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Author, observer, but-wait-a-minute critical thinker.
So far, keeping this separate from my fiction author world, but that could change.
Author, observer, but-wait-a-minute critical thinker.
So far, keeping this separate from my fiction author world, but that could change.
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When you keep thinking of a movie scene and then you realize what happened that made you think of it . . .
(SPOILER: It's Mike Johnson and all who voted for the Big Pick-Your-Own-B-Word Bill.)
(SPOILER: It's Mike Johnson and all who voted for the Big Pick-Your-Own-B-Word Bill.)
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We’re giving $40 billion to Argentina.
This is $5 billion MORE that the entire USAID budget that DOGE cut.
This is $5 billion MORE that the entire USAID budget that DOGE cut.
October 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We’re giving $40 billion to Argentina.
This is $5 billion MORE that the entire USAID budget that DOGE cut.
This is $5 billion MORE that the entire USAID budget that DOGE cut.
And gas in my area is now 60 cents higher . . . more than 25% higher.
October 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
And gas in my area is now 60 cents higher . . . more than 25% higher.
Updates for during the shutdown for calling in to the people who are supposed to be representing us.
October 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Updates for during the shutdown for calling in to the people who are supposed to be representing us.
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Another week, another Republican gerrymander rammed through at the expense of minority voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
This Week at Democracy Docket: Yet Another GOP Gerrymander, While DOJ Moves to Gain Control Over Elections
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Another week, another Republican gerrymander rammed through at the expense of minority voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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🚨BREAKING: A coalition of pro-voting groups is suing Indiana over two new anti-voting laws they say unfairly target naturalized citizens and threaten to remove eligible voters from the rolls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Indiana’s New Anti-Voting Laws Challenged for Targeting Naturalized Citizens - Democracy Docket
A coalition of pro-voting groups is suing Indiana over two new anti-voting laws they say unfairly target naturalized citizens and threaten to remove eligible voters from the rolls.
www.democracydocket.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
🚨BREAKING: A coalition of pro-voting groups is suing Indiana over two new anti-voting laws they say unfairly target naturalized citizens and threaten to remove eligible voters from the rolls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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If North Carolina enacts this new map, it will be sued.
I don't bluff and I usually win.
I don't bluff and I usually win.
North Carolina moved closer Tuesday to dismantling a historically Black congressional district in a move one of its former representatives described as “blatant discrimination.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
‘Blatant Discrimination’: North Carolina Advances GOP Gerrymander at the Expense of Black Voters
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:39 AM
If North Carolina enacts this new map, it will be sued.
I don't bluff and I usually win.
I don't bluff and I usually win.
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President Trump admitted that the bailout, even if it succeeds, will provide little benefit to Americans.
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UPDATE: Taxpayer bailout of Argentina may grow to $40 billion
The bailout, which Trump admitted is of little benefit to Americans, keeps getting bigger.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
President Trump admitted that the bailout, even if it succeeds, will provide little benefit to Americans.
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No Kings! Indianapolis, Indiana 🚫👑🐸✌️
October 19, 2025 at 5:06 AM
No Kings! Indianapolis, Indiana 🚫👑🐸✌️
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“.. It was not immediately clear where the funding for the jets came from.”
@nytimes.com
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@nytimes.com
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October 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
“.. It was not immediately clear where the funding for the jets came from.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
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Amazing turnout all across the USA! Drop your city, state, and total turnout in the comments below! Make sure your city’s counted! We’ve got thousands of coalition members helping verify numbers, but we want to double-check everything!
October 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Amazing turnout all across the USA! Drop your city, state, and total turnout in the comments below! Make sure your city’s counted! We’ve got thousands of coalition members helping verify numbers, but we want to double-check everything!
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Way to go, everyone! Huge turnouts from small towns to big cities all across the country!
October 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Way to go, everyone! Huge turnouts from small towns to big cities all across the country!
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Wow, lots of American flags and peace . Sure doesn’t seem like people who hate America you absolute embarrassment Speaker Johnson
October 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Wow, lots of American flags and peace . Sure doesn’t seem like people who hate America you absolute embarrassment Speaker Johnson
Sound sample from No Kings in Florence, Ky.
October 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Sound sample from No Kings in Florence, Ky.
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Trump commuting Santos is not just a curiosity. It’s a feature of corruption… it’s a message… if you like me you can get away with anything. If we accept this as ok our kids will never forgive us
October 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Trump commuting Santos is not just a curiosity. It’s a feature of corruption… it’s a message… if you like me you can get away with anything. If we accept this as ok our kids will never forgive us
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The war zone in Portland is out of control.
October 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The war zone in Portland is out of control.
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New rule. If Congress doesn’t work, they don’t get paid.
Who thinks that sounds good? ✋
Who thinks that sounds good? ✋
Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 74 out of the last 86 days.
They have worked 12 days in 3 months.
Epstein Shutdown.
They have worked 12 days in 3 months.
Epstein Shutdown.
October 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
New rule. If Congress doesn’t work, they don’t get paid.
Who thinks that sounds good? ✋
Who thinks that sounds good? ✋
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🚨BREAKING: In the latest showcase of President Donald Trump’s influence over the Justice Department, two veteran federal prosecutors were fired for refusing to bring criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) — further exposing how the DOJ is being weaponized.
Federal Prosecutors Fired After Refusing Trump’s Pressure to Charge His Political Adversary
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
🚨BREAKING: In the latest showcase of President Donald Trump’s influence over the Justice Department, two veteran federal prosecutors were fired for refusing to bring criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) — further exposing how the DOJ is being weaponized.
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Since @jkbjournalist.bsky.social hasn't posted this here yet:
"Jeffrey Epstein skied with, had dinners with, a former top Florida prosecutor who worked on his sweetheart plea deal, new docs show." www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
"Jeffrey Epstein skied with, had dinners with, a former top Florida prosecutor who worked on his sweetheart plea deal, new docs show." www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Epstein skied with, had dinners with a top Florida prosecutor on his case, docs show
Matthew Menchel, who spearheaded Jeffrey Epstein’s 2007 criminal prosecution, left the DOJ in 2008 to take a job as a trial lawyer at Kobre & Kim. Epstein’s calendars show Menchel met with Epstein in ...
www.miamiherald.com
October 18, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Since @jkbjournalist.bsky.social hasn't posted this here yet:
"Jeffrey Epstein skied with, had dinners with, a former top Florida prosecutor who worked on his sweetheart plea deal, new docs show." www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
"Jeffrey Epstein skied with, had dinners with, a former top Florida prosecutor who worked on his sweetheart plea deal, new docs show." www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
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UPDATE — MEMPHIS: “Elected officials claim deployment of the National Guard violates the TN Constitution… Councilman JB Smiley Jr., Commissioners Erika Sugarmon & Brooks, Mayor Lee Harris, Reps. Hardaway & Salinas, Sen. Yarbro plaintiffs in the suit…” www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/l...
October 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
UPDATE — MEMPHIS: “Elected officials claim deployment of the National Guard violates the TN Constitution… Councilman JB Smiley Jr., Commissioners Erika Sugarmon & Brooks, Mayor Lee Harris, Reps. Hardaway & Salinas, Sen. Yarbro plaintiffs in the suit…” www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/l...
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Trump has asked the Supreme Court to immediately authorize the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, arguing that they are needed to “protect federal agents carrying out immigration enforcement operations”.
October 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Trump has asked the Supreme Court to immediately authorize the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, arguing that they are needed to “protect federal agents carrying out immigration enforcement operations”.
Came to post a video on Bluesky, but the option's not there. Only image, gif, emoji. I use it on my laptop (not phone). Thought I might have missed an update . . . but don't see where that would be listed. Anyone solved similar?
October 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Came to post a video on Bluesky, but the option's not there. Only image, gif, emoji. I use it on my laptop (not phone). Thought I might have missed an update . . . but don't see where that would be listed. Anyone solved similar?