Tracy T
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Posts may feature our pups: Shiraz, Barolo, and Juno-Grigio. Working in Ed Tech. Regular platelet donor for decades (please consider donating near you). Vegetarian who just discovered brisket! Mostly lurking and maybe a (re)post or reply.
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· Nov 18
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Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics.
UPDATE: Shortly after recording this, it was announced that former Governor Jim Hunt had passed away. He was North Carolina's champion when we needed him most, and our hearts and prayers are with his family. ❤️
UPDATE: Shortly after recording this, it was announced that former Governor Jim Hunt had passed away. He was North Carolina's champion when we needed him most, and our hearts and prayers are with his family. ❤️
December 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Here's what happened this week in North Carolina politics.
UPDATE: Shortly after recording this, it was announced that former Governor Jim Hunt had passed away. He was North Carolina's champion when we needed him most, and our hearts and prayers are with his family. ❤️
UPDATE: Shortly after recording this, it was announced that former Governor Jim Hunt had passed away. He was North Carolina's champion when we needed him most, and our hearts and prayers are with his family. ❤️
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North Carolina Congressman Tim Moore has emerged as one of the most active stock traders in this year's Congress.
Moore has also been cited numerous times for late, incomplete or incorrect disclosures of his stock trading, as legally required under the STOCK Act.
Moore has also been cited numerous times for late, incomplete or incorrect disclosures of his stock trading, as legally required under the STOCK Act.
December 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
North Carolina Congressman Tim Moore has emerged as one of the most active stock traders in this year's Congress.
Moore has also been cited numerous times for late, incomplete or incorrect disclosures of his stock trading, as legally required under the STOCK Act.
Moore has also been cited numerous times for late, incomplete or incorrect disclosures of his stock trading, as legally required under the STOCK Act.
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Ghost jobs, robot gatekeepers and AI interviewers: let me tell you about the bleak new age of job hunting | Eleanor Margolis
Ghost jobs, robot gatekeepers and AI interviewers: let me tell you about the bleak new age of job hunting | Eleanor Margolis
In my six months of looking for work, I’ve found that from fake ads to AI screening software, the search is more soul-destroying than ever, says columnist for the i newspaper and Diva, Eleanor Margolis
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Ghost jobs, robot gatekeepers and AI interviewers: let me tell you about the bleak new age of job hunting | Eleanor Margolis
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If you can handle the cold, get out and view the last meteor shower of the year. Best viewing will be Dec 13-14.
When do the Geminids peak? What to know about December meteor shower
The Geminid meteor shower, considered one of the best of the year, is about to hit its 2025 peak in mid-December. Here's what to know.
www.usatoday.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:29 AM
If you can handle the cold, get out and view the last meteor shower of the year. Best viewing will be Dec 13-14.
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Did Epstein have small kids? Why is there a child-size art easel in the photo with Bannon and Woody Allen?
December 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Did Epstein have small kids? Why is there a child-size art easel in the photo with Bannon and Woody Allen?
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ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:16 AM
ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
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Toyota’s Very First Sports Car Is Still My Favorite And Has A 2CV Tie-In www.theautopian.com/toyotas-very...
Toyota's Very First Sports Car Is Still My Favorite And Has A 2CV Tie-In - The Autopian
Since I’m at this Toyota event, I’ve been thinking about Toyotas, so in that sense, I guess they’ve already won. Congratulations, you cunning bastards. But, really, joke’s on them, because the Toyota ...
www.theautopian.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Toyota’s Very First Sports Car Is Still My Favorite And Has A 2CV Tie-In www.theautopian.com/toyotas-very...
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This is Tuffy. He just woke up from surgery. Has no idea where he is or what's happening, but he's thrilled to be here. 12/10 (TT: teddy_and_tuffy)
December 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is Tuffy. He just woke up from surgery. Has no idea where he is or what's happening, but he's thrilled to be here. 12/10 (TT: teddy_and_tuffy)
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Laws? Constitution? Freedom of Speech? Naaa - fuck that stuff.
Thought police ... just like Hitler's Gestapo.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Thought police ... just like Hitler's Gestapo.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
The Customs and Border Protection proposal would apply even to countries that don't require visas to enter.
www.nbcnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Laws? Constitution? Freedom of Speech? Naaa - fuck that stuff.
Thought police ... just like Hitler's Gestapo.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Thought police ... just like Hitler's Gestapo.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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High Point University is out with a new poll of North Carolina voters. It shows Trump's approval rating continuing to drop, while Governor Stein's remains sky-high. On the 2026 Congressional generic ballot, NC voters currently lean towards the Democrats.
www.highpoint.edu/blog/2025/12...
www.highpoint.edu/blog/2025/12...
December 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
High Point University is out with a new poll of North Carolina voters. It shows Trump's approval rating continuing to drop, while Governor Stein's remains sky-high. On the 2026 Congressional generic ballot, NC voters currently lean towards the Democrats.
www.highpoint.edu/blog/2025/12...
www.highpoint.edu/blog/2025/12...
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Finland ended homelessness with a housing first strategy that gave people apartments before they secured employment
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
December 8, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Finland ended homelessness with a housing first strategy that gave people apartments before they secured employment
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
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Woah, That Lexus Concept From This Summer Is Actually The New LFA, And It’s Electric
www.theautopian.com/lexus-lfa-co...
www.theautopian.com/lexus-lfa-co...
Woah, That Lexus Concept From This Summer Is Actually The New LFA, And It's Electric - The Autopian
Remember that concept from Lexus that popped up this past Summer? Turns out it was a new LFA concept. And it's all-electric.
www.theautopian.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Woah, That Lexus Concept From This Summer Is Actually The New LFA, And It’s Electric
www.theautopian.com/lexus-lfa-co...
www.theautopian.com/lexus-lfa-co...
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Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes says
NO to ICE collaboration: "We're not here to tear families apart." Chief Barnes is taking a bold stand - refusing to use local police resources to help federal immigration enforcement.
"Our job is to protect and serve everyone in this community, not act as ICE.”
NO to ICE collaboration: "We're not here to tear families apart." Chief Barnes is taking a bold stand - refusing to use local police resources to help federal immigration enforcement.
"Our job is to protect and serve everyone in this community, not act as ICE.”
December 5, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes says
NO to ICE collaboration: "We're not here to tear families apart." Chief Barnes is taking a bold stand - refusing to use local police resources to help federal immigration enforcement.
"Our job is to protect and serve everyone in this community, not act as ICE.”
NO to ICE collaboration: "We're not here to tear families apart." Chief Barnes is taking a bold stand - refusing to use local police resources to help federal immigration enforcement.
"Our job is to protect and serve everyone in this community, not act as ICE.”
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I want a law that forces platforms to reveal the country of origin of its users. Threads is just buried in foreign propaganda right now.
December 4, 2025 at 4:36 AM
I want a law that forces platforms to reveal the country of origin of its users. Threads is just buried in foreign propaganda right now.
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“The decision was made to exclude me from the filmed production of Swan Lake because I was told my brown skin would disrupt the aesthetic.” ~ Misty Copeland
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
December 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
“The decision was made to exclude me from the filmed production of Swan Lake because I was told my brown skin would disrupt the aesthetic.” ~ Misty Copeland
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
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🚨🚨🚨Senator Mark Kelly with a special announcement. 1/2
December 3, 2025 at 1:36 AM
🚨🚨🚨Senator Mark Kelly with a special announcement. 1/2
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25th Amendment now.
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
25th Amendment now.
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Trump hates Costco and their customers. www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs
The wholesaler is the latest company to sue a federal agency over the president's signature economic policy.
www.nbcnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Trump hates Costco and their customers. www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
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I did not think I could love Costco more than I already do ❤️
a costco pizza ad is displayed on a heart shaped frame
ALT: a costco pizza ad is displayed on a heart shaped frame
media.tenor.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I did not think I could love Costco more than I already do ❤️
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From the crazed hyperbolic radical alarmists at… The Brennan Center:
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
ICE Wants to Go After Dissenters as well as Immigrants
The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
www.brennancenter.org
December 1, 2025 at 1:27 PM
From the crazed hyperbolic radical alarmists at… The Brennan Center:
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...