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BlueSky Librarian, LI, NY, 79-year-old Grandma of 9, 17-8, sister of 5 younger brothers, mom of 4 daughters, Lifelong Feminist. Links to substack, NYT, Guardian, and magazines behind paywalls.
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submitted 1 hour ago • 64 comments

“Welfare checks” www.cnn.com/2025/06/05/p...

submitted 16 hours ago • 0 comments

A coalition of around 70 law professors, attorneys, and former Florida Supreme Court justices has filed an ethics complaint with the Florida Bar against Bondi. They accuse her of serious professional misconduct that undermines the rule of law and justice during her time as U.S. Attorney General.

submitted 17 hours ago • 7 comments

No matter where you live, there’s probably an Indivisible group near you that’s organizing the pro-democracy majority to reclaim its power. Find your local group: indivisible.org/groups Or let us help connect you with your nearest organizers: indivisibleproject.formstack.com/forms/organi...

submitted 16 hours ago • 20 comments

More noise Steve Bannon is calling for Elon Musk to be deported: “I am of the strong belief that he is an illegal alien, and he should be deported from the country immediately,” he told The New York Times.

submitted 17 hours ago • 38 comments

More power to Wired, leading the pack in journalism for this moment.

submitted 16 hours ago • 8 comments

once again I must tap my own sign

submitted 19 hours ago • 215 comments

I'm just glad one of these men has the nuclear codes and the other has all our personal data.

submitted 20 hours ago • 1659 comments

These two psychos have access to all your personal data, by the way.

submitted 18 hours ago • 707 comments

The Florida Bar has filed misconduct charges against Attorney General Pam Bondi. She has been in violation of multiple ethics rules since being sworn in.

submitted 18 hours ago • 839 comments

Elon Musk getting in a little snit and threatening to pull the rockets essential to supplying the humans on the International Space Station is why the government should NOT award him critical contracts, like SpaceLink proving Internet access in war/disasters.

submitted 19 hours ago • 151 comments

This is the best day ever to be in a group chat with people who aren’t online. They react to every piece of breaking news about the beef like you’re Paul Revere.

submitted 18 hours ago • 292 comments

Methinks Elon is one ketamine bender away from tweeting how Trump stole the 2024 election.

submitted 17 hours ago • 410 comments

US Senator warning there might not be elections. Just normal stuff.

submitted 17 hours ago • 1 comment

As Trump and Musk attack each other, don't forget: their ongoing DOGE cuts have made your life worse. It doesn't matter who wins the Trump-Musk feud. Thanks to them, millions of Americans have already lost crucial public services. youtu.be/M5LD2CSOzmI?...

submitted 18 hours ago • 93 comments

Musk and Trump are a great example of why men are too emotional to lead.

submitted 19 hours ago • 65 comments

Bannon is urging Trump to deport Musk www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...

submitted 20 hours ago • 181 comments

Musk says Trump should be impeached!!! BAHAHAHA

submitted 20 hours ago • 137 comments

"The . . . bill passed by the House raises the maximum child tax credit to $2,500. But about a third of children would not receive the full credit because their parents have low wages or lack jobs." Explore this gift article . . . . You can read it for free . . . www.nytimes.com/2025/06/05/u...

submitted 18 hours ago • 0 comments

If you want to watch something that will make you feel smarter instead of sucking brain cells out of your head with today's crazy, The Autocracy and Democracy Series: Dahlia Lithwick on the Courts This matters a lot more than watching Trump & Musk feud open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

submitted 17 hours ago • 22 comments

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submitted 18 hours ago • 1 comment

I’m also just thinking about the White House has absolutely no idea how much information Elon walked away with. He had access to the Treasury payment systems. He had access to the network. Remember when they installed Starlink at the WH. Bro. This could get real messy for everybody.

submitted 21 hours ago • 47 comments

I will be 80 in July. 9 grandkids 18 to 8 keep me young.

submitted 18 hours ago • 1 comment

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submitted 19 hours ago • 0 comments

This morning, Democrats tried to subpoena Elon Musk so he could answer to the American people. But instead of standing with us, Republicans spent about 30 minutes scrambling to shut down debate and protect their favorite billionaire.

submitted 1 day ago • 159 comments

CBP racial profiling of returning U.S. school children www.fox13seattle.com/news/seattle...

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

It is in fact possible to follow court orders and return mistakenly deported people: www.reuters.com/world/us/gua...

submitted 1 day ago • 1 comment

Ah, the golden age.

submitted 1 day ago • 1171 comments

Putin’s planning to take over Moldova next Russia wants to deploy 10,000 troops in the separatist Transnistria region on Ukraine’s border and aims to install a pro-Kremlin government in Moldova to do so, the country’s prime minister has said. on.ft.com/3SAlB2Q

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

Why is the American president repeating Russian threats without comment?

submitted 1 day ago • 928 comments

A top coronavirus vaccine adviser at the CDC has resigned, citing concerns that she could no longer help vulnerable people after officials rescinded recommendations to immunize children and pregnant women.

submitted 1 day ago • 419 comments

#climatechange #climatecrises #greenenergy #science #globalwarming

submitted 3 days ago • 8 comments

If you find yourself fighting with other Dems about Biden, keep in mind that Tapper and the corporate media are part of the oligarchy, and they want us fighting.

submitted 2 days ago • 207 comments

Robin Williams on Donald Trump from 2012 youtu.be/kupZj_TN_XI?si… l wish he and Zappa were still here. Frank to tear Trump apart with raw truth and Robin to make him the laughing stock of anyone with a working brain.

submitted 1 day ago • 2 comments

Attn MAGAts: I block anything to do with your unholy alliance. If I want to taste your bullshit, I know where to find it. After 9 long years, there's nothing you can say that hasn't been said before ad nauseam. So you're not welcome on my feed. Bye Felicia.

submitted 191 days ago • 2 comments

As always clear and concise from Greg.

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

Ukraine has lessons for beating bullies open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

The last time he pulled this Muslim ban BS, people rushed into the streets in disgust & lawyers raced to the airports to help. Now, no one’s shocked, everyone is numb… This country is in seriously scary shape

submitted 1 day ago • 206 comments

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submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

It's important to challenge this in the courts. It's also important to understand that Trump engages in performative behavior when he wants you to ignore something else he's doing. Don't look away.

submitted 1 day ago • 139 comments

🚨🚨🚨 In the last two hours, the Trump admin: - Banned all immigrant visas from 19 countries, including Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela - Banned all student and researcher visas to Harvard - Colluded with Texas to kick 20,000 undocumented college students off of in-state tuition.

submitted 1 day ago • 162 comments

A win! A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to eliminate Job Corps a Department of Labor program that provides job training to young people entering the workforce.

submitted 1 day ago • 83 comments