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@resistprevail.bsky.social
Advocate for liberty & justice. Proponent of human rights, civil rights, due process, freedom of speech and the press, separation of church and state, and rising tides lifting all boats.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed 2026 budget calls for eliminating some vacant library positions and halving the agency’s collections budget from $10 million to $5 million.
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Librarians, Aldermen Push Back Against Proposed Library Cuts
Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed 2026 budget calls for eliminating some vacant library positions and halving the agency's collections budget from $10 million to $5 million.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"Every modern Special Counsel who investigated a sitting or former president...has publicly testified... Judiciary Republicans’ refusal to allow Smith to testify publicly comes as the DOJ continues to withhold the full Special Counsel report on Trump’s illegal retention of classified documents..."
Time to rally support.
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NEWS: Ranking Member Raskin calls on Chairman Jordan to accept former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s offer to testify publicly before Congress regarding his investigations into Donald Trump’s criminal wrongdoing.
October 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"Every modern Special Counsel who investigated a sitting or former president...has publicly testified... Judiciary Republicans’ refusal to allow Smith to testify publicly comes as the DOJ continues to withhold the full Special Counsel report on Trump’s illegal retention of classified documents..."
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Uh, thanks? Late, yes?
"From the limited information [7/31/25]...it is unclear whether the proposal involves any demolition of the existing East Wing. Statements by the [NPCP] indicate that “demolition and site preparation work” can proceed outside of any approvals process"
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"From the limited information [7/31/25]...it is unclear whether the proposal involves any demolition of the existing East Wing. Statements by the [NPCP] indicate that “demolition and site preparation work” can proceed outside of any approvals process"
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Statement on the Proposed Ballroom Addition at the White House - Society of Architectural Historians
The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) expresses great concern over the proposed ballroom addition to the White House. On July 31, 2025, the White House issued a statement that a 90,000 sq. ft....
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October 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Uh, thanks? Late, yes?
"From the limited information [7/31/25]...it is unclear whether the proposal involves any demolition of the existing East Wing. Statements by the [NPCP] indicate that “demolition and site preparation work” can proceed outside of any approvals process"
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"From the limited information [7/31/25]...it is unclear whether the proposal involves any demolition of the existing East Wing. Statements by the [NPCP] indicate that “demolition and site preparation work” can proceed outside of any approvals process"
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Boat strikes #8 & #9 this week, now 37 dead, plus:
"The U.S. military has built up an unusually large force in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off of #Venezuela, raising speculation that President Donald Trump could try to topple Venezuelan President Nicolás #Maduro."
#USMilitary #DoD #Hegseth
"The U.S. military has built up an unusually large force in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off of #Venezuela, raising speculation that President Donald Trump could try to topple Venezuelan President Nicolás #Maduro."
#USMilitary #DoD #Hegseth
The U.S. military flew a pair of supersonic, heavy bombers up to the coast of Venezuela on Thursday, a little over a week after another group of American bombers made a similar journey as part of a training exercise to simulate an attack.
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US military flew supersonic B-1 bombers up to the coast of Venezuela
The U.S. military has flown a pair of supersonic, heavy bombers up to the coast of Venezuela. Thursday's flights come a little over a week after another group of American bombers made a similar journe...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Boat strikes #8 & #9 this week, now 37 dead, plus:
"The U.S. military has built up an unusually large force in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off of #Venezuela, raising speculation that President Donald Trump could try to topple Venezuelan President Nicolás #Maduro."
#USMilitary #DoD #Hegseth
"The U.S. military has built up an unusually large force in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off of #Venezuela, raising speculation that President Donald Trump could try to topple Venezuelan President Nicolás #Maduro."
#USMilitary #DoD #Hegseth
More good news, bird flu is >
"Fall waterfowl migration season has started, resulting in 15 total detections in #NorthDakota, #SouthDakota, #Minnesota and #Wisconsin poultry flocks...affecting 3.75 million total birds in September."
#FoodSecurity #vaccines #agriculture
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"Fall waterfowl migration season has started, resulting in 15 total detections in #NorthDakota, #SouthDakota, #Minnesota and #Wisconsin poultry flocks...affecting 3.75 million total birds in September."
#FoodSecurity #vaccines #agriculture
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Turkey Farmers Brace for Uptick in HPAI
Turkey farmers face rising challenges from HPAI and avian metapneumovirus ahead of Thanksgiving 2025. Learn how disease, supply, demand, and prices are shaping the U.S. turkey market and what it means...
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October 23, 2025 at 1:48 AM
More good news, bird flu is >
"Fall waterfowl migration season has started, resulting in 15 total detections in #NorthDakota, #SouthDakota, #Minnesota and #Wisconsin poultry flocks...affecting 3.75 million total birds in September."
#FoodSecurity #vaccines #agriculture
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"Fall waterfowl migration season has started, resulting in 15 total detections in #NorthDakota, #SouthDakota, #Minnesota and #Wisconsin poultry flocks...affecting 3.75 million total birds in September."
#FoodSecurity #vaccines #agriculture
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ICYMI: I bet everyone at these dinners got one of these. At least flip through AP's photos. One shows the proposed scale of #IndependenceArch (🙄) relative to the #LincolnMemorial & #ArcdeTriomphe.
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Trump hosts glitzy dinner for wealthy donors to new White House ballroom
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Trump hosts glitzy dinner for wealthy donors to new White House ballroom
Trump hosts glitzy dinner for wealthy donors to new White House ballroom
President Donald Trump has welcomed nearly 130 donors, allies and representatives of major companies for a dinner at the White House to reward them for their contributions to a new $250 million ballro...
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October 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
ICYMI: I bet everyone at these dinners got one of these. At least flip through AP's photos. One shows the proposed scale of #IndependenceArch (🙄) relative to the #LincolnMemorial & #ArcdeTriomphe.
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Trump hosts glitzy dinner for wealthy donors to new White House ballroom
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Trump hosts glitzy dinner for wealthy donors to new White House ballroom
Huh, there's a shadow of an outline of a remnant of a line?
"After the texts came to light, several Republican senators said they would not support [Paul Ingrassia's] nomination. They included some of the most conservative and stalwart Trump allies in the Senate."
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"After the texts came to light, several Republican senators said they would not support [Paul Ingrassia's] nomination. They included some of the most conservative and stalwart Trump allies in the Senate."
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Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed
Paul Ingrassia, who was nominated to lead the Office of Special Counsel, had been scheduled to have his confirmation hearing this week. On Monday, however, Politico reported on a text chat that showed...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Huh, there's a shadow of an outline of a remnant of a line?
"After the texts came to light, several Republican senators said they would not support [Paul Ingrassia's] nomination. They included some of the most conservative and stalwart Trump allies in the Senate."
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
"After the texts came to light, several Republican senators said they would not support [Paul Ingrassia's] nomination. They included some of the most conservative and stalwart Trump allies in the Senate."
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What could go wrong? 🙄
Even if you're not buying from Amazon, or you've cancelled your Prime subscription, it might be very difficult to get Amazon's most profitable service, #AWS , out of your life.
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Even if you're not buying from Amazon, or you've cancelled your Prime subscription, it might be very difficult to get Amazon's most profitable service, #AWS , out of your life.
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www.statista.com/chart/18819/...
October 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
What could go wrong? 🙄
Even if you're not buying from Amazon, or you've cancelled your Prime subscription, it might be very difficult to get Amazon's most profitable service, #AWS , out of your life.
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www.statista.com/chart/18819/...
Even if you're not buying from Amazon, or you've cancelled your Prime subscription, it might be very difficult to get Amazon's most profitable service, #AWS , out of your life.
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www.statista.com/chart/18819/...
In KFF's pre- #ACA study, insurance providers denied coverage:
- 8% of the time: a young woman w/Hay Fever
- 43% of the time: a 7-year breast cancer survivor (others req'd surcharges, or _permanently_ excluded cancer coverage)
- 100% of the time: applicant with HIV
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- 8% of the time: a young woman w/Hay Fever
- 43% of the time: a 7-year breast cancer survivor (others req'd surcharges, or _permanently_ excluded cancer coverage)
- 100% of the time: applicant with HIV
www.kff.org/affordable-c...
October 21, 2025 at 2:26 AM
In KFF's pre- #ACA study, insurance providers denied coverage:
- 8% of the time: a young woman w/Hay Fever
- 43% of the time: a 7-year breast cancer survivor (others req'd surcharges, or _permanently_ excluded cancer coverage)
- 100% of the time: applicant with HIV
www.kff.org/affordable-c...
- 8% of the time: a young woman w/Hay Fever
- 43% of the time: a 7-year breast cancer survivor (others req'd surcharges, or _permanently_ excluded cancer coverage)
- 100% of the time: applicant with HIV
www.kff.org/affordable-c...
ICYMI: "On February 19, the Observer reported that James “Jim” Joseph Rodden—an #ICE assistant chief counsel representing the agency in immigration court in Dallas—operates a white supremacist X account named #GlomarResponder, based on an overwhelming number of biographical details..."
“There’s a lot of secrecy and game playing right now. I’m sick of it.”
New from @stevanzetti.bsky.social: The Observer has repeatedly requested an update from ICE about James Rodden’s employment. Three members of Congress have also demanded answers, without results.
New from @stevanzetti.bsky.social: The Observer has repeatedly requested an update from ICE about James Rodden’s employment. Three members of Congress have also demanded answers, without results.
ICE Still Won't Answer Questions About Prosecutor with White Supremacist X Account
Congressman Marc Veasey arrived at an ICE facility Monday in his latest attempt to follow up on the Observer's reporting.
www.texasobserver.org
October 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
ICYMI: "On February 19, the Observer reported that James “Jim” Joseph Rodden—an #ICE assistant chief counsel representing the agency in immigration court in Dallas—operates a white supremacist X account named #GlomarResponder, based on an overwhelming number of biographical details..."
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Yes, lots of flags. At past protests, my large flag waved upside down (indicating distress). This time, I wanted to be very clear about our love of country, so I righted it. #nokings
"Tis the star-spangled banner - O long may it wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!"
"Tis the star-spangled banner - O long may it wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!"
One retiree said he chose to wave an American flag instead of a sign “because people who carry the flag do not hate America and as you can see there are a lot of flags.”
WE ARE TAKING BACK THE FLAG 🇺🇸
#NoKings
WE ARE TAKING BACK THE FLAG 🇺🇸
#NoKings
The 7 million Americans who took the streets for 'No Kings' made history, and they did something even more important
They got under the skin of Donald Trump and his dictatorial regime, on a day that showed that most Americans love democracy instead
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/no-k...
They got under the skin of Donald Trump and his dictatorial regime, on a day that showed that most Americans love democracy instead
My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/no-k...
October 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Yes, lots of flags. At past protests, my large flag waved upside down (indicating distress). This time, I wanted to be very clear about our love of country, so I righted it. #nokings
"Tis the star-spangled banner - O long may it wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!"
"Tis the star-spangled banner - O long may it wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!"
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This is a red alarm fire. Please listen to Marc Elias.
After the primaries are over, all Democrats must vote for Democrats. I don't want to hear any of the "I stayed home because the Democrat didn't check all my boxes" crap.
And every Dem must vote. Every last one of us.
After the primaries are over, all Democrats must vote for Democrats. I don't want to hear any of the "I stayed home because the Democrat didn't check all my boxes" crap.
And every Dem must vote. Every last one of us.
October 16, 2025 at 12:21 AM
This is a red alarm fire. Please listen to Marc Elias.
After the primaries are over, all Democrats must vote for Democrats. I don't want to hear any of the "I stayed home because the Democrat didn't check all my boxes" crap.
And every Dem must vote. Every last one of us.
After the primaries are over, all Democrats must vote for Democrats. I don't want to hear any of the "I stayed home because the Democrat didn't check all my boxes" crap.
And every Dem must vote. Every last one of us.
October 16, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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So many people i talk to mention that their out-of-state friends or family have heard little to nothing about what’s going on in Chicago.
Some viral stories like the South Shore apartments raid or Rev. Black getting shot break through but the persistent Fed violence in the streets in lost.
Some viral stories like the South Shore apartments raid or Rev. Black getting shot break through but the persistent Fed violence in the streets in lost.
October 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM
So many people i talk to mention that their out-of-state friends or family have heard little to nothing about what’s going on in Chicago.
Some viral stories like the South Shore apartments raid or Rev. Black getting shot break through but the persistent Fed violence in the streets in lost.
Some viral stories like the South Shore apartments raid or Rev. Black getting shot break through but the persistent Fed violence in the streets in lost.
Not #LinkedIn, too? Sigh.
"It’s typical for a company in Acquisition Logistics’ position to receive 5% to 7% of the total contract—as much as nearly $90 million in this case... Wagner, 77, lists himself as a majority owner of the company on LinkedIn."
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"It’s typical for a company in Acquisition Logistics’ position to receive 5% to 7% of the total contract—as much as nearly $90 million in this case... Wagner, 77, lists himself as a majority owner of the company on LinkedIn."
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October 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Not #LinkedIn, too? Sigh.
"It’s typical for a company in Acquisition Logistics’ position to receive 5% to 7% of the total contract—as much as nearly $90 million in this case... Wagner, 77, lists himself as a majority owner of the company on LinkedIn."
www.fa-mag.com/news/five-pe...
"It’s typical for a company in Acquisition Logistics’ position to receive 5% to 7% of the total contract—as much as nearly $90 million in this case... Wagner, 77, lists himself as a majority owner of the company on LinkedIn."
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"The dangers to our democracy are apparent – faith in our public institutions is undermined, principles of fairness and individual rights are cast aside, and dissent is stifled and suppressed."
The City Bar has issued a statement on the indictment of NY AG Letitia James, in defense of our independent justice system, and calling on all members of the legal community and the public at large to stand up for our legal systems and institutions. Read it here: bit.ly/4oik2ED
Statement on the Indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James | New York City Bar Association
In Defense of Our Independent Justice System On October 9, 2025, New York’s Attorney General, Letitia James, became the latest […]
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October 11, 2025 at 2:24 AM
"The dangers to our democracy are apparent – faith in our public institutions is undermined, principles of fairness and individual rights are cast aside, and dissent is stifled and suppressed."
“This is an example of the Trump administration trying to conflate protest with terrorism and public scholarship in a university with extremism,” [Bray] said. “Ultimately, it’s manufactured outrage to create a boogeyman term to demonize protests.”
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October 11, 2025 at 2:09 AM
“This is an example of the Trump administration trying to conflate protest with terrorism and public scholarship in a university with extremism,” [Bray] said. “Ultimately, it’s manufactured outrage to create a boogeyman term to demonize protests.”
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During this #DIW2025, we’re celebrating the critical role libraries play in addressing their community’s unique needs.
From accessing telehealth services, help applying for jobs, connecting veterans with benefits and tech lending programs - libraries power community-driven digital futures for all.
From accessing telehealth services, help applying for jobs, connecting veterans with benefits and tech lending programs - libraries power community-driven digital futures for all.
October 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
During this #DIW2025, we’re celebrating the critical role libraries play in addressing their community’s unique needs.
From accessing telehealth services, help applying for jobs, connecting veterans with benefits and tech lending programs - libraries power community-driven digital futures for all.
From accessing telehealth services, help applying for jobs, connecting veterans with benefits and tech lending programs - libraries power community-driven digital futures for all.
GOP "want to remove consumer protections from all the private insurance plans that aren’t in the ACA marketplace...an underappreciated aspect...requiring all insurance companies to actually cover health care and not discriminate. They plan to open up the market to sell junk insurance plans..."
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People across the country are just beginning to receive notices in the mail showing their premiums will double...next year. magas knew this was coming, but they either thought they could escape blame for it or they are so deluded they believe it’s what people want...
People across the country are just beginning to receive notices in the mail showing their premiums will double...next year. magas knew this was coming, but they either thought they could escape blame for it or they are so deluded they believe it’s what people want...
Democrats are winning the health care shutdown war
Allowing Obamacare premiums to soar appears to be one step too far
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October 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
GOP "want to remove consumer protections from all the private insurance plans that aren’t in the ACA marketplace...an underappreciated aspect...requiring all insurance companies to actually cover health care and not discriminate. They plan to open up the market to sell junk insurance plans..."
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THIS ⬇️
Now, how do we fix that? Seriously, I'm asking.
Now, how do we fix that? Seriously, I'm asking.
A frighteningly large part of the population isn't even aware of half of what's happening. Current social media systems build echo chambers and walled gardens that keep them from seeing much of anything outside their specific interests, and mainstream media is barely talking about most of it. ->
October 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
THIS ⬇️
Now, how do we fix that? Seriously, I'm asking.
Now, how do we fix that? Seriously, I'm asking.
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Hello #BookSky Are you still figuring out what you're doing for #BannedBooksWeek We'll help! Here's a framework for you:
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October 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Hello #BookSky Are you still figuring out what you're doing for #BannedBooksWeek We'll help! Here's a framework for you:
1 Event or
1 Organization or
1 Person
Here's what we mean...
1 Event or
1 Organization or
1 Person
Here's what we mean...
U. of Texas System BOR chairman, Kevin Eltife, "a former Republican lawmaker...was among the few to respond positively to the [compact]...which asks universities to make significant changes to admissions and hiring...and suppress criticism of conservatives."
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October 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
U. of Texas System BOR chairman, Kevin Eltife, "a former Republican lawmaker...was among the few to respond positively to the [compact]...which asks universities to make significant changes to admissions and hiring...and suppress criticism of conservatives."
www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...
www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...
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Mine was dropped. I'm now having to find a plan that covers what I need, that my PCP takes, that I can afford.....that will even cover my county. It sucks
October 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Mine was dropped. I'm now having to find a plan that covers what I need, that my PCP takes, that I can afford.....that will even cover my county. It sucks
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This will get worse. I keep telling people the truth if they want to believe someone with almost 40 years in insurance:
Taking $ from Medicaid and expecting no effect on other insurance is like draining one Great Lake and being surprised when the others drain too.
Taking $ from Medicaid and expecting no effect on other insurance is like draining one Great Lake and being surprised when the others drain too.
October 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This will get worse. I keep telling people the truth if they want to believe someone with almost 40 years in insurance:
Taking $ from Medicaid and expecting no effect on other insurance is like draining one Great Lake and being surprised when the others drain too.
Taking $ from Medicaid and expecting no effect on other insurance is like draining one Great Lake and being surprised when the others drain too.