Vivian M. Lumbard
@vivian-m-lumbard.bsky.social
Retired air traffic controller, award-winning author, former NATCAvist, mom to college-aged autistic twins, genealogist, myriad interests and falls down rabbit holes frequently. Blog: martinlady.wordpress.com Genealogy website: lumbardgenealogy.com
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Rick Scott told me his plan would be to take all of the remaining ACA subsidies and redistribute them to HSA accounts and people can then buy whatever insurance a state certifies. Basically a repeal/replace.
He denied when I asked wouldn’t that create two-tiered system where sick pay much more…
He denied when I asked wouldn’t that create two-tiered system where sick pay much more…
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Rick Scott told me his plan would be to take all of the remaining ACA subsidies and redistribute them to HSA accounts and people can then buy whatever insurance a state certifies. Basically a repeal/replace.
He denied when I asked wouldn’t that create two-tiered system where sick pay much more…
He denied when I asked wouldn’t that create two-tiered system where sick pay much more…
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This Reverend destroys the Christian Nationalism propaganda coming out with his understanding of teachings from The Bible.
November 11, 2025 at 3:47 AM
This Reverend destroys the Christian Nationalism propaganda coming out with his understanding of teachings from The Bible.
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Feds appear to be considering Oregon coast locations for ICE facility
https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/11/feds-appear-to-be-considering-oregon-coast-locations-for-ice-facility.html
https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/11/feds-appear-to-be-considering-oregon-coast-locations-for-ice-facility.html
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Feds appear to be considering Oregon coast locations for ICE facility
https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/11/feds-appear-to-be-considering-oregon-coast-locations-for-ice-facility.html
https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/11/feds-appear-to-be-considering-oregon-coast-locations-for-ice-facility.html
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Why is Trump going after America's air traffic controllers, today of all days?
It's one more way to distract from his decision to increase your health insurance premiums."
It's one more way to distract from his decision to increase your health insurance premiums."
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Why is Trump going after America's air traffic controllers, today of all days?
It's one more way to distract from his decision to increase your health insurance premiums."
It's one more way to distract from his decision to increase your health insurance premiums."
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Some thoughts on the CR/minibus.
1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins.
Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.
1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins.
Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Some thoughts on the CR/minibus.
1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins.
Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.
1 The Dems negotiating with Rs were not freelancing. They coordinated with Sen Schumer. A few were ready to give in on day one, others worked to maximize appropriations wins.
Those voting for the 'deal' are the ones furthest away from electoral consequences.
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The construction industry, where more than a quarter of workers are foreign-born, has long struggled to find enough workers. Now, industry officials say Trump's immigration crackdown is making it worse.
ICE is sending a chill through the construction industry
The construction industry, where more than a quarter of workers are foreign-born, has long struggled to find enough workers. Now, industry officials say Trump's immigration crackdown is making it worse.
n.pr
November 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM
The construction industry, where more than a quarter of workers are foreign-born, has long struggled to find enough workers. Now, industry officials say Trump's immigration crackdown is making it worse.
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NEW: Jan 6 riot defendant arrested outside a Burger King in Cicero, Illinois.
Prosecutors allege a DNA test in August linked him to 2018 kidnapping and sex assault
Just filed:
www.cbsnews.com/news/high-pr...
Prosecutors allege a DNA test in August linked him to 2018 kidnapping and sex assault
Just filed:
www.cbsnews.com/news/high-pr...
High-profile Jan. 6 defendant facing charges of kidnapping and sexually assaulting woman
John Banuelos' case was unique among Capitol riot prosecutions because he was the only defendant accused of pulling and firing a gun while on Capitol grounds.
www.cbsnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM
NEW: Jan 6 riot defendant arrested outside a Burger King in Cicero, Illinois.
Prosecutors allege a DNA test in August linked him to 2018 kidnapping and sex assault
Just filed:
www.cbsnews.com/news/high-pr...
Prosecutors allege a DNA test in August linked him to 2018 kidnapping and sex assault
Just filed:
www.cbsnews.com/news/high-pr...
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Joking aside, the Arc de Trumpf is really going to go across from Memorial Bridge on the Virginia side of the river where it's going to loom over the entrance to Arlington Cemetery...
November 11, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Joking aside, the Arc de Trumpf is really going to go across from Memorial Bridge on the Virginia side of the river where it's going to loom over the entrance to Arlington Cemetery...
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Happy to report that the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign academic senate overwhelmingly passed a resolution against the federal “compact” all of us in higher ed have been offered, encouraging our administrators to keep opposing it. #MADC www.senate.illinois.edu/2025-2026/20...
www.senate.illinois.edu
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Happy to report that the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign academic senate overwhelmingly passed a resolution against the federal “compact” all of us in higher ed have been offered, encouraging our administrators to keep opposing it. #MADC www.senate.illinois.edu/2025-2026/20...
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BREAKING: Senate passes bill to reopen the government as 8 Democrats join with Republicans
Final vote is 60-40.
The Dems who votes YES with 52 Republicans:
Cortez Masto
Durbin
Fetterman
Hassan
Kaine
King
Rosen
Shaheen
This now goes to the House.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Final vote is 60-40.
The Dems who votes YES with 52 Republicans:
Cortez Masto
Durbin
Fetterman
Hassan
Kaine
King
Rosen
Shaheen
This now goes to the House.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Senate passes bill to reopen the government as 8 Democrats join with Republicans to send it to the House
The legislation would keep the government funded through Jan. 30, without extending ACA funds slated to expire. It now goes to the House, which could vote as early as Wednesday.
www.nbcnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:29 AM
BREAKING: Senate passes bill to reopen the government as 8 Democrats join with Republicans
Final vote is 60-40.
The Dems who votes YES with 52 Republicans:
Cortez Masto
Durbin
Fetterman
Hassan
Kaine
King
Rosen
Shaheen
This now goes to the House.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Final vote is 60-40.
The Dems who votes YES with 52 Republicans:
Cortez Masto
Durbin
Fetterman
Hassan
Kaine
King
Rosen
Shaheen
This now goes to the House.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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I voted NO tonight—because we have to address the MAGA health care hike.
By refusing to work with Democrats on a solution before open enrollment started, Republicans have already pushed millions of Americans off the health care cliff.
By refusing to work with Democrats on a solution before open enrollment started, Republicans have already pushed millions of Americans off the health care cliff.
November 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I voted NO tonight—because we have to address the MAGA health care hike.
By refusing to work with Democrats on a solution before open enrollment started, Republicans have already pushed millions of Americans off the health care cliff.
By refusing to work with Democrats on a solution before open enrollment started, Republicans have already pushed millions of Americans off the health care cliff.
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Before this Senate deal to end the shutdown moves forward we need to talk about what’s really in it, and why it’s a bad idea.
November 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Before this Senate deal to end the shutdown moves forward we need to talk about what’s really in it, and why it’s a bad idea.
"Some want to replace it with hierarchy. With feudalism dressed as innovation. With Terms of Service where the Constitution used to be.
"I say: Let them try. Let them make their case. Let them explain why surrendering your agency will make you free."
"I say: Let them try. Let them make their case. Let them explain why surrendering your agency will make you free."
A love letter, of a kind.
A Letter to America
From an American with Love
www.notesfromthecircus.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:13 AM
"Some want to replace it with hierarchy. With feudalism dressed as innovation. With Terms of Service where the Constitution used to be.
"I say: Let them try. Let them make their case. Let them explain why surrendering your agency will make you free."
"I say: Let them try. Let them make their case. Let them explain why surrendering your agency will make you free."
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November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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While Elon Musk blocks food-bank share links on his platform, he could feed 17 million Americans for a month using just 1% of his $491 billion fortune. 1%—that’s all.
Instead he chooses censorship and cruelty over compassion.
MFer.
Instead he chooses censorship and cruelty over compassion.
MFer.
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 AM
While Elon Musk blocks food-bank share links on his platform, he could feed 17 million Americans for a month using just 1% of his $491 billion fortune. 1%—that’s all.
Instead he chooses censorship and cruelty over compassion.
MFer.
Instead he chooses censorship and cruelty over compassion.
MFer.
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Entrepreneurs you say?
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Entrepreneurs you say?
You'd have thought this would've made a bigger impact in the media on this side of the pond.
And nobody noticed? It appears his security detail is just as qualified as his cabinet.
tRump cruises around in ‘The Beast’ with the trunk wide open!
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether
#TheBeast
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
tRump cruises around in ‘The Beast’ with the trunk wide open!
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether
#TheBeast
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
Secret Service responds to concerns over pics of Trump in ‘The Beast’
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
You'd have thought this would've made a bigger impact in the media on this side of the pond.
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Fantastic!
November 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Fantastic!
There is nothing redeemable about this POS.
Trump: The east wing… looked like hell. I didn’t want to sacrifice a great ballroom for an ok ballroom by leaving it..
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
There is nothing redeemable about this POS.
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SEATTLE CURE YOUR VOTES PLEASE
SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
November 11, 2025 at 12:37 AM
SEATTLE CURE YOUR VOTES PLEASE
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"Fascists out of Berkeley"
"Say it loud, say it clear, fascists are not welcome here."
"Say it loud, say it clear, fascists are not welcome here."
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
"Fascists out of Berkeley"
"Say it loud, say it clear, fascists are not welcome here."
"Say it loud, say it clear, fascists are not welcome here."
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Wow, apparently UCPD arrested 4 people for felony vandalism for allegedly hanging up a cardboard bug and putting up posters. 3 are held on $20k bail, 1 on $10k bail.
www.dailycal.org/news/campus/...
www.dailycal.org/news/campus/...
November 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Wow, apparently UCPD arrested 4 people for felony vandalism for allegedly hanging up a cardboard bug and putting up posters. 3 are held on $20k bail, 1 on $10k bail.
www.dailycal.org/news/campus/...
www.dailycal.org/news/campus/...
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San Francisco Clinic Shows Promise in Treating Drug-Fueled Public Breakdowns
By Heather Knight
Most cities offer people experiencing mental health crises and drug addictions just two extreme options: emergency rooms or sobering centers without medical care.
@heatherknightsf.bsky.social Gift link!
By Heather Knight
Most cities offer people experiencing mental health crises and drug addictions just two extreme options: emergency rooms or sobering centers without medical care.
@heatherknightsf.bsky.social Gift link!
A San Francisco Clinic Shows Promise in Treating Drug-Fueled Public Breakdowns
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
San Francisco Clinic Shows Promise in Treating Drug-Fueled Public Breakdowns
By Heather Knight
Most cities offer people experiencing mental health crises and drug addictions just two extreme options: emergency rooms or sobering centers without medical care.
@heatherknightsf.bsky.social Gift link!
By Heather Knight
Most cities offer people experiencing mental health crises and drug addictions just two extreme options: emergency rooms or sobering centers without medical care.
@heatherknightsf.bsky.social Gift link!
This is hilarious, but NSFW.
Watch the video first.
Then read this to see what you missed: genius.com/Oj-the-alien...
Watch the video first.
Then read this to see what you missed: genius.com/Oj-the-alien...
November 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
This is hilarious, but NSFW.
Watch the video first.
Then read this to see what you missed: genius.com/Oj-the-alien...
Watch the video first.
Then read this to see what you missed: genius.com/Oj-the-alien...