Martha Elizabeth
@mepowers.bsky.social
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
created November 12, 2024
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Jenn Budd (@jennbudd.bsky.social) reposted
8 cops making over $100k each to arrest one man. But your food, water & air are killing you. Your daughter is carrying her rapist’s baby to term & will probably die when it becomes complicated & your veteran son in jail for being unhoused. But at least that Brown guy sitting on a bench is gone.🙄
Mark Joseph Stern (@mjsdc.bsky.social) reposted
The next Democratic president should declare that the National Emergencies Act and Article II of the Constitution allow him to: •admit D.C. and Puerto Rico as states •abolish ICE •grant citizenship to any immigrant •disband the 5th Circuit •expand the Supreme Court Seriously: Why the hell not?
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
As useless as as tits on a overpaid head coach That’s all I saw too. 😀
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
I said the same thing. 🤣 Not Carolina football fan until they correct this mistake. Basketball season starts in November. Im for State until then 🤷♀️
Max Kennerly (@maxkennerly.bsky.social) reposted
One thing that's really reassuring about SCOTUS is how their actual, real, serious, genuine position on ethics is "we are not bound by any mortal law nor any code or creed, this is our world, you merely live in it."
Van (@probablyvan.bsky.social) reposted
Reading @sarahkendzior.bsky.social ‘s latest book. “Impunity, the sadist’s conception of freedom.” What a great line.
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
Was going to find this one. YES ,the answer is definitely yes.
Michael J. Stern (@michaeljstern.bsky.social) reposted
I can't read this. The headline turned my stomach. As Trump cheats to strengthen his stranglehold on democracy, the "moral high ground" crew are spouting mindless junk and supporting handing us over to GOP rule that will end free and fair elections.
Michael J. Stern (@michaeljstern.bsky.social) reposted
Barrett makes no sense when she says that the Court got ahead of Americans' positions, since the majority of Americans support abortion rights. www.cnn.com/2025/09/02/p...
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
NEWS: Democratic Rep. Jerrold Nadler, 78, will not seek re-election
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
Put that 🌭 in the Smithsonian. All will come by to see it.
Clara Jeffery (@clarajeffery.bsky.social) reposted
Nine former heads of the CDC—appointed by presidents of both parties—warn the nation of the immense peril RFK Jr is putting the country in. Gift link, please send to families and friends www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
🤣
Hillary Rodham Clinton (@hillaryclinton.bsky.social) reposted
If you enjoy… Weekends Safe working conditions Retirement benefits Paid vacations Breaks at work Sick leave Paid holidays … then you’re part of the labor movement. Happy Labor Day.
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s like watching 2 teams play each other that you don’t like. You’re disappointed they both can’t lose. A scoreless game is the best you can hope to happen 🤷♀️
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
My daddy sang this song to me when I was a child. He was an accountant so he knew too-White collar but a blue collar heart. ❤️ youtu.be/J2aqvKY6zLc?...
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
“Jobs disappear and the markets cheer.” On Labor Day 30 years ago, I issued a warning the growing divide between workers and the super-rich. Watch. youtu.be/8rW1kkAV-gw
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you 😊 This song has lovely memories packed into it. youtu.be/KAz_a8AjHgE?...
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social)
I had the “Bare Trees” album. A wonderful memory from music 🥰
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
Written about his son playing basketball. I forgot about this one. Love Bruce Hornsby.
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
I like the rebrand.
Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen.bsky.social) reposted
California stepping up.
Paulley Ticks (@tomadelsbach.bsky.social) reposted
Fixed it ;)
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
FEDERAL AGENTS TAKE NOTE… It’s not just Chicago standing strong. Other blue cities and governors are ready to unite against Trump’s federal invasion. I’m not an attorney, but this point seems huge: if federal agents break state or city laws, they can prosecuted. And Trump cannot pardon them.
Ailani 🌺 Brown Eye Girl (@browneyegirlhi.bsky.social) reposted
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
They want for profit private prison , which will be even worse.
Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD (@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social) reposted
When you cut the social safety nets, you can expect people to fall and land on the streets.
Lynette (@fishergirl.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Same time unions were abolished! Workers fell for the BS company execs peddled....dues for nothing, protecting the incompetent etc. What really was accomplished was BENEFITS TO WORKERS ENDED...pensions, paid health care, pd time off etc. & went to the CEOs & upper mgmt. Workers were suckered!
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
He won’t let the press anywhere near him. This is getting weirder and weirder.
KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 (@kojamf.bsky.social) reposted
silentmiddlechild
leonardlloyd (@leonardlloyd.bsky.social) reposted
Jimi playing with The Ronettes, 1966
🅿️rofessor Kiosk 💊 (@professorkiosk.wtf) reposted
I've been disappointed by humanity but even more disappointed by the aliens who refuse to abduct me
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
I think they should put up signs that say: If you self check out you may have a free item of your choice. We are tooconcerned with profit to pay people a living wage to do this.
Scott MacFarlane (@macfarlanenews.bsky.social) reposted
Charles Borges, the chief data officer at the Social Security Administration, resigned Friday — days after filing a whistleblower complaint alleging DOGE employees had uploaded a copy of the entire country's Social Security information to a "vulnerable cloud environment”
Emi, Midnight Hagette 🏳️⚧️ (@nutricious-snack.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Option 1: You are about to get destroyed. Option 2: She is pretty sure she isn’t confused, but she wants to give you a chance to explain yourself before she destroys you. Option 3: She knows she isn’t confused, and she wants to let you dig yourself a little deeper before she destroys you.
John Hanger (@jrfhanger.bsky.social) reposted
IEA says: 1. China's oil demand peaks in 2027 due to EVs. 2. Global demand for combustible petroleum fuels FALLS by 2028. 3. Global oil demand, including for petrochemical feedstocks, peaks and begins to fall by 2030. See IEA Oil 2025 Analysis & Forecast iea.li/40auS5I Petrostate politicos freak!
Robin Marty (@robinmarty.com) reposted
Ouch…
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
Chris Fetters (@bekindhere.bsky.social) reposted
#1wordfor1music #MusicChallenge 30 - music Chuck Berry Rock and Roll Music www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gZw...
Eagles Rock (@eagleandsnake.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
What if we established a tax-exempt Church of Democracy and sued the government for infringing on our religious freedoms when it does authoritarian stuff?
Patsy “Resistance Kitty” Evans Ph.D. (@drharmony.net) reposted
not any more
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social)
@governor.ca.gov is SO much better at this than Trump. 🏆 He is a natural at this 💩 YES‼️‼️‼️🫡🫡🫡🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
JonZoidberg (@jonzoidberg.xyz) reposted
What do you know, executive rule by fiat is illegal. But of course, the court is leaving the executive fiat in place while he appeals to his pet justices so we the people get no relief. www.cnbc.com/2025/08/29/t...
Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney.bsky.social) reposted
BREAKING: Appeals court rejects Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs under IEEPA. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
American Bridge 21st Century (@ab21.bsky.social) reposted
Michael Whatley left North Carolinians hanging after Hurricane Helene. If he can’t do his job when disaster strikes, why should anyone trust him in the Senate? #NCSen smokymountainnews.com/news/item/40...
Naotoshi Maeda (@naotoshimaeda.bsky.social) reposted
Joni Ernst won't run for re-election to the U.S. Senate in Iowa. Iowa, you have another assignment. Elect the Democrat in 2026. Don't give your vote to GOP cult members anymore. Never forget she didn't hesitate to abandon you. The GOP does not care about you.
Cheri Jacobus (@cherijacobus.bsky.social) reposted
Is Iowa a bellweather? Too early to tell, but the news is good! MAGA Senator Joni Ernst likely has some sooper dooper secret internal polling that scared the snot outta her. Tillis, Tuberville, McConnell also are OUT!
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
Was going to say: No women that I know are willingly having sex with them. 🤢
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
I wonder why Bill Pulte didn’t send this case over to DOJ with a criminal referral along with his selective targeting of Adam Schiff and Lisa Cook? apnews.com/article/paxt...
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social)
Just leave now.
Victoria 📚 (@its-its.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Such laziness to not be curious and think for yourself. Having your whole life poured into your head without reflection. Not having a true moral compass based in your own critical reasoning. It's so disappointing – especially– to be defeated by such unconscious and willfully ignorant people.
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
NEWS: Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), who recently told her constituents "we're all going to die" anyway when asked why she supported Medicaid cuts, does not plan on seeking reelection in 2026. (CBS News)
Saint Sherman - The Ultimate Patriot (@claypotter.bsky.social) reposted
Melania is asking that we comb social media for signs of potential future school shooters. I might have found something.
🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 (@teamcanadaforever.bsky.social) reposted
In another instalment of: “Didn’t Age Well” This video was deleted from Twitter. So you know what to do. 😏
Saint Sherman - The Ultimate Patriot (@claypotter.bsky.social) reposted
Be all you can be MAGA. I assume there's a line at the recruiter office?
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
The new Prine and Dylan has a song for that youtu.be/KYbb_e6NHWU?...
Denise Wheeler (@denisedwheeler.bsky.social) reposted
The new ICE song by Jesse Welles nails it. ICE isn’t recruiting heroes, it’s recruiting the bitter, the rejected, the ones desperate for a badge to cover their failures. Losers with power become the most dangerous kind. (c/o Caroline Codsi)
BlueCrew community 💙💙 (@libertyovergov.bsky.social) reposted
Rep. Mark Alford to his angry constituents: "If you didn't want to hear my lies, why did you come here?" #BlueCrew
ProPublica (@propublica.org) reposted
NEW: Internal records show how Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt has worked to get Elon Musk access to state and local officials ahead of a formal bidding process for a Houston flood project. Both stand to benefit should Musk be selected. By @lmcgaughy.bsky.social and @chengyilun.bsky.social
Blue Virginia (@bluevirginia.bsky.social) reposted
Could also say: "If major media haven't reached the obvious conclusion that Youngkin is a MAGA extremist, they're lousy journalists. If they've reached that conclusion but are purposely keeping it from the public, they're lousy Americans." bluevirginia.us/2025/08/thur... h/t @markjacob.bsky.social
Chels (@chelsisright.bsky.social) reposted
You got my point exactly. They got themselves on the school boards and started that CRT bullshit and look how it took off. CRT shit gave Youngkin the governorship in VA .. they will slowly chip away until they get what they want.
Blue Virginia (@bluevirginia.bsky.social) reposted
The WaPo (and the political media more broadly) has been relentlessly whitewashing/sanewashing Youngkin since 2021. And...it continues to this day. Disgraceful - except the political media doesn't GAF. bluevirginia.us/2025/08/tues...
Abigail Spanberger (@abigailspanberger.com) reposted
This new report makes clear — the Youngkin-Sears Administration is failing to set our kids up for success. As a mom to 3 daughters in VA public schools, this is personal. When I'm Governor, I'll work every day to strengthen Virginia's schools.
Matthew R Francis (@bowlerhatscience.org) reposted
don't tell Youngkin
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social)
Everyone that he puts into a position of power should be scrutinized. You won’t have to dig deep. They are all corrupt.
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
She not her daddy. That’s for sure. Nepo baby who seduces the boss. Not a role model for women.
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social)
Today’s @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social is great…. Because Joe and Mika are on vacation. @msnbc.com please send them on permanent vacation. Thank you for your attention 😃
Carter P. Hayes (@allchronology.com) reposted
The same people who villainize Dr. Anthony Fauci, an actual doctor with a speciality in immunology and research in virology, are praising RFK Jr who has never seen the inside of a lab.
Jess Piper (@piperformissouri.bsky.social) reposted
He’s trying to get her killed…
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
I'm wondering: in 2028, when trump tries to put himself on the ballot for a third term, whether states are prepared to keep him off the ballot and what the Supreme Court will do. I think it's pretty clear cut, but I thought that about immunity, Dobbs, and section 3 of the 14th Amendment, too.
kennyfisher.bsky.social (@kennyfisher.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
This is a list of things that have occurred in America in the last six months. When described plainly, it becomes clear that the US is a fully authoritarian country.
Scott Horton (@robertscotthorton.bsky.social) reposted
Trump's military occupation of DC has its first popular hero. His name is Sean C Dunn, and he used to be a paralegal at DOJ. He didn't vanquish Jeanine Pirro, but he sure did humiliate her. And he demonstrated civil courage and an outstanding sense of humor.
Katy (@katyys.bsky.social) reposted
Navin Pokala 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇱 (@navinpokala.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Whelp! Looks like Walgreens is going bankrupt in 3 years or so. bsky.app/profile/more...
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social)
This is a pay to play system. She’s paying for the award. She didn’t write the song. We won’t survive thanks to sell outs like her. Bless her heart ( the Southern version)😏😏
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
She didn’t write the song. So how did she get so rich It was one hit She’s old as dirt. Her next song should be be “I Got Mines” Hope she won’t survive to see that award And he doesn’t survive to attend to host. 😏😏
Orcish Law (@orcishlaw.bsky.social) reposted
Understatement of the fucking year right here.
Tina Smith (@smith.senate.gov) reposted
I dare you to go to Annunciation School and tell our grieving community, in effect, guns don’t kill kids, antidepressants do. Just shut up. Stop peddling bullshit. You should be fired.
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
Why do we still allow people with serious mental illness to buy guns? Because the first law Republicans passed under Trump in 2017, made it easier. There were over 4,000 mass shootings between 2017-2024, and this country elected him again. If that’s not proof America is sick, I don’t know what is.
Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum.bsky.social) reposted
What did Putin think of the Alaska summit? Well, he just sent drones and missiles to hit an apartment building, a shopping mall and the headquarters of the European Union in Kyiv. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/w...
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
Tariff inflation effects are just getting started. (via Apollo)
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
I had a pharmacist ask me about drugs that I actually asked my DR. why I needed both.He took time to explain it to me so I understood .I was happy with the change. I was happy with them asking.Told them that I asked .I told her what he said. I appreciate that someone was asking questions Good job 🙏
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social)
NPR (@npr.org) reposted
Lisa Cook is challenging Trump's attempt to remove her from office based on what she says is "an unsubstantiated allegation" of mortgage fraud prior to her Senate confirmation as governor.
Brian J. Karem (@briankarem.bsky.social) reposted
Just a short rant; youtu.be/KukiXk1os-A?...
Brian J. Karem (@briankarem.bsky.social) reposted
If there's a "crime wave" in the United States as POTUS claims, I wonder how much of it is because he pardoned 1500 rioters who tried to destroy the Capitol on Jan. 6?
Michael J. Stern (@michaeljstern.bsky.social) reposted
Adam Parkhomenko (@adamparkhomenko.bsky.social) reposted
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social)
👀 🧵
illumi (@vinnievinson.bsky.social) reposted
Travis Swift is going to be such a great football player name
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
I’d tell them to come back with a warrant and to dress appropriately…like the real FBI
Kurt Weldon (@kurtweldon.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
DW (@promontory55th.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
helchose.bsky.social (@helchose.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Gun hoarding should be described in DSM-5 mental disorders
Martha Elizabeth (@mepowers.bsky.social) reply parent
Sure do. NRA did NOT defend them. Oh, they were just too scary 🫣 😱 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 www.history.com/articles/bla...