Joanie AKA Granny J.
@joanliz73.bsky.social
Music addict, almost all genres.
Wide ranging interests: literature, architecture, fine arts, education, dance, foreign languages, travel, fiber arts, philosophy, science, etc.
Wide ranging interests: literature, architecture, fine arts, education, dance, foreign languages, travel, fiber arts, philosophy, science, etc.
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The draft executive action, obtained by NPR, acknowledges the department and its signature responsibilities were created by Congress, and cannot legally be altered without congressional approval.
Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department
The draft executive action, obtained by NPR, acknowledges that the department and its signature responsibilities were created by Congress and cannot legally be altered without congressional approval.
www.npr.org
March 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The draft executive action, obtained by NPR, acknowledges the department and its signature responsibilities were created by Congress, and cannot legally be altered without congressional approval.
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The Trump administration's attacks on its northern neighbor have been met with confusion and anger by some Canadians who are now cancelling their trips to the U.S. in protest.
As Canadians cancel trips due to Trump, the U.S. tourism industry could lose billions
The Trump administration's attacks on its northern neighbor have been met with confusion and anger by some Canadians who are now cancelling their trips to the U.S. in protest.
www.npr.org
March 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Trump administration's attacks on its northern neighbor have been met with confusion and anger by some Canadians who are now cancelling their trips to the U.S. in protest.
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We are not going to sit around and normalize the things Donald Trump and his Administration are doing.
Because the things he’s doing are not normal and, in many cases, are not legal.
That’s why he’s losing in the courts, in Congress, and in our communities.
Because the things he’s doing are not normal and, in many cases, are not legal.
That’s why he’s losing in the courts, in Congress, and in our communities.
March 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
We are not going to sit around and normalize the things Donald Trump and his Administration are doing.
Because the things he’s doing are not normal and, in many cases, are not legal.
That’s why he’s losing in the courts, in Congress, and in our communities.
Because the things he’s doing are not normal and, in many cases, are not legal.
That’s why he’s losing in the courts, in Congress, and in our communities.
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
March 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
February 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
Haha! Couldn’t happen to a nicer pair.
Trump Boys Get Tongues Stuck To Frozen White House
Trump Boys Get Tongues Stuck To Frozen White House
WASHINGTON—Flailing their arms and crying out in anguish, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. were reportedly panicking Thursday after getting their tongues stuck to a frozen column near the West Wing of ...
theonion.com
February 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Haha! Couldn’t happen to a nicer pair.
Quid pro quo?
NYC Mayor Eric Adams emerged as a key ally of President Trump on his immigration crackdown after Trump's DOJ agreed to shelve corruption charges. Governor Hochul says Adams will remain in office.
NY Governor won't remove NYC Mayor Adams from office, another win for President Trump
NYC Mayor Eric Adams emerged as a key ally of President Trump on his immigration crackdown after Trump's DOJ agreed to shelve corruption charges. Governor Hochul says Adams will remain in office.
www.npr.org
February 20, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Quid pro quo?
I’m with Dolly!
I'm a huge fan of Dolly Parton. We're the same age and same height, but she can sing better.
We also share the same values, including that every child should have the chance to dream big and succeed.
Indiana Republicans should reverse these cuts. www.huffpost.com/entry/indian...
We also share the same values, including that every child should have the chance to dream big and succeed.
Indiana Republicans should reverse these cuts. www.huffpost.com/entry/indian...
Dolly Parton Urges Indiana Republicans Not To Ax Her Book Program For Kids
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sends books to thousands of kids across Indiana. A new budget proposal from Republicans could slash its funding.
www.huffpost.com
February 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I’m with Dolly!
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“Whatever white people do not know about Negroes reveals, precisely and inexorably, what they do not know about themselves,” James Baldwin wrote, in 1962. Revisit his definitive diagnosis of American race relations.
James Baldwin: Letter from a Region in My Mind
From 1962: “Whatever white people do not know about Negroes reveals, precisely and inexorably, what they do not know about themselves.”
www.newyorker.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“Whatever white people do not know about Negroes reveals, precisely and inexorably, what they do not know about themselves,” James Baldwin wrote, in 1962. Revisit his definitive diagnosis of American race relations.
I took the oath when I enlisted in the U.S. Navy. As a veteran and as a citizen that oath still holds true for me.
We all took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. We will honor our commitment to this country. Proud to be an American. 🇺🇸
February 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I took the oath when I enlisted in the U.S. Navy. As a veteran and as a citizen that oath still holds true for me.
Hitler, Mussolini, and Franco had high approval ratings when they came to power. You see how that worked out, right?
The early days have been fast and furious and full of chaos.
Organizing to resist fascism will take fortitude and intelligence and a little bit of time, but not too much.
The early days have been fast and furious and full of chaos.
Organizing to resist fascism will take fortitude and intelligence and a little bit of time, but not too much.
CBS News poll finds Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
www.cbsnews.com
February 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Hitler, Mussolini, and Franco had high approval ratings when they came to power. You see how that worked out, right?
The early days have been fast and furious and full of chaos.
Organizing to resist fascism will take fortitude and intelligence and a little bit of time, but not too much.
The early days have been fast and furious and full of chaos.
Organizing to resist fascism will take fortitude and intelligence and a little bit of time, but not too much.
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“Spaghetti can be eaten most successfully if you inhale it like a vacuum cleaner.” — Sophia Loren
A great blue heron standing on a post with one leg. Edison, WA 🇺🇸
#photography #birds #birdphotography
A great blue heron standing on a post with one leg. Edison, WA 🇺🇸
#photography #birds #birdphotography
February 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
“Spaghetti can be eaten most successfully if you inhale it like a vacuum cleaner.” — Sophia Loren
A great blue heron standing on a post with one leg. Edison, WA 🇺🇸
#photography #birds #birdphotography
A great blue heron standing on a post with one leg. Edison, WA 🇺🇸
#photography #birds #birdphotography
Wonderful work, unique, and interesting.
#februARTy #artshare
This is my visual representation of the Japanese concept of ikigai, which translates to: a reason to live. This philosophy combines passion, talent, purpose & fulfillment. I like to think I have found my ikigai in the #fiberarts
#ikigai #handembroidery
This is my visual representation of the Japanese concept of ikigai, which translates to: a reason to live. This philosophy combines passion, talent, purpose & fulfillment. I like to think I have found my ikigai in the #fiberarts
#ikigai #handembroidery
February 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Wonderful work, unique, and interesting.
Excellent article, thanks to Robert Reich for “fighting the good fight”
Many are asking: “What can I do now?”
Here’s a revised and expanded list of actions you can take, in rough order of importance. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/more-on-what-you-can-do
Here’s a revised and expanded list of actions you can take, in rough order of importance. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/more-on-what-you-can-do
February 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Excellent article, thanks to Robert Reich for “fighting the good fight”
Horrible news.
President Trump plans to fire several Board Members at Washington D.C.'s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and indicated that he's naming himself chairman. Here's why it matters.
Trump plans to become chair of the Kennedy Center. Here are 3 things to know
President Trump plans to fire several Board Members at Washington D.C.'s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and indicated that he's naming himself chairman. Here's why it matters.
www.npr.org
February 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Horrible news.
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And who determines what the executive’s legitimate power is, JD? The executive?! Come on.
Let me put it in terms you’d get. It’s like football. The judges are the refs, and they say whether you’re in or out of bounds. And Musk is waaaaaay out of bounds with these takeovers of our systems.
Let me put it in terms you’d get. It’s like football. The judges are the refs, and they say whether you’re in or out of bounds. And Musk is waaaaaay out of bounds with these takeovers of our systems.
February 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
And who determines what the executive’s legitimate power is, JD? The executive?! Come on.
Let me put it in terms you’d get. It’s like football. The judges are the refs, and they say whether you’re in or out of bounds. And Musk is waaaaaay out of bounds with these takeovers of our systems.
Let me put it in terms you’d get. It’s like football. The judges are the refs, and they say whether you’re in or out of bounds. And Musk is waaaaaay out of bounds with these takeovers of our systems.
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New research finds grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to freezing.
Why polar bear fur doesn't freeze
New research finds that grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to freezing.
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February 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
New research finds grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to freezing.
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So pleased with my first crochet tapestry! #crochetsky #Crochet
February 4, 2025 at 5:08 AM
So pleased with my first crochet tapestry! #crochetsky #Crochet
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Rob Tregenza’s new film, “The Fishing Place,” offers a clear-eyed look at the evils of the Nazi occupation during the Second World War and the danger of tyrannical fascism overwhelming democratic routine.
“The Fishing Place” Puts History Into the Present Tense
With a style as daring as his narrative sense, Rob Tregenza dramatizes the moral dilemmas of Norwegians under Nazi occupation.
www.newyorker.com
February 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Rob Tregenza’s new film, “The Fishing Place,” offers a clear-eyed look at the evils of the Nazi occupation during the Second World War and the danger of tyrannical fascism overwhelming democratic routine.
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Under the Trump administration, the U.S. agency that funds aid projects has faced layoffs, a stop action order for most aid efforts and a disruption of its website. Now Elon Musk says it should 'die.'
Why does Musk want USAID 'to die'? And why did its website disappear?
Under the Trump administration, the U.S. agency that funds aid projects has faced layoffs, a stop action order for most aid efforts and a disruption of its website. Now Elon Musk says it should 'die.'
www.npr.org
February 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Under the Trump administration, the U.S. agency that funds aid projects has faced layoffs, a stop action order for most aid efforts and a disruption of its website. Now Elon Musk says it should 'die.'