Look how long it takes for medical research to make breakthroughs! Defunding science research mid-stream is ignorant and cruel. And possibly evil too, if the reason to block mRNA progress is to continue profiting off current disease treatments... 🤔 #fundmedicalresearch #vax
Andrea C. Love, PhD - #cdnpoli mRNA vaccines are safe, have been in development for decades, & have far broader applications than older vaccine technologies. New vaccine technologies evolve when scientists have tools & knowledge to make something more elegant or complex that wasn’t possible before.
By far my favorite part of January 6.
Ah memories... We'd sit in House of Fabrics picking patterns and fabric for Easter dresses that Mom sewed for us. Only once did I sew an outfit (a summer romper). I wore it to a youth baseball game-- which is where the long back zipper fell apart! 😲 #WardrobeMalfunction #SewingFiasco
At some point in the not too distant future the conventional wisdom will be that this was a period where the US focused on dumb shit while China took the lead in multiple domains
I am SO sick of paying high prices!!! We've paid billions more for Trump's huge tariff taxes! Now, an appeals court has ruled that most of President Trump's tariffs are ILLEGAL. I just got an estimate on replacement slider doors that noted "tariff". Should I hold off?🤔
The President and his administration allowed Musk and DOGE to breach govt agencies to take and insecurely store personal data, then use it to weave together some kind of everything database 😳😬. Never felt less safe from cybercrime or surveillance in my life... so🖕all these DOGEbags!
Right, this is an autogolpe or an attempted autogolpe. And that it's not headlines may indicate that "land of the free" is deteriorating to "land of the partly free." (God forbid, not free.)
#ResistanceRoots Today in history, 1970: As many as 20,000 women protest in the Women’s Strike for Equality in New York City, with more throughout the U.S. The event was held on the 50th anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the constitutional right to vote. /1
“A lot of people are saying, ‘Maybe we’d like a dictator.’” said Trump. "Hell no!" said hundreds of millions of Americans who want FREEDOM. Not partly free or not free. FREE. And not the souls of the many who gave their lives for a free America either!
People have been doing this amazingly simple action to get the Epstein Files released. Just a few people got together with some letters and held them up in this order. I'm telling all my friends! #EpsteinFiles #ReleaseTheEpsteinfiles #Epstein
Are some of these clients nonprofts who need donations?
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An internal Israeli intelligence database reveals 83% of those killed by the IDF in Gaza were civilians, contradicting public claims to the contrary. www.972mag.com/israeli-inte...
Because nothing shows Putin's "peace" intentions like cruise missiles blasting and damaging an American electronics factory in Ukraine, injuring more than a dozen people. Shocked, shocked to find that smooth lying is going on here... www.npr.org/2025/08/21/g...
Crow: "Look at what happened. US military personnel in uniform literally were on hands & knees rolling out a red carpet for the most murderous dictator of the 21st century...we keep on acting like Putin deserves to be brought out in open like any of head of state. This is a historic embarrassment."
Putin arrives in Anchorage, as seen in the Russian media
Anyone have a bingo on their crimeridden hellscape bingo cards?
RIP CBS News integrity💐 and press freedom.
Watch this PSA from our board member @johncusack.bsky.social: Democracy is under attack — and paywalls shouldn’t stand in the way of accessing vital public records. News outlets, it’s time to drop the paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. @wired.com did it. @404media.co did it. Now, it’s your turn.
Will the fruits of Supreme Court rulings be a nationwide gerrymander pissing contest?
Oh, we do remember -- and we DO talk about it! And also about that guy's bestie.
Paying for Trump's f'ing tariffs sucks! Everything I buy costs too much!
I relate! I'm so creeped out by being surveilled👀 by Tech, Govt, and even my TV ffs! But I do LOVE handwritten letters with doodles😊!
AMEN! May my non-smart goods live as long as I do! I visited my friend with AI smart everything -- and Siri was on the counter doing tasks as asked. And listening to our coffee chat...Creepy.
Wow! Nice job!
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Interesting. And yet these Republican rural voters continue to vote for people who will destroy rather than help their loves and livelihood.
And a "free" billion tax dollar old Qatari plane gift/grift.
To improve as described, one needs to work at being open to objective data and new evidence. I suggest reading up on why humans may struggle with changing their mind (eg cognitive biases, brain biology) and use this to help ourselves and others to be open to evidence and change.
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Are you sure they didn't say "Qualified? Seriously?!"😉
NO to American taxpayers like me investing in immigrant private prisons/concentration camps! YES to systemic reform that includes due process and humane Christian treatment. #NoConcentrationCamps
I was thinking that my citizenship, passport, and Global Entry might offer protection but... omg
On day 1, she checked out her new digs. And looked through the fence at two neighbors. Later, she sniffed, wrestled, and chased her new neighbors.
We took her to Dog Beach during the trial period. She ran to each pack to sniff and play chase. As I had 0% voice control, I herded her and we both got pooped! So far, she's not a surfer or ball dog (like Haley, our last dog). Looks like desert dog loves being beach dog! #dog
My sister asked what "Take America Back" signs mean. IMO, Take America Back in Time. To pre-1970s Roe. To pre-1960s Medicaid, Civil Rights, environmental laws. To pre-1935 safety net. To pre-1890s consumer or work safety. To 1700s-1940s camps for PNGs. To... ???
Our country's actions related to democracy and freedom will speak louder to the world than words. That said, I support VOA surviving and fighting to exist as uncensored, independent journalism.
Took her to the neighborhood park and Point and dog park. You never know if a dog will be fearful or aggressive. Turns out she is a social butterfly with all sizes and kinds of dogs and humans. The dog with no name seems to like this new place. #dog
This weekend, I sat in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery and watercolored the view for a couple+ hours. The weather was overcast. I listened to Nina Simone. Some deep ponderings. Some nature. I watched a coyote walk along the fence with breakfast in his mouth. #urbansketchers
We drove up to a desert community and brought her home for the lab rescue 7-day trial period. She didn't respond to the name they gave her, and we didn't like it, so we just called her funny bunny and buddy and sweetie. She liked her armchair. #dog
Our beloved lab Haley died last year. Almost a year passed before we started looking... A few days after sending in an application to a lab rescue, we got a call asking if we were interested in a lab mix stray that was found wandering in a desert area? The foster mom texted this photo.
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"Where are your papers?"😬
Suspicion?! Or fear for life?
The truth will set you free! (Not Groktruth, truth truth)
Our dog passed about a year ago. This week we adopted a yellow lab x (x is mystery genetics) rescue and named her Jojo. We were back to Dog Beach with a dog! Jojo was a desert stray but got used to beach dog real fast😎.
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I've seen some ICE photos that don't look this professional! All dressed different, like ragtag gangs of military wannabes😳
Most US Senators are too old to run for it😏
Terrifying. In addition, sounds like police-caused property damage adds to the nightmare since the govt is unlikely to pay to fix and insurance may or may not cover.😩 legalclarity.org/does-homeown...
Today’s unsigned, unexplained #SCOTUS ruling clearing the way for removals of migrants to third countries without any additional process is a disaster—not just on the merits, but because of the government misbehavior that it not only refuses to punish, but effectively rewards. Me, via “One First”:
I am weary of good people being harmed or killed by cruel regimes. I hope this does not happen to the good people and the many political prisoners in Iran. Like the Sotoudehs, for instance msmagazine.com/2025/04/24/r...
Hit and run by ICE? Kidnapper? All of the above? 🫣
Was having a rough day with things and did what anyone would do and made an animation out of thoughts in my notes app. If you’re struggling please reach out to someone so your siblings don’t have to spend their days making dumb shit like this. Anyways, thanks for watching :)
Welcome to Big Data -- Yikes!
AI without proper oversight and embedded surveillance, what could possibly go wrong?🙈
Good news that the court does not consider drive-by fruitings a rebellion...
Fyi, if u r using AI chatbots: "In practice, no user can reasonably expect their activity to remain private. The broader concern is clear: even when platforms market themselves as “private” or “temporary,” their data may be retained without notice and exposed without consent."
Does planet Earth have any competent AND ethical AI leadership choices? Doesn't accelerating use of AI into government have enough issues without getting embedded by a newby billionaire accused of labor abuse and nonpayment?
A functional judiciary is our savior, not enemy -- especially since Congress is currently worthless as a check/balance for democracy! And interesting 🧵
Don't cloud my beliefs with logic!🤪
Sounds promising... If people are willing to pay for data privacy and social media untainted by marketing algorithms.
NEW: "Republicans are considering a new judicial requirement that would let Trump skirt court orders for a short time — for the small price of nationwide legal pandemonium." www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
"I'm shocked, shocked, to find that grifting is going on in here!" "Your winnings, sir." "Oh, thank you very much."
Note to self: more specific goals...😏
So let me get this straight: masks are bad and un-American if worn to fight a pandemic, but good if worn by people claiming to be government agents when they kidnap people off the street
America as bad guy makes me feel 😫
I'm quasi-new, so I'm loving your "oldies"! Thank you for your work!
Orange-crowned. And the more showy the hat, the better!
Fast tracking AI implementation to govt gave me the willies even before I read this!
Bless the WWII vets who crushed fascism. And bless this one for crushing it again🤣!
When this is over and liberty and justice eventually prevail.... you sir will need a vacation -- but hopefully won't look like Arnold at the end of T2!
Looks like she crossed Musk's desires to "mine troves of copyrighted works to train AI models." Processes with integrity?! "You're fired!" These women and thousands of others did not deserve to be fired.
Agreed. Imo rich donors and insiders drafted a pile of E.O.s to deploy so fast heads spin and another pile of cuckoo content to further distract from the autogolpe and redistribution of wealth and power. One + side effect of cuckoo content is Canada voting F off.😜
Went to WWII museum recently. It hits you how America is no longer led by those who believe in those freedoms and Allied values. 😭
Okeedokee. Love the salamander crossguard holding a stop sign!😜
Thanks, President Biden for saving my life...over and over.😜
But wait, there's more! 1) cutting mental health counselors and resources for children; and 2) USDA cutting over $1 billion in funding for local farm-fresh school food program and food banks.😡 www.facebook.com/reel/1217377...
The pardon system needs systemic requirements, not an honor system (where honor not required)! “It’s unprecedented for a president to grant pardons that have the effect of wiping out so much debt owed by people who have committed frauds,” said Liz Oyer.
Rule of law!🎉
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As "On Tyranny" advises, institutions don't protect themselves, so pick one and actively defend it. Maybe libraries. Maybe national forests or parks. There's no shortage to choose from😥
And Musk may get billions more: "...Wall Street Journal predicts that Starlink could receive almost half of the BEAD funding package – a whopping $20 billion." www.techpolicy.press/when-you-wis...
AI (such as it is) into Government, full speed ahead! Oh, might there be risk icebergs? 😖
Trump’s “Golden Age”: The S&P 500 has dropped 14% under his watch — the worst performance at this point in any presidency since the index was created in 1957.
So I went to the bookstore counter and asked where I'd find books on fascism. She said, "Current Affairs."😳 And on the bestseller table...
Omg I wish we could decide where our taxes go! PBS, national parks/forests/refuges -- yes, fund and protect!
So different now from when FDR said all people should enjoy 4 freedoms: of speech; of worship; from want; from fear. Was at WWII museum. FDR, JFK, Bush, Obama spoke on this, that each generation must fight for freedoms. So proud when America stood strong with free world Allies. But now... 😭💔😡
Is there any reason to not rename CECOT as a concentration camp? Because I read 3 definitions of concentration camp and it checks every box. Also, unless there is due process, calling it a center for terrorism confinement is premature, right?
I do not want America to be complicit (funding).😣
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This comic from 2018 is even more appropriate today 😬 #dogs #thundershirt
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