@paghetti.bsky.social
former DoD civilian; language geek; blogger (pajheil.blogspot.com) about: Urban legends about Jews; Mendel Beilis blood libel trial; knitting; Biblical Hebrew and Classical Greek don't work the way you think. Card-carrying troublemaker and bitch.
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The morning that Cmdr. Elizabeth Nakagawa was scheduled to have a D&C to remove fetal tissue after losing a very wanted pregnancy, she learned the surgery had been canceled because the military’s health insurance plan refused to pay for it.
(Published Dec. 2024)
(Published Dec. 2024)
A Coast Guard Commander Miscarried. She Nearly Died After Being Denied Care.
U.S. service members have long faced strict limits on abortions, even when used to resolve miscarriages. Under federal law, the military will only pay for abortions in cases of rape, incest or to save...
www.propublica.org
December 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The morning that Cmdr. Elizabeth Nakagawa was scheduled to have a D&C to remove fetal tissue after losing a very wanted pregnancy, she learned the surgery had been canceled because the military’s health insurance plan refused to pay for it.
(Published Dec. 2024)
(Published Dec. 2024)
@jfk117.bsky.social @johnfugelsang.bsky.social not behind a paywall cc @kylegriffin1.bsky.social
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
December 13, 2025 at 2:50 AM
@jfk117.bsky.social @johnfugelsang.bsky.social not behind a paywall cc @kylegriffin1.bsky.social
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
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Also, it sounds like people have figured out which hotel the ICE agents are staying at and are giving them a lovely overnight musical performance with drums and vuvuzelas and so on.
www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...
www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...
December 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Also, it sounds like people have figured out which hotel the ICE agents are staying at and are giving them a lovely overnight musical performance with drums and vuvuzelas and so on.
www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...
www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...
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It's clear from the article that ICE is *miserable* here. They're freezing their asses off and being harassed everywhere they go. Property managers aren't allowing them access to rental properties and people know their rights and aren't letting them in.
KEEP IT UP.
KEEP IT UP.
December 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
It's clear from the article that ICE is *miserable* here. They're freezing their asses off and being harassed everywhere they go. Property managers aren't allowing them access to rental properties and people know their rights and aren't letting them in.
KEEP IT UP.
KEEP IT UP.
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LOL... Pentagon released a new AI military chatbot and it immediately pointed out that Pete Hegseth is a war criminal.
abovethelaw.com/2025/12/pent...
abovethelaw.com/2025/12/pent...
Pentagon Unveils New GenAI Platform, It Immediately Starts Flagging Pete Hegseth's War Crimes - Above the Law
The Defense Department's new ChatJAG turned out to be better than the human chain of command.
abovethelaw.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
LOL... Pentagon released a new AI military chatbot and it immediately pointed out that Pete Hegseth is a war criminal.
abovethelaw.com/2025/12/pent...
abovethelaw.com/2025/12/pent...
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DOJ has sued Maine, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont for access to its most sensitive voter data.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
December 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
DOJ has sued Maine, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont for access to its most sensitive voter data.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
whoa somebody is finally giving it to her straight
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
December 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
whoa somebody is finally giving it to her straight
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⚡️Explosions reported at Russian oil refinery amid possible drone attack.
Explosions were reported in Russia's Saratov Oblast overnight on Dec. 13 as officials warned of a possible drone attack, with unverified local reports indicating the Saratov oil refinery had been targeted.
Explosions were reported in Russia's Saratov Oblast overnight on Dec. 13 as officials warned of a possible drone attack, with unverified local reports indicating the Saratov oil refinery had been targeted.
Explosions reported at Russian oil refinery amid possible drone attack
Explosions were reported in Russia's Saratov Oblast overnight on Dec. 13 as officials warned of a possible drone attack, with unverified local reports indicating the Saratov oil refinery was targeted.
kyivindependent.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
⚡️Explosions reported at Russian oil refinery amid possible drone attack.
Explosions were reported in Russia's Saratov Oblast overnight on Dec. 13 as officials warned of a possible drone attack, with unverified local reports indicating the Saratov oil refinery had been targeted.
Explosions were reported in Russia's Saratov Oblast overnight on Dec. 13 as officials warned of a possible drone attack, with unverified local reports indicating the Saratov oil refinery had been targeted.
@kylegriffin1.bsky.social @com1ty.bsky.social They still aren't turning the funds over, they are still at the point of kicking Hungary's ass.
The EU indefinitely froze Russian assets to ensure Moscow-friendly Hungary and Slovakia can’t veto their use to underwrite a loan for Ukraine.
EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can't veto their use for Ukraine
The European Union has indefinitely frozen Russia’s assets in Europe to ensure that Hungary and Slovakia, both with Moscow-friendly governments, can’t prevent the billions of euros from being used to support Ukraine.
bit.ly
December 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
@kylegriffin1.bsky.social @com1ty.bsky.social They still aren't turning the funds over, they are still at the point of kicking Hungary's ass.
This morning @wtopnews.bsky.social played part of an interview with Erika Kirk in which she whined about media focus on her. WTF did she think would happen when she became the widow of a MAGA legend?
December 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This morning @wtopnews.bsky.social played part of an interview with Erika Kirk in which she whined about media focus on her. WTF did she think would happen when she became the widow of a MAGA legend?
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump sued by preservationists seeking architecture review and congressional approval over White House ballroom project.
December 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump sued by preservationists seeking architecture review and congressional approval over White House ballroom project.
republicans killing people
Republicans in the Michigan House voted to cancel $8.3 million of funding for programs aimed at supporting Flint water crisis victims
The cuts affect support services for Flint students, including psychologists, nurses, social workers, and counselors
The cuts affect support services for Flint students, including psychologists, nurses, social workers, and counselors
Michigan House blocks funding for Flint water crisis programs
Republicans in the Michigan House voted to cancel $8.3 million of funding for programs aimed at supporting Flint water crisis victims and potentially the RxKids expansion.
www.abc12.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
republicans killing people
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BREAKING: More than one dozen new photos have been dropped by the Oversight Committee showing Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and others with Jeffrey Epstein.
I have them here: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
I have them here: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Major Epstein Files Update and Release
We have a critical update about the Epstein files, including new photos showing a closer relationship between Trump and Epstein.
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
BREAKING: More than one dozen new photos have been dropped by the Oversight Committee showing Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and others with Jeffrey Epstein.
I have them here: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
I have them here: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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Federal judge has issued emergency order this morning, prohibiting the Trump administration from taking Kilmar Abrego Garcia into custody once again.
December 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Federal judge has issued emergency order this morning, prohibiting the Trump administration from taking Kilmar Abrego Garcia into custody once again.
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NPR dropped this story today and you may be asking yourself, how the fuck did everything they produced end up potentially contaminated? Let’s talk about it🧵🧵🧵
www.npr.org/2025/12/11/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/11/n...
Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
At least 51 babies in 19 states have been treated for botulism after being exposed to organic ByHeart baby formula. The New-York based manufacturer issued a recall of all its products last month.
www.npr.org
December 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
NPR dropped this story today and you may be asking yourself, how the fuck did everything they produced end up potentially contaminated? Let’s talk about it🧵🧵🧵
www.npr.org/2025/12/11/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/11/n...
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Unlike Supreme Court Justices, the rest of the fed’l judiciary is governed by canons of ethics. Among other things, they’re not supposed to attend political events & should avoid even an appearance of impropriety. joycevance.substack.com/p/judicial-e...
Judicial Ethics
Yesterday, Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Emil Bove attended an event where Donald Trump spoke.
joycevance.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Unlike Supreme Court Justices, the rest of the fed’l judiciary is governed by canons of ethics. Among other things, they’re not supposed to attend political events & should avoid even an appearance of impropriety. joycevance.substack.com/p/judicial-e...
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When will the Free Palestine crowd, who say they care about Palestinians, share this and condemn Hamas?
December 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
When will the Free Palestine crowd, who say they care about Palestinians, share this and condemn Hamas?
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BREAKING: Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters say.
Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters said Friday. A foundation in her name said she was detained at a memorial for a human rights lawyer who recently died under disputed circumstances.
bit.ly
December 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
BREAKING: Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters say.
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The Lt. Gov. of Indiana has now deleted this post which confirmed that the Trump admin threatened to withhold federal funding from Indiana if they didn’t gerrymander.
December 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Lt. Gov. of Indiana has now deleted this post which confirmed that the Trump admin threatened to withhold federal funding from Indiana if they didn’t gerrymander.
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⚡️Drone attack reportedly hits one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in Yaroslavl, setting it on fire
Russia’s Yaroslavl oil refinery reportedly on fire after overnight drone attack
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Russia’s Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Yaroslavl, one of the country’s five largest, is reportedly on fire after being struck in an ov...
kyivindependent.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:51 AM
⚡️Drone attack reportedly hits one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in Yaroslavl, setting it on fire
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Russian Telegram channels report an explosion at Orsk mechanical plant that produces artillery shells and other components for the Russian military-industrial complex.
December 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Russian Telegram channels report an explosion at Orsk mechanical plant that produces artillery shells and other components for the Russian military-industrial complex.
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ICE stormed a residence hall at Augsburg University, detained an undergrad, and aimed rifles at students and staff then admitted they had no warrant to be on campus.
This is state violence. This is terror. And this is exactly what Trump’s America unleashes on our communities.
This is state violence. This is terror. And this is exactly what Trump’s America unleashes on our communities.
December 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
ICE stormed a residence hall at Augsburg University, detained an undergrad, and aimed rifles at students and staff then admitted they had no warrant to be on campus.
This is state violence. This is terror. And this is exactly what Trump’s America unleashes on our communities.
This is state violence. This is terror. And this is exactly what Trump’s America unleashes on our communities.
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ProPublica spoke to about 150 people who had lived in homeless encampments when cities cleared them out in “sweeps.”
We distributed notecards so people could tell us about the toll in their own words.
➡️ This is what they wrote: https://propub.li/3MTlm33
We distributed notecards so people could tell us about the toll in their own words.
➡️ This is what they wrote: https://propub.li/3MTlm33
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 AM
ProPublica spoke to about 150 people who had lived in homeless encampments when cities cleared them out in “sweeps.”
We distributed notecards so people could tell us about the toll in their own words.
➡️ This is what they wrote: https://propub.li/3MTlm33
We distributed notecards so people could tell us about the toll in their own words.
➡️ This is what they wrote: https://propub.li/3MTlm33
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The clear takeaway from today is that Donald Trump is not unstoppable and you are not powerless.
December 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The clear takeaway from today is that Donald Trump is not unstoppable and you are not powerless.