marloncat
@marloncat.bsky.social
Pianist, teacher, New Yorker no matter where I am.
"...you have to cherish the world at the same time that you struggle to endure it." Flannery O'Connor
"...you have to cherish the world at the same time that you struggle to endure it." Flannery O'Connor
Pinned
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I respectfully disagree with the jury’s verdict in the Judge Hannah Dugan case.
The trial evidence showed that Judge Dugan did not obstruct ICE agents from arresting an undocumented immigrant.
Let’s see what happens on appeal. Meanwhile, our support for Judge Dugan continues.
The trial evidence showed that Judge Dugan did not obstruct ICE agents from arresting an undocumented immigrant.
Let’s see what happens on appeal. Meanwhile, our support for Judge Dugan continues.
December 19, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I respectfully disagree with the jury’s verdict in the Judge Hannah Dugan case.
The trial evidence showed that Judge Dugan did not obstruct ICE agents from arresting an undocumented immigrant.
Let’s see what happens on appeal. Meanwhile, our support for Judge Dugan continues.
The trial evidence showed that Judge Dugan did not obstruct ICE agents from arresting an undocumented immigrant.
Let’s see what happens on appeal. Meanwhile, our support for Judge Dugan continues.
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The Ellett Valley millipede, found in only eight #Virginia caves, is in danger because of development and the #MountainValleyPipeline — but there's a chance to save it.
Tell the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to designate this rare arthropod as an endangered or threatened species ➡️ bit.ly/495LSxX
Tell the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to designate this rare arthropod as an endangered or threatened species ➡️ bit.ly/495LSxX
December 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The Ellett Valley millipede, found in only eight #Virginia caves, is in danger because of development and the #MountainValleyPipeline — but there's a chance to save it.
Tell the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to designate this rare arthropod as an endangered or threatened species ➡️ bit.ly/495LSxX
Tell the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to designate this rare arthropod as an endangered or threatened species ➡️ bit.ly/495LSxX
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News so good we can bear-ly stand it:
In response to a lawsuit by conservation groups, a federal court today struck down a U.S. Forest Service plan to log more than 16,500 acres of pine forests just outside #YellowstoneNationalPark, in the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
Read on ➡️ bit.ly/3XPGfi4
In response to a lawsuit by conservation groups, a federal court today struck down a U.S. Forest Service plan to log more than 16,500 acres of pine forests just outside #YellowstoneNationalPark, in the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
Read on ➡️ bit.ly/3XPGfi4
December 12, 2025 at 12:03 AM
News so good we can bear-ly stand it:
In response to a lawsuit by conservation groups, a federal court today struck down a U.S. Forest Service plan to log more than 16,500 acres of pine forests just outside #YellowstoneNationalPark, in the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
Read on ➡️ bit.ly/3XPGfi4
In response to a lawsuit by conservation groups, a federal court today struck down a U.S. Forest Service plan to log more than 16,500 acres of pine forests just outside #YellowstoneNationalPark, in the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
Read on ➡️ bit.ly/3XPGfi4
December 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Police Chief Brian O’Hara has delivered a blunt message to his department: If an officer witnesses ICE agents using illegal force and fails to step in, they will be fired. 👏 👏 👏
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
www.ms.now
December 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Police Chief Brian O’Hara has delivered a blunt message to his department: If an officer witnesses ICE agents using illegal force and fails to step in, they will be fired. 👏 👏 👏
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Mamdani: Oftentimes when we win elections, we tell people to go home and just trust us. But the message really has to be that we want you to come along with us… That’s something we’ve been looking to share with New Yorkers: We want to not only win with New Yorkers, but also govern with New Yorkers.
December 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Mamdani: Oftentimes when we win elections, we tell people to go home and just trust us. But the message really has to be that we want you to come along with us… That’s something we’ve been looking to share with New Yorkers: We want to not only win with New Yorkers, but also govern with New Yorkers.
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Join the Boston ICE Tea Party!
We call upon all patriots to join us on Dec 16th, 2025, the 252nd anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, to retrace the footsteps of this historic protest and declare onc...
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December 6, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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In 2026, we’re going to fight for Democratic leaders who will fight for us. Join the launch of our primary program: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
December 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
In 2026, we’re going to fight for Democratic leaders who will fight for us. Join the launch of our primary program: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
#Venezuela #Honduras
Trump is fine to pardon Honduran ex president because this is all really about going after taking over Venezuela and its huge oil reserves
Trump is fine to pardon Honduran ex president because this is all really about going after taking over Venezuela and its huge oil reserves
December 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
#Venezuela #Honduras
Trump is fine to pardon Honduran ex president because this is all really about going after taking over Venezuela and its huge oil reserves
Trump is fine to pardon Honduran ex president because this is all really about going after taking over Venezuela and its huge oil reserves
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Decades ago, Kris Hansen showed 3M that its PFAS chemicals were in people's bodies. Her bosses halted her work.
Now she wrestles with the secrets that 3M kept from her and the world.
(Published May 2024)
Now she wrestles with the secrets that 3M kept from her and the world.
(Published May 2024)
Toxic Gaslighting: How 3M Executives Convinced a Scientist the Forever Chemicals She Found in Human Blood Were Safe
Decades ago, Kris Hansen showed 3M that its PFAS chemicals were in people’s bodies. Her bosses halted her work. As the EPA now forces the removal of the chemicals from drinking water, she wrestles wit...
www.propublica.org
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Decades ago, Kris Hansen showed 3M that its PFAS chemicals were in people's bodies. Her bosses halted her work.
Now she wrestles with the secrets that 3M kept from her and the world.
(Published May 2024)
Now she wrestles with the secrets that 3M kept from her and the world.
(Published May 2024)
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A study found that volunteering slows down aging in retirees: the DNA of people who volunteered the equivalent of one to four hours a week showed distinctive biomarkers associated with decelerated epigenetic aging, with the most pronounced effects among retired people.
Turns out fighting fascism helps you live longer
Retirees are mobilizing to defend democracy—and the benefits literally show up in their DNA.
www.motherjones.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A study found that volunteering slows down aging in retirees: the DNA of people who volunteered the equivalent of one to four hours a week showed distinctive biomarkers associated with decelerated epigenetic aging, with the most pronounced effects among retired people.
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Straight up war crime
Every single congressional Democrat needs to be out there, right now, insisting that Pete Hegseth resign right now and announcing that he will be held accountable for committing war crimes.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
November 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Straight up war crime
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Witkoff is not buying the Russian narrative. He is selling it.
November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Witkoff is not buying the Russian narrative. He is selling it.
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THIS 👉👉👉
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
THIS 👉👉👉
#Ukraine
The Russian wish list, called a peace plan for Ukraine.
A great conversation for anyone who wants to understand the stakes and US stakeholders.
Oligarchs and Diplomats (video with Michael Weiss) open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
The Russian wish list, called a peace plan for Ukraine.
A great conversation for anyone who wants to understand the stakes and US stakeholders.
Oligarchs and Diplomats (video with Michael Weiss) open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Oligarchs and Diplomats (video with Michael Weiss)
Thinking Live episode 2
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
#Ukraine
The Russian wish list, called a peace plan for Ukraine.
A great conversation for anyone who wants to understand the stakes and US stakeholders.
Oligarchs and Diplomats (video with Michael Weiss) open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
The Russian wish list, called a peace plan for Ukraine.
A great conversation for anyone who wants to understand the stakes and US stakeholders.
Oligarchs and Diplomats (video with Michael Weiss) open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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After dismissal of the case against Comey and James
November 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
After dismissal of the case against Comey and James
This is going to backfire on Hegseth. Just like the persecution (yes, persecution) of Comey and James backfired on Bondi
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
Pentagon Probes Allegations of Misconduct Against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly
The review comes after Kelly, a retired Navy captain, appeared in a video with other lawmakers telling military members not to obey unlawful orders.
www.wsj.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This is going to backfire on Hegseth. Just like the persecution (yes, persecution) of Comey and James backfired on Bondi
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
November 24, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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When Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old from Texas, asked doctors about terminating her high-risk pregnancy to save her life, they assured her she had nothing to worry about.
Then she died of preeclampsia.
Then she died of preeclampsia.
“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas.
Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
www.propublica.org
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
When Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old from Texas, asked doctors about terminating her high-risk pregnancy to save her life, they assured her she had nothing to worry about.
Then she died of preeclampsia.
Then she died of preeclampsia.
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Trump's approach to Mamdani in this presser
a cartoon of a skunk and a cat fighting in a living room
Alt: Pepe Le Pew kissing that cat repeatedly. She is a bit surprised.
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Trump's approach to Mamdani in this presser
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Ready or not, 2026 is almost here — and that means primary season is upon us. Join the kickoff of our primary program to hear about the races that our groups are excited to jump into next year: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
November 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Ready or not, 2026 is almost here — and that means primary season is upon us. Join the kickoff of our primary program to hear about the races that our groups are excited to jump into next year: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...