Gailann
@gailannc.bsky.social
I live in a state of confusion,otherwise called the Sunshine State.
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If only Congress had the ability to do something about this…
March 2, 2025 at 10:32 AM
If only Congress had the ability to do something about this…
I went 5 years not drinking any coffee. I may end up returning to it.
It's not only the surging cost of eggs that is making breakfast pricier these days — the price of coffee is also spiking. https://cbsn.ws/4h3KT2X
Why are coffee prices rising in the U.S.?
Consumers still coping with high food costs face scalding hot coffee prices, with retail costs up 75% in recent years.
cbsn.ws
March 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM
I went 5 years not drinking any coffee. I may end up returning to it.
As TASS was able to just stroll in, perhaps the White House needs to beef up their security
I'm sure some rando Russian media person just strolled into the Oval Office without permission. They continue to insult our intelligence with lies.
"As soon as it came to the attention of press office staff that he was in the Oval, he was escorted out.”
www.cnn.com/2025/02/28/m...
"As soon as it came to the attention of press office staff that he was in the Oval, he was escorted out.”
www.cnn.com/2025/02/28/m...
A Russian state media reporter gained entry to the Oval Office for Trump-Zelensky sit-down | CNN Business
A member of Russia’s state-owned news agency gained access to the Oval Office on Friday to cover President Trump’s sit-down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky – even as the AP and Reuters wer...
www.cnn.com
March 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM
As TASS was able to just stroll in, perhaps the White House needs to beef up their security
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BREAKING: A large group of protesters line the streets in Vermont, disrupting JD Vance's planned ski vacation.
March 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
BREAKING: A large group of protesters line the streets in Vermont, disrupting JD Vance's planned ski vacation.
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The League of Women Voters has for the first time in their history gone against their nonpartisan stands.
www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
LWV Condemns Trump Administration’s Weaponization of Government Against Americans | League of Women Voters
WASHINGTON — League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart issued the following statement in response to actions taken by the new administration and the impact on voters.
www.lwv.org
February 17, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The League of Women Voters has for the first time in their history gone against their nonpartisan stands.
www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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Federal workers at a Virginia town hall last night—this says it all!
“I know their goal is to make us miserable.” — so they don’t show up to work.
And Dems, take note: People aren’t here for your ill-timed, tone-deaf donation requests. It’s going to backfire. They want to see you fight for them!
“I know their goal is to make us miserable.” — so they don’t show up to work.
And Dems, take note: People aren’t here for your ill-timed, tone-deaf donation requests. It’s going to backfire. They want to see you fight for them!
February 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Federal workers at a Virginia town hall last night—this says it all!
“I know their goal is to make us miserable.” — so they don’t show up to work.
And Dems, take note: People aren’t here for your ill-timed, tone-deaf donation requests. It’s going to backfire. They want to see you fight for them!
“I know their goal is to make us miserable.” — so they don’t show up to work.
And Dems, take note: People aren’t here for your ill-timed, tone-deaf donation requests. It’s going to backfire. They want to see you fight for them!
Not surprised, who do they already have?
US intelligence indicates that Russia and China are attempting to recruit federal employees fired by the Trump administration, sources say
US intel shows Russia and China are attempting to recruit disgruntled federal employees, sources say | CNN Politics
Foreign adversaries including Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting of US federal employees working in national security, targeting those who have b...
www.cnn.com
February 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Not surprised, who do they already have?
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Mr. Bezos, 250,000 canceled subscriptions is only the beginning.
February 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Mr. Bezos, 250,000 canceled subscriptions is only the beginning.
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BREAKING: There has just been a huge argument between Zelenskyy, Trump & Vance in the Oval Office.
Trump calls Zelenskyy disrespectful and says he “is no position to dictate” to the US.
Trump raises his voice to Zelenskyy. He can’t stand someone standing up to him.
This is unbelievable.
Trump calls Zelenskyy disrespectful and says he “is no position to dictate” to the US.
Trump raises his voice to Zelenskyy. He can’t stand someone standing up to him.
This is unbelievable.
February 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
BREAKING: There has just been a huge argument between Zelenskyy, Trump & Vance in the Oval Office.
Trump calls Zelenskyy disrespectful and says he “is no position to dictate” to the US.
Trump raises his voice to Zelenskyy. He can’t stand someone standing up to him.
This is unbelievable.
Trump calls Zelenskyy disrespectful and says he “is no position to dictate” to the US.
Trump raises his voice to Zelenskyy. He can’t stand someone standing up to him.
This is unbelievable.
“Aspiring authoritarians sometimes rely on thugs willing to do violence while denying any link to politicians. In the 2010s in Ukraine, these men were called Titushky. Today, the United States has its own Titushky: the Proud Boys,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social writes:
Trump’s Titushky
Freelance thuggery is now part of American politics.
www.theatlantic.com
February 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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“Aspiring authoritarians sometimes rely on thugs willing to do violence while denying any link to politicians. In the 2010s in Ukraine, these men were called Titushky. Today, the United States has its own Titushky: the Proud Boys,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social writes:
Trump’s Titushky
Freelance thuggery is now part of American politics.
www.theatlantic.com
February 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
“Aspiring authoritarians sometimes rely on thugs willing to do violence while denying any link to politicians. In the 2010s in Ukraine, these men were called Titushky. Today, the United States has its own Titushky: the Proud Boys,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social writes:
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Unbelievable news.
Pancreatic is one of the deadliest cancers.
New paper shows personalized mRNA vaccines can induce durable T cells that attack pancreatic cancer, with 75% of patients cancer free at three years—far, far better than standard of care.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Pancreatic is one of the deadliest cancers.
New paper shows personalized mRNA vaccines can induce durable T cells that attack pancreatic cancer, with 75% of patients cancer free at three years—far, far better than standard of care.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
February 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Unbelievable news.
Pancreatic is one of the deadliest cancers.
New paper shows personalized mRNA vaccines can induce durable T cells that attack pancreatic cancer, with 75% of patients cancer free at three years—far, far better than standard of care.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Pancreatic is one of the deadliest cancers.
New paper shows personalized mRNA vaccines can induce durable T cells that attack pancreatic cancer, with 75% of patients cancer free at three years—far, far better than standard of care.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Oliver Darcy has some very good points here
February 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Oliver Darcy has some very good points here
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“Warning to Big Law: those who fail to stand up while they can for the rule of law may rue its erosion and regret their silence.” Trump’s petty retribution violates the 1st and 6th amendments, but it still takes guts to ignore his threats and act honorably.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Warning to law firms: Stand up for the rule of law while you can
One by one, Trump is fencing in all his potential opponents. Now he’s sending a clear warning to lawyers to back off.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
“Warning to Big Law: those who fail to stand up while they can for the rule of law may rue its erosion and regret their silence.” Trump’s petty retribution violates the 1st and 6th amendments, but it still takes guts to ignore his threats and act honorably.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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TOMORROW- Friday, February 28th is BLACKOUT FRIDAY!
If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK!
Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore.
JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺
#24HourEconomicBlackout
If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK!
Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore.
JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺
#24HourEconomicBlackout
February 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
TOMORROW- Friday, February 28th is BLACKOUT FRIDAY!
If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK!
Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore.
JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺
#24HourEconomicBlackout
If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK!
Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore.
JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺
#24HourEconomicBlackout
Yes, I am, and not using FB today , not reading the Washington Post today.
February 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Yes, I am, and not using FB today , not reading the Washington Post today.
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More tragic news about NIH and NIH science. Grant system is frozen and intramural program is being slashed. All will claw back on treatments and cures for cancer and other human diseases. This can’t be what the public wants. 🧪 www.science.org/content/arti...
NIH ban on renewing senior scientists adds to assaults on its in-house research
Policy follows firings of tenure-track scientists and suspension of training programs
www.science.org
February 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
More tragic news about NIH and NIH science. Grant system is frozen and intramural program is being slashed. All will claw back on treatments and cures for cancer and other human diseases. This can’t be what the public wants. 🧪 www.science.org/content/arti...
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Jordy Meiselas: Well, look, people want fighters. The messaging on the right has worked so effectively because the Republican politicians are meeting this generation of voters where they exist in the digital ecosystems. Now, they're lying to them…
February 27, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Jordy Meiselas: Well, look, people want fighters. The messaging on the right has worked so effectively because the Republican politicians are meeting this generation of voters where they exist in the digital ecosystems. Now, they're lying to them…
This does not bode well. For next year's flu and COVID season.
NEW:
“Kennedy paused a multimillion dollar project to create a new Covid-19 vaccine in pill form on Tuesday, and the Food and Drug Administration canceled an advisory committee meeting on updating next season’s flu vaccine.”
newrepublic.com/post/192059/...
“Kennedy paused a multimillion dollar project to create a new Covid-19 vaccine in pill form on Tuesday, and the Food and Drug Administration canceled an advisory committee meeting on updating next season’s flu vaccine.”
newrepublic.com/post/192059/...
RFK Jr. Takes a Sledgehammer to Two Major Vaccine Developments
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is already implementing his dangerous anti-vax views at HHS.
newrepublic.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:06 AM
This does not bode well. For next year's flu and COVID season.
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JUST IN: Hundreds of NOAA and NWS employees were laid off Thursday in the latest round of federal workforce cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration. It’s not clear whether employees at the Boulder, Pueblo or Grand Junction offices were impacted.
National Weather Service, NOAA layoffs hit hundreds of federal workers
Hundreds of NOAA and National Weather Service employees were laid off Thursday in the latest round of federal workforce cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration.
www.denverpost.com
February 27, 2025 at 11:40 PM
JUST IN: Hundreds of NOAA and NWS employees were laid off Thursday in the latest round of federal workforce cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration. It’s not clear whether employees at the Boulder, Pueblo or Grand Junction offices were impacted.
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This morning, Chair @nikkifried.bsky.social visited the Capitol to welcome newly elected Florida Democrats to Tallahassee. Congratulations Representatives Jose Alvarez, Debra Tendrich, Leonard Spencer and Wallace Aristide 🎉
Let’s get to work!
Let’s get to work!
November 19, 2024 at 3:52 PM
This morning, Chair @nikkifried.bsky.social visited the Capitol to welcome newly elected Florida Democrats to Tallahassee. Congratulations Representatives Jose Alvarez, Debra Tendrich, Leonard Spencer and Wallace Aristide 🎉
Let’s get to work!
Let’s get to work!