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Shelley

@shelley112.bsky.social

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Science is my passion. The first 40 years were for others. The second 40 years is for me. Live life with laughter and purpose.

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Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · May 27

Scott Pelley, "The fear to speak in America."

Dr. Mar 💙 @boldnewme.bsky.social · May 26

Scott Pelley delivered a commencement speech rooted in truth, humility, and democratic values - everything Trump’s West Point rant lacked.

Pelley reminded graduates: “The truth is not what we want it to be; it is what it is.”

One honored the moment.

The other exploited it.👇

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spa-bsky.bsky.social @spa-bsky.bsky.social · 9h

Buncha role models right here.

Wendy McMahon-Johnson @wendymcmjo.bsky.social · 1d

Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · 3h

The insurance company should lose its credentials.

Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · 3h

You have been such a great representative and speaker for the people, but it is time for you to retire. I listened to you on the show, and it is time for someone else to take the torch. It saddens me deeply to say this.

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 14h

A child care business owner. A retiree from Jackson. A clergy member from mid-Michigan. These are the health care stories Michiganders shared with me.

Share your story: slotkin.senate.gov/letters

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Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · 14h

Jack Smith finally speaks. The full interview of Jack Smith by Andrew Weisman. Some interesting background information.
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The State of the United States: A Conversation with Jack Smith

YouTube video by UCL Laws

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 1d

5/ But here's the even darker kicker.

The House Republicans aren't even in town. Speaker Johnson told them to stay away from DC. They haven't been here in nearly a month. Refusing to show up for work. An unprecedented, unplanned 4 week recess.

And why?

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 1d

4/ Ok, so then the obvious next step is to negotiate a compromise. That's how we've always avoided shutdowns. And Republicans need to convene those talks, bc they're in charge.

But here's the kicker - Trump is telling them to BOYCOTT NEGOTIATING. And they are following orders.

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Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · 1d

This was an excellent explanation and resource on social security benefits. Thank you for posting.

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Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · 1d

Trump gave 20 billion to Argentina. His buddies had invested so much money in Argentina that when his politician was in trouble, he used our taxpayer money.

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 2d

🚨The absence of media coverage of this natural disaster in Alaska, the lost/missing people, and the destruction of the aftermath is up to us to share. Please help if you can - even if it is just spreading awareness. There is no FEMA going to help them. 1/2

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Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · 1d

Is Trump advocating for only a few people owning guns in the U.S. like Egypt? Is this part of the authoritarian rule playbook?

Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · 1d

Is Trump advocating for gun control to be like Egypt?

Bob Cesca @bobcesca.bsky.social · 1d

Egypt has extremely strict gun control laws. Civilians are only permitted to own handguns -- no rifles or shotguns -- and only if they can prove they need the weapon for a specific purpose. Background checks for licensing are extensive and include vetting of family members and psych evaluations.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump on Egypt: "They have very little crime. Because they don't play games. That's why. Like we do in the United States with governors that have no idea what they're doing."

Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · 2d

Please! We need a discussion/lesson on the directive NSPM-7 signed on Sep 25th by the President and how it limits our free speech rights.

Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · 2d

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Michele’s💙🌊 (@democraticwarrior)

Why trump, the orange skid mark, had to go back to Walter Reed Friday, October 10, 2025! He’s on the last doorstep to HELL‼️ 🔥👿🔥

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 7d

Stephen Miller said the quiet part out loud. Trump has “plenary authority,” then suddenly went silent. Their plan wasn’t to be public yet. Clearly, someone hit the panic button in his earpiece.

It gets weirder: CNN uploaded the interview with the “plenary authority” comment edited out.
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Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · 2d

NSPM-7 Do you know what it is? You need to know to protect your free speech rights.

Amy Millikin @asmyself1975.bsky.social · 2d

Trump’s NSPM-7 Alarms Law Firms While Congress Is Silent
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Trump’s NSPM-7 Alarms Law Firms While Congress Is Silent

Domestic terror watchlist to double, sources say

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Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · 2d

More people need to understand the directive Trump signed on September 27th, NSPM-7, which makes any free speech disagreeing with Trump terrorism. This is a red light. Look it up.

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What Trump’s new order on domestic terrorism really means for America

YouTube video by Richard J Murphy

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago answers this question brilliantly. 1/2

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Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · 2d

Not a surprise.

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Carceral Abolition @carceralabolition.bsky.social · 2d

Pattern of alleged staff sex abuse at Nebraska’s youth detention center emerges in court nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/10/12/p...

Pattern of alleged staff sex abuse at Nebraska's youth detention center emerges in court • Nebraska Examiner

At least two staffers at the juvenile treatment center in Kearney have resigned, another is on leave, and a fourth faces a criminal charge.

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Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 3d

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Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · 2d

This is leadership from the Washington Governor. Cruelty is not leadership.

CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 2d

🚨🚨🚨WA Governor Bob Ferguson responds to a letter he received from AG Pam Bondi in which she threatened to place him in jail. 🧯He is on fire! 1/2

Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · 2d

Cruelty is not leadership. The parents are probably terrified.

Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · 2d

These 6 conservatives of this Supreme Court will forever be known as disasters. Their names will live in history books as the ones that helped break the 250 years of democracy of the U.S.

Shelley @shelley112.bsky.social · 2d

Why issue a shadow docket opinion if they haven't issued an opinion? Stay out of it until an opinion can be issued.