DeirdreDonovan
@deirdredonovan.bsky.social
🇺🇦💛💙 I will always stand for democratic views. Ignorance Is their super power. Frmr prosecutor asst and teacher. If you travel use a burner. Courage trumps cowardice with the power of the people.
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The Don Of Dementia
Who lies and cheats for a living.
Who lies and cheats for a living.
@whitehouse.senate.gov
Senator Whitehouse has a strategy: move to address the ACA extensions or this will be the Republicans' albatross.
Senator Whitehouse has a strategy: move to address the ACA extensions or this will be the Republicans' albatross.
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
@whitehouse.senate.gov
Senator Whitehouse has a strategy: move to address the ACA extensions or this will be the Republicans' albatross.
Senator Whitehouse has a strategy: move to address the ACA extensions or this will be the Republicans' albatross.
The Don Of Dementia
Who lies and cheats for a living.
Who lies and cheats for a living.
November 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The Don Of Dementia
Who lies and cheats for a living.
Who lies and cheats for a living.
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❗️Putin is preparing a decisive operation in the Donetsk direction, - Syrskyi
"The Russian command has sent about 150 thousand occupiers to the Pokrovsk region. Russia's goal is to surround Pokrovsk and neighboring cities from the north, south and east, block supply routes and expel civilians..."
"The Russian command has sent about 150 thousand occupiers to the Pokrovsk region. Russia's goal is to surround Pokrovsk and neighboring cities from the north, south and east, block supply routes and expel civilians..."
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
❗️Putin is preparing a decisive operation in the Donetsk direction, - Syrskyi
"The Russian command has sent about 150 thousand occupiers to the Pokrovsk region. Russia's goal is to surround Pokrovsk and neighboring cities from the north, south and east, block supply routes and expel civilians..."
"The Russian command has sent about 150 thousand occupiers to the Pokrovsk region. Russia's goal is to surround Pokrovsk and neighboring cities from the north, south and east, block supply routes and expel civilians..."
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Phang: These firings were illegal in the first fucking place.
It’s like the Republicans are supposed to think that they’ve now done something right by not doing what is illegal in the first place.
It’s like the Republicans are supposed to think that they’ve now done something right by not doing what is illegal in the first place.
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Phang: These firings were illegal in the first fucking place.
It’s like the Republicans are supposed to think that they’ve now done something right by not doing what is illegal in the first place.
It’s like the Republicans are supposed to think that they’ve now done something right by not doing what is illegal in the first place.
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🦅🇺🇦 In addition to the increase in the number of attacks, the average flight range is also increasing. In October, a new record was set – 663 km from the Ukrainian border, - Oko Gora
🟢 Average distance for 2025 – 501 km.
🟢 Record (October) – 663 km.
🟢 Average distance for 2025 – 501 km.
🟢 Record (October) – 663 km.
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
🦅🇺🇦 In addition to the increase in the number of attacks, the average flight range is also increasing. In October, a new record was set – 663 km from the Ukrainian border, - Oko Gora
🟢 Average distance for 2025 – 501 km.
🟢 Record (October) – 663 km.
🟢 Average distance for 2025 – 501 km.
🟢 Record (October) – 663 km.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin isn't letting alleged prison perks slide. The top Democrat fired off a sharply-worded, six-page letter to President Trump on Nov. 9. Raskin alleges a corrupt misuse of resources, demanding Deputy AG Todd Blanche testify immediately about potential favors for Ghislaine Maxwell.
Ghislaine Maxwell's alleged prison perks spark Raskin probe into Trump administration
Rep. Jamie Raskin sent a sharply worded 6-page letter to President Donald Trump on Sunday.
abcnews.go.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Rep. Jamie Raskin isn't letting alleged prison perks slide. The top Democrat fired off a sharply-worded, six-page letter to President Trump on Nov. 9. Raskin alleges a corrupt misuse of resources, demanding Deputy AG Todd Blanche testify immediately about potential favors for Ghislaine Maxwell.
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Russia is preparing a “final maneuver” in Pokrovsk aimed at seizing all of Donetsk region, according to Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi. He confirmed the situation is tense, with Russian forces concentrating 150.000 men and trying to break through Ukrainian defenses in a key offensive push.
November 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Russia is preparing a “final maneuver” in Pokrovsk aimed at seizing all of Donetsk region, according to Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi. He confirmed the situation is tense, with Russian forces concentrating 150.000 men and trying to break through Ukrainian defenses in a key offensive push.
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🇵🇱🇪🇺 Polish PM Tusk: Putin has tools that can destroy the European Union as an organization, but also Europe as a cultural phenomenon.
These tools are Russia’s fifth columns, present in every country of Europe.
These tools are Russia’s fifth columns, present in every country of Europe.
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🇵🇱🇪🇺 Polish PM Tusk: Putin has tools that can destroy the European Union as an organization, but also Europe as a cultural phenomenon.
These tools are Russia’s fifth columns, present in every country of Europe.
These tools are Russia’s fifth columns, present in every country of Europe.
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Kostiantyn Huzenko, 28, a Ukrainian marine, photographer, and press officer, was killed by a russian strike on Nov 1, 2025. Remembered for his kindness, courage, and artistry, hundreds mourned him in Kyiv.
united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...
united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...
“If Caught in the Rain, He’d Smile”: In Memory of Kostiantyn Huzenko, Soldier, Artist, Friend
A marine, photographer, and friend, Kostiantyn Huzenko was killed by Russia in 2025. His spirit lives on in memories, photos, and the people he touched.
united24media.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Kostiantyn Huzenko, 28, a Ukrainian marine, photographer, and press officer, was killed by a russian strike on Nov 1, 2025. Remembered for his kindness, courage, and artistry, hundreds mourned him in Kyiv.
united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...
united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...
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⚡️ DeepState reports worsening situation in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
DeepState reports worsening situation in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
DeepState analysts have observed a significant expansion of the grey zone along the settlements of Solodke, Novomykolaivka, Rivnopillia, Nove and Novouspenivske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
⚡️ DeepState reports worsening situation in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
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😳❗️High-resolution satellite images of the launch site in Tsymbulova, Oryol region, - TG Ukrainian Intelligence
In total, there are at least 93 garages and 15 hangars for storing drones, in some of them UAVs have been spotted, in one day there can be up to 500 drones at the same time.
In total, there are at least 93 garages and 15 hangars for storing drones, in some of them UAVs have been spotted, in one day there can be up to 500 drones at the same time.
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
😳❗️High-resolution satellite images of the launch site in Tsymbulova, Oryol region, - TG Ukrainian Intelligence
In total, there are at least 93 garages and 15 hangars for storing drones, in some of them UAVs have been spotted, in one day there can be up to 500 drones at the same time.
In total, there are at least 93 garages and 15 hangars for storing drones, in some of them UAVs have been spotted, in one day there can be up to 500 drones at the same time.
Reposted by DeirdreDonovan
There are 8 static launchers at the site, next to which there are 20 garages.
In total, this is the largest launch site with a total area of more than 5 km² and a launch road length of more than 2.5 km.
In total, this is the largest launch site with a total area of more than 5 km² and a launch road length of more than 2.5 km.
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
There are 8 static launchers at the site, next to which there are 20 garages.
In total, this is the largest launch site with a total area of more than 5 km² and a launch road length of more than 2.5 km.
In total, this is the largest launch site with a total area of more than 5 km² and a launch road length of more than 2.5 km.
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A crater on the beach of Tuapse after a night raid by the Special Operations Unit.
The person nearby is to understand the scale…
#russisnLosses
#UkraineNews
The person nearby is to understand the scale…
#russisnLosses
#UkraineNews
November 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A crater on the beach of Tuapse after a night raid by the Special Operations Unit.
The person nearby is to understand the scale…
#russisnLosses
#UkraineNews
The person nearby is to understand the scale…
#russisnLosses
#UkraineNews
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Slovakia’s prosecutor has ruled that the 2023 transfer of MiG‑29 jets and air defense systems to Ukraine was not a crime. The move, made under former PM Eduard Heger, faced legal challenge from the current pro-Russian government of Robert Fico. Politico reports the case is now closed.
November 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Slovakia’s prosecutor has ruled that the 2023 transfer of MiG‑29 jets and air defense systems to Ukraine was not a crime. The move, made under former PM Eduard Heger, faced legal challenge from the current pro-Russian government of Robert Fico. Politico reports the case is now closed.
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🎰 Detonation of one of the BEK during a night attack on the port of Tuapse. BC God willing.
#russianLosses
#UkraineNews
#russianLosses
#UkraineNews
November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
🎰 Detonation of one of the BEK during a night attack on the port of Tuapse. BC God willing.
#russianLosses
#UkraineNews
#russianLosses
#UkraineNews
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Standing up to a tyrant - who is willing to impose pain as leverage to compel loyalty or acquiescence - is hard. You can convince yourself that yielding stops the pain and brings you back to "normal".
But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows.
But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows.
November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Standing up to a tyrant - who is willing to impose pain as leverage to compel loyalty or acquiescence - is hard. You can convince yourself that yielding stops the pain and brings you back to "normal".
But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows.
But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows.
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None of the lawmakers who voted to advance the deal will face voters in 2026: Six are not up for election, and two are retiring.
Which Senate Democrats voted to end the shutdown?
www.axios.com/2025/11/10/g...
Which Senate Democrats voted to end the shutdown?
www.axios.com/2025/11/10/g...
Which Senate Democrats voted to end the shutdown?
Seven Senate Democrats and one independent broke ranks Sunday night.
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
None of the lawmakers who voted to advance the deal will face voters in 2026: Six are not up for election, and two are retiring.
Which Senate Democrats voted to end the shutdown?
www.axios.com/2025/11/10/g...
Which Senate Democrats voted to end the shutdown?
www.axios.com/2025/11/10/g...
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"And NBC reported on Saturday that a former Jan. 6 defendant, identified as John Banuelos, was arrested on a Utah warrant for aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Former Jan. 6 defendant arrested on kidnapping and aggravated assault charges
The Utah man was previously charged with firing a gun outside the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.
www.nbcnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"And NBC reported on Saturday that a former Jan. 6 defendant, identified as John Banuelos, was arrested on a Utah warrant for aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault..."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons Keep Child Sex Predator Out of Prison
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-jan-6...
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-jan-6...
Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons Keep Child Sex Predator Out of Prison
Andrew Taake walked free because of Trump’s pardons, despite being convicted of a child sex crime.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons Keep Child Sex Predator Out of Prison
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-jan-6...
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-jan-6...
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Trump’s incompetent henchman, Keystone Kash, threw a diva fit at MI5. These guys treat global alliances like a reality show, burning every bridge for a moment of pathetic ego. What brilliant statesmanship.
Keystone Kash Threw Bizarre Tantrum at Key Foreign Ally
The FBI director fought against MI5 security advice, demanded to use an alternative airport and then went back on his word.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Trump’s incompetent henchman, Keystone Kash, threw a diva fit at MI5. These guys treat global alliances like a reality show, burning every bridge for a moment of pathetic ego. What brilliant statesmanship.
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My colleagues @brookings.edu find that mail voting fraud is extremely rare – even as it has become politically charged
& their research points 2 significant benefits of mail voting 4 American voters
Read more👇 –TN
www.brookings.edu/articles/mai...
& their research points 2 significant benefits of mail voting 4 American voters
Read more👇 –TN
www.brookings.edu/articles/mai...
Mail voting fraud: Data points to low risk and high benefits for voters | Brookings
Analysis finds mail voting fraud in the U.S. is exceedingly rare and shows universal vote-by-mail boosts access, turnout, and cost efficiency.
www.brookings.edu
November 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
My colleagues @brookings.edu find that mail voting fraud is extremely rare – even as it has become politically charged
& their research points 2 significant benefits of mail voting 4 American voters
Read more👇 –TN
www.brookings.edu/articles/mai...
& their research points 2 significant benefits of mail voting 4 American voters
Read more👇 –TN
www.brookings.edu/articles/mai...
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There was a time when 90% of Americans would have understood how deranged in every conceivable way a post like this is
I mean if you showed this to any American in 2001 they wouldn't even understand what they were looking at or what sort of deranged creature could possibly speak like this in public
I mean if you showed this to any American in 2001 they wouldn't even understand what they were looking at or what sort of deranged creature could possibly speak like this in public
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
There was a time when 90% of Americans would have understood how deranged in every conceivable way a post like this is
I mean if you showed this to any American in 2001 they wouldn't even understand what they were looking at or what sort of deranged creature could possibly speak like this in public
I mean if you showed this to any American in 2001 they wouldn't even understand what they were looking at or what sort of deranged creature could possibly speak like this in public
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On Tuesday, Americans sent Democrats a resounding message.
“Fight for us”
“Fight for working class Americans”
“Fight against Trump’s corruption, criminality and cruelty”
5 days later, Democrat Senators sent Americans a resounding message.
“Nah”
“Fight for us”
“Fight for working class Americans”
“Fight against Trump’s corruption, criminality and cruelty”
5 days later, Democrat Senators sent Americans a resounding message.
“Nah”
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
On Tuesday, Americans sent Democrats a resounding message.
“Fight for us”
“Fight for working class Americans”
“Fight against Trump’s corruption, criminality and cruelty”
5 days later, Democrat Senators sent Americans a resounding message.
“Nah”
“Fight for us”
“Fight for working class Americans”
“Fight against Trump’s corruption, criminality and cruelty”
5 days later, Democrat Senators sent Americans a resounding message.
“Nah”
Reposted by DeirdreDonovan
☢️🇺🇦 "The situation after Russia’s latest massive attack remains difficult," Deputy Energy Minister Kolisnyk said. Ukraine has appealed to IAEA to urgently convene a Board of Governors.
The goal is to prevent Russian attacks and increase international pressure on nuclear and radiation safety issues.
The goal is to prevent Russian attacks and increase international pressure on nuclear and radiation safety issues.
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
☢️🇺🇦 "The situation after Russia’s latest massive attack remains difficult," Deputy Energy Minister Kolisnyk said. Ukraine has appealed to IAEA to urgently convene a Board of Governors.
The goal is to prevent Russian attacks and increase international pressure on nuclear and radiation safety issues.
The goal is to prevent Russian attacks and increase international pressure on nuclear and radiation safety issues.