Alice in Portugal
@leisl103.bsky.social
Yarn is fun, languages are hard, politics are frightening, cooking is restorative, and travel is always an adventure. Going from Portland to Porto and ports in between.
One excellent way that Californians can show solidarity with Portland, Oregon, our fellow West Coast city, is to vote YES on Prop 50 as soon as ballots arrive next week.
Bank those YES votes as early as possible before Trump does something fascistic.
Vote YES on Prop 50.
Bank those YES votes as early as possible before Trump does something fascistic.
Vote YES on Prop 50.
September 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
One excellent way that Californians can show solidarity with Portland, Oregon, our fellow West Coast city, is to vote YES on Prop 50 as soon as ballots arrive next week.
Bank those YES votes as early as possible before Trump does something fascistic.
Vote YES on Prop 50.
Bank those YES votes as early as possible before Trump does something fascistic.
Vote YES on Prop 50.
An excellent @rbreich.bsky.social article suggesting next actions. Sept 30th funding ends for the govt. 7 Dem senators are needed to ensure further funding. After the destruction and harm that’s been inflicted, shouldn’t the Dems put an end to it now? Call your Senators. Tell them to shut it down!
September 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
An excellent @rbreich.bsky.social article suggesting next actions. Sept 30th funding ends for the govt. 7 Dem senators are needed to ensure further funding. After the destruction and harm that’s been inflicted, shouldn’t the Dems put an end to it now? Call your Senators. Tell them to shut it down!
One of my favorite websites this year has been the Trump Action Tracker. They document the the actions by the Trump Administration that pose a threat to American democracy. As of Sept 7th, they’re up to 1179 threatening actions.
www.trumpactiontracker.info?
www.trumpactiontracker.info?
www.trumpactiontracker.info
September 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
One of my favorite websites this year has been the Trump Action Tracker. They document the the actions by the Trump Administration that pose a threat to American democracy. As of Sept 7th, they’re up to 1179 threatening actions.
www.trumpactiontracker.info?
www.trumpactiontracker.info?
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So much greatness.
September 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
So much greatness.
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Kennedy on a media tear to make it seem like he’s got widespread support. The anti-vaxx movement has been very very good at using social media to appear huge, when it has in fact been a small but vocal and well-organized minority with opinions way outside the mainstream. Unclear whether it’ll work.
September 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Kennedy on a media tear to make it seem like he’s got widespread support. The anti-vaxx movement has been very very good at using social media to appear huge, when it has in fact been a small but vocal and well-organized minority with opinions way outside the mainstream. Unclear whether it’ll work.
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First Bernie Sanders. Then the CDC directors.
Now, more than 1,000 current and former HHS staffers are demanding he step down.
Now, more than 1,000 current and former HHS staffers are demanding he step down.
RFK Jr.’s enemies list just got a lot longer
First Bernie Sanders. Then CDC directors. Now, more than 1,000 current and former HHS staffers are demanding he step down.
www.motherjones.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
First Bernie Sanders. Then the CDC directors.
Now, more than 1,000 current and former HHS staffers are demanding he step down.
Now, more than 1,000 current and former HHS staffers are demanding he step down.
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The job market is drying up. Prices continue to rise. Millions are living paycheck to paycheck. 70% of U.S. adults say the American Dream is dead.
What has Trump been up to lately?
Hobnobbing with billionaire Big Tech CEOs and profiting off the presidency with crypto schemes.
What has Trump been up to lately?
Hobnobbing with billionaire Big Tech CEOs and profiting off the presidency with crypto schemes.
September 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The job market is drying up. Prices continue to rise. Millions are living paycheck to paycheck. 70% of U.S. adults say the American Dream is dead.
What has Trump been up to lately?
Hobnobbing with billionaire Big Tech CEOs and profiting off the presidency with crypto schemes.
What has Trump been up to lately?
Hobnobbing with billionaire Big Tech CEOs and profiting off the presidency with crypto schemes.
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So tired of all the winning…
Ooof. Only 22k new jobs. Significantly under expectations. www.bloomberg.com/news/live-bl...
Live: Analysis of US Jobs Report for August
US Jobs Report August 2025: Live News on Employment, Payrolls
www.bloomberg.com
September 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
So tired of all the winning…
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Trump has said he wants to “Clear out” Gaza. It shouldn’t come as a surprise. Old news. Trump and Jared have been wanting to raze it to build luxury resorts. Anyone want to bet that at some point Trump’s going to want to claim it for America? Buy it/Take it?
January 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Trump has said he wants to “Clear out” Gaza. It shouldn’t come as a surprise. Old news. Trump and Jared have been wanting to raze it to build luxury resorts. Anyone want to bet that at some point Trump’s going to want to claim it for America? Buy it/Take it?
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BREAKING: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez today vowed to add abortion rights and gay marriage to Spain’s constitution so they “can never be undone.”
Spain to enshrine gay marriage and abortion rights into its constitution so 'they cannot be undone in the future' - Olive Press News Spain
PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez today vowed to add abortion rights and gay marriage to Spain's constitution so they 'can never be undone'. The left-wing PSOE
www.theolivepress.es
December 6, 2024 at 9:46 PM
BREAKING: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez today vowed to add abortion rights and gay marriage to Spain’s constitution so they “can never be undone.”
Portuguese people are usually so kind and patient in listening to me mangle their language. The best encouragement I’ve received wasn’t complimenting my skills (“You speak so well”, which I know is a polite lie), but when the person said to me, “I really like hearing you speak Portuguese”. 🥰🙏
December 3, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Portuguese people are usually so kind and patient in listening to me mangle their language. The best encouragement I’ve received wasn’t complimenting my skills (“You speak so well”, which I know is a polite lie), but when the person said to me, “I really like hearing you speak Portuguese”. 🥰🙏
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Disease prevalence in US states before & after vaccine introduction
Graphic from Edward Tufte
More graphics.wsj.com/infectious-d... 🧪
Graphic from Edward Tufte
More graphics.wsj.com/infectious-d... 🧪
November 15, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Disease prevalence in US states before & after vaccine introduction
Graphic from Edward Tufte
More graphics.wsj.com/infectious-d... 🧪
Graphic from Edward Tufte
More graphics.wsj.com/infectious-d... 🧪