@sendingoutansos.bsky.social
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“So, no, Democrats plunging healthcare negotiations … based on the pinky promises of Rs is not a surprise, it is a known factor for disabled people, particularly when you consider that healthcare and disability are trillion-dollar industries in which their donor class is leveraged to the hilt.
When you actually think about how many issues are tied to disability you never think about, it’s intentional.
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Capitalists Were Never Going To Protect Your Healthcare When Your Disablement Is For Profit
When I first began my career in disability advocacy as a professional, I was bright-eyed, believing that I would be working with the most vocal supporters of DEI and who rallied behind diversity as…
crutchesandspice.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
“So, no, Democrats plunging healthcare negotiations … based on the pinky promises of Rs is not a surprise, it is a known factor for disabled people, particularly when you consider that healthcare and disability are trillion-dollar industries in which their donor class is leveraged to the hilt.
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Happy Veterans Day to all who have served our great nation! Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Happy Veterans Day to all who have served our great nation! Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
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Since today is Veterans Day, here’s a piece I wrote ten years ago about the history of the holiday we now mark every Nov. 11.
I was fortunate to write several articles for We’re History, one of @hcrichardson.bsky.social’s great public projects. Go to werehistory.org to read lots of great articles.
I was fortunate to write several articles for We’re History, one of @hcrichardson.bsky.social’s great public projects. Go to werehistory.org to read lots of great articles.
The Convoluted History of Veterans Day
November 11 has not always been about honoring the service of all veterans.
werehistory.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Since today is Veterans Day, here’s a piece I wrote ten years ago about the history of the holiday we now mark every Nov. 11.
I was fortunate to write several articles for We’re History, one of @hcrichardson.bsky.social’s great public projects. Go to werehistory.org to read lots of great articles.
I was fortunate to write several articles for We’re History, one of @hcrichardson.bsky.social’s great public projects. Go to werehistory.org to read lots of great articles.
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Today is Veteran’s Day. We honor those that have served our country. 🇺🇸
Did you know: Veteran’s Day is on November 11th because it marks the armistice signed between the Allies of WW1 & Germany, which took effect at 11:00 am: the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918
Did you know: Veteran’s Day is on November 11th because it marks the armistice signed between the Allies of WW1 & Germany, which took effect at 11:00 am: the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Today is Veteran’s Day. We honor those that have served our country. 🇺🇸
Did you know: Veteran’s Day is on November 11th because it marks the armistice signed between the Allies of WW1 & Germany, which took effect at 11:00 am: the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918
Did you know: Veteran’s Day is on November 11th because it marks the armistice signed between the Allies of WW1 & Germany, which took effect at 11:00 am: the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918
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Saying you inadvertently backed the US into a “National Security Event” isn’t the flex he thinks it is.
November 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Saying you inadvertently backed the US into a “National Security Event” isn’t the flex he thinks it is.
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Epstein survivor calls on Trump to rule out Ghislaine Maxwell early release
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeZajjxyElc
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeZajjxyElc
Epstein survivor calls on Trump to rule out Ghislaine Maxwell early release
YouTube video by BBC Newsnight
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Epstein survivor calls on Trump to rule out Ghislaine Maxwell early release
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeZajjxyElc
#Newsnight
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeZajjxyElc
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Instead of funneling endless amounts of money into our bloated Pentagon budget while thousands of veterans face homelessness and hunger, let’s use those funds to truly take care of our veterans — ensuring every one has a home, food, and access to medical and mental health care.
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Instead of funneling endless amounts of money into our bloated Pentagon budget while thousands of veterans face homelessness and hunger, let’s use those funds to truly take care of our veterans — ensuring every one has a home, food, and access to medical and mental health care.
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This year, we launched the Democratic Veterans Caucus in Congress.
Honored to be among those who’ve served and are committed to standing up for our fellow veterans and active service members.
Honored to be among those who’ve served and are committed to standing up for our fellow veterans and active service members.
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
This year, we launched the Democratic Veterans Caucus in Congress.
Honored to be among those who’ve served and are committed to standing up for our fellow veterans and active service members.
Honored to be among those who’ve served and are committed to standing up for our fellow veterans and active service members.
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Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva is expected to become the key signature needed for a petition on releasing the Epstein files when she’s sworn in this week.
Government Shutdown Ends Soon—What That Means For Epstein Files Being Released
Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva is expected to become the key signature needed for a petition on releasing the Epstein files when she’s sworn in this week.
www.forbes.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva is expected to become the key signature needed for a petition on releasing the Epstein files when she’s sworn in this week.
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Hi.
I’ve been editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue for the last 4.5 years — a dream job, one I never thought a Brown girl from small town Louisiana might hold.
I am so incredibly proud of the work we’ve done and what we accomplished. Our journalism has won major awards. (cont’d)
I’ve been editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue for the last 4.5 years — a dream job, one I never thought a Brown girl from small town Louisiana might hold.
I am so incredibly proud of the work we’ve done and what we accomplished. Our journalism has won major awards. (cont’d)
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Hi.
I’ve been editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue for the last 4.5 years — a dream job, one I never thought a Brown girl from small town Louisiana might hold.
I am so incredibly proud of the work we’ve done and what we accomplished. Our journalism has won major awards. (cont’d)
I’ve been editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue for the last 4.5 years — a dream job, one I never thought a Brown girl from small town Louisiana might hold.
I am so incredibly proud of the work we’ve done and what we accomplished. Our journalism has won major awards. (cont’d)
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The progressive senator compared "out of touch" Democratic leadership with rising stars who are finding a way to speak to Americans.
Bernie Sanders Blames These 'Pathetic' Insiders For Democrats' Disconnect With Voters
The progressive senator compared "out of touch" Democratic leadership with rising stars who are finding a way to speak to Americans.
www.huffpost.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The progressive senator compared "out of touch" Democratic leadership with rising stars who are finding a way to speak to Americans.
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A bill to reopen the government heads to the House for a vote — but at what cost?
@pingree.house.gov breaks down why this deal is a disservice to those who’ve sacrificed so much with no real assurances or resolution.
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/what-did-people-sacrifice-for-rep
@pingree.house.gov breaks down why this deal is a disservice to those who’ve sacrificed so much with no real assurances or resolution.
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/what-did-people-sacrifice-for-rep
What Did People Sacrifice For? Rep. Chellie Pingree on the Shutdown Caving
"These are really frustrated, angry people."
contrarian.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A bill to reopen the government heads to the House for a vote — but at what cost?
@pingree.house.gov breaks down why this deal is a disservice to those who’ve sacrificed so much with no real assurances or resolution.
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/what-did-people-sacrifice-for-rep
@pingree.house.gov breaks down why this deal is a disservice to those who’ve sacrificed so much with no real assurances or resolution.
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/what-did-people-sacrifice-for-rep
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Ten days into the 2026 open enrollment period, and families are being hit with higher costs on their monthly health insurance bills because Republicans refuse to work with @HouseDemocrats.bsky.social to negotiate renewal of the ACA tax credits.
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Ten days into the 2026 open enrollment period, and families are being hit with higher costs on their monthly health insurance bills because Republicans refuse to work with @HouseDemocrats.bsky.social to negotiate renewal of the ACA tax credits.
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Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias.
He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.
(Published January)
He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.
(Published January)
A Mole Infiltrated the Highest Ranks of American Militias. This Is What He Found.
Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias. He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends....
www.propublica.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias.
He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.
(Published January)
He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.
(Published January)
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Hi, Jean. My friend is a Nigerian prince who needs to urgently retrieve $1,000,000 from an abandoned trust from his father.
If you can wire $5,000 today, you will be entitled to 35% of the trust. Please reply at your earliest convenience.
If you can wire $5,000 today, you will be entitled to 35% of the trust. Please reply at your earliest convenience.
Shaheen: "We've heard from a number of our colleagues on the other side of the aisle that they're willing to come to the table, they're willing to work with us once the govt is open to get this done. We've heard the same thing from the White House. So now we'll see if they're really gonna work w/us"
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Hi, Jean. My friend is a Nigerian prince who needs to urgently retrieve $1,000,000 from an abandoned trust from his father.
If you can wire $5,000 today, you will be entitled to 35% of the trust. Please reply at your earliest convenience.
If you can wire $5,000 today, you will be entitled to 35% of the trust. Please reply at your earliest convenience.
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The construction industry, where more than a quarter of workers are foreign-born, has long struggled to find enough workers. Now, industry officials say Trump's immigration crackdown is making it worse.
ICE is sending a chill through the construction industry
The construction industry, where more than a quarter of workers are foreign-born, has long struggled to find enough workers. Now, industry officials say Trump's immigration crackdown is making it worse.
n.pr
November 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM
The construction industry, where more than a quarter of workers are foreign-born, has long struggled to find enough workers. Now, industry officials say Trump's immigration crackdown is making it worse.
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Senate Democrats: what just happened under our current leadership is a total travesty
Also Senate Democrats: i have nothing to say about whether our current leadership may be part of the problem
Also Senate Democrats: i have nothing to say about whether our current leadership may be part of the problem
November 11, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Senate Democrats: what just happened under our current leadership is a total travesty
Also Senate Democrats: i have nothing to say about whether our current leadership may be part of the problem
Also Senate Democrats: i have nothing to say about whether our current leadership may be part of the problem
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NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE - Bolts
A populous, swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
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Right, the answer isn't to abandon the party to these weasels.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
Hey, a lot of people are talking about changing affiliation from Democratic to Independent.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Right, the answer isn't to abandon the party to these weasels.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
The answer is to flood the party with people who will take it over and transform it.
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My comments and replies look like someone kicked a hornets’ nest. And 8 Democrats did.
Keep it up. If I’m noticing, they are.
Keep it up. If I’m noticing, they are.
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
My comments and replies look like someone kicked a hornets’ nest. And 8 Democrats did.
Keep it up. If I’m noticing, they are.
Keep it up. If I’m noticing, they are.
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Oh I think Schumer should absolutely step down and be primaried if he doesn’t. That’s not the point of me sharing my gossip with you. Just thought it was interesting!
A little birdy told me the 8 Democratic Senators who voted with republicans have pissed off the entire caucus. They apparently were organizing behind closed doors from the beginning… and Schumer wasn’t the puppet master. Tea.
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Oh I think Schumer should absolutely step down and be primaried if he doesn’t. That’s not the point of me sharing my gossip with you. Just thought it was interesting!
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A little birdy told me the 8 Democratic Senators who voted with republicans have pissed off the entire caucus. They apparently were organizing behind closed doors from the beginning… and Schumer wasn’t the puppet master. Tea.
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A little birdy told me the 8 Democratic Senators who voted with republicans have pissed off the entire caucus. They apparently were organizing behind closed doors from the beginning… and Schumer wasn’t the puppet master. Tea.
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The 8 Dems who voted with Republicans last night might think they’re safe because they aren’t up for reelection in 2026. They might think people will forget what they did.
Too bad for them, I’ve never gotten over anything in my life and I will make sure everyone remembers.
Too bad for them, I’ve never gotten over anything in my life and I will make sure everyone remembers.
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The 8 Dems who voted with Republicans last night might think they’re safe because they aren’t up for reelection in 2026. They might think people will forget what they did.
Too bad for them, I’ve never gotten over anything in my life and I will make sure everyone remembers.
Too bad for them, I’ve never gotten over anything in my life and I will make sure everyone remembers.
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Top House Dem @raskin.house.gov says Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator and convicted child sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell is receiving “Club Fed” treatment, room service in prison, as she asks Trump for commutation.
November 11, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Top House Dem @raskin.house.gov says Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator and convicted child sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell is receiving “Club Fed” treatment, room service in prison, as she asks Trump for commutation.
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Today the Supreme Court granted review in an important case for the outcome of the 2026 elections. At stake is the fate of tens or even hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots. No one is covering this as completely as Democracy Docket. Please support its work by subscribing today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Today the Supreme Court granted review in an important case for the outcome of the 2026 elections. At stake is the fate of tens or even hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots. No one is covering this as completely as Democracy Docket. Please support its work by subscribing today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0