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#travel #amenities #hotelcosts
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Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 2d

Airline-style a la carte pricing is landing at hotels

Artificial intelligence is helping hotel operators unbundle their offerings and repackage them into personalized guest experiences that increase revenue.

A reminder of our fragile rights

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 2d

🧵🧵🧵The Nazis Killed Federalism
Don't think for one second that Trump can't to

Last week buried in headlines about Republicans starving poor people the president’s lead destroyer of democracy here and abroad held nothing back in an interview. open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...

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Charlie Sykes @sykescharlie.bsky.social · 4d

It Did Happen Here
A short history of an American nightmare.
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It Did Happen Here

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Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 4d

#nuclearweapons #Trump #madcrazy

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom pans Trump's nuclear testing directive: 'Weakness masquerading as strength'

In an interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press," Newsom said he didn't believe President Donald Trump would launch a nuclear weapon and called his rhetoric "performative."

Maddow: This is what Democrats have been screaming about

Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 5d

#Healthcare #InsurancePremiums comparison numbers about to hit each state. @maddow.msnbc.com made an excellent point in this clip:
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Which state leadership will be immediately impacted?

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Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 5d

King Arthur hiding his eyes with his mittens while taking a snooze. 💜💚💙 #kittykittyfriend #cuteness

How Assemblies of God churches shielded accused predators as they abused children

Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 5d

#childsexualabuse #religious
Although I don't agree that Assembly of God is a legitimate religion but instead is a cult, all organized religions have these kind of scandals. #Scientology is also guilty.

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NBC News uncovered a 50-year pattern of sex abuse, silence and cover-up in the world’s largest Pentecostal denomination.

Why experts say Halloween candy prices continue to climb, in two charts

Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 6d

#Halloween #candy costs 😭
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“The era of cheap chocolate is over,” one expert told NBC News.

Shutdown pain intensifies as air traffic controllers lose pay, and food assistance is drying up

Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 6d

Hey #MAGA voters, are you REALLY happy about this? #Christians who voted for this. What about you? Clearly you want humans to suffer and even lose lives. That is inhumane and definitely NOT #Christ-like, now is it?

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Food assistance, health care costs, air travel, and military pay all face major strain if the shutdown extends beyond this week.

Is it cheaper to pay for medical care without health insurance?

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 7d

It shouldn’t take him getting sued to ensure tens of millions don’t go hungry in the richest nation on Earth.

Tweet from Meredith Lee Hill stating that dozens of Democratic attorneys general and governors plan to sue the Trump administration for refusing to use emergency funds to maintain food aid for 42 million Americans.

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Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 9d

Prepare for rising #Healthcare costs. #insurancepremiums will be increasing soon. Paying cash at a clinic or hospital?
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Hospitals or clinics may offer cash-only discounts to people who pay without insurance. But experts warn that health care isn't the place to bargain for the best deal.

The Adam Schiff criminal probe has stalled, sources say

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 9d

Their solution.

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Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 12d

#Trump's #DoJ is being found to conduct bogus investigations against singled out "enemies" #governmenteaste

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After months of investigating, federal prosecutors in Maryland have not produced enough evidence to bring charges, according to four people familiar with the investigation.

Trump administration demolishing entire East Wing of the White House to add new ballroom

Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 13d

#Trump is ruining the people's house #WhiteHouse. How DARE he? 🤬🤬🤬
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Trump said in July that the $250 million project “won’t interfere with the current building.”

Embattled Trump nominee says he's withdrawing after losing GOP support

Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 14d

What is seriously wrong in this man's brain? #racist How does AMYONE get to be nominated after making a comment like "I have a little Nazi streak in me." 🤬 #GOP
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Paul Ingrassia, who was tapped for a top ethics position, faced backlash after Politico reported on messages he allegedly sent, including one saying he had a “Nazi streak.”

Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 18d

Damn straight! #GOP and in particular the #SpeakerOfTheHouse caves into #Trump pressure.

The Tennessee Holler on X: "ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert https://t.co/f7nRu6GL8T" / X

Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 20d

A parody with a message from the #StephenColbertShow.
#KeemitTheFrog

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ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert https://t.co/f7nRu6GL8T

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Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 23d

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#GovernmentShutdown
All those workers and animals not being cared for properly 😭
#GOP is always crying about wasted spending yet they're turning away actual income generated money. Dumba$$es

Smithsonian museums and National Zoo close temporarily as government shutdown drags on

The Smithsonian Institution drew on funds from the prior year to stay open for 11 days after the shutdown began on Oct. 1.

MIT is first school to reject Trump administration's agenda in exchange for funding benefits

Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 25d

Good for #MIT as they will not cave to the wannabe #authoritarian who desperately wants to be considered smart. Wrong #education institution to go up against. 🤣

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"With respect, we cannot support the proposed approach to addressing the issues facing higher education,” the Massachusetts Institute of Technology president wrote in a letter.

Aaron Rupar on X: "Schiff: "You begin to wonder -- do they believe they have the authority by putting some groups on a list, even domestic groups, to use lethal force against them, with no trial, no due process, no nothing? The reality is we can't rule that out." https://t.co/SrPVKbuJck" / X

Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 26d

Is #Trump and his goon squad( #DoJ ) allowed to name any domestic group a terrorist group and then use #military action against then WITHOUT due process? Senator Adam Schiff interview:
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Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to raise money for public television stations after funding cuts

Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 27d

#BobRosspaintimgs #PBSfunding what an excellent idea to help support PBS. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
I learned how to do better landscapes and seascape from his PBS show #TheJoyofPainting

"I can’t think of a more meaningful way to share his works of art than by supporting public television’s mission to educate and inspire," said the president of Bob Ross Inc.

California becomes the first state to phase ultraprocessed food out of school meals

Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 27d

I'm really pleased by this law. #processedfoods should be banned in schools. #schoollunches #meals. #CAlaw

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The law, which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed on Wednesday, sets a 10-year deadline for the change to take place.

Trump says Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson 'should be in jail'

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All In with Chris Hayes @allinwithchris.bsky.social · 27d

WATCH: @chrislhayes.bsky.social explains precisely why Mike Johnson is stalling the new Dem rep's swear-in over the Epstein vote: "Right now, Johnson can pressure the four Republican signers to change their minds. He has time to do it—as long as he keeps Adelita Grijalva out of Congress."

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Jean Ann Harrison @yagsyjah.bsky.social · 27d

Right out of the #authoritarian playbook... #Trump #dictator
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The president's Truth Social post comes a day after federalized National Guard troops arrived in Illinois.