Patti Tilson
@ptbooks1.bsky.social
Book Lover, political junkie, Cat Lady, ❤️History
Started my day off right. Called my Congressman to tell him how ashamed I was of his behavior.
May 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Started my day off right. Called my Congressman to tell him how ashamed I was of his behavior.
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The little fascist looking for any reason to pull funding.
I've watched PBS for decades, they don't do ads, they acknowledge those who contribute funding.
Full stop.
www.npr.org/2025/01/30/n...
I've watched PBS for decades, they don't do ads, they acknowledge those who contribute funding.
Full stop.
www.npr.org/2025/01/30/n...
Trump's FCC chief opens investigation into NPR and PBS
Brendan Carr, the new head of the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump, says the public broadcasters are being investigated for allegedly running commercials.
www.npr.org
January 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The little fascist looking for any reason to pull funding.
I've watched PBS for decades, they don't do ads, they acknowledge those who contribute funding.
Full stop.
www.npr.org/2025/01/30/n...
I've watched PBS for decades, they don't do ads, they acknowledge those who contribute funding.
Full stop.
www.npr.org/2025/01/30/n...
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Senator Adam Schiff torched Kash Patel:
"Mr. Patel may be, I don't know, but he may be the first nominee for FBI Director in history who felt it necessary to plead the 5th."
BOOM!
🔥
"Mr. Patel may be, I don't know, but he may be the first nominee for FBI Director in history who felt it necessary to plead the 5th."
BOOM!
🔥
January 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Senator Adam Schiff torched Kash Patel:
"Mr. Patel may be, I don't know, but he may be the first nominee for FBI Director in history who felt it necessary to plead the 5th."
BOOM!
🔥
"Mr. Patel may be, I don't know, but he may be the first nominee for FBI Director in history who felt it necessary to plead the 5th."
BOOM!
🔥
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Bill Clinton banned assault weapons in 1994; mass shootings dropped by 43%.
George W. Bush and the GOP let the assault weapons ban expire in 2004; mass shootings increased by 245%.
These numbers tell the whole story.
George W. Bush and the GOP let the assault weapons ban expire in 2004; mass shootings increased by 245%.
These numbers tell the whole story.
January 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Bill Clinton banned assault weapons in 1994; mass shootings dropped by 43%.
George W. Bush and the GOP let the assault weapons ban expire in 2004; mass shootings increased by 245%.
These numbers tell the whole story.
George W. Bush and the GOP let the assault weapons ban expire in 2004; mass shootings increased by 245%.
These numbers tell the whole story.
With pardons, January 6 offenders are now free to possess firearms and ammunition again. Their convictions would have made that a federal crime, but no more.
January 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we need to recommit to the fight for reproductive rights. No one should have fewer rights than the generation before them. Reproductive freedom is fundamental, and we must protect it everywhere, for everyone.
January 22, 2025 at 7:10 PM
On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we need to recommit to the fight for reproductive rights. No one should have fewer rights than the generation before them. Reproductive freedom is fundamental, and we must protect it everywhere, for everyone.
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As best you can, ignore him.
January 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
As best you can, ignore him.
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What's the point of being rich if you can't afford to do the right thing.
January 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
What's the point of being rich if you can't afford to do the right thing.
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House Republicans have no plan to bring down the high cost of living in America.
Meanwhile.
They are determined to pass massive tax cuts for billionaires and wealthy corporations.
Meanwhile.
They are determined to pass massive tax cuts for billionaires and wealthy corporations.
January 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
House Republicans have no plan to bring down the high cost of living in America.
Meanwhile.
They are determined to pass massive tax cuts for billionaires and wealthy corporations.
Meanwhile.
They are determined to pass massive tax cuts for billionaires and wealthy corporations.
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The three richest men in the world are all genuflecting before Trump.
All to curry favor so they can maintain their control over our political and economic systems — and to avoid accountability for their abuses of power.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
All to curry favor so they can maintain their control over our political and economic systems — and to avoid accountability for their abuses of power.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
January 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The three richest men in the world are all genuflecting before Trump.
All to curry favor so they can maintain their control over our political and economic systems — and to avoid accountability for their abuses of power.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
All to curry favor so they can maintain their control over our political and economic systems — and to avoid accountability for their abuses of power.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
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That Felony Guy makes zero sense and is only going to get worse.
January 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
That Felony Guy makes zero sense and is only going to get worse.
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January 10, 2025:
January 10, 2025
Today the Department of Labor released the final jobs report of Joe Biden’s presidency.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
January 11, 2025 at 6:36 AM
January 10, 2025:
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I continue to be deeply moved by this statement to the heavens by President Carter.
December 30, 2024 at 2:30 PM
I continue to be deeply moved by this statement to the heavens by President Carter.
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Beef Wellington is just a corn dog from a different socioeconomic background.
December 22, 2024 at 2:17 AM
Beef Wellington is just a corn dog from a different socioeconomic background.
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We stopped extreme MAGA Republicans from shutting down the government and crashing the economy.
The American people have won this round.
Far right billionaires have lost.
The struggle continues in the new year.
The American people have won this round.
Far right billionaires have lost.
The struggle continues in the new year.
December 21, 2024 at 12:30 AM
We stopped extreme MAGA Republicans from shutting down the government and crashing the economy.
The American people have won this round.
Far right billionaires have lost.
The struggle continues in the new year.
The American people have won this round.
Far right billionaires have lost.
The struggle continues in the new year.
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I would be surprised if the government didn't shut down.
It's the only way to find out what services people didn't know they were missing.
Those are the ones Elon will say " see, no one noticed you were closed. Goodbye "
It's the only way to find out what services people didn't know they were missing.
Those are the ones Elon will say " see, no one noticed you were closed. Goodbye "
December 20, 2024 at 5:21 AM
I would be surprised if the government didn't shut down.
It's the only way to find out what services people didn't know they were missing.
Those are the ones Elon will say " see, no one noticed you were closed. Goodbye "
It's the only way to find out what services people didn't know they were missing.
Those are the ones Elon will say " see, no one noticed you were closed. Goodbye "
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A GOP member of the House DOGE Caucus admitted yesterday that cuts to Social Security and Medicare are "on the table".
Don't be fooled: the real mission of DOGE isn't to make government more "efficient".
It's to slash the social safety net on behalf of the billionaires.
Don't be fooled: the real mission of DOGE isn't to make government more "efficient".
It's to slash the social safety net on behalf of the billionaires.
Outside First DOGE Caucus Meeting, Republican Says 'There Will Be Some Cuts' to Social Security | Common Dreams
"I think these should be on the table," GOP Rep. Greg Lopez said of Social Security and Medicare.
www.commondreams.org
December 18, 2024 at 10:00 PM
A GOP member of the House DOGE Caucus admitted yesterday that cuts to Social Security and Medicare are "on the table".
Don't be fooled: the real mission of DOGE isn't to make government more "efficient".
It's to slash the social safety net on behalf of the billionaires.
Don't be fooled: the real mission of DOGE isn't to make government more "efficient".
It's to slash the social safety net on behalf of the billionaires.
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12 GOP-led states could leave nearly 10 million kids at risk of hunger if they reject federal funding for the SUN Bucks food assistance program next month.
Let me be clear: there's nothing "pro-life" about letting millions of children go hungry.
Let me be clear: there's nothing "pro-life" about letting millions of children go hungry.
10 Million Kids at Risk of Hunger Unless GOP-Led States Embrace Summer EBT Program | Common Dreams
"Summer can be the hungriest time for children," said one anti-hunger advocate.
www.commondreams.org
December 19, 2024 at 12:00 AM
12 GOP-led states could leave nearly 10 million kids at risk of hunger if they reject federal funding for the SUN Bucks food assistance program next month.
Let me be clear: there's nothing "pro-life" about letting millions of children go hungry.
Let me be clear: there's nothing "pro-life" about letting millions of children go hungry.
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I keep thinking about that scene in Wicked when Dr. Dillamond is teaching the history of Animal rights, and somebody in the class whines, "Why don't you teach us history instead of dwelling on the past?" It feels so on the nose right now.
December 16, 2024 at 7:57 PM
I keep thinking about that scene in Wicked when Dr. Dillamond is teaching the history of Animal rights, and somebody in the class whines, "Why don't you teach us history instead of dwelling on the past?" It feels so on the nose right now.
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Land doesn’t vote. Stop pretending it does.
December 14, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Land doesn’t vote. Stop pretending it does.
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Foxes are incredible creatures—playful, intelligent, and vital to our ecosystems. They deserve to thrive in the wild, free from fear and cruelty. 🦊
Killing them for sport is barbaric and senseless. Let’s protect their joy and beauty.
Killing them for sport is barbaric and senseless. Let’s protect their joy and beauty.
December 13, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Foxes are incredible creatures—playful, intelligent, and vital to our ecosystems. They deserve to thrive in the wild, free from fear and cruelty. 🦊
Killing them for sport is barbaric and senseless. Let’s protect their joy and beauty.
Killing them for sport is barbaric and senseless. Let’s protect their joy and beauty.
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Yum yum.
"The raw milk producer at the center of several bird-flu recalls says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for a position at the FDA.
"The recalls were the result of positive tests for H5N1 bird flu among his cows. His farms have since been quarantined...”
www.latimes.com/environment/...
"The raw milk producer at the center of several bird-flu recalls says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for a position at the FDA.
"The recalls were the result of positive tests for H5N1 bird flu among his cows. His farms have since been quarantined...”
www.latimes.com/environment/...
California raw milk producer says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for FDA position
The California raw milk producer who has issued several product recalls for bird flu has has applied for an advisory role at the Food and Drug Administration.
www.latimes.com
December 9, 2024 at 3:42 AM
Yum yum.
"The raw milk producer at the center of several bird-flu recalls says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for a position at the FDA.
"The recalls were the result of positive tests for H5N1 bird flu among his cows. His farms have since been quarantined...”
www.latimes.com/environment/...
"The raw milk producer at the center of several bird-flu recalls says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for a position at the FDA.
"The recalls were the result of positive tests for H5N1 bird flu among his cows. His farms have since been quarantined...”
www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Today in 1980, John Lennon was shot and killed by an obsessed fan in New York City.
December 8, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Today in 1980, John Lennon was shot and killed by an obsessed fan in New York City.