Jen Hand
@jenhand.bsky.social
Bookish. Writerly. Sporty. Way gay.
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They updated the website today to remove the word "independent"
Before (left), after (right)
Before (left), after (right)
December 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
They updated the website today to remove the word "independent"
Before (left), after (right)
Before (left), after (right)
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Frost: If you want to protect children, why don't you ban assault weapons instead of health care?
December 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Frost: If you want to protect children, why don't you ban assault weapons instead of health care?
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“Authoritarians gain power when citizens stop paying attention. Visit your local library, check out books, and keep reading. If we stay unified and informed, we can ensure reading w/out restriction remains the foundation of our democracy and a fundamental freedom for all.”
time.com/7341120/book...
time.com/7341120/book...
December 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
“Authoritarians gain power when citizens stop paying attention. Visit your local library, check out books, and keep reading. If we stay unified and informed, we can ensure reading w/out restriction remains the foundation of our democracy and a fundamental freedom for all.”
time.com/7341120/book...
time.com/7341120/book...
Ayyyyy @meninblazers.bsky.social called out @wxpnfm.bsky.social #XPNcountdown of the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time in their newsletter. My worlds collide!
December 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Ayyyyy @meninblazers.bsky.social called out @wxpnfm.bsky.social #XPNcountdown of the Greatest Cover Songs of All Time in their newsletter. My worlds collide!
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Florida: Gov. DeSantis’ admin diverted more than $35 million in taxpayer funds — an amount far greater than previously known — as part of a brazen agenda last year to defeat two ballot amendments he staunchly opposed, a Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times investigation has found.
DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, ads
A Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times investigation found the DeSantis’ administration’s use of public money to fund a campaign against marijuana and abortion access was more sprawling than previously kn...
www.miamiherald.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Florida: Gov. DeSantis’ admin diverted more than $35 million in taxpayer funds — an amount far greater than previously known — as part of a brazen agenda last year to defeat two ballot amendments he staunchly opposed, a Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times investigation has found.
This is not the direction we need to go.
In U.S. high schools, the age of the book may be fading.
Many teenagers are assigned few full books to read from beginning to end — often just one or two per year, according to researchers and thousands of responses to a reader survey by The New York Times.
Many teenagers are assigned few full books to read from beginning to end — often just one or two per year, according to researchers and thousands of responses to a reader survey by The New York Times.
Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class.
When teachers do assign whole books, they often choose from a stagnant list of classics.
nyti.ms
December 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This is not the direction we need to go.
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Prince covering A Case of You oof #xpncountdown
December 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Prince covering A Case of You oof #xpncountdown
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Delighted this piece is now live on @theverge.com: I've spent months investigating how a supposed war against the "censorship-industrial complex" has been used by the US right to wage war against misinformation research – and free speech itself – across the world. Please do give it a read.
The disinformation wars are here
How Joe Biden’s administration caved to the right in the battle for truth.
www.theverge.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Delighted this piece is now live on @theverge.com: I've spent months investigating how a supposed war against the "censorship-industrial complex" has been used by the US right to wage war against misinformation research – and free speech itself – across the world. Please do give it a read.
Bette Midler singing John Prine 😭 #xpncountdown
December 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Bette Midler singing John Prine 😭 #xpncountdown
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The Supreme Court majority has decided that they are the fact-finders, and the facts are what they want them to be, and quite frankly if District Courts disagree, they can pound sand because they're not the ones in charge.
They're right about the last part. But the damage they're doing is longterm.
They're right about the last part. But the damage they're doing is longterm.
December 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The Supreme Court majority has decided that they are the fact-finders, and the facts are what they want them to be, and quite frankly if District Courts disagree, they can pound sand because they're not the ones in charge.
They're right about the last part. But the damage they're doing is longterm.
They're right about the last part. But the damage they're doing is longterm.
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These are good moments to remember that the CEOs of all the biggest companies in America are happy to go to White House dinners and slap this guy’s back. They do not care about this. Remember this, years from now, when they want you to forget.
Trump: "It’s a hellhole right now. And those Somalians should be out of here. They've destroyed our country. And all they do is complain, complain, complain. You have her. She’s always talking about the Constitution provides me with – go back to your own country and figure out your constitution."
December 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM
These are good moments to remember that the CEOs of all the biggest companies in America are happy to go to White House dinners and slap this guy’s back. They do not care about this. Remember this, years from now, when they want you to forget.
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@jimfarley.bsky.social Dear sir: I noticed you stood by today while the president spewed an eye-popping - at least to me - load of vile racist garbage. I noticed you seemed fine with it. Are you fine with it?
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Trump, continued: "What the Somalian people have done to Minnesota is not even believable. It’s not even believable. And a lot of it starts with the governor. A lot of it starts with Barack HUSSEIN Obama, because that’s when people started coming in... They want to kiss our country good night."
December 4, 2025 at 12:58 AM
@jimfarley.bsky.social Dear sir: I noticed you stood by today while the president spewed an eye-popping - at least to me - load of vile racist garbage. I noticed you seemed fine with it. Are you fine with it?
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While I’ve seen a number of reports emphasizing record spending on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there’s an interesting detail. Salesforce reports their data shows prices are up 7% year over year while orders are down 1%.
So the record spending is due to inflation not increased buying.
So the record spending is due to inflation not increased buying.
Black Friday sets online spending record of $11.8B, Adobe says | TechCrunch
American consumers spent $11.8 billion online on Black Friday, according to data from Adobe Analytics, which says it tracks more than 1 trillion visits to U.S. retail websites.
techcrunch.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
While I’ve seen a number of reports emphasizing record spending on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there’s an interesting detail. Salesforce reports their data shows prices are up 7% year over year while orders are down 1%.
So the record spending is due to inflation not increased buying.
So the record spending is due to inflation not increased buying.
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These people are operating outside the State Department, rather like the “Three Amigos” of Trump’s first term.
Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for President Trump, and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, are expected to meet with President Vladimir Putin of Russia in Moscow on Tuesday, as the White House pushes for an end to the war in Ukraine. Follow live.
Trump Administration Live Updates: U.S. Envoy to Meet With Putin in Moscow
nyti.ms
December 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
These people are operating outside the State Department, rather like the “Three Amigos” of Trump’s first term.
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Did you hear about the Trump administration campaign calling for "civility" and telling people to "dress with respect" when they travel?
Well, I fixed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's ad...
Well, I fixed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's ad...
November 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Did you hear about the Trump administration campaign calling for "civility" and telling people to "dress with respect" when they travel?
Well, I fixed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's ad...
Well, I fixed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's ad...
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Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
November 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
Trump has already issued illegal orders.
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ESQUIRE: “ICE is hiring literally anybody, and it’s terrifying… people who flunk the exam, criminal records… yet they’re allowed to tear children from their beds at night.”
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
November 20, 2025 at 5:05 AM
ESQUIRE: “ICE is hiring literally anybody, and it’s terrifying… people who flunk the exam, criminal records… yet they’re allowed to tear children from their beds at night.”
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
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If the jobs report were actually good under this regime, we would never hear the end of it.
But instead, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is publishing nothing.
This regime is ruining our economy and trying to hide it from the people it affects the most — you.
But instead, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is publishing nothing.
This regime is ruining our economy and trying to hide it from the people it affects the most — you.
November 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
If the jobs report were actually good under this regime, we would never hear the end of it.
But instead, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is publishing nothing.
This regime is ruining our economy and trying to hide it from the people it affects the most — you.
But instead, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is publishing nothing.
This regime is ruining our economy and trying to hide it from the people it affects the most — you.
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Thursday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
November 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Thursday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
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John Roberts once promised to be like an umpire. He charmed both senators and the media, and for 20 years, was portrayed as a moderate institutionalist.
But today, it's become clear that the promise was a lie.
We are watching a rigged game, and Roberts set it up.
But today, it's become clear that the promise was a lie.
We are watching a rigged game, and Roberts set it up.
This is all John Roberts’ fault
Trump owes his corrupt and abusive reign to one man.
www.motherjones.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
John Roberts once promised to be like an umpire. He charmed both senators and the media, and for 20 years, was portrayed as a moderate institutionalist.
But today, it's become clear that the promise was a lie.
We are watching a rigged game, and Roberts set it up.
But today, it's become clear that the promise was a lie.
We are watching a rigged game, and Roberts set it up.
trump's America
Here’s a story for every national news outlet:
In N.C., churchgoers are literally running into the woods as federal agents descend on the property.
“Inside the church, women and children sobbed as they wondered whether their loved ones had been taken.”
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
In N.C., churchgoers are literally running into the woods as federal agents descend on the property.
“Inside the church, women and children sobbed as they wondered whether their loved ones had been taken.”
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
November 16, 2025 at 11:58 AM
trump's America
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5 headlines tonight on Charlotte Observer’s homepage:
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 AM
5 headlines tonight on Charlotte Observer’s homepage:
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
Lfg St. Augustine
Here’s something that’s really important for everyone to understand.
If we design our cities just for cars, they fail everyone, including drivers.
If we design our cities with many great CHOICES in how to get around, they work better for everyone, including drivers.
Spread the word.
If we design our cities just for cars, they fail everyone, including drivers.
If we design our cities with many great CHOICES in how to get around, they work better for everyone, including drivers.
Spread the word.
November 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Lfg St. Augustine
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