Amanda
@eruditechick.bsky.social
Writer, Narrative Designer, dog lover. Just a girl who likes more sci in her fi. Currently @ Gearbox and loving life.
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National Guard aren’t ICE or Border Patrol. They didn’t sign up looking to harass and repress people. They’re volunteers, part time, in case of emergency. They didn’t ask for this.
West Virginia National Guard shouldn’t have been deployed in Washington DC.
Victims of the shooter and the president.
West Virginia National Guard shouldn’t have been deployed in Washington DC.
Victims of the shooter and the president.
November 28, 2025 at 3:06 AM
National Guard aren’t ICE or Border Patrol. They didn’t sign up looking to harass and repress people. They’re volunteers, part time, in case of emergency. They didn’t ask for this.
West Virginia National Guard shouldn’t have been deployed in Washington DC.
Victims of the shooter and the president.
West Virginia National Guard shouldn’t have been deployed in Washington DC.
Victims of the shooter and the president.
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Recession indicator. Tomorrow they're gonna tell you the best way to fix the suspenders on the big barrel you're wearing instead of clothes
"Never eating instant ramen any other way again," said a reader who tried this simple recipe. nyti.ms/4oVswSM
November 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Recession indicator. Tomorrow they're gonna tell you the best way to fix the suspenders on the big barrel you're wearing instead of clothes
Back in Los Angeles after 21 days in Japan and LOL WOW I HATE THIS. WOAH. HOOBOY. JEEPERS. EVERY SINGLE NEWS ITEM MAKES ME WANT TO SET SOMETHING ON FIRE. THERE IS SO MUCH TRASH. SWEET FUCKING CHRIST.
November 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Back in Los Angeles after 21 days in Japan and LOL WOW I HATE THIS. WOAH. HOOBOY. JEEPERS. EVERY SINGLE NEWS ITEM MAKES ME WANT TO SET SOMETHING ON FIRE. THERE IS SO MUCH TRASH. SWEET FUCKING CHRIST.
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Today I wrote about how Donald Trump sued me but I fought and won. The response was so strong we decided to post it on the Democracy Docket website for free.
Enjoy. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
Enjoy. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
Trump Sued Me. I Fought and Won.
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Today I wrote about how Donald Trump sued me but I fought and won. The response was so strong we decided to post it on the Democracy Docket website for free.
Enjoy. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
Enjoy. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...
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They lied about it. All of it. A thug cop shot an unarmed woman five times without justification, boasted about it to his colleagues, and then this administration tried cover it all up by arresting her and charging her with felonies.
Absolutely incredible; after shooting Marimar Martinez 5 times and arresting her on claims that she rammed them and pulled a gun, prosecutors have now moved to dismiss ALL criminal charges against her and her codefendant.
New: the govt has moved to dismiss its assault case against Marimar Martinez and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, two people accused of "box[ing] in" a Border Patrol vehicle in Chicago on Oct. 4.
One agent shot Martinez, with evidence presented to the court that he later bragged about in text messages.
One agent shot Martinez, with evidence presented to the court that he later bragged about in text messages.
November 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
They lied about it. All of it. A thug cop shot an unarmed woman five times without justification, boasted about it to his colleagues, and then this administration tried cover it all up by arresting her and charging her with felonies.
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WOW — Republican Senator @berniemoreno cuts off @SenGaryPeters as he calls out Republicans for sneaking in a provision to “line their pockets” with taxpayer dollars, saying he’s not allowed to question their motives.🤔
#MarshaMoneyGrab
#MarshaMoneyGrab
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
WOW — Republican Senator @berniemoreno cuts off @SenGaryPeters as he calls out Republicans for sneaking in a provision to “line their pockets” with taxpayer dollars, saying he’s not allowed to question their motives.🤔
#MarshaMoneyGrab
#MarshaMoneyGrab
So someone taught him the word seditious? Great, maybe he'll understand the charges brought against him later.
November 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
So someone taught him the word seditious? Great, maybe he'll understand the charges brought against him later.
The Grand Old Pedophiles got kicked in the teeth twice today, so I expect them to be extra horrible for the next bit.
November 5, 2025 at 6:14 AM
The Grand Old Pedophiles got kicked in the teeth twice today, so I expect them to be extra horrible for the next bit.
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Turning Point USA continues to carry on the sainted work of Charlie Kirk by singling out innocent high school teachers for death threats.
Math teachers at Cienega High School in Arizona are facing death threats and calls that they be fired after a Turning Point USA employee falsely accused them of wearing Halloween costumes mocking the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Arizona teachers' costumes weren't about Charlie Kirk. They're facing death threats anyway
Math teachers at Cienega High School in southern Arizona are facing death threats and calls that they be fired after a Turning Point USA employee falsely accused them of wearing Halloween costumes mocking the assassination of the organization’s co-founder, Charlie Kirk.
n.pr
November 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Turning Point USA continues to carry on the sainted work of Charlie Kirk by singling out innocent high school teachers for death threats.
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In the past 24 hours Elon Musk has sent 9 tweets either endorsing Andrew Cuomo, attacking Zohran Mamdani, or going after the voting process as a whole — and he's retweeted many more along the same lines.
Billionaire wealth and power are a threat to the democratic process.
Billionaire wealth and power are a threat to the democratic process.
November 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In the past 24 hours Elon Musk has sent 9 tweets either endorsing Andrew Cuomo, attacking Zohran Mamdani, or going after the voting process as a whole — and he's retweeted many more along the same lines.
Billionaire wealth and power are a threat to the democratic process.
Billionaire wealth and power are a threat to the democratic process.
He also continues to lie outrageously and sign his tweeths like the doddering demented old fuck he is.
UPDATE: Trump is now saying he will defy a court order to fund SNAP benefits, using hunger to try to hurt Democrats (who are fighting to keep health care costs down)
as Spineless Speaker Johnson insists Republicans are the ones fighting to help the hungry.
as Spineless Speaker Johnson insists Republicans are the ones fighting to help the hungry.
November 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
He also continues to lie outrageously and sign his tweeths like the doddering demented old fuck he is.
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BREAKING: Trump has just posted on Truth Social indicating he doesn't intend to release SNAP funds until the government reopens, which would defy both a court order and his own administration's comments yesterday.
November 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
BREAKING: Trump has just posted on Truth Social indicating he doesn't intend to release SNAP funds until the government reopens, which would defy both a court order and his own administration's comments yesterday.
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Yep. And defying a court order.
November 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Yep. And defying a court order.
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Here in California our votes don’t often count at a Federal level, but that’s not the case with Prop 50.
For once we have a chance to make a difference.
To let it be known we will not be messed with, not by Trump and not by Texas.
That’s why I’m voting yes on 50.
For once we have a chance to make a difference.
To let it be known we will not be messed with, not by Trump and not by Texas.
That’s why I’m voting yes on 50.
October 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Here in California our votes don’t often count at a Federal level, but that’s not the case with Prop 50.
For once we have a chance to make a difference.
To let it be known we will not be messed with, not by Trump and not by Texas.
That’s why I’m voting yes on 50.
For once we have a chance to make a difference.
To let it be known we will not be messed with, not by Trump and not by Texas.
That’s why I’m voting yes on 50.
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This really illustrates Trump’s lack of interest in both history and character, and his commitment to the enshittification of everything. This looks like what people imagine a “rich” hotel bathroom is, while simultaneously echoing one of those bath fitter things on TV they do in an afternoon.
sure, you might not be able to eat or go to the doctor, but check out how nice Trump's new marble shitter is
October 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This really illustrates Trump’s lack of interest in both history and character, and his commitment to the enshittification of everything. This looks like what people imagine a “rich” hotel bathroom is, while simultaneously echoing one of those bath fitter things on TV they do in an afternoon.
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Private equity destroys 200-year-old book distribution company that libraries around the country rely on and now libraries are having trouble getting new books:
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
Libraries Scramble for Books After Giant Distributor Shuts Down
Why it might have been and may continue to be harder to get new releases from your local library.
www.404media.co
October 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Private equity destroys 200-year-old book distribution company that libraries around the country rely on and now libraries are having trouble getting new books:
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
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right, so … this is why the layoffs that are being attributed to ai are happening. it’s technically true but it’s not about replacing people with ai it’s about spending out the ass on ai investments and having to cover those expenses to maintain a margin by lopping off salary expenses
Meta shares are plunging in heavy trading, on pace for their worst day in three years. Here's why: cnb.cx/4hAPrzH #CNBCData
October 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
right, so … this is why the layoffs that are being attributed to ai are happening. it’s technically true but it’s not about replacing people with ai it’s about spending out the ass on ai investments and having to cover those expenses to maintain a margin by lopping off salary expenses
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Can't overstate how fucked up it is that unraveling what is arguably the greatest achievement in the history of humanity is now a motivating issue of one of the two dominant parties in the U.S.
FL is moving forward w/ plan to end all childhood vaccine mandates. Starting with hepatitis B, chickenpox, and the bacteria causing meningitis and pneumonia. Then next year GOP FL legislature is expected to revisit 1977 law re: whooping cough, measles, polio, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, and tetanus.
October 31, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Can't overstate how fucked up it is that unraveling what is arguably the greatest achievement in the history of humanity is now a motivating issue of one of the two dominant parties in the U.S.
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They literally ruin everything they touch
October 31, 2025 at 3:44 AM
They literally ruin everything they touch
....jesus....fuckin....christ www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Venezuela claims to have captured ‘CIA backed cell plotting false flag attack’
Venezuela believes Trump is trying to put pressure on President Maduro in order to displace him from power
www.independent.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 6:56 AM
....jesus....fuckin....christ www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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SCOOP: several days ago Zohran Mamdani was overheard saying he "needs" to eat dinner. An inside source confirmed he had eaten breakfast and lunch that day, giving him an estimated 2+ weeks without additional calories before he might have died from starvation
October 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
SCOOP: several days ago Zohran Mamdani was overheard saying he "needs" to eat dinner. An inside source confirmed he had eaten breakfast and lunch that day, giving him an estimated 2+ weeks without additional calories before he might have died from starvation
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The government has been shut down for 27 days.
Families are already seeing their premiums skyrocket for next year.
This is a crisis and NEVER in my time in office have I seen a president who won't even TALK to the other side about a solution. This is absurd.
Families are already seeing their premiums skyrocket for next year.
This is a crisis and NEVER in my time in office have I seen a president who won't even TALK to the other side about a solution. This is absurd.
RADDATZ: Should the president be meeting with Democrats to end the shutdown?
BESSENT: Well, what good does it do, Martha?
BESSENT: Well, what good does it do, Martha?
October 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The government has been shut down for 27 days.
Families are already seeing their premiums skyrocket for next year.
This is a crisis and NEVER in my time in office have I seen a president who won't even TALK to the other side about a solution. This is absurd.
Families are already seeing their premiums skyrocket for next year.
This is a crisis and NEVER in my time in office have I seen a president who won't even TALK to the other side about a solution. This is absurd.