Michal Ashley
@mash56.bsky.social
Supporting women’s rights, democracy, climate change, NATO/Ukraine, science/vaccines, animal rescue and more. Support LA and rebuild Altadena (Eaton Fire).
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@markhertling.bsky.social: “When you're talking about striking against someone who's wounded and clinging to debris…Deliberately targeting such a person isn't a tactical decision, it's a war crime by the Geneva Convention, the laws of land warfare, and the U.N. Charter.”
December 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
@markhertling.bsky.social: “When you're talking about striking against someone who's wounded and clinging to debris…Deliberately targeting such a person isn't a tactical decision, it's a war crime by the Geneva Convention, the laws of land warfare, and the U.N. Charter.”
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The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
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Olivia Nuzzi wrote an entire story based on unnamed sources about Biden's decline, reinvigorating calls for him to leave the race -- and the whole time, she was working on RFK Jr.'s behalf, according to her ex-fiance. newrepublic.com/article/2035...
Olivia Nuzzi’s Real Victims
More than her fiancé, or fellow female journalists, the public will pay the price for these misdeeds. RFK Jr. will see to that.
newrepublic.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Olivia Nuzzi wrote an entire story based on unnamed sources about Biden's decline, reinvigorating calls for him to leave the race -- and the whole time, she was working on RFK Jr.'s behalf, according to her ex-fiance. newrepublic.com/article/2035...
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Much of the world had never seen or heard of the Jamaica that Jimmy Cliff introduced in 1972’s “The Harder They Come.” The film, and its accompanying soundtrack, brought the genre out of Jamaica and helped pave the way for future stars. nyti.ms/4ol4Lm3
Jimmy Cliff Brought Reggae to the Masses with ‘The Harder They Come’
The 1972 film “The Harder They Come” and its accompanying soundtrack brought the genre out of Jamaica and helped pave the way for future stars.
nyti.ms
November 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Much of the world had never seen or heard of the Jamaica that Jimmy Cliff introduced in 1972’s “The Harder They Come.” The film, and its accompanying soundtrack, brought the genre out of Jamaica and helped pave the way for future stars. nyti.ms/4ol4Lm3
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I said this in my most recent @theatlantic.com article: The lawmakers had to make that video because it's so likely that Trump is, in fact, giving illegal orders, as @gregsargent.bsky.social discusses here.
What's weirdly missing from coverage of the Dem video is any discussion of this Q: Is it reasonable to fear Trump is giving illegal orders, or not? The answer is, yes, of course it is.
On the boat bombings, for instance, evidence is extensive. Here's a look at it:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
On the boat bombings, for instance, evidence is extensive. Here's a look at it:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
November 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I said this in my most recent @theatlantic.com article: The lawmakers had to make that video because it's so likely that Trump is, in fact, giving illegal orders, as @gregsargent.bsky.social discusses here.
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The correct answer to MAGA outrage over the Dem video is this: Are you effing kidding me? Of course it's reasonable to warn that Trump might be giving illegal orders.
The evidence is strong that he actually is giving illegal orders! I went through that evidence here:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
The evidence is strong that he actually is giving illegal orders! I went through that evidence here:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
Is Trump Giving Illegal Orders? Dems Just Blew That Question Wide Open
From the boat bombings to deportations to prosecutions, the evidence mounts. And the speaker of the House could get to the bottom of it if he wanted to. Yeah, right.
newrepublic.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The correct answer to MAGA outrage over the Dem video is this: Are you effing kidding me? Of course it's reasonable to warn that Trump might be giving illegal orders.
The evidence is strong that he actually is giving illegal orders! I went through that evidence here:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
The evidence is strong that he actually is giving illegal orders! I went through that evidence here:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
Finally! #Disgusting
“The review found that Harvard in 2005 admitted Mr. Epstein as a visiting fellow in the psychology department and readmitted him the following year. And the review concluded “it is likely” that Mr. Epstein visited Harvard more than 40 times after his release from jail, between 2010 and 2018.”
BRO.
BRO.
Harvard Will Open a New Inquiry Into Faculty Ties to Epstein
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Finally! #Disgusting
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This week’s pardons—Rudy Giuliani, who helped incite Jan 6, & other Jan 6 participants—show open partisanship at DOJ
Trump crony Ed Martin’s “no MAGA left behind” tweet sends the message: commit crimes, support him, & you’re safe
That’s not America
I explained on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social👇 -TN
Trump crony Ed Martin’s “no MAGA left behind” tweet sends the message: commit crimes, support him, & you’re safe
That’s not America
I explained on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social👇 -TN
November 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This week’s pardons—Rudy Giuliani, who helped incite Jan 6, & other Jan 6 participants—show open partisanship at DOJ
Trump crony Ed Martin’s “no MAGA left behind” tweet sends the message: commit crimes, support him, & you’re safe
That’s not America
I explained on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social👇 -TN
Trump crony Ed Martin’s “no MAGA left behind” tweet sends the message: commit crimes, support him, & you’re safe
That’s not America
I explained on @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social👇 -TN
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They think America needs an aristocracy: themselves www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
The secretive donor circle that lifted JD Vance is now rewriting MAGA’s future
Chris Buskirk put tech elites in power in Trump’s Washington. His efforts are grounded in a controversial theory: An “aristocracy” is needed to move the country forward.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
They think America needs an aristocracy: themselves www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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When Prince Andrew was caught in a lie about this, he was stripped of his titles. Will Americans care less than the royal family? Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
When Prince Andrew was caught in a lie about this, he was stripped of his titles. Will Americans care less than the royal family? Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
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Epstein’s emails exposed that Trump was with a victim for HOURS. Ghislaine Maxwell is a liar.
November 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Epstein’s emails exposed that Trump was with a victim for HOURS. Ghislaine Maxwell is a liar.
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Trump defends platforming Nazis and celebrating racist traitors from our history but uses the full power of the US government to silence those who would teach or remember American heroes of color or ideas about tolerance or inclusion. Why? Promoting racism and misogyny is a core MAGA mission.
Trump said “you can’t tell" Carlson "who to interview,” even as the former Fox host’s interaction with white nationalist Nick Fuentes faced backlash from within the GOP.
Trump Defends Tucker Carlson’s Nick Fuentes Interview: “Can’t Tell Him Who To Interview”
Trump said “you can’t tell" Carlson "who to interview,” even as the former Fox host’s interaction with white nationalist Nick Fuentes faced backlash from within the GOP.
www.forbes.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Trump defends platforming Nazis and celebrating racist traitors from our history but uses the full power of the US government to silence those who would teach or remember American heroes of color or ideas about tolerance or inclusion. Why? Promoting racism and misogyny is a core MAGA mission.
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Trump, an image obsessed lifelong public figure who has proven he would say anything to defend himself, has never once condemned pedophilia, the abuse of young girls or even made a show of seeking justice for abused women. Rather, he defends and socializes with predators.
November 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Trump, an image obsessed lifelong public figure who has proven he would say anything to defend himself, has never once condemned pedophilia, the abuse of young girls or even made a show of seeking justice for abused women. Rather, he defends and socializes with predators.
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Need to read this from Harvard Crimson. Some elements to this story clearly have not played out yet.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
As Summers Sought Clandestine Relationship With Woman He Called a Mentee, Epstein Was His ‘Wing Man’ | News | The Harvard Crimson
When former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers was pursuing a romantic relationship with a woman he described as a mentee, he turned to a longtime associate for guidance: convicted sex offender Jef...
www.thecrimson.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Need to read this from Harvard Crimson. Some elements to this story clearly have not played out yet.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
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Trump urges House to vote to do something he could do in an instant without a House vote. He is obviously playing a game. Reporters should ask, “Why don’t you simply order the Epstein files released yourself?”
November 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Trump urges House to vote to do something he could do in an instant without a House vote. He is obviously playing a game. Reporters should ask, “Why don’t you simply order the Epstein files released yourself?”
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BREAKING: Grijalva has signed the Epstein Files discharge petition. It doesn't appear that Mace or Boebert have removed their names.
November 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
BREAKING: Grijalva has signed the Epstein Files discharge petition. It doesn't appear that Mace or Boebert have removed their names.
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Something absolutely perfect about Larry Summers riffing about the scourge of woke cancel culture being unfair to predatory men in a friendly email to his pal JEFFREY EPSTEIN.
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Something absolutely perfect about Larry Summers riffing about the scourge of woke cancel culture being unfair to predatory men in a friendly email to his pal JEFFREY EPSTEIN.
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Just went over to X bc someone sent a link…why are people still posting over there?? It looks horrible. Like a basement full of teenage boys
November 12, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Just went over to X bc someone sent a link…why are people still posting over there?? It looks horrible. Like a basement full of teenage boys
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BREAKING: Jack Schlossberg, the son of Caroline Kennedy, has announced that he’ll seek Jerry Nadler’s congressional seat. He says the Democratic Party needs someone who can stand up strongly to Trump.
November 12, 2025 at 3:47 AM
BREAKING: Jack Schlossberg, the son of Caroline Kennedy, has announced that he’ll seek Jerry Nadler’s congressional seat. He says the Democratic Party needs someone who can stand up strongly to Trump.
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Today's Starting Point explores a Trump-voting county in Maine where about 20 percent of residents get SNAP benefits. The gap is too much for food banks to make up.
This Trump-voting county in Maine heavily relies on food stamps. The shutdown is hitting it hard. - The Boston Globe
About 20 percent of Aroostook County residents rely on SNAP benefits, which lapsed Saturday. The gap is too much for food banks to make up.
trib.al
November 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Today's Starting Point explores a Trump-voting county in Maine where about 20 percent of residents get SNAP benefits. The gap is too much for food banks to make up.
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If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
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🚨NEW:
It shouldn’t have taken Virginia Giuffre speaking up again (this time through her memoir, released after her death) for this to happen.
Buckingham Palace stripped Prince Andrew of his titles today, years after Virginia risked everything to tell the truth.
It shouldn’t have taken Virginia Giuffre speaking up again (this time through her memoir, released after her death) for this to happen.
Buckingham Palace stripped Prince Andrew of his titles today, years after Virginia risked everything to tell the truth.
October 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
🚨NEW:
It shouldn’t have taken Virginia Giuffre speaking up again (this time through her memoir, released after her death) for this to happen.
Buckingham Palace stripped Prince Andrew of his titles today, years after Virginia risked everything to tell the truth.
It shouldn’t have taken Virginia Giuffre speaking up again (this time through her memoir, released after her death) for this to happen.
Buckingham Palace stripped Prince Andrew of his titles today, years after Virginia risked everything to tell the truth.
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BREAKING: President Obama comes out in favor of Prop 50 in California.
California, help protect democracy and return your ballots today!
California, help protect democracy and return your ballots today!
October 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
BREAKING: President Obama comes out in favor of Prop 50 in California.
California, help protect democracy and return your ballots today!
California, help protect democracy and return your ballots today!
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California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
October 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
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Did I miss any updates on the investigation into the motive of Charlie Kirk’s killer? It feels like that just disappeared as a story, which is strange considering his exaltation within GOP and making his murder into a national event. I’d think we’d be getting hearing about it frequently
October 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Did I miss any updates on the investigation into the motive of Charlie Kirk’s killer? It feels like that just disappeared as a story, which is strange considering his exaltation within GOP and making his murder into a national event. I’d think we’d be getting hearing about it frequently