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Jen Frankel
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Follow me for a Canadian hot take on American hot messes. 🇨🇦♨️🇺🇸 Substack on writing https://substack.com/@xenofranka
Excellent analysis of a subtle but devastating distinction: where Trump stands with MAGA and how that has shifted from their traditional view
If you are not putting QAnon at the center of your thinking about the Epstein files, you're missing the whole picture. I think liberals often don't take that perspective into account. www.editorialboard.com/the-epstein-...
The Epstein scandal's effect on maga is confusing liberals
“They elected a rapist, now they’re upset that he’s a rapist?” Not exactly.
www.editorialboard.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Phew…

If you don’t believe in historic racism, maybe you’d like some insight into how AI and LLMs cause modern racism?
I need everyone, esp anyone working in education or tech (but really everyone) to WATCH THIS CLIP of @drtanksley.bsky.social discussing the technologies infiltrating our schools & psyches and how she is addressing it with our young people. youtu.be/5mtcSL4S3HQ
Howard University AI Panel
YouTube video by Tiera Tanksley
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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“Health officials in Gaza reported at least 24 people killed and another 54 wounded, including children.”
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 20 killed
Israel's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on October 10.
apnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
🤣🤣🤣
Almost a year now since I received this absolutely classic burn from the Canadian government.
November 22, 2025 at 6:48 AM
I can’t even pretend to be surprised
The head of health services in the United States, letting parasitic lampreys bite his arms for some godforsaken reason.
November 22, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Oh yeah. It’s Thursday.
Imagine if someone a few weeks ago told you that Trump would call Marjorie Taylor Greene a “traitor” and drive her out of the House AND praise Mamdani as a guy who will do a good job as mayor. What would you have said to that?
Trump frickin' loves this guy lmao
November 22, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Cogent and clearly argued: brilliant article by Alan Elrod for @liberalcurrents.com
"Both purity and rape culture place the burden of sexual lust on women and girls. They are objects of desire, and men are creatures 𝘰𝘧 desire. Men by their nature cannot control themselves, and so it is women—even girls—who must shoulder that responsibility." www.liberalcurrents.com/the-barely-l...
The Barely Legal Type: Purity Culture, Rape Culture, and America’s Lose-Lose Proposition for Girls
The very parts of American culture that claim to promote teen abstinence and sexual purity operate on a parallel logic to the rape culture that enables the darkest misogynistic violence against women.
www.liberalcurrents.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Some important news about one of the most basic human rights: pregnancy and childbirth determine and impact our futures more than almost any other life events, so why is America determined to take the right to choose away from women?
#abortion #humanrights #womensrights #pregnancy
Here's a groundbreaking report that examines how countries around the world have successfully expanded abortion access and protected reproductive rights. The reports offer U.S.-based policymakers proven strategies to counter restrictions and treat abortion as essential health care.
New Reports Bring Global Solutions to Bolster U.S. Lawmakers in the Fight to Protect Reproductive Freedom - O'Neill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the State Innovation Exchange (SiX) and the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health, released Beyond Borders, a groundbreaking report series that examines how countr...
oneill.law.georgetown.edu
November 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
My Substack deals with writing and the creative process. My Patreon is where you'll find my journals and poetry, and deep writings on depression and searching for a cure... join me!
www.patreon.com/posts/tell-m...
#depression #mentalillness #mentalhealth
Tell Me Why I Don’t Like Mornings | Jen Frankel
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November 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Artists in more than 40 states are spending Friday and Saturday participating in the "Fall of Freedom" – which they say represents a creative resistance to authoritarianism. n.pr/3JKHags
This weekend, artists are speaking out across the country
Artists in more than 40 states are spending Friday and Saturday participating in the "Fall of Freedom" – which they say represents a creative resistance to authoritarianism.
n.pr
November 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Larry and David Ellison just gobbling up all of US media. First, Paramount/CBS, then TikTok, and now Warner Bros/Discovery.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Larry Ellison discussed axing CNN hosts with White House in takeover bid talks
Exclusive: Senior officials indicated favorability toward Paramount Skydance acquiring Warner Bros Discovery
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Holy bullshit…
Wait holy shit, a nice correction on this story - THESE CELEBS DIDNT KNOW ABOUT THIS PROJECT. They recorded voices 15 years ago for an audio bible project and Fox is repurposing it bsky.app/profile/falc...
November 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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People using Chrome may want to know about this.
To disable the new default AI mode. Type chrome://flags in your address bar. Search for AI mode in the search box below and disable the three options displayed.
November 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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“What’s most telling is Trump thinks it’s punishable by death for us to restate the law”
November 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Wow! Jesse Welles performed his song “Join ICE” on the Colbert Show last night. 🏆
November 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Once a misogynist, always a misogynist.
Trump Slammed After Snapping 'Quiet, Piggy' At Female Reporter Who Asked Epstein Question
www.comicsands.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Friday! Write On! Write Now literary open mic returns to the Centre for Talking Arts stage. 8 pm and absolutely free (donations are gladly accepted toward keeping the event running) Join me for an unforgettable evening of stories, poetry, and surprises

#openmic #writers #poetry #literaryevent
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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KEEP SHARING YOUR STORIES about increased ACA premiums due to the disappearance of subsidies. The stories clearly are having an impact, they help people feel less helpless, and they create solidarity that leads to action.

Mine went from $395→ $821. What happened for you?
November 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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“I cannot tell a lie” - George Washington

“I cannot tell the truth” - Donald Trump

“I cannot tell the difference” - Republicans
November 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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this is thEe most disturbing video of #ICE actions yet
PLEASE share with anyone who is still on.the.fence about visiting America
#snowbirds MUST #boycottUSA 🔚 #Canada #cdnPoli #canPoli #children #travel #FIFA #WorldCup #Olympics
These are the living conditions ICE/border patrol provides for the children they kidnap.

Does this look pro-Life to you?
November 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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The fact that no one in the room stood up for her says a lot about how we got here bsky.app/profile/pale...
"Quiet! Quiet, Piggy."
November 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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I keep saying this. . .

amzn.to/4i8Q5Vt
November 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
On Substack starting today: Jen Frankel's Other Worlds, today taking a dive into the very first book I ever bought myself and how it changed me forever. #stories #writing @substack.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/jenfrank...
The Pleasure of Classic Tales
Fairy tales recounted by masters of the genre, translated and illustrated by one of the greats
open.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM