Deborah Small
@debsmall.bsky.social
Gege of 13, art, books, pets, Orioles, Ravens, blue all the way through
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A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
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When the president is destroying national landmarks, murdering fishermen, raising prices because he's angry over a Reagan video, and kidnapping parents in front of their crying children is probably not an ideal time to have a lazy, completely incompetent legislative branch perpetually on vacation.
October 26, 2025 at 12:06 AM
When the president is destroying national landmarks, murdering fishermen, raising prices because he's angry over a Reagan video, and kidnapping parents in front of their crying children is probably not an ideal time to have a lazy, completely incompetent legislative branch perpetually on vacation.
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 79th day out of the last 91.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
October 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 79th day out of the last 91.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy.
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
National Defense Ministry Honors 11 Soldiers for Refusing Illegal Orders
National Defense Ministry Honors 11 Soldiers for Refusing Illegal Orders Honored for rejecting illegal orders during martial law, Marine death probe
www.chosun.com
September 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy.
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
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The union representing the musicians from Jimmy Kimmel’s band releases a statement calling the FCC’s pressure on Disney “state censorship.”
September 18, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The union representing the musicians from Jimmy Kimmel’s band releases a statement calling the FCC’s pressure on Disney “state censorship.”
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great job by Derrick Henry to stay patient on this Ravens zone run. Ends up going for 49 yards.
September 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
great job by Derrick Henry to stay patient on this Ravens zone run. Ends up going for 49 yards.
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Massie: "The Speaker of the House just offered a fig leaf to my colleagues. They're gonna vote on a non-binding resolution today that does absolutely nothing ... they're allowing the DOJ to curate all of the information that the DOJ is giving them ... the perpetrators are being protected"
September 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Massie: "The Speaker of the House just offered a fig leaf to my colleagues. They're gonna vote on a non-binding resolution today that does absolutely nothing ... they're allowing the DOJ to curate all of the information that the DOJ is giving them ... the perpetrators are being protected"
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RIP sir... a huge talent.
"Graham Greene, a Canadian actor best known for his Oscar-nominated turn in the 1990 film “Dances with Wolves,” died on Monday in Toronto after a battle with long illness. He was 73."
"Graham Greene, a Canadian actor best known for his Oscar-nominated turn in the 1990 film “Dances with Wolves,” died on Monday in Toronto after a battle with long illness. He was 73."
Graham Greene, Oscar-Nominated ‘Dances with Wolves’ Actor, Dies at 73
Graham Greene, a Canadian actor best known for his Oscar-nominated turn in the 1990 film "Dances with Wolves," died on Monday. He was 73.
variety.com
September 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
RIP sir... a huge talent.
"Graham Greene, a Canadian actor best known for his Oscar-nominated turn in the 1990 film “Dances with Wolves,” died on Monday in Toronto after a battle with long illness. He was 73."
"Graham Greene, a Canadian actor best known for his Oscar-nominated turn in the 1990 film “Dances with Wolves,” died on Monday in Toronto after a battle with long illness. He was 73."
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Science is real
August 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Science is real
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Donald Trump had classified docs in the shitter at his private club and his paying customers may have been using them to wipe their asses, so no, his administration does not have a good faith interest in the sanctity of sensitive government secrets
August 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Donald Trump had classified docs in the shitter at his private club and his paying customers may have been using them to wipe their asses, so no, his administration does not have a good faith interest in the sanctity of sensitive government secrets
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I wish more politicians understood how the economy is rigged against regular people the way Bill Burr does.
August 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I wish more politicians understood how the economy is rigged against regular people the way Bill Burr does.
Commentary: Living in the Shadow of the American Dream dailyyonder.com/commentary-l...
Commentary: Living in the Shadow of the American Dream | The Daily Yonder
I live in Shenandoah County, Virginia. I’m a factory worker. A farmer. A father of twogirls, one still in diapers. I get up before the sun, and most days
dailyyonder.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Commentary: Living in the Shadow of the American Dream dailyyonder.com/commentary-l...
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Hope is what we do when the odds are long and the options limited. It is the stubborn act of trying when despair feels easier. Rather than a passive optimism, hope is the commitment of those who believe they can make a difference, however small. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/what...
What Gives Me Hope
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
August 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Hope is what we do when the odds are long and the options limited. It is the stubborn act of trying when despair feels easier. Rather than a passive optimism, hope is the commitment of those who believe they can make a difference, however small. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/what...
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In case anyone's confused, yes, slavery was bad.
August 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In case anyone's confused, yes, slavery was bad.
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A shout out to Anchorage! You showed up strong a beautiful reminder that support for Ukraine spans every corner of the world. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦
August 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A shout out to Anchorage! You showed up strong a beautiful reminder that support for Ukraine spans every corner of the world. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦
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Masked, armed, and some carrying rifles with tactical helmets, the agents lined up outside the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo while Newsom and other leaders spoke inside. Local officials called it what it was: a brazen show of force meant to send a message.
Border Patrol agents stage show of force at Newsom's 'big beautiful press conference'
Border Patrol agents arrested at least one person, who a coworker said was delivering strawberries, outside of Gov. Gavin Newsom's event in Little Tokyo.
www.latimes.com
August 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Masked, armed, and some carrying rifles with tactical helmets, the agents lined up outside the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo while Newsom and other leaders spoke inside. Local officials called it what it was: a brazen show of force meant to send a message.
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Newsom: "He doesn't play by a different set of rules. He doesn't believe in the rules. As a consequence, we need to disabuse ourselves of the way things have been done. It's not enough to just hold hands, have a candlelight vigil, talk about way the world should be...we have got to meet fire w/fire"
August 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Newsom: "He doesn't play by a different set of rules. He doesn't believe in the rules. As a consequence, we need to disabuse ourselves of the way things have been done. It's not enough to just hold hands, have a candlelight vigil, talk about way the world should be...we have got to meet fire w/fire"
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D.C. police will impose a “juvenile curfew zone” this weekend in Navy Yard, covering Nationals Park, rec centers, schools, and nearby businesses. Teens under 17 caught out past curfew face up to 25 hours of community service, with certain exemptions.
DC police announce Navy Yard juvenile curfew zone starting Friday amid Trump’s takeover push
D.C. police will enforce a Juvenile Curfew Zone in the Navy Yard neighborhood starting Friday, citing ongoing safety concerns tied to large youth gatherings.
www.fox5dc.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
D.C. police will impose a “juvenile curfew zone” this weekend in Navy Yard, covering Nationals Park, rec centers, schools, and nearby businesses. Teens under 17 caught out past curfew face up to 25 hours of community service, with certain exemptions.
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SalesForce was subpoenaed by the January 6th Committee for producing misleading fundraising emails based on the Big Lie for the RNC. The committee eventually withdrew its subpoena saying it was no longer necessary. Don't ask me how I remember that 1/
The Air Force and Navy are poised to cancel two nearly complete projects worth about $800 million because they want Salesforce and billionaire Peter Thiel's Palantir, to have a chance to win similar projects. The result could be a costly do-over.
www.reuters.com/world/us/how...
www.reuters.com/world/us/how...
August 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
SalesForce was subpoenaed by the January 6th Committee for producing misleading fundraising emails based on the Big Lie for the RNC. The committee eventually withdrew its subpoena saying it was no longer necessary. Don't ask me how I remember that 1/
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BREAKING: EXCLUSIVE: Senator Whitehouse asked the BOP for Ghislaine Maxwells sex offender waiver, custody level, transfer code, and security point score. I have them. She's also been granted the ability to leave the facility for work assignments. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/exclusive-...
EXCLUSIVE: I Have Ghislaine Maxwell's Security Score, Custody Level, Transfer Code, and Sex Offender Waiver
I have reviewed an electronic file that includes some of the information Senator Whitehouse is demanding from the Bureau of Prisons.
www.muellershewrote.com
August 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
BREAKING: EXCLUSIVE: Senator Whitehouse asked the BOP for Ghislaine Maxwells sex offender waiver, custody level, transfer code, and security point score. I have them. She's also been granted the ability to leave the facility for work assignments. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/exclusive-...
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Stop what you're doing and listen to this warning from @marcelias.bsky.social about the real reason for Trump's National Guard deployment in DC.
August 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Stop what you're doing and listen to this warning from @marcelias.bsky.social about the real reason for Trump's National Guard deployment in DC.