ann watters
@drh2oz.bsky.social
Lecturer Emerita (rhetoric/writing), licensed psychologist, author, mosaicist, cat manager.
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CNN put together a supercut of Pam Bondi being for releasing Epstein files before she suddenly turned against it
July 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
CNN put together a supercut of Pam Bondi being for releasing Epstein files before she suddenly turned against it
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The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 called for dismantling the NOAA, which provides warnings of natural disasters, such as the deadly floods in Texas. The irony is that Heritage wanted these cuts because it’s angry that NOAA helps prove the reality of climate change--the thing causing floods.
July 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 called for dismantling the NOAA, which provides warnings of natural disasters, such as the deadly floods in Texas. The irony is that Heritage wanted these cuts because it’s angry that NOAA helps prove the reality of climate change--the thing causing floods.
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Pete Buttigieg packed a town hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa!
Love to see him working with VoteVets!
Love to see him working with VoteVets!
May 14, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Pete Buttigieg packed a town hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa!
Love to see him working with VoteVets!
Love to see him working with VoteVets!
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INCREDIBLE opinion by Wilkinson refusing to stay Judge Xinis's orders in the Abrego Garcia case, condemning DOJ's arguments as "shocking not only to judges, but to the intuitive sense of liberty that Americans far removed from courthouses still hold dear."
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April 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
INCREDIBLE opinion by Wilkinson refusing to stay Judge Xinis's orders in the Abrego Garcia case, condemning DOJ's arguments as "shocking not only to judges, but to the intuitive sense of liberty that Americans far removed from courthouses still hold dear."
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meanwhile, prominent pundits continue to deny that there the administration adheres to a segregationist ideology
Thirty-eight of 43 experts cut last month from the boards that review the science and research that happens in laboratories at the National Institutes of Health are female, Black or Hispanic, according to an analysis by the chairs of a dozen of the boards.
Women, minorities fired in purge of NIH science review boards
Scientists, with expertise in fields that include mental health, cancer and infectious disease, typically serve five-year terms and were not given a reason for their dismissal.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 17, 2025 at 11:57 AM
meanwhile, prominent pundits continue to deny that there the administration adheres to a segregationist ideology
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Proud to be one of the organizers of this important demonstration. Join is in DC on June 6th.
Veterans Organizing 'Call to Action' Rally on D-Day Anniversary in Nation's Capital
The march, touted as a non-partisan, pro-veterans employment and benefits protection rally, is expected to draw veterans, advocacy organizations, musical groups and some celebrities.
www.military.com
April 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Proud to be one of the organizers of this important demonstration. Join is in DC on June 6th.
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Steve Kerr wore a Harvard basketball shirt after the Warriors’ win tonight: “Yes, this is me supporting Harvard. Way to go. Way to stand up to the bully.”
April 16, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Steve Kerr wore a Harvard basketball shirt after the Warriors’ win tonight: “Yes, this is me supporting Harvard. Way to go. Way to stand up to the bully.”
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Take a look at the harvard web site...We have our break-throughs and next generation drugs on full display! Come take a look at the new wonders of medicine! So proud to be a part of it!!! Harvard.edu
Harvard University
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference globally.
Harvard.edu
April 16, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Take a look at the harvard web site...We have our break-throughs and next generation drugs on full display! Come take a look at the new wonders of medicine! So proud to be a part of it!!! Harvard.edu
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JUST IN: Judge finds 'probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations
Judge: 'Probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations
The government sent several planeloads of alleged gang members to El Salvador, including 137 people under the act, the White House said at the time.
www.npr.org
April 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
JUST IN: Judge finds 'probable cause' to hold U.S. in contempt over Alien Enemies Act deportations
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🚨BREAKING: Judge finds flying migrants to El Salvador after orders not to "demonstrate a willful disregard for its Order, sufficient for the Court to conclude that probable cause exists to find the Government in criminal contempt."
Visit www.democracydocket.com for full details and analysis.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for full details and analysis.
April 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
🚨BREAKING: Judge finds flying migrants to El Salvador after orders not to "demonstrate a willful disregard for its Order, sufficient for the Court to conclude that probable cause exists to find the Government in criminal contempt."
Visit www.democracydocket.com for full details and analysis.
Visit www.democracydocket.com for full details and analysis.
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This is the kind of thing that, if true, leads to life sentences for treason
April 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This is the kind of thing that, if true, leads to life sentences for treason
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Not good.
President Biden was fond of saying “we just have to remember who we are” to encourage Americans to hold fast to our core values, ideals, and common decency.
Libraries and museums help us remember who we are.
They’re a threat to authoritarians everywhere.
President Biden was fond of saying “we just have to remember who we are” to encourage Americans to hold fast to our core values, ideals, and common decency.
Libraries and museums help us remember who we are.
They’re a threat to authoritarians everywhere.
JUST IN: The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave
The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
www.npr.org
April 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Not good.
President Biden was fond of saying “we just have to remember who we are” to encourage Americans to hold fast to our core values, ideals, and common decency.
Libraries and museums help us remember who we are.
They’re a threat to authoritarians everywhere.
President Biden was fond of saying “we just have to remember who we are” to encourage Americans to hold fast to our core values, ideals, and common decency.
Libraries and museums help us remember who we are.
They’re a threat to authoritarians everywhere.
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Hi, BlueSky. It's Hillary.
I've joined up here to help get the word out about an important election in Wisconsin tomorrow, and other ways to defend our democracy against those who think votes can be bought.
I've joined up here to help get the word out about an important election in Wisconsin tomorrow, and other ways to defend our democracy against those who think votes can be bought.
March 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hi, BlueSky. It's Hillary.
I've joined up here to help get the word out about an important election in Wisconsin tomorrow, and other ways to defend our democracy against those who think votes can be bought.
I've joined up here to help get the word out about an important election in Wisconsin tomorrow, and other ways to defend our democracy against those who think votes can be bought.
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WISCONSIN VOTE FOR JUDGE SUSAN CRAWFORD FOR THE SUPREME COURT.
IF YOU’RE NOT A WISCONSIN RESIDENT PLEASE SHARE THIS POST!!
THANK YOU AND HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY! 💙
IF YOU’RE NOT A WISCONSIN RESIDENT PLEASE SHARE THIS POST!!
THANK YOU AND HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY! 💙
April 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
WISCONSIN VOTE FOR JUDGE SUSAN CRAWFORD FOR THE SUPREME COURT.
IF YOU’RE NOT A WISCONSIN RESIDENT PLEASE SHARE THIS POST!!
THANK YOU AND HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY! 💙
IF YOU’RE NOT A WISCONSIN RESIDENT PLEASE SHARE THIS POST!!
THANK YOU AND HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY! 💙
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You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
youtu.be
March 31, 2025 at 11:06 PM
You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
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BREAKING
The FDA’s top vaccine official has resigned.
Dr. Peter Marks wrote this in his resignation letter about Robert Kennedy Jr.:
"It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
The FDA’s top vaccine official has resigned.
Dr. Peter Marks wrote this in his resignation letter about Robert Kennedy Jr.:
"It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
Exclusive | Top Vaccine Official Out at FDA
In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks cited ‘misinformation and lies’ from Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.
bit.ly
March 29, 2025 at 1:13 AM
BREAKING
The FDA’s top vaccine official has resigned.
Dr. Peter Marks wrote this in his resignation letter about Robert Kennedy Jr.:
"It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
The FDA’s top vaccine official has resigned.
Dr. Peter Marks wrote this in his resignation letter about Robert Kennedy Jr.:
"It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
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This is what the opposition did in the Hungary Parliament when they passed the Pride ban.
May we have congresspeople with an ounce of the courage.
May we have congresspeople with an ounce of the courage.
March 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This is what the opposition did in the Hungary Parliament when they passed the Pride ban.
May we have congresspeople with an ounce of the courage.
May we have congresspeople with an ounce of the courage.
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It is utterly disgraceful that, more than 24 hours after hearing of 4 dead U.S. soldiers in Lithuania, trump still has made NO public statement about it.
We know how he feels about his painting in Colorado, but not about 4 U.S. soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
We know how he feels about his painting in Colorado, but not about 4 U.S. soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
March 28, 2025 at 6:30 AM
It is utterly disgraceful that, more than 24 hours after hearing of 4 dead U.S. soldiers in Lithuania, trump still has made NO public statement about it.
We know how he feels about his painting in Colorado, but not about 4 U.S. soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
We know how he feels about his painting in Colorado, but not about 4 U.S. soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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This Sunday, the whole country needs to spring forward from 1939.
March 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This Sunday, the whole country needs to spring forward from 1939.