Michele Waggner
@chelew.bsky.social
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created November 16, 2024
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The Editorial Board (@editorialboard.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
11. As the office of Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has said, the Trust Act “reflects the unremarkable proposition that immigration enforcement is the responsibility of the federal government.” www.nhregister.com/connecticut/...
Connecticut DSA (@ctdsa.org) reposted
Next wednesday CT DSA will join activists supporting the people who have been on hunger strike for over a month at the Cheshire Correctional Institue, following new reports of suicide inside the prison.
The New York Times (@nytimes.com) reposted
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of health and human services, is endangering the health of the American people now and into the future. He must resign,” Senator Bernie Sanders writes in a guest essay.
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns. The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate. Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care. The list goes on and on. Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
That’s what was being negotiated in the limo.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
The cynical tin foil hat wearer might think that this “Ukraine Summit” was just a chance for Donnir and Pootie to jump in limos to talk privately about the whole Epstein mess threatening to bring their high-rolling, child-molesting, billionaire-buddy juggernaut to a screeching halt.
ProPublica (@propublica.org) reposted
About 90 VA staffers in the Texas region turned down job offers “due to the uncertainty of reorganization,” officials wrote. What’s more, low morale was causing existing employees to not recommend working at the medical centers, they added.
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
The upward redistribution of wealth over the past 50 years has shifted $80 trillion from the bottom 90% of Americans to the top 1%. That’s $80 trillion that would have gone into the paychecks of the working class. The greatest trick of all is trickle-down economics.
Richard Blumenthal (@blumenthal.senate.gov) reposted
Trump tirelessly exploits power for personal profit—including crypto—the public interest be damned. He’s grifter-in-chief, in an Administration filled with them. theintercept.com/2025/08/09/t...
Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell.bsky.social) reposted
It’s Back-To-School Month! Remember, reading is fundamental for ages 5 through 79!
Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) reposted
The EPA is preparing to cancel $7 billion in grants intended to fund rooftop solar projects for low- and middle-income households. Officials plan to send notices to all 60 recipients in the Solar for All program, spanning 49 states, informing them that their funding has been revoked.
Phil (@darkphil.bsky.social) reposted
Birds of a feather….. This mother fuc*er is part of a huge flock.
Patsy “Resistance Kitty” Evans Ph.D. (@drharmony.net) reposted
Shelby Kent-Stewart (@shelbykstewart.bsky.social) reposted
Based on what we know about sex-trafficking of children, why has this abomination fallen between the cracks? Where are the children zip-tied and abducted by ICE? Who are they? Where are they?
The Guardian (@theguardian.com) reposted
Epstein confidante Ghislaine Maxwell transferred to lower-security prison in Texas
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
That explains why she arranged impregnation by the rich old guy.
Steve Saideman (@smsaideman.bsky.social) reposted
Hey, everytime this is brought up, people assume that Vought loves his daughter. Maybe he is bitter than NIH kept her alive?
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social)
youtu.be/dW7ozjPOzTA?...
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youtu.be/dW7ozjPOzTA?...
Arianeh Sajadi, Esq. (@arianehsajadi.bsky.social) reposted
What in the Putin is this? 🆘🇺🇸
Dale Ryder (@kryton3298.bsky.social) reposted
Devex (@devex.com) reposted
Devex Associate Editor Thomas Cserep sits down with reporters Elissa Miolene and Jesse Chase-Lubitz to discuss some of the key takeaways from the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
I blame the Clintons for destroying what the Democratic Party stood for.
ProPublica (@propublica.org) reposted reply parent
In our investigation, we interviewed more than 200 people, obtained troves of documents and filed suit against the FDA after the agency said it would take years to turn over public records. More on how we conducted our reporting, which spanned more than a year:
fabstaface.bsky.social (@fabstaface.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Chris Murphy (@chrismurphyct.bsky.social) reposted
Donald Trump, a weak and dangerously reckless president, has put the United States on a path to a war in the Middle East that the country does not want, the law does not allow, and our security does not demand.
James Medlock (@jdcmedlock.bsky.social) reposted
I would encourage republicans to run against the idea of public holidays
Dr. Craig L., 🌊 🦋 (@bluekentucky.bsky.social) reposted
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
We elect (and re-elect) intelligent, capable people in Connecticut, the Land of Steady Habits. Funny how they’re almost always Democrats.
Truth Is One (@weareonepeople.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
PLEASE TALK ABOUT THIS!! Do something! Elections are NOT SAFE anymore. Kamala won! Please share this. thiswillhold.substack.com/p/she-won-th...
Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) reposted
We’re deeply disappointed in much of the U.S. media. Grateful, however, to international journalists who are telling the truth.
Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) reposted
Warning: ICE is planning 30 days of immigration raids across Los Angeles County. If you or someone you know may be impacted, now is the time to set up a support system, identify a safe place, and stay alert.
Katherine Clark (@whipkclark.bsky.social) reposted
The Supreme Court just gave DOGE a green light to go fishing in Americans' private data. Your Social Security number. Your medical history. Your finances. All in the hands of unqualified, unelected — and unaccountable — officials.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
He doesn’t need experience. Almost everyone in the tRump Administration - including tRump - is a puppet. They follow orders, if anything. We should be asking who is REALLY running the country because these dopes aren’t. They’re the. clown act keeping us diatracted.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Title: One Tough Taco. Proving once more you can’t put lipstick on a pig.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Of course she did - she’s a MAGA.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe she’s rolling with Elon.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, we don’t know HOW she did it or what parts/orifices/appendages she used.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Meth mouth.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
And this woman is NOT alive. Her systems are being mechanically manipulated because her brain can’t do it because her brain is DEAD.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Sez the human without a uterus.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Somebody should start a GoFundMe to pay for this eventual kid’s eventual therapy. Imagine growing up with *this* bio.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social)
Saw The Wedding Present last night, playing “Bizarro” in its entirety. Really nice show.
Red Lori Bright Eyes Pissed Off American (@redloribrighteyes.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
don't forget this A provision in the proposed spending bill would restrict the authority of federal courts to hold government officials in contempt when they violate court orders. Without the contempt power, judicial orders are meaningless and can be ignored. www.justsecurity.org/113529/terri...
Chris Murphy (@chrismurphyct.bsky.social) reposted
Rightfully, the cuts to Medicaid (over 10M people will lose their health care) and the tax cuts for the rich have been the story of the disastrous Republican budget bill. But I read the whole thing. And there are some hidden rats in there you need to know about. 1/ A quick🧵
ChristopherE (@christopher664023.bsky.social) reposted
The Guardian (@theguardian.com) reposted
IDF tells Palestinians to evacuate Khan Younis ahead of ‘unprecedented attack’ – Israel-Gaza war live
Senator Bernie Sanders (@sanders.senate.gov) reposted
In these difficult times building community, and support for each other, is extremely important. That’s why I’m holding community dances around Vermont. We just had a great event in Hardwick. People of all ages danced the night away.
The New York Times (@nytimes.com) reposted
Even before President Trump was re-elected, the Heritage Foundation — the conservative think tank behind Project 2025 — set out to destroy pro-Palestinian activism in the U.S. Read more: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/u...
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Has Chris bashed Biden? I’d be surprised at that.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
“Everybody knows” what they’re told to know. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/u...
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
“Everybody knows” (what they’re told to know). www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/u...
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social)
The Group Behind Project 2025 Has a Plan to Crush the Pro-Palestinian Movement www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/u...
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
No, Israel is committing genocide, its final solution to Palestinians having the audacity to live on land that Israel wants.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Me? It’s Israel that is on a genocidal rampage, bombing hospitals, killing and starving children, wiping out an entire race of people. But it seems you are okay with that.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
When will the world call this what it is: Israel’s Final Solution.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Harvard should tell the Magastration to mind its own damn business.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
The old Grey Lady ain’t what she used to be.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social)
Connecticut Cardinal not elected Pope enjoying the sun. Followers mourn.
Tee Vixen Sutton (@vixenbite.bsky.social) reposted
NewsCurrentNow (@newscurrentnow.com) reposted
This will NEVER get old‼️🤣🤣🤣
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Without increased enforcement increased penalties mean nothing.
Jazmine Ulloa (@jazmineulloa.bsky.social) reposted
The death of an 8-year-old Anadith Danay Reyes while she was in U.S. border custody prompted investigations and the removal of the agency’s chief medical officer. Now, two immigrant rights groups are seeking $15 million in damages on behalf of the girl’s family. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/u...
Ars Technica (@arstechnica.com) reposted
DOGE representatives have been at HUD since February, when it was reported that two of its staffers were given application-level access to some of the most critical and sensitive systems inside the agency.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
A Trailer Park National White Christian Cult.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
As if they care.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Who doubts Vance would poison Francis?
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
There should be extensive toxicology done after that Vance visit. I wouldn’t doubt that JD killed him on behalf of Opus Dei or some other right wing pseudo-Catholics.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Who is he going to kill in India?
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Child molester welcomed to church by adulterous, racist father.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
When is the world going to admit that we are witnessing - and funding - Israel’s Final Solution?
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
There is no morality in Israel.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
That WE are funding.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Or accused him of being in drag.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
That hillbilly grifter did not address the Pontiff properly, nor genuflect, nor bow, nor kiss Pontiff’s ring - what a shocking display of ignorant disrespect from a political, fake Catholic.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
He only remembers when Ginny wants to play Southern Belle on the Plantation and gets out her whip.
Chris Murphy (@chrismurphyct.bsky.social) reposted
I want to tell you why the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia should matter to you. The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Well past time. Most are doing nothing while our country is being destroyed - whose side are they on? Bernie and AOC are they only ones rallying and uniting Americans.
Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter.org) reposted reply parent
Make no mistake: The resurgence of Dominionism is an attempt to take the U.S. back to a dark past. The SPLC warned about the danger of this ahead of the 2024 elections in our 2023 Year In Hate and Extremism #YIHE report: www.splcenter.org/resources/re...
Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter.org) reposted
We're currently seeing core aspects of the Dominionism ideology - Believing Christians who believe they do have the right to control government and all influential posts in society and culture - continue to take root and be reflected in U.S. politics and other top industries.
Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) reposted
Trump administration opens half of National Forests to logging. An emergency order lifts protections on over half of U.S. Forest Service lands as the Trump pushes to increase timber production.
Just Tom (@tpa1960.bsky.social) reposted
While we all watch the absolute decimation of trillions of dollars in 401K holdings, just remember this. 75M of you voted for this. For those who sat this one out or voted for the orange fat fuck because they didn't like a black woman who liked to smile, I have a simple message. Fuck you.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Texas is Uptown Mexico.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
hahahahahahazhaha
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Hot Wheels is a seditious traitor.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Whale oil tincture
The New York Times (@nytimes.com) reposted
President Trump did not rule out seeking a third term in office on Sunday, telling NBC News that he was “not joking” about the possibility and suggesting there were “methods” to circumvent the two-term limit laid out in the Constitution.
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
Wrath of God telling them something?
The New York Times (@nytimes.com) reposted
A veteran who returned injured from Iraq continued serving by working for the VA. She now faces a crisis at home, after the Department of Government Efficiency’s cuts targeted her job. nyti.ms/4hN4q8d
ProPublica (@propublica.org) reposted reply parent
Watch the full documentary here:
Michele Waggner (@chelew.bsky.social) reply parent
What car is 100% made in the USA - parts, materials, and labor?
ProPublica (@propublica.org) reposted
The Trump administration is reconsidering a ban on TCE, a toxic substance that has been linked to a host of serious health problems. “This should be a nonpartisan issue,” said one military veteran diagnosed with Parkinson’s. By @fastlerner.bsky.social and @lisalsong.bsky.social
Robert McNees (@mcnees.bsky.social) reposted
I would encourage anyone asked to referee for a Royal Society journal, to very vocally follow Michael’s example. 🧪 ⚛️ 🔭
Connecticut Dems (@ctdems.bsky.social) reposted
🚨Special Election Alert🚨 Go to ctdems.org/events to join phone banks, canvasses, and more. To flip this seat, we need YOU!
Rick Wilson (@therickwilson.bsky.social) reposted
What the actual fuck:
Katherine Clark (@whipkclark.bsky.social) reposted
Rumeysa Ozturk's arrest should concern everyone who believes in free speech.
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
The Trump regime will round you up off the street and arrest you because you spoke your mind. And federal agents in plain clothes and unmarked cars who refuse to identify themselves will be the ones to do it. It's fascism. Call it what it is.
Johnwaynebuckner (@johnwbuckner.bsky.social) reposted
I can only imagine the things this regime is doing to destroy our nation that we do not yet realize. It’s going to get worse, before it gets worse.
The New York Times (@nytimes.com) reposted
Excerpts of a Signal chat published by The Atlantic provide a rare and revealing look at the private conversations of top Trump administration officials as they weighed plans for U.S. strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Here are some excerpts from the chat.
themindfulnomad.bsky.social (@themindfulnomad.bsky.social) reposted