Marianne Bateman
@vicechair.bsky.social
Entrepreneur, author , yoga teacher extraordinaire!
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This is a pretty important point!
The correct way to connect the authoritarian presence in LA and the Big Beautiful Bill is that the bill gives the government the resources to do this in dozens of cities at once. So if you don't like what's happening in LA, it's coming to your town if the bill passes.
June 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
This is a pretty important point!
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While Elon Musk and Donald Trump continue their public break up and tear down, the real story is the man replacing Musk at DOGE: Russell Vought.
Democracy Docket dug into Vought and his plans to wreak havoc on millions of Americans. Fund reporting that focuses on facts and cuts through the noise.
Democracy Docket dug into Vought and his plans to wreak havoc on millions of Americans. Fund reporting that focuses on facts and cuts through the noise.
Meet Russell Vought, the New Face of the DOGE Agenda
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
June 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
While Elon Musk and Donald Trump continue their public break up and tear down, the real story is the man replacing Musk at DOGE: Russell Vought.
Democracy Docket dug into Vought and his plans to wreak havoc on millions of Americans. Fund reporting that focuses on facts and cuts through the noise.
Democracy Docket dug into Vought and his plans to wreak havoc on millions of Americans. Fund reporting that focuses on facts and cuts through the noise.
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May 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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May 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Here is an awesome
Graduation gift ! Tuck a crisp Benjamin in there and you will
Be a hero! a.co/d/5hKHdnn
Graduation gift ! Tuck a crisp Benjamin in there and you will
Be a hero! a.co/d/5hKHdnn
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RETWEET if you stand with Judge Hannah Dugan!
April 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
RETWEET if you stand with Judge Hannah Dugan!
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The SAVE Act would make voting incredibly difficult for Americans—especially for rural voters, tribal citizens, people of color, disabled people, unhoused people, people living below the poverty line, and transgender people, writes @queenmab.bsky.social
rewirenewsgroup.com/2025/04/01/o...
rewirenewsgroup.com/2025/04/01/o...
Opinion: The SAVE Act Will Disenfranchise Entire Swaths of Voters
Tracking down documentary proof of citizenship is hard enough, but what do you do if the name on your birth certificate doesn’t match your current name?
rewirenewsgroup.com
April 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The SAVE Act would make voting incredibly difficult for Americans—especially for rural voters, tribal citizens, people of color, disabled people, unhoused people, people living below the poverty line, and transgender people, writes @queenmab.bsky.social
rewirenewsgroup.com/2025/04/01/o...
rewirenewsgroup.com/2025/04/01/o...
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U.S. Defence Secretary #PeteHegseth had included his wife and brother in a second chat to share details of the same strike, a revelation that is now drawing fresh criticism against the Trump administration.
www.thehindu.com/news/interna...
www.thehindu.com/news/interna...
Trump officials had a second Signal chat where details of Yemen strike were shared
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces criticism for sharing military airstrike details in unauthorized Signal chats.
www.thehindu.com
April 21, 2025 at 2:39 AM
U.S. Defence Secretary #PeteHegseth had included his wife and brother in a second chat to share details of the same strike, a revelation that is now drawing fresh criticism against the Trump administration.
www.thehindu.com/news/interna...
www.thehindu.com/news/interna...
Thrilled to report that my book is almost ready for publication on Amazon!
April 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Thrilled to report that my book is almost ready for publication on Amazon!
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Trump repeals our most significant environmental regulations: incl limits on pollution from tailpipes & smokestacks, to protection for wetlands, regulation of greenhouse gases that are heating the planet.
No reference to protecting the environment or public health
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...
No reference to protecting the environment or public health
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...
E.P.A. Declares ‘Greatest Day of Deregulation Our Nation Has Seen’
Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, said he would revise or repeal dozens of air, water and climate protections to help industries.
www.nytimes.com
March 12, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Trump repeals our most significant environmental regulations: incl limits on pollution from tailpipes & smokestacks, to protection for wetlands, regulation of greenhouse gases that are heating the planet.
No reference to protecting the environment or public health
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...
No reference to protecting the environment or public health
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...
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Habitat for Humanity.
For fucks sake.
For fucks sake.
The FBI is moving to criminalize groups like Habitat for Humanity for receiving grants from the Environmental Protection Agency under the Biden administration.
FBI ordered Citibank to freeze the group bank's accounts.
newrepublic.com/post/192660/...
FBI ordered Citibank to freeze the group bank's accounts.
newrepublic.com/post/192660/...
Trump’s FBI Moves to Criminally Charge Major Climate Groups
The Trump administration is targeting climate organizations that received a Biden-era grant.
newrepublic.com
March 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Habitat for Humanity.
For fucks sake.
For fucks sake.
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Just 20% of New York City voters approved of Mayor Eric Adams’s job performance in a poll released Wednesday, and more than half said he should resign.
Most Voters Want Eric Adams to Resign as Approval Rating Hits Record Low
More than half of New York City voters surveyed in a Quinnipiac University poll said that Mayor Eric Adams should resign.
www.nytimes.com
March 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Just 20% of New York City voters approved of Mayor Eric Adams’s job performance in a poll released Wednesday, and more than half said he should resign.
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The Trump administration should be ashamed.
Our veterans risked their lives for our country, and their care and services should never be at risk, period.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/u...
Our veterans risked their lives for our country, and their care and services should never be at risk, period.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/u...
Trump Administration Plans to Eliminate More Than 80,000 Veterans Affairs Employees
The cuts would be a major escalation of the downsizing that has already occurred at the department, which provides health care and many other services to veterans.
www.nytimes.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Trump administration should be ashamed.
Our veterans risked their lives for our country, and their care and services should never be at risk, period.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/u...
Our veterans risked their lives for our country, and their care and services should never be at risk, period.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/u...
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This is how it’s done.
Gov. Mills: I’ll comply with the state and federal laws
Trump: We are the federal law. You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funds.
Gov Mills: See you in court
Trump: We are the federal law. You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funds.
Gov Mills: See you in court
February 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This is how it’s done.
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We refuse to let the oligarchs win and control us, and I feel a sea change (link to full video in reply)
February 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
We refuse to let the oligarchs win and control us, and I feel a sea change (link to full video in reply)
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February 22, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Last week I paid $11.00 for a dozen eggs at a Korean supermarket . Today I went to Costco and paid $0.00 because there aren’t any eggs .
Welcome to the new pre Cold War USSR ,folks !
Welcome to the new pre Cold War USSR ,folks !
February 4, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Last week I paid $11.00 for a dozen eggs at a Korean supermarket . Today I went to Costco and paid $0.00 because there aren’t any eggs .
Welcome to the new pre Cold War USSR ,folks !
Welcome to the new pre Cold War USSR ,folks !
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BREAKING: If Donald Trump hadn’t won the presidential election in November, the Justice Department would have had ample evidence to convict him at trial of trying to obstruct the 2020 election results, special counsel Jack Smith said.
Justice Dept. releases Trump special counsel report on Jan. 6 case
President-elect Donald Trump had tried to prevent the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report before taking office next week.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
BREAKING: If Donald Trump hadn’t won the presidential election in November, the Justice Department would have had ample evidence to convict him at trial of trying to obstruct the 2020 election results, special counsel Jack Smith said.
Keep an eye on this Lakin Reilly Bill that just steamed through the House and is on its way to the Senate . It is written to deprive DACA recipients of due process and sets the stage for mass deportations.
My Congressman voted against it . How about yours ?
My Congressman voted against it . How about yours ?
January 14, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Keep an eye on this Lakin Reilly Bill that just steamed through the House and is on its way to the Senate . It is written to deprive DACA recipients of due process and sets the stage for mass deportations.
My Congressman voted against it . How about yours ?
My Congressman voted against it . How about yours ?
@julieleach953.bsky.social
Beware this phishing communication . Gave themselves dead away by invoking MAGA!
Beware this phishing communication . Gave themselves dead away by invoking MAGA!
January 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
@julieleach953.bsky.social
Beware this phishing communication . Gave themselves dead away by invoking MAGA!
Beware this phishing communication . Gave themselves dead away by invoking MAGA!