Fran
@franbeecrowley.bsky.social
Retired; outdoor enthusiast; care about humans, the earth, nature.
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"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed."
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
June 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed."
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
My friend, Dwight Moody, created this - I agree wholeheartedly 🩷
June 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
My friend, Dwight Moody, created this - I agree wholeheartedly 🩷
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A hidden measure in the Republican budget bill would crown Trump king https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/27/a-hidden-measure-in-the-republican-budget-bill-would-crown-trump-king
A hidden measure in the Republican budget bill would crown Trump king | Robert Reich
The bill could stop federal courts from enforcing their rulings, eliminating any restraint on Trump
www.theguardian.com
June 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
A hidden measure in the Republican budget bill would crown Trump king https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/27/a-hidden-measure-in-the-republican-budget-bill-would-crown-trump-king
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One of my friends at our march in NC 🩷
April 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
One of my friends at our march in NC 🩷
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Keep your signs, make new ones, and start preparing now. Let’s make history again on 4/19.
April 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Keep your signs, make new ones, and start preparing now. Let’s make history again on 4/19.
Hendersonville NC - word is approximately 1000 protesters at the Hands Off rally....a peaceful rally
April 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Hendersonville NC - word is approximately 1000 protesters at the Hands Off rally....a peaceful rally
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California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas): "there are currently more kids with measles in Texas than there are transgender athletes in the NCAA. That's the epidemic we should all be worried about."
April 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas): "there are currently more kids with measles in Texas than there are transgender athletes in the NCAA. That's the epidemic we should all be worried about."
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How many school shooters and mass murderers have gotten the death penalty?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
US prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione
The 26-year-old is accused of shooting dead healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel.
www.bbc.com
April 2, 2025 at 1:06 AM
How many school shooters and mass murderers have gotten the death penalty?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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I draw little comfort in the fact that two men who, clearly, have no understanding of how our government is supposed to work, are petulantly breaking it so they can recreate it in their own ignorant, dysfunctional images.
March 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I draw little comfort in the fact that two men who, clearly, have no understanding of how our government is supposed to work, are petulantly breaking it so they can recreate it in their own ignorant, dysfunctional images.
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FACT: Social Security has a fraud rate of 0.00625%, which is far lower than private sector retirement programs.
March 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
FACT: Social Security has a fraud rate of 0.00625%, which is far lower than private sector retirement programs.
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The CDC Buried a Measles Forecast That Stressed the Need for Vaccinations
www.propublica.org/article/meas...
www.propublica.org/article/meas...
The CDC Buried a Measles Forecast That Stressed the Need for Vaccinations
The move — along with the CDC’s explanation — is a sign that the nation’s top public health agency may be falling in line under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime critic of vaccines.
www.propublica.org
March 29, 2025 at 3:38 AM
The CDC Buried a Measles Forecast That Stressed the Need for Vaccinations
www.propublica.org/article/meas...
www.propublica.org/article/meas...
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It’s important that people from all walks of life and background, and all rational political perspectives, show unity in support of democracy and the rule of law on April 5, somewhere near you. Show your love for your country and for what it should—must—stand for:
handsoff2025.com/
handsoff2025.com/
Hands Off!
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the stre...
handsoff2025.com
March 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
It’s important that people from all walks of life and background, and all rational political perspectives, show unity in support of democracy and the rule of law on April 5, somewhere near you. Show your love for your country and for what it should—must—stand for:
handsoff2025.com/
handsoff2025.com/
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We just want to say—we love all of you and are proud to call you our friends! Our coalition members have met so many incredible people while organizing and joining events. The media might not cover everything, but America is fighting back.
March 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We just want to say—we love all of you and are proud to call you our friends! Our coalition members have met so many incredible people while organizing and joining events. The media might not cover everything, but America is fighting back.
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There were four Republican-backed extreme constitutional amendments on the ballot in Louisiana yesterday.
The voters REJECTED them all (in a state Trump won by 22 points in November).
Keep the pressure on.
The voters REJECTED them all (in a state Trump won by 22 points in November).
Keep the pressure on.
March 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
There were four Republican-backed extreme constitutional amendments on the ballot in Louisiana yesterday.
The voters REJECTED them all (in a state Trump won by 22 points in November).
Keep the pressure on.
The voters REJECTED them all (in a state Trump won by 22 points in November).
Keep the pressure on.
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IT GETS WORSE
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brought his wife, a former Fox News producer, to two meetings with foreign military counterparts where sensitive information was discussed, according to multiple people who were present or had knowledge of the discussions.
New via @wsj.com:
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brought his wife, a former Fox News producer, to two meetings with foreign military counterparts where sensitive information was discussed, according to multiple people who were present or had knowledge of the discussions.
New via @wsj.com:
Exclusive | Hegseth Brought His Wife to Sensitive Meetings With Foreign Military Officials
The defense secretary’s handling of sensitive information is under fire after he shared details about a strike on Houthi militants in a group chat on a widely used app.
www.wsj.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:52 AM
IT GETS WORSE
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brought his wife, a former Fox News producer, to two meetings with foreign military counterparts where sensitive information was discussed, according to multiple people who were present or had knowledge of the discussions.
New via @wsj.com:
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brought his wife, a former Fox News producer, to two meetings with foreign military counterparts where sensitive information was discussed, according to multiple people who were present or had knowledge of the discussions.
New via @wsj.com:
Things a so dystopian now, I am having to look at the source of the news to find out if it's real or from The Onion
March 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Things a so dystopian now, I am having to look at the source of the news to find out if it's real or from The Onion
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Everything you need to know about Trump's tax cuts.
March 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Everything you need to know about Trump's tax cuts.
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Trump pushes myths about "open borders” leading to spikes in fentanyl use. In reality, 80% of fentanyl traffickers at the border are U.S. citizens. Fighting the crisis means tackling demand—treatment, mental health, education. Facts matter. Read the latest fact-check from @joshlevs.bsky.social
‘Red’ America needs the truth on Trump’s fentanyl failures
With some voters seeing the light, it's time to focus on an issue that hits home
contrarian.substack.com
March 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Trump pushes myths about "open borders” leading to spikes in fentanyl use. In reality, 80% of fentanyl traffickers at the border are U.S. citizens. Fighting the crisis means tackling demand—treatment, mental health, education. Facts matter. Read the latest fact-check from @joshlevs.bsky.social
There are violent criminals and rapists in our country and they are WHITE MEN!
March 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
There are violent criminals and rapists in our country and they are WHITE MEN!
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This is an excellent response to Trump administration bullying. Well done.
With his permission, I'm sharing Dean Treanor's response to Ed Martin's letter:
March 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This is an excellent response to Trump administration bullying. Well done.
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Please listen and share—this is a very serious situation. This is extremely alarming! The Trump administration, across two agencies, is considering bringing criminal charges against employees simply for doing their jobs.
March 6, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Please listen and share—this is a very serious situation. This is extremely alarming! The Trump administration, across two agencies, is considering bringing criminal charges against employees simply for doing their jobs.