MadStash
@madstash.bsky.social
If she who dies with the most yarn in her stash wins, ya'll need to start workin' on who is gonna be second.
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MadStash
@madstash.bsky.social
· Jan 6
My own political protest art, "The Defarge Project," a banner of every guilty MAGAt in Cheeto's inner circle, 14 names thus far, crocheted in Tunisian knit stitch in an old-timey prison stripe motif, named after the Dickens character in "A Tale of Two Cities" who knitted the names of the condemned 🧶
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Today we filed 1st Amendment lawsuit against AG Pam Bondi & Dept of Justice for illegal firing of senior official w/o any due process for personal comments of public interest he made on private date that turned out to be targeted O'Keefe operation.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Former DOJ official whose remarks about Epstein files were recorded sues over firing
In the lawsuit, Joseph Schnitt claims he was secretly recorded during private conversations with a woman he met on Hinge.
www.politico.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Today we filed 1st Amendment lawsuit against AG Pam Bondi & Dept of Justice for illegal firing of senior official w/o any due process for personal comments of public interest he made on private date that turned out to be targeted O'Keefe operation.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Seven more rows and I'll be halfway through the colorwork on the back of my First Snow Tunisian crochet knit stitch cardigan. Definitely slower than the last one. On track to be done by midsummer ::sigh::
Also, all this work better be manifesting me some serious snowfall in the meantime 🧶
Also, all this work better be manifesting me some serious snowfall in the meantime 🧶
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Seven more rows and I'll be halfway through the colorwork on the back of my First Snow Tunisian crochet knit stitch cardigan. Definitely slower than the last one. On track to be done by midsummer ::sigh::
Also, all this work better be manifesting me some serious snowfall in the meantime 🧶
Also, all this work better be manifesting me some serious snowfall in the meantime 🧶
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BREAKING: Judge dismisses cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after finding prosecutor was unlawfully appointed.
Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding prosecutor was unlawfully appointed
The cases were dismissed without prejudice, meaning they can be refiled at a later date.
nbcnews.to
November 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
BREAKING: Judge dismisses cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after finding prosecutor was unlawfully appointed.
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The We Ain’t Buying It coalition explained that “pulling your dollars from companies that don’t stand with us and redirecting them to businesses that do” is an essential part of defending democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
A call to action
‘We Ain’t Buying It’
open.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The We Ain’t Buying It coalition explained that “pulling your dollars from companies that don’t stand with us and redirecting them to businesses that do” is an essential part of defending democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Bet he also told him to keep the change.
Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at church
Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at church
The president cleared the former MLB All-Star of tax evasion and drug charges earlier this month.
on.nbc10.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Bet he also told him to keep the change.
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The uncanny Gmail clone that drops you straight into Epstein’s inbox
The uncanny Gmail clone that drops you straight into Epstein’s inbox.
A clever bit of digital wizardry turns the 20,000-plus email dump into a working Gmail parody you can search, sort, and star.
www.motherjones.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The uncanny Gmail clone that drops you straight into Epstein’s inbox
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A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from obtaining the private medical records of youth who sought gender-affirming care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Federal judge hands CHOP victory in its fight to protect medical records of transgender children
U.S. District Court Judge Mark A. Kearney sided with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and denied the bulk of the Department of Justice's subpoena seeking patient records.
www.inquirer.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from obtaining the private medical records of youth who sought gender-affirming care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Trump this weekend doubled down on his call for six Democratic members of Congress, including two from Pennsylvania, to be jailed over their video directed at U.S. troops.
Trump renews call to jail Democrats, including two from Pa., after calling their video statement ‘punishable by death’
Pennsylvania Democrats Chrissy Houlahan and Chris Deluzio were among those to tell U.S. troops they have the right to “refuse illegal orders.”
www.inquirer.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Trump this weekend doubled down on his call for six Democratic members of Congress, including two from Pennsylvania, to be jailed over their video directed at U.S. troops.
SEE??
Frankly, I want to know *exactly* what your "true meaning of Christmas" is if it isn't condemning untold greed and cruelty, and making reasonably small sacrifices to save your fellow man. Surely it isn't how many PS5 games you or your kid score, right? Right??
Cancel XMAS, save your country.
Frankly, I want to know *exactly* what your "true meaning of Christmas" is if it isn't condemning untold greed and cruelty, and making reasonably small sacrifices to save your fellow man. Surely it isn't how many PS5 games you or your kid score, right? Right??
Cancel XMAS, save your country.
Jen Rubin shares why we should boycott Trump enablers—Amazon, Home Depot, and Target—this Thanksgiving holiday.
A call to action
‘We Ain’t Buying It’
contrarian.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
SEE??
Frankly, I want to know *exactly* what your "true meaning of Christmas" is if it isn't condemning untold greed and cruelty, and making reasonably small sacrifices to save your fellow man. Surely it isn't how many PS5 games you or your kid score, right? Right??
Cancel XMAS, save your country.
Frankly, I want to know *exactly* what your "true meaning of Christmas" is if it isn't condemning untold greed and cruelty, and making reasonably small sacrifices to save your fellow man. Surely it isn't how many PS5 games you or your kid score, right? Right??
Cancel XMAS, save your country.
The Eagles lost, so that's a bright spot.
November 24, 2025 at 1:29 AM
The Eagles lost, so that's a bright spot.
A movie that takes place where you’re from.
"Dead Poets Society" was filmed in Middletown, DE when I lived there (which was until we moved to PA). The theater in the movie is Everett Theater, and the school is a prep school named St. Andrews.
"Dead Poets Society" was filmed in Middletown, DE when I lived there (which was until we moved to PA). The theater in the movie is Everett Theater, and the school is a prep school named St. Andrews.
November 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
A movie that takes place where you’re from.
"Dead Poets Society" was filmed in Middletown, DE when I lived there (which was until we moved to PA). The theater in the movie is Everett Theater, and the school is a prep school named St. Andrews.
"Dead Poets Society" was filmed in Middletown, DE when I lived there (which was until we moved to PA). The theater in the movie is Everett Theater, and the school is a prep school named St. Andrews.
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Congress, pay attention. We the People decide where our money goes — not the President. And we are demanding full support for Ukraine, with everything they need to win. Trump does not hold the power of the purse. The American people do. Act accordingly.
November 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Congress, pay attention. We the People decide where our money goes — not the President. And we are demanding full support for Ukraine, with everything they need to win. Trump does not hold the power of the purse. The American people do. Act accordingly.
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About This Account reveals the scale of X’s foreign troll problem
About This Account reveals the scale of X’s foreign troll problem
X’s About This Account reveals the scale of its foreign troll problem, confirming that many MAGA accounts aren’t actually American.
buff.ly
November 23, 2025 at 9:40 PM
About This Account reveals the scale of X’s foreign troll problem
This ain't knitted colorwork... but it sure *could* be, eh? 🧶
November 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
This ain't knitted colorwork... but it sure *could* be, eh? 🧶
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Economist Lawrence Summers stepped away from teaching at Harvard. Prince Andrew lost his royal home and title.
The fallout from Jeffrey Epstein’s transgressions spans oceans, from the vulnerable girls he exploited to the privileged people and institutions that chose to associate with him.
The fallout from Jeffrey Epstein’s transgressions spans oceans, from the vulnerable girls he exploited to the privileged people and institutions that chose to associate with him.
From Royalty to Academia, Epstein Fallout Ensnares Elite Men
The fallout from Jeffrey Epstein’s transgressions spans oceans and continents, from the vulnerable girls he exploited to the elites involved.
www.mississippifreepress.org
November 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Economist Lawrence Summers stepped away from teaching at Harvard. Prince Andrew lost his royal home and title.
The fallout from Jeffrey Epstein’s transgressions spans oceans, from the vulnerable girls he exploited to the privileged people and institutions that chose to associate with him.
The fallout from Jeffrey Epstein’s transgressions spans oceans, from the vulnerable girls he exploited to the privileged people and institutions that chose to associate with him.
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Did the DOJ's demand for technology companies to remove immigration tracking apps come with implicit threats? EFF is suing to find out. www.eff.org/press/relea...
EFF Demands Answers About ICE-Spotting App Takedowns
SAN FRANCISCO – The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) sued the departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) today to uncover information about the federal government demanding that
www.eff.org
November 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Did the DOJ's demand for technology companies to remove immigration tracking apps come with implicit threats? EFF is suing to find out. www.eff.org/press/relea...
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Thousands gathered at the Lincoln Memorial calling for Trump’s impeachment and removal on Saturday. The rock band Dropkick Murphys headlined the rally—marking the third consecutive day of major protests against the regime in our nation’s capital.
Go here for more:
Go here for more:
Momentum Shift: Massive Remove Trump Rally Rocks DC, Judge Blocks ICE’s Illegal Data Sharing, and Hochul Stands Tall Against Stefanik's Extremism
Resistance against Trump is growing stronger every day
www.dworkinsubstack.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Thousands gathered at the Lincoln Memorial calling for Trump’s impeachment and removal on Saturday. The rock band Dropkick Murphys headlined the rally—marking the third consecutive day of major protests against the regime in our nation’s capital.
Go here for more:
Go here for more:
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Early this year, bird flu ripped through 80 farms in Ohio and Indiana.
Using genetic markers, wind simulations, satellite imagery, property records and more, we found that the virus could’ve been airborne.
By @natlash.bsky.social
Using genetic markers, wind simulations, satellite imagery, property records and more, we found that the virus could’ve been airborne.
By @natlash.bsky.social
How ProPublica Investigated a Bird Flu Outbreak in America’s Heartland
Early this year, bird flu ripped through 80 farms in Ohio and Indiana. Using genetic markers, wind simulations, satellite imagery, property records and more, we found that the virus could’ve been airb...
www.propublica.org
November 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Early this year, bird flu ripped through 80 farms in Ohio and Indiana.
Using genetic markers, wind simulations, satellite imagery, property records and more, we found that the virus could’ve been airborne.
By @natlash.bsky.social
Using genetic markers, wind simulations, satellite imagery, property records and more, we found that the virus could’ve been airborne.
By @natlash.bsky.social
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A video showing President Donald Trump patting former President Bill Clinton’s crotch was generated with artificial intelligence using a 2000 still photo taken at the U.S. Open. The photographer said Trump didn’t grope Clinton.
Video of Trump patting Clinton’s crotch is AI made
A video showing President Donald Trump patting former President Bill Clinton’s crotch was generated with artificial intelligence using a 2000 still photo taken at the U.S. Open. The photographer said…
buff.ly
November 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A video showing President Donald Trump patting former President Bill Clinton’s crotch was generated with artificial intelligence using a 2000 still photo taken at the U.S. Open. The photographer said Trump didn’t grope Clinton.
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Colorado's bold move to regulate high-risk #AI systems drew praise from policy analysts and interest from other states. But pressure from #BigTech and concerns about compliance costs have lawmakers reconsidering the law less than a year after it passed. buff.ly/7wyomEM
Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation to find a practical path forward
The Colorado AI Act goes into effect next year, but legislators are attempting to repeal and replace it.
buff.ly
November 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Colorado's bold move to regulate high-risk #AI systems drew praise from policy analysts and interest from other states. But pressure from #BigTech and concerns about compliance costs have lawmakers reconsidering the law less than a year after it passed. buff.ly/7wyomEM
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Out of fear of the local sheriff, some immigrants in suburban Pennsylvania have reported not wanting to go to work, take kids to school, or appear in court.
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE
A populous swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Out of fear of the local sheriff, some immigrants in suburban Pennsylvania have reported not wanting to go to work, take kids to school, or appear in court.
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The reason we learned most X bots are Indian and Nigerian is not because Indians and Nigerians love impersonating Americans.
It's because India and Nigeria have the highest populations of native or near-native English speakers outside the U.S.
Russia and China know this. 🧵
It's because India and Nigeria have the highest populations of native or near-native English speakers outside the U.S.
Russia and China know this. 🧵
Meanwhile on Hellsite, who knew all the Elon bots were Nigerian? 🤡
November 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The reason we learned most X bots are Indian and Nigerian is not because Indians and Nigerians love impersonating Americans.
It's because India and Nigeria have the highest populations of native or near-native English speakers outside the U.S.
Russia and China know this. 🧵
It's because India and Nigeria have the highest populations of native or near-native English speakers outside the U.S.
Russia and China know this. 🧵
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What really is an AI data center? Here’s everything you need to know about the proposed sites in the Philadelphia area.
🔗 www.inquirer.com/business/new...
🔗 www.inquirer.com/business/new...
Human reporters explain why AI data centers are so controversial in the Philly suburbs and beyond
What really is an AI data center? Here's everything you need to know about the proposed sites in the Philadelphia area.
www.inquirer.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
What really is an AI data center? Here’s everything you need to know about the proposed sites in the Philadelphia area.
🔗 www.inquirer.com/business/new...
🔗 www.inquirer.com/business/new...