Toni DeLuca Evans
@tonidelucaevans.bsky.social
Mother and wife. Special Education Advocate. Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children in The Court Dependency System. Lover of the night sky, books, the ocean, the woods, my flower gardens, and cooking. When I cook for you I’m giving you my love.
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A political conference in Washington, DC, that bills itself as the alternative to the Trump-aligned CPAC was evacuated after a death threat made against several of its speakers who have been critical of President Donald Trump.
Political conference in DC interrupted by death threats against speakers critical of Trump | CNN Politics
A political conference in Washington, DC, that bills itself as the alternative to the Trump-aligned CPAC was evacuated on Sunday after a death threat made against several of its speakers who have been...
www.cnn.com
February 24, 2025 at 2:59 AM
A political conference in Washington, DC, that bills itself as the alternative to the Trump-aligned CPAC was evacuated after a death threat made against several of its speakers who have been critical of President Donald Trump.
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Party of one: Donald Trump’s 75 minutes at CPAC talking about himself
Party of one: Donald Trump’s 75 minutes at CPAC talking about himself
Contemptuous and sure of himself, the US president boasted of his victories and taunted his enemies
www.theguardian.com
February 24, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Party of one: Donald Trump’s 75 minutes at CPAC talking about himself
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February 23, 2025
February 23, 2025
Something is shifting,” scholar of authoritarianism Timothy Snyder posted on Bluesky yesterday.
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February 24, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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Trump says China is ‘operating’ the Panama Canal – here are the facts
Trump says China is ‘operating’ the Panama Canal – here are the facts
The US president has singled out China during his complaints about the Panama Canal – so what influence does Beijing have?
Donald Trump has repeatedly complained about the Panama Canal and the fees being charged, calling the vital transport corridor a…
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Trump says China is ‘operating’ the Panama Canal – here are the facts
My heart breaks. If you believe mankind was given the earth and told
to be good stewards of it then you must see that our stewardship has just been one colossally selfish failure on every level.
to be good stewards of it then you must see that our stewardship has just been one colossally selfish failure on every level.
Otters among UK wildlife carrying toxic ‘forever chemicals’, analysis shows
Otters among UK wildlife carrying toxic ‘forever chemicals’, analysis shows
Some wildlife species have accumulated many times more than safe amount of PFAS in their tissue and organs
* Revealed: drinking water sources in England polluted with forever chemicals
* Revealed: scale of ‘forever chemical’ pollution across UK and…
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
My heart breaks. If you believe mankind was given the earth and told
to be good stewards of it then you must see that our stewardship has just been one colossally selfish failure on every level.
to be good stewards of it then you must see that our stewardship has just been one colossally selfish failure on every level.
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I hear what you guys are saying about the Oscars, and how they're a celebration of life, and the show must go on, blah-blah-blah, so-on-and-so-forth. It all makes a degree of sense, but to me it still feels like Nero fiddling while Rome burns. Or in this case, wearing fancy clothes while LA burns.
January 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I hear what you guys are saying about the Oscars, and how they're a celebration of life, and the show must go on, blah-blah-blah, so-on-and-so-forth. It all makes a degree of sense, but to me it still feels like Nero fiddling while Rome burns. Or in this case, wearing fancy clothes while LA burns.
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Israel's security cabinet has voted to approve a ceasefire deal to end the fighting in Gaza. Full cabinet approval is expected later today.
Israel's security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
Israel's security cabinet has voted to approve a ceasefire deal to end the fighting in Gaza. Full cabinet approval is expected later today.
www.npr.org
January 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Israel's security cabinet has voted to approve a ceasefire deal to end the fighting in Gaza. Full cabinet approval is expected later today.
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TikTok's CEO was invited to attend Trump's inauguration and sit in a position of honor on the dais:
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/u...
TikTok's inroads with Trump may be the gambit that helps the co (1) avoid complying with a new law forcing its sale to a non-Chinese company (2) avoid a ban on Jan 19
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/u...
TikTok's inroads with Trump may be the gambit that helps the co (1) avoid complying with a new law forcing its sale to a non-Chinese company (2) avoid a ban on Jan 19
TikTok C.E.O. Plans to Attend Trump Inauguration
Shou Chew will join tech moguls like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk at President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration as the fate of the app hangs in the balance.
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
TikTok's CEO was invited to attend Trump's inauguration and sit in a position of honor on the dais:
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/u...
TikTok's inroads with Trump may be the gambit that helps the co (1) avoid complying with a new law forcing its sale to a non-Chinese company (2) avoid a ban on Jan 19
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/u...
TikTok's inroads with Trump may be the gambit that helps the co (1) avoid complying with a new law forcing its sale to a non-Chinese company (2) avoid a ban on Jan 19
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Whatever happens next, this may prove to be one of the more significant presidential farewell addresses in American history—in particular for naming the threat of oligarchy to the future of American democracy. youtu.be/T8vmhmilluM?...
FULL SPEECH: President Joe Biden's farewell address to the nation
YouTube video by ABC News
youtu.be
January 16, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Whatever happens next, this may prove to be one of the more significant presidential farewell addresses in American history—in particular for naming the threat of oligarchy to the future of American democracy. youtu.be/T8vmhmilluM?...
If you watched/heard President Biden’s farewell address tonight you may have noted he didn’t hold back when it came to speaking about the consequences of Oligarchy and the rise of the tech industry. I knew this was coming with Tik Tok.
Breaking News: The chief executive of TikTok plans to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, according to two people familiar with the plans.
TikTok C.E.O. Plans to Attend Trump Inauguration
Shou Chew will join tech moguls like Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk at President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration as the fate of the app hangs in the balance.
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2025 at 4:50 AM
If you watched/heard President Biden’s farewell address tonight you may have noted he didn’t hold back when it came to speaking about the consequences of Oligarchy and the rise of the tech industry. I knew this was coming with Tik Tok.
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NEW VIDEO: The Supreme Court is set to review five voting rights cases over the next few weeks and decide whether or not to take them up. Marc Elias explains why these cases are important.
Watch the full video: youtu.be/eMSPmbqI4-c
Watch the full video: youtu.be/eMSPmbqI4-c
5 Supreme Court Voting Cases to Watch
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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January 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
NEW VIDEO: The Supreme Court is set to review five voting rights cases over the next few weeks and decide whether or not to take them up. Marc Elias explains why these cases are important.
Watch the full video: youtu.be/eMSPmbqI4-c
Watch the full video: youtu.be/eMSPmbqI4-c
Please, oh please, don’t let him end up in Pittsburgh.
January 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Please, oh please, don’t let him end up in Pittsburgh.
How many ways can the greedy find to screw over unsuspecting hardworking Americans?
The DOJ's two-year investigation followed a 2022 ProPublica story that showed how RealPage was helping landlords set rents across the U.S. — in a way that legal experts said could result in cartel-like behavior.
Rent Going Up? One Company’s Algorithm Could Be Why.
Texas-based RealPage’s YieldStar software helps landlords set prices for apartments across the U.S. With rents soaring, critics are concerned that the company’s proprietary algorithm is hurting…
www.propublica.org
January 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
How many ways can the greedy find to screw over unsuspecting hardworking Americans?
I love this!
Mid-game, A.J. Brown was on the bench reading “Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life” by Jim Murphy.
According to Brown, he brings the book to every game because it helps with his mentality ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
According to Brown, he brings the book to every game because it helps with his mentality ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
January 13, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I love this!
I don’t know what to think. He wouldn’t be without a job for even a second if Pittsburgh got rid of him, and I personally think he’s fantastic. What needs to give with the Steelers?
The Steelers are known for being one of the NFL’s most patient teams, believing in continuity above all else.
But Barack Obama was still the sitting president the last time Mike Tomlin won a playoff game.
@mikedefabo.bsky.social on the need for change ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
But Barack Obama was still the sitting president the last time Mike Tomlin won a playoff game.
@mikedefabo.bsky.social on the need for change ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
January 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I don’t know what to think. He wouldn’t be without a job for even a second if Pittsburgh got rid of him, and I personally think he’s fantastic. What needs to give with the Steelers?
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Senate confirmation hearings set to begin this week are likely to reveal a defining trait uniting Donald Trump’s incoming Cabinet: an unflinching allegiance to the president-elect. cnn.it/4fSN0Gq
Trump’s Cabinet picks face tests of loyalty during upcoming confirmation hearings | CNN Politics
Senate confirmation hearings set to begin this week are likely to reveal a defining trait uniting Donald Trump’s incoming Cabinet, regardless of their diverse political backgrounds and uneven qualific...
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January 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Senate confirmation hearings set to begin this week are likely to reveal a defining trait uniting Donald Trump’s incoming Cabinet: an unflinching allegiance to the president-elect. cnn.it/4fSN0Gq
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The need for a debt limit hike of trillions and signs of growing bond market concerns could trim Republican economic plans sharply.
How Wall Street Could Wreck The GOP’s Tax Cut Plans
The need for a debt limit hike of trillions and signs of growing bond market concerns could trim Republican economic plans sharply.
www.huffpost.com
January 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The need for a debt limit hike of trillions and signs of growing bond market concerns could trim Republican economic plans sharply.
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Thrilled to see CLOSE YOUR EYES AND COUNT TO 10 on this list w/ my own faves, incl. @alafairburke.bsky.social @alisongaylin.bsky.social @blacktopkid.bsky.social @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social @lauralippman.bsky.social @harlancoben.bsky.social @meganabbott.bsky.social www.goodreads.com/blog/show/28...
A Month-by-Month Guide to 2025’s Biggest Mysteries & Thrillers
For the dedicated mystery-thriller reader, calendar maintenance is an important discipline. As it happens, 2025 is lining up to be an especially busy...
www.goodreads.com
January 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Thrilled to see CLOSE YOUR EYES AND COUNT TO 10 on this list w/ my own faves, incl. @alafairburke.bsky.social @alisongaylin.bsky.social @blacktopkid.bsky.social @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social @lauralippman.bsky.social @harlancoben.bsky.social @meganabbott.bsky.social www.goodreads.com/blog/show/28...
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‘Each year you delay giving a phone is a big win’: child screen-time solutions from around the world
‘Each year you delay giving a phone is a big win’: child screen-time solutions from around the world
From stringent legislation to grassroots action, Australia and Spain lead the way in tackling children’s use of mobile phones and tablets
If the advent of the affordable mobile phone has given parents a new way to stay in touch with their children, it…
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
‘Each year you delay giving a phone is a big win’: child screen-time solutions from around the world
I was skeptical about the College Football Payoff process…and now I thinks it was a very wise move! No more lose one game early in the season and there’s nothing left to play or root for.
Notre Dame and Ohio State can no longer be underestimated as they prepare for the Jan. 20 national championship.
It'll be the first all-Midwest championship game since … well, ever.
How they can give the Playoff a storybook ending ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
It'll be the first all-Midwest championship game since … well, ever.
How they can give the Playoff a storybook ending ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
January 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I was skeptical about the College Football Payoff process…and now I thinks it was a very wise move! No more lose one game early in the season and there’s nothing left to play or root for.
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Budget options under consideration by House Republicans would cut Medicaid by $2.3 trillion, including elimination of enhanced federal funding for the ACA expansion, reduced funding to states, and a work requirement.
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
Medicaid, ACA, climate measures on GOP chopping block
The menu of potential spending offsets has been circulated by House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington.
www.politico.com
January 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Budget options under consideration by House Republicans would cut Medicaid by $2.3 trillion, including elimination of enhanced federal funding for the ACA expansion, reduced funding to states, and a work requirement.
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
The thing about fact checking is that one has to believe that fact checking is something that one needs to do. Unfortunately, I know many who don’t even stop to think they might need to verify a little tidbit they quickly considered to be the gospel truth.
The idea that something called “fact-checking” could be applied to social-media posts, in aggregate, is absurd,
@ibogost.bsky.social writes. The effort Facebook attempted under the name “fact-checking” was always doomed: theatln.tc/0k7KwlB6
@ibogost.bsky.social writes. The effort Facebook attempted under the name “fact-checking” was always doomed: theatln.tc/0k7KwlB6
January 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The thing about fact checking is that one has to believe that fact checking is something that one needs to do. Unfortunately, I know many who don’t even stop to think they might need to verify a little tidbit they quickly considered to be the gospel truth.
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The #SunsetFire, which broke out in the Hollywood Hills in Southern California on Wednesday evening, is seen behind the iconic Capitol Records building. nbcbay.com/gISJZgI
January 9, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The #SunsetFire, which broke out in the Hollywood Hills in Southern California on Wednesday evening, is seen behind the iconic Capitol Records building. nbcbay.com/gISJZgI
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What could possibly go wrong..
January 8, 2025 at 7:46 AM
What could possibly go wrong..