Sam Litzinger
@samlitzinger.bsky.social
Mostly retired #journalist (ex-CBS News, ex-AP, etc). Master’s degree in #philosophy. Friend to #animals. Usually annoyed about something. Thank you for reading my posts.
https://www.samlitzinger.com/
“Joyce Carol Oates owned Elon Musk on his own app. Now he’s mad, and the memes are great.
Strange beef, but OK.”
mashable.com/article/elon...
Strange beef, but OK.”
mashable.com/article/elon...
Joyce Carol Oates owned Elon Musk. Now he’s mad online.
Elon Musk is beefing with Joyce Carol Oates on social media, and it's hilariously strange.
mashable.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:52 AM
“Joyce Carol Oates owned Elon Musk on his own app. Now he’s mad, and the memes are great.
Strange beef, but OK.”
mashable.com/article/elon...
Strange beef, but OK.”
mashable.com/article/elon...
Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict
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Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict
President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out a jury’s finding in a civil lawsuit that he sexually abused writer E.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict
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Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Solar’s price drop is astonishing: panels are now 98% cheaper than when I first analyzed them in 2004.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
Today, building a fence with solar can be cheaper than using wood.
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ZZ Top – La Grange (Asian Folk Metal Cover) | NiNi Music
YouTube video by Nini Music
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November 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Bill to end government shutdown passes the Senate, heads to the House next for final vote
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apnews.com/live/donald-...
Bill to end government shutdown passes the Senate, heads to the House next for final vote
The U.S. is closer to ending the government shutdown after a small group of mostly Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to move forward with reopening the government.
apnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Bill to end government shutdown passes the Senate, heads to the House next for final vote
apnews.com/live/donald-...
apnews.com/live/donald-...
Deployment of West Virginia National Guard members in nation’s capital can continue, judge rules
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Deployment of West Virginia National Guard members in nation’s capital can continue, judge rules
A West Virginia state judge has allowed the continued deployment of more than 300 West Virginia National Guard members to Washington, D.C.
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Deployment of West Virginia National Guard members in nation’s capital can continue, judge rules
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
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In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here's how they explain it
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apnews.com/article/gove...
These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here's how they explain it
Eight senators are facing criticism from Democrats for their deal with Republicans to end the federal government shutdown.
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here's how they explain it
apnews.com/article/gove...
apnews.com/article/gove...
“Democrats Are So Angry, One Senator Faces Blowback From Her Daughter
Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire voted to move to end the shutdown. But her daughter Stefany Shaheen, a congressional candidate in their state, sharply criticized the deal.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire voted to move to end the shutdown. But her daughter Stefany Shaheen, a congressional candidate in their state, sharply criticized the deal.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Democrats Are So Angry, One Senator Faces Blowback From Her Daughter
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
“Democrats Are So Angry, One Senator Faces Blowback From Her Daughter
Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire voted to move to end the shutdown. But her daughter Stefany Shaheen, a congressional candidate in their state, sharply criticized the deal.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire voted to move to end the shutdown. But her daughter Stefany Shaheen, a congressional candidate in their state, sharply criticized the deal.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
“BBC resignations are a symbol of mounting pressure on public broadcasters in the Trump era
In the current political environment, public broadcasters are high-priority targets for right-wing media and politicians.”
www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/bbc-...
In the current political environment, public broadcasters are high-priority targets for right-wing media and politicians.”
www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/bbc-...
BBC resignations are a symbol of mounting pressure on public broadcasters in the Trump era
In the current political environment, public broadcasters are high-priority targets for right-wing media and politicians.
www.niemanlab.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
“BBC resignations are a symbol of mounting pressure on public broadcasters in the Trump era
In the current political environment, public broadcasters are high-priority targets for right-wing media and politicians.”
www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/bbc-...
In the current political environment, public broadcasters are high-priority targets for right-wing media and politicians.”
www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/bbc-...
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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
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Speaker Johnson has literally said he's "not promising anyone anything."
For once, I believe him.
For once, I believe him.
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Speaker Johnson has literally said he's "not promising anyone anything."
For once, I believe him.
For once, I believe him.
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Mark Kelly notably declines to endorse Chuck Schumer as the leader of Senate Dems going forward
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Mark Kelly notably declines to endorse Chuck Schumer as the leader of Senate Dems going forward
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Two-thirds of California's power comes from clean energy.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Two-thirds of California's power comes from clean energy.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
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The latest claims of preferential treatment come as Trump still refuses to rule out pardoning the Epstein accomplice.
Ghislaine Maxwell Gets a Puppy to Play With in Cushy Jail
The latest claims of preferential treatment come as Trump still refuses to rule out pardoning the Epstein accomplice.
trib.al
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The latest claims of preferential treatment come as Trump still refuses to rule out pardoning the Epstein accomplice.
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fuzzy taters 🥹
it’s so chilly here today but these babies are cozy warm in the baby box. Puppy pile professionals.
it’s so chilly here today but these babies are cozy warm in the baby box. Puppy pile professionals.
November 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
fuzzy taters 🥹
it’s so chilly here today but these babies are cozy warm in the baby box. Puppy pile professionals.
it’s so chilly here today but these babies are cozy warm in the baby box. Puppy pile professionals.
“While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends”
Republicans really hate air traffic controllers, don’t they?
apnews.com/article/gove...
Republicans really hate air traffic controllers, don’t they?
apnews.com/article/gove...
While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends
Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week, even if the government shutdown ends.
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
“While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends”
Republicans really hate air traffic controllers, don’t they?
apnews.com/article/gove...
Republicans really hate air traffic controllers, don’t they?
apnews.com/article/gove...
“One of those Republicans, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, had threatened to object to a provision championed by his home state colleague, Sen. Mitch McConnell, to prevent the sale of some hemp-based products.”
apnews.com/article/gove...
apnews.com/article/gove...
Speaker Johnson says House will return to Washington for vote on shutdown deal
Speaker Mike Johnson says that House lawmakers should start returning to Washington “right now” after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Repu...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
“One of those Republicans, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, had threatened to object to a provision championed by his home state colleague, Sen. Mitch McConnell, to prevent the sale of some hemp-based products.”
apnews.com/article/gove...
apnews.com/article/gove...
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The Science behind this historic Arctic Blast and how an abnormally warm Arctic (and maybe even global warming) - ironically - may be playing a part!
Wavy jet?
#winter #cold #snow #climatechange
Wavy jet?
#winter #cold #snow #climatechange
November 10, 2025 at 3:47 AM
The Science behind this historic Arctic Blast and how an abnormally warm Arctic (and maybe even global warming) - ironically - may be playing a part!
Wavy jet?
#winter #cold #snow #climatechange
Wavy jet?
#winter #cold #snow #climatechange
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Find offices you can run for
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November 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Want a party that actually fights back? Run for office. We’ll help you. runforwhat.net
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⚖️ Key Concepts for Animal Rights Law: Captivity 🦉
We usually think captivity means physical restraint and the inability to move freely. But this concept is more complex. So what does captivity mean, especially for other animals? 🐾
We usually think captivity means physical restraint and the inability to move freely. But this concept is more complex. So what does captivity mean, especially for other animals? 🐾
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
⚖️ Key Concepts for Animal Rights Law: Captivity 🦉
We usually think captivity means physical restraint and the inability to move freely. But this concept is more complex. So what does captivity mean, especially for other animals? 🐾
We usually think captivity means physical restraint and the inability to move freely. But this concept is more complex. So what does captivity mean, especially for other animals? 🐾
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Ah why not? Here's another Barn Owl picture I have taken. This beauty was flying right towards me.
#birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife
#birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Ah why not? Here's another Barn Owl picture I have taken. This beauty was flying right towards me.
#birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife
#birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife