Courtney Palmer
@courtpalmer.bsky.social
Teacher, reader, mama, queer, loudmouth with nothing left to lose.
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The Devil works fast but Wikipedia Editors work faster
April 6, 2025 at 11:48 PM
The Devil works fast but Wikipedia Editors work faster
Ummmm in corporate land that's insider trading.
I asked this question *multiple times* yesterday as markets were crashing. Who gained?? Well, hereyago:
April 5, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Ummmm in corporate land that's insider trading.
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It’s outright RACISM…
April 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
It’s outright RACISM…
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In New Yorker Humor, an updated “Elements of Style” for 2025. “Use a semicolon to join independent clauses. For example: He’s not even the real President; the other, even weirder billionaire seems to be in charge.”
The Elements of Style, 2025
Updating Strunk and White. Link two thoughts with a semicolon, as in: He’s not even the real President; the other, even weirder billionaire seems to be in charge.
www.newyorker.com
April 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
In New Yorker Humor, an updated “Elements of Style” for 2025. “Use a semicolon to join independent clauses. For example: He’s not even the real President; the other, even weirder billionaire seems to be in charge.”
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ECONOMY IN SHAMBLES
U.S. job cuts hit 275,240 in March 2025, the highest since the pandemic peak in 2020, surpassing 2001 & 2008 recessions. Layoffs surge as federal cuts, led by DOGE, echo Covid-era losses.
It's the third highest monthly total on record.
U.S. job cuts hit 275,240 in March 2025, the highest since the pandemic peak in 2020, surpassing 2001 & 2008 recessions. Layoffs surge as federal cuts, led by DOGE, echo Covid-era losses.
It's the third highest monthly total on record.
April 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
ECONOMY IN SHAMBLES
U.S. job cuts hit 275,240 in March 2025, the highest since the pandemic peak in 2020, surpassing 2001 & 2008 recessions. Layoffs surge as federal cuts, led by DOGE, echo Covid-era losses.
It's the third highest monthly total on record.
U.S. job cuts hit 275,240 in March 2025, the highest since the pandemic peak in 2020, surpassing 2001 & 2008 recessions. Layoffs surge as federal cuts, led by DOGE, echo Covid-era losses.
It's the third highest monthly total on record.
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For the 1st time in 80+ years, the US has denied Mexico's request for water from the Colorado River, escalating tensions over a water-sharing agreement.
Less water will impact Mexico farming & could impact US Food prices that already are rising due to tariffs.
www.yahoo.com/news/first-t...
Less water will impact Mexico farming & could impact US Food prices that already are rising due to tariffs.
www.yahoo.com/news/first-t...
For the First Time in 80 Years, the U.S. Denies Mexico's Request for Water
The escalating dispute threatens Mexican farmers—and American consumers.
www.yahoo.com
April 3, 2025 at 3:52 AM
For the 1st time in 80+ years, the US has denied Mexico's request for water from the Colorado River, escalating tensions over a water-sharing agreement.
Less water will impact Mexico farming & could impact US Food prices that already are rising due to tariffs.
www.yahoo.com/news/first-t...
Less water will impact Mexico farming & could impact US Food prices that already are rising due to tariffs.
www.yahoo.com/news/first-t...
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Today 37 workers were arrested by ICE in Bellingham. The workers are in detention and their families are in crisis.
If you have taken the Rapid Response training, contact the Whatcom RR team at WAISN_Whatcom@proton.me. Identify yourself, when you took the training and with what organization.
If you have taken the Rapid Response training, contact the Whatcom RR team at WAISN_Whatcom@proton.me. Identify yourself, when you took the training and with what organization.
April 3, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Today 37 workers were arrested by ICE in Bellingham. The workers are in detention and their families are in crisis.
If you have taken the Rapid Response training, contact the Whatcom RR team at WAISN_Whatcom@proton.me. Identify yourself, when you took the training and with what organization.
If you have taken the Rapid Response training, contact the Whatcom RR team at WAISN_Whatcom@proton.me. Identify yourself, when you took the training and with what organization.
Laughing so I don't cry.
#Gverse LMAO!!! at this exchange with Democratic House Reps Jamie Raskin and Jared Moskowitz.
March 26, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Laughing so I don't cry.
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I saw the work by Olga Lautman and he findings were disturbing: Steven Witkoff was in Russia when he was added to the signal chat. Russia has infiltrated Signal and used against Ukrainians. Very possible they have the classified signal info:
March 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I saw the work by Olga Lautman and he findings were disturbing: Steven Witkoff was in Russia when he was added to the signal chat. Russia has infiltrated Signal and used against Ukrainians. Very possible they have the classified signal info:
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Wyden: "I'm of the view that there ought to be resignations, starting with the national security adviser and the secretary of defense."
March 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Wyden: "I'm of the view that there ought to be resignations, starting with the national security adviser and the secretary of defense."
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"It’s not clear how or why Geier, who is not a physician and has an undergraduate degree from the Univ. of Maryland at Baltimore County, was chosen...
"He was disciplined by Maryland regulators over a decade ago for practicing medicine without a license...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
"He was disciplined by Maryland regulators over a decade ago for practicing medicine without a license...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Vaccine skeptic hired to head federal study of immunizations and autism
A long-discredited researcher and vaccine skeptic will conduct a government study on whether vaccines cause autism.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
"It’s not clear how or why Geier, who is not a physician and has an undergraduate degree from the Univ. of Maryland at Baltimore County, was chosen...
"He was disciplined by Maryland regulators over a decade ago for practicing medicine without a license...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
"He was disciplined by Maryland regulators over a decade ago for practicing medicine without a license...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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"I find it curious that such a blue state continues to allow the closest thing the U.S. has to slavery at this time."
California Turns Down Another Chance to End Forced Prison Labor
The Proposition 6 result has been devastating to people in California prison. We continue to mostly make less than 74 cents an hour.
prisonjournalismproject.org
March 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
"I find it curious that such a blue state continues to allow the closest thing the U.S. has to slavery at this time."
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🔑 under-discussed point — why they were on signal:
March 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🔑 under-discussed point — why they were on signal:
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This is what a worldwide Tesla boycott looks like. Reports just in show that Tesla sales in San Diego have dropped by 35% this month. We likely won’t have a full picture of U.S. sales for another week.
March 25, 2025 at 11:58 AM
This is what a worldwide Tesla boycott looks like. Reports just in show that Tesla sales in San Diego have dropped by 35% this month. We likely won’t have a full picture of U.S. sales for another week.
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Here to tell you the stage we're at now is
DISOBEY IN ADVANCE.
DISOBEY IN ADVANCE.
March 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Here to tell you the stage we're at now is
DISOBEY IN ADVANCE.
DISOBEY IN ADVANCE.
YOU DON'T SAY.
The genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy protection after months of uncertainty over its business model and growing concerns about the security of the customer data it holds. Anne Wojcicki, the chief executive, announced that she had resigned in order to bid on the company.
23andMe Files for Bankruptcy Amid Concerns About Security of Customers’ Genetic Data
The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to “facilitate a sale process.” Its chief executive stepped down and said she would bid on it.
www.nytimes.com
March 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
YOU DON'T SAY.
Unrestrained monster.
March 23, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Unrestrained monster.
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Fact check. True ☑️⚖️👇🏾
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but “I was only following orders” was rejected as a defense at the Nuremberg Trials.
March 23, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Fact check. True ☑️⚖️👇🏾
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Look s like even those required to defend the law cower and kiss the king.
We are NOT ok.
We are NOT ok.
Wow, just WOW!!
Looks like orange Slim Shady is at it again…👇
What. The. Actual. Fuck. ✨
Looks like orange Slim Shady is at it again…👇
What. The. Actual. Fuck. ✨
March 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Look s like even those required to defend the law cower and kiss the king.
We are NOT ok.
We are NOT ok.
I'm with two credit unions. Pull out of the big banks!
March 23, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I'm with two credit unions. Pull out of the big banks!
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World’s worst parent and it’s a high bar.
March 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
World’s worst parent and it’s a high bar.
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May you throw sand in the gears of evil. May you use whatever power you have to be a giant pain in the ass.
March 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
May you throw sand in the gears of evil. May you use whatever power you have to be a giant pain in the ass.
Oh he REAL dumb.
President Trump on Monday visited the Kennedy Center in Washington for the first time since he made himself the new chairman. He had harsh words for "Hamilton," which canceled a planned tour there after his takeover, but seemed excited about a long-planned "Les Misérables." nyti.ms/4bZfX2U
March 18, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Oh he REAL dumb.
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PLEASE SHARE: I've created a website called the "Rainbow Passage Network" in anticipation a growing migration of LGBTQ+ individuals needing to leave red states for blue ones. This site is packed with valuable resources and information! www.rainbow-passage.com
March 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
PLEASE SHARE: I've created a website called the "Rainbow Passage Network" in anticipation a growing migration of LGBTQ+ individuals needing to leave red states for blue ones. This site is packed with valuable resources and information! www.rainbow-passage.com