Arlene
@whynotaduck.bsky.social
Proud Democrat.
Work in and around film and theater.
Robert Benchley fan, and a mom to one human and two cats.
And a knitter.
Yes to Oxford commas!
No DMs.
Work in and around film and theater.
Robert Benchley fan, and a mom to one human and two cats.
And a knitter.
Yes to Oxford commas!
No DMs.
Thread.
Being among the first interrogated and ultimately fired by DOGE, I certainly felt we were facing the business end of a right-wing conspiracy theory 🧵
DOGE was not a money-saving effort. It was an effort to chase down and prove right-wing conspiracy theories. They went after USAID to prove conspiracy theories about foreign aid. Then they went after SSA to, again, pursue conspiracy theories about Dems paying "illegals" to vote. 1/2
November 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Go, Dana!
The policy would significantly cut the amount of money that, through the Continuum of Care program, can be used to go towards permanent housing solutions. Only 30% of a grant could be used for permanent housing, while for previous grants, that limit was nearly 90%.
Story by @kdailey.bsky.social
Story by @kdailey.bsky.social
Nessel, 20 other states sue HUD over policy ‘illegally upending’ program to reduce homelessness • Michigan Advance
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined attorneys general and governors from 20 other states to sue the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development over a new policy that they say drasticall...
michiganadvance.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Go, Dana!
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With his ultimatum that Ukraine surrender to Russia, Trump finally wins a prize:
The Neville Chamberlain award for betraying peace, freedom, and justice.
The Neville Chamberlain award for betraying peace, freedom, and justice.
November 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM
With his ultimatum that Ukraine surrender to Russia, Trump finally wins a prize:
The Neville Chamberlain award for betraying peace, freedom, and justice.
The Neville Chamberlain award for betraying peace, freedom, and justice.
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Most Americans want science to govern our public health policy. Not crackpot ideas.
This move marks a dire turning point for the CDC that the next Congress and administration must correct ASAP.
www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-up...
This move marks a dire turning point for the CDC that the next Congress and administration must correct ASAP.
www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-up...
CDC Updates Website To Promote Debunked Theory On Vaccines And Autism
“DO NOT TRUST THIS AGENCY. This is a national embarrassment,” said ex-CDC vaccines chief Dr. Demetre Daskalakis.
www.huffpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Most Americans want science to govern our public health policy. Not crackpot ideas.
This move marks a dire turning point for the CDC that the next Congress and administration must correct ASAP.
www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-up...
This move marks a dire turning point for the CDC that the next Congress and administration must correct ASAP.
www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-up...
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Abortion bans have killed another woman in Texas.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas.
Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Abortion bans have killed another woman in Texas.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
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Thank you to my friend Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, a trailblazer and tireless advocate for New York, for her decades of dedicated service to our country.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/n...
Nydia Velázquez, a New York Trailblazer in Congress, to Retire Next Year
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Thank you to my friend Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, a trailblazer and tireless advocate for New York, for her decades of dedicated service to our country.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/n...
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From our family to yours, happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
From our family to yours, happy Thanksgiving!
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During this season of giving, let’s do what we can to give back to the communities that have given us so much. From our family to yours, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
During this season of giving, let’s do what we can to give back to the communities that have given us so much. From our family to yours, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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A very happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!
We’re wishing all Minnesotans quality time with family and friends, rest and relaxation, and a good Minnesota-grown turkey on the table 🦃
We’re wishing all Minnesotans quality time with family and friends, rest and relaxation, and a good Minnesota-grown turkey on the table 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A very happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!
We’re wishing all Minnesotans quality time with family and friends, rest and relaxation, and a good Minnesota-grown turkey on the table 🦃
We’re wishing all Minnesotans quality time with family and friends, rest and relaxation, and a good Minnesota-grown turkey on the table 🦃
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#BlueBeats 💙 @reygarbernal.bsky.social @whynotaduck.bsky.social @ladybear.bsky.social @chrismo.bsky.social @duenorth1.bsky.social @romeothedog.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social @jea-commonsense.bsky.social @realretweet.bsky.social @evodaily.bsky.social @quickbear.bsky.social @tkaz99.bsky.social
youtu.be/V3GswPpVXMs?... Simon and the BlueBeats ❤️🦃 @callmemare.bsky.social @carlyja22.bsky.social @justsweetness.bsky.social @hawaiian-ishkelly.bsky.social @docgaby.bsky.social @dawnbritten.bsky.social @thirdwhaletrip.bsky.social @scottgable.bsky.social @bawalker.bsky.social @walks30.bsky.social
Sheryl Crow - If It Makes You Happy
YouTube video by ConcertsOnVEVO
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
#BlueBeats 💙 @reygarbernal.bsky.social @whynotaduck.bsky.social @ladybear.bsky.social @chrismo.bsky.social @duenorth1.bsky.social @romeothedog.bsky.social @distanttrains.bsky.social @jea-commonsense.bsky.social @realretweet.bsky.social @evodaily.bsky.social @quickbear.bsky.social @tkaz99.bsky.social
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youtu.be/UvUkPtSheyg?... Simon and the BlueBeats ✨🎤 @whynotaduck.bsky.social @pyxelmajick.bsky.social @pops131.bsky.social @frankd7.bsky.social @felicianmitzi.bsky.social @naitruc.bsky.social @duncandixoncoffee.me @heatherpics1.bsky.social @mheltru21.bsky.social @sandymw.bsky.social
Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey (Medley / 2012 Remaster)
YouTube video by Paul McCartney - Topic
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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What do you get when you mix the best selling single of the king of pop with the lately departed queen of MAGA?
This is what we get: a parody of Billie Jean about #mtg #maga #marjorietaylorgreene 🎶🕺
youtu.be/Xr0_HN9KNCs
This is what we get: a parody of Billie Jean about #mtg #maga #marjorietaylorgreene 🎶🕺
youtu.be/Xr0_HN9KNCs
"MTG Has Broken Cover" - Marsh Family parody of "Billie Jean" by MJ about Marjorie Taylor Greene
YouTube video by Marsh Family
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
What do you get when you mix the best selling single of the king of pop with the lately departed queen of MAGA?
This is what we get: a parody of Billie Jean about #mtg #maga #marjorietaylorgreene 🎶🕺
youtu.be/Xr0_HN9KNCs
This is what we get: a parody of Billie Jean about #mtg #maga #marjorietaylorgreene 🎶🕺
youtu.be/Xr0_HN9KNCs
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On my last trip to Japan I discovered an intriguing Japanese Buddhist goddess called Marishiten who was introduced to Japan from India via China. She is depicted in various forms (both female and male) and was said to ride a chariot drawn by seven boars, or to ride upon a boar.
#FolkloreThursday
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#FolkloreThursday
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November 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
On my last trip to Japan I discovered an intriguing Japanese Buddhist goddess called Marishiten who was introduced to Japan from India via China. She is depicted in various forms (both female and male) and was said to ride a chariot drawn by seven boars, or to ride upon a boar.
#FolkloreThursday
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#FolkloreThursday
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Tennessee's
Special Election
is Dec 2nd! C'mon
vote Aftyn Behn for
US Congress! #TN07
Feed kids
Fix Roads
Healthcare
Fund hospitals
Public schools
Low utility bills
👉@AftynforTN
Special Election
is Dec 2nd! C'mon
vote Aftyn Behn for
US Congress! #TN07
Feed kids
Fix Roads
Healthcare
Fund hospitals
Public schools
Low utility bills
👉@AftynforTN
November 27, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Tennessee's
Special Election
is Dec 2nd! C'mon
vote Aftyn Behn for
US Congress! #TN07
Feed kids
Fix Roads
Healthcare
Fund hospitals
Public schools
Low utility bills
👉@AftynforTN
Special Election
is Dec 2nd! C'mon
vote Aftyn Behn for
US Congress! #TN07
Feed kids
Fix Roads
Healthcare
Fund hospitals
Public schools
Low utility bills
👉@AftynforTN
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Wanna see what a real traitor looks like? Here you go.
Witkoff is advising Russia how to get they want at the expense of both the United States and Ukraine.
Witkoff is advising Russia how to get they want at the expense of both the United States and Ukraine.
November 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Wanna see what a real traitor looks like? Here you go.
Witkoff is advising Russia how to get they want at the expense of both the United States and Ukraine.
Witkoff is advising Russia how to get they want at the expense of both the United States and Ukraine.
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Over 200 men were sent by Kristi Noem-in violation of a court order-to the CECOT prison for terrorists
She claimed they were criminals. In reality, most had no criminal records, and many had valid claims for asylum
They were tortured. Beaten. Sexually abused. Even shot.
THERE MUST BE JUSTICE
She claimed they were criminals. In reality, most had no criminal records, and many had valid claims for asylum
They were tortured. Beaten. Sexually abused. Even shot.
THERE MUST BE JUSTICE
November 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Over 200 men were sent by Kristi Noem-in violation of a court order-to the CECOT prison for terrorists
She claimed they were criminals. In reality, most had no criminal records, and many had valid claims for asylum
They were tortured. Beaten. Sexually abused. Even shot.
THERE MUST BE JUSTICE
She claimed they were criminals. In reality, most had no criminal records, and many had valid claims for asylum
They were tortured. Beaten. Sexually abused. Even shot.
THERE MUST BE JUSTICE
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#BlueBeats 🎤💙 @bibugona.bsky.social @omega7stone.bsky.social @yellowsafe.net @hubbubbub.bsky.social @dkrappe.bsky.social @shellieh.bsky.social @mmchol.bsky.social @mheltru21.bsky.social @michas.bsky.social @whynotaduck.bsky.social @pyxelmajick.bsky.social @bettyl.bsky.social @antjeg.bsky.social
youtu.be/ldp7X7hcdas?... Simon and the BlueBeats❤️ @lizz1228.bsky.social @purpleiris.bsky.social @sandymw.bsky.social @hawaiian-ishkelly.bsky.social @amandascott2023.bsky.social @callmemare.bsky.social @dawnbritten.bsky.social @debfly.bsky.social @olszewskijc1891.bsky.social @dindin6.bsky.social
My Love (2018 Remaster)
YouTube video by Wings - Topic
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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A 13-year search for one of the world's rarest flowers in Indonesia ends in a 'magical experience'
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Researcher cries after finding rare flower in Indonesia
A team of researchers describe the "magical" experience of finding a rare species of flower in bloom deep in the Sumatran rainforest after a 23-hour trek.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
A 13-year search for one of the world's rarest flowers in Indonesia ends in a 'magical experience'
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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The New York Times fires back at Donald Trump's complaints about its story on his declining fitness and age-based slowdown, which included Trump calling reporter Katie Rogers "ugly."
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The New York Times fires back at Donald Trump's complaints about its story on his declining fitness and age-based slowdown, which included Trump calling reporter Katie Rogers "ugly."
Apparently it wasn’t safe to buy products w/ talc in them.
Now it will remain unsafe for a lot longer.
Now it will remain unsafe for a lot longer.
The Food and Drug Administration said today it is abruptly withdrawing its proposed rule that would have created approved, standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying cancer-causing asbestos in talc-containing cosmetics.
www.consumeraffairs.com/news/fda-dro...
www.consumeraffairs.com/news/fda-dro...
FDA drops proposed rule on asbestos testing in cosmetics
• Agency abruptly withdraws plan to require standardized asbestos testing
• Move contradicts congressional mandate in 2022 cosmetics reform law
• Health
www.consumeraffairs.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Apparently it wasn’t safe to buy products w/ talc in them.
Now it will remain unsafe for a lot longer.
Now it will remain unsafe for a lot longer.
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The Food and Drug Administration said today it is abruptly withdrawing its proposed rule that would have created approved, standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying cancer-causing asbestos in talc-containing cosmetics.
www.consumeraffairs.com/news/fda-dro...
www.consumeraffairs.com/news/fda-dro...
FDA drops proposed rule on asbestos testing in cosmetics
• Agency abruptly withdraws plan to require standardized asbestos testing
• Move contradicts congressional mandate in 2022 cosmetics reform law
• Health
www.consumeraffairs.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The Food and Drug Administration said today it is abruptly withdrawing its proposed rule that would have created approved, standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying cancer-causing asbestos in talc-containing cosmetics.
www.consumeraffairs.com/news/fda-dro...
www.consumeraffairs.com/news/fda-dro...
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I’ve heard many stories of how ICE is not following the law or honoring due process.
I'm at the Tacoma ICE facility to come see for myself and hold ICE accountable. From my visit, it was abundantly clear that ICE is lying.
I'm at the Tacoma ICE facility to come see for myself and hold ICE accountable. From my visit, it was abundantly clear that ICE is lying.
Rep. Salinas visits Tacoma ICE facility.
YouTube video by Congresswoman Andrea Salinas
youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I’ve heard many stories of how ICE is not following the law or honoring due process.
I'm at the Tacoma ICE facility to come see for myself and hold ICE accountable. From my visit, it was abundantly clear that ICE is lying.
I'm at the Tacoma ICE facility to come see for myself and hold ICE accountable. From my visit, it was abundantly clear that ICE is lying.
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“Ontario recorded the highest number of wait-list deaths: 10,634, including more than 9,100 diagnostic-scan deaths where patients died before reaching the point of receiving or being scheduled for surgery.”
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Tens of thousands of Canadians died waiting for medical care in the past year: report
A new report is raising alarm over growing wait-list deaths in Canada.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
“Ontario recorded the highest number of wait-list deaths: 10,634, including more than 9,100 diagnostic-scan deaths where patients died before reaching the point of receiving or being scheduled for surgery.”
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
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NEW: Formal resolution introduced in US House by Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
"Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to any grant of commutation, clemency, or pardon to federally convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell"
"Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to any grant of commutation, clemency, or pardon to federally convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell"
November 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
NEW: Formal resolution introduced in US House by Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
"Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to any grant of commutation, clemency, or pardon to federally convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell"
"Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to any grant of commutation, clemency, or pardon to federally convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell"