Patti B
@fallingstarz.bsky.social
Thank you, Trump voters.
“A respected network of hospitals and cancer centers is halting enrollment in clinical trials for children with brain cancer after the federal government said it would no longer provide funding to the group”
August 30, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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Denying Palestinian officials this same access breaks with that precedent. It isn’t just unusual, it’s a dangerous deviation from norms the United States has upheld for decades!
United States Revokes Visas of Palestinian Officials
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is denying and revoking visas from members of the PA and PLO.
time.com
August 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Denying Palestinian officials this same access breaks with that precedent. It isn’t just unusual, it’s a dangerous deviation from norms the United States has upheld for decades!
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This isn’t normal, but then again, nothing they do ever is. And yes, this is fucked up, but so is almost everything else coming out of this administration. So here’s what’s going on. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States will not grant visas to Palestinian officials,
August 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This isn’t normal, but then again, nothing they do ever is. And yes, this is fucked up, but so is almost everything else coming out of this administration. So here’s what’s going on. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States will not grant visas to Palestinian officials,
Exactly
here's today's post: "shove your thoughts and prayers" — we’ve been thinking and praying since Columbine — and it hasn’t done shit.
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shove your thoughts and prayers
we’ve been thinking and praying since Columbine — and it hasn’t done shit
bit.ly
August 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Exactly
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Huge thanks to the sold-out crowd who showed up on a Monday night this week to talk about the political movement we’re building here in Florida.
https://stpetecatalyst.com/gubernatorial-candidate-david-jolly-sells-out-st-pete-forum
https://stpetecatalyst.com/gubernatorial-candidate-david-jolly-sells-out-st-pete-forum
Gubernatorial candidate David Jolly sells out St. Pete forum
Former Congressman David Jolly believes he and his supporters "have the opportunity to launch a political movement in the state that can’t be stopped."
stpetecatalyst.com
August 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Huge thanks to the sold-out crowd who showed up on a Monday night this week to talk about the political movement we’re building here in Florida.
https://stpetecatalyst.com/gubernatorial-candidate-david-jolly-sells-out-st-pete-forum
https://stpetecatalyst.com/gubernatorial-candidate-david-jolly-sells-out-st-pete-forum
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Updates on the pharmacy vaccine situation today: CVS is now requiring a prescription in 13 states and not offering shots at all in three others; Walgreens appears to be requiring prescriptions in 16 states, but not all the same ones as CVS. The lists of states are in the article. Gift link:
CVS and Walgreens Clamp Down on Covid Vaccines in Many States
www.nytimes.com
August 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Updates on the pharmacy vaccine situation today: CVS is now requiring a prescription in 13 states and not offering shots at all in three others; Walgreens appears to be requiring prescriptions in 16 states, but not all the same ones as CVS. The lists of states are in the article. Gift link:
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The “involuntary resignation” comes days after Borges filed a formal whistleblower complaint accusing the DOGE of wrongfully uploading SSA data, which included highly sensitive information on millions of people with Social Security numbers, to an unsecure cloud server.
SSA Whistleblower’s Resignation Email Mysteriously Disappeared From Inboxes
Less than 30 minutes after the Social Security Administration’s chief data officer resigned following a whistleblower complaint, recipients could no longer access the resignation email.
www.wired.com
August 29, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The “involuntary resignation” comes days after Borges filed a formal whistleblower complaint accusing the DOGE of wrongfully uploading SSA data, which included highly sensitive information on millions of people with Social Security numbers, to an unsecure cloud server.
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The death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital rose to 23, including four children, officials said Friday, as U.S.-led efforts to end the three-year war remain stuck in apparent limbo. https://to.pbs.org/4n5pXfy
Peace efforts in limbo as Ukraine's capital mourns 23 dead after Russian attack
Authorities in the Kyiv region declared Friday an official day of mourning. Flags flew at half-staff and all entertainment events were canceled after Russia hammered Ukraine with almost 600 drones and more than 30 missiles, including rare strikes on dow...
www.pbs.org
August 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital rose to 23, including four children, officials said Friday, as U.S.-led efforts to end the three-year war remain stuck in apparent limbo. https://to.pbs.org/4n5pXfy
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“This is a lifesaving victory for whales and dolphins swimming in the waters of Mexico, Vietnam and other nations,” said Sarah Uhlemann, international program director at the Center. “These conservation sanctions will mean fewer beloved marine mammals will get caught and killed in fishing gear."
August 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
“This is a lifesaving victory for whales and dolphins swimming in the waters of Mexico, Vietnam and other nations,” said Sarah Uhlemann, international program director at the Center. “These conservation sanctions will mean fewer beloved marine mammals will get caught and killed in fishing gear."
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Oregon could become the second U.S. state to require electric vehicle owners to enroll in a pay-per-mile program as lawmakers begin a special session Friday to fill a $300 million transportation budget hole that threatens basic services like snowplowing and road repairs. https://to.pbs.org/47lfh7U
Oregon could join Hawaii in mandating pay-per-mile fees for EV owners as gas tax projections fall
Oregon lawmakers are considering a proposal that would make the state the second in the nation to require electric vehicle owners to enroll in a pay-per-mile program.
www.pbs.org
August 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Oregon could become the second U.S. state to require electric vehicle owners to enroll in a pay-per-mile program as lawmakers begin a special session Friday to fill a $300 million transportation budget hole that threatens basic services like snowplowing and road repairs. https://to.pbs.org/47lfh7U
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Jon Stewart tackles the GOP's refusal to address gun violence unless it's carried out by a non-citizen
August 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Jon Stewart tackles the GOP's refusal to address gun violence unless it's carried out by a non-citizen
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Scroll break courtesy of Silas… he has mastered the art of zen. 💤 #ambassadorwolf
August 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Scroll break courtesy of Silas… he has mastered the art of zen. 💤 #ambassadorwolf
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“I don’t have any choice” says the kidnapper.
ICE kidnapping a mother as her child begs the officers not to take her.
Heartbreaking 💔 😢
Heartbreaking 💔 😢
August 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM
“I don’t have any choice” says the kidnapper.
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Glad TIME made room for an AI industry critic on their Top 100 Leaders in AI list.
“AI companies of perpetuating a ‘fraud’ on the American people, Murphy says. ‘Any talk about ethical or moral AI is just whitewash.’”
“AI companies of perpetuating a ‘fraud’ on the American people, Murphy says. ‘Any talk about ethical or moral AI is just whitewash.’”
TIME100 AI 2025: Chris Murphy
Find out why Chris Murphy made TIME’s list of the most influential people in artificial intelligence
time.com
August 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Glad TIME made room for an AI industry critic on their Top 100 Leaders in AI list.
“AI companies of perpetuating a ‘fraud’ on the American people, Murphy says. ‘Any talk about ethical or moral AI is just whitewash.’”
“AI companies of perpetuating a ‘fraud’ on the American people, Murphy says. ‘Any talk about ethical or moral AI is just whitewash.’”
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📢 This Sunday in Raleigh, NC: Join me and North Carolina AG @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social for a veterans’ town hall. We’ll be talking about how Trump's agenda is hurting veterans and working families — and how Democrats can fight back.
Register here! ⤵️
www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...
Register here! ⤵️
www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...
August 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
📢 This Sunday in Raleigh, NC: Join me and North Carolina AG @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social for a veterans’ town hall. We’ll be talking about how Trump's agenda is hurting veterans and working families — and how Democrats can fight back.
Register here! ⤵️
www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...
Register here! ⤵️
www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...
This might be the most insulting thing I’ve seen in a minute. Oh wait, no it’s not. That would have to be Marines being subjected to the indignity of taking selfies with assholes in their weekend warrior fatigues in front of of the Federal building in Los Angeles.
Shoutout to the National Guard on the Mall today for bravely holding the line…of tourists waiting for photo ops.
August 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This might be the most insulting thing I’ve seen in a minute. Oh wait, no it’s not. That would have to be Marines being subjected to the indignity of taking selfies with assholes in their weekend warrior fatigues in front of of the Federal building in Los Angeles.
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Excellent:
HAPPENING NOW: CDC staff members are greeted by supporters as they stage a walkout at their headquarters in Atlanta in protest against the damage being done to the agency by conspiracy theorist RFK Jr.
ht: @marcofoster.bsky.social
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August 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Excellent:
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This is insanity. This is the sign of a government that has lost its mind.
Here's what the third day of elementary school looked like in Mount Pleasant, Washington DC.
August 28, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This is insanity. This is the sign of a government that has lost its mind.
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Bless Seth Meyers!
Trump Melts Down At 2AM Because NBC Renewed Seth Meyers
Congrats, Seth!
www.thegodpodcast.com
August 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Bless Seth Meyers!
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According to federal data, 13 of the top 20 cities in homicide rates have Republican governors. None of those cities are Chicago.
8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.
And yet Trump is sending troops here.
8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.
And yet Trump is sending troops here.
August 28, 2025 at 1:01 AM
According to federal data, 13 of the top 20 cities in homicide rates have Republican governors. None of those cities are Chicago.
8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.
And yet Trump is sending troops here.
8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.
And yet Trump is sending troops here.
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Susan Collins shamed at ribbon cutting ceremony for not having held a town hall in 20 years.
August 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Susan Collins shamed at ribbon cutting ceremony for not having held a town hall in 20 years.
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Now do Merrick Garland.
August 27, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Now do Merrick Garland.