@lpasquali.bsky.social
Web System Analyst, Traveler, Photographer, Democrat, Cat Mom
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The BRICS are now trading more with one another than with America, and the gap is widening. China might be the biggest winner from Donald Trump’s reshaping of global commerce
Trump’s trade victims are shrugging off his attacks
And China is gaining in the process
econ.st
August 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The BRICS are now trading more with one another than with America, and the gap is widening. China might be the biggest winner from Donald Trump’s reshaping of global commerce
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U.S. farmers are feeling the impact of Trump's immigration crackdown. In some communities, immigration raids have slowed farm operations. NPR reports from Central Florida's strawberry region.
Some Florida farmers reduce crops as deportation fears drive workers away
U.S. farmers are feeling the impact of Trump's immigration crackdown. In some communities, immigration raids have slowed farm operations. NPR reports from Central Florida's strawberry region.
n.pr
August 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
U.S. farmers are feeling the impact of Trump's immigration crackdown. In some communities, immigration raids have slowed farm operations. NPR reports from Central Florida's strawberry region.
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May 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Al gore is pissed off and I’m here for it
April 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Al gore is pissed off and I’m here for it
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Trump will reportedly end the IRS Direct File program that allowed taxpayers to file taxes for free.
This comes after Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, lobbied the government for years to block IRS free file.
Intuit donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration.
See how this works?
This comes after Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, lobbied the government for years to block IRS free file.
Intuit donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration.
See how this works?
April 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Trump will reportedly end the IRS Direct File program that allowed taxpayers to file taxes for free.
This comes after Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, lobbied the government for years to block IRS free file.
Intuit donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration.
See how this works?
This comes after Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, lobbied the government for years to block IRS free file.
Intuit donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration.
See how this works?
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Tyrants view educated citizens as their greatest enemy.
Slaveholders stopped the enslaved from learning to read. Nazis burned books. Dictators censor media.
That’s why Trump is attacking education, science, museums, and the arts – to prevent us from learning.
It's Fascism 101.
Slaveholders stopped the enslaved from learning to read. Nazis burned books. Dictators censor media.
That’s why Trump is attacking education, science, museums, and the arts – to prevent us from learning.
It's Fascism 101.
April 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Tyrants view educated citizens as their greatest enemy.
Slaveholders stopped the enslaved from learning to read. Nazis burned books. Dictators censor media.
That’s why Trump is attacking education, science, museums, and the arts – to prevent us from learning.
It's Fascism 101.
Slaveholders stopped the enslaved from learning to read. Nazis burned books. Dictators censor media.
That’s why Trump is attacking education, science, museums, and the arts – to prevent us from learning.
It's Fascism 101.
Sad, but true.
April 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Sad, but true.
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Is the anti-vax crowd willing to admit they’re wrong, yet?
A second school-aged child in West Texas has died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as the outbreak continues to swell.
Second child dies from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases near 500
A second school-aged child in West Texas has died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as the outbreak continues to swell.
www.npr.org
April 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Is the anti-vax crowd willing to admit they’re wrong, yet?
More of that winning, I suppose.
It's only been a few days since President Trump's 25% tariffs on foreign cars took effect. But the import surcharge has led to some immediate changes, including layoffs and pauses in car shipments.
How automakers are responding to the 25% car tariffs so far
It's only been a few days since President Trump's 25% tariffs on foreign cars took effect. But the import surcharge has led to some immediate changes, including layoffs and pauses in car shipments.
www.npr.org
April 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
More of that winning, I suppose.
This is what democracy looks like! #handsoff Across 2 locations, 1100 demonstrators protested Trump administration plans to cut social security, medicare, medicaid, veterans benefits, and more.
April 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This is what democracy looks like! #handsoff Across 2 locations, 1100 demonstrators protested Trump administration plans to cut social security, medicare, medicaid, veterans benefits, and more.
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“It’s critical that in confronting this hostile, anti-democratic regime we don’t lose sight of what’s true and false, what’s right and wrong…as the propaganda intensifies and the public is denied the truth, our capacity to grasp reality will get harder.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-expand...
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-expand...
The Expanding Attacks on Speech
Blocking legitimate journalists, deleting language, canceling GOP town halls, cutting university funding—these are all connected
www.americaamerica.news
March 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
“It’s critical that in confronting this hostile, anti-democratic regime we don’t lose sight of what’s true and false, what’s right and wrong…as the propaganda intensifies and the public is denied the truth, our capacity to grasp reality will get harder.”
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-expand...
www.americaamerica.news/p/the-expand...
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@joycewhitevance.bsky.social: "I continue to think that we are in the middle of a soft coup. The military is not out on the streets...But what we are seeing is someone who is attacking all of the norms and institutions of government."
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/wL04uJ9W5kM
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/wL04uJ9W5kM
March 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social: "I continue to think that we are in the middle of a soft coup. The military is not out on the streets...But what we are seeing is someone who is attacking all of the norms and institutions of government."
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/wL04uJ9W5kM
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/wL04uJ9W5kM
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Major stock indexes sank on Monday after Trump declined to predict whether his tariff policies could lead to a recession, roiling investor sentiment.
Wall Street selloff deepens as Trump sparks recession concerns
Major U.S. stock indexes sank on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump declined to predict whether his tariff policies could lead to a recession, roiling investor sentiment.
www.reuters.com
March 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Major stock indexes sank on Monday after Trump declined to predict whether his tariff policies could lead to a recession, roiling investor sentiment.
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All of the Republicans who for years railed about "unelected bureaucrats" destroying the government are awfully quiet as an unelected bureaucrat destroys the government.
March 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
All of the Republicans who for years railed about "unelected bureaucrats" destroying the government are awfully quiet as an unelected bureaucrat destroys the government.
Anybody surprised?
Former GOP Rep. Charlie Dent told MSNBC in passing that the Republicans he's hearing from are being "overwhelmed" by the flood of angry calls and emails from constituents back home.
Ex-lawmaker says Republicans are telling him they're 'overwhelmed' by angry calls
Former Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA) told MSNBC in passing that the Republicans he's hearing from are being "overwhelmed" by the flood of angry calls and emails from constituents back home. Republicans are...
www.rawstory.com
March 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Anybody surprised?
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Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items…
March 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items…
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He refused to bend the knee to Putin's Puppet and Couchfucker McGee. SLAVA UKRAINI!🌻💪
March 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
He refused to bend the knee to Putin's Puppet and Couchfucker McGee. SLAVA UKRAINI!🌻💪
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Hundreds of NOAA employees are being fired by Trump and DOGE.
The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.
A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Again, this isn't about efficiency.
The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.
A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Again, this isn't about efficiency.
March 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Hundreds of NOAA employees are being fired by Trump and DOGE.
The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.
A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Again, this isn't about efficiency.
The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.
A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Again, this isn't about efficiency.
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Good work, MAGA voters. Especially those of you in Tornado Alley.
Breaking News: The Trump administration plans to cut 84% of staff at the office that funds the U.S.'s disaster recovery, raising questions about how the country will rebuild from hurricanes, wildfires and other calamities made worse by climate change.
Trump Team Plans Cuts at HUD Office That Funds Disaster Recovery
Staff at the office, a branch of the U.S. housing department that Congress uses to address the worst catastrophes, would be reduced by 84 percent.
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Good work, MAGA voters. Especially those of you in Tornado Alley.
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Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower envisioned the Kennedy Center as an "artistic mecca." President Trump recently told reporters he'd never seen a show there.
The Kennedy Center's history was marked by cooperation and independence — until now
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower envisioned the Kennedy Center as an "artistic mecca." President Trump recently told reporters he'd never seen a show there.
www.npr.org
February 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower envisioned the Kennedy Center as an "artistic mecca." President Trump recently told reporters he'd never seen a show there.
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Most of the cases are among school-aged children; at least thirteen patients have been hospitalized.
Updates: confirmed measles cases, hospitalizations in West Texas
Updated data and information from public health officials on confirmed measles cases in the region.
radio.kttz.org
February 17, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Most of the cases are among school-aged children; at least thirteen patients have been hospitalized.
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“The term ‘doxxing’ has become unmoored from its origins,” @thefireorg.bsky.social's Will Creeley tells @nytimes.com.
“If living in the U.S. in 2025 means you can expect a criminal investigation for criticizing the government, we’re all in a whole lot of trouble.”
“If living in the U.S. in 2025 means you can expect a criminal investigation for criticizing the government, we’re all in a whole lot of trouble.”
How Elon Musk and the Right Are Trying to Recast Reporting as ‘Doxxing’
Right-wing influencers are criticizing journalists who have published public information about government employees.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
“The term ‘doxxing’ has become unmoored from its origins,” @thefireorg.bsky.social's Will Creeley tells @nytimes.com.
“If living in the U.S. in 2025 means you can expect a criminal investigation for criticizing the government, we’re all in a whole lot of trouble.”
“If living in the U.S. in 2025 means you can expect a criminal investigation for criticizing the government, we’re all in a whole lot of trouble.”