Pegs
@pegoidal.bsky.social
Health Economics & Law ⚖️ 🏥 📚🖖🏼☮️☘️ "Nolite bastardes carborundorum". Enact a Lysistrata rule! RESIST.
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Pegs
@pegoidal.bsky.social
· Nov 22
You won’t get back the hours of your life spent watching folks on TV talk about Trump’s trials and how he was finally gonna be held accountable. Or how DOJ was gonna save the day. Trump was NEVER gonna be held accountable. The system was designed to help men like him go free.
Trump is to accountability what Orson Welles was to Pole vaulting
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Today was a very stupid day but I have faith tomorrow will be stupider
November 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Today was a very stupid day but I have faith tomorrow will be stupider
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McGovern: Seriously, we were worried. We actually started handing out missing person posters. Nobody has seen you for eight weeks. But, hey, I'm glad that you are ok. I'm glad you survived your nice, two-month paid vacation
November 12, 2025 at 12:06 AM
McGovern: Seriously, we were worried. We actually started handing out missing person posters. Nobody has seen you for eight weeks. But, hey, I'm glad that you are ok. I'm glad you survived your nice, two-month paid vacation
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Those of us who remember the Afghanistan War will recognize this as the Fighting Season having Ended
"Another source with direct knowledge said the number of Border Patrol agents currently operating in the Chicago area will go from 250 down to 100. But in March, that number could increase to 1,000 agents."
chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet... w/ @jonseidel.bsky.social
chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet... w/ @jonseidel.bsky.social
U.S. Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino, fellow agents expected to leave Chicago soon
Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin insists “we aren’t leaving Chicago,” but the feds' immigration campaign is expected to begin winding down. However, one source said they could b...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Those of us who remember the Afghanistan War will recognize this as the Fighting Season having Ended
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Thune says he won't even discuss healthcare unless we discuss restricting WOMEN'S health care 😳🤬
He wants women to pay for any complications that occur during pregnancy out of pocket
Because if you can't produce babies without complications you're useless to them 🤬
He wants women to pay for any complications that occur during pregnancy out of pocket
Because if you can't produce babies without complications you're useless to them 🤬
November 12, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Thune says he won't even discuss healthcare unless we discuss restricting WOMEN'S health care 😳🤬
He wants women to pay for any complications that occur during pregnancy out of pocket
Because if you can't produce babies without complications you're useless to them 🤬
He wants women to pay for any complications that occur during pregnancy out of pocket
Because if you can't produce babies without complications you're useless to them 🤬
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Jeffries: We are not going to be lectured by anyone on the other side of the aisle about fiscal responsibility when the bill that you just passed is the most fiscally irresponsible piece of legislation ever…
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Jeffries: We are not going to be lectured by anyone on the other side of the aisle about fiscal responsibility when the bill that you just passed is the most fiscally irresponsible piece of legislation ever…
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“When we enlisted in the military, we were proud to serve our country. We never imagined that, after our service, we would have to fight for our own healthcare.” @tennesseelookout.com
Clarksville veterans say care, not cuts to the Veterans Administration, are needed • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee veterans face worsening chronic illnesses as a result of long waits for care and denial of claims from the Veterans Administration.
tennesseelookout.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
“When we enlisted in the military, we were proud to serve our country. We never imagined that, after our service, we would have to fight for our own healthcare.” @tennesseelookout.com
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"Another source with direct knowledge said the number of Border Patrol agents currently operating in the Chicago area will go from 250 down to 100. But in March, that number could increase to 1,000 agents."
chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet... w/ @jonseidel.bsky.social
chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet... w/ @jonseidel.bsky.social
U.S. Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino, fellow agents expected to leave Chicago soon
Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin insists “we aren’t leaving Chicago,” but the feds' immigration campaign is expected to begin winding down. However, one source said they could b...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"Another source with direct knowledge said the number of Border Patrol agents currently operating in the Chicago area will go from 250 down to 100. But in March, that number could increase to 1,000 agents."
chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet... w/ @jonseidel.bsky.social
chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet... w/ @jonseidel.bsky.social
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81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
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Even the Russians are mocking this fool.
November 12, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Even the Russians are mocking this fool.
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Chuck Schumer is the Susan Collins of Merrick Garlands.
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Chuck Schumer is the Susan Collins of Merrick Garlands.
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Release the Epstein files now!
November 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Release the Epstein files now!
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Govt, Police - Academic research & evidence show a robust link between patriarchal systems, male-dominated networks & higher levels of corruption - Patriarchy fosters corruption by perpetuating power imbalances - creates environments where self-serving male networks operate with impunity
#nzpol
#nzpol
Gendered Corruption: How Gender Norms Underpin Experiences of Corruption in Asian and Pacific Countries
There is a growing recognition that corruption not only exacerbates gender inequality, but that gender inequality undermines anticorruption efforts. As such, anticorruption policy actors are increasi...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Govt, Police - Academic research & evidence show a robust link between patriarchal systems, male-dominated networks & higher levels of corruption - Patriarchy fosters corruption by perpetuating power imbalances - creates environments where self-serving male networks operate with impunity
#nzpol
#nzpol
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Trump told Fox News he doesn’t believe that people are anxious about money.
Trump Brushes Off Americans’ Concerns About Affordability, Calls Polling 'Fake'
Trump told Fox News he doesn’t believe that people are anxious about money.
www.forbes.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Trump told Fox News he doesn’t believe that people are anxious about money.
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A couple months back, I was curious as to how Bill Pulte was able to obtain Lisa Cook and Letitia James' mortgage documents. Today, the WSJ reports that he was actually under investigation for how he obtained them. www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
A couple months back, I was curious as to how Bill Pulte was able to obtain Lisa Cook and Letitia James' mortgage documents. Today, the WSJ reports that he was actually under investigation for how he obtained them. www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
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This is the stupidest person ever to be allowed into the Oval Office. “Nobody knows what a magnet is.”
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This is the stupidest person ever to be allowed into the Oval Office. “Nobody knows what a magnet is.”
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This likely won’t be the last intelligence sharing suspension we see over this - based on the publicly available evidence, these strikes don’t come close to meeting the threshold for deadly force.
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This likely won’t be the last intelligence sharing suspension we see over this - based on the publicly available evidence, these strikes don’t come close to meeting the threshold for deadly force.
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Thinking Bernie's correct AGAIN !
November 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Thinking Bernie's correct AGAIN !
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Ghislaine Maxwell's alleged prison perks spark probe into Trump administration
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell's alleged prison perks spark probe into Trump administration
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🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee my law firm has filed to intervene to defend the new California congressional map from attack. www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
🚨 Tangipa et al v. Newsom et al
Learn more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee my law firm has filed to intervene to defend the new California congressional map from attack. www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
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It remains to be seen what happens in the Senate, but I will not vote in the House for a government funding measure that doesn't protect healthcare.
Without extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, millions will see health insurance costs double. Hardworking Americans just can't afford that.
Without extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, millions will see health insurance costs double. Hardworking Americans just can't afford that.
November 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
It remains to be seen what happens in the Senate, but I will not vote in the House for a government funding measure that doesn't protect healthcare.
Without extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, millions will see health insurance costs double. Hardworking Americans just can't afford that.
Without extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, millions will see health insurance costs double. Hardworking Americans just can't afford that.
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This Veterans Day, I’m thinking of the millions of Americans who have served in uniform — and how our government is failing them right now.
Words aren’t enough, we need actions. Fund the VA. Fund mental healthcare. And end endless wars.
Words aren’t enough, we need actions. Fund the VA. Fund mental healthcare. And end endless wars.
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This Veterans Day, I’m thinking of the millions of Americans who have served in uniform — and how our government is failing them right now.
Words aren’t enough, we need actions. Fund the VA. Fund mental healthcare. And end endless wars.
Words aren’t enough, we need actions. Fund the VA. Fund mental healthcare. And end endless wars.