Rachel Van Patten
@southpaw73.bsky.social
Theatre Kid. SF Giants Lifer. Fishkeeper, Bookworm, Curiosity Junkie. Swears a lot.
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Rachel Van Patten
@southpaw73.bsky.social
· Nov 14
I first posted this on Twitter back in 2020. I stand by it then, now, and always:
Fuck fascism — and those who encourage and enable it.
Fuck fascism — and those who encourage and enable it.
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Artomyces pyxidatus, the Crown-tipped Coral or Candelabra Coral fungus, was not seen in the UK over the entire 20th century, its last record in 1886 until a spate of recent findings around 2022, which is when I found this specimen (in East Kent). Where did it disappear all this time?
December 7, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Artomyces pyxidatus, the Crown-tipped Coral or Candelabra Coral fungus, was not seen in the UK over the entire 20th century, its last record in 1886 until a spate of recent findings around 2022, which is when I found this specimen (in East Kent). Where did it disappear all this time?
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Pirro said the pipe bombing suspect had "not a lot of social media". She should call me, because I have now found his: Twitter, Tumblr, Soundcloud, YouTube channel, songs he made on YouTube, Steam, and about five fanfic and gaming forum accounts.
December 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Pirro said the pipe bombing suspect had "not a lot of social media". She should call me, because I have now found his: Twitter, Tumblr, Soundcloud, YouTube channel, songs he made on YouTube, Steam, and about five fanfic and gaming forum accounts.
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Olivia Nuzzi: yes, she helped endanger every child in America, but at least she isn't sorry about it
December 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Olivia Nuzzi: yes, she helped endanger every child in America, but at least she isn't sorry about it
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I always love talking to Heather.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social on How the Majority Can Fight Back and Win As MAGA "Doubles Down" on Fascism and White Supremacy
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
@hcrichardson.bsky.social on How the Majority Can Fight Back and Win As MAGA "Doubles Down" on Fascism and White Supremacy
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
Heather Cox Richardson on How the Majority Can Fight Back and Win As MAGA "Doubles Down" on Fascism and White Supremacy
A recording from THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat Ali's live video
open.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I always love talking to Heather.
@hcrichardson.bsky.social on How the Majority Can Fight Back and Win As MAGA "Doubles Down" on Fascism and White Supremacy
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
@hcrichardson.bsky.social on How the Majority Can Fight Back and Win As MAGA "Doubles Down" on Fascism and White Supremacy
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
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A new Amnesty International report on Florida's Everglades Detention Facility and Krome North Service Processing Center documents extensive human rights violations that, in some cases, amount to torture.
State-sanctioned torture of our neighbors.
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State-sanctioned torture of our neighbors.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A new Amnesty International report on Florida's Everglades Detention Facility and Krome North Service Processing Center documents extensive human rights violations that, in some cases, amount to torture.
State-sanctioned torture of our neighbors.
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State-sanctioned torture of our neighbors.
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All three branches of the federal government’s relationship with American citizens is basically a hostage situation
December 5, 2025 at 3:54 AM
All three branches of the federal government’s relationship with American citizens is basically a hostage situation
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Feel like if a publication is going to give a former Trump official column space to write about the SCOTUS master plan, it should inform readers that the author was the spokesperson for the DOJ during Trump I.
Insane to me that known liars get plum writing opps.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/o...
Insane to me that known liars get plum writing opps.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/o...
Opinion | Actually, the Supreme Court Has a Plan
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Feel like if a publication is going to give a former Trump official column space to write about the SCOTUS master plan, it should inform readers that the author was the spokesperson for the DOJ during Trump I.
Insane to me that known liars get plum writing opps.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/o...
Insane to me that known liars get plum writing opps.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/o...
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Bill Cassidy will forever be known as the Senator who enabled RFK,Jr to dismantle safe vaccines in this country.
December 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Bill Cassidy will forever be known as the Senator who enabled RFK,Jr to dismantle safe vaccines in this country.
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The streamer will acquire the studio, along with HBO and HBO Max.
Netflix is buying Warner Bros. for $83 billion
But what will they rename HBO Max this time?
www.theverge.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The streamer will acquire the studio, along with HBO and HBO Max.
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but i want my blood inside my body at all times
December 6, 2025 at 1:40 AM
but i want my blood inside my body at all times
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#Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke — who his own DOJ indicted in July for rigging a public university’s arena bid—
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
#Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke — who his own DOJ indicted in July for rigging a public university’s arena bid—
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
It’s all a grift — Saudis to crypto to pardon seekers — everything gets turned into a revenue stream. With 1,500+ pardons already, clemency is a monetized market
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We already know the Trump administration has been lying about ICE “targeting the worst of the worst” — the actual numbers tell the truth.
The government’s own data shows only 15 % of those detained had any prior criminal convictions, and just 3 % were violent offenders.
The government’s own data shows only 15 % of those detained had any prior criminal convictions, and just 3 % were violent offenders.
December 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM
We already know the Trump administration has been lying about ICE “targeting the worst of the worst” — the actual numbers tell the truth.
The government’s own data shows only 15 % of those detained had any prior criminal convictions, and just 3 % were violent offenders.
The government’s own data shows only 15 % of those detained had any prior criminal convictions, and just 3 % were violent offenders.
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Really love how this guy posted this on TikTok thinking the woman who broke his Meta glasses would come off as the villain, as opposed to him, the guy recording her without her consent for social media content via a surveillance device made by one of the worst companies on earth
Woman Hailed as Hero for Smashing Man's Meta Smart Glasses on Subway
A New York subway rider has accused a woman of breaking his Meta smart glasses. She was later hailed as a hero.
futurism.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Really love how this guy posted this on TikTok thinking the woman who broke his Meta glasses would come off as the villain, as opposed to him, the guy recording her without her consent for social media content via a surveillance device made by one of the worst companies on earth
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Biden's problems were basically all just Old Man Stuff, but this? We don't even know (besides that its probably heart stuff)
December 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Biden's problems were basically all just Old Man Stuff, but this? We don't even know (besides that its probably heart stuff)
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Like reporting of presidential health has been *bad* forever but like never like walking around with IV bruises every other week bad
December 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Like reporting of presidential health has been *bad* forever but like never like walking around with IV bruises every other week bad
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It is kinda wild how the president is evidently receiving some kind of regular medical care that requires IVs and we don't know what's up
Trump's bandaged and discolored hand was visible today during an event where he again at times struggled to keep his eyes open (Chip Somodevilla/Getty)
December 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
It is kinda wild how the president is evidently receiving some kind of regular medical care that requires IVs and we don't know what's up
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The need for reform is clear. A tool meant to correct injustices has instead enabled them. It is time to protect the Constitution and the rule of law with common sense limits that restore public trust.
December 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The need for reform is clear. A tool meant to correct injustices has instead enabled them. It is time to protect the Constitution and the rule of law with common sense limits that restore public trust.
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It further clarifies that no pardon issued for a corrupt purpose is valid, whether past, present, or future.
December 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It further clarifies that no pardon issued for a corrupt purpose is valid, whether past, present, or future.
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It would also forbid pardons for anyone whose crimes were committed to advance the direct and significant personal interests of a President or those close to a President, or whose crimes were carried out at the direction of a President.
December 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It would also forbid pardons for anyone whose crimes were committed to advance the direct and significant personal interests of a President or those close to a President, or whose crimes were carried out at the direction of a President.
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The amendment would explicitly prohibit a self-pardon and would bar pardons for family members, administration officials, and campaign employees.
December 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The amendment would explicitly prohibit a self-pardon and would bar pardons for family members, administration officials, and campaign employees.
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The presidential pardon system has reached a breaking point, which is why I have joined Reps. Cohen, Lieu, and H. Johnson in proposing a Constitutional amendment that finally puts guardrails on abuse.
December 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The presidential pardon system has reached a breaking point, which is why I have joined Reps. Cohen, Lieu, and H. Johnson in proposing a Constitutional amendment that finally puts guardrails on abuse.
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BREAKING: Boat blown up by U.S. military in Caribbean waters WAS NOT HEADED TO THE U.S.!
The justification for killing these people was the claim they were bringing drugs to the U.S Not true! The military says they were going to a small country near Venezuela.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
The justification for killing these people was the claim they were bringing drugs to the U.S Not true! The military says they were going to a small country near Venezuela.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
Exclusive: Boat at center of double-tap strike controversy was meeting vessel headed to Suriname, admiral told lawmakers | CNN Politics
The alleged drug traffickers killed by the US military in a strike on September 2 were heading to link up with another, larger vessel that was bound for Suriname — a small South American country east ...
www.cnn.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:11 AM
BREAKING: Boat blown up by U.S. military in Caribbean waters WAS NOT HEADED TO THE U.S.!
The justification for killing these people was the claim they were bringing drugs to the U.S Not true! The military says they were going to a small country near Venezuela.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
The justification for killing these people was the claim they were bringing drugs to the U.S Not true! The military says they were going to a small country near Venezuela.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
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I'm not exaggerating when I say following @boltsmag.org rn will unlock money for our journalism.
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
December 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I'm not exaggerating when I say following @boltsmag.org rn will unlock money for our journalism.
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
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Calling it now that she'll eventually end up at CBS www.wsj.com/business/med...
Vanity Fair, Olivia Nuzzi Agree to Part Ways
Nuzzi and the magazine will let her contract expire at year-end, following new allegations and revelations about her conduct while she reported on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
www.wsj.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Calling it now that she'll eventually end up at CBS www.wsj.com/business/med...