towartm.bsky.social
@towartm.bsky.social
Canadian writer for screen and tv.
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Pro tip:

With Chief Judge Boasberg moving full steam ahead on finding which US officials were responsible for ordering defiance of his order...

And whistleblower most likely to testify...

Here's where this is heading in significant part:

www.justsecurity.org/116777/bove-...
Whistleblower Documents Implicate Emil Bove in Criminal Contempt Order by Chief Judge Boasberg
Email released by whistleblower would presumably implicate Bove in the “contumacious conduct” identified by Chief Judge Boasberg.
www.justsecurity.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.

There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.

Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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I will confess, I have never seen a situation before where the grand jury never saw the indictment, so the remedy is unknown, but I can’t believe an unseen indictment could be valid.
Times www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
Lindsey Halligan Admits Grand Jury Never Saw Final Comey Indictment
Grand jurors have to vote on indictments to approve them, but a prosecutor told the judge in the case that only the foreperson formally approved the second charging document, a move that could…
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Rep. Clay Higgins (R-Louisiana) was the only person in the House to vote no on releasing the Epstein files.

“This bill reveals and injures thousands of innocent people — witnesses, people who provided alibis, family members, etc.,” he said.
Only lawmaker to vote no on Epstein files calls it a ‘principled’ stand
Rep. Clay Higgins, an outspoken Trump supporter, said he was “‘NO’ on this bill from the beginning,” arguing that innocent people will be hurt by the disclosures.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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The popular chatbot has integrated several applications in similar deals in recent months, including PayPal, Walmart and Spotify.
Intuit Will Pay OpenAI $100 Million In Deal Combining TurboTax And ChatGPT
The popular chatbot has integrated several applications in similar deals in recent months, including PayPal, Walmart and Spotify.
www.forbes.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Good morning Tigard/Portland! I hope you were able to enjoy the sunrise from outside of a car this morning. 🌅😍
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Breaking: An Epstein survivor just silenced press conference attendees when she delivered the following remarks:

“Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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An outbreak of botulism tied to contaminated baby formula has sickened at least 23 infants since August. The formula, from the company ByHeart, has been recalled, but botulism is a continuing, if rare, threat. Here’s what you need to know.
There’s a Botulism Outbreak. What Do You Need to Know?
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Today’s episode of “there is a better way.” Helsinki went a full year without a car-related fatality. For the 90th million time, we ask-why not here? Why can’t we have the healthy, safe, secure, efficient, civilized goods others have: schools free of mass shootings, safe sidewalks, health care…
Helsinki just went a full year without a single traffic death
The capital city is Finnish’ed with car-related fatalities.
www.politico.eu
November 18, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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Kristi Noem is mad that protesters are blowing whistles at ICE agents.
November 18, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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When Trump blessed Tucker's interview with Nick Fuentes, he was acknowledging that the white nationalist constituency inside the MAGA coalition has grown too big to marginalize.

On the pod, @zackbeauchamp.bsky.social is brilliant on this and what it means for Vance:
newrepublic.com/article/2033...
Trump Accidentally Stabs Vance in the Back as MAGA Erupts in Civil War
As Trump’s comments about neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes create a surprising problem for JD Vance, the author of a piece on the Fuentes fiasco explains why this has ignited a civil war inside MAGA that is abou...
newrepublic.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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The petition had garnered widespread fears that the court could overturn its precedent on same-sex marriage.
Supreme Court Won’t Consider Overturning Same-Sex Marriage
The petition had garnered widespread fears that the court could overturn its precedent on same-sex marriage.
www.forbes.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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🚨BREAKING: In a sweeping victory for voters, a Utah court struck down the GOP-controlled legislature’s congressional gerrymander and a companion law designed to entrench partisan power — restoring a fair map for the 2026 elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Utah Judge Strikes Down GOP Gerrymander, Restores Voter-Approved Fair Map
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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November 17, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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KARL: The president claims that Thanksgiving costs are down 25%. Does he know that's not true?

HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--

KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.

November 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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And there it goes!

After separating from its Falcon 9 rocket, #CopernicusEU Sentinel-6B is now flying solo under the care of @operations.esa.int.

We’re waiting to receive its first signal 📡

@eumetsat.int @euspa.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @climate.noaa.gov @cnes.fr
November 17, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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"Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob."

—FDR, 1936
November 16, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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"A citizens group in Ontario, California is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving federal immigration agents.

They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."

abc7.com/post/ontario...
Immigrant rights group placing 'ICE stole someone here' signs in Ontario
A citizens group in Ontario is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving ICE agents detaining and arresting undocumented immigrants.
abc7.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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Beautiful oaks in the hills above Marin, California #Photography #Monochrome #B&W #Flora 📷
November 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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President Trump said he no longer endorsed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia), his former staunch ally, and that he would support a conservative challenge against her in the next Republican primary election if it were the right candidate.
Trump cuts ties with Marjorie Taylor Greene in breakup of MAGA allies
In response, Greene accused the president of lying about her due to her stance on the release of more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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My painting MOUNT HOOD
November 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.

Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
November 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM