Leslie
@tiny-dancer.bsky.social
Beach dweller, liberal, retired university faculty member. Into books, wine, ethnic food, local theater.
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A friend of mine was on Charlie Kirk's "watch list" of Black professors. She received so many death and rape threats that her university offered her a security detail for the walk to class.
This is Kirk's legacy.
You would never know it from reading all of these legacy newspaper op-eds about him.
This is Kirk's legacy.
You would never know it from reading all of these legacy newspaper op-eds about him.
September 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
A friend of mine was on Charlie Kirk's "watch list" of Black professors. She received so many death and rape threats that her university offered her a security detail for the walk to class.
This is Kirk's legacy.
You would never know it from reading all of these legacy newspaper op-eds about him.
This is Kirk's legacy.
You would never know it from reading all of these legacy newspaper op-eds about him.
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Good morning, Bluesky.
“A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.”
—Edward Abbey—
“A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.”
—Edward Abbey—
July 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Good morning, Bluesky.
“A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.”
—Edward Abbey—
“A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.”
—Edward Abbey—
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I'm watching the HBO documentary on the Ohio State sexual abuse case that should've come out before the election, and wow. It's gutting and hard to watch, but I wish everyone would.
And Jim Jordan is a big fat liar and despicable person.
But you all knew that.
And Jim Jordan is a big fat liar and despicable person.
But you all knew that.
June 21, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I'm watching the HBO documentary on the Ohio State sexual abuse case that should've come out before the election, and wow. It's gutting and hard to watch, but I wish everyone would.
And Jim Jordan is a big fat liar and despicable person.
But you all knew that.
And Jim Jordan is a big fat liar and despicable person.
But you all knew that.
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Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come—and how much further we still have to go.
It marks the moment freedom finally reached our people right here in Texas. Our people took what was withheld and built something powerful: resilience, pride, and a legacy we carry to this day. (1/2)
It marks the moment freedom finally reached our people right here in Texas. Our people took what was withheld and built something powerful: resilience, pride, and a legacy we carry to this day. (1/2)
June 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come—and how much further we still have to go.
It marks the moment freedom finally reached our people right here in Texas. Our people took what was withheld and built something powerful: resilience, pride, and a legacy we carry to this day. (1/2)
It marks the moment freedom finally reached our people right here in Texas. Our people took what was withheld and built something powerful: resilience, pride, and a legacy we carry to this day. (1/2)
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“Lee spread unfounded claims about the alleged gunman across multiple posts, making light of the killings and attempting to blame the violence on the political left[,] [and] falsely tied the slayings to Minnesota’s Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.”
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‘This is not a joke’: Sen. Amy Klobuchar rips Mike Lee for posts about a deadly Minnesota shooting
Sen. Mike Lee's unfounded claims on social media about the slaying of a Minnesota lawmaker have angered a U.S. Senate colleague from the state.
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June 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
“Lee spread unfounded claims about the alleged gunman across multiple posts, making light of the killings and attempting to blame the violence on the political left[,] [and] falsely tied the slayings to Minnesota’s Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.”
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In this week's podcast we cover grifts, a glorious resistance by librarians, and Trump's retreat on his trade war. Catch up on all you missed!
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Episode 27 - Grifts, Librarians and Trade Retreats
Catch up on the themes from Week 27's list in a quick listen!
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May 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
In this week's podcast we cover grifts, a glorious resistance by librarians, and Trump's retreat on his trade war. Catch up on all you missed!
open.substack.com/pub/theweekl...
open.substack.com/pub/theweekl...
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Disgusted, but not surprised. House Republicans are once again trying to censor Democrats—this time by coming for committee seats because my colleagues dared to conduct oversight.
GOP proposal would boot 3 NJ Democrats from House committees
Rep. Buddy Carter introduced the measure following a Friday protest at a Newark ICE facility.
www.politico.com
May 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Disgusted, but not surprised. House Republicans are once again trying to censor Democrats—this time by coming for committee seats because my colleagues dared to conduct oversight.
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I cannot believe we continue to have news cycles dedicated to Joe Biden’s fitness. My disdain for Jake Tapper knows no limits.
While I think it’s an important story to tell at some point, it’s not timely and there are MUCH bigger issues to address.
While I think it’s an important story to tell at some point, it’s not timely and there are MUCH bigger issues to address.
May 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I cannot believe we continue to have news cycles dedicated to Joe Biden’s fitness. My disdain for Jake Tapper knows no limits.
While I think it’s an important story to tell at some point, it’s not timely and there are MUCH bigger issues to address.
While I think it’s an important story to tell at some point, it’s not timely and there are MUCH bigger issues to address.
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Democrat John Ewing Jr. he becomes the first Black mayor of Omaha.
May 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Democrat John Ewing Jr. he becomes the first Black mayor of Omaha.
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May 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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I'm calling for an investigation into whether President Trump manipulated the market to benefit his Wall Street donors—all while working people and small businesses paid the price.
Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping? It sure looks like corruption.
Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping? It sure looks like corruption.
Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping?
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
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April 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I'm calling for an investigation into whether President Trump manipulated the market to benefit his Wall Street donors—all while working people and small businesses paid the price.
Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping? It sure looks like corruption.
Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping? It sure looks like corruption.
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We spend so much time in the media wondering if things are breaking through. Massive protests show that Americans are seeing what’s happening and they don’t like it.
April 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM
We spend so much time in the media wondering if things are breaking through. Massive protests show that Americans are seeing what’s happening and they don’t like it.
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They’re schrodinger's tariffs both on and off forever and ever.
March 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
They’re schrodinger's tariffs both on and off forever and ever.
@govkathyhochul.bsky.social get rid of Eric Adams now! Do New Yorkers a favor, please.
February 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
@govkathyhochul.bsky.social get rid of Eric Adams now! Do New Yorkers a favor, please.
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Good news: after we raised the alarm, DOGE has been blocked from accessing sensitive Department of Education data.
Your Social Security number, income data, and personal information are safe for now.
We will keep fighting back.
Your Social Security number, income data, and personal information are safe for now.
We will keep fighting back.
If you're one of the 40 million people with student loans, Elon Musk’s team may have gotten access to your Social Security number, income data, and personal information.
I'm leading 18 senators in an investigation into DOGE’s actions at the Department of Education.
I'm leading 18 senators in an investigation into DOGE’s actions at the Department of Education.
February 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Good news: after we raised the alarm, DOGE has been blocked from accessing sensitive Department of Education data.
Your Social Security number, income data, and personal information are safe for now.
We will keep fighting back.
Your Social Security number, income data, and personal information are safe for now.
We will keep fighting back.
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The AP must refuse this but more importantly the rest of the White House Correspondents Association should back them.
Boycott the press briefings until they relent, and if they refuse, walk out. There is no real use to them in any case.
Trump craves attention. Deny him that and he’ll cave.
Boycott the press briefings until they relent, and if they refuse, walk out. There is no real use to them in any case.
Trump craves attention. Deny him that and he’ll cave.
"Today we were informed by the White House that if AP did not align its editorial standards with President Donald Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, AP would be barred from accessing an event in the Oval Office."
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AP statement on Oval Office access | The Associated Press
The Associated Press issued this statement on Tuesday from Executive Editor Julie Pace: As a global news organization, The Associated Press informs
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February 11, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The AP must refuse this but more importantly the rest of the White House Correspondents Association should back them.
Boycott the press briefings until they relent, and if they refuse, walk out. There is no real use to them in any case.
Trump craves attention. Deny him that and he’ll cave.
Boycott the press briefings until they relent, and if they refuse, walk out. There is no real use to them in any case.
Trump craves attention. Deny him that and he’ll cave.
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The Trump regime has LOST EVERY case in federal courts, as well as the appeals! Every single one! I list them all tomorrow in Week 14’s list.
Shows how blatantly lawless and unconstitutionally they are acting.
Shows how blatantly lawless and unconstitutionally they are acting.
February 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The Trump regime has LOST EVERY case in federal courts, as well as the appeals! Every single one! I list them all tomorrow in Week 14’s list.
Shows how blatantly lawless and unconstitutionally they are acting.
Shows how blatantly lawless and unconstitutionally they are acting.
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Happy 5 year anniversary of getting fired from the White House, @avindman.bsky.social!
February 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Happy 5 year anniversary of getting fired from the White House, @avindman.bsky.social!
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This is a reminder that no one can convince Trump voters to no longer support Trump, better than Trump can.
January 31, 2025 at 5:07 AM
This is a reminder that no one can convince Trump voters to no longer support Trump, better than Trump can.
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Imagine that the most pathetically stupid person you ever met became the president of the United States.
And then make them stupider.
And then make them stupider.
Insanity — Trump signs an order blaming Biden and DEI for flight dangers
January 31, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Imagine that the most pathetically stupid person you ever met became the president of the United States.
And then make them stupider.
And then make them stupider.
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The men and women of the FBI deserve a Director who respects the mission of the agency. Instead, the President has nominated someone who has peddled in conspiracy theories and has a revenge agenda.
January 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The men and women of the FBI deserve a Director who respects the mission of the agency. Instead, the President has nominated someone who has peddled in conspiracy theories and has a revenge agenda.
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Today is a solemn day of remembrance for the millions murdered in the Holocaust.
On the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we look to our history as a warning against the dangers of antisemitism and intolerance and honor the promise: never again.
On the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we look to our history as a warning against the dangers of antisemitism and intolerance and honor the promise: never again.
January 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Today is a solemn day of remembrance for the millions murdered in the Holocaust.
On the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we look to our history as a warning against the dangers of antisemitism and intolerance and honor the promise: never again.
On the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we look to our history as a warning against the dangers of antisemitism and intolerance and honor the promise: never again.
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I am 1000% with Michael Fanone — and his very appropriate use of the expletive “fuck.” Ever since that first interview after they assaulted him violently during the violent insurrection that Trump incited.
All of the criminals and The Felon can go fvck themselves.
All of the criminals and The Felon can go fvck themselves.
Michael Fanone live on CNN: "This is what I'd say to Stewart Rhodes: Go fuck yourself"
January 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I am 1000% with Michael Fanone — and his very appropriate use of the expletive “fuck.” Ever since that first interview after they assaulted him violently during the violent insurrection that Trump incited.
All of the criminals and The Felon can go fvck themselves.
All of the criminals and The Felon can go fvck themselves.