Kathryn
@2old4thishappyshit.bsky.social
Pissed off boomer. Marched for everything back in the day. Chicago to Bay Area and north up the coast. Lifelong democrat, retiree. Mother of three and three grandchildren. Appalled at the state of our country. No romantic DM’s please.
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A long-awaited update of federal employment data shows crippling staff reductions in some federal agencies and offices:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
220,000 Fewer Workers: How Trump’s Cuts Affected Every Federal Agency (Gift Article)
New data offers the first clear view of the impact of the buyouts and firings.
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:33 PM
A long-awaited update of federal employment data shows crippling staff reductions in some federal agencies and offices:
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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ALERT: Per my teammate Jake Rosen, Capitol Pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole Jr has just pleaded NOT GUILTY. Next hearing later this month here in DC.
January 9, 2026 at 9:05 PM
ALERT: Per my teammate Jake Rosen, Capitol Pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole Jr has just pleaded NOT GUILTY. Next hearing later this month here in DC.
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Trumpism in one chart
2025 is now, officially, the worst year for job creation outside of recession since 2003.
@byheatherlong.bsky.social
@byheatherlong.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Trumpism in one chart
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/9 Anyway, a substantial project of the Right is to make it dangerous, expensive, and ideally illegal to speak the truth about them. Don’t give up an inch of ground.
January 9, 2026 at 2:23 AM
/9 Anyway, a substantial project of the Right is to make it dangerous, expensive, and ideally illegal to speak the truth about them. Don’t give up an inch of ground.
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FYI:
In 1916 the U.S. signed an agreement for control of St. Thomas, St. John & St. Croix, known as the “Danish West Indies,” in exchange for $25 million & a declaration that the U.S. would “not object to the Danish Govt extending their political & economic interests to the whole of Greenland.
In 1916 the U.S. signed an agreement for control of St. Thomas, St. John & St. Croix, known as the “Danish West Indies,” in exchange for $25 million & a declaration that the U.S. would “not object to the Danish Govt extending their political & economic interests to the whole of Greenland.
January 7, 2026 at 4:47 AM
FYI:
In 1916 the U.S. signed an agreement for control of St. Thomas, St. John & St. Croix, known as the “Danish West Indies,” in exchange for $25 million & a declaration that the U.S. would “not object to the Danish Govt extending their political & economic interests to the whole of Greenland.
In 1916 the U.S. signed an agreement for control of St. Thomas, St. John & St. Croix, known as the “Danish West Indies,” in exchange for $25 million & a declaration that the U.S. would “not object to the Danish Govt extending their political & economic interests to the whole of Greenland.
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Samuel Alito flew two flags used by insurrectionists.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the January 6th plot.
It's a stain on our nation that this has effectively been forgotten.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the January 6th plot.
It's a stain on our nation that this has effectively been forgotten.
January 6, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Samuel Alito flew two flags used by insurrectionists.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the January 6th plot.
It's a stain on our nation that this has effectively been forgotten.
Clarence Thomas' wife plotted to overturn the 2020 election.
Both justices refused to recuse themselves from SCOTUS cases related to the January 6th plot.
It's a stain on our nation that this has effectively been forgotten.
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Never let a single goddamned person on the Right ever claim again that they’re the party of law and order without laughing in their lying face.
So Capitol Police officers were assaulted and injured on Jan 6th, the White House today is blaming them for the violence, and the people who attacked them have been pardoned and are back to mock and abuse them on the 5th anniversary.
And the GOP is the party of the police? Really? REALLY??
And the GOP is the party of the police? Really? REALLY??
White House's newly-posted "timeline" of Jan 6 blames Capitol Police for Jan 6, which included an attack on ..... Capitol Police
January 6, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Never let a single goddamned person on the Right ever claim again that they’re the party of law and order without laughing in their lying face.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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"The United States has now given Russia, China, and anyone else who wants to give it a try a road map for invading countries that displease them," argues Tom Nichols:
Maybe Russia and China Should Sit This One Out
Putin and Xi are just shocked, shocked by the American attack on Venezuela.
bit.ly
January 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM
"The United States has now given Russia, China, and anyone else who wants to give it a try a road map for invading countries that displease them," argues Tom Nichols:
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👀
🚨✈️ DOJ JET DEPARTS GITMO‼️
👉 A Department of Justice 757 (tail: N874TW - callsign: JENA1) has departed Guantanamo, flying north 👀
Track: globe.adsbexchange.com?icao=ac06f0
👉 A Department of Justice 757 (tail: N874TW - callsign: JENA1) has departed Guantanamo, flying north 👀
Track: globe.adsbexchange.com?icao=ac06f0
January 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Russia celebrates assassination of Putin’s ‘personal enemy,’ pays out $500,000 bounty, then realizes they’ve been tricked
Source: We Got This Covered
Source: We Got This Covered
January 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Russia celebrates assassination of Putin’s ‘personal enemy,’ pays out $500,000 bounty, then realizes they’ve been tricked
Source: We Got This Covered
Source: We Got This Covered
1 CENT Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers at Wendy’s on December 30! Celebrate National Bacon Day with 1 cent JBC’s at @Wendy’s when you make any purchase through the app.
December 31, 2025 at 1:27 AM
1 CENT Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers at Wendy’s on December 30! Celebrate National Bacon Day with 1 cent JBC’s at @Wendy’s when you make any purchase through the app.
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Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
December 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
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Great conversation…
December 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Great conversation…
[Video] First time seeing a willow tree decorated for Christmas! 🎄 That's interesting to see such a beautiful blend of nature and holiday cheer. #ChristmasMagic #WillowTree #FestiveNature #
December 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
[Video] First time seeing a willow tree decorated for Christmas! 🎄 That's interesting to see such a beautiful blend of nature and holiday cheer. #ChristmasMagic #WillowTree #FestiveNature #
'Congress is in a coma.' Former lawmakers sound alarm on health of the House
Source: WGCU News
Good article
Source: WGCU News
Good article
December 22, 2025 at 2:54 AM
'Congress is in a coma.' Former lawmakers sound alarm on health of the House
Source: WGCU News
Good article
Source: WGCU News
Good article
2 of Earth's rarest lightning phenomena captured simultaneously in once-in-a-lifetime photo
Source: Space.com
Source: Space.com
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December 20, 2025 at 11:35 PM
2 of Earth's rarest lightning phenomena captured simultaneously in once-in-a-lifetime photo
Source: Space.com
Source: Space.com
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SNAP is a lifeline for workers in low-wage jobs.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
December 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
SNAP is a lifeline for workers in low-wage jobs.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
Check out this article from USA TODAY:
DC couples break record after kissing under the mistletoe: Video
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DC couples break record after kissing under the mistletoe: Video
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DC couples break record after kissing under the mistletoe: Video
More than 1,000 couples smooched under the National Mistletoe this weekend, helping DC break a record.
www.usatoday.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Check out this article from USA TODAY:
DC couples break record after kissing under the mistletoe: Video
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
DC couples break record after kissing under the mistletoe: Video
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Check out this article from USA TODAY:
The Geminid meteor shower is set to peak soon. Here's what to know.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
The Geminid meteor shower is set to peak soon. Here's what to know.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
The Geminid meteor shower is set to peak soon. Here's what to know.
The meteor shower is known for being bright and colorful. And this year, the peak will happen this weekend, giving more people the chance to see it.
www.usatoday.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Check out this article from USA TODAY:
The Geminid meteor shower is set to peak soon. Here's what to know.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
The Geminid meteor shower is set to peak soon. Here's what to know.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...