Lola Politicka
@lolapoliticka.bsky.social
Anthropologist specializing in online human behavior and its impact on culture and society. Twitter migrant. 🇺🇦 Foe of bigotry, hate and intolerance. Big fan of good social science. Soooo tired but UP FOR the FIGHT. No DMs.
I just received the official message that the furlough is over and that the government is open. And so we returned to work all I can say is I wonder what fresh hell this is going to be
November 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I just received the official message that the furlough is over and that the government is open. And so we returned to work all I can say is I wonder what fresh hell this is going to be
My hot take: The Epstein files will be released and nothing, nothing, will change because of it..
November 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
My hot take: The Epstein files will be released and nothing, nothing, will change because of it..
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This is Goose. His stick didn't fit through the door at first. But Goose believed in himself, and more importantly, so did his doorman. 13/10 (TT: bigstickgoose)
November 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This is Goose. His stick didn't fit through the door at first. But Goose believed in himself, and more importantly, so did his doorman. 13/10 (TT: bigstickgoose)
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🇪🇺🇺🇦 Ukraine will receive another tranche of €6 billion from the European Union
Of this amount, €4.1 billion will be provided under the ERA loans program, and another €1.9 billion will be provided under the Ukraine Facility mechanism.
Of this amount, €4.1 billion will be provided under the ERA loans program, and another €1.9 billion will be provided under the Ukraine Facility mechanism.
November 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
🇪🇺🇺🇦 Ukraine will receive another tranche of €6 billion from the European Union
Of this amount, €4.1 billion will be provided under the ERA loans program, and another €1.9 billion will be provided under the Ukraine Facility mechanism.
Of this amount, €4.1 billion will be provided under the ERA loans program, and another €1.9 billion will be provided under the Ukraine Facility mechanism.
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We only rate dogs. This is a family of Suburban Gold Fairies. It's rare for them to travel together like this. Very magical but please only send dogs. Thank you... 13/10 for all (TT: hdbrosriley)
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We only rate dogs. This is a family of Suburban Gold Fairies. It's rare for them to travel together like this. Very magical but please only send dogs. Thank you... 13/10 for all (TT: hdbrosriley)
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There’s real irony in this: lawmakers can’t get back to DC to vote to reopen the government because flights are canceled, thanks to the same shutdown they caused.
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
There’s real irony in this: lawmakers can’t get back to DC to vote to reopen the government because flights are canceled, thanks to the same shutdown they caused.
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None of the Dem Senators (or Democratic-caucusing) who voted yes on the CR are worried about reelection:
• Dick Durbin – IL – Retiring 2026
• Catherine Cortez Masto – NV – Up 2028
• Jacky Rosen – NV – Up 2030
• John Fetterman – PA – Up 2028
• Maggie Hassan – NH – Up 2028
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• Dick Durbin – IL – Retiring 2026
• Catherine Cortez Masto – NV – Up 2028
• Jacky Rosen – NV – Up 2030
• John Fetterman – PA – Up 2028
• Maggie Hassan – NH – Up 2028
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November 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
None of the Dem Senators (or Democratic-caucusing) who voted yes on the CR are worried about reelection:
• Dick Durbin – IL – Retiring 2026
• Catherine Cortez Masto – NV – Up 2028
• Jacky Rosen – NV – Up 2030
• John Fetterman – PA – Up 2028
• Maggie Hassan – NH – Up 2028
1/2
• Dick Durbin – IL – Retiring 2026
• Catherine Cortez Masto – NV – Up 2028
• Jacky Rosen – NV – Up 2030
• John Fetterman – PA – Up 2028
• Maggie Hassan – NH – Up 2028
1/2
Agreed
Bring on the Progressives. Boot out the establishment.
I am so sick of them.
I am so sick of them.
November 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Agreed
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The only silver lining to last night’s cave.
November 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The only silver lining to last night’s cave.
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💯. It wasn't about just the ACA subsides—it was about those and … everything else.
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
💯. It wasn't about just the ACA subsides—it was about those and … everything else.
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Did you get your new healthcare premium notice yet?
“Medicare for All” is starting to sound real good to a lot of folks who didn’t want to talk about it before.
Same page now!
“Medicare for All” is starting to sound real good to a lot of folks who didn’t want to talk about it before.
Same page now!
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Did you get your new healthcare premium notice yet?
“Medicare for All” is starting to sound real good to a lot of folks who didn’t want to talk about it before.
Same page now!
“Medicare for All” is starting to sound real good to a lot of folks who didn’t want to talk about it before.
Same page now!
This makes sense. California is a hopeful state with the ingredients of progress and change in play. The US Congress? 🤦♀️ Sheesh!
Democratic strategist Christine Pelosi announces run for state Senate, NOT her mother's U.S. House seat as many anticipated for years. This state Senate seat isn't up until 2028 unless Scott Wiener, who is running to succeed Nancy Pelosi, wins and a special election is needed.
Christine Pelosi Eyes Sacramento, Not Congress, in 2028 State Senate Run | KQED
Christine Pelosi, attorney and daughter of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, told KQED she’s running for San Francisco’s state Senate seat, focusing on women’s rights, AI and affordability.
www.kqed.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
This makes sense. California is a hopeful state with the ingredients of progress and change in play. The US Congress? 🤦♀️ Sheesh!
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
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Canada has no longer eliminated measles
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Canada loses measles elimination status | CBC
www.cbc.ca
November 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Canada has no longer eliminated measles
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
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Please don’t think this beltway game of having retiring Dem senators vote yes while everyone else votes no is going to shield leadership from the end result. We see what is happening and can’t be fooled by those games.
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Please don’t think this beltway game of having retiring Dem senators vote yes while everyone else votes no is going to shield leadership from the end result. We see what is happening and can’t be fooled by those games.
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Pay attention to what Democratic candidates are saying right now. Find and support the fighters. Having a spine must be a litmus test issue in 2026 and beyond.
November 10, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Pay attention to what Democratic candidates are saying right now. Find and support the fighters. Having a spine must be a litmus test issue in 2026 and beyond.
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Regular reminder that Axios stories saying Dems are about to cave are likely sourced from GOP staffers trying to make it happen.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
November 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Regular reminder that Axios stories saying Dems are about to cave are likely sourced from GOP staffers trying to make it happen.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
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Something I’ve noticed is there seems to be a sort of pervasive assumption that the status quo has gravity. That there’s a natural, comfortable way things should be and that deviations from the normal state of the world will correct themselves in time.
But as a paleontologist, I know this is false.
But as a paleontologist, I know this is false.
November 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Something I’ve noticed is there seems to be a sort of pervasive assumption that the status quo has gravity. That there’s a natural, comfortable way things should be and that deviations from the normal state of the world will correct themselves in time.
But as a paleontologist, I know this is false.
But as a paleontologist, I know this is false.
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The SNAP contingency fund holds around $6 billion.
Trump refuses to spend it on the American people.
The same guy who just fast-tracked $40 billion to Argentina.
Trump thinks Argentina deserves our money while he lets Americans starve.
Trump refuses to spend it on the American people.
The same guy who just fast-tracked $40 billion to Argentina.
Trump thinks Argentina deserves our money while he lets Americans starve.
November 7, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The SNAP contingency fund holds around $6 billion.
Trump refuses to spend it on the American people.
The same guy who just fast-tracked $40 billion to Argentina.
Trump thinks Argentina deserves our money while he lets Americans starve.
Trump refuses to spend it on the American people.
The same guy who just fast-tracked $40 billion to Argentina.
Trump thinks Argentina deserves our money while he lets Americans starve.
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“Sudan's Death Toll Could Exceed Gaza’s. Here’s Everything You Need to Know”
Important convo on the genocide there from me/Zeteo, with 2 Sudan experts who offer actual solutions to stop the fighting & put pressure on outside actors like the UAE & Saudi:
Important convo on the genocide there from me/Zeteo, with 2 Sudan experts who offer actual solutions to stop the fighting & put pressure on outside actors like the UAE & Saudi:
Sudan's Death Toll Could Exceed Gaza’s. Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Two experts on Sudan explain how the killing in El Fasher is worse than anyone knows.
zeteo.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 AM
“Sudan's Death Toll Could Exceed Gaza’s. Here’s Everything You Need to Know”
Important convo on the genocide there from me/Zeteo, with 2 Sudan experts who offer actual solutions to stop the fighting & put pressure on outside actors like the UAE & Saudi:
Important convo on the genocide there from me/Zeteo, with 2 Sudan experts who offer actual solutions to stop the fighting & put pressure on outside actors like the UAE & Saudi:
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Mike Johnson is obstructing the US Constitution. President Lyndon Johnson was sworn in by Sarah Hughes, a US District Court Judge for Northern District of Texas. President Calvin Coolidge was sworn in by his own father – a notary public and justice of the peace.
Swear in Adelita Grijalva. Now.
Swear in Adelita Grijalva. Now.
November 7, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Mike Johnson is obstructing the US Constitution. President Lyndon Johnson was sworn in by Sarah Hughes, a US District Court Judge for Northern District of Texas. President Calvin Coolidge was sworn in by his own father – a notary public and justice of the peace.
Swear in Adelita Grijalva. Now.
Swear in Adelita Grijalva. Now.
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More than 100 knowledge holders from Indigenous nations across Canada, the U.S. and Australia gathered in syilx territories in September for a cultural burning summit. Story and photos from Aaron Hemens, first published by our friends at @indiginews.bsky.social. 🔥 thenarwhal.ca/indigenous-c...
Indigenous firekeepers come together for inaugural gathering | The Narwhal
First Nations experts attend first National Indigenous Fire Gathering on syilx homelands in B.C., joining counterparts from Canada, Australia and the U.S.
thenarwhal.ca
November 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
More than 100 knowledge holders from Indigenous nations across Canada, the U.S. and Australia gathered in syilx territories in September for a cultural burning summit. Story and photos from Aaron Hemens, first published by our friends at @indiginews.bsky.social. 🔥 thenarwhal.ca/indigenous-c...
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This is Hudson. He is a strong, independent dog who boops his own snoot. 13/10 (IG: hudsonstaysgolden)
November 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This is Hudson. He is a strong, independent dog who boops his own snoot. 13/10 (IG: hudsonstaysgolden)