Diane Umstead
@dojusticenow.bsky.social
Lover of Justice. Connoisseur of Life. Mid-Century Modern. Lifelong Democrat. Opinions My Own!
From the survivors…
Krassenstein (@krassenstein)
BREAKING: Jeffrey Epstein survivors just released this incredibly touching Public Service Announcement.
Make it go viral!
Trump is so disgusting for covering us up.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
From the survivors…
Yesterday Arian Campo-Flores of the Wall Street Journal reported that the net worth of the top 0.1% of households in the U.S. reached $23.3 trillion this year, while the bottom 50% hold $4.2 trillion.
November 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Yesterday Arian Campo-Flores of the Wall Street Journal reported that the net worth of the top 0.1% of households in the U.S. reached $23.3 trillion this year, while the bottom 50% hold $4.2 trillion.
Argentina appears to have received more financial support from the U.S. than the $20 billion reported. The U.S. withdrew $870M from its account @ the International Monetary Fund shortly before a similar sum appeared in Argentina’s IMF fund just in time for that country to pay an $840M debt.
November 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Argentina appears to have received more financial support from the U.S. than the $20 billion reported. The U.S. withdrew $870M from its account @ the International Monetary Fund shortly before a similar sum appeared in Argentina’s IMF fund just in time for that country to pay an $840M debt.
When Republicans shredded the nation’s social safety net in their July “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” they timed most of the cuts to take effect after the 2026 midterm elections. But the shutdown is making clear now, rather than after the midterms, what the nation will look like w/o that safety net.
November 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
When Republicans shredded the nation’s social safety net in their July “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” they timed most of the cuts to take effect after the 2026 midterm elections. But the shutdown is making clear now, rather than after the midterms, what the nation will look like w/o that safety net.
A MUST READ to be prepared esp w/o a competent government…
The Next Terrorist Attack
And What Comes After (Updated)
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November 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
A MUST READ to be prepared esp w/o a competent government…
When asked about the shutdown and whether he would meet w/ Democrats: “I’m always going to meet. All they have to do is open up the country. Let them open up the country, and we’ll meet. We’ll meet very quickly. But they have to open up the country. It’s their fault, everything is their fault.” -DJT
November 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM
When asked about the shutdown and whether he would meet w/ Democrats: “I’m always going to meet. All they have to do is open up the country. Let them open up the country, and we’ll meet. We’ll meet very quickly. But they have to open up the country. It’s their fault, everything is their fault.” -DJT
Trump: “I renovated the Lincoln Bathroom in the White House.” The post shows a series 24 photographs of the bathroom in white marble veined w/ black, accented w/ gleaming gold fixtures.
Federal employees are working w/o pay, need loans to pay bills, healthcare premiums skyrocketing & SNAP paused.
Federal employees are working w/o pay, need loans to pay bills, healthcare premiums skyrocketing & SNAP paused.
November 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Trump: “I renovated the Lincoln Bathroom in the White House.” The post shows a series 24 photographs of the bathroom in white marble veined w/ black, accented w/ gleaming gold fixtures.
Federal employees are working w/o pay, need loans to pay bills, healthcare premiums skyrocketing & SNAP paused.
Federal employees are working w/o pay, need loans to pay bills, healthcare premiums skyrocketing & SNAP paused.
After returning from a trip to Asia yesterday, Trump left this morning for his 13th visit to the Trump Organization’s Florida property Mar-a-Lago. HuffPost notes this $3.4 million trip brings to $60.7 million the amount taxpayers have spent on the president’s 76 golf outings in his 2nd term.
November 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
After returning from a trip to Asia yesterday, Trump left this morning for his 13th visit to the Trump Organization’s Florida property Mar-a-Lago. HuffPost notes this $3.4 million trip brings to $60.7 million the amount taxpayers have spent on the president’s 76 golf outings in his 2nd term.
Michael Scherer, Missy Ryan, and Ashley Parker of The Atlantic reported today that political appointees Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have moved onto military bases.
October 31, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Michael Scherer, Missy Ryan, and Ashley Parker of The Atlantic reported today that political appointees Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have moved onto military bases.
The establishment of a domestic quick reaction force to quell civil disturbances at a time when there are no civil disturbances that can’t be handled easily by existing law enforcement suggests the administration is expecting those conditions to change. - HCR letter 10/30/25
October 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The establishment of a domestic quick reaction force to quell civil disturbances at a time when there are no civil disturbances that can’t be handled easily by existing law enforcement suggests the administration is expecting those conditions to change. - HCR letter 10/30/25
Major General Burkett, Pentagon National Guard bureau, ordered the Guard in all the states to form “quick reaction forces” trained in “riot control.” Most states train 500 National Guard personnel, for a total nationwide of 23,500. The forces are supposed to be in place by January 1, 2026.
October 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Major General Burkett, Pentagon National Guard bureau, ordered the Guard in all the states to form “quick reaction forces” trained in “riot control.” Most states train 500 National Guard personnel, for a total nationwide of 23,500. The forces are supposed to be in place by January 1, 2026.
There are signs the administration is not just trying to give the impression that Americans are rioting, but is trying to push them to do so. - HCR letter 10/30/25
October 31, 2025 at 1:12 PM
There are signs the administration is not just trying to give the impression that Americans are rioting, but is trying to push them to do so. - HCR letter 10/30/25
“I’d be allowed to do whatever I want. But we haven’t chosen to do that because we’re doing very well without it. I’d be allowed to do that, you understand and the courts wouldn’t get involved. Nobody would get involved. I could send the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines. I can send anybody I wanted.”
October 31, 2025 at 1:08 PM
“I’d be allowed to do whatever I want. But we haven’t chosen to do that because we’re doing very well without it. I’d be allowed to do that, you understand and the courts wouldn’t get involved. Nobody would get involved. I could send the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines. I can send anybody I wanted.”
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More than 65,000 infants, toddlers and preschoolers could lose access to their local Head Start centers across the U.S. beginning Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown.
October 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
More than 65,000 infants, toddlers and preschoolers could lose access to their local Head Start centers across the U.S. beginning Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown.
South Korea’s president presented him with the nation’s highest honor for promoting “peace on the Korean Peninsula” and a replica of a golden crown excavated from an ancient tomb. (“I’d like to wear it right now,” Trump said.)
October 30, 2025 at 12:41 PM
South Korea’s president presented him with the nation’s highest honor for promoting “peace on the Korean Peninsula” and a replica of a golden crown excavated from an ancient tomb. (“I’d like to wear it right now,” Trump said.)
Trump said a private donor — whom he described as a personal friend and a “patriot” — had given the government $130 million to help pay troops during the government shutdown. That comes to around $100 per service member.
October 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Trump said a private donor — whom he described as a personal friend and a “patriot” — had given the government $130 million to help pay troops during the government shutdown. That comes to around $100 per service member.
Yesterday the U.S. debt passed $38 trillion. This was the fastest accumulation of a trillion dollars of debt outside of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the U.S. hitting $37 trillion in August and $38 trillion just two months later.
October 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Yesterday the U.S. debt passed $38 trillion. This was the fastest accumulation of a trillion dollars of debt outside of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the U.S. hitting $37 trillion in August and $38 trillion just two months later.
U.S. Dept of Agriculture Food/Nutrition Service website: “Due to the Radical Left Democrat shutdown, this government website will not be updated during the funding lapse. Pres. Trump has made it clear he wants to keep the government open & support those who feed, fuel, & clothe the American people.
October 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
U.S. Dept of Agriculture Food/Nutrition Service website: “Due to the Radical Left Democrat shutdown, this government website will not be updated during the funding lapse. Pres. Trump has made it clear he wants to keep the government open & support those who feed, fuel, & clothe the American people.
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Our military is being paid by an anonymous donor.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
October 25, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Our military is being paid by an anonymous donor.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
SAY WHO so we know about the bribe please
An anonymous donor gave the Pentagon $130 million? Yeah, totally normal. Like the Tooth Fairy filing 1099s.
October 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
SAY WHO so we know about the bribe please
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Yes, what the fuck???
October 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Yes, what the fuck???
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OMG that's it! The purpose of the BALLROOM is to cover a little city of hundreds of bunkers. The ballroom was enlarged from 650 to 999 because they decided more people deserved bunkers.
October 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
OMG that's it! The purpose of the BALLROOM is to cover a little city of hundreds of bunkers. The ballroom was enlarged from 650 to 999 because they decided more people deserved bunkers.