JDInRealLife 🇺🇦
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She/Her. I do politics. I do public and behavioral health issues. And in 2025, I exist to RESIST Nazis and Fascists 🩷💜💙 Vote YES on #Prop50 CA.
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@jdinreallife.bsky.social
· Sep 25
Y'all, I went down a rabbit hole, curious about Donald Trump's claims of stopping the war between Armenia (not Albania) and Azerbaijan.
The tl;dr, unsurprisingly, is that this answer is far more complex than a peace deal and raises a lot of questions about the implications for the region. A thread:
The tl;dr, unsurprisingly, is that this answer is far more complex than a peace deal and raises a lot of questions about the implications for the region. A thread:
Damn. Open Secrets now charges a fee. I get that websites are businesses, but a paywall for public information is too much. It's already hard enough to get people to do research...
I don't know the answer, but we've got to find a better business model for useful websites.
I don't know the answer, but we've got to find a better business model for useful websites.
December 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Damn. Open Secrets now charges a fee. I get that websites are businesses, but a paywall for public information is too much. It's already hard enough to get people to do research...
I don't know the answer, but we've got to find a better business model for useful websites.
I don't know the answer, but we've got to find a better business model for useful websites.
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Meiselas: The official Trump U.S. National Security Strategy document has been released. The document says a top priority of the U.S. is "cultivating resistance to Europe's current trajectory." In other words, to destroy the European Union.
December 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Meiselas: The official Trump U.S. National Security Strategy document has been released. The document says a top priority of the U.S. is "cultivating resistance to Europe's current trajectory." In other words, to destroy the European Union.
I know we're all in the mood to sing Costco's praises for many worthy reasons this week, so let me add $20 trees to the list.
I've never had a real tree before, but as a single girl.This is what I can carry into my house by myself. So thanks, Costco.
I've never had a real tree before, but as a single girl.This is what I can carry into my house by myself. So thanks, Costco.
December 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I know we're all in the mood to sing Costco's praises for many worthy reasons this week, so let me add $20 trees to the list.
I've never had a real tree before, but as a single girl.This is what I can carry into my house by myself. So thanks, Costco.
I've never had a real tree before, but as a single girl.This is what I can carry into my house by myself. So thanks, Costco.
Every damn department should be on it like this.
Looking at you LAPD and CHP and SacPD AND ALL THE REST.
Looking at you LAPD and CHP and SacPD AND ALL THE REST.
Police Chief Brian O’Hara has delivered a blunt message to his department: If an officer witnesses ICE agents using illegal force and fails to step in, they will be fired. 👏 👏 👏
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
www.ms.now
December 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Every damn department should be on it like this.
Looking at you LAPD and CHP and SacPD AND ALL THE REST.
Looking at you LAPD and CHP and SacPD AND ALL THE REST.
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Police Chief Brian O’Hara has delivered a blunt message to his department: If an officer witnesses ICE agents using illegal force and fails to step in, they will be fired. 👏 👏 👏
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
www.ms.now
December 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Police Chief Brian O’Hara has delivered a blunt message to his department: If an officer witnesses ICE agents using illegal force and fails to step in, they will be fired. 👏 👏 👏
I got a weekly try-it-out pass from a kickboxing studio and went in for my first class this morning...
Trainer asked "Why are you interested in joining our studio?"
Me, after gesturing at the world:
"I want to hit and kick stuff."
Trainer asked "Why are you interested in joining our studio?"
Me, after gesturing at the world:
"I want to hit and kick stuff."
December 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I got a weekly try-it-out pass from a kickboxing studio and went in for my first class this morning...
Trainer asked "Why are you interested in joining our studio?"
Me, after gesturing at the world:
"I want to hit and kick stuff."
Trainer asked "Why are you interested in joining our studio?"
Me, after gesturing at the world:
"I want to hit and kick stuff."
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Worst Nativity set EVER.
December 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Worst Nativity set EVER.
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In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.
Woman Hailed as Hero for Smashing Man's Meta Smart Glasses on Subway
A New York subway rider has accused a woman of breaking his Meta smart glasses. She was later hailed as a hero.
futurism.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.
Holy. Shit.
Sabrina Carpenter ratioed the White House after it used her song in an ICE video.
The WH deleted the post…but now it’s back with a new ICE video, this time using an altered clip from Carpenter’s SNL monologue.
The WH deleted the post…but now it’s back with a new ICE video, this time using an altered clip from Carpenter’s SNL monologue.
December 6, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Holy. Shit.
This is one of those days that I don't think I can handle the timeline. Or going outside.
I can't see another kidnapping. I can't see more genocide and hunger. I can't see another abusive thing. I can't see what Congress is and isn't doing.
I don't know how we're supposed to keep surviving this.
I can't see another kidnapping. I can't see more genocide and hunger. I can't see another abusive thing. I can't see what Congress is and isn't doing.
I don't know how we're supposed to keep surviving this.
December 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This is one of those days that I don't think I can handle the timeline. Or going outside.
I can't see another kidnapping. I can't see more genocide and hunger. I can't see another abusive thing. I can't see what Congress is and isn't doing.
I don't know how we're supposed to keep surviving this.
I can't see another kidnapping. I can't see more genocide and hunger. I can't see another abusive thing. I can't see what Congress is and isn't doing.
I don't know how we're supposed to keep surviving this.
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I don’t know, I still randomly trip out over the fact that the President told states to specifically gerrymander for him. And they did.
December 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I don’t know, I still randomly trip out over the fact that the President told states to specifically gerrymander for him. And they did.
Here's the thing: I don't think the Texas maps are actually going to help republicans. Several people have done decent analyses, and i'm inclined to believe these maps may do more harm to Republicans and help Democrats.
But would be hilarious.
Which got me thinking, wondering...
But would be hilarious.
Which got me thinking, wondering...
I said this would be the Republican justices play. Let Texas use the racist maps now. Later they’ll say it’s “too late” to change them.
Supreme Court Clears the Way for Republican-Friendly Texas Voting Maps
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Here's the thing: I don't think the Texas maps are actually going to help republicans. Several people have done decent analyses, and i'm inclined to believe these maps may do more harm to Republicans and help Democrats.
But would be hilarious.
Which got me thinking, wondering...
But would be hilarious.
Which got me thinking, wondering...
I don't do videos or make content, but I have the best script in my head for a video right now.
I even got rid of tiktok, so I wouldn't know how to capcut it anymore to attempt to do it.
My own creativity is lost on me.
I even got rid of tiktok, so I wouldn't know how to capcut it anymore to attempt to do it.
My own creativity is lost on me.
December 5, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I don't do videos or make content, but I have the best script in my head for a video right now.
I even got rid of tiktok, so I wouldn't know how to capcut it anymore to attempt to do it.
My own creativity is lost on me.
I even got rid of tiktok, so I wouldn't know how to capcut it anymore to attempt to do it.
My own creativity is lost on me.
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This is the story tonight. Every Dem who was in that room should be telling us what they saw.
Himes: "What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service ... any American who sees the video that I saw will see the US military attacking shipwrecked sailors."
December 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
This is the story tonight. Every Dem who was in that room should be telling us what they saw.
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ABC News and MS NOW reports that a Virginia grand jury has refused to re-indict Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges
December 4, 2025 at 10:41 PM
ABC News and MS NOW reports that a Virginia grand jury has refused to re-indict Letitia James on mortgage fraud charges
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This rules people.com/halle-berry-...
December 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This rules people.com/halle-berry-...
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This is a million times worse than anything Hunter Biden was accused of doing in even the most fevered right-wing conspiracy dream
UPDATE: Trump Jr.-backed startup receives $620 million Pentagon loan
In October, Popular Information reported that the Pentagon awarded a contract to Unusual Machines, an obscure drone company that President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., joined as an advisor in Novemb...
popular.info
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This is a million times worse than anything Hunter Biden was accused of doing in even the most fevered right-wing conspiracy dream
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The shift to EVs is happening—fast. Manufacturers can either embrace the long-term transition or chase short-term gains by clinging to petrol and diesel.
China is choosing the long view. Many in Europe aren’t. The risk? Ending up with cars no one wants, lost market share, and shuttered factories.
China is choosing the long view. Many in Europe aren’t. The risk? Ending up with cars no one wants, lost market share, and shuttered factories.
December 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The shift to EVs is happening—fast. Manufacturers can either embrace the long-term transition or chase short-term gains by clinging to petrol and diesel.
China is choosing the long view. Many in Europe aren’t. The risk? Ending up with cars no one wants, lost market share, and shuttered factories.
China is choosing the long view. Many in Europe aren’t. The risk? Ending up with cars no one wants, lost market share, and shuttered factories.
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They need to release this video to the public
December 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
They need to release this video to the public
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Glad Hesgeth is under fire and impeachment may come.
Now do RFK Jr., who is actively harming and killing American children with his quack pseudoscience!
Now do RFK Jr., who is actively harming and killing American children with his quack pseudoscience!
December 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Glad Hesgeth is under fire and impeachment may come.
Now do RFK Jr., who is actively harming and killing American children with his quack pseudoscience!
Now do RFK Jr., who is actively harming and killing American children with his quack pseudoscience!
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GOP Rep. Mike Turner: "This activity that's happening in the Caribbean where they are hitting these boats -- these individuals if they were captured and tried and convicted, they would be guilty of criminal activity for which they're not subject to capital punishment. These people are being killed."
December 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
GOP Rep. Mike Turner: "This activity that's happening in the Caribbean where they are hitting these boats -- these individuals if they were captured and tried and convicted, they would be guilty of criminal activity for which they're not subject to capital punishment. These people are being killed."
Also, why do we even use car seats? Kids can benefit from being tossed around a little. This will prepare them for encounters with ICE.
CONSUMER CHOICE!!
CONSUMER CHOICE!!
Sean Duffy on slashing fuel economy standards: "This rule will actually allow you to bring back the 1970s station wagon. Maybe a little wood paneling on the side. We can bring back choice to consumers."
December 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Also, why do we even use car seats? Kids can benefit from being tossed around a little. This will prepare them for encounters with ICE.
CONSUMER CHOICE!!
CONSUMER CHOICE!!
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Next up: rear-facing back seats in station wagons.
Sean Duffy on slashing fuel economy standards: "This rule will actually allow you to bring back the 1970s station wagon. Maybe a little wood paneling on the side. We can bring back choice to consumers."
December 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Next up: rear-facing back seats in station wagons.
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ICE is moving from illegal raids and brutality to ethnic cleansing, just like any good Gestapo would do...
December 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
ICE is moving from illegal raids and brutality to ethnic cleansing, just like any good Gestapo would do...
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Spotify needs to remove the ICE recruitment ads. If you hear one, make sure to give it a thumbs down.
December 4, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Spotify needs to remove the ICE recruitment ads. If you hear one, make sure to give it a thumbs down.