Janet Small
@janetsmall.bsky.social
"I've spoken my peace and counted to three."
Former Twitter: @JaneyTheSmall. Opinions & snark about life, publishing, photography, hiking, genealogy, history, Christianity, marriage, science, nature, archaeology. SoCalifornia native. Tesla truth-teller.
Former Twitter: @JaneyTheSmall. Opinions & snark about life, publishing, photography, hiking, genealogy, history, Christianity, marriage, science, nature, archaeology. SoCalifornia native. Tesla truth-teller.
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Janet Small
@janetsmall.bsky.social
· Nov 10
You know that spy movie where the new president of the U.S. is actually a Russian asset?
Yes, that one.
Yes, that one.
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RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
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America's withdrawal from the World Health Organization is affecting the ability of U.S. scientists to track flu and other pathogens. That could be a blow to the development of the 2025 flu vaccine. n.pr/4onXnXP
Why next year's flu shot might not be as good as it should be
America's withdrawal from the World Health Organization is affecting the ability of U.S. scientists to track flu and other pathogens. That could be a blow to the development of the 2025 flu vaccine.
n.pr
November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
America's withdrawal from the World Health Organization is affecting the ability of U.S. scientists to track flu and other pathogens. That could be a blow to the development of the 2025 flu vaccine. n.pr/4onXnXP
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😷 N95 masks. Protect yourselves.
America's withdrawal from the World Health Organization is affecting the ability of U.S. scientists to track flu and other pathogens. That could be a blow to the development of the 2025 flu vaccine. n.pr/4onXnXP
Why next year's flu shot might not be as good as it should be
America's withdrawal from the World Health Organization is affecting the ability of U.S. scientists to track flu and other pathogens. That could be a blow to the development of the 2025 flu vaccine.
n.pr
November 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
😷 N95 masks. Protect yourselves.
Apparently a very important breakthrough for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers. A blood test.
November 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Apparently a very important breakthrough for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers. A blood test.
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BREAKING: PROP 50 PASSES
November 5, 2025 at 4:08 AM
BREAKING: PROP 50 PASSES
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BREAKING: PROP 50 HAS PASSED IN CALIFORNIA
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
BREAKING: PROP 50 HAS PASSED IN CALIFORNIA
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Two more people have been killed as Hegseth carried out another boat strike in the Eastern Pacific.
He said: “Protecting the homeland is our TOP priority”
No trial
No due process
No evidence
Just murder.
This is at least the 16th strike and 66 people have been killed.
He said: “Protecting the homeland is our TOP priority”
No trial
No due process
No evidence
Just murder.
This is at least the 16th strike and 66 people have been killed.
2 killed in U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific, Hegseth says
The military strike was at least the 16th strike on a suspected drug boat since President Donald Trump returned to office.
www.nbcnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Two more people have been killed as Hegseth carried out another boat strike in the Eastern Pacific.
He said: “Protecting the homeland is our TOP priority”
No trial
No due process
No evidence
Just murder.
This is at least the 16th strike and 66 people have been killed.
He said: “Protecting the homeland is our TOP priority”
No trial
No due process
No evidence
Just murder.
This is at least the 16th strike and 66 people have been killed.
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As the government shutdown stretches its way into the record books, Americans are feeling its worsening impacts. n.pr/4qXUWNs
The government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. See how it compares
As the government shutdown stretches its way into the record books, Americans are feeling its worsening impacts.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
As the government shutdown stretches its way into the record books, Americans are feeling its worsening impacts. n.pr/4qXUWNs
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Virginia’s next Governor is Abigail Spanberger! She will bring people together and get things done for Virginia. Congratulations on your victory!
November 5, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Virginia’s next Governor is Abigail Spanberger! She will bring people together and get things done for Virginia. Congratulations on your victory!
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As I am one of the climate scientists he is referring to here - and I am a scientist who decided to dedicate her life to working on climate precisely because of how unjustly it disproportionately impacts the poor and vulnerable - let me clarify my rationale and thoughts below. 🧵
Bill Gates defends contentious climate shift
"I'm glad people are listening," he said, before adding that it was hard to convey "nuanced positions nowadays."
www.axios.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
As I am one of the climate scientists he is referring to here - and I am a scientist who decided to dedicate her life to working on climate precisely because of how unjustly it disproportionately impacts the poor and vulnerable - let me clarify my rationale and thoughts below. 🧵
In case anyone needs a reminder of how successful the Republican attack on public health has been:
A person who is the first probable measles case near Salt Lake City refuses to speak to the health department, so anyone they came into contact with can’t be warned.
This is especially insidious…
A person who is the first probable measles case near Salt Lake City refuses to speak to the health department, so anyone they came into contact with can’t be warned.
This is especially insidious…
Measles outbreak investigation in Utah blocked by patient who refuses to talk
The person refused to even tell health officials their address.
arstechnica.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Cat lovers, see this. #cats #catlovers
Cat in San Francisco euthanized after latest bird flu infection tied to raw pet food #ThatCovidLife #CovidIsNotOver
Cat in San Francisco euthanized after latest bird flu infection tied to raw pet food
Federal health officials are warning that certain lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats may be contaminated with H5N1 bird flu.
apnews.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Cat lovers, see this. #cats #catlovers
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Cry harder
Trump brought Prop 50 upon himself
Trump brought Prop 50 upon himself
November 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Cry harder
Trump brought Prop 50 upon himself
Trump brought Prop 50 upon himself
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Let's get this done, California. Vote YES on Prop 50.
November 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Let's get this done, California. Vote YES on Prop 50.
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Not yet. Thanks for asking! Let's give it a go with the hashtags... #elderabuse #undueinfluence #guardianships #conservatorships
Any luck finding an elder law pack yet? Seems much needed. Maybe a few hashtags with help. #elderabuse #undueinfluence #guardianships #conservatorships
November 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Not yet. Thanks for asking! Let's give it a go with the hashtags... #elderabuse #undueinfluence #guardianships #conservatorships
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The cruelty is the point.
“Operation Midway Blitz” will continue in and around Chicago through Halloween weekend.
Pritzker Asked For ICE Raid Pause For Halloween—Kristi Noem Said No
“Operation Midway Blitz” will continue in and around Chicago through Halloween weekend.
www.forbes.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The cruelty is the point.
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JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
Another lie from Ms. Noem.
Kristi Noem: "No American citizens have been arrested or detained. We focus on those who are here illegally. And anything you would hear or report that would be different than that is simply not true and false reporting."
November 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Another lie from Ms. Noem.
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Pritzker: "Imagine it. Children who woke up that morning, expectant with joy & excitement to put on their costumes & celebrate with their neighbors in what they thought was a safe place at their homes. Armed, masked agents, terrorizing innocent people, especially children, is unconscionable."
October 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Pritzker: "Imagine it. Children who woke up that morning, expectant with joy & excitement to put on their costumes & celebrate with their neighbors in what they thought was a safe place at their homes. Armed, masked agents, terrorizing innocent people, especially children, is unconscionable."
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Trump Accuses Judges in Food Stamps Ruling of Being Biased Against Starvation
November 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Trump Accuses Judges in Food Stamps Ruling of Being Biased Against Starvation
Trump doesn't want the shutdown on his record. So he's told the GOP to scrape the filibuster. The last shutdown decimated businesses. But now we know: it is Mike Johnson's shutdown.
Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump threw himself into the shutdown debate, calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster and reopen the government, an idea swiftly rejected Friday by Republican leaders who have long opposed such a move.
Republican leaders reject President Donald Trump’s demands to scrap the Senate filibuster to end the shutdown
Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump threw himself into the shutdown debate, calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster and reopen the government, an idea swiftly rejected Friday by R…
www.chicagotribune.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Trump doesn't want the shutdown on his record. So he's told the GOP to scrape the filibuster. The last shutdown decimated businesses. But now we know: it is Mike Johnson's shutdown.
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Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump threw himself into the shutdown debate, calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster and reopen the government, an idea swiftly rejected Friday by Republican leaders who have long opposed such a move.
Republican leaders reject President Donald Trump’s demands to scrap the Senate filibuster to end the shutdown
Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump threw himself into the shutdown debate, calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster and reopen the government, an idea swiftly rejected Friday by R…
www.chicagotribune.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump threw himself into the shutdown debate, calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster and reopen the government, an idea swiftly rejected Friday by Republican leaders who have long opposed such a move.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:12 AM