@tdchampion.bsky.social
Tar Heel Born & Bred Liberal. HBCU Chemistry Professor Emeritus and former long-time Dept Chair. Husband, father and grandfather. Love chess, theme parks, wargames, & camping.
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In October, statewide news reported that a sheriff's deputy in Texas searched thousands of Flock cameras in Washington for 'Had an abortion, search for female.’ New documents obtained by RANGE show Spokane County Sheriff's Office cameras were accessed in that search:
Texas deputy searched Spokane County Flock cameras for a woman who had an abortion– RANGE Media
Amidst nationwide and state scrutiny of the cameras, Spokane County’s Flock network was used by an out-of-state cop looking for a woman who had an abortion.
rangemedia.co
November 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Every time you see one of those little disclaimers that say "These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration," you know what that means?
It means they're lying to you on TV.
It means they're lying to you on TV.
November 22, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Every time you see one of those little disclaimers that say "These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration," you know what that means?
It means they're lying to you on TV.
It means they're lying to you on TV.
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Laura was an elementary school librarian for years. She would have kids come up with books written by guys named Dick. "Mrs. Turtledove, this has a bad word on the cover!" They wouldn't believe it was a nickname for Richard.
Gotta say, “put dick out” is a dangerous thing to say to Amelia Bedelia.
October 25, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Laura was an elementary school librarian for years. She would have kids come up with books written by guys named Dick. "Mrs. Turtledove, this has a bad word on the cover!" They wouldn't believe it was a nickname for Richard.
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The German company that makes the mechanical ladder used in the Louvre heist has used the image to advertise, with the text 'When you need to move fast'
10/10 response, no notes
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October 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The German company that makes the mechanical ladder used in the Louvre heist has used the image to advertise, with the text 'When you need to move fast'
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He's got Heinrich Himmler hair!
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To the tune of "Bette Davis Eyes," of course
He's got Heinrich Himmler hair!
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To the tune of "Bette Davis Eyes," of course
October 25, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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He's got Heinrich Himmler hair!
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To the tune of "Bette Davis Eyes," of course
He's got Heinrich Himmler hair!
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To the tune of "Bette Davis Eyes," of course
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This is even more true today than when I first posted this years ago.
October 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This is even more true today than when I first posted this years ago.
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The other thing is, releasing the Epstein files will also take down some prominent veteran Democrats, so they aren't all eager, either. I can think of some people who are pretty likely. I bet you can, too.
We all know all hell will break loose if the Epstein files are made public.
It would mean the collapse of the entire Republican Party.
They will never let this happen, and they will do everything in their power to protect the pedophile president.
These MF’s are all complicit…
It would mean the collapse of the entire Republican Party.
They will never let this happen, and they will do everything in their power to protect the pedophile president.
These MF’s are all complicit…
October 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The other thing is, releasing the Epstein files will also take down some prominent veteran Democrats, so they aren't all eager, either. I can think of some people who are pretty likely. I bet you can, too.
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“.. one of the U.S. officials, all of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters, said that Admiral Holsey had raised concerns about the mission and the attacks on the alleged drug boats.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...
@nytimes.com
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October 16, 2025 at 10:12 PM
“.. one of the U.S. officials, all of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters, said that Admiral Holsey had raised concerns about the mission and the attacks on the alleged drug boats.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...
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What I don't have in experience, I make up for in integrity.
And what Andrew Cuomo lacks in integrity, he could never make up for with experience.
And what Andrew Cuomo lacks in integrity, he could never make up for with experience.
October 16, 2025 at 11:16 PM
What I don't have in experience, I make up for in integrity.
And what Andrew Cuomo lacks in integrity, he could never make up for with experience.
And what Andrew Cuomo lacks in integrity, he could never make up for with experience.
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I'm just a simple country deep-sea ecologist, but I'm fairly certain "having children" is the defining characteristic of being a parent.
RFK Jr: "Today the average teenager in this country has 50% of the sperm count, 50% of the testosterone of a 65 year old man. Our girls are hitting puberty 6 years early ... our parents aren't having children."
October 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I'm just a simple country deep-sea ecologist, but I'm fairly certain "having children" is the defining characteristic of being a parent.
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Guy Richards Smit, The New Yorker
October 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Guy Richards Smit, The New Yorker
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The Rutgers TPUSA chapter — whose characterization of a historian there as a “outspoken, well-known antifa member” led to death threats and moving his family to Europe — think *other* people are being “blatantly defamatory.”
Not them, though. They’re doing politics the right way.
Not them, though. They’re doing politics the right way.
Rutgers TPUSA officers slam petition to shut down chapter, ‘Blatantly defamatory’
Alexander Di Filippo accuses Turning Point USA of inciting violence against Antifa handbook author Mark Bray.
www.foxnews.com
October 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Rutgers TPUSA chapter — whose characterization of a historian there as a “outspoken, well-known antifa member” led to death threats and moving his family to Europe — think *other* people are being “blatantly defamatory.”
Not them, though. They’re doing politics the right way.
Not them, though. They’re doing politics the right way.
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Well I'll be gosh darned, looks like those rascals lied to us again
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...
October 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Well I'll be gosh darned, looks like those rascals lied to us again
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...
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Cartoon by @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social.
October 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Cartoon by @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social.
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ppl in the comments are claiming the reported information is all lies and fake stories for sympathy, with the main reasoning "it's so outrageous it's obviously fake"
THEY MAKE PALESTINIAN PRISONERS DO THIS ALL THE TIME!!!!
THEY MAKE PALESTINIAN PRISONERS DO THIS ALL THE TIME!!!!
““They dragged little Greta [Thunberg] by her hair before our eyes, beat her, and forced her to kiss the Israeli flag. They did everything imaginable to her, as a warning to others,” the Turkish activist ErsinÇelik, a participant in the Sumud flotilla, told Anadolu news agency.”+
Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags
Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
ppl in the comments are claiming the reported information is all lies and fake stories for sympathy, with the main reasoning "it's so outrageous it's obviously fake"
THEY MAKE PALESTINIAN PRISONERS DO THIS ALL THE TIME!!!!
THEY MAKE PALESTINIAN PRISONERS DO THIS ALL THE TIME!!!!
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Along with the horrific nature of his detention, this is a colossal waste of money:
“Two to four uniformed guards have been continuously stationed in Petitioner's hospital room, monitoring him at all times .. while he sleeps, eats, uses the bathroom.”
“Two to four uniformed guards have been continuously stationed in Petitioner's hospital room, monitoring him at all times .. while he sleeps, eats, uses the bathroom.”
October 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Along with the horrific nature of his detention, this is a colossal waste of money:
“Two to four uniformed guards have been continuously stationed in Petitioner's hospital room, monitoring him at all times .. while he sleeps, eats, uses the bathroom.”
“Two to four uniformed guards have been continuously stationed in Petitioner's hospital room, monitoring him at all times .. while he sleeps, eats, uses the bathroom.”
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Governor Pritzker calls on Trump to be removed via the 25th Amendment: “There is something genuinely wrong with this man and the 25th Amendment ought to be invoked.”
October 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Governor Pritzker calls on Trump to be removed via the 25th Amendment: “There is something genuinely wrong with this man and the 25th Amendment ought to be invoked.”
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This is unacceptable. Trump & Congress must fund the government, fix the healthcare crisis, and put working people first. bsky.app/profile/urba...
Urban Institute #research experts estimate 4.8 million people could lose coverage and #healthcare spending could drop by $32.1 billion in the US if enhanced premium #tax credits expire.
A new research brief breaks down the impact on spending and uncompensated care. https://urbn.is/4mHTUSj
A new research brief breaks down the impact on spending and uncompensated care. https://urbn.is/4mHTUSj
October 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
This is unacceptable. Trump & Congress must fund the government, fix the healthcare crisis, and put working people first. bsky.app/profile/urba...
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Trump knows ppl aren't going to willingly sign up for more of the nasty crap he's dishing out.
His solution? Trying to rig election maps in his favor.
Stop his assault on democracy.
Prop 50 is CA’s line of defense against his election rigging.
Vote Yes on Prop 50 on November 4th.
#YesOn50
His solution? Trying to rig election maps in his favor.
Stop his assault on democracy.
Prop 50 is CA’s line of defense against his election rigging.
Vote Yes on Prop 50 on November 4th.
#YesOn50
October 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Trump knows ppl aren't going to willingly sign up for more of the nasty crap he's dishing out.
His solution? Trying to rig election maps in his favor.
Stop his assault on democracy.
Prop 50 is CA’s line of defense against his election rigging.
Vote Yes on Prop 50 on November 4th.
#YesOn50
His solution? Trying to rig election maps in his favor.
Stop his assault on democracy.
Prop 50 is CA’s line of defense against his election rigging.
Vote Yes on Prop 50 on November 4th.
#YesOn50
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A number of federal agencies are putting out messages blaming Democratic senators for the current government shutdown, in a sharp break from how departments have handled shutdowns in the past.
Trump administration uses government websites and email messages to pin the shutdown on Democrats
Some federal workers were given suggested out-of-office email messages that said they were furloughed because "Democrat Senators are blocking passage" of a funding bill.
nbcnews.to
October 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
A number of federal agencies are putting out messages blaming Democratic senators for the current government shutdown, in a sharp break from how departments have handled shutdowns in the past.
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The Trump administration is ordering federal employees being furloughed over the shutdown to set an out-of-office automatic email reply that blames Democrats for the situation, reported the Huffington Post on Wednesday.
Trump officials order federal workers to use out-of-office email line attacking Democrats
The Trump administration is ordering federal employees being furloughed over the shutdown to set an out-of-office automatic email reply that blames Democrats for the situation, reported the Huffington Post on Wednesday.The email directing this change "came from leaders of [the Department of Health a...
bit.ly
October 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The Trump administration is ordering federal employees being furloughed over the shutdown to set an out-of-office automatic email reply that blames Democrats for the situation, reported the Huffington Post on Wednesday.
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