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tony916.bsky.social
I'm not here for clicks or internet fame. Sacramento, California.
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David Chase on Denise Borino-Quinn, who played Ginny Sack - they found her at that chaotic (15,000 ppl) open call in Harrison, NJ. She was a legal assistant, she didn't even plan to read, she was her friend's moral support - 'You never doubted her for a second.'

Days after a right wing infowars fan shoots two Dems and their spouses, the president’s son calls trans people the biggest terror threat. Outrageous, unserious, shameless.

🚨New report! As co-chair of the APPG on Poverty and Inequality, I've heard evidence of the unacceptable level of hardship Disabled people currently face. The Govt's planned benefits cuts will only deepen inequality and force people further into crisis. www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

So, basically what is happening in the US now is slavery with extra steps. Watch the video.

Untrue. - RZ

Footage showing strikes moments ago by the Israeli Air Force on the studios and offices of the Iranian state-run broadcaster IRIB in Tehran.

The Israeli Air Force has bombed the IRIB building housing the Iranian state television channel. During a live broadcast, an air strike on the building was recorded.

Nine years ago today, Jo Cox was murdered while doing her job. Tragically, the hate and division in our society have only deepened since that dark day. Jo's death was a profound blow to our democracy.

Groan ...

Trump U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council appointee Siggy Flicker comes out against Paul Ingrassia, Trump’s nominee for United States Office of Special Counsel in part because he “supported Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes.”

⚡️Zelensky in Austria talks about reconstruction, return of abducted children, punishing oligarchs.

Thinking about the Civil War, how the north won, but lost Reconstruction and two Taco elections. Think about the culture war battleground when you watch college football and read @hcrichardson.bsky.social on How the south won the Civil War. www.academia.edu/34023793/Pre...

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That's been the plan all along. It's why the GOP have become so arrogant and cocksure, canceling town halls and dismissing their constituents. They don't expect to have to run again. Trump said it on the campaign trail: "You'll never have to vote again."

" … Desde hace tiempo, descanso en la tiniebla dúplice y, de vez en cuando, digo dos palabras, dos, sólo dos con certidumbre: No sé.” Antonio Gamoneda Art by Tejo Verstappen, Blue moon

Nice to see humorous leadership advice to Ellie from Ed Milliband!

Figure at the beach by Nicola Simbari, 1968. Italian, 1927-2012 Oil on canvas

Icebergs Pool, Bondi Beach By Alasdair Lindsay British, b, 1975 - Acrylic on canvas

I hope everyone is making time for some fun this #PrideMonth! A month to celebrate and a month to keep on fighting for the rights of all LGBTQ+ people to be respected. We will not let a hateful minority block the path to progress. I love you!

Window by Anastassia Bordeau French, b. 1979- Oil on canvas

The Beach by Léon Spilliaert, 1908. Belgian, 1881-1946 Indian ink, watercolour and pencil on paper

La Vie est belle by Ton Dubbeldam Dutch , b. 1957 - Oil on panel

Raimondam Čudaram ir pieredze pašvaldību darbā kā ilggadējam Salaspils mēram. Viņš ir strādājis gan kā ministrs, gan kā deputāts, un labi pārzina VARAM jomas.

Pre save our song please! 23 June release date

The US Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is moving from the South China Sea toward the Middle East due to escalating Iran-Israel conflict

Two things: These are indeed incredibly frightening times we live in. and two Captain Kelly and Gabby are two of the most inspiring humans alive now for me. Not just due to their politics but even more so their example of what Love is. Hate is so loud, prevalent & crass, we need more Love now.

Yes, the majority of white US adults vote for fascism. And there are a lot of them. But almost half of all white US folk could also benefit from fascism just by going along to get along... but they say,"Nah! Fascism sucks!"♥️👍🏿 They were exposed to Fox and copaganda too! But it's always felt... off

"I've learned how slowly institutions change. If an institution were to change rapidly, that's Fascism." -- Camille Paglia, 1994 Paglia's remarks from 30 years ago were perfectly suited for the Trump era.

The protest yesterday enormous, widespread, and historically significant about 5-6 million. They are lying for a number that triggers the so-called "Chenoweth Rule" in political science - that no government can survive 3.5% of the population turning against it.

"A lot of Marines, they're all Hispanic." Yep. Again, 1 in every 4 Marines, is Hispanic.

Also, turnip didn’t write this. Miller did.

The pinnacle of hitting is a .400 season. Williams hit .406 in 1941. Gwynn hit .397 in 1994, cut short by the strike. (I think he would have done it.) The only other close contenders are Brett (.390, 1980), Williams again (.388, 1957) and Carew (.388, 1977). Still failing more than six times in ten.

🤔Folks are really wondering if the US military marched all out of step with each other and with minimum effort, because they just can't do any better? No. Many were bringing that "I'm just here so that I don't get fined!" energy. Here's what it looks like when they try. They can all do this. All

Gambling, an industry out of control, doing massive damage to individuals and communities. "Inspections by the Gambling Commission has fallen by 98% in 10 years. Last year 19 compliance ­assessments, 1,149 in 2015-16" www.thetimes.com/article/camp...

The Telegraph: US cuts Ukraine aid, Europe still figuring out what “step up” means — and Kyiv goes DIY With aid drying up and promises unkept, Ukraine is arming itself — because no one else is. euromaidanpress.com/2025/06/15/u...

If you don't know, the London Calling photo is Simonon smashing his bass at the Palladium in NY on 20 Sept 1979. (Demolished, now an NYU dorm.) It was seated, & security kept it that way. The energy frustrated him, so there we go. (He felt bad. It was his favourite.)

Gavin Newsom spoke to @markleibovich.bsky.social at @theatlantic.com : the events of the past few days go to “the very essence of why the fuck am I even here.” Ungated version: archive.ph/atqvT

Like Strummer and the others Simonon is almost self-effacing to a fault - he said he wrote The Guns of Brixton because 'you don't get paid for designing posters.' Jimmy Cliff covered it, for god's sake..

In Iran, the Islamic regime’s morality police abduct, torture, rape, and kill women simply for not covering their hair. I will never understand how anyone can support the Islamic regime of Iran. Woman, Life, Freedom!

This applies to all sports but - and I am not joking - it is absolutely something best understood by a baseball man.

Why is Ali Khamenei alive & 🇮🇷 Supreme Leader? AK is not so popular nor so effective that he couldn’t be quickly replaced. He’s 86, succession plans are mature, & a new SL could steady the regime. Had there been a good case to add him to Friday’s 🎯 list, his replacement would already be in post.

Spectator opposing MPs supporting NC20 to make abortion access a safe and legal right in England and Wales as it is in Northern Ireland because I have kids. 🤡 Mums and dads, non parents all - if you think reproductive rights matter email your MP tonight action.goodlawproject.org/decriminalis...

We heard from several serving military last night who agreed.

I wouldn't dare do this if trump was President....