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Jeanne M. Bravin
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Just a Blue Dot in very red NY-02. Retired government program analyst, grandmother, news junkie, foodie; believer in diversity, democracy, equity and equality; lover of art, music, nature, animals, books.
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‘Liberty and Justice for All’ is an attainable value. Never give up fighting for it.
August 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The more I learn abut Mamdani, the more I like him.
I feel like I'm losing my mind. Here is the transcript of what Zohran Mamdani actually said about the phrase "globalize the intifada." This is his "refusal to disavow it." This is what has people terrified. Just fucking read it.

Source: podscripts.co/podcasts/the...
June 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
One week ago today, Grandson#2 and I dug this little guy up out of a basement window well. Welcome to the family, Ozzie!
June 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
‘Liberty and Justice for All’ is an attainable value. Never give up fighting for it.
June 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
They won't stop until they control everything you are allowed to read.

action.everylibrary.org/firstlibraries via ‪@everylibrary.bsky.social‬
First, They Came for Libraries.
They won't stop until they control everything you're allowed to read.
action.everylibrary.org
June 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So - a meeting hosted by Crown Prince Bone Saw...
Am I the only one who thinks this is a really bad idea?

time.com/7266277/us-u...
What to Know Ahead of U.S.-Ukraine Talks
Saudi Arabia will host officials from Washington and Kyiv to smooth over relations after President Trump and Zelensky clashed at the White House.
time.com
March 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
February 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Hegseth is totally unqualified for this position. What an embarrassment for our country, and a slap in the face for honorable members of our armed forces. But hey, how about them egg prices?
www.newsweek.com/pete-hegseth...
JD Vance secures Pete Hegseth as defense secretary with tie-breaking vote
Vice President JD Vance was forced to step in after Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell broke ranks and voted against Hegseth.
www.newsweek.com
January 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
‘S.5384 - Returning Education to Our States Act’ was introduced to the Senate on 11/21/2024 by Mike Rounds (R-SD).
December 16, 2024 at 12:05 PM
November 18, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Far too many American voters did not, in fact, understand the assignment.
November 17, 2024 at 11:14 PM