JillF50
@jillhera.bsky.social
What fresh hell?! -Dorothy Parker
No lists please.
No lists please.
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Normally the creators of beloved children’s cartoon characters would not need to disavow the U.S. Secretary of Defense, but ours is a drunken miscreant, a loutish boor with the dignity and nobility of a counterfeit butt-plug
December 2, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Normally the creators of beloved children’s cartoon characters would not need to disavow the U.S. Secretary of Defense, but ours is a drunken miscreant, a loutish boor with the dignity and nobility of a counterfeit butt-plug
L.A. County offering cash back for shopping local through new gift card program
December 2, 2025 at 5:31 AM
L.A. County offering cash back for shopping local through new gift card program
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FYI, going to do an AMA tomorrow evening, tentatively around 8 pm Eastern.
Sorry for the late notice! The holiday weekend pretty much obliterated all of my plans. 😆
Sorry for the late notice! The holiday weekend pretty much obliterated all of my plans. 😆
November 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
FYI, going to do an AMA tomorrow evening, tentatively around 8 pm Eastern.
Sorry for the late notice! The holiday weekend pretty much obliterated all of my plans. 😆
Sorry for the late notice! The holiday weekend pretty much obliterated all of my plans. 😆
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Thou shalt not pretend that you're at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
November 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Thou shalt not pretend that you're at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
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Especially if there are or will be children in the house...
www.theguardian.com/books/2018/o...
www.theguardian.com/books/2018/o...
Growing up in a house full of books is major boost to literacy and numeracy, study finds
Research data from 160,000 adults in 31 countries concludes that a sizeable home library gave teen school leavers skills equivalent to university graduates who didn’t read
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Especially if there are or will be children in the house...
www.theguardian.com/books/2018/o...
www.theguardian.com/books/2018/o...
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The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
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Carney: We know that this decades-long process of our ever-closer economic relationship between Canada and the US has ended. And as a consequence of that, many of our strengths have become our vulnerabilities, particularly in those industries that are most tightly integrated with the US….
November 27, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Carney: We know that this decades-long process of our ever-closer economic relationship between Canada and the US has ended. And as a consequence of that, many of our strengths have become our vulnerabilities, particularly in those industries that are most tightly integrated with the US….
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A sad irony in Washington, D.C., where West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot today. Six days ago, a court ruled their deployment was illegal, but stayed the order pending appeal. My heart goes out to these public servants and their families. oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
November 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A sad irony in Washington, D.C., where West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot today. Six days ago, a court ruled their deployment was illegal, but stayed the order pending appeal. My heart goes out to these public servants and their families. oag.dc.gov/sites/defaul...
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Unbelievable.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Unbelievable.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
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No matter how long I live after we get through this dark chapter, I will never get over the immorality, the amorality, the corruption, the criminality and the cruelty in service to one of the worst humans to ever walk the earth.
November 26, 2025 at 1:13 AM
No matter how long I live after we get through this dark chapter, I will never get over the immorality, the amorality, the corruption, the criminality and the cruelty in service to one of the worst humans to ever walk the earth.
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I’m nearly 70 so may not see the end of this chapter but I have to say, the thing that I find most terrifying, is the incredibly slow pace of agreeing to stop this madness. We should be recognizing evil much more quickly and organizing to end it.
November 26, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I’m nearly 70 so may not see the end of this chapter but I have to say, the thing that I find most terrifying, is the incredibly slow pace of agreeing to stop this madness. We should be recognizing evil much more quickly and organizing to end it.
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Kids as young as 3 and 4 years old are being hauled into immigration court in Seattle and read their rights.
They’re being told they have the right to an attorney despite having no capacity to hire one or understand what that means.
As Rep Jayapal says, that’s not due process… it’s a farce.
They’re being told they have the right to an attorney despite having no capacity to hire one or understand what that means.
As Rep Jayapal says, that’s not due process… it’s a farce.
November 26, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Kids as young as 3 and 4 years old are being hauled into immigration court in Seattle and read their rights.
They’re being told they have the right to an attorney despite having no capacity to hire one or understand what that means.
As Rep Jayapal says, that’s not due process… it’s a farce.
They’re being told they have the right to an attorney despite having no capacity to hire one or understand what that means.
As Rep Jayapal says, that’s not due process… it’s a farce.
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#StandWithUkraine this holiday season by making a donation to @u24.gov.ua.
You can do anything from helping to buy ophthalmology equipment to supporting Ukrainian drone units.
Yes, Ukraine needs us.
All of us who cherish democracy need Ukraine.
u24.gov.ua
You can do anything from helping to buy ophthalmology equipment to supporting Ukrainian drone units.
Yes, Ukraine needs us.
All of us who cherish democracy need Ukraine.
u24.gov.ua
UNITED24 - The initiative of the President of Ukraine
UNITED24 was launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of...
u24.gov.ua
November 26, 2025 at 4:55 AM
#StandWithUkraine this holiday season by making a donation to @u24.gov.ua.
You can do anything from helping to buy ophthalmology equipment to supporting Ukrainian drone units.
Yes, Ukraine needs us.
All of us who cherish democracy need Ukraine.
u24.gov.ua
You can do anything from helping to buy ophthalmology equipment to supporting Ukrainian drone units.
Yes, Ukraine needs us.
All of us who cherish democracy need Ukraine.
u24.gov.ua
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Mark Kelly: "My wife, Gabby Giffords, meeting with her constituents, shot in the head. Six people killed around her, a horrific thing. She spent six months in the hospital. We know what political violence is and we know what causes it too, The statements that Donald Trump made incites others."
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Mark Kelly: "My wife, Gabby Giffords, meeting with her constituents, shot in the head. Six people killed around her, a horrific thing. She spent six months in the hospital. We know what political violence is and we know what causes it too, The statements that Donald Trump made incites others."
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Unfortunately, I can confirm that this is true.
I have known Carl for 2 decades and he is smart, dedicated, and quite apolitical, focused on science and getting stuff done on important problems.
Huge unnecessary loss of leadership and expertise.
I have known Carl for 2 decades and he is smart, dedicated, and quite apolitical, focused on science and getting stuff done on important problems.
Huge unnecessary loss of leadership and expertise.
Hearing news that Carl Dieffenbach, the Director of the Division of AIDS at #NIH (NIAID), has been removed from his position because he was "not aligned with HHS/OMB."
Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Unfortunately, I can confirm that this is true.
I have known Carl for 2 decades and he is smart, dedicated, and quite apolitical, focused on science and getting stuff done on important problems.
Huge unnecessary loss of leadership and expertise.
I have known Carl for 2 decades and he is smart, dedicated, and quite apolitical, focused on science and getting stuff done on important problems.
Huge unnecessary loss of leadership and expertise.
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PUNCHBOWL: “.. GOP members messaged us over the weekend saying that they, too, are considering retiring in the middle of the term. Here’s one particularly exercised senior House Republican:
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social
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November 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
PUNCHBOWL: “.. GOP members messaged us over the weekend saying that they, too, are considering retiring in the middle of the term. Here’s one particularly exercised senior House Republican:
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social
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November 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Absolutely incredible
Stand up
Show some respect
And say her name:
Viola
Fletcher
Ford
The oldest living survivor
Of the
Tulsa Race Massacre
And a tireless fighter
For Civil Rights
Moved thru & moved on
Today
At 111 years old
Thank you, Mrs. Ford 💖
#Mm
Stand up
Show some respect
And say her name:
Viola
Fletcher
Ford
The oldest living survivor
Of the
Tulsa Race Massacre
And a tireless fighter
For Civil Rights
Moved thru & moved on
Today
At 111 years old
Thank you, Mrs. Ford 💖
#Mm
November 25, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Absolutely incredible
Stand up
Show some respect
And say her name:
Viola
Fletcher
Ford
The oldest living survivor
Of the
Tulsa Race Massacre
And a tireless fighter
For Civil Rights
Moved thru & moved on
Today
At 111 years old
Thank you, Mrs. Ford 💖
#Mm
Stand up
Show some respect
And say her name:
Viola
Fletcher
Ford
The oldest living survivor
Of the
Tulsa Race Massacre
And a tireless fighter
For Civil Rights
Moved thru & moved on
Today
At 111 years old
Thank you, Mrs. Ford 💖
#Mm
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If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
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"German Chancellor Merz told DW that Europe was facing a 'deep threat' to its security architecture as negotiations continue in Geneva over a controversial US plan.
Merz said Ukraine's sovereignty must not be sacrificed as part of any arrangement."
www.dw.com/en/dw-exclus...
Merz said Ukraine's sovereignty must not be sacrificed as part of any arrangement."
www.dw.com/en/dw-exclus...
Merz warns Ukraine's sovereignty is non-negotiable – DW – 11/23/2025
The German chancellor told DW that Europe cannot support elements of a contentious US plan on Ukraine. He also warned that a Thursday deadline set by Donald Trump is not realistic.
www.dw.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:17 AM
"German Chancellor Merz told DW that Europe was facing a 'deep threat' to its security architecture as negotiations continue in Geneva over a controversial US plan.
Merz said Ukraine's sovereignty must not be sacrificed as part of any arrangement."
www.dw.com/en/dw-exclus...
Merz said Ukraine's sovereignty must not be sacrificed as part of any arrangement."
www.dw.com/en/dw-exclus...
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Good morning BlueSky☕May the blessings of the most High Jah light up your path like a thousand stars, and positive vibes swirl around you like jubilant butterflies😁Sip slow my friends, breathe and welcome to another #Brewing Sunday🤗and we all know we have had a days of blissful fun sharing the love🥰
November 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Good morning BlueSky☕May the blessings of the most High Jah light up your path like a thousand stars, and positive vibes swirl around you like jubilant butterflies😁Sip slow my friends, breathe and welcome to another #Brewing Sunday🤗and we all know we have had a days of blissful fun sharing the love🥰
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I’ve been in or around politics for over a half-century now.
I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system.
It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people.
I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system.
It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people.
The Big Picture: How We Got Into This Mess, And How We Get Out of It | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I’ve been in or around politics for over a half-century now.
I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system.
It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people.
I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system.
It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people.
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Trump says he’ll shutter the Department of Education. The President of the American Federation of Teachers has a few things to say about that. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Five Questions with Randi Weingarten
President of the American Federation of Teachers
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Trump says he’ll shutter the Department of Education. The President of the American Federation of Teachers has a few things to say about that. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...