Melissa C
@hopefulmc.bsky.social
Doodle mom, NY Giants/Mets sufferer, Maine wannabe, NoVA resident, loyal friend, favorite daughter, favorite sister, avid stitcher, travel fanatic, newbie gardener.
A beautiful article by my friend Maria Grant.
Lessons to be Learned from Brandi Carlile by Maria Grant talbotspy.org/lessons-to-b...
Lessons to be Learned from Brandi Carlile by Maria Grant talbotspy.org/lessons-to-b...
Lessons to be Learned from Brandi Carlile by Maria Grant - Talbot Spy
I’ve been a huge fan of Brandi Carlile for years. I love her voice. I love the songs she writes. But lately, I’ve been thinking about what a difference she
talbotspy.org
May 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
A beautiful article by my friend Maria Grant.
Lessons to be Learned from Brandi Carlile by Maria Grant talbotspy.org/lessons-to-b...
Lessons to be Learned from Brandi Carlile by Maria Grant talbotspy.org/lessons-to-b...
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‘I Messed Up At Work Again,’ Crestfallen Michael Waltz Texts Wife, National Geographic Editorial Staff
March 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
‘I Messed Up At Work Again,’ Crestfallen Michael Waltz Texts Wife, National Geographic Editorial Staff
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Pete Hegseth must resign or be fired immediately.
March 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Pete Hegseth must resign or be fired immediately.
A great read with good stats and details. Almost @maddow.msnbc.com like.
Practicing What You Preach Might Be A Good Idea by Maria Grant talbotspy.org/practicing-w...
Practicing What You Preach Might Be A Good Idea by Maria Grant talbotspy.org/practicing-w...
Practicing What You Preach Might Be A Good Idea by Maria Grant - Talbot Spy
As President Trump rants about government waste, he continues to spend taxpayer money, as my mom used to say, “like a drunken sailor.” Want some examples?
talbotspy.org
March 26, 2025 at 12:02 AM
A great read with good stats and details. Almost @maddow.msnbc.com like.
Practicing What You Preach Might Be A Good Idea by Maria Grant talbotspy.org/practicing-w...
Practicing What You Preach Might Be A Good Idea by Maria Grant talbotspy.org/practicing-w...
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And you are in a position to DO SOMETHING about it. Articles of impeachment for Hegseth should have already been filed
March 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
And you are in a position to DO SOMETHING about it. Articles of impeachment for Hegseth should have already been filed
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The eventual fate of the GOP
Budapest today. People are demanding that PM Orban resign.
March 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The eventual fate of the GOP
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With an opposition party like this, what is the point?
March 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
With an opposition party like this, what is the point?
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@schumer.senate.gov
@kirstengillibrand2.bsky.social
@democrats.org
@klobuchar.senate.gov
READ THE COMMENTS
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@kirstengillibrand2.bsky.social
@democrats.org
@klobuchar.senate.gov
READ THE COMMENTS
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March 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM
@schumer.senate.gov
@kirstengillibrand2.bsky.social
@democrats.org
@klobuchar.senate.gov
READ THE COMMENTS
😡😡
@kirstengillibrand2.bsky.social
@democrats.org
@klobuchar.senate.gov
READ THE COMMENTS
😡😡
Proud of @beyer.house.gov and his staff for representing us and standing up for Democracy. Thank you for engaging with us.
March 3, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Proud of @beyer.house.gov and his staff for representing us and standing up for Democracy. Thank you for engaging with us.
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Kash Patel’s confirmation as FBI director is a disgrace. A Trump loyalist with a history of spreading conspiracy theories now holds the keys to our nation’s top law enforcement agency. This is a direct threat to democracy.
www.nbcnews.com/poli...
www.nbcnews.com/poli...
February 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Kash Patel’s confirmation as FBI director is a disgrace. A Trump loyalist with a history of spreading conspiracy theories now holds the keys to our nation’s top law enforcement agency. This is a direct threat to democracy.
www.nbcnews.com/poli...
www.nbcnews.com/poli...
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The Constitution gives Congress power to establish the U.S. Postal Service.
It did, by law, during the
Washington administration. Its status as an independent agency was established by Congress in law.
USPS is wildly popular with the American people and its service is essential and irreplaceable.
It did, by law, during the
Washington administration. Its status as an independent agency was established by Congress in law.
USPS is wildly popular with the American people and its service is essential and irreplaceable.
📬🚨 HUGE NEWS 📬🚨
Trump plans to fire the USPS governing board, merge the Postal Service into the Commerce Department.
It would disrupt 55 years of non-political mail service, and threatens to upend trillions of dollars of ecommerce and the 250 year-old US mail system.
Trump plans to fire the USPS governing board, merge the Postal Service into the Commerce Department.
It would disrupt 55 years of non-political mail service, and threatens to upend trillions of dollars of ecommerce and the 250 year-old US mail system.
Trump expected to take control of USPS, fire postal board, officials say
The move threatens to upend trillions of dollars in ecommerce business and the 250 year-old Postal Service.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The Constitution gives Congress power to establish the U.S. Postal Service.
It did, by law, during the
Washington administration. Its status as an independent agency was established by Congress in law.
USPS is wildly popular with the American people and its service is essential and irreplaceable.
It did, by law, during the
Washington administration. Its status as an independent agency was established by Congress in law.
USPS is wildly popular with the American people and its service is essential and irreplaceable.
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trump wants to be able to tell the USPS not to deliver ballots to blue states www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Trump expected to take control of USPS, fire postal board, officials say
The move threatens to upend trillions of dollars in e-commerce business and the 250-year-old Postal Service.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 21, 2025 at 2:47 AM
trump wants to be able to tell the USPS not to deliver ballots to blue states www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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"Key congressional Republicans have powers they’re choosing not to use...
"Senator Susan Collins, for example, believes the White House and DOGE may be breaking the law. She doesn’t, however, seem eager to use her considerable influence..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
"Senator Susan Collins, for example, believes the White House and DOGE may be breaking the law. She doesn’t, however, seem eager to use her considerable influence..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
February 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
"Key congressional Republicans have powers they’re choosing not to use...
"Senator Susan Collins, for example, believes the White House and DOGE may be breaking the law. She doesn’t, however, seem eager to use her considerable influence..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
"Senator Susan Collins, for example, believes the White House and DOGE may be breaking the law. She doesn’t, however, seem eager to use her considerable influence..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
February 21, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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The CFPB isn’t even funded by your tax dollars… and it’s still raking in BILLIONS in recouped money to help defrauded Americans.
The Trump admin isn’t going after it because of “efficiency.” It’s going after it so Elon and other scammers and grifters get a free pass.
The Trump admin isn’t going after it because of “efficiency.” It’s going after it so Elon and other scammers and grifters get a free pass.
February 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The CFPB isn’t even funded by your tax dollars… and it’s still raking in BILLIONS in recouped money to help defrauded Americans.
The Trump admin isn’t going after it because of “efficiency.” It’s going after it so Elon and other scammers and grifters get a free pass.
The Trump admin isn’t going after it because of “efficiency.” It’s going after it so Elon and other scammers and grifters get a free pass.
www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
@beyer.house.gov, @markwarner.bsky.social, @kaine.senate.gov @ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social this is making me panic.
@beyer.house.gov, @markwarner.bsky.social, @kaine.senate.gov @ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social this is making me panic.
The SAVE Act Would Disenfranchise Millions of Citizens
The SAVE Act would require all Americans to prove their citizenship with documentation unavailable to millions and upend the way every American citizen registers to vote.
www.americanprogress.org
February 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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I want YOU to join Indivisible! 💪 Democracy needs all of us to stand up, speak out, and fight back against authoritarianism. Together, we can protect our rights, our votes, and our future. Be the change—join the movement today! ✊ #Indivisible #DemocracyWins
February 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I want YOU to join Indivisible! 💪 Democracy needs all of us to stand up, speak out, and fight back against authoritarianism. Together, we can protect our rights, our votes, and our future. Be the change—join the movement today! ✊ #Indivisible #DemocracyWins
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Folks trying to save USAID are trying to counterprogram Musk's $40 million Super Bowl ad. They're asking everyone to share this video as widely as you can today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqUE...
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February 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Folks trying to save USAID are trying to counterprogram Musk's $40 million Super Bowl ad. They're asking everyone to share this video as widely as you can today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqUE...
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Not so brilliant.
Meanwhile... we the people have spent 7 million dollars on Elon and his stooges for a weeks worth of "work". Make it make sense. rollcall.com/2025/02/04/w...
White House opens funding spigot for DOGE expenses - Roll Call
Nearly $7 million over the past week has gone to cover the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency’s expenses.
rollcall.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Not so brilliant.
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Our congressional delegation pursuing oversight on reports of Elon Musk’s illegal activity at USAID was just barred from entering the building on the orders of Musk and the Trump Administration.
Nobody elected Musk — this is illegal and corrupt and we will keep fighting it.
Nobody elected Musk — this is illegal and corrupt and we will keep fighting it.
Members of Congress with @beyer.house.gov @vanhollen.senate.gov now seeking entry at USAID
February 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Our congressional delegation pursuing oversight on reports of Elon Musk’s illegal activity at USAID was just barred from entering the building on the orders of Musk and the Trump Administration.
Nobody elected Musk — this is illegal and corrupt and we will keep fighting it.
Nobody elected Musk — this is illegal and corrupt and we will keep fighting it.
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Many of you may not be familiar with #NIH grants. Here are some facts to help you understand the magnitude of this disaster.
1) NIH grants are extremely difficult to get & not "free money". Researchers must have preliminary data & write detailed proposals. Mine was >200pages & took years to put
1) NIH grants are extremely difficult to get & not "free money". Researchers must have preliminary data & write detailed proposals. Mine was >200pages & took years to put
January 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Many of you may not be familiar with #NIH grants. Here are some facts to help you understand the magnitude of this disaster.
1) NIH grants are extremely difficult to get & not "free money". Researchers must have preliminary data & write detailed proposals. Mine was >200pages & took years to put
1) NIH grants are extremely difficult to get & not "free money". Researchers must have preliminary data & write detailed proposals. Mine was >200pages & took years to put
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So the Dems are aligned in using the Hegspeth allegations to oppose him. Dumb.
The man is not qualified for the job. That is all that matters. He has never managed more than 100 people. He won't be the actual one running DOD because he has no clue how.
And this is what the Dems focus on ?
The man is not qualified for the job. That is all that matters. He has never managed more than 100 people. He won't be the actual one running DOD because he has no clue how.
And this is what the Dems focus on ?
January 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
So the Dems are aligned in using the Hegspeth allegations to oppose him. Dumb.
The man is not qualified for the job. That is all that matters. He has never managed more than 100 people. He won't be the actual one running DOD because he has no clue how.
And this is what the Dems focus on ?
The man is not qualified for the job. That is all that matters. He has never managed more than 100 people. He won't be the actual one running DOD because he has no clue how.
And this is what the Dems focus on ?
Aaron Rupar (@aaron.rupar) on Threads
Tim Kaine is really good at this
www.threads.net
January 23, 2025 at 4:17 AM
@repdonbeyer.bsky.social, as the House moves toward a second vote for H.R. 9495, we need ALL the Democrats in the House to vote NO. With strong bipartisan support, there’s a risk it will advance to the Senate and pass. Please continue working to influence your colleagues to join you in voting NO.
November 20, 2024 at 3:21 AM
@repdonbeyer.bsky.social, as the House moves toward a second vote for H.R. 9495, we need ALL the Democrats in the House to vote NO. With strong bipartisan support, there’s a risk it will advance to the Senate and pass. Please continue working to influence your colleagues to join you in voting NO.