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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 16d

Rosie the Resistance Bird says:

Take a stand!
We can do it!

Penelope Rowlands @penrowl.bsky.social · 16d

Look who appeared at #NoKings #Paris just now!

(Luckily the real #JeffBezos only turned up in effigy...)

#DemocratsAbroad

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Penelope Rowlands @penrowl.bsky.social · Sep 22

If you're a #Paris -based #journalist, working in English, consider joining the Anglo-American Press Association? The #AAPA is oldest foreign press association in France, and an amazing resource. Follow these links for more:
www.aapafrance.org/ || www.aapafrance.org/membership/application-form/

AAPA FRANCE – The Anglo-American Press Association of Paris (AAPA)

www.aapafrance.org

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James Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social · Aug 18

Proud of our allies.

Meanwhile in Ukraine @meanwhileua.bsky.social · Aug 18

President Zelensky is not flying to Trump alone — his plane has already taken off after a stop in Brussels. And he won’t be empty-handed: Europe is coming with him.👇

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Penelope Rowlands @penrowl.bsky.social · Jul 10

Nothing says more about how well the U.S. #government actually worked than these #heartbreaking stories of what's been lost...

How Trump’s D.E.I. Cuts Are Hurting Rural, White Americans Too

www.nytimes.com

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Jul 6

She’s right again, you know. She usually is.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · Jun 27

Let’s be absolutely clear. This decision, based on fringe conspiracy theories, will kill children.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

RFK Jr. says U.S. will stop funding global vaccine alliance Gavi

Gavi works to expand access to vaccines for children in some of the world’s poorest countries. Health experts say the move could have deadly consequences.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · Jun 22

Here's the thing re: our system of gov't.

The president isn't above other branches.
He doesn't "own" the gov't or the nation.

Our constitutional system of checks & balances is to insure 1 person can't drag the nation to ruin

We the People get to weigh in thru Congress.

Except now. When we don't.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · Jun 22

I was briefed on the intelligence last week.

Iran posed no imminent threat of attack to the United States. Iran was not close to building a deliverable nuclear weapon. The negotiations Israel scuttled with their strikes held the potential for success.

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · Jun 14

America showed up, folks!

Showed up.
Stood up.
Spoke up.
And resisted.

By the millions.

THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE.

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Penelope Rowlands @penrowl.bsky.social · Jun 14

United at the #Bastille monument in #Paris! #NoKings #DemocratsAbroad
#Indivisible

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Max Boot @maxboot.bsky.social · Jun 13

Maybe Trump should not have pulled out of the JCPOA in 2018?

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · May 26

Ok.

Then let it die.

Because theft is theft.

And even worse if you’re profiting from the crime.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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Penelope Rowlands @penrowl.bsky.social · May 24

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/23/o...

Beautiful story, beautiful soul.

Yes to the "Third Narrative"!

Opinion | Sarah Milgrim’s Death Was a Tragedy. Distorting Her Legacy Would Be Another.

www.nytimes.com

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Penelope Rowlands @penrowl.bsky.social · May 23

It's implicit. Ugh...

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The Onion @theonion.com · May 8

Conclave Selects First Chicago-Style Pope

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Penelope Rowlands @penrowl.bsky.social · Apr 26

#PopeFrances's #funeral reminded me of a talk he had w/ #JDVance in which the latter told the Pope that some, but not all #immigrants should be allowed to enter a country, presumably meaning the US

At which point Frances corrected him, saying:

"ALL OF THEM"

A rallying cry for the ages

#allofthem

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Penelope Rowlands @penrowl.bsky.social · Apr 22

Being out of the country I only just learned of the death of my dear friend #PilarViladas some weeks back. What a sadness! I'm so grateful to @greenpnyt.bsky.social for this obituary, which so captures PIlar's personality & passion for #design...

www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/a...

Pilar Viladas Dies at 70; Journalist Chronicled Trends in Design

Schooled in art history, she brought authority and a human perspective to her writing and editing for Architectural Digest, HG, The Times and other publications.

www.nytimes.com

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Penelope Rowlands @penrowl.bsky.social · Apr 13

There's an #opera in this gorgeous article, in which an achingly privileged young woman -- hardworking & crackling with moxie -- shows the #NYC #Police Department how it's done...

(@missymazzoli.bsky.social & #RoyceVavrek, are you listening?)

#JessicaTisch

Police Commissioner, Heiress and Maybe a Future New York City Mayor (Gift Article)

“I don’t see it,” Jessica Tisch says. It is already a complicated life overhauling the Police Department, working for Eric Adams and keeping the Trump administration at bay.

www.nytimes.com

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Laurie Hertzel @lhertzel.bsky.social · Apr 9

Your daily reminder that the Republicans, especially Mike Johnson, could stop this madness anytime they wanted to

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Maura-resister @maurar.bsky.social · Apr 6

Keep posting

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Penelope Rowlands @penrowl.bsky.social · Apr 5

Excellent piece by @leehockstader.bsky.social, who even holds out #hope -- a rare commodity, these days -- of U.S. regime change at some point...

wapo.st/43DSoLd

Opinion | In his contempt for Europe, Trump might reap what he has sown

The administration sees Europe as ‘pathetic.’ Its hostility might be repaid in kind.

wapo.st

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Penelope Rowlands @penrowl.bsky.social · Apr 2

That's #NewJersey moxie for you!

Bring it on...

Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · Apr 2

It may be breaking, but @booker.senate.gov's voice has never been more powerful.

Thank you, my friend, for speaking out for freedom, justice, and the country we love.

Sen. Cory Booker putting his hand over his heart as he beats Strom Thurmond's floor address record

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Penelope Rowlands @penrowl.bsky.social · Apr 2

Do you dare?

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Penelope Rowlands @penrowl.bsky.social · Apr 2

Health food!