🍃LaurelLeaves🌿
@kaooavopakatapa.bsky.social
Voted Obama, Obama, Clinton, Biden, Harris
Love my Catahoula
Like dogs more than most people
Austin Texas
🤓inter/nat'l news
#StandWithUkraine🇺🇦
#Resist
➡️𝐈 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐢𝐝, 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰/𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬, 𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝟎 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬
Love my Catahoula
Like dogs more than most people
Austin Texas
🤓inter/nat'l news
#StandWithUkraine🇺🇦
#Resist
➡️𝐈 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐢𝐝, 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰/𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬, 𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝟎 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬
Pinned
“Some went among women who were alone,
teaching them to join together,
for there is hope in two women,
help in three women,
strength in four,
joy in five,
power in six
and against seven,
no gate may stand.”
–Sherri Tepper
Gibbon’s Decline & Fall
teaching them to join together,
for there is hope in two women,
help in three women,
strength in four,
joy in five,
power in six
and against seven,
no gate may stand.”
–Sherri Tepper
Gibbon’s Decline & Fall
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Vladimir Putin is an existential threat to human freedom.
That's the post.
That's the post.
December 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Vladimir Putin is an existential threat to human freedom.
That's the post.
That's the post.
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Hot Damn.
"Texas Democrats did something this cycle we haven’t done in a long damn time.
We showed up everywhere. Every district. Every ballot line. Every race Republicans thought they had wrapped with a bow before the filing period even opened.
And now the work begins."
"Texas Democrats did something this cycle we haven’t done in a long damn time.
We showed up everywhere. Every district. Every ballot line. Every race Republicans thought they had wrapped with a bow before the filing period even opened.
And now the work begins."
Candidates in every legislative, statewide, and federal race. Now it’s time to build power where it counts.
We Did It, Texas Dems, We Did It
Candidates in every legislative, statewide, and federal race. Now it’s time to build power where it counts.
www.lonestarleft.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Hot Damn.
"Texas Democrats did something this cycle we haven’t done in a long damn time.
We showed up everywhere. Every district. Every ballot line. Every race Republicans thought they had wrapped with a bow before the filing period even opened.
And now the work begins."
"Texas Democrats did something this cycle we haven’t done in a long damn time.
We showed up everywhere. Every district. Every ballot line. Every race Republicans thought they had wrapped with a bow before the filing period even opened.
And now the work begins."
I don't know who needs to hear this (yeah I do) but Cruz will not be up for re-election until 2031.
Cornyn is up in 2026.
Cornyn is up in 2026.
December 9, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I don't know who needs to hear this (yeah I do) but Cruz will not be up for re-election until 2031.
Cornyn is up in 2026.
Cornyn is up in 2026.
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ACA and Medicare for All Polls Reveal Voters Back Publicly Funded Health Care truthout.org/articles/aca...
Polls Showing High Support for ACA, Medicare for All, Reveal Voters Back Publicly Funded Health Care
The Affordable Care Act has received 50 percent or higher approval ratings since 2019.
truthout.org
December 9, 2025 at 3:37 AM
ACA and Medicare for All Polls Reveal Voters Back Publicly Funded Health Care truthout.org/articles/aca...
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My Ex and I always had 8 dogs and a couple of cats. I haven't laughed so hard since I was one of those mud-covered people! 🤣
December 9, 2025 at 12:27 AM
My Ex and I always had 8 dogs and a couple of cats. I haven't laughed so hard since I was one of those mud-covered people! 🤣
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Federal deportation campaign to have chilling effect for Chicago's snow removal companies chicago.suntimes.com/work/2025/12...
Federal deportation campaign to have chilling effect for Chicago's snow removal companies
Some Chicago landscaping companies that rely on immigrant workers are struggling with labor shortages, and the impact is being felt even more as they ramp up snow removal services.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Federal deportation campaign to have chilling effect for Chicago's snow removal companies chicago.suntimes.com/work/2025/12...
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Farmer bailout!
At the White House on Monday, the DJT announced $12 billion in bailout money for America’s farmers who have been battered in large part by his trade policies.
At the White House on Monday, the DJT announced $12 billion in bailout money for America’s farmers who have been battered in large part by his trade policies.
December 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Farmer bailout!
At the White House on Monday, the DJT announced $12 billion in bailout money for America’s farmers who have been battered in large part by his trade policies.
At the White House on Monday, the DJT announced $12 billion in bailout money for America’s farmers who have been battered in large part by his trade policies.
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The Supreme Court is working hard to turn this country into a despot's dreamscape—while making it nigh impossible for good people to make lasting change for the better.
Those of us who begged folks (and national media) to put SCOTUS before everything else in 2016 are in an endless Cassandrian hell.
Those of us who begged folks (and national media) to put SCOTUS before everything else in 2016 are in an endless Cassandrian hell.
December 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The Supreme Court is working hard to turn this country into a despot's dreamscape—while making it nigh impossible for good people to make lasting change for the better.
Those of us who begged folks (and national media) to put SCOTUS before everything else in 2016 are in an endless Cassandrian hell.
Those of us who begged folks (and national media) to put SCOTUS before everything else in 2016 are in an endless Cassandrian hell.
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I am pleased to announce another no-talent year!
December 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I am pleased to announce another no-talent year!
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Changes that Disney made to a popular program that lets qualifying disabled people skip long lines at its California and Florida theme parks are too restrictive, disabled fans contend in a federal lawsuit and shareholder proposal that seek to expand eligibility. https://to.pbs.org/4iIy54N
Disney changed the disability policies for their parks. Here's what to know
The battle over who can skip long lines on popular rides because of their disabilities marks the latest struggle by Disney to accommodate disabled visitors while cracking down on past abuses. But some...
www.pbs.org
December 9, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Changes that Disney made to a popular program that lets qualifying disabled people skip long lines at its California and Florida theme parks are too restrictive, disabled fans contend in a federal lawsuit and shareholder proposal that seek to expand eligibility. https://to.pbs.org/4iIy54N
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If Democrats ever control the presidency, the House, and the Senate, they must expand the Supreme Court. The unitary executive is dictatorial.
December 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
If Democrats ever control the presidency, the House, and the Senate, they must expand the Supreme Court. The unitary executive is dictatorial.
criminally unconstitutional
Minneapolis Councilman Jamal Osman, who is of Somali descent, told ABC News in an interview last Wednesday that locations for English as a second language courses, places of worship and homes have been targeted.
abcnews.go.com/US/somalis-m...
abcnews.go.com/US/somalis-m...
Somalis in Minnesota say ICE agents already targeting their community
Somali community members in Minnesota said ICE agents have already begun enforcement operations in the state.
abcnews.go.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:27 AM
criminally unconstitutional
Fighting Back
Former FBI agents fired for kneeling amid 2020 protests sue Patel, Bondi
Former FBI agents fired for kneeling amid 2020 protests sue Patel, Bondi
Twelve agents have filed a suit against the FBI and DOJ alleging violations of their constitutional rights when they were fired after previously being cleared of wrongdoing.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Fighting Back
oh no, I really wish she hadn't chosen to run against Talarico.
NEW: Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches Texas Senate run, shaking up Democratic primary.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches Texas Senate run, shaking up Democratic primary
Former Rep. Colin Allred dropped out of the race Monday morning, but state Rep. James Talarico remains as Democrats try to contend for GOP Sen. John Cornyn's seat.
nbcnews.to
December 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
oh no, I really wish she hadn't chosen to run against Talarico.
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As packages left outside home for delivery are targeted for theft this holiday season, police warn more thieves are using jammers to scramble the video on wifi connected home security cameras.
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
As packages left outside home for delivery are targeted for theft this holiday season, police warn more thieves are using jammers to scramble the video on wifi connected home security cameras.
Shadow hearing on US citizens' being detained
Tomorrow at 3:00 House and Senate Democrats will be holding a "shadow hearing" on the detention of U.S. citizens. I'll be there testifying about the broader policy changes which led us to this moment.
/my name isn't in this press release but I'll be there! www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...
/my name isn't in this press release but I'll be there! www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...
Blumenthal & Robert Garcia to Hold Forum to Receive Testimony from Five U.S. Citizens Assaulted, Illegally Detained by DHS | U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut
[WASHINGTON, DC] – On Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3 PM ET in 216 Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal...
www.blumenthal.senate.gov
December 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Shadow hearing on US citizens' being detained
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This is a perfect example as to why we need AI regulation yesterday.
AI cannot be the arbiter of whether human beings can live or die. This is an excuse for insurance companies to fire human workers and make our healthcare system even more nightmarish for a quick buck.
AI cannot be the arbiter of whether human beings can live or die. This is an excuse for insurance companies to fire human workers and make our healthcare system even more nightmarish for a quick buck.
"Starting Jan. 1, in six states selected to take part in a federal pilot program, traditional Medicare recipients will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered --
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
www.kuow.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This is a perfect example as to why we need AI regulation yesterday.
AI cannot be the arbiter of whether human beings can live or die. This is an excuse for insurance companies to fire human workers and make our healthcare system even more nightmarish for a quick buck.
AI cannot be the arbiter of whether human beings can live or die. This is an excuse for insurance companies to fire human workers and make our healthcare system even more nightmarish for a quick buck.
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Looks like an image from a future dystopian horror flick
ChrisO_wiki: A sign of the times: the US military Southcom tweets an image of a soldier with a Jerusalem Cross—used by violent white supremacists groups—on his helmet. The symbol isn't part of any official US military insignia, but it is being promoted by Hegseth.
December 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Looks like an image from a future dystopian horror flick
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How did we entertain ourselves without social media back in the day? For one, we had Mad Magazine. Scroll a ways down in this link for folks recalling their song parodies. mudcat.org/thread.cfm?t...
Mad Magazine parodies
I remember fondly from my youth that Mad Magazine did a number of parodies of popular songs and classics. The one I remember best
mudcat.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
How did we entertain ourselves without social media back in the day? For one, we had Mad Magazine. Scroll a ways down in this link for folks recalling their song parodies. mudcat.org/thread.cfm?t...
never thought I'd be saying "Fight Back, Netflix," but –
Fight Back, Netflix!
Fight Back, Netflix!
Breaking: Kushner and Saudi Arabia are part of Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. This could give them control of CNN and more: www.axios.com/2025/12/08/j...
Jared Kushner is part of Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount is telling WBD shareholders that it has a smoother path to regulatory approval than does Netflix.
www.axios.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
never thought I'd be saying "Fight Back, Netflix," but –
Fight Back, Netflix!
Fight Back, Netflix!
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Agree with this.. it's the lesser of two evils by a million miles. 🧵👇
this really creates a weird dynamic
like yes, dems should fight ALL media consolidation, but you'd rather have Netflix own Warner Brothers than a Saudi/Kusher/Ellison coalition dominating what's left of media after the already problematic CBS acquisition
like yes, dems should fight ALL media consolidation, but you'd rather have Netflix own Warner Brothers than a Saudi/Kusher/Ellison coalition dominating what's left of media after the already problematic CBS acquisition
I hope that @warren.senate.gov, the @wgawest.bsky.social, the @wgaeast.bsky.social, and others who have rung alarm bells at the proposed Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. will treat this hostile takeover bid from Paramount as at least as much of a threat.
December 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Agree with this.. it's the lesser of two evils by a million miles. 🧵👇
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U.S. manufacturing jobs have plummeted, despite promises to bring manufacturing back to US. The latest manufactural drop is the 5th monthly decrease this year, according to ADP. (Chart from Bloomberg)
December 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
U.S. manufacturing jobs have plummeted, despite promises to bring manufacturing back to US. The latest manufactural drop is the 5th monthly decrease this year, according to ADP. (Chart from Bloomberg)
Farmer bailout 2.0
White House to announce $12 billion farmer bailout package
White House to announce $12 billion farmer bailout package
Farmers are expected to start receiving the funds in February at the earliest, according to two people with direct knowledge of the plans.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Farmer bailout 2.0
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Being European is a great source of pride for me. Europe has a fantastic mix of cultures and a breathtaking geography. We have a history that beats anything else in the world. From Iceland in the north west to Mariupol in the south east we are all Europeans, and we shall defend our great continent.
December 8, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Being European is a great source of pride for me. Europe has a fantastic mix of cultures and a breathtaking geography. We have a history that beats anything else in the world. From Iceland in the north west to Mariupol in the south east we are all Europeans, and we shall defend our great continent.