Traci Degerman 🇺🇲🌎🇺🇦
@tracidegerman.bsky.social
Ecologist; artist; activist; empath; democracy defender; pluralist; globalist; public servant; antifascist; NAFO fella; Gaianist; Lyme fighter; Mother of Cats; gray Jedi; Moriquendi. I voted for the prosecutor, not the felon. Apathy = complicity.
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MASS PSYCHOSIS - How an Entire Population Becomes MENTALLY ILL
YouTube video by After Skool
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This is the best explanation I've seen for what is happening in the world now, particularly in the US. Kilmeade's comments align with the pattern described here.
(HT @vivhenry.bsky.social )
youtu.be/09maaUaRT4M?...
(HT @vivhenry.bsky.social )
youtu.be/09maaUaRT4M?...
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USPS is required by law to try to break even. It generally doesn’t take taxpayer dollars to fund operations.
That’s what makes this a monumental gamble from Steiner.
Amazon is USPS’s largest client — by far. And he’s letting them walk out the door, and even become a top competitor.
That’s what makes this a monumental gamble from Steiner.
Amazon is USPS’s largest client — by far. And he’s letting them walk out the door, and even become a top competitor.
Amazon explores cutting ties with USPS, building its own delivery network
Amazon looks into expanding its nationwide delivery network and giving up its longstanding partnership with the U.S. Postal Service.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
USPS is required by law to try to break even. It generally doesn’t take taxpayer dollars to fund operations.
That’s what makes this a monumental gamble from Steiner.
Amazon is USPS’s largest client — by far. And he’s letting them walk out the door, and even become a top competitor.
That’s what makes this a monumental gamble from Steiner.
Amazon is USPS’s largest client — by far. And he’s letting them walk out the door, and even become a top competitor.
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This was not Amazon’s preferred plan, I’m told.
Talks broke down with USPS over its plan to auction off last-mile delivery contracts rather than ink an extension with Amazon.
It’s a very aggressive move from the new postmaster general, Davis Steiner.
We scooped on his hiring back in May.
Talks broke down with USPS over its plan to auction off last-mile delivery contracts rather than ink an extension with Amazon.
It’s a very aggressive move from the new postmaster general, Davis Steiner.
We scooped on his hiring back in May.
At Trump’s urging, USPS board to name FedEx official as postmaster general
David Steiner is a member of FedEx’s board and was previously the leader of sanitation company Waste Management.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
This was not Amazon’s preferred plan, I’m told.
Talks broke down with USPS over its plan to auction off last-mile delivery contracts rather than ink an extension with Amazon.
It’s a very aggressive move from the new postmaster general, Davis Steiner.
We scooped on his hiring back in May.
Talks broke down with USPS over its plan to auction off last-mile delivery contracts rather than ink an extension with Amazon.
It’s a very aggressive move from the new postmaster general, Davis Steiner.
We scooped on his hiring back in May.
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“the USPS must turn a profit” makes me want to set things on fire
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
🚨SCOOP: Amazon is preparing to sever ties with USPS and expand its shipping network as a true coast-to-coast rival.
It could cost USPS more than *$6 billion* a year in lost revenue, and lead Amazon to dominate yet another facet of the economy.
USPS posted a *$9 billion* loss in 2025.
It could cost USPS more than *$6 billion* a year in lost revenue, and lead Amazon to dominate yet another facet of the economy.
USPS posted a *$9 billion* loss in 2025.
Amazon explores cutting ties with USPS, building its own delivery network
Amazon looks into expanding its nationwide delivery network and giving up its longstanding partnership with the U.S. Postal Service.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
“the USPS must turn a profit” makes me want to set things on fire
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
they put a clause in the fucking constitution about postal service, that’s how important it is
nothing in there about “only if you can make money on it”
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Why Trump Is Getting More Dangerous Every Day
www.thedailybeast.com/why-donald-t...
www.thedailybeast.com/why-donald-t...
Why Trump Is Getting More Dangerous Every Day: Psychiatrist
President Donald Trump’s “insecurity” could make him more dangerous, a psychiatrist warned.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Why Trump Is Getting More Dangerous Every Day
www.thedailybeast.com/why-donald-t...
www.thedailybeast.com/why-donald-t...
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CARTOON OF THE DAY
December 5, 2025 at 4:27 AM
CARTOON OF THE DAY
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This is the conclusion, which I'm pulling out from behind the paywall because it'll probably be a free newsletter or podcast one day. I think the AI era is a reckoning for the tech industry, one where consumers finally realize they're being abused.
December 5, 2025 at 4:02 AM
This is the conclusion, which I'm pulling out from behind the paywall because it'll probably be a free newsletter or podcast one day. I think the AI era is a reckoning for the tech industry, one where consumers finally realize they're being abused.
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Release the Epstein files.
Lock up war criminals.
Lock up war criminals.
December 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Release the Epstein files.
Lock up war criminals.
Lock up war criminals.
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Dealing with an illegitimate criminal organization of a government is going to continue to be a ticket to hell if the party as a whole does not start questioning EVERYTHING. Tennessee should be doing a hand recount.
December 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Dealing with an illegitimate criminal organization of a government is going to continue to be a ticket to hell if the party as a whole does not start questioning EVERYTHING. Tennessee should be doing a hand recount.
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BREAKING: Election Advocates Demand Recount in Tennessee
open.substack.com/pub/narativ/...
open.substack.com/pub/narativ/...
BREAKING: Election Advocates Demand Recount in Tennessee
They’re questioning how 31,000 additional votes appeared with 99.4% votes counted - and that's not all.
open.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
BREAKING: Election Advocates Demand Recount in Tennessee
open.substack.com/pub/narativ/...
open.substack.com/pub/narativ/...
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Endangered penguins off South Africa's coast have likely starved en masse due to food shortages, study shows.
Some populations have dropped by 95% in just eight years
u.afp.com/S74b
Some populations have dropped by 95% in just eight years
u.afp.com/S74b
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Endangered penguins off South Africa's coast have likely starved en masse due to food shortages, study shows.
Some populations have dropped by 95% in just eight years
u.afp.com/S74b
Some populations have dropped by 95% in just eight years
u.afp.com/S74b
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They’re killing people as a twitter joke. It’s depraved. Can’t let yourself lose the capacity to be appalled and disgusted and outraged by this.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announces another boat strike in response to a request/wish from Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet.
December 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
They’re killing people as a twitter joke. It’s depraved. Can’t let yourself lose the capacity to be appalled and disgusted and outraged by this.
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The Administration is degrading the country's scientific R&D capabilities, that have been built up over many decades. These capabilities can't just be switched back on later.
Gonna wallow for a second: I'll share more info tomorrow, but over the last couple weeks, we've finally put our NSF center on ice as we continue to just not get paid and run out of money. I'm just so sad and angry about it. No real "but" at the end of this
December 5, 2025 at 4:05 AM
The Administration is degrading the country's scientific R&D capabilities, that have been built up over many decades. These capabilities can't just be switched back on later.
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It’s all transparently bullshit and immune to rationality, but if struggling to stabilize half a burning boat to avoid drowning is “getting back in the fight,” what they’re really saying is there’s nothing the survivors could have done to avoid being killed. And that definitely isn’t the law.
there is no more shared reality. www.cnn.com/2025/12/04/p...
December 5, 2025 at 4:05 AM
It’s all transparently bullshit and immune to rationality, but if struggling to stabilize half a burning boat to avoid drowning is “getting back in the fight,” what they’re really saying is there’s nothing the survivors could have done to avoid being killed. And that definitely isn’t the law.
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Recent FT article on how Ireland is completely undefended from Russian attack
How Ireland became the weak spot in Europe’s defences
With few ships and limited intelligence-sharing, some say the country cannot hope to protect itself or its infrastructure
giftarticle.ft.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Recent FT article on how Ireland is completely undefended from Russian attack
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@donald-tusk.bsky.social perhaps you can get “prudent” Boris Pistorius to understand the next time Russian drones
lethally target an ally plane (and we know they will), that plane could be his, Meloni’s or Mertz’. Their “prudence” gives Putin a free pass to escalate.
lethally target an ally plane (and we know they will), that plane could be his, Meloni’s or Mertz’. Their “prudence” gives Putin a free pass to escalate.
Christ on a cracker — these seemingly hostile drones only missed Zelensky’s plane because he was unexpectedly early www.thejournal.ie/drones-dubli...
Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy's arrival in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
www.thejournal.ie
December 5, 2025 at 4:05 AM
@donald-tusk.bsky.social perhaps you can get “prudent” Boris Pistorius to understand the next time Russian drones
lethally target an ally plane (and we know they will), that plane could be his, Meloni’s or Mertz’. Their “prudence” gives Putin a free pass to escalate.
lethally target an ally plane (and we know they will), that plane could be his, Meloni’s or Mertz’. Their “prudence” gives Putin a free pass to escalate.
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I think everyone can stop debating if the U.S. government is controlled by fascists.
It was apparent a while ago, but there’s should be no doubt now.
It was apparent a while ago, but there’s should be no doubt now.
December 5, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I think everyone can stop debating if the U.S. government is controlled by fascists.
It was apparent a while ago, but there’s should be no doubt now.
It was apparent a while ago, but there’s should be no doubt now.
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This remains one of the most disturbing stories of the year. A 1st trimester fetus incubated in a dead woman's body against the will of her family until a very early term birth when the corpse could no longer sustain life.
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
Baby boy born to brain-dead Georgia mother remains hospitalized nearly 6 months later, family says
Adriana Smith's pregnancy made national headlines when she was declared brain dead but placed on life support to let her fetus grow. Now her family is sharing an update on the condition of her infant ...
www.cbsnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
This remains one of the most disturbing stories of the year. A 1st trimester fetus incubated in a dead woman's body against the will of her family until a very early term birth when the corpse could no longer sustain life.
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
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There are a lot of obscene things about this story, but the fact that there is a GoFundMe for this baby rather than millions of dollars dedicated to his lifelong care by the state of Georgia is right up there at the top. The state forced this child to be born into a life of pain and procedures.
This remains one of the most disturbing stories of the year. A 1st trimester fetus incubated in a dead woman's body against the will of her family until a very early term birth when the corpse could no longer sustain life.
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news...
Baby boy born to brain-dead Georgia mother remains hospitalized nearly 6 months later, family says
Adriana Smith's pregnancy made national headlines when she was declared brain dead but placed on life support to let her fetus grow. Now her family is sharing an update on the condition of her infant ...
www.cbsnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:53 AM
There are a lot of obscene things about this story, but the fact that there is a GoFundMe for this baby rather than millions of dollars dedicated to his lifelong care by the state of Georgia is right up there at the top. The state forced this child to be born into a life of pain and procedures.
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One thing I make it a point to do is make specific sentences and then practice saying them.
I tell you this because I had to use this skill today. And maybe this anecdote will be useful to you.
Went to the food pantry. Im not great rn financially, it is what it is
So
I tell you this because I had to use this skill today. And maybe this anecdote will be useful to you.
Went to the food pantry. Im not great rn financially, it is what it is
So
December 5, 2025 at 3:51 AM
One thing I make it a point to do is make specific sentences and then practice saying them.
I tell you this because I had to use this skill today. And maybe this anecdote will be useful to you.
Went to the food pantry. Im not great rn financially, it is what it is
So
I tell you this because I had to use this skill today. And maybe this anecdote will be useful to you.
Went to the food pantry. Im not great rn financially, it is what it is
So
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Jacob Frey: "If we are now at the point where the federal govt is deploying agents on legal American citizens with a goal of uprooting people who have formed lives here, have families here, started businesses here, definitively made Minneapolis a better place, everybody should be speaking out."
December 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Jacob Frey: "If we are now at the point where the federal govt is deploying agents on legal American citizens with a goal of uprooting people who have formed lives here, have families here, started businesses here, definitively made Minneapolis a better place, everybody should be speaking out."
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Supreme Court OKs racist gerrymandering.
Texas clearly did a racial gerrymander, which is illegal.
A district court found that Texas did a racial gerrymander, rejecting the new map because it is illegal.
But the Supreme Court reversed it.
Because? Must assume the gerrymanderers were acting in good faith (despite the evidence otherwise).
A district court found that Texas did a racial gerrymander, rejecting the new map because it is illegal.
But the Supreme Court reversed it.
Because? Must assume the gerrymanderers were acting in good faith (despite the evidence otherwise).
December 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Supreme Court OKs racist gerrymandering.
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american reporters, you've got to call bullshit on this. vance, purveyor of hate/propaganda, wants the public to believe rules on, for instance, transparency in advertising and forms of deception on X are censorship.
don't fall for it.
don't fall for it.
December 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
american reporters, you've got to call bullshit on this. vance, purveyor of hate/propaganda, wants the public to believe rules on, for instance, transparency in advertising and forms of deception on X are censorship.
don't fall for it.
don't fall for it.
This is the way.
We encountered an ICE immigration enforcement action on Park Ave. in Minneapolis today. When my colleague Ben Hovland and I arrived there were only a couple observers, but there were dozens blowing whistles by the time ICE agents left without making an arrest.
www.instagram.com/reel/DR3DO1I...
www.instagram.com/reel/DR3DO1I...
MPR News on Instagram: "Nearly two dozen community members surrounded a house on the 3100 block of Park Avenue in Minneapolis when Homeland Security Investigations officers detained an East African ma...
Residents of Minneapolis's Park Avenue neighborhood respond to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation with a community watch, as reported by MPR News. The community watches as federal agents...
www.instagram.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:20 AM
This is the way.
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This was across the road from my house. So many people showed up within minutes. ICE agents circled the block for 45 minutes after they’d been chased off, just to troll. There is no hell hot enough to roast those fuckers.
We encountered an ICE immigration enforcement action on Park Ave. in Minneapolis today. When my colleague Ben Hovland and I arrived there were only a couple observers, but there were dozens blowing whistles by the time ICE agents left without making an arrest.
www.instagram.com/reel/DR3DO1I...
www.instagram.com/reel/DR3DO1I...
MPR News on Instagram: "Nearly two dozen community members surrounded a house on the 3100 block of Park Avenue in Minneapolis when Homeland Security Investigations officers detained an East African ma...
Residents of Minneapolis's Park Avenue neighborhood respond to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation with a community watch, as reported by MPR News. The community watches as federal agents...
www.instagram.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:10 AM
This was across the road from my house. So many people showed up within minutes. ICE agents circled the block for 45 minutes after they’d been chased off, just to troll. There is no hell hot enough to roast those fuckers.