Curmudge1
@curmudge1.bsky.social
Juneau political activist, lifetime resident of Tlingit Aani, for which I thank the Aak Kwaan, the traditional caretakers of this land.
Democrat, Keynesian, antiFedSoc. Musician, former broadcaster, IT guru, annoyer of public officials, sailboater
Democrat, Keynesian, antiFedSoc. Musician, former broadcaster, IT guru, annoyer of public officials, sailboater
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HAPPENING NOW: I’m introducing my Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act to fix our broken immigration detention system that is full of rights violations and for-profit prisons.
Trump’s treatment of immigrants has been unacceptable. We’re fighting back.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5Og...
Trump’s treatment of immigrants has been unacceptable. We’re fighting back.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5Og...
Congresswoman Jayapal Introduces the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
YouTube video by Representative Pramila Jayapal
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
HAPPENING NOW: I’m introducing my Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act to fix our broken immigration detention system that is full of rights violations and for-profit prisons.
Trump’s treatment of immigrants has been unacceptable. We’re fighting back.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5Og...
Trump’s treatment of immigrants has been unacceptable. We’re fighting back.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5Og...
The courts should have stopped the illegal thuggery a long time ago.
Judge blocks widespread immigration arrests in DC made without warrants or probable cause
Injunction was sought by civil liberties groups in lawsuit against Department of Homeland Security
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The courts should have stopped the illegal thuggery a long time ago.
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Ukraine already tried giving up land for Russia’s word to stop attacking, with the Minsk Agreements of 2014-15. Russia violated them with a full scale invasion in 2022.
Why would Ukraine think land for peace would work this time, especially when a Putin-sympathetic US won’t do security guarantees?
Why would Ukraine think land for peace would work this time, especially when a Putin-sympathetic US won’t do security guarantees?
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that if Ukraine takes the right steps, its GDP could surpass Russia’s within 10 years.
"They are literally fighting over a 30-50 km strip in Donetsk, roughly 20% of the region still under Ukrainian control and now a central issue in negotiations."
"They are literally fighting over a 30-50 km strip in Donetsk, roughly 20% of the region still under Ukrainian control and now a central issue in negotiations."
December 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Ukraine already tried giving up land for Russia’s word to stop attacking, with the Minsk Agreements of 2014-15. Russia violated them with a full scale invasion in 2022.
Why would Ukraine think land for peace would work this time, especially when a Putin-sympathetic US won’t do security guarantees?
Why would Ukraine think land for peace would work this time, especially when a Putin-sympathetic US won’t do security guarantees?
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“They said it was in response to things I’ve done as president,” Trump told reporters.
Trump Boasts That International Criminal Court in The Hague Has Invited Him to Receive Award
“They said it was in response to things I’ve done as president,” Trump told reporters.
www.borowitzreport.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
“They said it was in response to things I’ve done as president,” Trump told reporters.
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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
This is the most consequential story for the 2026 midterms. Yet, I cannot find it anywhere on legacy media. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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“Sir, you made it through hurricane season without a single hurricane. You kept the hurricanes away. Thank you for that.”
-Cosplay Noem putting her University of North Korea degree in sycophantic praise to good use.
-Cosplay Noem putting her University of North Korea degree in sycophantic praise to good use.
December 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
“Sir, you made it through hurricane season without a single hurricane. You kept the hurricanes away. Thank you for that.”
-Cosplay Noem putting her University of North Korea degree in sycophantic praise to good use.
-Cosplay Noem putting her University of North Korea degree in sycophantic praise to good use.
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To fascists, words don’t have meanings, words are merely tools to get what you want, especially power for yourself.
In a way, Hegseth’s stance is consistent.
2016: refuse orders while Obama is president no matter the legality
2025: follow orders while Trump is president no matter the illegality
In a way, Hegseth’s stance is consistent.
2016: refuse orders while Obama is president no matter the legality
2025: follow orders while Trump is president no matter the illegality
NEW VIDEO: We uncovered footage showing Pete Hegseth in 2016 saying the military won’t follow unlawful orders — the same point he has recently criticized Democrats, including Sen. Mark Kelly, for making - and which Trump has said is punishable by death.
December 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
To fascists, words don’t have meanings, words are merely tools to get what you want, especially power for yourself.
In a way, Hegseth’s stance is consistent.
2016: refuse orders while Obama is president no matter the legality
2025: follow orders while Trump is president no matter the illegality
In a way, Hegseth’s stance is consistent.
2016: refuse orders while Obama is president no matter the legality
2025: follow orders while Trump is president no matter the illegality
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Norilyn is a vital member of our local community outreach team in Luzon, Philippines. Thanks to her dedication and deep community connections, WCK has been able to serve almost 250,000 total meals to families in the area recovering from Typhoon Uwan. #ChefsForPhilippines
December 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Norilyn is a vital member of our local community outreach team in Luzon, Philippines. Thanks to her dedication and deep community connections, WCK has been able to serve almost 250,000 total meals to families in the area recovering from Typhoon Uwan. #ChefsForPhilippines
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Trump and Republicans have been promising a new health care plan for nearly a decade. Yes, literally almost TEN YEARS.
I’ve got an idea — and it’s a plan that actually exists! Let’s pass Medicare for All. www.commondreams.org/news/medicar...
I’ve got an idea — and it’s a plan that actually exists! Let’s pass Medicare for All. www.commondreams.org/news/medicar...
Medicare for All Backers Argue It's a Better Solution Than Whatever Trump Is Cooking Up | Common Dreams
As President Donald Trump postpones unveiling his supposed plan to tackle soaring US healthcare costs—reportedly after pushback from congressional Republicans—Medicare for All advocates have renewed c...
www.commondreams.org
December 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Trump and Republicans have been promising a new health care plan for nearly a decade. Yes, literally almost TEN YEARS.
I’ve got an idea — and it’s a plan that actually exists! Let’s pass Medicare for All. www.commondreams.org/news/medicar...
I’ve got an idea — and it’s a plan that actually exists! Let’s pass Medicare for All. www.commondreams.org/news/medicar...
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Can I let you in on a little secret?
Billionaire philanthropy isn’t charity.
It’s PR to distract you from low wages, labor exploitation, and a tax system that’s rigged for the rich.
Billionaire philanthropy isn’t charity.
It’s PR to distract you from low wages, labor exploitation, and a tax system that’s rigged for the rich.
December 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Can I let you in on a little secret?
Billionaire philanthropy isn’t charity.
It’s PR to distract you from low wages, labor exploitation, and a tax system that’s rigged for the rich.
Billionaire philanthropy isn’t charity.
It’s PR to distract you from low wages, labor exploitation, and a tax system that’s rigged for the rich.
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Millions of people are living paycheck to paycheck. They're struggling with the cost of food, housing, and other basic necessities. 70% of U.S. adults say the American Dream is dead.
How does Trump respond?
By crying about how the word "affordability" is a "Democrat scam."
Hello?
How does Trump respond?
By crying about how the word "affordability" is a "Democrat scam."
Hello?
December 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Millions of people are living paycheck to paycheck. They're struggling with the cost of food, housing, and other basic necessities. 70% of U.S. adults say the American Dream is dead.
How does Trump respond?
By crying about how the word "affordability" is a "Democrat scam."
Hello?
How does Trump respond?
By crying about how the word "affordability" is a "Democrat scam."
Hello?
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This is Donald Trump's economy — tax cuts for billionaires, fewer jobs for poor and working American families. www.forbes.com/sites/tylerr...
Private Employers Shed Most Jobs Since 2023 Last Month
A historic decline comes as Wall Street anticipated slight growth through the month.
www.forbes.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This is Donald Trump's economy — tax cuts for billionaires, fewer jobs for poor and working American families. www.forbes.com/sites/tylerr...
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“The report states that Hegseth should not have used Signal and that senior Defense Department officials need better training on protocols.”
- Inspector General Obvious
- Inspector General Obvious
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
“The report states that Hegseth should not have used Signal and that senior Defense Department officials need better training on protocols.”
- Inspector General Obvious
- Inspector General Obvious
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Great to join @nationalnurses.bsky.social to call for a health care system that works for all Americans, not just the richest few.
Congress needs to extend the expiring ACA tax credits to save families from a massive premium hike next year — and then we need to pass my Medicare For All bill.
Congress needs to extend the expiring ACA tax credits to save families from a massive premium hike next year — and then we need to pass my Medicare For All bill.
December 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Great to join @nationalnurses.bsky.social to call for a health care system that works for all Americans, not just the richest few.
Congress needs to extend the expiring ACA tax credits to save families from a massive premium hike next year — and then we need to pass my Medicare For All bill.
Congress needs to extend the expiring ACA tax credits to save families from a massive premium hike next year — and then we need to pass my Medicare For All bill.
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Why is House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries lying on Donald Trump's behalf?
The US-Mexico border was not insecure last year and secure this year. That is not true.
The US-Mexico border was not insecure last year and secure this year. That is not true.
Jeffries: "The border is secure. That's a good thing. It happened on his watch. He wants to claim credit for it, of course he'll get credit for that. In terms of making sure that we actually deal with the issues that matter, including on immigration, there's a lot that's left to be desired."
December 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Why is House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries lying on Donald Trump's behalf?
The US-Mexico border was not insecure last year and secure this year. That is not true.
The US-Mexico border was not insecure last year and secure this year. That is not true.
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Almost everyone who touts the benefit of private healthcare is hoping to profit from private healthcare.
December 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Almost everyone who touts the benefit of private healthcare is hoping to profit from private healthcare.