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Sanders joins Platner, Jackson in Portland to rally for working people mainemorningstar.com/2025/09/01/l...
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
Hi there! That’s beautiful
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
This is the stuff. You can’t fake this. You can’t consultant this. Meanwhile Cuomo/Adams can barely show their faces, and are currently fundraising in the Hamptons. If The Democrats cant support this they can’t see what’s in front of their faces. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
Things are out of control, and while one side is definitely better, both sides lost the plot for the average American 40 years ago.
Ohio Capital Journal (@ohiocapitaljournal.com) reposted
Experts say Trump’s meddling with job-data agency will hurt the Ohio economy ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/29/e...
Guy (@guyjt.bsky.social) reposted
What the fuck. Article ends noting that there are now 46 fewer personnel fighting this fire than there were on Thursday. Washington state needs to look at every piece of data we share with any federal agency and not share it if it could potentially be used by immigration
Jenn Budd (@jennbudd.bsky.social) reposted
I’m not kidding you when I say my work exposed Border Patrol’s rape culture, illegal coverup teams, the atrocities of deterrence policies, corruption,…Find out why BP Chief Rodney Scott has stated my writings/work have caused the Border Patrol a lot of problems. Available everywhere online.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
❤️❤️❤️
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
We keep seeing this exact gaslighting over and over — @RepJohnRose & Sexton also said this to NC5 $1 TRILLION in Medicaid cuts only impacting people who *shouldn’t be on it* + “waste/fraud/abuse” is nonsense Also: if all this fraud exists, why 0 arrests?
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
I just ate ten breadsticks. It was amazing
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh my god. Hate ages you horribly.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
They’re the same.
Peter Jeffe (@pjeffe.bsky.social) reposted
Mamdani is so good at this. Like just pointing out that important services like sanitation and fire are socialized, but somehow housing and food are left to the whims (and machinations) of the market. Talk about addressing literal kitchen-table issues with common sense!
The Guardian (@theguardian.com) reposted
Bringing home the bok choi: how an oil spill in Mauritius led to a female revolution in farming
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
I will buy THIS book
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
Good. Looking to other communities who can no longer shower or flush toilets. Let alone water crops. Meanwhile state citizens pick up the tab for their electricity gobble.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social)
Mandate that 30% of corporate profits are split into three categories: renewable energy, R&D for cleaning up their environmental waste, and the actual cleanup. It’s criminal that we’ve allowed these parasites to accumulate billions with zero foresight or hinderance to our environment or health.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
That must be nice. We’re having debates over whether we’re IN a civil war or there’s going to be a civil war.
Mother Jones (@motherjones.com) reposted
A reminder: FEMA is no longer going door-to-door to assist disaster victims [From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
A woman who criticized Ghislaine Maxwell’s transfer to their facility in an interview has been transferred out to another facility which houses violent offenders. Trump’s DOJ is now punishing people who criticize his sex offender friends. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
⍼ Tony 𝘕𝘰𝘻𝘦𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘦 Scardina (@anthonyscardina.com) reposted
this is why there's like only four printer companies in the U.S. and why your color printer won't print a b&w image when yellow ink is low. (tracking dots exist on b&w printers too) This has been around for decades but it is ALWAYS the right time to share this information.
NPR (@npr.org) reposted
Canadian residents made just 1.7 million return trips by motor vehicle back into their country from the U.S. in July, a nearly 37% decline over the same month in 2024, according to Statistics Canada.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
I say we take the Norway route and abolish allllllll private schools.
Mississippi Free Press (@mississippifreepress.org) reposted
Greg Iles said he knew he had “nothing to teach Black readers” about racism, but hoped to influence white readers. “If I can make white readers see America—even a little bit—through a Black character’s eyes, we have a better chance of finding common ground,” he said.
The Guardian (@theguardian.com) reposted
‘Without water nothing can exist’: the Malawians repeatedly displaced by drought
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social)
Get those stupid fucking swag hats off the resolute desk, parasite!
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe they should start looking at how plastics can be recycled into roads and fund these projects by taxing the rich and corporations that exist in New Mexico, then legalize mushrooms, peyote and start holding ceremonies to pay for this and also education. New Mexico is woefully behind.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
What if it was both GSB, MOSSAD, and the CIA
States Newsroom (@statesnewsroom.com) reposted
President Donald Trump said the troops are meant to crack down on crime in Washington D.C., and Ohio is one of six states that has so far sent troops. Toledo, Dayton, and Cleveland all had a higher crime rate than D.C. in 2024. via @ohiocapitaljournal.com
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social)
This is so embarrassing. Can you imagine what’s going on inside of these leaders minds!? Like WTF
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social)
Yeah, they suck and they know it. There’s nothing funny about this administration. Nothing clever. NOTHING subtle, and just wait till they pull the tigers tail.
Ohio Capital Journal (@ohiocapitaljournal.com) reposted
President Trump in April abruptly canceled nearly $400 million in active AmeriCorps grants across the United States that fund volunteers who embed in communities, in exchange for a small stipend and education award. Here's what's happened since. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/18/r...
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social)
Terence Stamp was one of the all time greats. I remember being entranced with him as Zod. His mannerisms were exotic: threatening, elegant, regal, cold, enticing. Young and old his strength was known in every word he said. RIP.
The Guardian (@theguardian.com) reposted
Trump rules out Ukraine reclaiming Crimea or joining Nato as European leaders gather in Washington
Kansas Reflector (@kansasreflector.com) reposted
AmeriCorps is under siege. What happens in the communities it serves? | via @ashleymurray.bsky.social #ksleg
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
Laura loomer is the worst.
NPR (@npr.org) reposted
The release of WWII-era military documents this year has given a boost to researchers digging into Japan's germ warfare program. Japan's government has never apologized for the atrocities.
Republicans Against Trumpism (@rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social) reposted
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie: “Why is Trump sending troops to DC to fight crime during the recess? All the criminals went home to their districts.”
maura quint (@mauraquint.bsky.social) reposted
that woman was determined to never be bothered by another bird again
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
NEW: Gavin Newsom announces a "HISTORIC" event this Thursday
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m laughing at how good this is.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
And NOw they’re floating the medal of freedom. Big Balls would join MLK and Rosa Parks…all for getting curb stomped by a 15 YOBG. The fragility.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social)
This would have been great in 2016. In 2020. In 2024. You know like when this idiot lied his way info the White House. Cast doubt about 2020 election and then lied once more his way into the White House.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
This man might be able to sleep in a lux hotel after one day on the right LEFT street.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
This part. Is it accurate.
T (@mamafirefly.bsky.social) reposted
not me choreographing songs in my head since childhood
Minnesota Reformer (@minnesotareformer.com) reposted
At Trump's urging, Texas Republicans are proposing a new district map in order to gain 5 more House seats. It's starting to give other states ideas. minnesotareformer.com/2025/08/06/r...
NPR (@npr.org) reposted
The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
This was also the first inkling at what lengths they’d go to keep intelligence from getting out of their wrongdoing. They bombed this location after the British raided and took documents of their network and plans.
NC Newsline (@ncnewsline.com) reposted
A simple and commonsense tax proposal ncnewsline.com/2025/08/06/a... (audio commentary)
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
How dare you, sir! Have you no decency. *eats faintly bland tiny cucumber sandwich while swishing out of scene*
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
Norwegians are like….we have NHC, next to free education, a year long maternity leave, no gun crime, and a gov that loves and protects us. Why the hell would we move to the USA?
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
Microloans have been shown to work
NPR (@npr.org) reposted
This man in Mozambique is one of many who've received a cash sum with no strings attached. The Trump administration has criticized and curtailed the practice. Advocates are pushing back with evidence.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
Israel learned early that blackmailing people of influence works best. Which is why we’ll never see the whole of Epstein files nor any TOP dem go on trial. They can’t have them saying “yeah I was told to play or they’d release info to the world.”
The Last Mile with USAID (@thelastmileusaid.bsky.social) reposted
Wherever Rep. Mike Flood goes, the Handmaids follow. Chanting, filming, staring. Like Gilead with better lighting. You vote to gut women’s rights, you get chased by the dystopia you built. Under His Eye, bro.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
And yet an attack planned for over a year…and they didn’t know?
Ohio Capital Journal (@ohiocapitaljournal.com) reposted
Commentary: Ohio Republican U.S. Sens Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted both swore to uphold the U.S. Constitution before taking their seats, but their loyalty to the rule of law was quickly supplanted by unyielding loyalty to a twice-impeached convicted felon ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/05/o...
Ohio Capital Journal (@ohiocapitaljournal.com) reposted
President Trump has taken his first step toward restricting access to abortions for veterans who are covered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ medical benefits, eliminating VA exceptions for cases of rape and incest in states with full bans. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/05/r...
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
How about those financial records? Those coming?
Arizona Mirror (@azmirror.com) reposted
“Yep. When ICE is around, I will alert my community to stay out of the area, and I’m not f***king scared of you nor Trump’s masked goons,” Sen. Analise Ortiz wrote in response to criticism from the far-right LibsofTikTok. Story by @glorihuh.bsky.social
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
:)
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social)
The Republican party’s new theme song is special. #GOP #;)
Arkansas Advocate (@arkansasadvocate.com) reposted
On Aug. 1, New York became the sixth state to offer free phone calls to people incarcerated in its state prisons. ✍️: Stateline
Jack Mirkinson (@jackmirkinson.bsky.social) reposted
telling people "you will have to be killed in a hurricane because of israel" is definitely going to make them like israel more
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
Ya don’t say….
Alaska Beacon (@alaskabeacon.com) reposted
Alaska lawmakers override governor’s veto of public school funding, restoring services and teachers — @alaska.bsky.social and @corinne-smith.bsky.social have extensively revised this article for @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/08/02/a... #akleg
Democracy Docket (@democracydocket.com) reposted
NEW: Trump’s obsession with voter suppression and election conspiracies. Every day brings further evidence that the 2026 elections will be the culmination of this reality, @marcelias.bsky.social writes. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/what...
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
He’s moving out: Feet first. His heart is going to explode within the Year.
NPR (@npr.org) reposted
About a month after announcing that it would stop sharing data that hurricane forecasters and scientists rely on, the Navy now says it will continue distributing it.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
What the fuck
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s not Jews. It’s the Israeli government. I only point this out because labeling it “Jews” includes many innocent people who do not hold that position. We should criticize Israel and its apartheid regime.
The Guardian (@theguardian.com) reposted
From safety first to Palestine first, Keir Starmer shows some leadership | John Crace
Minnesota Reformer (@minnesotareformer.com) reposted
One of the strongest data privacy laws in the country will go into effect this week. "We cannot and should not just think that violations and invasions of our privacy are just the way it is in this modern time," said AG Keith Ellison. minnesotareformer.com/briefs/landm...
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
More likely Mossad. Do you know much money and time they’ve spent buying USA/UK officials? Ghislaine may find herself, just like her dad. Drifting in the med, in her birthday suit, with LOTS of unanswered questions.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
She’s going back to Israel.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
You’re looking at it wrong. If they pardon Maxwell, America will be a complete farce. So then Anarchy for the sake of anarchy since they’ve shown themselves to have no governing laws. Why should we? It will be a beautiful reckoning.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
But Bebe said they’re not starving them
Tennessee Lookout (@tennesseelookout.com) reposted
A coalition of media groups, including the Tennessee Lookout, is challenging a new state law making it a crime to come within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer after being told to stay back. @anitawadhwani.bsky.social reports.
NPR (@npr.org) reposted
Deported under a little-known wartime law, more than 130 Venezuelans were sent from the U.S. to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador. Now released, several tell NPR they endured beatings, sexual abuse, and near-total isolation.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
26%? Did they poll 26 millionaires?
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social)
They spelled killing wrong. “Fighting” implies two sides are fighting back or with. Only one side has weapons. Only one side is starving.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social)
Dreamt my cats were trained to clean up and put things away. But mainly spent the time trying to get raises; negotiating by NOT putting their toys in their basket. I just remember saying “we’ve talked about that…”
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
Clearly it won’t be going up.
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
I believe the last part is why this will never come out.
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
Garcia: They weren’t expecting us to bring this up We knew their attendance likely wasn’t going to be as strong as ours. Summer Lee made the motion.. they were stunned. They were forced to take that vote. And three of them joined the five Democrats—so we got that subpoena of the Epstein files.
The Guardian (@theguardian.com) reposted
Bill Clinton reportedly sent Jeffrey Epstein note for birthday album
Mena Makes Hot Takes (@menaganey.bsky.social) reply parent
Where is this money GOING?
The Guardian (@theguardian.com) reposted
South Park targets Paramount after signing $1.5bn deal and skewers Trump: ‘He can do anything to anyone’
NPR (@npr.org) reposted
The man's arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betrayal. [via @wbur.org]
The Tyee (@thetyee.ca) reposted
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal imbalance that affects about one in 10 women in Canada. A team of Alberta researchers is shedding light on the widely misunderstood health condition.
NPR (@npr.org) reposted
Some detainees claim guards are doling out discipline for questioning rules — including standing in the hot Florida sun for extended periods. Officials deny the charge. (reporting via WLRN)
The Guardian (@theguardian.com) reposted
Donald Trump’s name reported to feature in DoJ files about Jeffrey Epstein