catsntrees
@catsntrees.bsky.social
Blue dot in deep red south, avid fantasy/sci fi reader, also love most other books too, animal rescuer (spay/neuter!), photographer, cat ranch in my house, sickened by what's happening here in the USA.
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On the left:
June 12, Judge Breyer writing that THE test for whether the US Marines/Guard violate Posse Comitatus will be whether they've engaged in "detaining" civilians.
On the right:
June 13: See for yourself.
Note: The DoD has confirmed the detention of civilian to Reuters.
On the left:
June 12, Judge Breyer writing that THE test for whether the US Marines/Guard violate Posse Comitatus will be whether they've engaged in "detaining" civilians.
On the right:
June 13: See for yourself.
Note: The DoD has confirmed the detention of civilian to Reuters.
June 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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On the left:
June 12, Judge Breyer writing that THE test for whether the US Marines/Guard violate Posse Comitatus will be whether they've engaged in "detaining" civilians.
On the right:
June 13: See for yourself.
Note: The DoD has confirmed the detention of civilian to Reuters.
On the left:
June 12, Judge Breyer writing that THE test for whether the US Marines/Guard violate Posse Comitatus will be whether they've engaged in "detaining" civilians.
On the right:
June 13: See for yourself.
Note: The DoD has confirmed the detention of civilian to Reuters.
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I recently gave my first major political speech of this campaign season to retire Lauren Boebert. Like, share, follow, pitch in if you can. LET'S GO!!
June 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I recently gave my first major political speech of this campaign season to retire Lauren Boebert. Like, share, follow, pitch in if you can. LET'S GO!!
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I'm proud I don't have Andrew Cuomo's record of corruption, scandal and disgrace.
And the name is M-A-M-D-A-N-I.
And the name is M-A-M-D-A-N-I.
June 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I'm proud I don't have Andrew Cuomo's record of corruption, scandal and disgrace.
And the name is M-A-M-D-A-N-I.
And the name is M-A-M-D-A-N-I.
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The House is expected to vote today to allow the White House to claw back $9.4 billion already appropriated by Congress, including $1.1 billion in cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides funding to PBS and NPR.
June 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The House is expected to vote today to allow the White House to claw back $9.4 billion already appropriated by Congress, including $1.1 billion in cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides funding to PBS and NPR.
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Manhandling a sitting US Senator is just the latest in a series of authoritarian moves by this Administration…Silencing your opposition from even asking a question.
They do this shit because they think they can get away with it.
Be mad. Be outraged. Demand accountability.
They do this shit because they think they can get away with it.
Be mad. Be outraged. Demand accountability.
June 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Manhandling a sitting US Senator is just the latest in a series of authoritarian moves by this Administration…Silencing your opposition from even asking a question.
They do this shit because they think they can get away with it.
Be mad. Be outraged. Demand accountability.
They do this shit because they think they can get away with it.
Be mad. Be outraged. Demand accountability.
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In addition to their usual amazing work, our local animal shelter is currently housing dozens of animals from a recent hoarding case where over 160 animals were found living in a trailer. Please consider donating to my fundraiser for them if you can! givebutter.com/catsofyore
Molly's Birthday Fundraiser 2025
Cats can't get jobs so they need your help.
givebutter.com
June 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
In addition to their usual amazing work, our local animal shelter is currently housing dozens of animals from a recent hoarding case where over 160 animals were found living in a trailer. Please consider donating to my fundraiser for them if you can! givebutter.com/catsofyore
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With SCOTUS allowing DOGE access to sensitive social security information (while shielding DOGE from having to turn over its info), I'm ... feeling pretty good about some of the stuff I said on @thedailyshow.com (ca. 9:05):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBFE...
& for more: bookshop.org/p/books/lawl...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBFE...
& for more: bookshop.org/p/books/lawl...
Leah Litman - How SCOTUS Is “Lawless” | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
www.youtube.com
June 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
With SCOTUS allowing DOGE access to sensitive social security information (while shielding DOGE from having to turn over its info), I'm ... feeling pretty good about some of the stuff I said on @thedailyshow.com (ca. 9:05):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBFE...
& for more: bookshop.org/p/books/lawl...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBFE...
& for more: bookshop.org/p/books/lawl...
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This mornings standout at L.L. Bean's headquarters was a big success! It felt great to see so many L.L. Bean employees wave at us and honk their horns in support as they turned into the L.L. Bean parking lot.
#LLBeanDropCiti #ActOnClimate @thirdactorg.bsky.social @stopmoneypipeline.bsky.social
#LLBeanDropCiti #ActOnClimate @thirdactorg.bsky.social @stopmoneypipeline.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This mornings standout at L.L. Bean's headquarters was a big success! It felt great to see so many L.L. Bean employees wave at us and honk their horns in support as they turned into the L.L. Bean parking lot.
#LLBeanDropCiti #ActOnClimate @thirdactorg.bsky.social @stopmoneypipeline.bsky.social
#LLBeanDropCiti #ActOnClimate @thirdactorg.bsky.social @stopmoneypipeline.bsky.social
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The President of California’s largest union, David Huerta, was targeted and kidnapped by ICE during their illegal raids in Los Angeles. Huerta is a US citizen. He stood his ground against the regime troops terrorizing the city. #3E
June 7, 2025 at 4:09 AM
The President of California’s largest union, David Huerta, was targeted and kidnapped by ICE during their illegal raids in Los Angeles. Huerta is a US citizen. He stood his ground against the regime troops terrorizing the city. #3E
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Do the right thing, Roberts. "one man, one vote."
Sick of your fascism.
Sick of your fascism.
BREAKING: SCOTUS Has Chance to Kill Mail Ballot Grace Periods, Upend Election Law
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
www.youtube.com
June 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Do the right thing, Roberts. "one man, one vote."
Sick of your fascism.
Sick of your fascism.
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Critical BLS number- downward revisions for prior months. The economy is worse than reported
June 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Critical BLS number- downward revisions for prior months. The economy is worse than reported
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I can't believe any Democrat would THINK of allying with Elon Musk.
I won't take money from the guy who does a Hitler salute. It's really that simple.
I won't take money from the guy who does a Hitler salute. It's really that simple.
June 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I can't believe any Democrat would THINK of allying with Elon Musk.
I won't take money from the guy who does a Hitler salute. It's really that simple.
I won't take money from the guy who does a Hitler salute. It's really that simple.
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Trump to clear 113 Million Acres of National Forests
Soon Forest Service will clear 90,000 acres of critical wildlife habitat-trees, native plants, chapparal, etc. in Los Padres National Forest for logging, mining, etc
Oppose this now
www.independent.com/2025/04/08/t...
Soon Forest Service will clear 90,000 acres of critical wildlife habitat-trees, native plants, chapparal, etc. in Los Padres National Forest for logging, mining, etc
Oppose this now
www.independent.com/2025/04/08/t...
Trump Administration Orders More Logging in Los Padres, Other National Forests
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued an emergency order to increase timber harvesting across 113 million acres of national forests, including in Santa Barbara County.
www.independent.com
May 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Trump to clear 113 Million Acres of National Forests
Soon Forest Service will clear 90,000 acres of critical wildlife habitat-trees, native plants, chapparal, etc. in Los Padres National Forest for logging, mining, etc
Oppose this now
www.independent.com/2025/04/08/t...
Soon Forest Service will clear 90,000 acres of critical wildlife habitat-trees, native plants, chapparal, etc. in Los Padres National Forest for logging, mining, etc
Oppose this now
www.independent.com/2025/04/08/t...
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Good @jilldlawrence.bsky.social focus on climate side of House GOP bill:
"It would roll back Biden-era clean energy programs, resulting in increased climate-warming pollution and rising electricity prices...setbacks to US progress in clean-energy manufacturing."
Not restoring manufacturing, then!
"It would roll back Biden-era clean energy programs, resulting in increased climate-warming pollution and rising electricity prices...setbacks to US progress in clean-energy manufacturing."
Not restoring manufacturing, then!
My take on the cruel and all too usual Republican budget: Ignores reality, endangers everyone, and makes safety-net remedies as complicated as possible—knowing and perhaps even intending that the result will be stunted and wrecked lives. @thebulwark.com www.thebulwark.com/p/republican...
The Party of ‘Denihilism’
Republicans are rejecting reality while embracing destruction—just look at the House budget megabill.
www.thebulwark.com
May 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Good @jilldlawrence.bsky.social focus on climate side of House GOP bill:
"It would roll back Biden-era clean energy programs, resulting in increased climate-warming pollution and rising electricity prices...setbacks to US progress in clean-energy manufacturing."
Not restoring manufacturing, then!
"It would roll back Biden-era clean energy programs, resulting in increased climate-warming pollution and rising electricity prices...setbacks to US progress in clean-energy manufacturing."
Not restoring manufacturing, then!
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Please join the @nationalwildlife.bsky.social, @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social & others at the
“Virtual Rally to Save the Cornerstone of Conservation Science”
in support of the USGS's Ecosystem Mission Area
Thursday, May 22
12 – 1pm EDT
www.mobilize.us/nwf/event/79...
“Virtual Rally to Save the Cornerstone of Conservation Science”
in support of the USGS's Ecosystem Mission Area
Thursday, May 22
12 – 1pm EDT
www.mobilize.us/nwf/event/79...
Virtual Rally to Save the Cornerstone of Conservation Science · National Wildlife Federation
We need YOU as we rally in support of _critical_ federal government services at risk of being lost forever. The U.S. Geological Survey Ecosystems Mission Area is responsible for many of the programs t...
www.mobilize.us
May 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Please join the @nationalwildlife.bsky.social, @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social & others at the
“Virtual Rally to Save the Cornerstone of Conservation Science”
in support of the USGS's Ecosystem Mission Area
Thursday, May 22
12 – 1pm EDT
www.mobilize.us/nwf/event/79...
“Virtual Rally to Save the Cornerstone of Conservation Science”
in support of the USGS's Ecosystem Mission Area
Thursday, May 22
12 – 1pm EDT
www.mobilize.us/nwf/event/79...
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Rep. Al Green Files Impeachment Articles, Cites Trump as Threat to Democracy in ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter. Watch Rep. Al Green's floor speech by clicking: youtu.be/05S_2DLsK8M
Rep. Green Files Impeachment Articles, Cites Trump as Threat to Democracy in ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter
YouTube video by Rep. Al Green
youtu.be
May 16, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Rep. Al Green Files Impeachment Articles, Cites Trump as Threat to Democracy in ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter. Watch Rep. Al Green's floor speech by clicking: youtu.be/05S_2DLsK8M
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The stock market is going to skyrocket today, but this is not bc Trump is a great president, an economic genius or a master deal maker. It is simply bc he’s an arsonist who almost burned the house down and is now putting out his own fire by caving on it all. Do not forget any of this…
May 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The stock market is going to skyrocket today, but this is not bc Trump is a great president, an economic genius or a master deal maker. It is simply bc he’s an arsonist who almost burned the house down and is now putting out his own fire by caving on it all. Do not forget any of this…
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How much longer until till we get to the book bonfires???
Pentagon directs military to pull library books that address diversity, anti-racism, gender issues apnews.com/article/pent...
Pentagon directs military to pull library books that address diversity, anti-racism, gender issues apnews.com/article/pent...
Pentagon directs military to pull library books that address diversity, anti-racism, gender issues
The Pentagon has ordered all military leaders and commands to pull and review all of their library books that address diversity, anti-racism or gender issues by May 21.
apnews.com
May 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
How much longer until till we get to the book bonfires???
Pentagon directs military to pull library books that address diversity, anti-racism, gender issues apnews.com/article/pent...
Pentagon directs military to pull library books that address diversity, anti-racism, gender issues apnews.com/article/pent...
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One year ago tonight, the night sky wow'd much of the planet with dancing colors in what was one of the best aurora displays of the last two decades.
This was the scene all the way down on the freakin' Oklahoma/Texas border that night! Even had overhead pillars. Let's do that again soon, yeah?
This was the scene all the way down on the freakin' Oklahoma/Texas border that night! Even had overhead pillars. Let's do that again soon, yeah?
May 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
One year ago tonight, the night sky wow'd much of the planet with dancing colors in what was one of the best aurora displays of the last two decades.
This was the scene all the way down on the freakin' Oklahoma/Texas border that night! Even had overhead pillars. Let's do that again soon, yeah?
This was the scene all the way down on the freakin' Oklahoma/Texas border that night! Even had overhead pillars. Let's do that again soon, yeah?
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"When you have a free *public* library in particular, you are providing an opportunity center to people of all walks of life, and you are giving them the opportunity to make choices on which entertainment, information, and inspiration mean the most to them."
I found this so moving.
I found this so moving.
Per @washingtonpost.com: 'President Donald Trump on Thursday fired Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress — the first woman and first African American to hold the position. She was informed of the decision in a terse, two-sentence email'.
#DrCarlaHayden #LibraryofCongress.
#DrCarlaHayden #LibraryofCongress.
May 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
"When you have a free *public* library in particular, you are providing an opportunity center to people of all walks of life, and you are giving them the opportunity to make choices on which entertainment, information, and inspiration mean the most to them."
I found this so moving.
I found this so moving.
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Why is ICE wearing masks? What are they hiding?
The Mayor of Newark was arrested at an ICE facility—when elected officials showed up, masked agents roughed them up, including an 80-year-old congresswoman. Why?!
The Mayor of Newark was arrested at an ICE facility—when elected officials showed up, masked agents roughed them up, including an 80-year-old congresswoman. Why?!
May 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Why is ICE wearing masks? What are they hiding?
The Mayor of Newark was arrested at an ICE facility—when elected officials showed up, masked agents roughed them up, including an 80-year-old congresswoman. Why?!
The Mayor of Newark was arrested at an ICE facility—when elected officials showed up, masked agents roughed them up, including an 80-year-old congresswoman. Why?!
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The idea that this administration is considering selling public lands, which belong to all of us, is absolutely abhorrent!
May 9, 2025 at 4:07 AM
The idea that this administration is considering selling public lands, which belong to all of us, is absolutely abhorrent!
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We are not under invasion.
There is no justification for suspending our constitutional rights.
Every single American should speak out against this, loudly and forcefully.
There is no justification for suspending our constitutional rights.
Every single American should speak out against this, loudly and forcefully.
Stephen Miller: "The writ of habeas corpus can be suspended in a time of invasion. So I would say that's an option we're actively looking at."
May 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
We are not under invasion.
There is no justification for suspending our constitutional rights.
Every single American should speak out against this, loudly and forcefully.
There is no justification for suspending our constitutional rights.
Every single American should speak out against this, loudly and forcefully.
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It’s amazing how Trump’s ideological blinders, blind him to the plight of those affected by the climate crisis. Is it too much to ask that a president help people injured by heat and flooding?Trump administration pulls plug on UW climate research partnership
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Trump administration pulls plug on UW climate research partnership
A research collaborative hosted at the University of Washington has worked alongside communities to help them adapt to climate change.
www.seattletimes.com
May 10, 2025 at 1:32 AM
It’s amazing how Trump’s ideological blinders, blind him to the plight of those affected by the climate crisis. Is it too much to ask that a president help people injured by heat and flooding?Trump administration pulls plug on UW climate research partnership
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...