Dianne Smith
@diannesmithart.bsky.social
Multidisciplinary Artist l Curator l Educator
Norwegian fuel company Haltbakk Bunkers announces it will cease supplying fuel to U.S. military forces in Norway, citing dissatisfaction with recent U.S. policy towards Ukraine. I would expect that other countries will follow suit in some capacity. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/norwegian-fu...
Norwegian fuel supplier refuses U.S. warships over Ukraine
Haltbakk Bunkers will cease supplying fuel to U.S. forces in Norway and American ships docking in Norwegian ports, citing dissatisfaction with recent U.S. policy towards Ukraine.
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March 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Norwegian fuel company Haltbakk Bunkers announces it will cease supplying fuel to U.S. military forces in Norway, citing dissatisfaction with recent U.S. policy towards Ukraine. I would expect that other countries will follow suit in some capacity. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/norwegian-fu...
I’ve been saying that this ridiculous administration is going to implode. Not one action taken by them makes any sense and is not remotely sustainable!
21 federal tech workers resign rather than help Musk ‘dismantle critical public services’
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21 federal tech workers resign rather than help Musk ‘dismantle critical public services’
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21 federal tech workers resign rather than help Musk ‘dismantle critical public services’ - NewsBreak
The staffers wrote Tuesday in a joint resignation letter obtained by The Associated Press they "swore to serve the American people" and uphold their oath t
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February 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I’ve been saying that this ridiculous administration is going to implode. Not one action taken by them makes any sense and is not remotely sustainable!
21 federal tech workers resign rather than help Musk ‘dismantle critical public services’
Source: PBS NewsHour
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21 federal tech workers resign rather than help Musk ‘dismantle critical public services’
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@vladimircybil.bsky.social and I made it out to see our dear friend #ilianaemiliagarcia in the group exhibition “roots & rebirth, Dominican Women in Art.” It is a beautifully curated exhibition by #austriaulloa. Images of the show including Iliana’s piece (4)
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#artexhibition
#dominicanwomenartists
#artexhibition
February 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
@vladimircybil.bsky.social and I made it out to see our dear friend #ilianaemiliagarcia in the group exhibition “roots & rebirth, Dominican Women in Art.” It is a beautifully curated exhibition by #austriaulloa. Images of the show including Iliana’s piece (4)
#dominicanwomenartists
#artexhibition
#dominicanwomenartists
#artexhibition
We will soon implode as a nation, this behavior can only lead to catastrophic outcomes!
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USAID security leaders removed after refusing Elon Musk's DOGE employees access to secure systems
The USAID systems the DOGE team tried to access included personnel files, three sources familiar with the events told NBC News.
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February 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
We will soon implode as a nation, this behavior can only lead to catastrophic outcomes!
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The press security said with her entire chest they stopped $50m of condoms going to Hamas, but aide was actually going to Gaza in Mozambique!
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The US spent millions on STD prevention in Gaza. But it was a province in Mozambique
Trump said the US stopped $50m in condoms 'for Hamas' but USAid shows no record of sending condoms to Palestinian enclave
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February 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The press security said with her entire chest they stopped $50m of condoms going to Hamas, but aide was actually going to Gaza in Mozambique!
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I’m trying to understand why people, as in the Democrats aren’t more up in arms about this!
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DOGE Gains Access to Payment System Doling Out Trillions to Americans — The Wall Street Journal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent approves move affecting representatives of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency
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February 2, 2025 at 4:02 AM
I’m trying to understand why people, as in the Democrats aren’t more up in arms about this!
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Wow, even during this moment where over 60 people lost their lives in a horrific plane crash, this man cannot, show one ounce of humanity nor empathy! To false imply that DEI is the reason for the crash is despicable!
January 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Wow, even during this moment where over 60 people lost their lives in a horrific plane crash, this man cannot, show one ounce of humanity nor empathy! To false imply that DEI is the reason for the crash is despicable!
You’ve got to be a pretty awful person for the very private #CarolineKennedy to issue an over 6-minute video letter directed at the Senate against your confirmation. However, I'm not sure it will matter much with this motley crew! #rfkconfirmation
January 30, 2025 at 1:39 AM
You’ve got to be a pretty awful person for the very private #CarolineKennedy to issue an over 6-minute video letter directed at the Senate against your confirmation. However, I'm not sure it will matter much with this motley crew! #rfkconfirmation
I swear I don’t recall auditioning for this dreadful reality TV show!
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Trump rescinds freeze on federal funding - NewsBreak
The Office of Management and Budget has rescinded its call for a pause on federal assistance, according to the agency's memo shared by Democracy Forward, w
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January 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I swear I don’t recall auditioning for this dreadful reality TV show!
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The way people and institutions are showing themselves, #smdh!
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Harvard Under Fire for Slashing Slavery Initiative Staff as Black History Faces Nationwide Attacks
Harvard University terminates staff from its Slavery Remembrance Program, sparking outrage over the institution's commitment to addressing its slavery legacy.
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January 29, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The way people and institutions are showing themselves, #smdh!
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"They call it 'know your rights,' I call it 'how to escape arrest."
The new "Border Czar" Tom Homan complains to @cnn.com that efforts to inform immigrants of their legal rights and protect them from ICE arrests are working! #Boohoohoo
The new "Border Czar" Tom Homan complains to @cnn.com that efforts to inform immigrants of their legal rights and protect them from ICE arrests are working! #Boohoohoo
January 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
"They call it 'know your rights,' I call it 'how to escape arrest."
The new "Border Czar" Tom Homan complains to @cnn.com that efforts to inform immigrants of their legal rights and protect them from ICE arrests are working! #Boohoohoo
The new "Border Czar" Tom Homan complains to @cnn.com that efforts to inform immigrants of their legal rights and protect them from ICE arrests are working! #Boohoohoo
The National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Washington, D.C. has stopped its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, following an executive order by President Donald Trump to end these programs on Monday.
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National Gallery of Art Ends Diversity Programs After Trump Executive Order
The National Gallery of Art closed its office of belonging and inclusion due to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Monday.
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January 28, 2025 at 2:59 AM
The National Gallery of Art (NGA) in Washington, D.C. has stopped its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, following an executive order by President Donald Trump to end these programs on Monday.
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"The reason is actually the most alarming part."
Former Inspector General Mike Ware shares how and why he was abruptly fired by President Trump last Friday as well as his concerns for the government.
WATCH the full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKA7...
Former Inspector General Mike Ware shares how and why he was abruptly fired by President Trump last Friday as well as his concerns for the government.
WATCH the full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKA7...
'Threat to democracy' and 'independent oversight': Fired Inspector General slams Trump
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January 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
"The reason is actually the most alarming part."
Former Inspector General Mike Ware shares how and why he was abruptly fired by President Trump last Friday as well as his concerns for the government.
WATCH the full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKA7...
Former Inspector General Mike Ware shares how and why he was abruptly fired by President Trump last Friday as well as his concerns for the government.
WATCH the full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKA7...
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I wonder how Rep Senator Tim Young is feeling right now. The Revenge Tariffs from Columbia are really bad for our farmers (and also bad for Colombia. 96.7 % of their corn for livestock comes from the USA )
Again I think this ends fast. But it’s interesting
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Again I think this ends fast. But it’s interesting
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Young Leads Effort to Protect U.S. Corn Exports to Colombia - Sen. Todd Young Official Press Release | LegiStorm
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Department...
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January 27, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I wonder how Rep Senator Tim Young is feeling right now. The Revenge Tariffs from Columbia are really bad for our farmers (and also bad for Colombia. 96.7 % of their corn for livestock comes from the USA )
Again I think this ends fast. But it’s interesting
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Again I think this ends fast. But it’s interesting
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I love @benandjerrys.bsky.social non-dairy Phish Food ice cream as much as I love their social activism!
January 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I love @benandjerrys.bsky.social non-dairy Phish Food ice cream as much as I love their social activism!
So, now families won’t send nor take their children to school in fear of #ICE.
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Trump won't ban immigration arrests at school. Some families are now weighing school attendance
As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigrants in the U.S. illegally, some families are wondering if it is safe to send their children to school.
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January 25, 2025 at 1:24 AM
So, now families won’t send nor take their children to school in fear of #ICE.
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All but two Republicans voted to move forward with Hagseth’s nomination for secretary of defense. How does that make you feel about national security?
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Senate Pushes Hegseth Toward Approval as G.O.P. Discounts New Allegations
All but two Republicans voted to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense to a final vote, as Democrats raced to bolster fresh allegations about his personal conduct.
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January 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
All but two Republicans voted to move forward with Hagseth’s nomination for secretary of defense. How does that make you feel about national security?
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Their faith lets them worship power while they’re offended by mercy. It’s not Christianity they’re practicing.
January 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Their faith lets them worship power while they’re offended by mercy. It’s not Christianity they’re practicing.