Charlotte Scot
charlottescot.bsky.social
Charlotte Scot
@charlottescot.bsky.social
Painter (aka artist?) Carter-Berniecrat Progressive, unaffiliated voter, owned by Scotties since 1953, born NYC, lives in CT
WAPO
These 5 cities help explain why homicide rates are down across the U.S.
Homicides are down nearly 20 percent this year in 52 of America’s largest cities, according to a Washington Post analysis, a decline that spans both red and blue states.
November 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
WAPO EXCLUSIVE

U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
November 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Reposted by Charlotte Scot
Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.

Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.

Four giants control 80% of meat processing.

A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.

The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
WAPO
Delayed jobs report shows hiring grew in September
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Financial Times
Nvidia’s success does not disprove the existence of an AI bubble. After all, its real value depends on what happens in the future. Nvidia’s success does not disprove the existence of an AI bubble. After all, its real value depends on what happens in the future.
November 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
NYT
During a cease-fire, Israel launched a series of strikes on Gaza, killing at least 25 people, according to the local health ministry.
Israel said it struck because several militants had opened fire on its forces in southern Gaza without causing injuries.
November 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
www.axios.com/2025/11/19/s...
I guess they might be visiting reality for the first time in a while.
Trump's $2,000 tariff checks shunned by Senate Republicans
"I think we should pay down the deficit."
www.axios.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Ocasio-Cortez Says ‘We Should Not Be Entertaining a Bailout’ of AI Industry as Bubble Fears Grow www.commondreams.org/news/ocasio-...
Ocasio-Cortez Says ‘We Should Not Be Entertaining a Bailout’ of AI Industry as Bubble Fears Grow | Common Dreams
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said no government rescue of artificial intelligence firms "as healthcare is being denied to everyday Americans."
www.commondreams.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
POLITICO
Labor Department confirms cancellation of October jobs report
The move was largely anticipated as federal workers were unable to conduct a key household survey due to the government shutdown.

How convenient.
November 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
What part of NO does Mr. Trump not understand
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Scoop: Trump plan asks Ukraine to cede additional territory for security guarantee
"We are now going to wait. The ball is in Zelensky's court."
www.axios.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
WAPO
Despite congressional action, quick release of Epstein files is in doubt
The Justice Department has remained silent about its plans, and the new disclosure legislation contains major loopholes.
November 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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November 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
wapo

Court blocks GOP-friendly Texas voting map — a ruling that is likely to help Democrats keep 5 seats in 2026 midterms

Judges says map is unconstitutional.
November 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Federal Judges block redrawn TEXAS Congressional Map.

MSNBC
November 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM