American living in The Burren, Co Clare, since 1992. (https://burrenbeo.com) Favourite book "The Hidden Spring" by Mark Solms
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The son of a Republican lawmaker is suing Gov. Mike Kehoe alleging his First Amendment rights were violated when Kehoe preemptively declared a state of emergency for what turned out to be peaceful protests against the Trump administration in June. - Missouri Independent www.kcur.org/politics-ele...
In Portland today, a roaring crowd welcomed Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, signaling real momentum in his challenge to Susan Collins.
I am not seeing "Constitutional amendment reversing Citizens United" on any of these New Reconstruction wishlists folks are circulating, and. Absent starting over from scratch, I don't see us establishing any semblance of democracy here without that plus Supreme Court expansion.
Mountain trolls are the biggest creatures in Norwegian folklore. They dwell inside mountains in their own realms, where they hoard gold and gemstones. If they are exposed to sunlight they turn into rock, and legend has it that many mountains in Norway are former trolls. 🎨 Martina Ehrenborg
I love how music transcends not only every human but every species. That’s why I love all musicians because they share a message that resonates with every living being on this planet.
My grandson is changing rooms/groups at nursery. He spent his last day in his current room going around reassuring the staff they'd be OK without him. I do love his self confidence.
Four years ago today, @eliaslawgroup.bsky.social opened its doors. Since then, we have represented thousands of clients – helping them win hundreds of elections and scores of court cases. To our clients, thank you for your trust. To our people, thank you for being a part of this team.
HOW ABOUT EVIL IDIOT?
🚨BREAKING: Federal court STRIKES DOWN down new South Dakota law imposing a nine-month deadline to file ballot measures declaring it unconstitutional under the First Amendment. Congrats to Dakotans for Health and their legal team! www.democracydocket.com/cases/south-...
Remember, when Sam Altman says shit like "future iterations of GPT will require fusion power" or "we will need to build data centers on the moon" he's not revealing an ambitious roadmap. He's doing marketing. Putting "OpenAI" and "moon base" in the same sentence is the only goal.
Thank you. It is important to keep the danger in mind. Very silly to think all will be well once we get rid of djt -- he rode in on the backs of his supporters, and chose the most lethal and poisonous to run the country. JDV will not change that.
But djt is His Boy. He wouldn't need to get rid of him - too valuable.
It’s not that people want “luxury.” It’s that one income doesn’t even cover the basics anymore.
Republicans control the Senate But with Roy Cooper in North Carolina, the emergence of @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social in Iowa and Sherrod Brown maybe returning in Ohio, the map looks a lot better If Democrats beat Susan Collins and @ossoff.bsky.social holds his seat, the balance of power will change
Join me and the incomparable Heather Cox Richardson for a members-only live podcast to explore the urgent challenges facing democracy today, and how history helps us understand the path forward. Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. ET | Live on Zoom Sign up now! newsletters.democracydocket.com/hcr-podcast
Today's my birthday and I'm hoping @realDonaldTrump will send me one of his amazing handcrafted cards with a beautiful Sharpie-drawn woman on it
Video credit: itsjuliencohen Description: "11 and 8-year-old prodigy sisters played Vivaldi Winter with me" This is serious musical talent 🎻🎻🎹🎶🎵 #VivaldiWinter #Song #music #Piano #Violin #Instruments #Instrumental
Wordle 1,535 1/6 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Powerball ticket?
new recycling method turns used EV batteries into fresh materials for new ones — cutting costs and helping the planet. UK-based company Altilium
Something that has been missing from the Trump administration’s review of the Epstein case: considering the survivors. This week, they speak out, and we should all be listening. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
The Green Boy, from Miss Piggy's Treasury of Art Masterpieces from the Kermitage Collection — Michael K. Frith, 1984
Big Leany is taking a vacation from his leaning duties. He’s snoring right now.
Sometime between the fall of 1963 and the late summer of 1964, the actor and photographer Dennis Hopper stopped at an intersection in L.A., took out his Nikon, and made history.
This Labor Day (and all other days): Thank the workers who serve you. Appreciate the workers who care for you. Respect the workers who pick up your trash. Salute the workers who get you your mail. Honor the workers who teach your children. Pay all workers a living wage.
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Well, number one, he's a liar who always lies. So we start with that!
Congressman Jerry Nadler would more than likely have been reelected to an 18th full term in Congress. He's long had the support and confidence of NYC voters. Instead, he's passing the torch and doing his part to center and strengthen the next generation of Democratic leadership. (thread)
Amongst other things.
Sort of a "Krinkle" glance!
My late husband also felt that kind of gratitude. He would remind people to be courteous to people who serve in shops and grocery stores, behind toll booths, etc. - "Imagine how boring it could be for them doing that all day."
That makes so much sense . I feel the same way!
www.greenmatters.com/pn/japanese-... Some GOOD NEWS to share Japanese Scientists develop plastic that dissolves in seawater in a few hours !! It can also breakdown in soil taking about 200 hours SEE WHY SCIENCE MATTERS
This Wednesday..... let the truth come out....
Tainted love: how Ukrainians are ridding themselves of Russian-language books www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Steven Colbert and his wife appeared in the crowd at the Alcaraz match, and the arena went wild when his face hit the screen. People clearly adore him—and honestly, seeing that joy gave me a surge of hope.
He is no doubt planning to announce that he is the Second Coming of Jesus the Christ, here to save us all if we only bow down low enough.
🔴 who needs a laugh ? 🤭🤣 #Dogsky #Catsky #Funny 🐥
Serious question. WTF is wrong with Trump?
Trump's Dangerous Militarization of DC! youtu.be/MCJPCbMSIg8?...
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friend. It’s almost like she knows he needed someone, and somehow, she decided it would be her. From fb
This is my 95-year-old neighbor. He's been living alone since his wife passed away from cancer, and not long ago, he also lost his loyal companion dog. Now, every day, our chicken Hei Hei escapes the yard just to visit him. She sits with him, accepts treats, and lets him pet her like an old
Holy macaroni, there are WAY more olives on Olive-ey than I thought. Evidently I’m supposed to look up & stuff. I don’t have the owners manual so how was I supposed to know? Lousy elitists. Fancy experts. Anyway, there are a lot but they’re so high and I’m so little. We shall see
Something basic that seems to be missing in public consciousness!
Now they're throwing shit out of the second story window of the White House. WHAT THE FUCK IS HAPPENING?
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The Russians are trying to kill the leader of the EU. Right now wake the fuck up people.
I don’t know what did or didn’t happen to Trump, but what I do know is the country has the right to know the truth.
Tom Emmer tried to score political points on school safety. Instead, he got caught forgetting he voted against funding it.
I opened my own Little Free Library today ♥️ Pittsburgh friends...message me for the address!
My parents didn't say anything about it -- It was just how they treated people. There was a kind of stillness in their courtesy toward the people who were doing the jobs "at the bottom". As I think about it, it was a sense of gratitude. It communicated to us.
True Statement! Anyone else? #Pinks #ProudBlue
"Even in a long line of anti-labor GOP presidents, Trump stands out. And while he may not succeed in completely destroying collective bargaining in America, he’s poised to strike terrible blows against organized labor." — @paulwaldman.bsky.social
I don’t know if you all remember, but Sharice Davids was reelected in Kansas even after the GOP gerrymandered her district…
This week, Oversight Committee Dems are meeting with many of the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. We will listen to their stories and continue our work to seek justice against anyone responsible for these horrific crimes.
Thank you on this labor day!!
Yes! So lovely. Thanks for sharing them. Here are Baby and Noelle.
My BABIES
I’m at the point in cat servitude where I need a stronger word than “Love”. #Kittyloafmonday
Yes, that makes it worse.
The Guardian is complaining about the monster in Frankenstein being attractive, but our own unreliable narrator Victor in the Shelley novel says, “His limbs were in proportion, and I had selected his features as beautiful” The horror stems from the fact that the monster is an animated corpse
Hey @jaketapper.bsky.social, what’s the timeline for the book on how the President went missing like a week after he had weird bruising on his hands?
Just wanted to make sure everybody was OK and listening.
They even know...
September 1, 2025
I have a great deal of reading and work to do for law school, so let’s make some chili crisp!
Yes on PROP 50 Vote YES CALIFORNIA
With their help he made the biggest mess in all of modern times. And we will have to clean it all up.
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O'Connell. So for today's edition of our free Monument Monday Newsletter, I thought we might head down to his beloved Derrynane to visit Ahamore Abbey (also known as Derrynane Abbey). #Ireland #SpéirGhorm #WildAtlanticWay #Kerry
Nearly 250K people have already watched my interview with Cong. Jamie Raskin that posted on Friday. That is a lot for our YouTube channel! Take some time this weekend and watch for yourself. You will hopefully learn and enjoy. youtu.be/YDLIgNzb5FM
Harris's actual policy positions were popular, but very few voters knew what those were. Trump's mostly false statements about Harris were better circulated, and much better known. Good thread+article on this ⬇️
he can't - they are to stupid
Any folks from the Netherlands here who could provide some more guidance on this? What’s the public opinion about this? Kan iemand hier meer context over geven?
Wages of unionized workers are 13% higher than their nonunion counterparts. But unions also set a higher pay standard that all workers enjoy. In high-union-density states, median household income is $12,000 higher than in low-union-density states. This is why unions are vital.
Seems like a good day for a reminder about the thousands of lawsuits against Donald Trump and his companies, millions in fines for unpaid work, 24 violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, countless liens for stiffing contractors, and 4 corporate bankruptcies.
he won't
Happy Labor Day!
September 3rd 10:30 am Join with @rokhanna.bsky.social Congressman Ro Khanna and Congressman Massie Release the #EPSTEINFILES IT IS FOR THE VICTIMS !!
What's the drizzle?
Just purr for me. That'll do it.
welcome weary traveler, to my SHOP. how may i assist you?
On this Labor Day, let us remember that it wasn’t the CEOs and billionaires who saved us during COVID-19. It was the janitors, nurses, cleaning crews, grocery and food workers with their hard, often invisible labor.
putin probably has all that also -- this is the kgb guy, ya know?
As we begin a new month, my law firm is litigation 51 voting and election cases in 25 states. 6 in Arizona 6 in Georgia 4 in Florida 4 in North Carolina 8 involve redistricting
There was a Dem proposing all that and more, not too long ago.
alas, such a big mess it will be.
Sure? Where's the maga hat?
This one's been floating around the Internet for a long time but it still totally cracks me up every time I see it.
The colour alone is cause for rejoicing.
Raspberry Jam underway. Can you tell I love the projects for this time of year?
If you know the real Giuliani story, please send the scoop to @marisakabas.bsky.social