dharmalee3❌👑 (@dharmalee3.bsky.social) reposted
We should have these here in America! Would help so many people! communityfridgesto.org
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view profile on Bluesky dharmalee3❌👑 (@dharmalee3.bsky.social) reposted
We should have these here in America! Would help so many people! communityfridgesto.org
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Bad hair day....
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
What the f?
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Rendition
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Drones are the present and future.
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Exactly so
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Agreed. Other nations offer no more security than Ukraine was offered and accepted in 1984. Even now necessary weapons and resources are being withheld by these same nations. The USA abandonment and lack of European will to step up are sounding a dire warning for all on the Continent, and beyond.
Dom Ervolina (@dominicervolina.com) reposted
Martial law doesn't stop or prevent crime, it just allows those in control to escape accountability
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Cutting off its lips to spite its face
Laurie Loves Data (@laurelann.bsky.social) reposted
The US brought in nearly $30 Billion in tariffs in July, triple the amount collected in previous years That's not good news Tariffs are taxes on Americans That $30B was collected from you and me when we bought food, clothes, electronics...
Brian O (@proudcanadaveteran.bsky.social) reposted
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wontlie.bsky.social (@wontlie.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
The Felon of 34 & his 🐔 💩 minions again like failed gun control show you America they don’t care about your family in anyway shape or form! They fail your kids & Grandkids at will every day!! POSITIVELY VILE🤮
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
If Missouri Republicans mid-cycle redistrict and break the law, they will be sued. That is a promise and I don't bluff. Just ask Texas. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Catherine Subsisting in revolting times...Unbelievable (@glasscatty.bsky.social) reposted
Cleveland river on fire. Having to protest other government assaults on our constitutional rights...
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
UPDATE: The firefighter Trump’s ICE goons arrested in Washington was on track for legal status. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Timothy McBride (@mcbridetd.bsky.social) reposted
Dr. Dmitri Daskalakis, who resigned from the CDC says that RFKJr said he believes that Avian flu should be allowed to "burn through" the chickens and then children and others, so we can propagate a "stronger species". RFKJr believes in eugenics. RFKJr needs to resign or be fired.
Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD (@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
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Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social)
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Rhuta Bhayga (@rhutabhayga.bsky.social) reposted
• affordable housing • a stable, well-paying job • mental health support The very things Republicans are determined to eliminate.
CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 (@cajunblue.bsky.social) reposted
🚨Now in D.C. 🚨 “Hey hey, ho ho, millionaires have got to go!”
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Pray in private. Act in public.
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Hilarious. Pitiful. Disgusting. You can't make this up.
Mack Butterfield (@mack2114.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
If someone tells you there's nothing we can do about gun violence beyond thoughts and prayers, remind them: —Gun laws in other countries have prevented mass shootings —More guns don't make us safer —A majority of Americans want gun reform We don't have to live like this. ~Robert Reich
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Hilarious. Pitiful. Heaven help us.
RM (@squireafd.bsky.social) reposted
🛑 How to Reduce Gun Violence in America 1/2 ✅ Background Checks for ALL sales – no loopholes. ✅ Red Flag Laws – keep guns out of dangerous hands. ✅ Licensing & Training – like driving a car, safety first. ✅ Safe Storage Laws – protect kids from accidental shootings.
Lorraine (@amstelori.bsky.social) reposted
If he is granted “emergency “ powers he will always have an emergency
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Just a random reminder that trickle-down economics was invented by conservatives in the 1980s to justify massive tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations. It’s been nothing short of a disaster.
Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) reposted
A couple of months ago, the Navy dishonored civil rights hero Harvey Milk by removing his name from a ship. Now, the Air Force is dishonoring itself by celebrating a domestic terrorist called Ashli Babbitt.
Dmitry Grozoubinski (@explaintrade.com) reposted
If you honestly believe the Russians hit the EU delegation in Kyiv by accident, I don't think you should be allowed to operate heavy machinery and I frankly question if letting you dress and bathe yourself is a violation of our collective duty of care.
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Corporate Dems fail the people. Get more Progressives in leadership!
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm not interested in changing out the oligarchs. Corporatist Dems failed us. I want progressives!
Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) (@hcrichardson.bsky.social) reposted
August 27, 2025
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Surely THAT won't impact services, our economy, our trust in the federal government
Adam Kinzinger (@adamkinzinger.substack.com) reposted
Ashley Babbit dishonored her service by committing insurrection against her country. While her death is absolutely tragic and I wish it hadn’t happened, the Air Force giving her honors is in itself a dishonor.
Aaron Sojourner (@aaronsojourner.org) reposted reply parent
Update: Appeals court overturns 90-years-settled law to make American employees' legal rights to speak up & act together to improve their jobs subject to presidential veto. Huge victory handed to Musk, Bezos, & other bosses. Big loss for labor. SCOTUS likely upholds prospect.org/justice/2025...
Kaye Ross (@kaye.zone) reposted
It’s only been seven months and they’re well on their way to a full repeal of the 20th century.
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, he could use some history lessons
Dr. Matthew Pate (@matthewpate.bsky.social) reposted
As it’s my wheelhouse, I feel obliged to comment on today’s school shooting. It boils down to two points: It’s the availability of guns to the public. It always will be. Either fix this or bleed;To invoke mental health in lieu of needed gun policy is counter-factual, disingenuous and disrespectful.
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
An unwell person
BluesterB (@bluesterb.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
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Keith Olbermann (@olbermann.bsky.social) reposted
It's time to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr from government before he kills us all
Larry Hochman (@larryhochman.bsky.social) reposted
EPSTEIN Epstein Epstein Epstein Government buying stake in private companies: socialism Epstein Epstein Epstein President having stakes in those companies: corruption Epstein Epstein Epstein Worrying about Cracker Barrel logo instead of governing Epstein Epstein Epstein EPSTEIN
Jonathan Cohn (@jonathancohn.bsky.social) reposted
The televised multi-hour "Dear Mr. President, are you a great president or the greatest president?" cabinet meetings are just such an embarrassment for everyone involved. All the bad politics aside, these people have no self-respect.
Interfaith Alliance (@interfaithalliance.org) reposted
“As Dr. King once said, ‘The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.’ Humbly, I would add, it doesn't bend on its own. History tells us we often have to apply force needed to make sure that the arc gets where it needs to go. This is one of those times.” -Gov. JB Pritzker
Linda D. (@oldfolkswhisper.bsky.social) reposted
'One of the scariest things I've seen’: Expert stunned by Trump’s new order www.rawstory.com/trump-execut...
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Delulu
memeorandum (@memeorandum.com) reposted
Lisa Cook vows to stay in her Federal Reserve position (NewsNation) Main Link | memeorandum Permalink
Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) reposted
Military Religious Freedom Foundation asked me to make this video to raise awareness of their work and need for support. MRFF has helped almost 100,000 people serving in our nation’s military to stand up against Christian Nationalism in all branches. mrff.org/donate youtu.be/RY_oKI11iGw
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Harming people withholding medical care
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
6 months is fairly rapid. Congress, Supreme Court, and much of Judiciary capitulated. Federal bureaucracy dismantled or cowed. Civil Service, Attorney General and Justice, and military functions as professional, non-partisan destroyed.
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Trump has attacked and undermined vital nonpartisan data, including: -BLS monthly jobs numbers -DC crime statistics -EPA emissions database -NOAA & National Weather Service forecasting Like every dictator, Trump knows the major enemy of tyrants is an educated public.
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social)
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Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
True of any new to you organization
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Hilarious
Ruth Zakarin (@ruthz.bsky.social) reposted
The fact that this administration is hell bent on punishing Kilmar Abrego Garcia while rewarding Ghislane Maxwell tells you all you need to know about their violent racism and misogyny.
Dr. Jack Brown (@drjackbrown.bsky.social) reposted
"By moving convicted felon Maxwell to a minimum security, country club prison, the DOJ sends a disturbing message that child sex trafficking is acceptable and will be rewarded." The family of Virginia Giuffre
Wobbledance aka “Tony” (@wobbledance.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
I’m late with the greetings today! Happy Sunday y’all! Here’s another earworm for your listening pleasure by the Piedmont Raging Grannies! Enjoy! 👋😊
PinkNews (@pinknews.bsky.social) reposted
Stark report highlights harassment of trans, cis and intersex people since Supreme Court ruling https://bit.ly/41Sw7r9
skippyoz (@skippyoz.bsky.social) reposted
All Federal Agencies will be privatized, oligarchy Putins model..... Trump Is Breaking the Promise Our Nation Made to Military Veterans www.commondreams.org/opinion/trum...
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
🚨BREAKING: Hours after Texas passed its new map, my law firm has challenged it in federal court. In addition to violating the VRA, HB 4 violates the 14th Amendment because it unjustifiably considers race and partisanship as part of a voluntary, mid-cycle redistricting. @redistrictfdn.bsky.social
jahojariaho.bsky.social (@jahojariaho.bsky.social) reposted
We need more politicians like this! Speak the truth and do not fear #fckptn nor #fcktrmp
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Such garbage victim narrative!
leonardlloyd (@leonardlloyd.bsky.social) reposted
Every V.A. medical center in U.S. has severe staffing shortages: Report www.msnbc.com/chris-jansin... via @msnbc
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
He seems unwell.
Mark Jacob (@markjacob.bsky.social) reposted
The New York Times, the Washington Post and the TV networks know Trump is building a dictatorship. It’s their duty to sound a loud and clear warning to the public. But because of their cowardice or complicity, they won’t.
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social)
F47 looks unwell.
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Binged "Endeavor" and then "Professor T, Season 4" for release of tension.
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social)
Authoritarianism
Gary R Simonds (@garys79.bsky.social) reposted
@hcrichardson.bsky.social , of course. Please read her EVERY day. heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/august-21-...
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social)
So is the next "wag the dog" move by F47 regime to invade Venezuela? Is that why 4,000 Marines are on board and headed there? Or is the better question about what videos are part of the Epstein files?
Richard Jasper (@arpeejaay1958.bsky.social) reposted
💯
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
15 to 16 million people have temporary and green card visas in the USA
Meade (@mattaponi.bsky.social) reposted
It’s insanity to allow this lunatic to continue… abcnews.go.com/amp/Health/7...
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
There will be much more of this. Hope no rebuilding is done. Hope funds go into ameliorating global climate warming crisis.
Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) reposted
Rep. Vince Perez: Under this map, a Hispanic Texan's vote counts about one-third, and a Black Texan's just one-fifth, compared to a white Texan's.
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
To sign up for an absentee ballot. The ballots aren't available now.
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
This is unacceptable behavior
paulpro (@mariopro.bsky.social) reposted
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Obviously not HIPPA approved until necessary to prosecute people. So we can see where this is going
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Wise moves
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes, it is racism
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
The numbers are in. The new maps republicans just passed in Texas reduce Hispanic Texans to one-third of a white person and Black Texans to one-fifth of a white person.
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social)
If another nation had done this, what would the Trump regime's retaliation be? kyivindependent.com/russian-atta...
Robert Saint Lawrence (@robertsaintlawrence.social) reposted
U.S. Army vet George Retes was tear-gassed, dragged from his car, and held by ICE for 3 days; no lawyer, no calls, no reason. He’s a citizen. #AbolishICE #StateViolence #ICEWatch #HumanRights #Fascism #4R
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
How authoritarians operate
🌈Super Gay Mom💙 (@hudsonbay2la.bsky.social) reposted
Whoa, so you're telling us immunologists and vaccinologists may know more about medical science than lawyers? What's next? Pedophiles make bad presidents? #resist #antifa #boycott
That Preppy Black Girl (@tmwillia.bsky.social) reposted
The backlash to the Civil Rights Era is here. We’re gonna keep fighting for it. Believe.
@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) (@newsjennifer.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
reality check: bsky.app/profile/iwil...
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 (@chanda.bsky.social) reposted
What this means in practice is that 14K trans people will have to quit their federal employee jobs and find jobs that cover gender affirming care. In other words, this is a purge of trans people from the civil service. Lavender scare. Everyone who participates is responsible
John Pavlovitz (@johnpavlovitz.bsky.social) reposted
Just 8 months in, and already: American cities have been turned into police states, Gestapo-esque gangs of masked thugs are kidnapping innocent people, our thriving economy has been intentionally sabotaged, our global standing in the world has plummeted... johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/fast-fasci...
Melissa Gira Grant (@melissagiragrant.com) reposted
I try to be understanding, but jesus christ, the whole story is about how infiltration (which I’ve also covered for years) is not necessary when agencies are openly recruiting them, and they’ve volunteering, and their missions are now the same
Jade Ryder Erhard (@jaderydererhard.bsky.social) reply parent
Evil seems to rot
Charles Ornstein (@charlesornstein.bsky.social) reposted
Erin McCanlies spent almost two decades at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health studying how parents’ exposure to chemicals affects the chance that they will have a child with autism. This spring, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. eliminated her entire division.
Kai Ryssdal (@kairyssdal.bsky.social) reposted
Higher education is a full-dollar export. Weird for a president consumed by the trade gap to go after it, hmmmm?