Beth J
@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social
Mid Michigan librarian ššŗšøš©š°šØššŗš¦šØš¦ Pro-democracy, ally for the marginalized. We are experiencing a coup as of Jan 20, 2025 by the far right wing and those who chose to vote for them. We will, nonetheless, resist and persevere. ššš
created November 13, 2024
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Mark Zaid, Esq (@markzaidesq.bsky.social) reposted
Abbe Lowell and I represent CDC Director #SusanMonarez. Contrary to govt statements, Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign. We have issued the following statement:
Andrea Junker (@strandjunker.com) reposted
Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein could not have sold women and girls for sex without wealthy men buying women and girls for sex. I feel like more people should mention that.
Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen.bsky.social) reposted
Otherwise known as communism.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social)
DC would be the last place in the world Iād visit by choice right now.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
I hope her staff is working with legal counsel to make trouble.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
Totally forgot about her until now lol.
Randi Mayem Singer (@rmayemsinger.bsky.social) reposted
I bet he'd hate if this side-by-side went viral.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social)
Good to hear some have Ukraineās back. It surely is not the US government.
George Conway ššŗšøš„ (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
šØBREAKING: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling Thursday, striking down Louisianaās state legislative maps for violating the Voting Rights Act. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
This morning, ICE rolled into a Home Depot parking lot using a moving truck loaded w/agents, like a Trojan horse, to snatch up Latino workers. Whoever they could find. No idea if they were undocumented or not. Thatās not enforcement. Thatās racial profiling, and violates a standing court order.
Clara Jeffery (@clarajeffery.bsky.social) reposted
āIf youāre doing something right then taking your fucking mask off thenā
VALERIE IS FED UP! (@val.sheshed.rocks) reposted
A girl can dream canāt she? Pop him on the back of the head while youāre at it, Kamala! 𤣠#SheShed #Pinks
Polling USA (@usapolling.bsky.social) reposted
Support For Medicare For All: All: 59% By Age: 18-29: 70% 30-44: 64% 45-64: 57% 65+: 45% YouGov / July 7, 2025
George Conway ššŗšøš„ (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
Mother of Destruction (@maofdestruction.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Bc when things melt together, they become one homogeneous thing. Like cheese. Or chocolate. It was always a bad name for us. Canada has called itself a mosaic, which is a much better concept: each individual piece remains itself while making up part of a complete picture.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
Itās always been that way. I sure wish we could live up to that ideal.
Steven Beschloss (@stevenbeschloss.bsky.social) reposted
You donāt have to love America right now. Not the one under assault from a vengeful despot. But I do hope you care enough to reflect on the commitment of our founders to form a union & free the new nation from a mad king and the yoke of oppressionācare enough to be willing to fight for America now.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you for doing your best to stop this.
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George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
Important to know that these cuts kick in right after the 2026 midterms. Thatās how you know they know itās bad.
Rosanna (@rosannaarquette.bsky.social) reposted
Who are you really ? Take the masks off now.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh brother š¤¦š»āāļø. He is SCARED š
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Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
Ted Cruz just said Mr. Abrego has been charged with Human Trafficking. Cruz proclaims "I read every word of that indictment!" Apparently not, because Abrego was not charged with human trafficking. I hope this comes up in a motion to dismiss the charges.
Adam Fare š¤š¤š (@adamfare1996.bsky.social) reposted
Inclusive language is literally about ensuring everyone is included. It's not erasing anyone. It's not harming anyone. It's ensuring everyone applicable is given the message. It can save lives.
Michael OāNeill (@mjoneill.bsky.social) reposted
Japanese Snow Fairy.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
I think you ought to listen to Ezra Kleinās interview with Rep. Sarah McBride.
Jeff's Fact Checker (@thunderbayed.bsky.social) reposted
Not cool vm.tiktok.com/ZMSPUXDu9/
Edward A. Rowe (@edwardarowe1.bsky.social) reposted
Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) reposted
You can't call immigrants lazy moochers looking for government handouts and then round them up at Home Depots where you know they are looking for work. You can't say immigrants don't follow the rules and then round them up in courthouses where they are following the rules. Get your lies straight.
Allen Tien, MD, MHS mdlogix.com 94,698 ē°äøå½¦ (@allentien.bsky.social) reposted
#TimeBinding #SharedFacts
Sandieglo (@sandieglo.bsky.social) reposted
Charlotte Clymer (@charlotteclymer.bsky.social) reposted
If you're a Marine or other service member being mobilized to Los Angeles and you'd like to apply for conscientious objector status, call the GI Rights Hotline to get some guidance on your options: 1-877-447-4487
Saganism (@sagan.bsky.social) reposted
Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
Rick (@rickylongthread.bsky.social) reposted
Letās Not Lose Focusā¦.
Melissa Quinn Amour šŗšøšš» (@melissaamour72.bsky.social) reposted
Listen to me. Really listen to me. ELON IS STILL A BAD GUY. This was all part of the plan to 25/4 Trump and install Vance. Donāt lose sight of that.
Ed Davey (@eddavey.libdems.org.uk) reposted
81 years ago today, the heroes of D-Day showed extraordinary bravery and sacrifice. We owe our freedom to their courage that day. We will never forget them.
Boricuabc2 (@boricuabc2.bsky.social) reposted
Folks while we are all enjoying this lovers spat EYES AND EARS need to be wide open to watch what is going on behind the scenes. You KNOW the GOP loves BIG distractions (Squirrels),
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
I get it but I wonder if they had any choice in the matter. I heard there was some type of celebration planned for the Armyās 250th but then Trump decided to crash it with a huge celebration that we know is going to focus on him.
š„Richard with an R (@rbwaltonthereal.com) reposted
The secret word of the day is . . .
Mark Spillman (@proadstudio.bsky.social) reposted
he will be so disappointed when we repost this all over social media: #taco #fyp #fdt #meme #satire #viral #reposting #letsgotaco #letsgo #fy
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh thatās comforting.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social)
Join me at Peopleās Town Hall 7th CD with special guest Sen. Elissa Slotkin midems.controlshift.app/events/7th-c...
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
I think you should keep the seahorses!
Just Call Me Frank (@justcallmefrank.bsky.social) reposted
Fuck MAHA. What a ridiculous joke. Everything this Administration is doing is laying the path for our entire population to become more unhealthy and poisoned all while struggling to access healthcare. And RFK Jr has his head straight up his dumb ass.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
I think she had to ethicallyāsome association with one of the parties I believe. Say what you will about her politics but mostly Iāve been impressed with her legal thoughtfulness.
Krassensteins (@krassenstein.bsky.social) reposted
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh ugh š£
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
I need to see the source for this.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
I enjoyed hearing the interviews this morning. Thank you for reminding us of this event.
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
The stupid. It burns.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
Then donāt hold it in the White House using taxpayer money to pay for it.
Wajahat Ali (@wajali.bsky.social) reposted
You're seeing America kamikaze itself into a brick wall. It didn't have to be this way. But greed and racism, our two sins, will be our downfall. Too many people still with their hands in the sand.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
Already blocked. 3 cheers for the courts! But tbh, that scare would sour me on American higher ed if I planned to study here. bsky.app/profile/mlip...
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social)
Tax strike!
DrDinD.bsky.social (@drdind.bsky.social) reposted
The mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives during the pandemic and offer opportunities to create other lifesaving vaccines. The NIH grants to one of its originators, a Nobel laureate, have been canceled by the Kennedy/Trump HHS department. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/u...
Kim (@kimcat44.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
SHOW YOUR FACES!
jlmicky.bsky.social (@jlmicky.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Trying to prevent getting arrested once this is over. Know they are illegally kidnapping people.
Dylan Michel (@dylanmichel.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
These fucking ICE cowards wearing masks and arresting anyone who objects to their fascist bullshit should be publicly shamed and called out and imprisoned for their extrajudicial crimes.
Laurel (@almostlorelai.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Why do the ICE agents always cover their own faces? Do they KNOW they are violating The Constitution and donāt want to be identified?
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
Iām with some here saying pull the masks off ā it will take courage since there will be added charges of assault, probably, but honestly, I donāt know what we have to lose. Maybe someone with a law degree can explain the pros and cons.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
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Dare Obasanjo (@carnage4life.bsky.social) reposted
So instead of trade deals heās just going to publicly negotiate with himself until he walks back the tariffs? We get a couple of months of supply chain shock and nothing to show for it besides damaged relationships across the world.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social)
#FederalWorkers- you know your own situation but if it were me, Iād talk anyway.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
Thatās because they are directing it.
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
It's tough to refer to someone as a criminal if you've given them no due process to determine whether they're a criminal. Like if you get arrested and get a trial and are convicted of 34 felony counts. That's due process. You can call that guy a criminal.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes, think of Andrew Carnegie and his money building really cool Carnegie libraries (public libraries - though not all are āCarnegie Librariesā).
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
YES. Iāve had a few fights with people about this too. They donāt think deeply enough about this topic.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
I admire people like you. It is a difficult job. And yes, we NEED wealthy people to donate. Those big dollar donations do a lot of good.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social)
Ha ha ha š¤£
Harry Dunn (@libradunn1.bsky.social) reposted
Ashley Babbit's family is poised to recieve 30 million dollars (from tax payers) thanks to the Dept of Justice... Mrs Sicknick just wanted a phone call and the people who assaulted her son Brian held accountable.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
It was easy for me to drop Target. There just isnāt anything for me. I donāt like their stuff and when Iād go, the lines were ridiculous and not enough cashiers or self serve. Whatever I need is not unique to them.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social)
Sure feels like it.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
Heartfelt and elegant ā as it should be.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social)
I will. Also Biden, Harris, both Clintonās, RFK Sr (the real Bobby), JFK, etc
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
Zelensky is obviously well liked too.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
He didnāt hear them because he was not paying attention and was high on heroin (I read starting at age 14 but this might be wrong).
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
I am being told that wearing an AR-15 rifle lapel pin is indicative of Tren de Aragua membership.
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
They had lawyers, trials, most were given pretrial release, allowed to testify in their own defense, got discovery, could call witnesses, could cross-examine witnesses, could present mitigation at sentencing, and had a right to appeal.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
One of my besties is a single lady and shops at Costco. If itās not too far from you, the gas and tire center are worth the membership. My daughter has had good experiences with the travel dept. some clothing is decent, just be choosy.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social)
I feel so much better now š¤¦š»āāļøš”
Rachel Maddow (@maddow.msnbc.com) reposted
ONE IF BY LAND TWO IF BY D.C. the north end church in boston itās 250 years today @northendpage.bsky.social
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
Thatās very simply not true. I do not have a law degree but anyone educated in the US knows this is not true. I suppose thatās too much to expect.
NO KINGS IN AMERICAā¦ š šš¾š“šāØ (@jerasikehorn.bsky.social) reposted
Letās be perfectly clear⦠When the President defies the Supreme Court, it is āthe role of Congressā to remove him from office⦠Full stop. Any Questions?!
Senator Chris Van Hollen (@vanhollen.senate.gov) reposted
I've been in El Salvador all day fighting for the return of Mr. Abrego Garcia. The Trump Administration can lie all they want, but the Court said they failed to show he was part of MS-13. This is about bringing home a man they ADMIT should never have been abducted. I won't rest until then.
Sarah Longwell (@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social) reposted
Heās threatening media companies who are critical of him. Heās talking about sending Americans to foreign prisons. Heās signing executive orders to investigate former staff members who spoke out against him. Heās defying the Supreme Court. Donāt you see whatās happening here?
Steve Vladeck (@stevevladeck.bsky.social) reposted
If the U.S. government is going to take the position that, once removed from the United States, folks canāt be brought back, then it sure seems to me that federal courts should be reflexively and categorically barring *all* removals until theyāre 100 percent certain that the removals are lawful.
SoloSojourner (@solosojourner.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Have you noticed that the 47ās administration has made no comment regarding the fire at Governor Shapiro's residence during Passover? It's peculiar, considering their commitment to combating antisemitism with every tool at their disposal, yet remaining silent about this attack.
Daniel Goldman (@danielsgoldman.dg4ny.co) reposted
Forget about the legal case. A man was wrongly deported and placed in a notorious prison with leaders of a gang out to get him. Anyone with an ounce of basic human decency would fix the mistake and return that man to the United States
ProPublica (@propublica.org) reposted
Federal workers: We understand you may be taking a risk in contacting us, and we take your confidentiality extremely seriously. To collect tips, we use encrypted forms and apps, so messages cannot be read by anybody other than you and ProPublica. ā”ļø Reach out here: propublica.org/tips
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
And you better be the right kind of Christian if you want to survive.
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social)
I feel like this is a lovely Easter greeting. Or springtime greeting if you donāt celebrate.
Tony Corsentino (@notalegalrecord.net) reposted
idk who needs to see this but here is the photo that appears on the american pika's wikipedia page
Beth J (@grtlakesinfolady.bsky.social) reply parent
There are some who will come around but others who will dig in and excuse the fascists. We see it all ready. Iām convinced that for all of the horrid comments following the protest photos, some were bots but others are scared.
Mark Cuban (@mcuban.bsky.social) reposted
Not a single word to help the 33m small businesses in this country. Not from anyone in the administration. So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives. So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory
Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior.bsky.social) reposted
www.thelastamericanroadtrip.com
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
āThey were careless peopleā¦they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessnessā¦and let other people clean up the mess they had madeā¦ā -- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby (April 10, 1925).
Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) reposted
ICE: "We must punish immigrants for NOT paying taxes!" IRS: "But they do pay taxes." ICE: "Well, then help us punish them for PAYING taxes!"
Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1.bsky.social) reposted
New on @MSNBC: The White House will not release the list of 75 countries that have reached out on trade deals, despite requests from NBC News.