merrianne.bsky.social
@merrianne.bsky.social
created November 18, 2024
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Jack Hopkins-The Original (@therealjackhopkins.bsky.social) reposted
I was a victim of childhood sexual abuse. Seeing these women getting the coverage and support they are this morning...brings a smile to my face. I don't see broken women. I see strong and empowered women. They. Will. Prevail.
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
Epstein Survivors Press Conference Sept 3rd, 10:30 a.m. ET Tune in to support them.
KittyKatGirlš»ššš (@mary1kathy.bsky.social) reposted
I say if Trump is successful in his bullying attempts and Congress doesnāt release the full report the victims should go to Hollywood and make a full on expose film. Tell everything about everyone! #ReleaseTheFullEpsteinFiles #ReleaseTheFullEpsteinFiles www.nationalmemo.com/gop-epstein
Jon Cooper (@joncooper-us.bsky.social) reposted
Wow ā check out the INCREDIBLY MASSIVE crowd at this morningās Massie/Khanna press conference with the victims of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein!! š
Bradford Vivian (@bradvivian.bsky.social) reposted
āHe has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.ā āDeclaration of Independence, 1776
Alabama 50501 (@50501alabama.bsky.social) reposted
For the record: the Venezuelan strike was a war crime and murder. The military occupation of Washington DC is unjustifiable. The secret police grabbing people off the street is kidnapping. Our country has become a terrorist state. Donāt get numb to it. Fight in whatever capacity you can.
Casey (@mamasissiesays.bsky.social) reposted
The difference is Democratic voters arenāt protecting anyone but the victims- release ALL the Epstein files & prosecute the predators. youtube.com/live/q6fUosr...
Evan Hurst (@evanhurst.substack.com) reposted
It is impossible to overstate what a buffoon every world leader, including these three, correctly assesses him to be.
Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) reposted
ā.. Not only have I never heard of this happening, I've never heard of a prosecutor who's heard of this happening," said former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou. 𤔠@cbsnews.com @macfarlanenews.bsky.social www.cbsnews.com/news/d-c-gra...
NPR (@npr.org) reposted
More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.
JoGo (@akjakalope.bsky.social) reposted
This Venezuelan strike is gonna put a damper on his Nobel Peace Prize campaign, but it wonāt do a damn thing to stop the Epstein files.
Lisa Reyna Loe (@lisaloe.bsky.social) reposted
šØRegarding the #Pentagon and #SpaceForce announcements: Reps @rokhanna.bsky.social (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) are holding a press conference tomorrow, 9/3, 10:30am, with ten victims of Epsteinās sex trafficking. Link to watch live: youtube.com/live/q6fUosr... š£ļø Release the Epstein files
Nash Is Here for It (@nashishereforit.bsky.social) reposted
Killing 11 Venezuelans in an attempt to create a bigger story than the Trumpstein files is probably a crime.
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
Trump is over 20 minutes late to his Oval Office address. Are they unable to reanimate him? lol
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
As House Republicans & DOJ continues to block release of the files, Epstein victims speak out: āThe files contain the names of powerful men who have been shielded because of their fame or fortune. Congress - will you continue to protect predators or survivors? Release the files!ā
Dr. Jack Brown (@drjackbrown.bsky.social) reposted
The Democratic party leadership is only concerned with finding moderates who don't rock the boat too much ā and that's the exact opposite of what we need and what this time demands.
D. Earl Stephens (@dearlstephens.bsky.social) reposted
šWhat happens when the only grocery store leaves a neighborhood, where 40% of the residents live in poverty? People hurt. We don't need the goddam National Guard in our cities, we need a government who cares for our seniors, not one run by some lying, orange, racist imbecile who attacks them.
Mark Jacob (@markjacob.bsky.social) reposted
I grew up in the ā60s and ā70s as a proud American, feeling sorry for people in the Soviet Union forced to live under a system of crushing corruption and cruelty. Weāre those people now.
Dr. Jen Gunter (@drjengunter.bsky.social) reposted
I used to read books like Lord of the Rings or watch movies like Star Wars and think the villains were unbelievable. And of course, now watching the tech oligarchs (who could not spend all their money if they tried) destroy civilization for power, Iām like, guess I was wrong. People are that awful.
Whoa 𤯠in Slow-Mo (@0lsi.bsky.social) reposted
#MG, a ChinesešØš³ car companyš, just unveiled the worldās first mass-produced electric car at the Chengdu Auto Show on Friday using a #semi-solid-state battery, the MG4 Anxin. It starts under around $15,000, offering better safety, longer life and faster chargingā½š šš
Joyce White Vance (@joycewhitevance.bsky.social) reposted
A landslide in the middle of a war & famine that was declared last year & has since spread across Sudan. About 25 million people need urgent food aid, according to the UN, while at least 14 million have been forced from their homes. Where is the intāl attention? www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/w...
Saikat for Congress (@saikatforcongress.bsky.social) reposted
To make housing affordable, look at cities around the world that have done it. Almost all of them: 1. Make it easy to build 2. Prevent ultra-rich and corps from buying housing for speculation 3. Build tons of public housing/have public financing 4. Have strong rent controlļæ¼
Andy Brown (@andybrown1951.bsky.social) reposted
Trump can stop funding science but he can't shut out the truth about scientific facts no matter how hard he tries or how silly he allows his Secretary of State for Health to be. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Robert Raymond (@robertr369.bsky.social) reposted
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
Senate Democrats: DO NOT FUND the government when the current continuing resolution expires at the end of the month. SHUT IT DOWN unless DC is funded, the troops are withdrawn from our cities, elections are protected, the Epstein files are released in full... SHUT IT DOWN.
ray éŗē¾”čÆ (@raykwong.bsky.social) reposted
Good morning and happy Wednesday to everyone. Itās devastating to watch tens of millions of people wish death upon the president when it should be hundreds of millions.
Sandieglo (@sandieglo.bsky.social) reposted
Social Media Lab (@socialmedialab.ca) reposted
Some democracies are more stable and resilient than others. "Jair Bolsonaro faces justice over alleged attempt to usurp Brazilian democracy" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD (@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social) reposted
Kennedy must be removed from office. He has already caused a catastrophe at HHS and the CDC. I strongly suspect that he is about to use data manipulated by unscrupulous and unqualified individuals to attempt to falsely show that vaccines are in some way a net harm. He simply must be stopped.
Krassensteins (@krassenstein.bsky.social) reposted
BREAKING: The Pentagon has authorized up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges. This is a blatant expansion of military power into a civilian judicial process, a dangerous erosion of the separation between the two. Every day, we inch closer to fascism.
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
I know this sounds crazy, but shouldnāt the Secretary of Energy know something about energy?
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
See through it.
Action Together New Jersey (@atnj.org) reposted
Left Of Center Orange Hater (@henshinhal.bsky.social) reposted
Elizabeth (@underthesea62.bsky.social) reposted
Let's give the Epstein victim's presser today the highest possible ratings we can. Put it on all your TV's and stream it on your phones and tablets. #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles #BelieveTheVictims
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Pritzker: "Any rational person who has spent even the most minimal amount of time studying human history has to ask themselves one important question: once they get the citizens of this nation comfortable with the current atrocities committed under the color of law, what comes next?"
Upper Valley Visibility Brigade (@uvvisibilitybrigad.bsky.social) reposted
Today in DC over 100 Epstein survivors will be speaking. As the GOP continues to enable a cover up. Hold them accountable and BELIEVE THE WOMEN. #nhpolitics #vtpolitics #visibilitybrigade #epsteinfilecoverup #epsteinsurvivors #survivorpressconference #epstein #bebravewithus #epsteinfiles
CascadiaPNW (@cascadiaresistance.bsky.social) reposted
Organized labor ššÆ
Tuesday Afternoon (@tuesday-afternoon.bsky.social) reposted
Sunkissed Peaks (@sunkissedpeaks.bsky.social) reposted
Oh.
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
HHS MESS: ā1,000+ current & former employees of the Department of Health and Human Services wrote a letter to RFK Jr. arguing his leadership has āput the health of all Americans at riskā and demanding his resignation.ā www.axios.com/2025/09/03/r...
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Pritzker: "He has no idea what's he's talking about. There is no emergency that warrants deployment of troops. He is insulting the people of Chicago by calling our home a hellhole, and anyone that takes his word at face value is insulting Chicagoans too."
BremainInSpain (@bremaininspain.com) reposted
Wow. Now thatās what you call bold action Cosmetic retail giant Lush has closed all of its UK stores, factories & website for the day in protest at Israelās actions in Palestine It hopes to push the UK Govt into greater action by depriving it of a day's worth of tax revenue from its business
Jon Cooper (@joncooper-us.bsky.social) reposted
A political novice's campaign to unseat Sen. Susan Collins is off to a strong start Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and combat veteran, represents a new pugilistic approach to Democratic politics.
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
The largest SNAP cuts in history went into effect yesterday, eliminating or drastically cutting food assistance for millions of Americans. And itās all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich. Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax ā it's cruel.
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Pritzker: "It breaks my heart to report that we have been told ICE will try to disrupt community picnics and peaceful parades. Let's be clear -- the terror and cruelty is the point, not the safety of anybody living here."
John Topper (@jct49.bsky.social) reposted
Good morning to you š from the Southern Coast on the
Obregonia Jones (@obregonia.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Please take care of yourselves and reach out to 988 if you're feeling some type of way after hearing their stories. It impacts people differently and has such a big ripple effect. You can call or text 988 at any time.
Mike Davis ⢠Feed After Midnight (@mjdavis1988.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Letās make sure the Epstein victims get the attention they deserve. REPOST all the Epstein/Trump content you see and make it trend! #Epstein #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles #Trump-Epstein mdavis19881.substack.com/p/epstein-xi...
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
when youāre upset at the cool kids for not inviting you to their lunch table
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
Just Security (@justsecurity.org) reposted
Today's news roundup: -Rift between Netanyahu and IDF chief deepens -Russia and China sign major gas pipeline memorandum -Dozens of scientists issue rebuttal to Energy Dept's climate report -Trump's use of National Guard in Los Angeles was illegal, judge rules š www.justsecurity.org/119941/early...
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
REP. @yassaminansari.bsky.social on the bipartisan demand for the Epstein files: āThis is the most corrupt administration in šŗšø history, and this story shows it more than anything.ā
Jon Cooper (@joncooper-us.bsky.social) reposted
As many as 100 survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and other victims of sexual abuse are expected to attend a rally Wednesday in Washington, D.C. as a bipartisan Congressional effort gains steam to force the U.S. Department of Justice to make public its controversial files on the disgraced sex trafficker.
Governor JB Pritzker (@govpritzker.illinois.gov) reposted
I'm aware that the President likes to go on television and beg me to call him to ask for troops. I find it strange, as Chicago doesn't want troops. I also have experience asking him for assistance ā just to have the rug pulled up from underneath me when execution meets reality.
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Pritzker: "I refuse to pretend that any of this is normal ... I refuse to fall into the pundit trap that demands we sacrifice vital constitutional rights if it's being done in the fake guise of fighting crime."
Andy Craig (@andycraig.bsky.social) reposted
That Pritzker press conference was... surreal, and I think marks a significant moment of escalation in the constitutional omni-crisis. This was the governor of a state saying plainly the Union itself is being torn apart and his state is being militarily invaded by an authoritarian regime.
Kevin M. Kruse (@kevinmkruse.bsky.social) reposted
The president is sending the military to control American cities and if you're a reporter who's framing that illegal power grab as "pushing the boundaries of constitutionality" or "acting boldly to fight crime" or whatever, please go find another line of work where you won't get us all killed.
Kara Swisher (@karaswisher.bsky.social) reposted
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alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social (@alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social) reposted
In a clever move to beat the heat, a small town in Spain has turned its rooftops into a giant reflective surface by painting them all white. This simple change has created a powerful cooling effect ā lowering the townās average summer temperature by nearly 5°C. #Heatwaves #SmartCities #ActOnClimate
Tabatha Southey šØš¦ (@tabathasouthey.bsky.social) reposted
Itās not just that the President of the United States posted a video of eleven people being murdered in international waters itās that the President of the United States ordered the murder of eleven people in international waters so he could post a video of it.
Dave Levitan (@davelevitan.bsky.social) reposted
I know, I know, but: The president of the US saying, literally, "we're going in" in reference to sending the military to an American city for no reason beyond terrorizing the local population should be the most immediately impeachable shit imaginable
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
So our military just bombed a boat in international waters and extrajudicially killed suspected drug traffickers without so much as a conversation, let alone a trial? Then posted it on social media? And weāre all supposed to just trust their account?
Tom Scocca (@tomscocca.bsky.social) reposted
Don't feel like doing a repost that puts the murder video on the timeline yet again but do feel like repeating the point that the president just straight-up assassinated 11 people for supposedly doing something that wouldn't be a death-penalty crime if they were caught and convicted
Angry (@angrystaffer.bsky.social) reposted
So they re-released most of the same shit they gave the GOP binder crew in February? Color me shocked. Never thought Iād say this, but Iām with Massie. Release the rest of the damn Epstein files, not this cherry-picked bullshit.
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
It sure didnāt take long for Jeanine Pirro to turn the DC US Attorneyās Office into the most incompetent, feckless, and ridiculous prosecutorās office in the United States.
Lori (@loribedell.bsky.social) reposted
Remember when COVID vaccines were first available? Remember how they saved lives and helped us move toward normalcy? Remember how relieved and grateful we were? Remember how amazing our healthcare workers were? Remember how science rescued us?
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?
Jonathan Slater (@jonathanslater.bsky.social) reposted
Beautiful time passages
Tina Smith (@smith.senate.gov) reposted
I dare you to go to Annunciation School and tell our grieving community, in effect, guns donāt kill kids, antidepressants do. Just shut up. Stop peddling bullshit. You should be fired.
Distill Social (@distillsocial.bsky.social) reposted
Michigan school librarian, Christine Beachler, is fighting back after years of harassment from Moms for Liberty member Stefanie Boone, who smeared her as a āsmut peddlerā simply for doing her job. Now, Beachlerās defamation lawsuit is moving forward.
jamelle (@jamellebouie.net) reposted
i find this image so fascinating. it is both a literal example of authoritarianism but also a second-hand reproduction of the aesthetics of other authoritarian states. it's like a simulacra of authoritarianism whose purpose is to attempt to make the simulacra real.
Social Media Lab (@socialmedialab.ca) reposted
"French President Emmanuel Macron has told his ministers that the European Union should consider retaliatory measures against the U.S. digital sector after President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs over tech regulation and taxes" www.politico.eu/article/emma...
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
Shuler: They want to convince people that we are each otherās enemiesāthat we need to fight one another to land a good job, to find a home in a safe neighborhood, that only so many of us can live with dignity at the same time. But we are not each otherās enemies. We are each otherās neighbors
D. Earl Stephens (@dearlstephens.bsky.social) reposted
šThis is what a hero looks like. This is Dr. Susan Monarez, who just announced she WILL NOT resign her post as C.D.C. Director underneath the anti-vax monster, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She is standing up for the health and well-being of hundreds of millions of Americans, and we MUST stand up for her.
peachiiKim (@peachiikimaf.bsky.social) reposted
We don't have to live this way.
Mike Luckovich (@mluckovich.bsky.social) reposted
Christine (@chrisser25.bsky.social) reposted
tweety (@bluskypolitics.bsky.social) reposted
š¶ Sing along if ya like š¤š¤£š„
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
Jake_Vig (@jakevig.bsky.social) reposted
DO NOT PUT CHILDREN ON TV TALKING ABOUT A SHOOTING THEY JUST LIVED THROUGH The media who do this are heartless bastards
CAKE (@thebandcake.bsky.social) reposted
The phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121.
Teela (@teela.bsky.social) reposted
#ActionList Periodic reminder because they don't want you to! Voting is how we nullify Project 2025, the felon and the MAGA agenda! Just check it NOW!! www.vote.org/am-i-registe...
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
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Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) reposted
We saw all your comments yesterday on our post about celebrity chef and D.C. icon JosĆ© AndrĆ©s, and we agree with you he truly deserves the Nobel Peace Prize! š
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 hadnāt happened, the Air Force giving her honors is in itself a dishonor.
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
Weāll waitā¦š¤
Laurence H. Tribe (@tribelaw.bsky.social) reposted
Dr. William Foege, 89, who helped end smallpox in the 1970s, recently wrote: RFK Jr.ās āwords can be as lethal as the smallpox virus.ā And his actions are more lethal still. Heās waging war on America. Thatās an impeachable offense. He must be removed from office. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/h...
Keith Olbermann (@olbermann.bsky.social) reposted
It's time to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr from government before he kills us all
@GottaLaff (@gottalaff.bsky.social) reposted
From a pal To: @governor.ca.gov šØWe need Dem politicians everywhere in CA explaining this is temporary + response to TX actions. As a CA resident, I have already received 2 big glossy brochures from anti redist. orgs. NO mailings from Newsom, Dems. We have 2 mos to convince CA's to fight back.
Senator Patty Murray (@murray.senate.gov) reposted
I had serious doubts about CDC Director Monarezās willingness to stand up against RFK Jr.ās personal mission to destroy public health in AmericaāIām glad that I was wrong. If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) reposted
RULE ABOUT AMERICAN FLAGS: If you burn the fabric part, you're looking at jail. But it you use the pole part to assault a police officer, you get a presidential pardon, praise, and some cash.
this is awkword . com (@awkword.bsky.social) reposted
NEW āš§ APP ALERT: The Open Security Mapping Project ā documenting ICE detention facilities Built by @hongpong.bsky.social All open source github.com/Open-Security-Mapping-Project github.com/Open-Security-Mapping-Project/ice_detention_scraper
CascadiaPNW (@cascadiaresistance.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
CascadiaPNW (@cascadiaresistance.bsky.social) reposted
Nazi scum arrested firefighters while they were actively fighting the Bear Gulch fire near Lake Cushman. #washingtonstate #beargulchfire #olympicnationalforest #ICE #pnw #cascadia
Ed Markey (@edmarkey.bsky.social) reposted
Vaccines are safe and effective. RFK Jr. isnāt.
Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) reposted
AMERICA: āItās a mental health issue.ā REST OF THE WORLD: āWe have those. But donāt have mass shootings.ā AMERICA: āItās video games.ā WORLD: āWe have those too. But donāt have mass shootings.ā AMERICA B: āItās cause they took Jesus out of the classroom.ā WORLD: āGod, youāre stupid.ā