@jraines.bsky.social
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I for one am concerned.
August 21, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I for one am concerned.
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Meet the Maine oyster farmer looking to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
Maine oyster farmer wants to upend Democratic politics with Senate bid
Graham Platner wants to oust Sen. Susan Collins — and disrupt national Dems’ plans to unite around Gov. Janet Mills.
www.politico.com
August 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Meet the Maine oyster farmer looking to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
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California has walked the walk on independent redistricting at the state level for 15 years.
But we cannot unilaterally disarm while other states throw out the rules to gain power.
With one vote, Californians can punch back and also demand nationwide independent redistricting.
But we cannot unilaterally disarm while other states throw out the rules to gain power.
With one vote, Californians can punch back and also demand nationwide independent redistricting.
August 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
California has walked the walk on independent redistricting at the state level for 15 years.
But we cannot unilaterally disarm while other states throw out the rules to gain power.
With one vote, Californians can punch back and also demand nationwide independent redistricting.
But we cannot unilaterally disarm while other states throw out the rules to gain power.
With one vote, Californians can punch back and also demand nationwide independent redistricting.
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Some Texas Democratic women have torn up their permission slips and will now be hosting a “slumber party for Democracy” on the House floor.
August 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Some Texas Democratic women have torn up their permission slips and will now be hosting a “slumber party for Democracy” on the House floor.
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An idea:
August 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
An idea:
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Crucial positions at local offices of the National Weather Service were vacant as severe rainfall inundated parts of Central Texas on Friday, prompting some experts to question whether that made it harder for the forecasting agency to coordinate with local emergency managers as floodwaters rose.
As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas
www.nytimes.com
July 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Crucial positions at local offices of the National Weather Service were vacant as severe rainfall inundated parts of Central Texas on Friday, prompting some experts to question whether that made it harder for the forecasting agency to coordinate with local emergency managers as floodwaters rose.
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“The Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine official, Dr. Peter Marks, abruptly resigned Friday, saying in a searing letter that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s aggressive stance on vaccines was irresponsible and posed a danger to the public.”
Top FDA Vaccine Official Resigns, Citing Kennedy’s ‘Misinformation and Lies’
Dr. Peter Marks, a veteran of the agency, wrote that undermining confidence in vaccines is irresponsible and a danger to public health.
www.nytimes.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:37 AM
“The Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine official, Dr. Peter Marks, abruptly resigned Friday, saying in a searing letter that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s aggressive stance on vaccines was irresponsible and posed a danger to the public.”
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“The Bureau employs some 2,000 people in the city of 29,000.”
The Red Rural Recession.
www.thedailybeast.com/maga-junkie-...
The Red Rural Recession.
www.thedailybeast.com/maga-junkie-...
‘MAGA Junkie’ Fired in DOGE Cuts Now Regrets Voting for Trump: ‘I Expected Better’
“I was a MAGA junkie, a MAGA junkie who thought her government job would be safe with Donald Trump in office,” says West Virginia woman fired from the Bureau of Fiscal Service.
www.thedailybeast.com
March 29, 2025 at 4:22 AM
“The Bureau employs some 2,000 people in the city of 29,000.”
The Red Rural Recession.
www.thedailybeast.com/maga-junkie-...
The Red Rural Recession.
www.thedailybeast.com/maga-junkie-...
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I think there is going to be a Red Rural Recession and soon if all the cuts continue as is
All the firings, cancelling of grants and contracts with companies , the closing of offices, disproportionately impact small towns, cities and states.
Their finances will be turned upside
All the firings, cancelling of grants and contracts with companies , the closing of offices, disproportionately impact small towns, cities and states.
Their finances will be turned upside
March 28, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I think there is going to be a Red Rural Recession and soon if all the cuts continue as is
All the firings, cancelling of grants and contracts with companies , the closing of offices, disproportionately impact small towns, cities and states.
Their finances will be turned upside
All the firings, cancelling of grants and contracts with companies , the closing of offices, disproportionately impact small towns, cities and states.
Their finances will be turned upside
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Trying to figure out how to make a friends feed:
Pspe@bsky.social
Jmelone@bsky.social
Fabianlynn@bsky.social
Pspe@bsky.social
Jmelone@bsky.social
Fabianlynn@bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Trying to figure out how to make a friends feed:
Pspe@bsky.social
Jmelone@bsky.social
Fabianlynn@bsky.social
Pspe@bsky.social
Jmelone@bsky.social
Fabianlynn@bsky.social
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As many have noticed, Meta is trying to control what we see, just like X. By adding the felon, and others to our follow lists and removing Democratic search terms.
@bsky.app we would loved if you offered groups. And private ones at that so we can leave Meta for good.
www.forbes.com/sites/esatde...
@bsky.app we would loved if you offered groups. And private ones at that so we can leave Meta for good.
www.forbes.com/sites/esatde...
Meta Faces Backlash As Democrat-Related Terms Disappear From Instagram
Users plan week-long boycott of the platform after it announces the removal of fact-checkers and sparks controversy.
www.forbes.com
January 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
As many have noticed, Meta is trying to control what we see, just like X. By adding the felon, and others to our follow lists and removing Democratic search terms.
@bsky.app we would loved if you offered groups. And private ones at that so we can leave Meta for good.
www.forbes.com/sites/esatde...
@bsky.app we would loved if you offered groups. And private ones at that so we can leave Meta for good.
www.forbes.com/sites/esatde...
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This is your mission. We take our power back now at the local and state level. Stop waiting for a national hero. It’s you. Get to work.
January 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This is your mission. We take our power back now at the local and state level. Stop waiting for a national hero. It’s you. Get to work.
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Thank you Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.
Bishop Urges Trump To 'Have Mercy' In Powerful Plea During Inauguration Prayer Service
Love this ❤️ And his reaction!
www.comicsands.com
January 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Thank you Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.
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Anthony Fauci dared to commit the one mortal sin for which there can never be any forgiveness: he stood in the face of their bloviating, belligerent spray-tanned savior—and he spoke truth that could actually save lives. That is why they despise him.
johnpavlovitz.com/2021/10/25/t...
johnpavlovitz.com/2021/10/25/t...
The Mortal Sin of Anthony Fauci
Photo by Jody Rogac A reader outside of the US messaged me today and asked me to explain the Right’s incessant attacks on Dr. Anthony Fauci. From his vantage point some thousands of miles away, he cou...
johnpavlovitz.com
January 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Anthony Fauci dared to commit the one mortal sin for which there can never be any forgiveness: he stood in the face of their bloviating, belligerent spray-tanned savior—and he spoke truth that could actually save lives. That is why they despise him.
johnpavlovitz.com/2021/10/25/t...
johnpavlovitz.com/2021/10/25/t...
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Trump is sworn in without placing his hand on the Bible, because he has no intention of upholding his oath of office.
January 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Trump is sworn in without placing his hand on the Bible, because he has no intention of upholding his oath of office.
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“Nearly 1,660 Afghans cleared by the U.S. government to resettle in the U.S., including family members of active duty U.S. military personnel, are having their flights canceled under President Donald Trump's order suspending U.S. refugee programs…”
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Exclusive: Trump administration canceling flights for nearly 1,660 Afghan refugees, say U.S official, advocate
Nearly 1,660 Afghans cleared by the U.S. government to resettle in the U.S., including family members of active duty U.S. military personnel, are having their flights canceled under President Donald Trump's order suspending U.S. refugee programs, a U.S. official and a leading refugee resettlement advocate said on Monday.
www.reuters.com
January 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
“Nearly 1,660 Afghans cleared by the U.S. government to resettle in the U.S., including family members of active duty U.S. military personnel, are having their flights canceled under President Donald Trump's order suspending U.S. refugee programs…”
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
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This was not an accident or "blunder".
Anyone who didn't see this coming hasn't been paying attention.
Anyone who didn't see this coming hasn't been paying attention.
January 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This was not an accident or "blunder".
Anyone who didn't see this coming hasn't been paying attention.
Anyone who didn't see this coming hasn't been paying attention.
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New game show: Kiss the ring, get a pardon www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/n...
Eric Adams Heads to Mar-a-Lago to Meet With Trump
The New York mayor, who is under federal indictment, has spoken warmly about President-elect Donald J. Trump in recent weeks and has said he is open to receiving a pardon from him.
www.nytimes.com
January 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM
New game show: Kiss the ring, get a pardon www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/n...