Dorothy
@dothagan.bsky.social
Retired teacher, novelist, mother, wife, sister, gramma, friend, general lover of humanity. Author of The Edge of the Grace Period and The Offshore Triumphs of Karla Jean.
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THIS was red state Kansas City Missouri out for NO KINGS protest! Had to share in case you want to show us on Monday!
June 15, 2025 at 2:36 AM
THIS was red state Kansas City Missouri out for NO KINGS protest! Had to share in case you want to show us on Monday!
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The Rules Committee meets at 1 AM on Tuesday night/ Wednesday morning to ram through this disastrous bill. Why? Because they don't want you to see them ripping healthcare from millions of Americans.
You do not hold a hearing for a bill at 1 AM unless you're completely ashamed of it.
You do not hold a hearing for a bill at 1 AM unless you're completely ashamed of it.
May 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The Rules Committee meets at 1 AM on Tuesday night/ Wednesday morning to ram through this disastrous bill. Why? Because they don't want you to see them ripping healthcare from millions of Americans.
You do not hold a hearing for a bill at 1 AM unless you're completely ashamed of it.
You do not hold a hearing for a bill at 1 AM unless you're completely ashamed of it.
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Pilots flying into Denver International Airport on Monday couldn’t communicate with air traffic controllers for about six minutes after multiple radio transmitters failed, according to reporting from Denver7.
Denver airport air traffic control went out for 6 minutes on Monday, report says
Pilots flying into Denver International Airport on Monday couldn’t communicate with air traffic controllers for about six minutes after multiple radio transmitters failed, according to reporting fr…
www.denverpost.com
May 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Pilots flying into Denver International Airport on Monday couldn’t communicate with air traffic controllers for about six minutes after multiple radio transmitters failed, according to reporting from Denver7.
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Also daffodils. Please be very careful what plants you bring into your home! www.aspca.org/pet-care/ani...
Daffodil
If you think that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, contact your local veterinarian or our 24-hour emergency poison hotline directly at 1-888-426-4435.
www.aspca.org
May 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Also daffodils. Please be very careful what plants you bring into your home! www.aspca.org/pet-care/ani...
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Generations of poor kids were sold the idea that taking out a student loan was an investment on their future and one they couldn’t afford to pass. Now after multiple once-in-a-lifetime economic downturns and endless avocado toast pieces those same poor kids are being targeted for immiseration.
BREAKING: Education Department says it will begin collection on student loans for over 5 million borrowers in default.
Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.
bit.ly
April 21, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Generations of poor kids were sold the idea that taking out a student loan was an investment on their future and one they couldn’t afford to pass. Now after multiple once-in-a-lifetime economic downturns and endless avocado toast pieces those same poor kids are being targeted for immiseration.
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April 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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🚨HUGE: Joni Ernst is toast. A Democrat FLIPPED a deep-red Iowa seat Trump won by 21 pts. Vets, farmers, unions—Iowa voters are DONE with Trump’s trade war. Now, Democratic challenger Nathan Sage says it best: “Unions are under attack, farmers are getting f*cked.” We can win.
PART 1:
PART 1:
April 20, 2025 at 2:25 AM
🚨HUGE: Joni Ernst is toast. A Democrat FLIPPED a deep-red Iowa seat Trump won by 21 pts. Vets, farmers, unions—Iowa voters are DONE with Trump’s trade war. Now, Democratic challenger Nathan Sage says it best: “Unions are under attack, farmers are getting f*cked.” We can win.
PART 1:
PART 1:
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Here’s the video from Nancy Mace’s constituent.
This looks like it was filmed from the beginning of their encounter and it doesn’t appear the man brought up same-sex marriage.
This looks like it was filmed from the beginning of their encounter and it doesn’t appear the man brought up same-sex marriage.
April 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Here’s the video from Nancy Mace’s constituent.
This looks like it was filmed from the beginning of their encounter and it doesn’t appear the man brought up same-sex marriage.
This looks like it was filmed from the beginning of their encounter and it doesn’t appear the man brought up same-sex marriage.
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For your enjoyment: here is Secretary of Education Linda McMahon talking about implementing AI in schools, but pronouncing it "A1," as in "A1 Steak Sauce"
www.youtube.com/live/lxrg28z...
www.youtube.com/live/lxrg28z...
April 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
For your enjoyment: here is Secretary of Education Linda McMahon talking about implementing AI in schools, but pronouncing it "A1," as in "A1 Steak Sauce"
www.youtube.com/live/lxrg28z...
www.youtube.com/live/lxrg28z...
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King Charles gives his support to Zelensky.
March 2, 2025 at 6:56 AM
King Charles gives his support to Zelensky.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain said Sunday that he would work with the leaders of Ukraine and France on a cease-fire plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, as Europe reels from President Trump’s confrontation with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.
Trump News and Live Updates: Zelensky Arrives for Meeting of European Leaders on Ukraine
Britain’s prime minister announced the move ahead of a meeting with European leaders as the region reeled from President Trump’s confrontation with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.
www.nytimes.com
March 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain said Sunday that he would work with the leaders of Ukraine and France on a cease-fire plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, as Europe reels from President Trump’s confrontation with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.
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As of today, a new term has entered our language. A “rubio” is a spineless lump of nothing. Example: Don’t be such a rubio.
March 1, 2025 at 4:03 AM
As of today, a new term has entered our language. A “rubio” is a spineless lump of nothing. Example: Don’t be such a rubio.
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MUSK LOSES BIG IN GERMANY
Germany’s CDU/CSU wins big, while the far-right AfD underperforms in second—despite backing from Elon Musk and JD Vance.
AfD is now likely to be completely shut out of the governing coalition.
Germany’s CDU/CSU wins big, while the far-right AfD underperforms in second—despite backing from Elon Musk and JD Vance.
AfD is now likely to be completely shut out of the governing coalition.
February 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
MUSK LOSES BIG IN GERMANY
Germany’s CDU/CSU wins big, while the far-right AfD underperforms in second—despite backing from Elon Musk and JD Vance.
AfD is now likely to be completely shut out of the governing coalition.
Germany’s CDU/CSU wins big, while the far-right AfD underperforms in second—despite backing from Elon Musk and JD Vance.
AfD is now likely to be completely shut out of the governing coalition.
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Among those Trump and Musk fired at the FAA:
- Lawyers who help keep drunk or reckless pilots out of the skies
- Air traffic control support staff
- Employees who track potential new flying hazards like cranes
- Staffers who medically clear pilots to fly
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
- Lawyers who help keep drunk or reckless pilots out of the skies
- Air traffic control support staff
- Employees who track potential new flying hazards like cranes
- Staffers who medically clear pilots to fly
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trump and Elon's 'Pointless Bloodbath' at the FAA Is Even Worse Than You Think
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE fired several FAA lawyers tasked with helping keep reckless or drunk pilots out of the skies. Officials are baffled.
www.rollingstone.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Among those Trump and Musk fired at the FAA:
- Lawyers who help keep drunk or reckless pilots out of the skies
- Air traffic control support staff
- Employees who track potential new flying hazards like cranes
- Staffers who medically clear pilots to fly
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
- Lawyers who help keep drunk or reckless pilots out of the skies
- Air traffic control support staff
- Employees who track potential new flying hazards like cranes
- Staffers who medically clear pilots to fly
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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🗣️ @aoc.bsky.social out fighting for the people & federal workers: “Every day our job is to wake up and say ‘what can I do today?’ — There is no act too small. Every action matters.” 🇺🇸
February 20, 2025 at 3:36 AM
🗣️ @aoc.bsky.social out fighting for the people & federal workers: “Every day our job is to wake up and say ‘what can I do today?’ — There is no act too small. Every action matters.” 🇺🇸
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Wondering why you suddenly need a second mortgage to buy a dozen eggs?
Here's a clue: www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
Here's a clue: www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is trying to rehire them
In a statement, an Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
www.nbcnews.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Wondering why you suddenly need a second mortgage to buy a dozen eggs?
Here's a clue: www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
Here's a clue: www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
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Crockett: “I’m tired of the white tears. If you’re competent you’re not concerned. When you compare me to Greene/Boebert there’s no comparison… The only ppl crying are mediocre white boys beaten out by people that had to work much harder.”
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DFp8K0M...
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DFp8K0M...
February 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Crockett: “I’m tired of the white tears. If you’re competent you’re not concerned. When you compare me to Greene/Boebert there’s no comparison… The only ppl crying are mediocre white boys beaten out by people that had to work much harder.”
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DFp8K0M...
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DFp8K0M...
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This is a hostile takeover of the federal government by a private citizen of unlimited means with no restrictions and no transparency. Welcome to the Deep State www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...
Exclusive: Musk aides lock government workers out of computer systems at US agency, sources say
Aides to Elon Musk charged with running the U.S. government human resources agency have locked career civil servants out of computer systems that contain the personal data of millions of federal employees, according to two agency officials.
www.reuters.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This is a hostile takeover of the federal government by a private citizen of unlimited means with no restrictions and no transparency. Welcome to the Deep State www.reuters.com/world/us/mus...
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Everyone reply should read “You said he learned his lesson. This is on you”
February 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Everyone reply should read “You said he learned his lesson. This is on you”
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February 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Despite what the Trump Administration is claiming, Head Start centers have informed us that their funding is STILL PAUSED.
We sent this letter to the Trump Administration today to demand they restore funding for Head Start immediately.
We sent this letter to the Trump Administration today to demand they restore funding for Head Start immediately.
January 30, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Despite what the Trump Administration is claiming, Head Start centers have informed us that their funding is STILL PAUSED.
We sent this letter to the Trump Administration today to demand they restore funding for Head Start immediately.
We sent this letter to the Trump Administration today to demand they restore funding for Head Start immediately.
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I couldn’t resist. Free article.
The Trump-Colombia Crisis That Trump Deliberately Created and Then “Fixed,” Explained in One Paragraph
Media just fell for the oldest trick in the old brigand Trump's career-criminal playbook: the rope-a-dope. The fact that it did so confirms that it has learned nothing about how to deal with the man.
sethabramson.substack.com
January 27, 2025 at 4:54 AM
I couldn’t resist. Free article.
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I filmed Trump at CPAC a year ago, he came out to the J6 Choir with him reading the Pledge of Allegiance. He called them 'hostages' then he was ALWAYS going to release them. I put this track over my footage from that day
Donald Trump Reads Pledge of Allegiance With The J6 Choir at CPAC 2/24/24
YouTube video by Sandi Bachom
youtu.be
January 27, 2025 at 5:42 AM
I filmed Trump at CPAC a year ago, he came out to the J6 Choir with him reading the Pledge of Allegiance. He called them 'hostages' then he was ALWAYS going to release them. I put this track over my footage from that day