fran #DemForce
@newpage-fd.bsky.social
UPofMI, Migrating (from X) to Fresher Skies, Woke Up in the UP, Educator, Source-Finder, Volunteer, Photographer: life through the lens
Pinned
Interact with 2026 in small doses of quiet contemplative verse and scenes that refresh
Nailed it‼️
Trump is a failure of a president, the Ukraine “negotiation” proves this. But how pathetic is he? A 5 year old boy in the body of an 80 year old trying to still win his dads affection.
November 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Nailed it‼️
Reposted by fran #DemForce
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin put it bluntly: “To end the conflict, Russia must leave Ukrainian territory.”
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
November 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin put it bluntly: “To end the conflict, Russia must leave Ukrainian territory.”
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
never mention a specific unlawful order they believe was given. Slotkin,NYT: “said that she had heard from active-duty troops who were concerned about the legality of strikes that targeted people accused by the Trump administration of trafficking narcotics by sea.”
www.factcheck.org/2025/11/expe...
www.factcheck.org/2025/11/expe...
Experts Say Democratic Video Not 'Seditious,' as Trump Claims - FactCheck.org
After six congressional Democrats released a video advising members of the U.S. military and national security community to "refuse illegal orders," President Donald Trump said the lawmakers should be...
www.factcheck.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
never mention a specific unlawful order they believe was given. Slotkin,NYT: “said that she had heard from active-duty troops who were concerned about the legality of strikes that targeted people accused by the Trump administration of trafficking narcotics by sea.”
www.factcheck.org/2025/11/expe...
www.factcheck.org/2025/11/expe...
One born every minute 🤑
Trump Fraud # 2491.. Trump Mobile was promised US made mobile phone by August 2025: The Trump Mobile website has scrubbed any mention of a specific release month, but continues to collect $100 down payments on the promise of availability “later this year.”
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
One born every minute 🤑
most galling about the BBC edit is that even if you disagree with the assertion that Trump is the “most openly corrupt president in American history,” it’s obviously legitimate grounds for intellectual inquiry and debate
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump Angrily Threatened to Sue BBC. Then Things Took a Darker Turn.
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
most galling about the BBC edit is that even if you disagree with the assertion that Trump is the “most openly corrupt president in American history,” it’s obviously legitimate grounds for intellectual inquiry and debate
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Reposted by fran #DemForce
Can't imagine that Mrs Vance will last too much longer...but then again...
www.rawstory.com/jd-vance-pet...
www.rawstory.com/jd-vance-pet...
The multi-billion dollar liability that could sink JD Vance's presidential dreams
Vice President JD Vance is facing a multi-billion-dollar liability that could sink his presidential dreams — and it's tied to his relationship with Peter Thiel. The MAGA billionaire and Palantir co-fo...
www.rawstory.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Can't imagine that Mrs Vance will last too much longer...but then again...
www.rawstory.com/jd-vance-pet...
www.rawstory.com/jd-vance-pet...
Reposted by fran #DemForce
Everyone is such a hater.
Erika Kirk is clearly going through the 5 stages of grief: Denial, anger, marketing, world-tour, becoming Mrs. JD Vance.
Erika Kirk is clearly going through the 5 stages of grief: Denial, anger, marketing, world-tour, becoming Mrs. JD Vance.
November 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Everyone is such a hater.
Erika Kirk is clearly going through the 5 stages of grief: Denial, anger, marketing, world-tour, becoming Mrs. JD Vance.
Erika Kirk is clearly going through the 5 stages of grief: Denial, anger, marketing, world-tour, becoming Mrs. JD Vance.
political suicide, or is she again one step ahead of where the MAGA voter is going?
Greene understands that the post-Trump era is in the offing, washingtonmonthly.com/2025/11/26/t...
Greene understands that the post-Trump era is in the offing, washingtonmonthly.com/2025/11/26/t...
The Clairvoyant Marjorie Taylor Greene
Green understood before the rest of the GOP that an era was coming to an end, and that the party base wanted more than obedience to Trump.
washingtonmonthly.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
political suicide, or is she again one step ahead of where the MAGA voter is going?
Greene understands that the post-Trump era is in the offing, washingtonmonthly.com/2025/11/26/t...
Greene understands that the post-Trump era is in the offing, washingtonmonthly.com/2025/11/26/t...
Reposted by fran #DemForce
A new U.S. Department of Education regulation to narrow eligibility for a key student debt relief program for public service workers has drawn strong opposition from advocates who argue the regulation is an attempt to target organizations whose missions do not align with President Trump’s agenda.
New federal student debt rule seen as tool to enforce Trump agenda • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — A new U.S. Department of Education regulation to narrow eligibility for a key student debt relief program for public service workers has drawn strong opposition from advocates who argue t...
michiganadvance.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A new U.S. Department of Education regulation to narrow eligibility for a key student debt relief program for public service workers has drawn strong opposition from advocates who argue the regulation is an attempt to target organizations whose missions do not align with President Trump’s agenda.
Reposted by fran #DemForce
The task force's chair said the report takes a ‘whole of government’ approach to gun violence.
Story by @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Story by @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Michigan Gun Violence Task Force urges higher age limits and assault weapon ban in final report • Michigan Advance
After releasing several recommendations in April, the Michigan Gun Violence Task Force issued its final report on Monday identifying a number of areas where the state could bolster its current regulat...
michiganadvance.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The task force's chair said the report takes a ‘whole of government’ approach to gun violence.
Story by @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Story by @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Reposted by fran #DemForce
The Defense Department announcement didn’t detail exactly how Kelly may have violated the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social with @statesnewsroom.com
Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social with @statesnewsroom.com
Pentagon investigates Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly after he appears in video blasted by Trump • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense announced on social media Monday it’s looking into “serious allegations of misconduct” against Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, one of several lawmakers who p...
michiganadvance.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The Defense Department announcement didn’t detail exactly how Kelly may have violated the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social with @statesnewsroom.com
Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social with @statesnewsroom.com
How much lowerwould they get without being reduced to slavery ⁉️
The new guidelines set lower wages including pay cuts to account for the value of free housing provided by law to foreign workers.
Story by @stateline.org
Story by @stateline.org
Farm workers sue over Trump’s low wages for foreign guest workers • Michigan Advance
A California union and a group of current farm workers from around the country are suing to stop new federal guidelines that cut wages for temporary foreign agriculture workers — helping farmers but h...
michiganadvance.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 AM
How much lowerwould they get without being reduced to slavery ⁉️
Reposted by fran #DemForce
The new guidelines set lower wages including pay cuts to account for the value of free housing provided by law to foreign workers.
Story by @stateline.org
Story by @stateline.org
Farm workers sue over Trump’s low wages for foreign guest workers • Michigan Advance
A California union and a group of current farm workers from around the country are suing to stop new federal guidelines that cut wages for temporary foreign agriculture workers — helping farmers but h...
michiganadvance.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The new guidelines set lower wages including pay cuts to account for the value of free housing provided by law to foreign workers.
Story by @stateline.org
Story by @stateline.org
Reposted by fran #DemForce
Commentary: The unexpected elimination of their funding has thrown the 54 Great Start collaboratives and family coalitions in Michigan into limbo.
Elimination of Great Start Collaborative funding is a major setback for early childhood development • Michigan Advance
While Michigan lawmakers were able to avert a government shutdown and eventually reach a state budget agreement in October, the final agreement left out critical early childhood funding that has upend...
michiganadvance.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Commentary: The unexpected elimination of their funding has thrown the 54 Great Start collaboratives and family coalitions in Michigan into limbo.
Reposted by fran #DemForce
About 70% of Latinos in the U.S. disapprove of President Donald Trump’s record, with 65% disapproving of his handling on immigration and 61% say his policies have worsened the economy, according to the report.
Story by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social with @statesnewsroom.com
Story by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social with @statesnewsroom.com
Trump shedding support among Latino voters, survey finds • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — A majority of U.S. Latinos have grown pessimistic since the 2024 presidential election and increasingly disapprove of the immigration and economic policies of the second Trump administrat...
michiganadvance.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
About 70% of Latinos in the U.S. disapprove of President Donald Trump’s record, with 65% disapproving of his handling on immigration and 61% say his policies have worsened the economy, according to the report.
Story by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social with @statesnewsroom.com
Story by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social with @statesnewsroom.com
Reposted by fran #DemForce
Four House members and Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin wrote the inquiry will not deter them from publicly stating their concerns about the Trump administration.
Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social with @statesnewsroom.com
Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social with @statesnewsroom.com
Democrats threatened by Trump over video say they’re now being probed by the FBI • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — Democratic members of Congress who released a video in mid-November telling members of the military that they are not required to follow illegal orders announced Tuesday the Federal Burea...
michiganadvance.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Four House members and Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin wrote the inquiry will not deter them from publicly stating their concerns about the Trump administration.
Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social with @statesnewsroom.com
Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social with @statesnewsroom.com
Reposted by fran #DemForce
Though the commission has set a date for a virtual public hearing ahead of its next meeting, Nessel has argued that without a contested case declaration, the hearing amounts to “performative listening rather than thorough public scrutiny.”
Story by @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Story by @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Nessel joins Ann Arbor area lawmakers, environmentalists demanding scrutiny of DTE data center deal • Michigan Advance
One of the state’s largest energy companies is asking energy regulators to fast track approval of two contracts to provide power to a data center planned for construction in Saline Township, but envir...
michiganadvance.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Though the commission has set a date for a virtual public hearing ahead of its next meeting, Nessel has argued that without a contested case declaration, the hearing amounts to “performative listening rather than thorough public scrutiny.”
Story by @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Story by @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Reposted by fran #DemForce
BREAKING: The FBI requests interviews with Democratic lawmakers over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders.
FBI seeks interviews with Democratic lawmakers who urged US troops to defy illegal orders
Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin scheduling interviews.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
BREAKING: The FBI requests interviews with Democratic lawmakers over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders.
Reposted by fran #DemForce
More people are getting addicted to marijuana, but fewer are seeking treatment.
More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say
Cannabis use among young adults has reached historic levels, with nearly 18 million Americans using marijuana daily in 2022.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
More people are getting addicted to marijuana, but fewer are seeking treatment.
Reposted by fran #DemForce
While discussing his crime-fighting efforts in Washington, D.C., President Trump claimed that it’s been months since the city has seen a murder. But that's not true. There have been 62 homicides in Washington since May, including one last week.
FACT FOCUS: Trump gets it wrong claiming no murders in DC for the last six months
In addition to pardoning two North Carolina turkeys at the annual White House ceremony, President Donald Trump discussed his crime-fighting efforts in Washington, D.C., claiming that it’s been six months since the city has seen a murder.
bit.ly
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
While discussing his crime-fighting efforts in Washington, D.C., President Trump claimed that it’s been months since the city has seen a murder. But that's not true. There have been 62 homicides in Washington since May, including one last week.
Reposted by fran #DemForce
Reposted by fran #DemForce
Epstein survivors are now receiving death threats.
Members of Congress insisting active duty military follow the law are receiving death threats.
America is dying 🇺🇸
Members of Congress insisting active duty military follow the law are receiving death threats.
America is dying 🇺🇸
November 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Epstein survivors are now receiving death threats.
Members of Congress insisting active duty military follow the law are receiving death threats.
America is dying 🇺🇸
Members of Congress insisting active duty military follow the law are receiving death threats.
America is dying 🇺🇸
MAGA influencers shouting “America First!” from their digital rooftops weren’t tweeting from Tulsa or Tallahassee. No, no. They were tweeting from Eastern Europe, Thailand, Nigeria, and Bangladesh — the new capitals of American patriotism, apparently.
distillsocial.substack.com/p/unmasking-...
distillsocial.substack.com/p/unmasking-...
Unmasking MAGA’s Global Bot Army
X revealed a number of prominent MAGA accounts aren't even Americans at all
distillsocial.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:44 AM
MAGA influencers shouting “America First!” from their digital rooftops weren’t tweeting from Tulsa or Tallahassee. No, no. They were tweeting from Eastern Europe, Thailand, Nigeria, and Bangladesh — the new capitals of American patriotism, apparently.
distillsocial.substack.com/p/unmasking-...
distillsocial.substack.com/p/unmasking-...
Reposted by fran #DemForce
Surprise!
Reuters confirms that Kushner & Witkoff met in private with a sanctioned Kremlin proxy in Miami to help draft the new “peace plan” for Ukraine. This leaves the administration wide open to serious counterintelligence & influence-risk concerns.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Reuters confirms that Kushner & Witkoff met in private with a sanctioned Kremlin proxy in Miami to help draft the new “peace plan” for Ukraine. This leaves the administration wide open to serious counterintelligence & influence-risk concerns.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
November 22, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Surprise!
Reuters confirms that Kushner & Witkoff met in private with a sanctioned Kremlin proxy in Miami to help draft the new “peace plan” for Ukraine. This leaves the administration wide open to serious counterintelligence & influence-risk concerns.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Reuters confirms that Kushner & Witkoff met in private with a sanctioned Kremlin proxy in Miami to help draft the new “peace plan” for Ukraine. This leaves the administration wide open to serious counterintelligence & influence-risk concerns.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Reposted by fran #DemForce
As most government business halted during the shutdown, immigration agents continued their raids.
Tens of thousands of people were detained and deported during US government shutdown
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:02 AM
As most government business halted during the shutdown, immigration agents continued their raids.