Michael Dickel
@nomadic-myd.bsky.social
Poet. English lecturer. Play around on guitar. Jewish. He / they. Leftover from the hippie era.
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“The Energy Star program cost $32 million but delivered $40 billion in annual savings on utility bills.”
May 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
“The Energy Star program cost $32 million but delivered $40 billion in annual savings on utility bills.”
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U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein also barred any further removals without due process of alleged Tren de Aragua members held in his district.
May 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein also barred any further removals without due process of alleged Tren de Aragua members held in his district.
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Today Trump said that India and Pakistan have been fighting "for centuries." Pakistan was formed in 1947. He really better do his homework if he expects to be Pope.
May 7, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Today Trump said that India and Pakistan have been fighting "for centuries." Pakistan was formed in 1947. He really better do his homework if he expects to be Pope.
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A federal judge in Rhode Island blocked the Trump administration from effectively dismantling three small agencies: Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Minority Business Development Agency, and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
May 7, 2025 at 2:26 AM
A federal judge in Rhode Island blocked the Trump administration from effectively dismantling three small agencies: Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Minority Business Development Agency, and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
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Some Good News: It’s Working: Ed Martin is out, National Parks are in, Trump is being contradicted by the Intelligence Community & the NC Sup Ct race from last November finally gets decided. Democracy wins. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Some Good News: It’s Working
Last night, I wrote to you about Ed Martin, Trump’s nominee to be the United States Attorney in Washington, D.C..
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May 7, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Some Good News: It’s Working: Ed Martin is out, National Parks are in, Trump is being contradicted by the Intelligence Community & the NC Sup Ct race from last November finally gets decided. Democracy wins. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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Sending love and support to our transgender service members. Thank you for your continued desire to serve and protect this country. I’m so sorry this pathetic draft dodger has any say in who can defend our country and the Constitution since he has no intention of doing either. 🤍🏳️⚧️
May 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Sending love and support to our transgender service members. Thank you for your continued desire to serve and protect this country. I’m so sorry this pathetic draft dodger has any say in who can defend our country and the Constitution since he has no intention of doing either. 🤍🏳️⚧️
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Hi!
Kyiv was under attack overnight.
russian drones struck several residential buildings.
I came to let you know that we are fine
and our house was not hit
(I often get such a question)
Two people were killed and eight were wounded in Kyiv.
I need a cup of warcoffee.
Kyiv was under attack overnight.
russian drones struck several residential buildings.
I came to let you know that we are fine
and our house was not hit
(I often get such a question)
Two people were killed and eight were wounded in Kyiv.
I need a cup of warcoffee.
May 7, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Hi!
Kyiv was under attack overnight.
russian drones struck several residential buildings.
I came to let you know that we are fine
and our house was not hit
(I often get such a question)
Two people were killed and eight were wounded in Kyiv.
I need a cup of warcoffee.
Kyiv was under attack overnight.
russian drones struck several residential buildings.
I came to let you know that we are fine
and our house was not hit
(I often get such a question)
Two people were killed and eight were wounded in Kyiv.
I need a cup of warcoffee.
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"In recent hearings and rulings, judges have criticized statements and behavior of administration officials, accusing them of defying court orders, submitting flimsy evidence, providing inadequate answers to questions and even acting like toddlers..."
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Justice Department lawyers face skeptical judges upset by ‘shoddy work’
In lawsuits challenging Trump administration actions, judges have accused the Justice Department of offering flimsy evidence and inadequate answers.
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May 5, 2025 at 3:04 AM
"In recent hearings and rulings, judges have criticized statements and behavior of administration officials, accusing them of defying court orders, submitting flimsy evidence, providing inadequate answers to questions and even acting like toddlers..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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It’s the first Sunday of the month … which means it’s time for a travelogue with information about this town today.
CHAITÉN – A Chilean Town Buried Alive & Reborn
latinamericawanderer.wordpress.com/2025/05/04/c...
Safe Journeys!
#travelbloggerscommunity #travelblogshare #traveladdicts
CHAITÉN – A Chilean Town Buried Alive & Reborn
latinamericawanderer.wordpress.com/2025/05/04/c...
Safe Journeys!
#travelbloggerscommunity #travelblogshare #traveladdicts
CHAITÉN – A Chilean Town Buried Alive & Reborn
º In Southern Chile, near the beginning of the Carretera Austral (Ruta 7), is this region’s most important port city. Ferries arrive here from Puerto Montt and Chiloé Island. The lush landscape is …
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May 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
It’s the first Sunday of the month … which means it’s time for a travelogue with information about this town today.
CHAITÉN – A Chilean Town Buried Alive & Reborn
latinamericawanderer.wordpress.com/2025/05/04/c...
Safe Journeys!
#travelbloggerscommunity #travelblogshare #traveladdicts
CHAITÉN – A Chilean Town Buried Alive & Reborn
latinamericawanderer.wordpress.com/2025/05/04/c...
Safe Journeys!
#travelbloggerscommunity #travelblogshare #traveladdicts
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Because movie tickets weren’t expensive enough.
May 5, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Because movie tickets weren’t expensive enough.
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"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
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Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
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May 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
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May 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Raphael Coyotl
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Morning from Kyiv,
where the night was relatively calm.
I had a quick #warcoffee
and soon will take Victory to the vet.
It is colder, sometimes rainy.
Whimsy May weather.
where the night was relatively calm.
I had a quick #warcoffee
and soon will take Victory to the vet.
It is colder, sometimes rainy.
Whimsy May weather.
May 5, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Morning from Kyiv,
where the night was relatively calm.
I had a quick #warcoffee
and soon will take Victory to the vet.
It is colder, sometimes rainy.
Whimsy May weather.
where the night was relatively calm.
I had a quick #warcoffee
and soon will take Victory to the vet.
It is colder, sometimes rainy.
Whimsy May weather.
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Nothing to see here. Just @emilyjaynef.bsky.social being forcibly removed from NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler's town hall tonight for having the temerity to act like a citizen of the United States. Hero.
May 5, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Nothing to see here. Just @emilyjaynef.bsky.social being forcibly removed from NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler's town hall tonight for having the temerity to act like a citizen of the United States. Hero.
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So much for small government and states’ rights. The hypocrisy is dangerously absurd. Trump is now suing Colorado and Denver, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration actions the latest salvo in his push to force local governments to carry out deportations.
May 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
So much for small government and states’ rights. The hypocrisy is dangerously absurd. Trump is now suing Colorado and Denver, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration actions the latest salvo in his push to force local governments to carry out deportations.
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There were explosions in Kyiv,
fires reported across the city.
russians attacked Kyiv with drones.
We are fine.
All clear at last.
fires reported across the city.
russians attacked Kyiv with drones.
We are fine.
All clear at last.
May 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
There were explosions in Kyiv,
fires reported across the city.
russians attacked Kyiv with drones.
We are fine.
All clear at last.
fires reported across the city.
russians attacked Kyiv with drones.
We are fine.
All clear at last.
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Wasn’t the 25th Amendment designed for moments like this
May 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Wasn’t the 25th Amendment designed for moments like this
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As we’ve said before now confirmed. FOIA requests reveal that DOGE employees are pulling in six-figure salaries, with many holding the title of “Expert,” a specific Office of Personnel Management (OPM) designation that pays around $190,000 a year.
May 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
As we’ve said before now confirmed. FOIA requests reveal that DOGE employees are pulling in six-figure salaries, with many holding the title of “Expert,” a specific Office of Personnel Management (OPM) designation that pays around $190,000 a year.
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“One attendee, arrived straight from a protest.
‘And it was no accident,’ he said.
‘These two events are connected. I can protest because of the sacrifices and the vision people like John Brown had all the way at our country’s beginning’...”
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‘And it was no accident,’ he said.
‘These two events are connected. I can protest because of the sacrifices and the vision people like John Brown had all the way at our country’s beginning’...”
www.berkshireeagle.com/news/central...
How a Pittsfield tavern contributed to America’s first offensive victory in the Revolutionary War — and why it still matters 250 years later
Two and a half centuries ago, in a Pittsfield tavern, three men discussed plans for a secret raid that would become America’s first offensive victory in the Revolutionary War. On
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May 4, 2025 at 2:45 AM
“One attendee, arrived straight from a protest.
‘And it was no accident,’ he said.
‘These two events are connected. I can protest because of the sacrifices and the vision people like John Brown had all the way at our country’s beginning’...”
www.berkshireeagle.com/news/central...
‘And it was no accident,’ he said.
‘These two events are connected. I can protest because of the sacrifices and the vision people like John Brown had all the way at our country’s beginning’...”
www.berkshireeagle.com/news/central...
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This is the official White House account.
May 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This is the official White House account.