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CatalystSheila
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Helping our little 'round' of the 🌎 be a better place. Doing well by doing good.
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@angrystaffer.bsky.social how many more GOP will resign or retire in Congress??
December 21, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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Brilliant @durrell.bsky.social
durrell.bsky.social Durrell @durrell.bsky.social · 1d
Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
December 20, 2025 at 11:58 PM
catalystsheila.bsky.social
@brianstelter.bsky.social perhaps we should give them a gold star🌟 or a participation 🏆- oh I know, I know 😉🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ an official #ovaloffice Oval Office #peaceprize - #endrunaroundTrump
brianstelter.bsky.social Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 3d
Kevin Hassett confirmed my reporting on Morning Joe today while complaining that most TV networks didn't show his slides. "I was expecting when I was flipping around to just see the slides everywhere. Gosh, we spent so much time, more time on them."
brianstelter.bsky.social Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 3d
Scooplet: The White House wanted tonight's prime time address to double as a PowerPoint presentation. Trump's comms team shared a set of slides with the major TV networks shortly before the speech. But only one, Fox News, opted to show them on screen. Here's the backstory...
December 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
catalystsheila.bsky.social
Hey @zkahn.bsky.social - I'm not @carlquintanilla.bsky.social a former #charlotte #CLT #charlottenc, ranks 'dead last' in upward mobility forcharlotte.org/resources/fo... - #affordablehousing = #economicstability #economicgain - congrats on your initiative and investigative diligence #career
December 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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OMG!! @netflix.com playin' chess! #Westwing - @themartinpod.bsky.social @bradleywhitford.bsky.social #democracy #publicservants #Peabody @peabodyawards.bsky.social #politics #publicservice #AllisonJanney 81.44 Mill US subscribers 23% of US population - 301.6 Mill worldwide! #betterangels
December 11, 2025 at 12:37 AM
catalystsheila.bsky.social
No 'small talk' #Smallbusinessowner #NYC: "It's almost like being visited by the mob - Property tax, fines, and costs are so overblown that it's hard to talk about it." Recent survey notes that fear is a common theme. Thanks to @manhattanchamber.bsky.social #manhattan #Newyorkcity
Small Biz Owner in NYC: "It's almost like being visited by the mob . . . Property tax, fines, and costs are so overblown that it's hard to talk about it." Deborah Deborah Koenigsberger Noir et Blanc, Heart of Gold and Patrick Hall, Elan Flowers
December 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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How's this look going to work for @vogue.globo.com.web.brid.gy @equalityalec.bsky.social @wsj.com @jonathanvanian.bsky.social
 txscorpio.bsky.social @txscorpio.bsky.social · 19d
well, it’s nice to clean up a bit when your daughter is making international news at the Paris le bal du debutantes in Schiaparelli couture.
December 3, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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@thetnholler.bsky.social - does anyone have #bootsontheground to talk about #voterturnout in #TN-07
December 3, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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#whitehouseselfown “Here’s a Short n’ Sweet message for Sabrina Carpenter: we won’t apologize for deporting dangerous criminal illegal murderers, rapists, and pedophiles from our country. Anyone who would defend these sick monsters must be stupid, or is it slow?” WH Abigail Jackson. Probably both! 🤦‍♀️
carlquintanilla.bsky.social Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 19d
“.. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”

@politico.com
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December 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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#GivingTuesday 'If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together' #Impact100 #NYC 'Interactional' not transactional giving. 5 years of transformations! lnkd.in/ehv24X63 impact100nyc.org #grassrootsgiving #localsolutions #charity #newyorkcity #newyork
Impact100 NYC - Women's giving circle to help grassroots nonprofits thrive with innovative solutions and transformational grants
December 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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I had a fantastic time chatting with @bobcesca.bsky.social on The Bob Cesca podcast. Please join us. 💙
bobcesca.bsky.social Bob Cesca @bobcesca.bsky.social · Nov 13
Here's my interview with the legendary Martin Sheen about his new podcast, plus the Butterball Hotline, Gettysburg, my favorite movie from his filmography called The Way, and so more! Make sure to subscribe to The Martin Sheen Podcast at themartinsheenpodcast.com.
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The Bob Cesca Interview: Martin Sheen 11/12/25
Martin Sheen — Martin Sheen’s work in film and TV has been a joyful through-line in my life for the last three-plus decades. Today we talked about his must-listen new podcast called The…
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November 13, 2025 at 1:32 AM
catalystsheila.bsky.social
@gtconway.bsky.social - It's true: "Dead men tell no lies." - but - Dead dogs DO bark! #epstein #trump #pedophile #epsteinfiles!
November 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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View from NYC: @schumer.senate.gov is a sheep in wolf's clothing - (TX: All hat and no cattle).
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Thank you @carlquintanilla.bsky.social @bgrueskin.bsky.social for sharing this devastating view of our country. My guess is there are many #annefranks today #hiding #scared and children #scarred - go to school to learn about American freedom and what they encounter is American fascism.
bgrueskin.bsky.social Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · Nov 9
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.

He is a computer safety researcher.

And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.

In under 1600 words.

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I Want You to Understand Chicago Politics Chicago 2025-11-08 I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time. Every day my phone buzzes. It is a neighborhood group: four people were kidnapped at the corner drugstore. A friend a mile away sends a Slack message: she was at the scene when masked men assaulted and abducted two people on the street. A plumber working on my pipes is distraught, and I find out that two of his employees were kidnapped that morning. A week later it happens again. An email arrives. Agents with guns have chased a teacher into the school where she works. They did not have a warrant. They dragged her away, ignoring her and her colleagues’ pleas to show proof of her documentation. That evening I stand a few feet from the parents of Rayito de Sol and listen to them describe, with anguish, how good Ms. Diana was to their children. What it is like to have strangers with guns traumatize your kids. For a teacher to hide a three-year-old child for fear they might be killed. How their relatives will no longer leave the house. I hear the pain and fury in their voices, and I wonder who will be next. Understand what it is to pray in Chicago. On September 19th, Reverend David Black, lead pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, was praying outside the ICE detention center in Broadview when a DHS agent shot him in the head with pepper balls. Pepper balls are never supposed to be fired at the head because they can seriously injure, or even kill. “We could hear them laughing as they were shooting us from the roof,” Black recalled. He is not the only member of the clergy ICE has assaulted. Methodist pastor Hannah Kardon was violently arrested on October 17th, and Baptist pastor Michael Woolf was shot with pepper balls on November 1st. Understand what it is to sleep in Chicago. On the night of September 30th, federal agents rappelled from a Black Hawk helicopter to execute a raid on an apartment building on the South Sho…
November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
catalystsheila.bsky.social
Thank you @dreamforamerica.bsky.social for sharing! Each day we should get up and implement this message from John Cena - 'Did I earn this sunset?'
dreamforamerica.bsky.social Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · Nov 6
I didn’t know John Cena was this wise.

Everyone should watch this beautiful speech about love & purpose. 💙
November 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Hey @muellershewrote.com @carlquintanilla.bsky.social @gtconway.bsky.social @angrystaffer.bsky.social @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @mollyjongfast.bsky.social - can we just call it a #bluenami ? Thanks for keeping us (me) sane through this $hit -
November 5, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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Yes, but we appreciate their support in spirit! @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @abigailspanberger.com #mayormandami #governorspanberger
gtconway.bsky.social George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · Nov 4
There is a distinct possibility that some people are too stupid to participate in a democracy
November 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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GREATEST MESSAGE @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social - so moved by these words:
🧵
'What's the point of having an idea if you don't believe you can implement it.
It will be difficult, there will be contradictions.
But really, it's about your will.
The things we can do, it is an immense opportunity.
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Thank YOU! Compassion.Conviction.Clarity! You've inspired us to be brave, to be engaged, to be a community! Congratulations #mrmayor #mayormamdani
November 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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@ziibiing.com - Thank you Ashley and thank YOU @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for showing us what true #leadership is - what #courage is - what #hope is! #gratitude
#nyc #newyorkcity #mamdaniforNYC #mayormamdami
ziibiing.com ashley fairbanks @ziibiing.com · Nov 2
my husband could attest that i literally broke down in tears the other night because Zohran is campaigning the way i have been begging candidates to for the last twenty years.

almost all of them have been too afraid.
david.noll.org David Noll @david.noll.org · Nov 2
Zohran Mamdani campaigned a lot and appears not to hate the voters whose support he's seeking. Here's what other Democrats can learn from his unorthodox strategy.
November 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
catalystsheila.bsky.social
@carlquintanilla.bsky.social @karaswisher.bsky.social - when did 'Money Honey' become KKKaren? Loyal @msnbc.com viewer and fan - WTF??
karaswisher.bsky.social Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · Oct 29
God Maria Bartiromo is a hag and Cuomo sits there and says nothing as she spews this racist dreck.
justinbaragona.bsky.social Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · Oct 29
So here's Andrew Cuomo reacting to Maria Bartiromo wondering if Mamdani will "change the look of New York" and have Muslim women "completely covered up," telling her that Mamdani "doesn't understand New York culture" because he has "dual citizenship" and "he's a citizen of Uganda."
October 30, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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Thank you @peark.es and @carlquintanilla.bsky.social - I'm getting major #2008 vibes, with symptoms of #fascism #layoffs #hiringfreeze - the 'R' word - and it's not rebound. Kudos to #Dallasfed - misery loves company - and now it rhymes 🤪😜
peark.es George Pearkes @peark.es · Oct 28
Dallas Fed services comments are LIT this month

"generally antibusiness policies being championed by Republican lawmakers and the Trump administration"

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Accommodation The government shutdown and economic malaise are taking a toll on hotel and travel demand. Administrative and support services It feels impossible to predict what the hiring and employment market will be in six months. This year has been the most challenging in 15 years of search and staffing. Candidates have failed background checks. Employers have delayed hiring, candidates have accepted counter offers, others have continued interviewing after accepting a new role. These events used to be uncommon and rare. Now they're happening on a regular basis. Revenue swings month to month are drastic. We are trying to budget and forecast, but it is impossible, and I'm on the edge of laying off an employee now. Business has felt recessionary for over a year—no wonder we knew the jobs numbers were off and kept saying there was no way they were as good as reported, and we were correct. These are very tough times for small and midsized businesses. The level of uncertainty has increased in the face of higher interest rates and borrowing costs. Layoffs in the energy sector are just now being felt, and the federal shutdown will have a compounding impact. The government shutdown [is an issue impacting our business]. Most of our customers are federal agencies. If there is a shutdown, our business suffers. Ambulatory health care services We are seeing major price escalation resistance. There are numerous factors affecting our outlook and current performance. A general downturn in the economy and economic outlook coupled with increased layoffs and significant increases in prices for day-to-day commodities have reduced demand for those seeking our pediatric urgent care services. Healthcare fatigue is also a factor post-COVID. Couple that with the frankly baseless guidance that the Department of Health and Human Services is providing, there is also a lot of confusion among potential patients of ours of sound medical judgement. With continued angst over secured overnight fin… Educational services Uncertainty about visa approval rates and H1-B visa fees will have a potentially significant negative impact. Personal and laundry services I am concerned about the government shutdown. Pipeline transportation Lower oil prices impact producer activity and uncertainty. Professional, scientific and technical services We're seeing significant uncertainty among our oil and gas service company clients. Commodity prices are down, and there is no real cause to anticipate an upturn in drilling activities. The residential market has continued its decline due to the uncertainty of the economy. Homebuilders are having a difficult time selling homes, even with the incentives they are offering, and existing homes are just sitting. The commercial market is a little better but is being held up by energy and data center transactions. We need a major adjustment in the pricing of homes or a significant reduction in the interest rate to get this market moving again. Interest rates are still too high. Reduction in regulations is improving optimism. The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act will open new opportunities. We have seen an upturn in work flowing from clients in October in consulting engineering. All of our customers are scaling back on technology spending. I feel like our clients are more apprehensive. We are writing a lot of proposals, but they are just sitting. Projects are still being planned, but the execution is being delayed. I work globally with international companies, so uncertainty is inherently high, and it will likely increase in the coming months. Four new governments in Latin America will be decided within the next six months, and such political transitions always contribute to greater economic and business uncertainty. Commodity prices adversely affecting upstream oil and gas companies coupled with potential increased costs from renewed China tariffs creates an uncertain or negative outlook. We are … Publishing industries (except internet) There is significant inflation in regular goods prices. We continue to be concerned about compounding effects of tariffs, government shutdown, reduced federal spending, wavering consumer confidence and the levels of credit card usage and delinquency (which we expect to increase), as well as the generally antibusiness policies being championed by Republican lawmakers and the Trump administration. Real estate The sentiment we see from apartment residents, owners, vendors, employees and others is neither optimism nor excessive worry. Folks are getting by OK, reallocating spending to compensate for high food prices, and they seem resigned to their fate. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to terrify immigrants, and they are keeping their heads down. Few people are moving, changing jobs or expecting more. The economy feels like it's in the doldrums, and all the outrageous politics just feels like noise. Our company is doing well enough to throw a couple of big events and make improvements to properties we own. Being conservative, focusing on fundamentals and conserving cash have paid off for us. Others see us doing well, so more prospects are coming our way. We are always hopeful things are going to move forward and upward. Our goal is to survive the next six months. Rental and leasing services I don't know that any geopolitical or political conditions have changed our business outlook. The fourth quarter is typically when we do 27 percent to 29 percent of our volume. The first two quarters of the year are typically slow due to weather and manufacturers trying to manage their budgets. Tax-incentive buying pulls purchases ahead into fourth quarter 2025. Repair and maintenance We are a naturally seasonal business. Our outlook for the future is bright. Securities, commodity contracts and other financial investments and related activities Uncertainty remains uncertain. I wish we would get clarity on tariffs. We have bee… Specialty trade contractors Volatility—including interest rates, stock market fluctuations, geopolitical issues and the government shutdown—is creating poor confidence. Support activities for transportation With the current administration taking meaningful action to address foreign labor issues, the outlook for the trucking and logistics industry has improved considerably. The decline faced in recent years has been attributable to violations of federal laws, most notably allowing those not legally authorized and without English proficiency to saturate the market and to violate cabotage restrictions. We are encouraged by the renewed emphasis on enforcement and compliance. As these measures take effect and below-market labor practices are curtailed, American motor carriers will once again be able to begin breaking even and then to profit. Telecommunications Too much funding (private equity combined with the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program) is flowing into the broadband industry as evident by the number of broadband providers in any given area. While it has naturally increased competition, resulting in lower pricing, it is also driving irrational investment decisions. These decisions will have consequences once the broadband market begins a correction in the next three to five years. Truck transportation Our business has died. Utilities I feel better about business activity, but the threatened tariffs do not help with the business situation. Warehousing and storage General economic conditions appear to be worsening, though it's hard to put a finger on exactly where or why. We're working through 2026 budget and are expecting revenue to either stay flat or dip. We are eliminating a small number of heads, roughly 4 percent of our workforce. We expect inflation to continue to impact the cost to provide services and will be adjusting revenue in response.
October 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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What kinda 'balls' is #PAsen playing with? $230 million here - $230 million there - $20 billion, whoops, I mean $40 billion everywhere - it's like #monopolymoney - reminder: put brain in gear before starting mouth. @carlquintanilla.bsky.social thanks for sharing.
carlquintanilla.bsky.social Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · Oct 22
#PAsen
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Oct 22
Fetterman describes Trump trying to steal $230 million from taxpayers as "small ball, and I think we have much bigger problems than worrying about those things."
October 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social idea w/100k folks walking from #TimesSquare to #unionsquare - signs 'if New Yorkers are walking this slow, it must be important' - would have loved a sign 'if you think this is moving slow, wait 'til you see our busses' 🤪😜🤪 - love my #MTA ##NewYorkCity
#nokings #NYC
October 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
catalystsheila.bsky.social
A favorite sign today #TimesSquare #Superman 'You ALL are the real American Heroes' #nokings - 'this is what #democracy looks like.'
Superman #nokings ##NewYorkCity #NYC
October 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM