Jane BIVL
@janebivl.bsky.social
Omnivorous interest in the Constitution, baseball (Nationals), film, plants, food, science, arts, public policy, ranked choice voting, smart, progressive humans. Swiftie. Grandma. Chesapeake Bay kayaker. No DMs. Not looking for love
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EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Tell your MAGA family at the table Thanksgiving. No GOP member has a plan to make health care affordable for anyone but billionaires.
November 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Tell your MAGA family at the table Thanksgiving. No GOP member has a plan to make health care affordable for anyone but billionaires.
They were inches away from winning. Great series. Love the @torontobluejays.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 12:21 PM
They were inches away from winning. Great series. Love the @torontobluejays.bsky.social
Listen. Remember. Believe.
I’m just going to say it…
It’s pretty damn validating to hear Barack Obama say the same things we’ve been shouting for months, and longer.
It’s pretty damn validating to hear Barack Obama say the same things we’ve been shouting for months, and longer.
November 2, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Listen. Remember. Believe.
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Thank you Congressman Neguse for laying it plain.
October 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Thank you Congressman Neguse for laying it plain.
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Brutal.
A true leader would resign based on this alone.
A true leader would resign based on this alone.
October 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Brutal.
A true leader would resign based on this alone.
A true leader would resign based on this alone.
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Since HHS Secretary Brainworm is having the FDA review mifepristone for its safety and effectiveness, it's a good time to remind everyone of the following:
#DefendersOfDemocracy
#DefendersOfDemocracy
September 25, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Since HHS Secretary Brainworm is having the FDA review mifepristone for its safety and effectiveness, it's a good time to remind everyone of the following:
#DefendersOfDemocracy
#DefendersOfDemocracy
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NEW
WIRED led the way in reporting on Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the US government. My colleagues and I spoke to 100s of employees at dozens of agencies to understand what happened.
This is the definitive story of DOGE as told by those who experienced it
www.wired.com/story/oral-h...
WIRED led the way in reporting on Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the US government. My colleagues and I spoke to 100s of employees at dozens of agencies to understand what happened.
This is the definitive story of DOGE as told by those who experienced it
www.wired.com/story/oral-h...
The Story of DOGE, as Told by Federal Workers
WIRED spoke with more than 200 federal workers in dozens of agencies to learn what happened as the Department of Government Efficiency tore through their offices.
www.wired.com
September 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
NEW
WIRED led the way in reporting on Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the US government. My colleagues and I spoke to 100s of employees at dozens of agencies to understand what happened.
This is the definitive story of DOGE as told by those who experienced it
www.wired.com/story/oral-h...
WIRED led the way in reporting on Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the US government. My colleagues and I spoke to 100s of employees at dozens of agencies to understand what happened.
This is the definitive story of DOGE as told by those who experienced it
www.wired.com/story/oral-h...
This film is beautiful, and it’s available to stream via the Richmond Film Festival through September 28. It’s so worth your time.
In our latest National Arts & Culture webinar, filmmaker Sandra Luckow discusses her new documentary "Vanishing: A Love Story," which explores award-winning novelist Cai Emmons' heartful journey toward death. Watch on-demand now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYWe...
#EndOfLifeDecisions #PersonalAgency
#EndOfLifeDecisions #PersonalAgency
National Arts & Culture Series - Vanishing: A Love Story with Sandra Luckow
YouTube video by Compassion & Choices
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September 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This film is beautiful, and it’s available to stream via the Richmond Film Festival through September 28. It’s so worth your time.
Among all the big things in life, taking care of this stuff is also important. Take of yourself and the ones you love who might need to take care of you. Knowledge is power. Don’t ask me how I know.
Healthcare proxy, agent, power of attorney — what's the difference?
Learn more about these key terms and how you can choose a trusted representative to speak on your behalf:
compassionandchoices.org/news/who-wil...
#HealthcareProxy #AdvanceCarePlanning
Learn more about these key terms and how you can choose a trusted representative to speak on your behalf:
compassionandchoices.org/news/who-wil...
#HealthcareProxy #AdvanceCarePlanning
Who will speak for you? A guide to choosing a healthcare proxy - Compassion & Choices
Do you have questions about the language behind advance care planning? A critical part of the process is choosing someone who will represent you in case you can’t represent yourself. But the terms…
compassionandchoices.org
September 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Among all the big things in life, taking care of this stuff is also important. Take of yourself and the ones you love who might need to take care of you. Knowledge is power. Don’t ask me how I know.
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The NYT’s digital investigations are invaluable and unparalleled by any other news org. This one proves ICE murdered a man, and lied about what led up to that murder. (Gift link) www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How an Attempted ICE Arrest Near Chicago Turned Deadly (Gift Article)
The New York Times analyzed surveillance, police body-camera footage and bystander videos to understand what happened when an immigration agent shot and killed a motorist in a Chicago suburb.
www.nytimes.com
September 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The NYT’s digital investigations are invaluable and unparalleled by any other news org. This one proves ICE murdered a man, and lied about what led up to that murder. (Gift link) www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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After the Colbert thing Trump said that Kimmel was next. This has been in the works for a while.
September 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
After the Colbert thing Trump said that Kimmel was next. This has been in the works for a while.
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This is insane. Once again, Kimmel didn't even say what Carr accused him of saying.
Update: It's not just Nexstar
“Jimmy Kimmel Live will be preempted indefinitely” - per an ABC spokesperson
“Jimmy Kimmel Live will be preempted indefinitely” - per an ABC spokesperson
This is...something
Nexstar, one of largest owners of TV stations in the country, is pre-empting JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE "for the foreseeable future":
"Nexstar strongly objects to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel concerning the killing of Charlie Kirk and will replace the show with other programming."
Nexstar, one of largest owners of TV stations in the country, is pre-empting JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE "for the foreseeable future":
"Nexstar strongly objects to recent comments made by Mr. Kimmel concerning the killing of Charlie Kirk and will replace the show with other programming."
September 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM
This is insane. Once again, Kimmel didn't even say what Carr accused him of saying.
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This is why they’re deleting studies
September 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This is why they’re deleting studies
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Sickening: A conversation with George Retes, an Army veteran swept up in a California raid
A U.S. Citizen Detained by ICE for Three Days Tells His Story
A conversation with George Retes, an Army veteran swept up in a California raid
www.theatlantic.com
September 17, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Sickening: A conversation with George Retes, an Army veteran swept up in a California raid
This is stunningly on point. And we are galloping toward the same end.
September 15, 2025 at 10:35 AM
This is stunningly on point. And we are galloping toward the same end.
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He was an unrepentant racist, transphobe, homophobe, and misogynist who often wrapped his bigotry in Bible verses, because there was no other way to pretend that it was morally correct.
He had children, as do many vile people.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
He had children, as do many vile people.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Deserves No Mourning
The white Christian nationalist provocateur wasn’t a promoter of civil discourse. He preached hate, bigotry, and division
www.thenation.com
September 15, 2025 at 9:59 AM
He was an unrepentant racist, transphobe, homophobe, and misogynist who often wrapped his bigotry in Bible verses, because there was no other way to pretend that it was morally correct.
He had children, as do many vile people.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
He had children, as do many vile people.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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Remembering the Uvalde and Newton massacres and all other school shootings in the U.S.
September 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Remembering the Uvalde and Newton massacres and all other school shootings in the U.S.
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Robert Reich, who worked for Ford & Carter, served as labor Sec for Clinton, and was on Obama's economic transition advisory board — cites progressives like @zohrankmamdani @grahamformaine.bsky.social & @abdulelsayed.bsky.social as the “future” for Dems.
Full post: www.facebook.com/share/p/15zD...
Full post: www.facebook.com/share/p/15zD...
September 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Robert Reich, who worked for Ford & Carter, served as labor Sec for Clinton, and was on Obama's economic transition advisory board — cites progressives like @zohrankmamdani @grahamformaine.bsky.social & @abdulelsayed.bsky.social as the “future” for Dems.
Full post: www.facebook.com/share/p/15zD...
Full post: www.facebook.com/share/p/15zD...
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The thing to emphasize here is that this treatment is *utterly normal.* It's part of the system of detention which has existed for decades. Folkston has been like this for many, many years,
korean reporting is nightmarish on the conditions Korean workers were contained in
September 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The thing to emphasize here is that this treatment is *utterly normal.* It's part of the system of detention which has existed for decades. Folkston has been like this for many, many years,
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The mortgage fraud claim against Lisa Cook is false, per documents obtained by Reuters.
Bill Pulte's accusation, the sole pretext Trump used to fire her from the Fed, was that she claimed two homes as primary residence.
These docs show she did not.
www.reuters.com/world/us/fed...
Bill Pulte's accusation, the sole pretext Trump used to fire her from the Fed, was that she claimed two homes as primary residence.
These docs show she did not.
www.reuters.com/world/us/fed...
Exclusive: Fed Governor Cook declared her Atlanta property as “vacation home,” documents show
A loan estimate for an Atlanta home purchased by Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve governor accused of mortgage fraud by the Trump administration, shows that Cook had declared the property as a “vacation home,” according to a document reviewed by Reuters.
www.reuters.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The mortgage fraud claim against Lisa Cook is false, per documents obtained by Reuters.
Bill Pulte's accusation, the sole pretext Trump used to fire her from the Fed, was that she claimed two homes as primary residence.
These docs show she did not.
www.reuters.com/world/us/fed...
Bill Pulte's accusation, the sole pretext Trump used to fire her from the Fed, was that she claimed two homes as primary residence.
These docs show she did not.
www.reuters.com/world/us/fed...
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Kash Patel Is DANGEROUSLY UNFIT To Lead The FBI!
YouTube video by Glenn Kirschner
youtu.be
September 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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While our country is still processing the death of Charlie Kirk, it's more important than ever for our media institutions to have integrity. I react to MSNBC's firing of Matthew Dowd and explain why capitulation can't be an option for our journalists.
Watch here: youtu.be/oIS2Lb3B-EY
Watch here: youtu.be/oIS2Lb3B-EY
MSNBC Shows True Colors in Aftermath of Kirk Assassination
YouTube video by The Warning with Steve Schmidt
youtu.be
September 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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From me, a list of Trump supporters who killed, or tried to kill, Democrats and opponents of Trump in recent years (since the right are now claiming all the political violence is from the left!)
Receipts:
zeteo.com/p/charlie-ki...
Receipts:
zeteo.com/p/charlie-ki...
September 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
From me, a list of Trump supporters who killed, or tried to kill, Democrats and opponents of Trump in recent years (since the right are now claiming all the political violence is from the left!)
Receipts:
zeteo.com/p/charlie-ki...
Receipts:
zeteo.com/p/charlie-ki...