Janet Kester
@jek6.bsky.social
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The corruption never ends
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
The corruption never ends
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"Think for yourself." Enlightenment for beginners.
"Think with others." Enlightenment for the enlightened.
"Think with others." Enlightenment for the enlightened.
November 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
"Think for yourself." Enlightenment for beginners.
"Think with others." Enlightenment for the enlightened.
"Think with others." Enlightenment for the enlightened.
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In Trump’s second term, the need for congressional action against corruption has never been clearer. Our latest report offers recommendations for strengthening the vital anti-corruption safeguards in the Constitution’s Emoluments Clauses: bit.ly/3XdgCaq
Codifying the Constitution’s Emoluments Clauses
To prevent corruption, the Constitution prohibits the president and other officials from receiving untoward benefits. Congress, however, must take action to enable enforcement.
www.brennancenter.org
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In Trump’s second term, the need for congressional action against corruption has never been clearer. Our latest report offers recommendations for strengthening the vital anti-corruption safeguards in the Constitution’s Emoluments Clauses: bit.ly/3XdgCaq
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November 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Thank you to Senator Ron Wyden for letting us know the MAGA Senate Republicans are trying to slide a nationwide abortion ban into the shutdown negotiations.
Hell no! They want to control every part of women’s lives and we aren’t having it.
F the patriarchy.
Hell no! They want to control every part of women’s lives and we aren’t having it.
F the patriarchy.
November 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Thank you to Senator Ron Wyden for letting us know the MAGA Senate Republicans are trying to slide a nationwide abortion ban into the shutdown negotiations.
Hell no! They want to control every part of women’s lives and we aren’t having it.
F the patriarchy.
Hell no! They want to control every part of women’s lives and we aren’t having it.
F the patriarchy.
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JD's family has spent $35M on vacations. Kash Patel used a $60M FBI jet to go on a date. Trump spent $98M to golf for 24% of the days of this term. All our tax dollars. But you think single moms getting $6 a day for SNAP is the problem?
November 9, 2025 at 5:09 AM
JD's family has spent $35M on vacations. Kash Patel used a $60M FBI jet to go on a date. Trump spent $98M to golf for 24% of the days of this term. All our tax dollars. But you think single moms getting $6 a day for SNAP is the problem?
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The desire for extreme capital concentration at the expense of everyone else is sociopathy.
It should never have been taught in business schools, normalized as competition, idolized to the point of electing leaders of corruption.
bsky.app/profile/rbre...
It should never have been taught in business schools, normalized as competition, idolized to the point of electing leaders of corruption.
bsky.app/profile/rbre...
One of the unacknowledged advantages of this awful era is that it's revealing for all to see the putrid connections between great wealth and great power.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
The intentions of the oligarchs are fully exposed and more blatant than ever.
But remember: We outnumber the oligarchs.
November 9, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The desire for extreme capital concentration at the expense of everyone else is sociopathy.
It should never have been taught in business schools, normalized as competition, idolized to the point of electing leaders of corruption.
bsky.app/profile/rbre...
It should never have been taught in business schools, normalized as competition, idolized to the point of electing leaders of corruption.
bsky.app/profile/rbre...
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A majority of the days the government has ever been shut down, Donald Trump was president. www.howtoreadthisch.art/red-versus-b...
November 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A majority of the days the government has ever been shut down, Donald Trump was president. www.howtoreadthisch.art/red-versus-b...
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I’m crying reading this. It’s exactly what I needed to hear today. “Everyone can do something, and that something will matter.”
My latest is a love letter to Chicago. "I see you stumbling through the stubborn, awkward rhythm of showing up, again and again. I see you fighting alongside people who sometimes frustrate and confuse you, and defending neighbors you may have never met, because you know they’re all your people."
In Chicago, We Run Toward Danger Together
"Faced with unrelenting state violence, Chicagoans have refused to be cowed," says Mariame Kaba.
organizingmythoughts.org
November 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I’m crying reading this. It’s exactly what I needed to hear today. “Everyone can do something, and that something will matter.”
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It surprises me that governments like that of the UK, which Musk is openly attempting to topple, continue to use Twitter/X for official comms.
It surprises me that Musk’s arrogant, autocratic, incompetent, mistake-prone, drug-addled, and deadly reign at DOGE is not mentioned. Nor does it discuss his Nazi salute, support for far-right political causes, and turning Twitter into a purveyor of lies and hate.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
Musk Wins $1 Trillion Pay Package, Creating Split Screen on Wealth in America
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
It surprises me that governments like that of the UK, which Musk is openly attempting to topple, continue to use Twitter/X for official comms.
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Judge Blocks Trump From Deploying National Guard to Portland www.today.com/video/judge-...
Judge Blocks Trump From Deploying National Guard to Portland
A federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. The judge, who was appointed by President Trump, ruled that the administratio...
www.today.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Judge Blocks Trump From Deploying National Guard to Portland www.today.com/video/judge-...
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One of my old PIs told me how surreal it was to her that people saw Barres at a conference (after transition) and would say things like "He's such a better speaker than his sister" and just be completely oblivious.
We're disappointed to see Ben Barres's powerful book "The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist" among the ~400 titles removed from the Naval Academy Library. Needless to say, we're proud to have published his book and will keep it — and his memory — alive.
The Coming Out of a Transgender Scientist
"I know that I am making the right decision because whenever I think about changing my gender role, I am flooded with feelings of relief."
thereader.mitpress.mit.edu
November 8, 2025 at 2:23 AM
One of my old PIs told me how surreal it was to her that people saw Barres at a conference (after transition) and would say things like "He's such a better speaker than his sister" and just be completely oblivious.
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Congratulations!
BREAKING: A federal jury in Brooklyn awarded our clients — 674 immigrants unlawfully jailed by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office — $112 million. Could not be more proud to work at @latinojustice.bsky.social and to partner with the talent of Winston & Strawn.
Jury Awards $112 Million to 674 Immigrants Unlawfully Held by Suffolk County for ICE Handover | LatinoJusticePRLDEF
FOR IMMEDIATE
www.latinojustice.org
November 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Congratulations!
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
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Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present Karma?
November 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present Karma?
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I need you all to know that my mother sent me this. 🤣 That is all.
November 8, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I need you all to know that my mother sent me this. 🤣 That is all.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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You guys need to follow more Democrats.
I'm here outside Speaker Johnson’s office because he is starving families and gutting health care to cover up the Epstein Files.
Change my mind.
Change my mind.
November 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
You guys need to follow more Democrats.
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
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Also Virginia House Democrats passed a constitutional amendment to do the same thing the week before the election then flipped 13 seats. Voters understand what's going on here.
My new one @slate.com: "Gavin Newsom Just Proved It: Voters Want Democrats to Fight Fire With Fire" slate.com/news-and-pol...
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Also Virginia House Democrats passed a constitutional amendment to do the same thing the week before the election then flipped 13 seats. Voters understand what's going on here.
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Now can we please convince establishment Dems to get on board with supporting young, progressive candidates???? Hello, @democrats.org??? Y’all listening??? We turned out in record fucking numbers on an off fucking year!!!!Maybe try pandering to us for a change if you’d like us to keep doing that 😒😒😒
The entire right-wing propaganda machine came after Zohran Mamdani.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
November 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Now can we please convince establishment Dems to get on board with supporting young, progressive candidates???? Hello, @democrats.org??? Y’all listening??? We turned out in record fucking numbers on an off fucking year!!!!Maybe try pandering to us for a change if you’d like us to keep doing that 😒😒😒
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It is a selective denial of public service. It is a sadistic, calculated campaign of starvation and collective punishment. It is sabotage of the public good.
Calling it a ‘government shutdown’ when the most harmful elements of government are overfunded & unleashed gives license to the perpetrators.
Calling it a ‘government shutdown’ when the most harmful elements of government are overfunded & unleashed gives license to the perpetrators.
November 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
It is a selective denial of public service. It is a sadistic, calculated campaign of starvation and collective punishment. It is sabotage of the public good.
Calling it a ‘government shutdown’ when the most harmful elements of government are overfunded & unleashed gives license to the perpetrators.
Calling it a ‘government shutdown’ when the most harmful elements of government are overfunded & unleashed gives license to the perpetrators.