Sue Borchert
@ringonosoochan.bsky.social
I love respectful discourse. I am an elderly 3rd Culture Kid and a vintage feminist, a bit apprehensive about the way the world is turning.
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April 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Are there any indivisible groups overseas. Some of us are living overseas due to various life circumstances, we are voters and we want to stay involved in what is happening back home.
March 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Are there any indivisible groups overseas. Some of us are living overseas due to various life circumstances, we are voters and we want to stay involved in what is happening back home.
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Netanyahu 🇮🇱 is a wanted man.
If he steps foot in Ireland 🇮🇪 he will be arrested and sent to The Hague.
No delays.
No equivocation.
Ireland 🇮🇪 stands with Palestine 🇵🇸
🇮🇪 🤝 🇵🇸
If he steps foot in Ireland 🇮🇪 he will be arrested and sent to The Hague.
No delays.
No equivocation.
Ireland 🇮🇪 stands with Palestine 🇵🇸
🇮🇪 🤝 🇵🇸
March 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Netanyahu 🇮🇱 is a wanted man.
If he steps foot in Ireland 🇮🇪 he will be arrested and sent to The Hague.
No delays.
No equivocation.
Ireland 🇮🇪 stands with Palestine 🇵🇸
🇮🇪 🤝 🇵🇸
If he steps foot in Ireland 🇮🇪 he will be arrested and sent to The Hague.
No delays.
No equivocation.
Ireland 🇮🇪 stands with Palestine 🇵🇸
🇮🇪 🤝 🇵🇸
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Elon Musk is not only determined to infiltrate every level of the federal government, he’s coming after our local elections, too. We’re not going to let him get away with it. Pitch in if you can to help us stop Musk from buying the Wisconsin Supreme Court election: secure.actblue.com/donate/scowi...
March 2, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Elon Musk is not only determined to infiltrate every level of the federal government, he’s coming after our local elections, too. We’re not going to let him get away with it. Pitch in if you can to help us stop Musk from buying the Wisconsin Supreme Court election: secure.actblue.com/donate/scowi...
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It is sometimes said that 'a clown with a flamethrower still has a flamethrower'.
The US is in the hands of sociopaths with chainsaws.
Trump, Musk and RFK Jr will kill many thousands.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...
The US is in the hands of sociopaths with chainsaws.
Trump, Musk and RFK Jr will kill many thousands.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...
U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World
Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails.
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:52 AM
It is sometimes said that 'a clown with a flamethrower still has a flamethrower'.
The US is in the hands of sociopaths with chainsaws.
Trump, Musk and RFK Jr will kill many thousands.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...
The US is in the hands of sociopaths with chainsaws.
Trump, Musk and RFK Jr will kill many thousands.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/h...
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21 DOGE staffers resign rather than help use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services," according to a resignation letter obtained by the AP.
Musk has largely tried to keep technical talent at DOGE, mostly laying off designers & product managers.
apnews.com/article/doge...
Musk has largely tried to keep technical talent at DOGE, mostly laying off designers & product managers.
apnews.com/article/doge...
21 federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE slash size of government
Twenty-one civil service employees have resigned from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they're refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle ...
apnews.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
21 DOGE staffers resign rather than help use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services," according to a resignation letter obtained by the AP.
Musk has largely tried to keep technical talent at DOGE, mostly laying off designers & product managers.
apnews.com/article/doge...
Musk has largely tried to keep technical talent at DOGE, mostly laying off designers & product managers.
apnews.com/article/doge...
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BOOM! Bishop Mariann Budde has responded to her critics who told her to apologize to Donald Trump.
“I am not going to apologize for asking for mercy for others.”
Smash that repost if you agree she owes Trump ZERO apologies!! 🦋
“I am not going to apologize for asking for mercy for others.”
Smash that repost if you agree she owes Trump ZERO apologies!! 🦋
January 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
BOOM! Bishop Mariann Budde has responded to her critics who told her to apologize to Donald Trump.
“I am not going to apologize for asking for mercy for others.”
Smash that repost if you agree she owes Trump ZERO apologies!! 🦋
“I am not going to apologize for asking for mercy for others.”
Smash that repost if you agree she owes Trump ZERO apologies!! 🦋
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"Donald Trump's administration is lying to you."
Gov. J.B. Pritzker slammed the White House for saying the freeze wouldn’t affect Head Start and Medicaid.
This is how we do it. Call out Trump’s lies to the camera, bold, strong action. Hold him accountable, every single time.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker slammed the White House for saying the freeze wouldn’t affect Head Start and Medicaid.
This is how we do it. Call out Trump’s lies to the camera, bold, strong action. Hold him accountable, every single time.
January 29, 2025 at 2:59 AM
"Donald Trump's administration is lying to you."
Gov. J.B. Pritzker slammed the White House for saying the freeze wouldn’t affect Head Start and Medicaid.
This is how we do it. Call out Trump’s lies to the camera, bold, strong action. Hold him accountable, every single time.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker slammed the White House for saying the freeze wouldn’t affect Head Start and Medicaid.
This is how we do it. Call out Trump’s lies to the camera, bold, strong action. Hold him accountable, every single time.
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Caroline Kennedy urges Senators to reject her cousin RFK Jr’s nomination
“Bobby preys on the desperation of parents of sick children — vaccinating his own children while building a following by hypocritically discouraging other parents from vaccinating theirs,”
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/h...
“Bobby preys on the desperation of parents of sick children — vaccinating his own children while building a following by hypocritically discouraging other parents from vaccinating theirs,”
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/h...
Caroline Kennedy Urges Senators to Reject RFK Jr. for Health Secretary
In a harsh letter to lawmakers considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for health secretary, Ms. Kennedy called her cousin unfit for the job and a “predator” who led family members to addiction...
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Caroline Kennedy urges Senators to reject her cousin RFK Jr’s nomination
“Bobby preys on the desperation of parents of sick children — vaccinating his own children while building a following by hypocritically discouraging other parents from vaccinating theirs,”
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/h...
“Bobby preys on the desperation of parents of sick children — vaccinating his own children while building a following by hypocritically discouraging other parents from vaccinating theirs,”
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/h...
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Let's be clear: the Medicaid portal went offline because of Donald Trump's orders.
The only reason it is back on is due to outrage from the American people.
Now, they are trying to lie about it.
Medicaid was never taken away from Americans under President Biden.
The only reason it is back on is due to outrage from the American people.
Now, they are trying to lie about it.
Medicaid was never taken away from Americans under President Biden.
January 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Let's be clear: the Medicaid portal went offline because of Donald Trump's orders.
The only reason it is back on is due to outrage from the American people.
Now, they are trying to lie about it.
Medicaid was never taken away from Americans under President Biden.
The only reason it is back on is due to outrage from the American people.
Now, they are trying to lie about it.
Medicaid was never taken away from Americans under President Biden.
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Stop what you're doing & read this exceptional piece from @brennancenter.bsky.social's @mawaldman.bsky.social that explains how the pending SAVE Act will make it more difficult for Americans to vote, ending advances in online and mail in registration brennancenter.substack.com/p/restrictin...
Restricting the Freedom to Vote
The SAVE Act would be one of the worst voting laws in congressional history.
brennancenter.substack.com
January 29, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Stop what you're doing & read this exceptional piece from @brennancenter.bsky.social's @mawaldman.bsky.social that explains how the pending SAVE Act will make it more difficult for Americans to vote, ending advances in online and mail in registration brennancenter.substack.com/p/restrictin...
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Costco shareholders have overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal as other U.S. companies retreat from their diversity policies
Costco successfully defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back
Costco has claimed victory in pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion ...
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January 24, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Costco shareholders have overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal as other U.S. companies retreat from their diversity policies
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Send letters to Senators opposing key cabinet nominees below. Let's get to 80,000 overall today! PLEASE SHARE!
Recess Appointments: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Patel: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Kennedy: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Gabbard: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Recess Appointments: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Patel: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Kennedy: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Gabbard: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
December 28, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Send letters to Senators opposing key cabinet nominees below. Let's get to 80,000 overall today! PLEASE SHARE!
Recess Appointments: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Patel: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Kennedy: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Gabbard: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Recess Appointments: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Patel: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Kennedy: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Gabbard: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Another impersonator account popped up that is NOT us.
Can you please help by reposting this and reporting them? 🙏💙
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Can you please help by reposting this and reporting them? 🙏💙
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January 17, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Another impersonator account popped up that is NOT us.
Can you please help by reposting this and reporting them? 🙏💙
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Can you please help by reposting this and reporting them? 🙏💙
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This billboard says it all.
January 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This billboard says it all.
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ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Wildfire climate connection
Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States during the last ...
www.noaa.gov
January 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:
www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
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President Jimmy Carter leaves a legacy unlike any other.
Ceaseless in his service, unbending in his dignity, and revered for his commitment to our common humanity.
He fought the good fight and kept the faith — and now he has finished his race.
May his memory be an inspiration.
Ceaseless in his service, unbending in his dignity, and revered for his commitment to our common humanity.
He fought the good fight and kept the faith — and now he has finished his race.
May his memory be an inspiration.
December 29, 2024 at 10:20 PM
President Jimmy Carter leaves a legacy unlike any other.
Ceaseless in his service, unbending in his dignity, and revered for his commitment to our common humanity.
He fought the good fight and kept the faith — and now he has finished his race.
May his memory be an inspiration.
Ceaseless in his service, unbending in his dignity, and revered for his commitment to our common humanity.
He fought the good fight and kept the faith — and now he has finished his race.
May his memory be an inspiration.
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Remember the right-wing plot to sabotage Jimmy Carter’s re-election by urging Iran to hold American hostages longer? You don’t? It’s a shocking example of the American right’s treachery that more people should know about. (Gift link to 2023 NYT story.)
A Four-Decade Secret: One Man’s Story of Sabotaging Carter’s Re-election (Gift Article)
A prominent Texas politician said he unwittingly took part in a 1980 tour of the Middle East with a clandestine agenda.
www.nytimes.com
December 29, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Remember the right-wing plot to sabotage Jimmy Carter’s re-election by urging Iran to hold American hostages longer? You don’t? It’s a shocking example of the American right’s treachery that more people should know about. (Gift link to 2023 NYT story.)
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Donald Trump has yet to move back into the White House and already fissures are opening in his coalition, amid squabbling between Elon Musk and his Silicon Valley "tech bros" and his hardcore Republican backers.
Cracks emerge in Trump's MAGA coalition
Squabbling over immigration between Elon Musk and his Silicon Valley 'tech bros' and Trump's hardcore Republican backers is roiling the movement.
buff.ly
December 28, 2024 at 3:26 AM
Donald Trump has yet to move back into the White House and already fissures are opening in his coalition, amid squabbling between Elon Musk and his Silicon Valley "tech bros" and his hardcore Republican backers.
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I need someone to explain to me why it’s always “if you can’t pay rent, buy fewer lattes and avocado toasts” and not “if you can’t pay your employees a living wage, buy fewer yachts and real estate”.
Explain it to me like I’m in kindergarten.
Explain it to me like I’m in kindergarten.
December 26, 2024 at 8:30 PM
I need someone to explain to me why it’s always “if you can’t pay rent, buy fewer lattes and avocado toasts” and not “if you can’t pay your employees a living wage, buy fewer yachts and real estate”.
Explain it to me like I’m in kindergarten.
Explain it to me like I’m in kindergarten.
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December 26, 2024 at 3:31 AM
As I am posting here and leaving there, I am also building a community that values independent, pro-democracy news, information and analysis and will stand up and not obey.
To support Democracy Docket, become a free subscriber or paid member. www.democracydocket.com/me-subscribe...
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Canadian MP Charlie Angus nails it:
Canadian House of Commons Member Charlie Angus: In our country, we believe healthcare should be accessible to all, while assault weapons should not. You clearly don’t share that viewpoint… We don’t want what you’re selling, Donald.
December 27, 2024 at 12:59 AM
Canadian MP Charlie Angus nails it:
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Our readers have their say on the Observer sale and this week’s strike action 👀
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
www.theguardian.com/media/2024/d...
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
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The Observer sale and the Guardian strike | Letters
Letters: Readers respond to this week’s strike by journalists at the Guardian and Observer, and the proposed sale of the latter to Tortoise Media
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December 6, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Our readers have their say on the Observer sale and this week’s strike action 👀
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
www.theguardian.com/media/2024/d...
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
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