Leigh G
yogaleigh.bsky.social
Leigh G
@yogaleigh.bsky.social
Writer, yoga & movement teacher, seeker of peace. 50 yrs on left. Quit law long ago; still remember stuff. On mstdn.social @BluegrassRoots Spoutible @yogaleigh Bradenton
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This is why I’m cautiously optimistic — in the long run.
December 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Awful decision - very disappointing.
Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.

One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.

When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
It's over.

Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.

www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
December 7, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Wow, the war on truth escalates... Seriously one of the issues we need to address after this crowd goes down is putting propaganda/lies outside the protections of free speech and making it illegal to produce fake/lying stories & call them news.
The US State Department is instructing its staff to deny visas to those engaged in activities like combatting misinformation, disinformation or false narratives, fact-checking, content moderation, compliance, and trust and safety.

www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
State Department to deny visas to fact checkers and others, citing 'censorship'
The order is focused on applicants for H-1B visas, which are frequently used by tech companies and is part of a campaign by the Trump administration against online content moderation.
www.npr.org
December 7, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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I was raised Catholic in a parish not far from St. Susanna’s, good on them for ignoring the Archdiocese of Boston getting mad over this
Dedham church keeps anti-ICE nativity scene despite pushback
St. Susanna’s ICE-focused nativity has drawn backlash from Catholic leaders and community members. Parish leaders say the display reflects the harsh realities of current immigration policies.
www.wbur.org
December 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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A study on 1.7 million people in Hong Kong shows superior hybrid immunity to Covid in people who got vaccinated before infection vs. people who got infected first. "Our findings are a direct rebuttal to arguments for natural immunity," the authors write. doi.org/10.1016/j.va...
Redirecting
doi.org
December 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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And beyond that, if DOJ is struggling this hard to get an indictment, it's hard to believe their evidence is sufficient for a jury to convict at trial, using the "guilt beyond a reasonable doubt" standard the prosecution must meet.
By law, the Department of Justice CAN go to another grand jury and try again. But even if they succeed (a big IF in this case), the DOJ will have handed Letitia James even more evidence for her vindictive prosecution motion to dismiss the charges. And that motion was already quite strong.
A separate source familiar with the matter said there “should be no premature celebrations.”

www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Reposting this everyday until Pete Hagueseth faces justice for his crimes against humanity.
Thou Shalt Not Murder Fishermen While Pardoning Drug Lords
This is evil.
www.thegodpodcast.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Strong Election Performances, A Deeply Unpopular President, A Regime Cracking and Unraveling - 2026 Is Shaping Up To Be A Year Of Opportunity For Us
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/strong-ele...
Strong Election Performances, A Deeply Unpopular President, A Regime Cracking and Unraveling - 2026 Is Shaping Up To Be A Year Of Opportunity For Us
Hopium paid subscribers gather tonight at 7pm EST/One week left to elect Eileen Higgins Mayor Of Miami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
www.hopiumchronicles.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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This is the most consequential story for the 2026 midterms. Yet, I cannot find it anywhere on legacy media. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Sues Six More States in Sweeping Push to Obtain Unredacted Voter Rolls
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I'm not a big AI fan but this really sounds interesting, especially since I've wanted to change to a multiparty system for years. www.npr.org/2025/12/01/g...
An independent effort says AI is the secret to topple 2-party power in Congress
Using artificial intelligence to identify congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system.
www.npr.org
December 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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While "peace" negotiations continue, remember that Russia could simply stop the war at any time.
December 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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A vote for Van Epps is a vote for the Ku Klux Klan.

Van Epps touts endorsements from controversial, corrupt figures
americanjournalnews.com/van-epps-tou...

#Tennessee #ChooseAftynBehn #USPol
Van Epps touts endorsements from controversial, corrupt figures
Election day is Dec. 2.
americanjournalnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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It’s going to be Nashville hot in Tennessee today! Good luck Aftyn!
TODAY IS THE DAY!

GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM

WE GOT THIS!!!!!!

December 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Watching @alivitali.bsky.social and I’m begging folks to stop yielding to the idea that there are potential war crimes when there is no war— Congress hasn’t authorized military action. The DoD is simply ordering the execution of civilians in peace time. Crime against humanity is more apt.
December 2, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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November 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Whether or not supporting my Patreon is within your budget, reskeeting or quote-skeeting this thread would be a huge help.

I don’t ask often, but today I’m asking—would you please boost the thread below? Thanks!
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December 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Thou shalt not pretend that you're at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
November 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I keep trying to find places to buy that don't donate R &/or are not notorious bad actors. I found out Petco doesn't donate politically at all. They have some great policies on bringing food back if pet doesn't like. They also do mail order if you don't have a store. www.petco.com/shop/en/petc...
www.petco.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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These States Lead the U.S. in Epilepsy Cases. Scientists Think They Know Why.
www.vice.com
These States Lead the U.S. in Epilepsy Cases. Scientists Think They Know Why.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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There are flyers circulating and even mailers showing up in people’s mailboxes in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District that list the wrong date for the upcoming special election. Voters are being told to vote on the incorrect day.
November 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM