Shirley S.
@thundab2002.bsky.social
Retired Para-educator living in the midwest. Loving retired life. Wifey. Mom of 2 adult daughters. Cat Mom. Cat g-ma. Blue voter. Car lover. Crochet fan. 70s,80s,90s rock enthusiast. DIY fan. NO MAGA. NO DMs. NO CHATS.
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NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.
Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.
NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.
Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.
May 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.
Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.
NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.
Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.
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We're disappointed to see Ben Barres's powerful book "The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist" among the ~400 titles removed from the Naval Academy Library. Needless to say, we're proud to have published his book and will keep it — and his memory — alive.
The Coming Out of a Transgender Scientist
"I know that I am making the right decision because whenever I think about changing my gender role, I am flooded with feelings of relief."
thereader.mitpress.mit.edu
April 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
We're disappointed to see Ben Barres's powerful book "The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist" among the ~400 titles removed from the Naval Academy Library. Needless to say, we're proud to have published his book and will keep it — and his memory — alive.
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It's not a bad idea to go to the local Walmart or big box retailer and buy lots of consumables now. From toothpaste to soap, anything you can find storage space for, buy before they have to replenish inventory.
Even if it's made in the USA , they will jack up the price and blame it on tariffs.
Even if it's made in the USA , they will jack up the price and blame it on tariffs.
April 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
It's not a bad idea to go to the local Walmart or big box retailer and buy lots of consumables now. From toothpaste to soap, anything you can find storage space for, buy before they have to replenish inventory.
Even if it's made in the USA , they will jack up the price and blame it on tariffs.
Even if it's made in the USA , they will jack up the price and blame it on tariffs.
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merit is back baby
Why is Pete Hegseth bringing his wife to top security meetings and hiring his brother at the Pentagon? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Pete Hegseth’s wife reportedly attended meetings with foreign defense officials
Defense secretary, already under fire for chat group blunder, faces new scrutiny for having wife in high-level meetings
www.theguardian.com
March 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
merit is back baby
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Video shows Homeland Security visit to DC elementary school for healthcare contractor
Source: WJLA
search.app/7GcJt
They can not detain you without a warrant, and everyone has the right to due process. You don't have to speak to them period, and walk away if there is no warrant.
Source: WJLA
search.app/7GcJt
They can not detain you without a warrant, and everyone has the right to due process. You don't have to speak to them period, and walk away if there is no warrant.
Video shows Homeland Security visit to DC elementary school for healthcare contractor
Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) attempted to detain a contract employee at HD Cooke Elementary School in Washington, D.C.
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March 29, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Video shows Homeland Security visit to DC elementary school for healthcare contractor
Source: WJLA
search.app/7GcJt
They can not detain you without a warrant, and everyone has the right to due process. You don't have to speak to them period, and walk away if there is no warrant.
Source: WJLA
search.app/7GcJt
They can not detain you without a warrant, and everyone has the right to due process. You don't have to speak to them period, and walk away if there is no warrant.
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To all of the students and young people out there feeling the weight and uncertainty of this moment – we just wanted to share this message of hope and support from ourselves and other student leaders, including Noheya Begay-Yellowhair, a student at UNM. ❤️
March 29, 2025 at 9:43 PM
To all of the students and young people out there feeling the weight and uncertainty of this moment – we just wanted to share this message of hope and support from ourselves and other student leaders, including Noheya Begay-Yellowhair, a student at UNM. ❤️
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The economy is in chaos, the Defense Dept. is trying to cover up leaking war plans in a group chat, and Trump & Musk are dismantling vital programs. What is the GOP using precious Floor time on this week?
Repealing refrigerator efficiency standards.
You can’t make this up. The GOP is out of touch.
Repealing refrigerator efficiency standards.
You can’t make this up. The GOP is out of touch.
March 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The economy is in chaos, the Defense Dept. is trying to cover up leaking war plans in a group chat, and Trump & Musk are dismantling vital programs. What is the GOP using precious Floor time on this week?
Repealing refrigerator efficiency standards.
You can’t make this up. The GOP is out of touch.
Repealing refrigerator efficiency standards.
You can’t make this up. The GOP is out of touch.
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Deleting this page of history doesn’t make America great. www.civilbeat.org/2025/03/denb....
Denby Fawcett: Army Wipes 442nd Combat Unit Off Website Amid DEI Purge
The military removes a web page honoring the Hawaiʻi unit's World War II exploits and its thousands of Japanese-American soldiers.
www.civilbeat.org
March 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Deleting this page of history doesn’t make America great. www.civilbeat.org/2025/03/denb....
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You think Hegseth can't be any more awful and then we discover his racist hunt for "DEI" labeled the highest ranking black Medal of Honor recipients award a 'DEI medal' on Arlington's website. MG Charles Rogers was ten times the man Pete will ever be. My latest: open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
DoD sh*ts on a heroes memory
The Department of Defense has labeled the highest ranking black Medal of Honor recipient a "DEI" medal
open.substack.com
March 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
You think Hegseth can't be any more awful and then we discover his racist hunt for "DEI" labeled the highest ranking black Medal of Honor recipients award a 'DEI medal' on Arlington's website. MG Charles Rogers was ten times the man Pete will ever be. My latest: open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
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The ability to observe, forecast, and warn of impactful weather is being degraded, putting lives and the economy in danger.
The gutting of US weather forecasting abilities could prove very deadly
A veteran meteorologist rains on Donald Trump's destructive charade.
www.motherjones.com
March 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The ability to observe, forecast, and warn of impactful weather is being degraded, putting lives and the economy in danger.
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these are our party leaders now, ignore all other opinions
March 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
these are our party leaders now, ignore all other opinions
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Huge march in New York today protesting the illegal DOGE cuts
March 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Huge march in New York today protesting the illegal DOGE cuts
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And here we go: more actions he's not empowered to take. bsky.app/profile/josh...
Just restating the simple point: President lacks the constitutional authority to close a department created by Congress. Full stop. Both the creation and on-going funding of these Depts are LAWS not suggestions. This is criminal conduct. www.wsj.com/politics/pol... via @WSJ
Exclusive | Draft of Trump Executive Order Aims to Eliminate Education Department
Secretary Linda McMahon would be directed to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure” based on “the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law.”
www.wsj.com
March 6, 2025 at 2:50 AM
And here we go: more actions he's not empowered to take. bsky.app/profile/josh...
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Thank you Kathleen from PA, for your purchase at CozyandCoolApparel.etsy.com of the 8647 t-shirt, thank you Kathleen!!
March 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Thank you Kathleen from PA, for your purchase at CozyandCoolApparel.etsy.com of the 8647 t-shirt, thank you Kathleen!!
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Arlington National Cemetery has scrubbed information about prominent Black, Hispanic and female service members and topics such as the Civil War from its website, part of an effort across the Defense Department to remove all references to diversity, equity and inclusion from its online presence.
Arlington Cemetery website scrubs links about Black and female veterans
Pentagon leaders have ordered that their websites and social media pages remove articles and images that “promote” DEI.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Arlington National Cemetery has scrubbed information about prominent Black, Hispanic and female service members and topics such as the Civil War from its website, part of an effort across the Defense Department to remove all references to diversity, equity and inclusion from its online presence.
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Elon Musk called Social Security a "ponzi scheme." This is absolute rubbish. Social Security has paid every benefit owed to every eligible American for 85 years. Perhaps the bigger "ponzi scheme" is the $38 billion spent by taxpayers to prop up his corporations?
March 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Elon Musk called Social Security a "ponzi scheme." This is absolute rubbish. Social Security has paid every benefit owed to every eligible American for 85 years. Perhaps the bigger "ponzi scheme" is the $38 billion spent by taxpayers to prop up his corporations?
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Sounds like a billionaire who’s never talked to a working person in his life.
Elon: get your hands off of Americans’ hard-earned Social Security.
Elon: get your hands off of Americans’ hard-earned Social Security.
March 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Sounds like a billionaire who’s never talked to a working person in his life.
Elon: get your hands off of Americans’ hard-earned Social Security.
Elon: get your hands off of Americans’ hard-earned Social Security.
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‘I won’t come out to watch him’: scepticism among British public over Trump’s second state visit
‘I won’t come out to watch him’: scepticism among British public over Trump’s second state visit
On the streets of Windsor even some who don’t like the US president say the UK ‘can’t afford to fall out with America’
www.theguardian.com
March 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
‘I won’t come out to watch him’: scepticism among British public over Trump’s second state visit
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🚨Sen. Duckworth invited Elon Musk to our town hall yesterday to hear from Veterans affected by DOGE.
He chose to ignore their stories.
Cowards run from accountability.
He chose to ignore their stories.
Cowards run from accountability.
February 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🚨Sen. Duckworth invited Elon Musk to our town hall yesterday to hear from Veterans affected by DOGE.
He chose to ignore their stories.
Cowards run from accountability.
He chose to ignore their stories.
Cowards run from accountability.