@turtlegirlcc.bsky.social
Environmentalist, naturalist, photographer, reader, artist, writer. Engaged in developing coastal resilience. Lives on an eroding sand spit.
Trump adds his birthday to fee-free national parks days, but you have to prove you are a citizen or resident to enter the park for free. So much to unpack there and none of it normal or healthy.
December 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Trump adds his birthday to fee-free national parks days, but you have to prove you are a citizen or resident to enter the park for free. So much to unpack there and none of it normal or healthy.
This is fundamentally broken People who think it’s okay to spend $170 million on unauthorized jet purchases yet åre unwilling to release emergency funds for SNAP to support 20 million households — 42 million people, kids, the disabled, and elderly — who otherwise won’t be able to afford to eat.
October 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
This is fundamentally broken People who think it’s okay to spend $170 million on unauthorized jet purchases yet åre unwilling to release emergency funds for SNAP to support 20 million households — 42 million people, kids, the disabled, and elderly — who otherwise won’t be able to afford to eat.
The government’s emergency was “simply untethered to the facts” wrote District Court Judge Immergut in Oregon in her order stopping deployment of national guard to Portland.
Trump is “simply untethered from the facts.” Perhaps we should be using this as an incantation whenever Trump et al speak.
Trump is “simply untethered from the facts.” Perhaps we should be using this as an incantation whenever Trump et al speak.
October 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The government’s emergency was “simply untethered to the facts” wrote District Court Judge Immergut in Oregon in her order stopping deployment of national guard to Portland.
Trump is “simply untethered from the facts.” Perhaps we should be using this as an incantation whenever Trump et al speak.
Trump is “simply untethered from the facts.” Perhaps we should be using this as an incantation whenever Trump et al speak.
Trump announced an extraordinary deal for the U.S. government to take a 15% share of Nvidia’s H20 chip sales in China to ease restrictions.
Confused by this because I thought we were restricting tech sales to China for National Security. If they pay us a newly formed sales tax those vanish?
Confused by this because I thought we were restricting tech sales to China for National Security. If they pay us a newly formed sales tax those vanish?
August 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Trump announced an extraordinary deal for the U.S. government to take a 15% share of Nvidia’s H20 chip sales in China to ease restrictions.
Confused by this because I thought we were restricting tech sales to China for National Security. If they pay us a newly formed sales tax those vanish?
Confused by this because I thought we were restricting tech sales to China for National Security. If they pay us a newly formed sales tax those vanish?
Tommy Tuberville says Trump’s chronic venous insufficiency is the fault of radical liberals.
Meanwhile, Trump continues his battle with free radicals—after his usual McDonald’s and Diet Coke.
Meanwhile, Trump continues his battle with free radicals—after his usual McDonald’s and Diet Coke.
July 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Tommy Tuberville says Trump’s chronic venous insufficiency is the fault of radical liberals.
Meanwhile, Trump continues his battle with free radicals—after his usual McDonald’s and Diet Coke.
Meanwhile, Trump continues his battle with free radicals—after his usual McDonald’s and Diet Coke.
Paramount just paid Trump a $16 million bride so they can get federal approval for a multimillion dollar sale. This was not a winnable lawsuit for Trump, so I don’t know how else to parse this.
Can we trust CBS News to report on Trump now that they’ve shown their colors?
Can we trust CBS News to report on Trump now that they’ve shown their colors?
July 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Paramount just paid Trump a $16 million bride so they can get federal approval for a multimillion dollar sale. This was not a winnable lawsuit for Trump, so I don’t know how else to parse this.
Can we trust CBS News to report on Trump now that they’ve shown their colors?
Can we trust CBS News to report on Trump now that they’ve shown their colors?
The Republicans who control the federal government acted with a reckless disregard for the well being of Americans, especially the poorest. They casually dismissed millions of Americans in favor of tax cuts for their rich patrons and for trillions in addition debt this nation can’t support.
July 2, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The Republicans who control the federal government acted with a reckless disregard for the well being of Americans, especially the poorest. They casually dismissed millions of Americans in favor of tax cuts for their rich patrons and for trillions in addition debt this nation can’t support.
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The new law makes it illegal to investigate, arrest, prosecute or imprison any woman in England or Wales for terminating her own pregnancy — no matter what term or trimester she's in.
U.K. Parliament bans women from being prosecuted for late-term abortion
The new law makes it illegal to investigate, arrest, prosecute or imprison any woman in England or Wales for terminating her own pregnancy — no matter what term or trimester she's in.
n.pr
June 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The new law makes it illegal to investigate, arrest, prosecute or imprison any woman in England or Wales for terminating her own pregnancy — no matter what term or trimester she's in.
Article I, Section 8, [The Congress shall have Power . . . ] To declare War ...
Trump does has no the authority to declare war on Iran, either formally or by authorizing military to act in ways tantamount to the same. Why are Republicans so willing to give away their Constitutional authority?
Trump does has no the authority to declare war on Iran, either formally or by authorizing military to act in ways tantamount to the same. Why are Republicans so willing to give away their Constitutional authority?
June 18, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Article I, Section 8, [The Congress shall have Power . . . ] To declare War ...
Trump does has no the authority to declare war on Iran, either formally or by authorizing military to act in ways tantamount to the same. Why are Republicans so willing to give away their Constitutional authority?
Trump does has no the authority to declare war on Iran, either formally or by authorizing military to act in ways tantamount to the same. Why are Republicans so willing to give away their Constitutional authority?
Impossible to look at Trump’s parade and not see Soviet-era military parades in Red Square, or compare troops in LA with Tiananmen Square and Kent State.
The counter in NO KINGS protests in my town and across America shows who we are and need to be. Standing up against fascism and autocracy.
The counter in NO KINGS protests in my town and across America shows who we are and need to be. Standing up against fascism and autocracy.
June 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Impossible to look at Trump’s parade and not see Soviet-era military parades in Red Square, or compare troops in LA with Tiananmen Square and Kent State.
The counter in NO KINGS protests in my town and across America shows who we are and need to be. Standing up against fascism and autocracy.
The counter in NO KINGS protests in my town and across America shows who we are and need to be. Standing up against fascism and autocracy.
@maxwellfrost.bsky.social Keep doing what you are doing. Good job today.
June 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
@maxwellfrost.bsky.social Keep doing what you are doing. Good job today.
The problem with peaceful protests in US is law enforcement very rarely allows them to remain peaceful because they assault protestors with tear gas and “non-lethal” weapons, rough up citizens when they feel like it.
Trump is escalating to claim more power. US troops do not belong in our cities.
Trump is escalating to claim more power. US troops do not belong in our cities.
June 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The problem with peaceful protests in US is law enforcement very rarely allows them to remain peaceful because they assault protestors with tear gas and “non-lethal” weapons, rough up citizens when they feel like it.
Trump is escalating to claim more power. US troops do not belong in our cities.
Trump is escalating to claim more power. US troops do not belong in our cities.
SensTodd Young and Ted Cruz propose rebranding Pride Months as “Life” month to “recognize the dignity of human life.”
Republicans might talk about the dignity of human life, but when they show their work, it’s all the opposite. Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP do not promote human dignity, for example.
Republicans might talk about the dignity of human life, but when they show their work, it’s all the opposite. Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP do not promote human dignity, for example.
June 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
SensTodd Young and Ted Cruz propose rebranding Pride Months as “Life” month to “recognize the dignity of human life.”
Republicans might talk about the dignity of human life, but when they show their work, it’s all the opposite. Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP do not promote human dignity, for example.
Republicans might talk about the dignity of human life, but when they show their work, it’s all the opposite. Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP do not promote human dignity, for example.
Trump is poised to acquire $400 million luxury jet from Qatar that will be enhanced with safety and defensive mechanisms at taxpayer expense for limited use as Air Force One for the rest of his term before becoming his personal plane nominally owned by his presidential library. AG claims it’s legal
May 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Trump is poised to acquire $400 million luxury jet from Qatar that will be enhanced with safety and defensive mechanisms at taxpayer expense for limited use as Air Force One for the rest of his term before becoming his personal plane nominally owned by his presidential library. AG claims it’s legal
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Harvard researcher Ari Ne'eman says the policy shifts underway under the Trump administration pose a unique threat to people with disabilities, but that they've fought for rights before and won.
With disability rights under attack, history offers hope and a possible playbook
Harvard researcher Ari Ne'eman says the policy shifts underway under the Trump administration pose a unique threat to people with disabilities, but that they've fought for rights before and won.
www.npr.org
May 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Harvard researcher Ari Ne'eman says the policy shifts underway under the Trump administration pose a unique threat to people with disabilities, but that they've fought for rights before and won.
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"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
May 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
In other news, Kennedy tells Americans they will have to set their own broken bones, do their own heart bypass surgery, and will need to adopt bird flu infected chicken in order to develop natural immunity.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/u...
Kennedy Advises New Parents to ‘Do Your Own Research’ on Vaccines (Gift Article)
In an interview with Dr. Phil, the health secretary offered false information about vaccine oversight and revealed a lack of basic understanding of new drug approvals.
www.nytimes.com
April 30, 2025 at 1:49 AM
In other news, Kennedy tells Americans they will have to set their own broken bones, do their own heart bypass surgery, and will need to adopt bird flu infected chicken in order to develop natural immunity.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/u...
This is insane. Wetlands provide essential services and need to be protected. If taxpayers are subsidizing farmers,it is not unreasonable to get something in return. Crop insurance subsidies alone are almost $12 billion, with the average subsidy being 60% of cost.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
Swampbuster, Which Protects Millions of Acres of Wetland, Is Under Threat (Gift Article)
A longtime provision of federal law called Swampbuster, which has protected millions of acres of wetland from being farmed, is facing a legal challenge.
www.nytimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
This is insane. Wetlands provide essential services and need to be protected. If taxpayers are subsidizing farmers,it is not unreasonable to get something in return. Crop insurance subsidies alone are almost $12 billion, with the average subsidy being 60% of cost.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
Untenable because the billionaires buy Trump and others politicians don’t want it. “Mr. Trump suggested that he liked the idea of making millionaires pay higher taxes to help offset tax cuts for others but also said it would be politically untenable.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...
www.nytimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Untenable because the billionaires buy Trump and others politicians don’t want it. “Mr. Trump suggested that he liked the idea of making millionaires pay higher taxes to help offset tax cuts for others but also said it would be politically untenable.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...
Another Trump lie.
“When asked by reporters Thursday afternoon if he believed Abrego Garcia was entitled to due process, Trump ducked the question.
“I have to refer, again, to the lawyers,” he said in the Oval Office. “I have to do what they ask me to do.”
apnews.com/article/abre...
“When asked by reporters Thursday afternoon if he believed Abrego Garcia was entitled to due process, Trump ducked the question.
“I have to refer, again, to the lawyers,” he said in the Oval Office. “I have to do what they ask me to do.”
apnews.com/article/abre...
Trump officials' defiance over Abrego Garcia's deportation is 'shocking,' appeals court says
A federal appeals court says it is “shocking” that The Trump administration claims it can’t do anything to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia from an El Salvador prison and return him to the U.S.
apnews.com
April 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Another Trump lie.
“When asked by reporters Thursday afternoon if he believed Abrego Garcia was entitled to due process, Trump ducked the question.
“I have to refer, again, to the lawyers,” he said in the Oval Office. “I have to do what they ask me to do.”
apnews.com/article/abre...
“When asked by reporters Thursday afternoon if he believed Abrego Garcia was entitled to due process, Trump ducked the question.
“I have to refer, again, to the lawyers,” he said in the Oval Office. “I have to do what they ask me to do.”
apnews.com/article/abre...
Zero respect for the Constitution, rule of law, or the American people. Let’s not forget that Trump pardoned 1600 people who engaged insurrection, many of them violently.
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WATCH: Trump 'simply floated' idea of deporting U.S. citizens, White House's Leavitt says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that the Trump administration is not sure it is legal to deport U.S. citizens to El Salvador, but that President Donald Trump has “simply floa...
www.pbs.org
April 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Zero respect for the Constitution, rule of law, or the American people. Let’s not forget that Trump pardoned 1600 people who engaged insurrection, many of them violently.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Elon Musk, Ken Griffon, Ken Langone (Home Depot) are complaining about Trump’s tariffs.
You bought Trump, you own the tariffs and the economy. No returns
But, you say, there was a manufacturing defect. No, we answer. This was a feature that was well-publicized by Trump before purchase.
You bought Trump, you own the tariffs and the economy. No returns
But, you say, there was a manufacturing defect. No, we answer. This was a feature that was well-publicized by Trump before purchase.
April 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Elon Musk, Ken Griffon, Ken Langone (Home Depot) are complaining about Trump’s tariffs.
You bought Trump, you own the tariffs and the economy. No returns
But, you say, there was a manufacturing defect. No, we answer. This was a feature that was well-publicized by Trump before purchase.
You bought Trump, you own the tariffs and the economy. No returns
But, you say, there was a manufacturing defect. No, we answer. This was a feature that was well-publicized by Trump before purchase.
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Please share!!! This is getting ridiculous—they just can’t accept a loss. Please help spread the word to North Carolina. The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in a 2-1 decision that over 60,000 votes cast in last year’s closely contested state Supreme Court race must be verified and recounted.
April 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Please share!!! This is getting ridiculous—they just can’t accept a loss. Please help spread the word to North Carolina. The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled in a 2-1 decision that over 60,000 votes cast in last year’s closely contested state Supreme Court race must be verified and recounted.
Trump is an economic illiterate. We are all screwed because Trump cares only about his perceived power.
All he’s doing is causing the U.S. to bleed out. Losing on all fronts, internally and globally. Our allies will just work around him. Even his billionaire donors will lose.
What a fuck-up.
All he’s doing is causing the U.S. to bleed out. Losing on all fronts, internally and globally. Our allies will just work around him. Even his billionaire donors will lose.
What a fuck-up.
April 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Trump is an economic illiterate. We are all screwed because Trump cares only about his perceived power.
All he’s doing is causing the U.S. to bleed out. Losing on all fronts, internally and globally. Our allies will just work around him. Even his billionaire donors will lose.
What a fuck-up.
All he’s doing is causing the U.S. to bleed out. Losing on all fronts, internally and globally. Our allies will just work around him. Even his billionaire donors will lose.
What a fuck-up.
Trump is trying to divert attention away from his misdeeds by with a third term. He pulls this out every time momentum is gaining in opposition to his activities. The national security breach by ALL of his top defense and security people is certainly one of those moments.
IGNORE the bait.
IGNORE the bait.
March 30, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Trump is trying to divert attention away from his misdeeds by with a third term. He pulls this out every time momentum is gaining in opposition to his activities. The national security breach by ALL of his top defense and security people is certainly one of those moments.
IGNORE the bait.
IGNORE the bait.