Illy Mercurio
@mygrands.bsky.social
Married boomer, boy mom & boy granny. Enjoy gardening, good books and puzzles. The beach is my go to place.
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The Supreme Court is out of their f-ing minds!
Florida is also aiming to redistricting!
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Florida is also aiming to redistricting!
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Supreme Court lets Texas use gerrymandered map that could give GOP 5 more House seats — NPR
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a Texas congressional map that may help the GOP win five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterms. A lower court found the map is likely unconstitutional.
apple.news
December 5, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The Supreme Court is out of their f-ing minds!
Florida is also aiming to redistricting!
apple.news/AtMZxiloBTSW...
Florida is also aiming to redistricting!
apple.news/AtMZxiloBTSW...
“Armed conflict?” What BS
They’re definitely not making this any better!
FOX: You said the follow up strike was lawful. What law is it that allows no survivors?
LEAVITT: The strike was conducted in self defense to protect Americans
LEAVITT: The strike was conducted in self defense to protect Americans
December 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
“Armed conflict?” What BS
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Self defense against… victims clinging to flaming wreckage in the sea
FOX: You said the follow up strike was lawful. What law is it that allows no survivors?
LEAVITT: The strike was conducted in self defense to protect Americans
LEAVITT: The strike was conducted in self defense to protect Americans
December 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Self defense against… victims clinging to flaming wreckage in the sea
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96% of the highest-paid workers in the US have paid sick days.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
The Hidden Costs of Denying Paid Sick Leave
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
96% of the highest-paid workers in the US have paid sick days.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
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Lawmakers from both parties raised alarms Sunday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have committed a war crime following a report that he ordered a follow-on attack to kill survivors of a boat...
Lawmakers warn Hegseth may have committed war crimes following second-strike report
Democrats and even some Republicans said Hegseth’s orders may have been illegal if a report on his commands to kill survivors of a boat attack are true.
www.politico.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Lawmakers from both parties raised alarms Sunday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have committed a war crime following a report that he ordered a follow-on attack to kill survivors of a boat...
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Any move to “wipe the slate clean” for Russia in a peace deal would be “a historic mistake of huge proportions,” the EU justice commissioner tells POLITICO.
EU tells Trump: You can’t pardon Putin for war crimes in Ukraine
Any move to “wipe the slate clean” for Russia in a peace deal would be “a historic mistake of huge proportions,” the EU justice commissioner tells POLITICO.
www.politico.eu
December 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Any move to “wipe the slate clean” for Russia in a peace deal would be “a historic mistake of huge proportions,” the EU justice commissioner tells POLITICO.
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I wish all figures of authority cared about moms and babies. But some don’t. Some even want you to hurt. And those are the people who cast doubt on the vaccination miracle that has allowed so many of us to live longer and better.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
kentuckylantern.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I wish all figures of authority cared about moms and babies. But some don’t. Some even want you to hurt. And those are the people who cast doubt on the vaccination miracle that has allowed so many of us to live longer and better.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
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Can't wait for all your comments!
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December 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
What an absolute piece of dog manure they both are - hell the entire administration!
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/26/t...
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/26/t...
Trump says Haiti no longer meets requirements for TPS. Haitians have to leave
The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday announced the end of temporary immigration protections for Haitians.
www.sun-sentinel.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
What an absolute piece of dog manure they both are - hell the entire administration!
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/26/t...
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/26/t...
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"Court video showed ICE agents, who allegedly had a 12-pack of Modelo in their car...
"“This is great,” an officer said as they started following Martinez. “This is fun,” another replied.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
"“This is great,” an officer said as they started following Martinez. “This is fun,” another replied.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
ICE video shows officers planned to ‘smash’ into Charlotte man filming Border Patrol
Immigration agents had a 12-pack of Modelos in their car while making arrests, Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez told investigators.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
"Court video showed ICE agents, who allegedly had a 12-pack of Modelo in their car...
"“This is great,” an officer said as they started following Martinez. “This is fun,” another replied.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
"“This is great,” an officer said as they started following Martinez. “This is fun,” another replied.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
Is there a chance that we can find a democrat to fill this vacancy in January?
www.foxnews.com/politics/tru...
www.foxnews.com/politics/tru...
Trump reacts to Marjorie Taylor Greene resignation, says he 'refused to return' her 'barrage of phone calls'
President Donald Trump calls Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a 'traitor' after her resignation announcement, saying that he "refused to return her never ending barrage of phone calls."
www.foxnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Is there a chance that we can find a democrat to fill this vacancy in January?
www.foxnews.com/politics/tru...
www.foxnews.com/politics/tru...
Truth
Trump's heinous and sick call to execute or hang Congressional Democrats who honorably served our country is immoral. Threats of violence to crush dissent have no place in America.
Republicans’ refusal to denounce Trump's dangerous behavior is the same as approving of it.
Republicans’ refusal to denounce Trump's dangerous behavior is the same as approving of it.
Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers who urged military to disobey illegal orders of ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death’ | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump on Thursday called for the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who urged service members and intelligence officials to disobey illegal orders that might be issued by the administrati...
www.cnn.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Truth
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Gov. Abbott and Trump’s illegal redistricting plot backfired. It set off a national movement to level the playing field. And yesterday, the courts struck down their illegal maps.
But this should have never happened. Americans deserve fair and equal representation.
But this should have never happened. Americans deserve fair and equal representation.
November 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Gov. Abbott and Trump’s illegal redistricting plot backfired. It set off a national movement to level the playing field. And yesterday, the courts struck down their illegal maps.
But this should have never happened. Americans deserve fair and equal representation.
But this should have never happened. Americans deserve fair and equal representation.
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🚨Home Depot and ICE are in a partnership. Do not support businesses who freelance in human trafficking.
November 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🚨Home Depot and ICE are in a partnership. Do not support businesses who freelance in human trafficking.
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After the State Senate said it would not take up a new map, President Trump said he would support primary challengers against Republicans who bucked him.
Trump Ramps Up Redistricting Pressure on Indiana Republicans
After the State Senate said it would not take up a new map, President Trump said he would support primary challengers against Republicans who bucked him.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
After the State Senate said it would not take up a new map, President Trump said he would support primary challengers against Republicans who bucked him.
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BREAKING: In a sweeping victory for voters, a Utah judge struck down the GOP’s latest gerrymander ruling that lawmakers violated the state constitution. This restores a voter-approved ban on partisan gerrymandering and enacts a fairer map for 2026.
Utah Judge Strikes Down GOP Gerrymander, Restores Voter-Approved Fair Map
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
BREAKING: In a sweeping victory for voters, a Utah judge struck down the GOP’s latest gerrymander ruling that lawmakers violated the state constitution. This restores a voter-approved ban on partisan gerrymandering and enacts a fairer map for 2026.
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Right-wing podcaster Elijah Schaffer says he’s been sued by Kash Patel’s girlfriend for $5 million for posting a story from someone else that claims she is a Mossad honeypot who is only dating him to spy on the US. He says Patel is really behind the lawsuit.
November 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Right-wing podcaster Elijah Schaffer says he’s been sued by Kash Patel’s girlfriend for $5 million for posting a story from someone else that claims she is a Mossad honeypot who is only dating him to spy on the US. He says Patel is really behind the lawsuit.
I can’t F**king believe it either!
November 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I can’t F**king believe it either!
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As some No Kings protests were ongoing, Trump Saturday posted an AI-generated video of himself wearing a crown and dropping payloads of excrement on protesters from a “King Trump” fighter jet. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
After Massive No Kings Protests, Trump Insults Americans and Asserts ‘Unquestioned Power’ to Deploy Troops Domestically
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
As some No Kings protests were ongoing, Trump Saturday posted an AI-generated video of himself wearing a crown and dropping payloads of excrement on protesters from a “King Trump” fighter jet. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Let’s do this, PA!
Today is our LAST day to register to #ProtectPACourts
👉 vote.pa/register
#ProudBlue #Voices4Victory
Today is our LAST day to register to #ProtectPACourts
👉 vote.pa/register
#ProudBlue #Voices4Victory
October 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Let’s do this, PA!
Today is our LAST day to register to #ProtectPACourts
👉 vote.pa/register
#ProudBlue #Voices4Victory
Today is our LAST day to register to #ProtectPACourts
👉 vote.pa/register
#ProudBlue #Voices4Victory
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Be a hero!
Go to stopelectionrigging.com to volunteer!
And if you speak Spanish, even if it's not perfect, we really need your help even more!
Defienda democracia, vote sí por mapas justos dicididios por los votantes. Vote sí.
Necesitamos voluntarios!
Go to stopelectionrigging.com to volunteer!
And if you speak Spanish, even if it's not perfect, we really need your help even more!
Defienda democracia, vote sí por mapas justos dicididios por los votantes. Vote sí.
Necesitamos voluntarios!
Yes on 50 – The Election Rigging Response Act
Trump and Texas Republicans are moving to rig the 2026 election — and other GOP states are joining in. If Californians don’t act now, they could seize Congress no matter how we vote.
stopelectionrigging.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Be a hero!
Go to stopelectionrigging.com to volunteer!
And if you speak Spanish, even if it's not perfect, we really need your help even more!
Defienda democracia, vote sí por mapas justos dicididios por los votantes. Vote sí.
Necesitamos voluntarios!
Go to stopelectionrigging.com to volunteer!
And if you speak Spanish, even if it's not perfect, we really need your help even more!
Defienda democracia, vote sí por mapas justos dicididios por los votantes. Vote sí.
Necesitamos voluntarios!
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While people dropped Disney and Hulu, Democracy Docket saw a surge in new free subscribers and paying members in September. It just proves again that capitulating to Trump is bad for business and standing up for democracy is good. Sign-up now to support Democracy Docket's work. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
October 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
While people dropped Disney and Hulu, Democracy Docket saw a surge in new free subscribers and paying members in September. It just proves again that capitulating to Trump is bad for business and standing up for democracy is good. Sign-up now to support Democracy Docket's work. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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This spooky season, the scariest thing isn’t ghosts—it’s a wannabe dictator leading the world’s most powerful nation. 🕸️ If you don’t want to live in a dictatorship, volunteer to help pass California’s Prop 50. You can volunteer and make a difference from anywhere eve if you're not in CA! #YesOn50
October 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This spooky season, the scariest thing isn’t ghosts—it’s a wannabe dictator leading the world’s most powerful nation. 🕸️ If you don’t want to live in a dictatorship, volunteer to help pass California’s Prop 50. You can volunteer and make a difference from anywhere eve if you're not in CA! #YesOn50
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🚨 Give this man a microphone. Speaking truth to power! ✊🏼
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October 20, 2025 at 3:40 AM
🚨 Give this man a microphone. Speaking truth to power! ✊🏼
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