Verena Harfst
@letsgetitright2024.bsky.social
Connecticut resident
The Trump-Putin deal for Ukraine contains secret business deals between the two. The plan has been proposed in the name of American citizens, as a part of U.S. foreign policy. We deserve to know: who is benefiting, which U.S. companies and oligarchs, Trump’s family members and political supporters?
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The Trump-Putin deal for Ukraine contains secret business deals between the two. The plan has been proposed in the name of American citizens, as a part of U.S. foreign policy. We deserve to know: who is benefiting, which U.S. companies and oligarchs, Trump’s family members and political supporters?
Shameful: The secret pact forged by Trump and Putin would force Ukraine, battered by war, to surrender land or be left defenseless.The UN Charter forbids territory seized by force and requires non-coercive negotiation - yet the deal uses threats & gunpoint to deny a nation’s sovereignty and dignity.
U.S. pushing Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thanksgiving or lose support
The U.S. is now sending “signals” that everything could be off the table if Kyiv does not quickly sign a proposal, which was drawn up by special envoy Witkoff.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Shameful: The secret pact forged by Trump and Putin would force Ukraine, battered by war, to surrender land or be left defenseless.The UN Charter forbids territory seized by force and requires non-coercive negotiation - yet the deal uses threats & gunpoint to deny a nation’s sovereignty and dignity.
The section of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice dealing with failing to obey orders states that members can only be sanctioned for disobeying lawful orders. And servicemembers are generally obligated to not follow orders that are “manifestly unlawful.”
Analysis: Why Democrats are warning about Trump giving illegal orders | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has yet again suggested that his political opponents deserve to be executed. And yet again, he’s basing this argument on a rather novel legal theory and a dubious interpretation...
www.cnn.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The section of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice dealing with failing to obey orders states that members can only be sanctioned for disobeying lawful orders. And servicemembers are generally obligated to not follow orders that are “manifestly unlawful.”
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
Murder of an “extremely unpopular” journalist? Trump shrugs it off: “Things happen,” suggesting Jamal Khashoggi had it coming. Instead, Trump threatens the ABC journalist who dared to ask the question that his network should lose its broadcasting license:
Trump shrugs off Khashoggi murder during Saudi prince’s White House visit
Trump elevates Saudi Arabia to major non-Nato ally after claiming Mohammed bin Salman ‘knew nothing’ about murder of journalist
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Murder of an “extremely unpopular” journalist? Trump shrugs it off: “Things happen,” suggesting Jamal Khashoggi had it coming. Instead, Trump threatens the ABC journalist who dared to ask the question that his network should lose its broadcasting license:
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“When she tried to follow up with a question about potentially incriminating details in the Epstein files, Trump pointed and said, ‘Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.’”
www.ms.now/top-stories/...
www.ms.now/top-stories/...
Trump to female reporter who asked him about the Epstein files: ‘Quiet, Piggy’
Trump, who has struggled to shrug off the controversy around Jeffrey Epstein, resorted to an insult that he has been accused of using against women before.
www.ms.now
November 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
“When she tried to follow up with a question about potentially incriminating details in the Epstein files, Trump pointed and said, ‘Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.’”
www.ms.now/top-stories/...
www.ms.now/top-stories/...
Trump has turned the Justice Department into "an arm of his rapid-response operation to help him through damaging news cycles." Whether you are investigated or prosecuted, pardoned or have your sentence commuted, depends on whether you are an enemy or a friend of his. Not even a pretense of justice:
As Trump Looks for Distraction on Epstein, Justice Dept. Rushes to His Aid
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Trump has turned the Justice Department into "an arm of his rapid-response operation to help him through damaging news cycles." Whether you are investigated or prosecuted, pardoned or have your sentence commuted, depends on whether you are an enemy or a friend of his. Not even a pretense of justice:
Trump plans to sue BBC for $1-5B, despite its public apology. It’s from his playbook of pressuring free media into submission. He also sued the Pulitzer Prize Board for refusing to revoke the 2018 Pulitzer to NYT & WP for their reporting on Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Trump’s Florida Case Against Pulitzer Prize Board Can Proceed
Donald Trump can continue his lawsuit against the group that gives the Pulitzer Prize in journalism after the Florida Supreme Court rejected the board’s plea to pause the case during his presidency.
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Trump plans to sue BBC for $1-5B, despite its public apology. It’s from his playbook of pressuring free media into submission. He also sued the Pulitzer Prize Board for refusing to revoke the 2018 Pulitzer to NYT & WP for their reporting on Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Governor Newsom has emerged as a strong voice for democracy and a leader of the Democrats.
Gavin Newsom (@gavinnewsom)
We must stand up for the rule of law NOT the rule of Don — our republic depends on it.
substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Governor Newsom has emerged as a strong voice for democracy and a leader of the Democrats.
The BBC has admitted its bad mistake, the people in charge stepped down, but Trump is not after a correction and apology. Instead, as in the past, he is after destroying independent public broadcasting, not just in the US, but now also internationally.
Donald Trump threatens BBC with $1bn lawsuit as chair says speech edit was ‘error of judgment’ – latest updates
BBC chair Samir Shah apologises for way in which speech from US president was edited after corporation’s two most senior executives resign
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The BBC has admitted its bad mistake, the people in charge stepped down, but Trump is not after a correction and apology. Instead, as in the past, he is after destroying independent public broadcasting, not just in the US, but now also internationally.
In the Blue Wave on Tuesday, Democrats flipped 29 towns and cities in CT, now controlling 102 of the 169, and also 2/3 of seats in the General Assembly. Make no mistake: Trump was very much on the ballot. Voters chose Dems because they will end the chaos and help fight the affordability crisis.
CT Dems call 2025 blue wave 'historic,' a boost before the '26 races
CT's governor and the Democratic state chair framed the election as as evidence of a big-tent party eager to compete in the 2026 midterms.
ctmirror.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
In the Blue Wave on Tuesday, Democrats flipped 29 towns and cities in CT, now controlling 102 of the 169, and also 2/3 of seats in the General Assembly. Make no mistake: Trump was very much on the ballot. Voters chose Dems because they will end the chaos and help fight the affordability crisis.
ProPublica is an independent media outlet committed to investigative journalism, holding the powerful accountable (www.propublica.org). Not surprisingly, Republicans are going after it. It deserves our attention and support.
North Carolina GOP Official Uses 'Connections With the Trump Admin' to Threaten ProPublica Journalist | Common Dreams
A North Carolina GOP official tried to use Trump to scare a ProPublica journalist into killing a critical story: “I’m sure you’re aware of our connections with the Trump administration,” he said. “I ...
www.commondreams.org
November 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
ProPublica is an independent media outlet committed to investigative journalism, holding the powerful accountable (www.propublica.org). Not surprisingly, Republicans are going after it. It deserves our attention and support.
Voting in an election is not just a right, it’s a privilege.
Election Day is a week from tomorrow, and millions of Americans have a chance to elect important local leaders — judges, council members, school boards, and more — crucial to defending and rebuilding democracy. If you haven’t already, make a plan to cast your vote.
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Register to vote. Check your registration status. Get your absentee ballot. Fast, free, easy, secure, nonpartisan.
www.vote.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Voting in an election is not just a right, it’s a privilege.
Expert News media inside the Pentagon have been replaced by conspriracy theory media. The new policy will not only misinform but build distrust of all statements. If the public isn’t sure what the U.S. military is really doing, it won’t object. It’s designed to produce apathy and a knowledge vacuum.
The Pentagon’s Preferred Propaganda Model
The Trump administration is trying to muddle reality—and create apathy.
www.theatlantic.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Expert News media inside the Pentagon have been replaced by conspriracy theory media. The new policy will not only misinform but build distrust of all statements. If the public isn’t sure what the U.S. military is really doing, it won’t object. It’s designed to produce apathy and a knowledge vacuum.
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The Pentagon announces they are replacing The New York Times’ press credentials with the MyPillow guy’s media outlet.
October 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Pentagon announces they are replacing The New York Times’ press credentials with the MyPillow guy’s media outlet.
Going after a free and independent press and using AI generated deep fakes for his political communication are two sides of the same coin: Trump “is ushering in an era of distrust and confusion,” in which the president controls the narrative through lies and deception:
Donald Trump’s War on Reality
A deepfake president molds perception to serve his own interests.
www.theatlantic.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Going after a free and independent press and using AI generated deep fakes for his political communication are two sides of the same coin: Trump “is ushering in an era of distrust and confusion,” in which the president controls the narrative through lies and deception:
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Local activists and organizers were the beating heart of No Kings Day — and they will keep leading the fight on the ground in your community. Use our map to see what groups are near you and get in touch with your local Indivisibles: indivisible.org/groups
October 20, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Local activists and organizers were the beating heart of No Kings Day — and they will keep leading the fight on the ground in your community. Use our map to see what groups are near you and get in touch with your local Indivisibles: indivisible.org/groups
This is how democracy looks like: On No Kings Day on Oct. 18 an estimated 6.8 to 7 M citizens across all 50 U.S. states showed up, one of the largest coordinated protest events in modern U.S. history. Hartford,CT, saw some 12,000 protesters. The movement is growing, the intimidation attempts failed.
October 19, 2025 at 1:18 AM
This is how democracy looks like: On No Kings Day on Oct. 18 an estimated 6.8 to 7 M citizens across all 50 U.S. states showed up, one of the largest coordinated protest events in modern U.S. history. Hartford,CT, saw some 12,000 protesters. The movement is growing, the intimidation attempts failed.
The Pentagon’s new policy guidelines criminalize routine reporting. Almost all news outlets have refused to sign. Watch the expert analysis on the PBS Newshour 10/14, starting at minute 20:
PBS News Hour | Season 2025 | October 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
October 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
pbs.org
October 16, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Pentagon’s new policy guidelines criminalize routine reporting. Almost all news outlets have refused to sign. Watch the expert analysis on the PBS Newshour 10/14, starting at minute 20:
Good news: Major news organizations fight back against the Pentagon’s massive restrictions on Freedom of the Press and the rights of Americans to be informed about how taxpayer-funded military resources and personnel are being deployed:
Several News Outlets Reject Pentagon’s Reporting Restrictions
www.nytimes.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Good news: Major news organizations fight back against the Pentagon’s massive restrictions on Freedom of the Press and the rights of Americans to be informed about how taxpayer-funded military resources and personnel are being deployed:
Find out where protests take place across Connecticut on No Kings Day, October 18 :
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October 14, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Find out where protests take place across Connecticut on No Kings Day, October 18 :
www.mobilize.us/nokings/?utm...
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October 18 is “No Kings” Day II — a nationwide protest against Trump’s authoritarian grab. Join thousands raising their voices for democracy. As historian Timothy Snyder reminds us: Stand up. Speak out. No kings — only citizens.
No Kings — Freedom (video)
Why protest is patriotic
substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:57 AM
October 18 is “No Kings” Day II — a nationwide protest against Trump’s authoritarian grab. Join thousands raising their voices for democracy. As historian Timothy Snyder reminds us: Stand up. Speak out. No kings — only citizens.
In its most far-reaching move yet against academic freedom and free speech, the Trump administration has announced that universities seeking future federal grants will be judged by their ideological alignment rather than the merit of their scientific research.
Trump Offered Universities an Invitation for a Deal. Some See a Trap.
www.nytimes.com
October 5, 2025 at 10:54 AM
In its most far-reaching move yet against academic freedom and free speech, the Trump administration has announced that universities seeking future federal grants will be judged by their ideological alignment rather than the merit of their scientific research.
A song for our times. Please share.
If the People Unite
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September 27, 2025 at 7:29 AM
A song for our times. Please share.