Melissa Bee
@skeezixdog.bsky.social
A lifelong birder, amateur photographer and naturalist; writer/academic. Corgi, kat and cockatoo mom. As John Lewis recommended, I believe in getting "in good trouble, necessary trouble, to redeem the soul of America.”
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Appreciative and horrified by @19thnews.bsky.social running tally of "sexual misconduct allegations against Trump’s picks" for cabinet/appointee-level positions. It's tempting (I feel this myself) to descend into "whadderyagonnado" and "whaddiyaexpect" about all of this, but we needn't.
The growing list of sexual misconduct allegations against Trump’s picks
Several of the president-elect’s top picks to lead his government have been accused of sexual assault, harassment or child sex trafficking.
19thnews.org
November 21, 2024 at 1:38 AM
Appreciative and horrified by @19thnews.bsky.social running tally of "sexual misconduct allegations against Trump’s picks" for cabinet/appointee-level positions. It's tempting (I feel this myself) to descend into "whadderyagonnado" and "whaddiyaexpect" about all of this, but we needn't.
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Weeks after ProPublica reported on the deaths of two pregnant women whose miscarriages went untreated in Texas, state lawmakers have filed bills that would create new exceptions to the state’s strict abortion laws, broadening doctors’ ability to intervene when their patients face health risks.
Texas Lawmakers Push for New Exceptions to State’s Strict Abortion Ban After the Deaths of Two Women
The new legislation, prompted by ProPublica’s reporting, comes after 111 Texas doctors signed a public letter urging that the ban be changed because it “does not allow us as medical professionals to d...
www.propublica.org
November 21, 2024 at 1:50 AM
Weeks after ProPublica reported on the deaths of two pregnant women whose miscarriages went untreated in Texas, state lawmakers have filed bills that would create new exceptions to the state’s strict abortion laws, broadening doctors’ ability to intervene when their patients face health risks.
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Thank you @rbreich.bsky.social !!! Practical steps we can legally take is what we all need.
Now's not the time to give up. If anything, it's an opportunity to fight for the real changes we need.
Take a look at these 10 ideas to fix our broken system.
Take a look at these 10 ideas to fix our broken system.
Top 10 Ways to Unrig the System | Robert Reich
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Thank you @rbreich.bsky.social !!! Practical steps we can legally take is what we all need.
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Yes! I'll believe it when they take action, but this is a start...
G20 Leaders Reach 'Landmark Commitment' for Global Tax on Ultrarich
"Now is the time to turn words into action and launch an inclusive international negotiation, extending beyond G20 ...
www.commondreams.org/news/global-...
G20 Leaders Reach 'Landmark Commitment' for Global Tax on Ultrarich
"Now is the time to turn words into action and launch an inclusive international negotiation, extending beyond G20 ...
www.commondreams.org/news/global-...
G20 Leaders Reach 'Landmark Commitment' for Global Tax on Ultrarich | Common Dreams
"Now is the time to turn words into action and launch an inclusive international negotiation, extending beyond G20 countries, on the reform of the taxation of the superrich," said economist Gabriel Zu...
www.commondreams.org
November 20, 2024 at 1:13 AM
Yes! I'll believe it when they take action, but this is a start...
G20 Leaders Reach 'Landmark Commitment' for Global Tax on Ultrarich
"Now is the time to turn words into action and launch an inclusive international negotiation, extending beyond G20 ...
www.commondreams.org/news/global-...
G20 Leaders Reach 'Landmark Commitment' for Global Tax on Ultrarich
"Now is the time to turn words into action and launch an inclusive international negotiation, extending beyond G20 ...
www.commondreams.org/news/global-...
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House panel was told Gaetz paid two women $10,000, in part for sex. NO WONDER TRUMP WANTS HIM AS AG - TRUMP HAD TO PAY STORMY DANIELS $130,000 FOR THE SAME THING AND KNOWS A BARGAIN WHEN HE SEES ONE.
November 21, 2024 at 1:20 AM
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This incredible woman has more courage than any Republican member of Congress. Representative-Elect Sarah McBride responds to the pathetic transgender bathroom ban just announced by the coward Mike Johnson.
November 20, 2024 at 9:08 PM
This incredible woman has more courage than any Republican member of Congress. Representative-Elect Sarah McBride responds to the pathetic transgender bathroom ban just announced by the coward Mike Johnson.
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BlueSky: servers and bandwidth! We need more servers and bandwidth. World:
November 20, 2024 at 8:56 PM
BlueSky: servers and bandwidth! We need more servers and bandwidth. World:
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I sure miss Barack Obama! Who is with me!
Raise you 🖐️ RP
Raise you 🖐️ RP
November 21, 2024 at 12:06 AM
I sure miss Barack Obama! Who is with me!
Raise you 🖐️ RP
Raise you 🖐️ RP
Separated at birth??
Linda McMahon and Virginia Foxx....
Linda McMahon and Virginia Foxx....
November 21, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Separated at birth??
Linda McMahon and Virginia Foxx....
Linda McMahon and Virginia Foxx....
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She is a superstar! 🔥🔥🔥
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "There has been no oppression for the white man in this country ... it is white men on this side of the aisle telling us, people of color on this side of the aisle, that y'all are the ones being oppressed."
November 20, 2024 at 10:48 PM
She is a superstar! 🔥🔥🔥
bigots
On a day meant to memorialize those who have been murdered as as a result of transphobia, Rep. Nancy Mace has decided to honor Trans Day of Remembrance by trying to ban transwomen from using bathrooms on all federal property.
A uniquely bigoted choice, IMO.
A uniquely bigoted choice, IMO.
House Speaker Johnson announces transgender bathroom ban—on Trans Day of Remembrance
He and Nancy Mace team up on their transphobia ahead of the arrival of the first openly trans member of Congress, Sarah McBride.
www.motherjones.com
November 20, 2024 at 9:52 PM
bigots
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My memoir of my daughter, no paywall to read www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Miranda’s Last Gift
When our daughter died suddenly, she left us with grief, memories—and Ringo.
www.theatlantic.com
November 13, 2024 at 12:50 PM
My memoir of my daughter, no paywall to read www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Yes indeed
November 20, 2024 at 12:32 AM
Yes indeed
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"It's almost as if this is now a requirement on your resume you have to have a sexual abuse or allegation against you."
Trump's Cabinet picks seemingly require 'sexual abuse' allegations on resumes: Journalist
The Bulwark's editor-in-chief continued to express his disgust Tuesday with Donald Trump's Cabinet appointees who have allegations revolving around sex scandals in their past. Fox News weekend host P...
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November 19, 2024 at 11:50 PM
"It's almost as if this is now a requirement on your resume you have to have a sexual abuse or allegation against you."
They need to take a strong stand against her tyranny.
November 19, 2024 at 11:39 PM
They need to take a strong stand against her tyranny.
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Ron is correct. If you are terrified of the man you are supposed to be aggressively covering, retire. That television slot can be taken by someone with a spine.
November 19, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Ron is correct. If you are terrified of the man you are supposed to be aggressively covering, retire. That television slot can be taken by someone with a spine.
Good grief!
"A vigilante militia notorious for its patrols on America's border with Mexico has threatened to take on the US military...with its founder baselessly claiming that Hurricane Helene was deliberately caused by a government energy weapon that needs to be destroyed."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Far-right militia targets US military over baseless hurricane ‘weather weapon’ claims
Veterans on Patrol believes government caused Helene with weather manipulation tech, Telegram chats reveal
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Good grief!
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Rep Jasmine Crockett bringing the fire.
November 19, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Rep Jasmine Crockett bringing the fire.
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BREAKING NEWS:
The Matt Gaetz file has officially been leaked:
An “unknown and unauthorized third party” has gained access to depositions tied to Matt Gaetz, a source says.
RT if you’re ready to see it. 🍿
The Matt Gaetz file has officially been leaked:
An “unknown and unauthorized third party” has gained access to depositions tied to Matt Gaetz, a source says.
RT if you’re ready to see it. 🍿
November 19, 2024 at 4:29 PM
BREAKING NEWS:
The Matt Gaetz file has officially been leaked:
An “unknown and unauthorized third party” has gained access to depositions tied to Matt Gaetz, a source says.
RT if you’re ready to see it. 🍿
The Matt Gaetz file has officially been leaked:
An “unknown and unauthorized third party” has gained access to depositions tied to Matt Gaetz, a source says.
RT if you’re ready to see it. 🍿