Noreen
@noreenma.bsky.social
Ghostwriting lover of democracy, with a no-pants penchant.
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Demolishing the East Wing of the White House before finalizing plans for what will be built above its ruins is a near-perfect metaphor for Trump's approach to economic policy. The only difference is the wrecking crew doesn’t claim the rubble is evidence of unprecedented growth.
November 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Demolishing the East Wing of the White House before finalizing plans for what will be built above its ruins is a near-perfect metaphor for Trump's approach to economic policy. The only difference is the wrecking crew doesn’t claim the rubble is evidence of unprecedented growth.
Well, when you put it like that.
I still can't believe these goddamn fools are trying to get into a patriotism dick measuring contest with a guy who was a combat pilot and an astronaut and space flight commander.
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Well, when you put it like that.
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As an author, I don't make a whole lot of money, but at the same time I need to read a lot of books to stay aware of trends and support my fellow authors. Obviously if I spend all my profits on other people's books, I'm not coming out ahead!
So: ways to read lots of indie books for cheap.
So: ways to read lots of indie books for cheap.
November 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
As an author, I don't make a whole lot of money, but at the same time I need to read a lot of books to stay aware of trends and support my fellow authors. Obviously if I spend all my profits on other people's books, I'm not coming out ahead!
So: ways to read lots of indie books for cheap.
So: ways to read lots of indie books for cheap.
I’m betting Halligan will need this explained to her.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed.
November 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I’m betting Halligan will need this explained to her.
Some days I need this more than others.
A reminder that writing books is hard, and if you find it difficult, it’s not because you’re bad at it, it’s because it’s hard.
November 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Some days I need this more than others.
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Before the midterms of 1866, President Andrew Johnson called his congressional opponents traitors and said they should be hanged.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
November 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Before the midterms of 1866, President Andrew Johnson called his congressional opponents traitors and said they should be hanged.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
It’s not a sexy political topic, but it’s so important and underreported.
A House panel is holding a hearing on a proposed ban on Congressional stock trading.
This ban is long overdue. Why should members of Congress be able to use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you?
This ban is long overdue. Why should members of Congress be able to use privileged information to make money on the stock market, while they’re supposed to be working for you?
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
It’s not a sexy political topic, but it’s so important and underreported.
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
How much could one banana cost, Michael? Ten dollars?
It's not a foolproof plan but every political debate from now on should be a Normal Guy competition. Ask them to describe grocery shopping in detail. Talk about what it's like to have a friend
November 19, 2025 at 5:24 AM
How much could one banana cost, Michael? Ten dollars?
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Ireland and Troy Parrott, why such a moment probably shouldn’t have been possible, and why it’s about so much more than a play-off
A moribund national team culture is alive again
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
A moribund national team culture is alive again
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Why Troy Parrott’s magic moment meant more than the World Cup play-offs to Ireland
The plight of Heimer Hallgrimsson’s team after four games meant none of this should have possible for a country which lacks the talent pool of yesteryear
www.independent.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Ireland and Troy Parrott, why such a moment probably shouldn’t have been possible, and why it’s about so much more than a play-off
A moribund national team culture is alive again
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
A moribund national team culture is alive again
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Is Lindsey Graham jealous over the Bubba revelation?
November 15, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Is Lindsey Graham jealous over the Bubba revelation?
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💯. It wasn't about just the ACA subsides—it was about those and … everything else.
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
💯. It wasn't about just the ACA subsides—it was about those and … everything else.
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Tonight was a very bad night.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Tonight was a very bad night.
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Today, Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi announced that she will not seek reelection and is retiring at the end of her term.
From her time working with Harvey Milk in San Francisco to her tenure as the first female Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi is the definition of a champion for equality.
From her time working with Harvey Milk in San Francisco to her tenure as the first female Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi is the definition of a champion for equality.
November 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Today, Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi announced that she will not seek reelection and is retiring at the end of her term.
From her time working with Harvey Milk in San Francisco to her tenure as the first female Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi is the definition of a champion for equality.
From her time working with Harvey Milk in San Francisco to her tenure as the first female Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi is the definition of a champion for equality.
I forgot this feeling. <teardrop>
(🚨) With the Zohran Mamdani win in New York City, we can now say that Trump and his Republican Party won a total of ZERO of the major candidate races on Election Day 2025.
It was an utter blowout.
(Some ballot issues, including a key one in California, have not reported any votes yet.)
It was an utter blowout.
(Some ballot issues, including a key one in California, have not reported any votes yet.)
November 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I forgot this feeling. <teardrop>
Straight into my veins. Let’s go Mamdani!!
BREAKING (NBC NEWS): Democrats Win Continued Dominance (5-2) of Pennsylvania State Supreme Court Following Three Contested Elections
November 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Straight into my veins. Let’s go Mamdani!!
We got Sherrill too!!! Let’s keep it going!
Mikie Sherrill (D) has been elected Governor of New Jersey.
November 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM
We got Sherrill too!!! Let’s keep it going!
We got Spanberger! Waiting on the rest of the races. . .
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele... #ProudBlue. Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins in Virginia. Her MAGA opponent refused to criticize or disagree with Trump on any issue. She supported Trump and DOGE eliminating hundreds of thousands of jobs in Virginia. Bad politics and a one way ticket to defeat.
Election Day 2025 live updates: Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race, NBC News projects
Voters across the country are heading to the polls today for a slew of key off-cycle races, including governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia and the New York City mayoral election.
www.nbcnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:08 AM
We got Spanberger! Waiting on the rest of the races. . .
I voted in Boston!
November 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I voted in Boston!
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Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
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it's time for journos to start asking Johnson meta questions
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
it's time for journos to start asking Johnson meta questions
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
"Speaker, on 5 occasions last week you said 'I haven't seen it' when asked about news events w/big implications for public policy. Do you ever read the news, and do you agree it's problematic for the Speaker to be so woefully uninformed?"
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Residents, businesses, food pantries to try to ensure nobody starves because of President Golden Ballroom (tried to list some resources; if you know of others, let me know)
www.universalhub.com/2025/residen...
#Boston #SNAP
www.universalhub.com/2025/residen...
#Boston #SNAP
October 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Residents, businesses, food pantries to try to ensure nobody starves because of President Golden Ballroom (tried to list some resources; if you know of others, let me know)
www.universalhub.com/2025/residen...
#Boston #SNAP
www.universalhub.com/2025/residen...
#Boston #SNAP
As plainly put as possible. No one wants a shit sandwich, especially one we’re supposed to be grateful for.
October 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
As plainly put as possible. No one wants a shit sandwich, especially one we’re supposed to be grateful for.
6 billion! They have 6 billion dollars they can spend on this! Our government is suspended, and the uber-wealthy are adding to their hoard.
I wish they said explicitly that there's $5 billion in emergency reserves they're refusing to use instead they're happy to let people - mostly children, the disabled, and elderly, starve.
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month reut.rs/3WohHMk
October 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
6 billion! They have 6 billion dollars they can spend on this! Our government is suspended, and the uber-wealthy are adding to their hoard.