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Maryjka

@maryjka.bsky.social

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Social Science Enthusiast, Global Economy Observer, A Feminist, Retired Fashion Designer who turned EU Proj. Finance Specialist, now stuck in up North Pole addicted to Trends-spotting... while missing Laughter, Camaraderie, and Solidarity!

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Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23h

The people who want violent protests to happen are Trump, Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, Pete Hegseth, Tom Homan, and other senior appointees in his admin. They are doing everything they possibly can to provoke people to violence and it is obvious that is what they hope for daily.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Epstein files giving House Republicans over two months paid vacation and counting.

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Branko Milanovic @brankomilan.bsky.social · 4d

My today's Substack:
Defeated by reality
Why did neoliberalism, in its domestic and international components, fail?
branko2f7.substack.com/p/defeated-b...

Defeated by the real world

Why did neoliberalism, in its domestic and international components, fail?

branko2f7.substack.com

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

A 'full and unrelenting' investigation into the royal family’s links to the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been demanded by campaigners

Investigation into royal links to Jeffrey Epstein demanded after Andrew email leak

www.thenational.scot

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Branko Milanovic @brankomilan.bsky.social · 4d

My three Substacks inspired by China
Of fascination and addiction
Learned knowledge and deep knowledge
branko2f7.substack.com/p/of-fascina...

Of fascination and addiction

Learned knowledge and deep knowledge

branko2f7.substack.com

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Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 1d

More refined services needed than.

Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 1d

RiP.
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dies aged 79

The legendary actor best known for her many collaborations with Woody Allen, as well as films including Reds, The First Wives Club and Book Club, has died

www.theguardian.com

Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 1d

we used to call them 'p... extension'!

Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 1d

at 1.416 billion currently...

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings,
For the love of America.

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

nokings.org

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Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 1d

Most of his age are dead so he's fine... yet!

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: Crowds have gathered in Glasgow city centre for a major pro-Palestine demonstration

Thousands gather for major pro-Palestine demonstration in Glasgow

www.thenational.scot

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Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 1d

and why is that?!

Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 1d

..should switch to cooking!

Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 2d

isn't the whole point of independence to improve Scotland..? Who writes that crap?

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 2d

John Swinney has said he has 'to try and get on' with US President Donald Trump, following a series of meetings this year

John Swinney says 'he has to try and get on' with Donald Trump

www.thenational.scot

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The SNP @snp.org · 2d

Since 2014, we've been forced to live through the worst of Westminster - Brexit, Boris, Truss, and no change with Labour.

Only independence offers a fresh start for Scotland.

Read Stephen Flynn's speech here: https://www.snp.org/britain-is-broken-and-the-westminster-way-isnt-working/

Britain is Broken and the Westminster way isn’t working. — Scottish National Party

Read Stephen Flynn’s full address to the SNP’s 2025 National Conference…

www.snp.org

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Maryjka @maryjka.bsky.social · 2d

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Sadie 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @raspberryalchemist.bsky.social · 2d

Women still dating men even though men act like this is the ultimate proof that sexuality isn't a choice.

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Paul Krugman @pkrugman.bsky.social · 2d

So today's Substack about the impact of tariffs concluded:

"in many ways the level of the tariffs is less important than the huge uncertainty Trump’s policies have created. And that uncertainty hasn’t abated at all."

Ya don't say. paulkrugman.substack.com/p/leprechaun...

Leprechauns, Effective Tariffs and Inflation

Yes, tariffs are hurting us. No, Trump wasn’t right.

paulkrugman.substack.com

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 2d

What a loser.

TIME Magazine: "Trump loses Nobel Peace Prize he shamelessly campaigned for."

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 2d

NEWS: Trump just announced the U.S. will impose a 100% tariff on all Chinese goods starting November 1

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 2d

Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as French prime minister on.ft.com/3IQFDVB

Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as French prime minister

Premier says he wants to press ahead with efforts to finalise a budget for 2026

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 2d

Reminder that JD Vance is a 15-year project of Thiel’s to take over the U.S. government. The whole regime must be removed.

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · Jul 21

JD Vance has always been the long-term plan for right-wing tech billionaires to cement a dictatorship in America.

“Vance has been anointed by Thiel and the rest of the anti-democracy movement as the post-Trump president, tasked with replacing the US establishment with an authoritarian regime.”

JD Vance is the handpicked leader of the antidemocracy movement in America | Robert Reich

Rightwing tech lords are betting that Vance will be the Republican presidential pick in 2028. They’re probably right

www.theguardian.com

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 2d

Trump has begun dismissing federal workers, with furloughed staff at the Department of Health and Human Services now facing permanent layoffs. The cuts are hitting the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention especially hard.

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 2d

So what excuse does Israel now have for not letting foreign journalists into Gaza?

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