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From Minnesota, land of the sky blue waters. It's kinda nice here on BlueSky with a lot less bots & disinformation (so far.) I support democracy, the environment and the arts. Classical music lover.
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JD Vance will give a speech soon about the anti-Catholicism of the Pope
Kristi Noem has attacked Sister Norma Pimentel, a leader of Catholic Charities serving immigrants in the Texas Rio Grande Valley, after she spoke out bravely criticizing DHS deportation projects, echoing the words of Pope Leo. www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/268391/...
DHS cuts off aid to Texas Catholic Charities
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has suspended Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV) from receiving federal funding, according to CCRGV.
www.catholicnewsagency.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
JD Vance will give a speech soon about the anti-Catholicism of the Pope
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NEW: The Trump-Vance White House has falsely accused an ally of Pope Leo — Sr. Norma Pimentel — of illegal activity tied to migrant aid, and cut off all federal funding to Catholic Charities in Texas.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Trump-Vance White House Targets Beloved Nun in Texas, Retaliates Against Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley — praised by Pope Leo as an “agent of hope” — now faces a six-year federal funding ban. Church leaders say it’s a vendetta by the Trump-Vance White House.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
NEW: The Trump-Vance White House has falsely accused an ally of Pope Leo — Sr. Norma Pimentel — of illegal activity tied to migrant aid, and cut off all federal funding to Catholic Charities in Texas.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
Church leaders say it’s a targeted, political reprisal against Pope Leo and the Catholic Church.
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ICE pepper-sprayed this 1-year-old girl.
Once at the hospital, the doctor had to call in a poison control specialist.
They had never seen anyone that young pepper sprayed.
Another horrific story.
More details below.
Once at the hospital, the doctor had to call in a poison control specialist.
They had never seen anyone that young pepper sprayed.
Another horrific story.
More details below.
December 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
ICE pepper-sprayed this 1-year-old girl.
Once at the hospital, the doctor had to call in a poison control specialist.
They had never seen anyone that young pepper sprayed.
Another horrific story.
More details below.
Once at the hospital, the doctor had to call in a poison control specialist.
They had never seen anyone that young pepper sprayed.
Another horrific story.
More details below.
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Rob Reiner was a good guy. He made a lot of movies about good guys, in worlds where not everyone was good and you didn’t have to be good. He made movies about people trying. He was angry, as many hopeful people are. He knew the world could be better and he wanted it to be. His death is devastating.
December 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Rob Reiner was a good guy. He made a lot of movies about good guys, in worlds where not everyone was good and you didn’t have to be good. He made movies about people trying. He was angry, as many hopeful people are. He knew the world could be better and he wanted it to be. His death is devastating.
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Rob Reiner isn’t even confirmed deceased and folks on the right are already spewing hateful rhetoric about his support of the Democratic Party and his criticism of Trump.
This must stop.
He has family, friends and loved ones.
Some restraint and compassion would go a long way.
This must stop.
He has family, friends and loved ones.
Some restraint and compassion would go a long way.
December 15, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Rob Reiner isn’t even confirmed deceased and folks on the right are already spewing hateful rhetoric about his support of the Democratic Party and his criticism of Trump.
This must stop.
He has family, friends and loved ones.
Some restraint and compassion would go a long way.
This must stop.
He has family, friends and loved ones.
Some restraint and compassion would go a long way.
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Rob Reiner was developing a docuseries called “The Spy and the Asset” about the intersections of Putin and Trump. And now he's been murdered in his home along with his wife. RIP
December 15, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Rob Reiner was developing a docuseries called “The Spy and the Asset” about the intersections of Putin and Trump. And now he's been murdered in his home along with his wife. RIP
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Rob Reiner 1947-2025 RIP
December 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Rob Reiner 1947-2025 RIP
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BREAKING
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have been found dead in their Los Angeles home.
TMZ reports their bodies were found with knife wounds.
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have been found dead in their Los Angeles home.
TMZ reports their bodies were found with knife wounds.
BREAKING: Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Found Dead
Rob Reiner, the legendary actor, director, and political activist, along with his wife Michele, the photographer and activist, were found dead in their home in Los Angeles.
bit.ly
December 15, 2025 at 3:26 AM
BREAKING
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have been found dead in their Los Angeles home.
TMZ reports their bodies were found with knife wounds.
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have been found dead in their Los Angeles home.
TMZ reports their bodies were found with knife wounds.
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No, no monuments to corruption in Washington, DC, no more destruction of history, no more filthy money coming from the convicted felon’s donors and corporations buying favor from the felon, rapist and best friend of Epstein. No ballroom, no arch. Trump has to go.
December 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
No, no monuments to corruption in Washington, DC, no more destruction of history, no more filthy money coming from the convicted felon’s donors and corporations buying favor from the felon, rapist and best friend of Epstein. No ballroom, no arch. Trump has to go.
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One of the victims of the antisemitic massacre in Australia was a Holocaust survivor. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Holocaust survivor, London-born rabbi and 10-year-old girl among victims of Bondi beach terror attack
At least 16 people including one of the alleged gunmen died at the shooting in Sydney on Sunday, aged between 10 and 87
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
One of the victims of the antisemitic massacre in Australia was a Holocaust survivor. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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In Minnesota we’re cutting social security taxes, allowing Minnesotans to age in their homes, and investing in safe communities.
That’s what makes us the second-best state to retire. Give us a few more days above 0° and we’ll knock Florida out of #1 😎
www.startribune.com/florida-rate...
That’s what makes us the second-best state to retire. Give us a few more days above 0° and we’ll knock Florida out of #1 😎
www.startribune.com/florida-rate...
Florida rated No. 1 best place to retire, but Minnesota is close
WalletHub study puts Midwestern states in the top 5 based on health, safety, cost of living.
www.startribune.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In Minnesota we’re cutting social security taxes, allowing Minnesotans to age in their homes, and investing in safe communities.
That’s what makes us the second-best state to retire. Give us a few more days above 0° and we’ll knock Florida out of #1 😎
www.startribune.com/florida-rate...
That’s what makes us the second-best state to retire. Give us a few more days above 0° and we’ll knock Florida out of #1 😎
www.startribune.com/florida-rate...
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Multiple U.S. citizens have been arrested during ICE operations.
The forcefulness, lack of communication, and unlawful practices displayed by federal agents will not be tolerated in Minnesota.
The forcefulness, lack of communication, and unlawful practices displayed by federal agents will not be tolerated in Minnesota.
December 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Multiple U.S. citizens have been arrested during ICE operations.
The forcefulness, lack of communication, and unlawful practices displayed by federal agents will not be tolerated in Minnesota.
The forcefulness, lack of communication, and unlawful practices displayed by federal agents will not be tolerated in Minnesota.
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It’s clear the feds are intent on stoking fear and provoking Minnesotans.
Trump wants a show. Don’t give it to him.
Stay safe and remain peaceful if you’re interacting with ICE.
Trump wants a show. Don’t give it to him.
Stay safe and remain peaceful if you’re interacting with ICE.
December 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
It’s clear the feds are intent on stoking fear and provoking Minnesotans.
Trump wants a show. Don’t give it to him.
Stay safe and remain peaceful if you’re interacting with ICE.
Trump wants a show. Don’t give it to him.
Stay safe and remain peaceful if you’re interacting with ICE.
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What They Erased, We Remember: Most Americans know the feeling. - STAY LOUD!
How America Turned Healthcare Into a Business
Most Americans know the feeling.
f.mtr.cool
December 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
What They Erased, We Remember: Most Americans know the feeling. - STAY LOUD!
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Turns out allowing pesticide companies to put PFAS and forever chemicals on our food is a really, really bad idea.
December 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Turns out allowing pesticide companies to put PFAS and forever chemicals on our food is a really, really bad idea.
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The shooters were father and son? WTF?
One gunman was killed and a suspected shooter was critically injured, and officials are investigating the possibility of a third gunman, authorities said Sunday night.
More live updates here:
More live updates here:
Live updates: Death toll rises to 16 in attack on Jewish community in Australia, police say
Police said the shooting, which injured at least 40 people, was a terror attack targeting the Jewish community. A gunman was also killed; another suspect was injured.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The shooters were father and son? WTF?
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In Trump World, women are primarily for leering at, not for listening to.
If they are to speak, they must only speak nice things about him
If they are to speak, they must only speak nice things about him
December 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
In Trump World, women are primarily for leering at, not for listening to.
If they are to speak, they must only speak nice things about him
If they are to speak, they must only speak nice things about him
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Women hold special places in Trump's heart. 💛
Either you're an obnoxious pig not deserving to breathe the same air as him or you look like his daughter who he wants to fuck.
Tough room. 😛
Either you're an obnoxious pig not deserving to breathe the same air as him or you look like his daughter who he wants to fuck.
Tough room. 😛
December 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Women hold special places in Trump's heart. 💛
Either you're an obnoxious pig not deserving to breathe the same air as him or you look like his daughter who he wants to fuck.
Tough room. 😛
Either you're an obnoxious pig not deserving to breathe the same air as him or you look like his daughter who he wants to fuck.
Tough room. 😛
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“Tell your children who the cowards were.”
December 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“Tell your children who the cowards were.”
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What possible use could there be to adding these two bozos to that conversation? More gangster gong show? Just what Ukraine needs, right? So shaming for U.S.
s2.washingtonpost.com/461627e/693c...
s2.washingtonpost.com/461627e/693c...
Secret meetings between FBI and Ukraine negotiator spark concern
FBI Director Kash Patel and his deputy, Dan Bongino, have met with Ukraine’s top delegate amid a U.S. pressure campaign on Kyiv to trade land for peace.
s2.washingtonpost.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
What possible use could there be to adding these two bozos to that conversation? More gangster gong show? Just what Ukraine needs, right? So shaming for U.S.
s2.washingtonpost.com/461627e/693c...
s2.washingtonpost.com/461627e/693c...
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‘They’re trying to get rich off it’: US contractors vie to rebuild Gaza, with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ team in the lead
‘They’re trying to get rich off it’: US contractors vie to rebuild Gaza, with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ team in the lead
Exclusive: group behind notorious Florida immigration detention center created bid for reconstruction deal
Trump administration insiders and well-connected Republican businesses have been jostling to dominate pending humanitarian aid and reconstruction logistics in the shattered Gaza Strip, according to sources and documents reviewed by the Guardian.
With three-quarters of Gaza’s structures damaged or destroyed by two years of Israeli strikes, the rebuilding effort to come – estimated at $70bn by the United Nations – could be a rich prize for companies that specialize in construction, demolition, transportation and logistics. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
‘They’re trying to get rich off it’: US contractors vie to rebuild Gaza, with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ team in the lead
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Fact-check: true
December 14, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Fact-check: true
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The RFK, jr effect.
December 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The RFK, jr effect.
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🇪🇺🇺🇸 Merz: The decades of Pax Americana are largely over for us in Europe — and for us in Germany as well. It no longer exists in the way we once knew it. The Americans are now firmly pursuing their own interests.
We are falling behind — partly due to U.S. trade and tariff policy.
We are falling behind — partly due to U.S. trade and tariff policy.
December 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🇪🇺🇺🇸 Merz: The decades of Pax Americana are largely over for us in Europe — and for us in Germany as well. It no longer exists in the way we once knew it. The Americans are now firmly pursuing their own interests.
We are falling behind — partly due to U.S. trade and tariff policy.
We are falling behind — partly due to U.S. trade and tariff policy.
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Exclusive: A months-long congressional investigation accuses D.C. Police Chief Pamela A. Smith of incentivizing her subordinates to downplay crimes to maintain an illusion of a safer city, according to a report obtained by The Post.
House probe slams D.C. police chief for ‘ecosystem of fear, retaliation, and toxicity’
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee interviewed police commanders and concluded Smith “propagated an ecosystem of fear, retaliation, and toxicity.”
www.washingtonpost.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Exclusive: A months-long congressional investigation accuses D.C. Police Chief Pamela A. Smith of incentivizing her subordinates to downplay crimes to maintain an illusion of a safer city, according to a report obtained by The Post.