Petrarca
@petrarca.bsky.social
Garden-Stater, MTBer, foodie, tequila snob, oenophile, aesthete.
Petrarca was a scholar, poet laureate, and original Renaissance humanist, unaccidental tourist, and alpinist Born July 20, 1304.
Petrarca was a scholar, poet laureate, and original Renaissance humanist, unaccidental tourist, and alpinist Born July 20, 1304.
Pinned
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ICE DETAINED MARILYN. Fuck these people. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
ICE DETAINED MARILYN. Fuck these people. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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I feel much safer today knowing that we deported a Babson College student back to a country where she hasn't lived since childhood.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
A Babson College student wanted to surprise her family for Thanksgiving. She was deported instead. - The Boston Globe
Any Lucia Lopez Belloza was at Logan to catch a flight to Texas when immigration authorities detained her as she was about to board the plane.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I feel much safer today knowing that we deported a Babson College student back to a country where she hasn't lived since childhood.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
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"We followed everything we were supposed to do"
Legitimate green card applicants with US spouses are being
arrested by armed, masked men at scheduled immigration interviews, taken away from their children, sent to prison
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Legitimate green card applicants with US spouses are being
arrested by armed, masked men at scheduled immigration interviews, taken away from their children, sent to prison
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
"We followed everything we were supposed to do"
Legitimate green card applicants with US spouses are being
arrested by armed, masked men at scheduled immigration interviews, taken away from their children, sent to prison
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Legitimate green card applicants with US spouses are being
arrested by armed, masked men at scheduled immigration interviews, taken away from their children, sent to prison
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
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And Mike Johnson's sob story should be read in tandem w/@tressiemcphd.bsky.social's piece on how the right wing treats its talented women.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/o...
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
And Mike Johnson's sob story should be read in tandem w/@tressiemcphd.bsky.social's piece on how the right wing treats its talented women.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/o...
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They're trying to break the pipeline for future social science research.
"There are no current DDRIG grants available for any discipline in the Directorate for Social Behavioral and Economic Sciences, as it appears that the NSF has archived—which means cancelled—the DDRIG grants in every SBE field"
"There are no current DDRIG grants available for any discipline in the Directorate for Social Behavioral and Economic Sciences, as it appears that the NSF has archived—which means cancelled—the DDRIG grants in every SBE field"
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
They're trying to break the pipeline for future social science research.
"There are no current DDRIG grants available for any discipline in the Directorate for Social Behavioral and Economic Sciences, as it appears that the NSF has archived—which means cancelled—the DDRIG grants in every SBE field"
"There are no current DDRIG grants available for any discipline in the Directorate for Social Behavioral and Economic Sciences, as it appears that the NSF has archived—which means cancelled—the DDRIG grants in every SBE field"
Are any intrepid corporate media reporters seeking to interview Rep. Salazar to clarify her statement? Or are they too busy buffing tRumps balls?
Rep. Salazar on Venezuela: "We're about to go in ... we need to go in ... Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day"
November 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Are any intrepid corporate media reporters seeking to interview Rep. Salazar to clarify her statement? Or are they too busy buffing tRumps balls?
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SCOOP—In August, nearly 200 current/former FEMA staffers published the Katrina Declaration, a whistleblower letter detailing all the dangers posed by current leadership.
All current employees were put on indefinite leave, and now I've learned one has been fired in violation of federal protections:
All current employees were put on indefinite leave, and now I've learned one has been fired in violation of federal protections:
FEMA employee terminated for signing whistleblower letter
It appears to be a major violation of federal whistleblower protections and constitutional rights.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
SCOOP—In August, nearly 200 current/former FEMA staffers published the Katrina Declaration, a whistleblower letter detailing all the dangers posed by current leadership.
All current employees were put on indefinite leave, and now I've learned one has been fired in violation of federal protections:
All current employees were put on indefinite leave, and now I've learned one has been fired in violation of federal protections:
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This article is informative. Did you guys do your homework on his credentials?
lailluminator.com/2025/02/18/a...
lailluminator.com/2025/02/18/a...
There's no evidence Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham is a board-certified family physician • Louisiana Illuminator
Abraham is not listed on the online portal of the American Board of Family Medicine or the State Board of Medical Examiners' website.
lailluminator.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:22 AM
This article is informative. Did you guys do your homework on his credentials?
lailluminator.com/2025/02/18/a...
lailluminator.com/2025/02/18/a...
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the "star witness" for House Oversight, Alexander Smirnov, made everything up. he got all his info from Russia, because of course he did. he was eventually arrested, and the FBI warned Comer & Jordan, but they used his testimony and fabricated evidence anyway. he was sentenced to 6 years last dec.
Informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden's ties to Burisma
The special counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation charged a one-time informant with lying about President Biden and his son. Alexander Smirnov is accused of falsely claiming Ukrainian energy firm ...
www.pbs.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:54 AM
the "star witness" for House Oversight, Alexander Smirnov, made everything up. he got all his info from Russia, because of course he did. he was eventually arrested, and the FBI warned Comer & Jordan, but they used his testimony and fabricated evidence anyway. he was sentenced to 6 years last dec.
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Lower East Side, NYC
1986
📷Sylvia Plachy
1986
📷Sylvia Plachy
November 26, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Lower East Side, NYC
1986
📷Sylvia Plachy
1986
📷Sylvia Plachy
My favorite scene from Avengers: End Game.
At one point one says "Maman" & gestures to her offscreen & she says "I'm not getting mixed up in your business" 😭
These French babies arguing 🤣
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 AM
My favorite scene from Avengers: End Game.
Sunset Gun - Be Thankful For What You Got (1984)
YouTube video by SHUT UP AND LISTEN
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Really good, well said.
Share TF OUT OF THIS!#TrumpCrushesYourDreams
November 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Really good, well said.
Beach Dance
YouTube video by Cadre Noir - Topic
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Good God!! Itry not to be prejudiced, but lady from Ohio, who homeschools her kids, you crazy.
"The relationship became romantic. Krystal initiated divorce proceedings with her husband, and on June 22, 2024, Krystal and Velorien began to call themselves husband and wife."
"The relationship became romantic. Krystal initiated divorce proceedings with her husband, and on June 22, 2024, Krystal and Velorien began to call themselves husband and wife."
November 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Good God!! Itry not to be prejudiced, but lady from Ohio, who homeschools her kids, you crazy.
"The relationship became romantic. Krystal initiated divorce proceedings with her husband, and on June 22, 2024, Krystal and Velorien began to call themselves husband and wife."
"The relationship became romantic. Krystal initiated divorce proceedings with her husband, and on June 22, 2024, Krystal and Velorien began to call themselves husband and wife."
I didn't know it had a name:
November 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I didn't know it had a name:
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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“Why Wearing a Barrel As Pants is The New Hot Style”
Chat, is it a good sign when the Atlantic's Thanksgiving take is "cabbage is affordable"?
Cabbage is affordable, delicious, and astoundingly versatile, @giladedelman.bsky.social writes. The underrated crucifer “is fit for a king”:
November 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
“Why Wearing a Barrel As Pants is The New Hot Style”
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November 24, 2025 at 5:44 AM