Peggy Joque Williams
@peggyjoquewilliams.bsky.social
BRW author of historical fiction and mysteries. Member Historical Novel Society and Historical Writers Association. Huge into genealogy. A progressive who loves our country; believes in our better angels.
This was an Honor Flight from Madison, Wisc today. President Barack Obama greeted the veterans, shaking each of theirs hands as they arrived in DC.
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Obama surprises veterans on flight to DC with special salute
President Barack Obama surprised a flight of Korean and Vietnam War veterans traveling from Madison, Wisconsin, to Washington, D.C., ahead of Veterans Day.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:26 PM
This was an Honor Flight from Madison, Wisc today. President Barack Obama greeted the veterans, shaking each of theirs hands as they arrived in DC.
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NEW: Four years after GOP lawmakers in Georgia enacted one of the most aggressive anti-voting laws in the country, new evidence filed in federal court shows that Senate Bill 202 has drastically deepened racial inequalities in voting access in the state. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Georgia’s Sweeping Anti-Voting Law Suppressed Black Votes, New Data Shows
Read more here.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
NEW: Four years after GOP lawmakers in Georgia enacted one of the most aggressive anti-voting laws in the country, new evidence filed in federal court shows that Senate Bill 202 has drastically deepened racial inequalities in voting access in the state. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
So...all the generals are required to come from around the world for a "pep talk" meeting, an "esprit de corps." with Trump deciding last minute to attend creating new security concerns. And...what is this costing us taxpayers? So much for getting rid of waste (and maybe fraud and abuse?).
September 29, 2025 at 2:59 AM
So...all the generals are required to come from around the world for a "pep talk" meeting, an "esprit de corps." with Trump deciding last minute to attend creating new security concerns. And...what is this costing us taxpayers? So much for getting rid of waste (and maybe fraud and abuse?).
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The battle of our day is no longer about Democrats versus Republicans or left versus right.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
September 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The battle of our day is no longer about Democrats versus Republicans or left versus right.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
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Let’s stop being polite and calling it authoritarianism. Call it a communist dictatorship. That will shake them up. Exclusive-Trump administration seeks equity stake in Lithium Americas amid loan talks www.msn.com/en-us/news/n...
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September 24, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Let’s stop being polite and calling it authoritarianism. Call it a communist dictatorship. That will shake them up. Exclusive-Trump administration seeks equity stake in Lithium Americas amid loan talks www.msn.com/en-us/news/n...
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Some of us do.
September 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Some of us do.
WIN one of 100 Kindle copies of Courting the Sun. Deadline Sept. 30. Historical fiction set in 17th century France. Over 850 4.4-star reviews! Finalist in 2024 Chaucer competition. www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Book giveaway for Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles by Peggy Joque Williams Sep 01-Sep 30, 2025
Enter to win one of 100 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Sep 01-Sep 30, 2025. Step into 1670, France, where the king's court is full of splendo...
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September 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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September 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles
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September 3, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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Science is real
August 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Science is real
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Will the 2nd Amendment protect us? Don’t be silly. But the 6th might. Let’s discuss.
August 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Will the 2nd Amendment protect us? Don’t be silly. But the 6th might. Let’s discuss.
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Reminder: Most mass shootings are carried out by cisgender men.
Mass Shooters Are Not Disproportionately Transgender
Most mass shootings are carried out by cisgender men.
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August 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Reminder: Most mass shootings are carried out by cisgender men.
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New Mexico is overriding the federal government on the topic of COVID19 vaccines to ensure their residents can access them.
States hold a tremendous amount of public health power. They should use it.
States hold a tremendous amount of public health power. They should use it.
State steps in to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccine
Public health order counters potential limitations set by the USFDA
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August 31, 2025 at 2:53 AM
New Mexico is overriding the federal government on the topic of COVID19 vaccines to ensure their residents can access them.
States hold a tremendous amount of public health power. They should use it.
States hold a tremendous amount of public health power. They should use it.
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This is just sad. We’ve posted about this before. Now here is what is going down.
The rainbow crosswalk at the Pulse memorial in Orlando (created to honor the 49 lives lost in the 2016 shooting) has now become the target of state enforcement.
The rainbow crosswalk at the Pulse memorial in Orlando (created to honor the 49 lives lost in the 2016 shooting) has now become the target of state enforcement.
August 31, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This is just sad. We’ve posted about this before. Now here is what is going down.
The rainbow crosswalk at the Pulse memorial in Orlando (created to honor the 49 lives lost in the 2016 shooting) has now become the target of state enforcement.
The rainbow crosswalk at the Pulse memorial in Orlando (created to honor the 49 lives lost in the 2016 shooting) has now become the target of state enforcement.
Even without the statistics, just by watching the news it is evident that Black women in positions of leadership are being targeted. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/u...
In Trump’s Federal Work Force Cuts, Black Women Are Among the Hardest Hit
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August 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Even without the statistics, just by watching the news it is evident that Black women in positions of leadership are being targeted. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/u...
WTF...! These guys are fighting fires to keep our communities and homes safe. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Border Patrol arrested firefighters as they were battling a wildfire
Veteran firefighters worried a DHS raid on the Bear Gulch fire in Washington could make it more difficult to find contractor crews.
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August 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
WTF...! These guys are fighting fires to keep our communities and homes safe. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
The article mentions Lisa Murkowski. Didn’t she run as an independent? Why is she caving to Trump? www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/u...
Public Broadcast Cuts Hit Rural Areas, Revealing a Political Shift
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August 29, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The article mentions Lisa Murkowski. Didn’t she run as an independent? Why is she caving to Trump? www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/u...
Join the Defending the Rule of Law in Our States on Wednesday, August 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. www.mobilize.us/defendingthe...
Defending The Rule of Law in Our States Call · Defending the Rule of Law in our States
As threats to democracy grow, state and local leaders and activists are stepping up to defend our communities. On **Wednesday, August 20th at 7:30 PM ET**, we’re hosting a national virtual call — **“D...
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August 20, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Join the Defending the Rule of Law in Our States on Wednesday, August 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. www.mobilize.us/defendingthe...
So...WTF...?
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NEWS: Constitution Sections on Due Process and Foreign Gifts Quietly Removed From Government Website
This is a major story that more media sites need to cover.
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August 7, 2025 at 2:25 AM
So...WTF...?
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August 5, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together.
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
August 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together.
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
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Larry Summers: "This is way beyond anything Nixon ever did ... this is the stuff of democracies giving way to authoritarianism. Firing statisticians goes with threatening the heads of newspapers, launching assaults on universities, launching assaults on law firms. This is really scary stuff."
August 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Larry Summers: "This is way beyond anything Nixon ever did ... this is the stuff of democracies giving way to authoritarianism. Firing statisticians goes with threatening the heads of newspapers, launching assaults on universities, launching assaults on law firms. This is really scary stuff."