Marian
@marzaprussell.bsky.social
"There's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo. And it's worth fighting for."
- Samwise Gamgee
- Samwise Gamgee
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Whistleblowers throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs are reporting that Trump is removing all vacant mental healthcare roles — after the VA workforce has already been slashed.
This is going to destroy care and kill veterans.
#veterans #veteransaffairs #mentalhealth #news #politics
This is going to destroy care and kill veterans.
#veterans #veteransaffairs #mentalhealth #news #politics
December 10, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Whistleblowers throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs are reporting that Trump is removing all vacant mental healthcare roles — after the VA workforce has already been slashed.
This is going to destroy care and kill veterans.
#veterans #veteransaffairs #mentalhealth #news #politics
This is going to destroy care and kill veterans.
#veterans #veteransaffairs #mentalhealth #news #politics
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THREE WINS TODAY, Dec 9, 2025
Chili, New York
Sun, Nov 23 - At North Chili United Methodist Church last month, Reverend Dr Phillippa Phaneuf made an announcement at the end of the service. She’s trans.
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Chili, New York
Sun, Nov 23 - At North Chili United Methodist Church last month, Reverend Dr Phillippa Phaneuf made an announcement at the end of the service. She’s trans.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
THREE WINS TODAY, Dec 9, 2025
Chili, New York
Sun, Nov 23 - At North Chili United Methodist Church last month, Reverend Dr Phillippa Phaneuf made an announcement at the end of the service. She’s trans.
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Chili, New York
Sun, Nov 23 - At North Chili United Methodist Church last month, Reverend Dr Phillippa Phaneuf made an announcement at the end of the service. She’s trans.
1/
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Curious Manatees swimming up to a clear boat to look it over. One of them checked to see if there was any algae on the boat. Manatees often clean the algae of docked or anchored boats. They will eat almost any kind of vegetation, not just seagrass.
#nature #amazing #animals #wildlife #florida #cool
#nature #amazing #animals #wildlife #florida #cool
December 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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It was around 2010 that Francisco Lozano first noticed the gangs proliferating in Santa Maria, a largely immigrant enclave along California’s Central Coast. Worried for his son, Lozano decided the best way to keep him safe was to get involved with his school.
How a Mixtec father paved the way to language access, academic success for his community
It was around 2010 that Francisco Lozano first noticed the gangs proliferating in Santa Maria, a largely immigrant enclave along California’s Central Coast. Worried for his son, Lozano decided the
www.calonews.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:52 PM
It was around 2010 that Francisco Lozano first noticed the gangs proliferating in Santa Maria, a largely immigrant enclave along California’s Central Coast. Worried for his son, Lozano decided the best way to keep him safe was to get involved with his school.
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Solvang and Carpinteria have been featured among the eight most welcoming towns in Southern California. The list highlights destinations that are renowned for their warmth, hospitality, family-friendly celebrations, and small-town charm.
www.edhat.com/news/two-of-...
#edhat #SBnews
www.edhat.com/news/two-of-...
#edhat #SBnews
Two of Southern California’s Most Welcoming Towns Are in Santa Barbara County - edhat
Solvang’s Danish-inspired charm and Carpinteria’s beach appeal earned the two towns spots in WorldAtlas’ list.
www.edhat.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Solvang and Carpinteria have been featured among the eight most welcoming towns in Southern California. The list highlights destinations that are renowned for their warmth, hospitality, family-friendly celebrations, and small-town charm.
www.edhat.com/news/two-of-...
#edhat #SBnews
www.edhat.com/news/two-of-...
#edhat #SBnews
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The world is now home to 2,919 billionaires, and they are richer than ever before.
And of those billionaires, the wealth of just six US tech billionaires grew by $171 billion.
We would love to know how much the wealth of their employees grew by, too! www.businessinsider.com/how-many-bil...
And of those billionaires, the wealth of just six US tech billionaires grew by $171 billion.
We would love to know how much the wealth of their employees grew by, too! www.businessinsider.com/how-many-bil...
Billionaires are richer than ever. Here's why.
An AI boom and the great wealth transfer have minted about 300 new billionaires.
www.businessinsider.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The world is now home to 2,919 billionaires, and they are richer than ever before.
And of those billionaires, the wealth of just six US tech billionaires grew by $171 billion.
We would love to know how much the wealth of their employees grew by, too! www.businessinsider.com/how-many-bil...
And of those billionaires, the wealth of just six US tech billionaires grew by $171 billion.
We would love to know how much the wealth of their employees grew by, too! www.businessinsider.com/how-many-bil...
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Order one of our goofy shirts, help us raise money for a shelter for unhoused women. And if you wear the shirt somewhere funny, please send us a photo.
A few eps ago I joked about Erika Kirk’s pants: ‘what about the TPUSA freedom shirt but it says femdom on it instead.’
Anyway, Ray Gun made it, 100% for charity (going to unhoused women).
Very surreal Xmas gift! www.rayguncustom.com/products/pos...
Anyway, Ray Gun made it, 100% for charity (going to unhoused women).
Very surreal Xmas gift! www.rayguncustom.com/products/pos...
December 9, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Order one of our goofy shirts, help us raise money for a shelter for unhoused women. And if you wear the shirt somewhere funny, please send us a photo.
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A few eps ago I joked about Erika Kirk’s pants: ‘what about the TPUSA freedom shirt but it says femdom on it instead.’
Anyway, Ray Gun made it, 100% for charity (going to unhoused women).
Very surreal Xmas gift! www.rayguncustom.com/products/pos...
Anyway, Ray Gun made it, 100% for charity (going to unhoused women).
Very surreal Xmas gift! www.rayguncustom.com/products/pos...
December 9, 2025 at 3:20 AM
A few eps ago I joked about Erika Kirk’s pants: ‘what about the TPUSA freedom shirt but it says femdom on it instead.’
Anyway, Ray Gun made it, 100% for charity (going to unhoused women).
Very surreal Xmas gift! www.rayguncustom.com/products/pos...
Anyway, Ray Gun made it, 100% for charity (going to unhoused women).
Very surreal Xmas gift! www.rayguncustom.com/products/pos...
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Russia launched its massive onslaught on 24 February 2022.
We pay tribute to the men and women who stood to fight the Russian invaders.
They will not be forgotten.
RIP - Yurii Ihnatiuk (40), Colombian fighter Yerson Vizcaino, Ruslan Khaziiev (46), Fedir Epifanov (18)
Eternal Memory!
We pay tribute to the men and women who stood to fight the Russian invaders.
They will not be forgotten.
RIP - Yurii Ihnatiuk (40), Colombian fighter Yerson Vizcaino, Ruslan Khaziiev (46), Fedir Epifanov (18)
Eternal Memory!
December 9, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Russia launched its massive onslaught on 24 February 2022.
We pay tribute to the men and women who stood to fight the Russian invaders.
They will not be forgotten.
RIP - Yurii Ihnatiuk (40), Colombian fighter Yerson Vizcaino, Ruslan Khaziiev (46), Fedir Epifanov (18)
Eternal Memory!
We pay tribute to the men and women who stood to fight the Russian invaders.
They will not be forgotten.
RIP - Yurii Ihnatiuk (40), Colombian fighter Yerson Vizcaino, Ruslan Khaziiev (46), Fedir Epifanov (18)
Eternal Memory!
I am both angry and heartbroken, and neither adjective is enough to convey what I feel.
Trump is abandoning Ukraine in exchange for Russian money to fund his billionaire friends.
December 9, 2025 at 5:49 AM
I am both angry and heartbroken, and neither adjective is enough to convey what I feel.
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This is your casual reminder that executive orders are not laws.
EOs are directives meant to manage the operations of the federal government. Not state governments.
The states that even deign to acknowledge this are the ones who actively WANT to. No one's forcing them.
EOs are directives meant to manage the operations of the federal government. Not state governments.
The states that even deign to acknowledge this are the ones who actively WANT to. No one's forcing them.
BREAKING: Trump says he will sign an executive order this week that will limit states’ ability to regulate AI.
December 9, 2025 at 5:12 AM
This is your casual reminder that executive orders are not laws.
EOs are directives meant to manage the operations of the federal government. Not state governments.
The states that even deign to acknowledge this are the ones who actively WANT to. No one's forcing them.
EOs are directives meant to manage the operations of the federal government. Not state governments.
The states that even deign to acknowledge this are the ones who actively WANT to. No one's forcing them.
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The only surefire way to stop oligarchs buying up the things we love is to drop those things the moment oligarchs buy them & that requires changing habits and massive self-discipline.
It means going to alternatives that might not be quite as good or convenient.
It’s really hard. But there it is.
It means going to alternatives that might not be quite as good or convenient.
It’s really hard. But there it is.
December 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
The only surefire way to stop oligarchs buying up the things we love is to drop those things the moment oligarchs buy them & that requires changing habits and massive self-discipline.
It means going to alternatives that might not be quite as good or convenient.
It’s really hard. But there it is.
It means going to alternatives that might not be quite as good or convenient.
It’s really hard. But there it is.
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My sister is fundraising for an orphanage in Uganda where she volunteered. 21 orphans desperately need support for school fees, food, & a small holiday celebration. Every little bit helps - even a small donation can make a big difference in their lives. Thank you for caring. 🙏🏻💙
gofund.me/4930f252e
gofund.me/4930f252e
Donate to Help Ugandan Orphans for the Holidays, organized by Meredith Martin
Yahweh is God is a home for 21 children in Uganda. The children are all orphans … Meredith Martin needs your support for Help Ugandan Orphans for the Holidays
gofund.me
December 9, 2025 at 4:19 AM
My sister is fundraising for an orphanage in Uganda where she volunteered. 21 orphans desperately need support for school fees, food, & a small holiday celebration. Every little bit helps - even a small donation can make a big difference in their lives. Thank you for caring. 🙏🏻💙
gofund.me/4930f252e
gofund.me/4930f252e
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Trump was selected as the character to be symbolically burned with the devil as part of an annual Guatemalan tradition of casting off bad things before Christmas.
December 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Democrats, we need to meet this moment with the same energy we’re seeing at the grassroots level. I’ve been part of this fight since day one, and I’m determined to take it all the way to Washington!
December 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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want to post my family member's designs from Redbubble! just got my throw in the mail today ...
They use fractals to make artwork/designs..not AI ...and I'm stoked how this came out 💜
Redbubble will print their artwork on a number of items...impressed at the quality of printing on this throw
They use fractals to make artwork/designs..not AI ...and I'm stoked how this came out 💜
Redbubble will print their artwork on a number of items...impressed at the quality of printing on this throw
December 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
want to post my family member's designs from Redbubble! just got my throw in the mail today ...
They use fractals to make artwork/designs..not AI ...and I'm stoked how this came out 💜
Redbubble will print their artwork on a number of items...impressed at the quality of printing on this throw
They use fractals to make artwork/designs..not AI ...and I'm stoked how this came out 💜
Redbubble will print their artwork on a number of items...impressed at the quality of printing on this throw
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This is such a great example of how our broken attention economy is giving platforms to extreme voices that are untethered from reality but whose wailing is twisting our national discourse and government policy.
The reality is much less extreme as this recent GOP governor discovered first hand.
The reality is much less extreme as this recent GOP governor discovered first hand.
Column worth reading, by former two-term GOP governor who discovers that Harvard is not the hellscape of intolerance and group-think that the MAGA and its media are constantly telling him about.
(Think of parallels in so many other realms.)
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
(Think of parallels in so many other realms.)
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | I was a red state governor. What I saw at Harvard surprised me.
The spirit of association remains alive in unexpected places.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This is such a great example of how our broken attention economy is giving platforms to extreme voices that are untethered from reality but whose wailing is twisting our national discourse and government policy.
The reality is much less extreme as this recent GOP governor discovered first hand.
The reality is much less extreme as this recent GOP governor discovered first hand.
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Sadism is the lifeblood of MAGA, and US government agencies are sanctioning this as an operating principle on a daily basis:
December 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Sadism is the lifeblood of MAGA, and US government agencies are sanctioning this as an operating principle on a daily basis:
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Chris Rock once said, "If poor people knew how rich rich people are, there would be riots in the streets.”
So what would average taxpayers do if they knew they’re currently paying income tax at triple the rate our richest megabillionaires are paying? patrioticmillionaires.org/perspectives...
So what would average taxpayers do if they knew they’re currently paying income tax at triple the rate our richest megabillionaires are paying? patrioticmillionaires.org/perspectives...
Be Outraged Already: Your True Income Tax Rate May Triple the Rate the Richest U.S. Billionaires Pay
patrioticmillionaires.org
December 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Chris Rock once said, "If poor people knew how rich rich people are, there would be riots in the streets.”
So what would average taxpayers do if they knew they’re currently paying income tax at triple the rate our richest megabillionaires are paying? patrioticmillionaires.org/perspectives...
So what would average taxpayers do if they knew they’re currently paying income tax at triple the rate our richest megabillionaires are paying? patrioticmillionaires.org/perspectives...
I'm now a huge fan of Flea, thanks in part to @glendunlap.bsky.social . I always loved RHCP but I never zeroed in on Flea until now. Check this out.
youtu.be/CHlM3u3DlkI?...
youtu.be/CHlM3u3DlkI?...
Flea - Multitasking Man (Trumpet, Bass, Pedals and Emotion!)
YouTube video by RHCPtv1
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 7:14 AM
I'm now a huge fan of Flea, thanks in part to @glendunlap.bsky.social . I always loved RHCP but I never zeroed in on Flea until now. Check this out.
youtu.be/CHlM3u3DlkI?...
youtu.be/CHlM3u3DlkI?...
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WASHINGTON AND OREGON CARTOONISTS: Seattle's bus service is commissioning 6 artists for public art pieces, 2 each, of local stories, 16-32 pages, over 2026, for $54k per artist, to be freely distributed over their ridership.
details here: www.4culture.org/grants/movin...
details here: www.4culture.org/grants/movin...
Moving Stories: Short-Form Graphic Novels for King County Metro Transit RapidRide
King County Metro and 4Culture seek six artists to create short-form graphic novels that illuminate community stories along new and existing RapidRide lines.
www.4culture.org
December 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
WASHINGTON AND OREGON CARTOONISTS: Seattle's bus service is commissioning 6 artists for public art pieces, 2 each, of local stories, 16-32 pages, over 2026, for $54k per artist, to be freely distributed over their ridership.
details here: www.4culture.org/grants/movin...
details here: www.4culture.org/grants/movin...
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They laid down their lives not only for Ukraine but for all of Europe!
RIP - Viktor Snizhko, Dmytro Chupryna, Colombian fighter Jose Guillermo Betancourt Hernandez, Serhii Krotchenko (35)
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.
RIP - Viktor Snizhko, Dmytro Chupryna, Colombian fighter Jose Guillermo Betancourt Hernandez, Serhii Krotchenko (35)
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.
December 8, 2025 at 5:08 AM
They laid down their lives not only for Ukraine but for all of Europe!
RIP - Viktor Snizhko, Dmytro Chupryna, Colombian fighter Jose Guillermo Betancourt Hernandez, Serhii Krotchenko (35)
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.
RIP - Viktor Snizhko, Dmytro Chupryna, Colombian fighter Jose Guillermo Betancourt Hernandez, Serhii Krotchenko (35)
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.