Denise Lee
@dadavies.bsky.social
Writer, creative & technical. Lifelong learner, sometime teacher. Passionate about rule of law, democracy, women’s autonomy. And go Dawgs.
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Any political “leader” still selling the obviously false choice between #ClimateAction and “the economy” is just reminding us that they clearly don’t understand either the climate crisis OR the economy.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
November 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Any political “leader” still selling the obviously false choice between #ClimateAction and “the economy” is just reminding us that they clearly don’t understand either the climate crisis OR the economy.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
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This is narcissism masquerading as philosophy — the technophile elite are not recognizing a new soul in AI, they're falling in love with their creation, staring at their own reflection in a digital pool.
It is the ultimate in solipsism and has its roots in a pathological fear and denial of death.
It is the ultimate in solipsism and has its roots in a pathological fear and denial of death.
November 26, 2025 at 3:47 AM
This is narcissism masquerading as philosophy — the technophile elite are not recognizing a new soul in AI, they're falling in love with their creation, staring at their own reflection in a digital pool.
It is the ultimate in solipsism and has its roots in a pathological fear and denial of death.
It is the ultimate in solipsism and has its roots in a pathological fear and denial of death.
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We analyzed Trump's official schedule to see how much later he is starting scheduled events in his second term:
November 25, 2025 at 11:31 PM
We analyzed Trump's official schedule to see how much later he is starting scheduled events in his second term:
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Huh. Turns out that I may have to revise the line in my Britain to 1688 lectures where I say that most of Magna Carta is obsolescent, but its provision for trial by jury remains foundational.
November 26, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Huh. Turns out that I may have to revise the line in my Britain to 1688 lectures where I say that most of Magna Carta is obsolescent, but its provision for trial by jury remains foundational.
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somehow it's "hoarding" when I keep my old tech as long as possible and resent forced obsolescence
but not "hoarding" when billionaires and tech companies suck up all the money and burn though the planet in search of endless growth
but not "hoarding" when billionaires and tech companies suck up all the money and burn though the planet in search of endless growth
stupid young people, stop buying a new phone every year if you don't want to be broke. wait no, not like that.
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
somehow it's "hoarding" when I keep my old tech as long as possible and resent forced obsolescence
but not "hoarding" when billionaires and tech companies suck up all the money and burn though the planet in search of endless growth
but not "hoarding" when billionaires and tech companies suck up all the money and burn though the planet in search of endless growth
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So the plan is to invade AND occupy Venezuela? "U.S. Military Documents Indicate Plans to Keep Troops in Caribbean Through 2028" theintercept.com/2025/11/25/t...
U.S. Military Documents Indicate Plans to Keep Troops in Caribbean Through 2028
As rumors of a U.S. war on Venezuela swirl, military documents show plans to feed a buildup of troops in the region for years.
theintercept.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM
So the plan is to invade AND occupy Venezuela? "U.S. Military Documents Indicate Plans to Keep Troops in Caribbean Through 2028" theintercept.com/2025/11/25/t...
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Highly recommend this attempt to tackle that question. Subjective well-being is not about money or prices or healthcare, though all contribute; it’s about purpose and meaning and a sense that you can see those too for your kids’ future: democracyjournal.org/arguments/th...
The Death of “Deliverism”
Economic policy success isn't enough. We need a more holistic approach to addressing people’s fears and anxieties.
democracyjournal.org
November 26, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Highly recommend this attempt to tackle that question. Subjective well-being is not about money or prices or healthcare, though all contribute; it’s about purpose and meaning and a sense that you can see those too for your kids’ future: democracyjournal.org/arguments/th...
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No way.
OMG the new york times, which endlessly discussed Biden's age, has FINALLY discovered that Trump is... ALSO OLD.
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 AM
No way.
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I hope folks realize that between Trump, Kushner, Hegseth, Witkoff, Noem, RFK, Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard, this country is almost entirely undefended.
Q: Have you heard this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I hope folks realize that between Trump, Kushner, Hegseth, Witkoff, Noem, RFK, Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard, this country is almost entirely undefended.
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We have spent more than 1,000 years trying to separate the awesome prosecutorial powers of the state from the personal whims and vendettas of the head of state.
Trump’s actions and ideology seek to reverse those gains.
Here’s the history he’d like to reverse www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-oldest...
Trump’s actions and ideology seek to reverse those gains.
Here’s the history he’d like to reverse www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-oldest...
The oldest abuse in human government
Donald Trump and the ‘king’s justice’
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 AM
We have spent more than 1,000 years trying to separate the awesome prosecutorial powers of the state from the personal whims and vendettas of the head of state.
Trump’s actions and ideology seek to reverse those gains.
Here’s the history he’d like to reverse www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-oldest...
Trump’s actions and ideology seek to reverse those gains.
Here’s the history he’d like to reverse www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-oldest...
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There was a time when the United States looked down its nose at the countries in South America for being lawless banana republics. Who's the banana republic now, bitches?
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
There was a time when the United States looked down its nose at the countries in South America for being lawless banana republics. Who's the banana republic now, bitches?
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Some Republicans coming to Sen. Mark Kelly's defense tonight amidst DoD investigation into his video appearance
Murkowski says "to accuse him and other lawmakers of treason and sedition for rightfully pointing out that servicemembers can refuse illegal orders is reckless and flat-out wrong"
Murkowski says "to accuse him and other lawmakers of treason and sedition for rightfully pointing out that servicemembers can refuse illegal orders is reckless and flat-out wrong"
November 25, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Some Republicans coming to Sen. Mark Kelly's defense tonight amidst DoD investigation into his video appearance
Murkowski says "to accuse him and other lawmakers of treason and sedition for rightfully pointing out that servicemembers can refuse illegal orders is reckless and flat-out wrong"
Murkowski says "to accuse him and other lawmakers of treason and sedition for rightfully pointing out that servicemembers can refuse illegal orders is reckless and flat-out wrong"
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This is one of those things that rarely gets talked about that has had a massive effect.
As fields like journalism, art, and academia were collapsed and living expenses skyrocketed they came to skew increasingly toward people whose families could afford to supplement their income.
As fields like journalism, art, and academia were collapsed and living expenses skyrocketed they came to skew increasingly toward people whose families could afford to supplement their income.
If you're ever wondered why journalists seem so out of touch most of the time it's because in order to establish yourself you need to either come from money, marry into money, or be OK with abject poverty and daily financial panic
That third thing is unsustainable long-term
That third thing is unsustainable long-term
November 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
This is one of those things that rarely gets talked about that has had a massive effect.
As fields like journalism, art, and academia were collapsed and living expenses skyrocketed they came to skew increasingly toward people whose families could afford to supplement their income.
As fields like journalism, art, and academia were collapsed and living expenses skyrocketed they came to skew increasingly toward people whose families could afford to supplement their income.
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Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is suing Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, for violating his privacy and First Amendment rights.
Swalwell claims he is being targeted for his “political views and expression” and that Pulte improperly used information. trib.al/5WsR07m
Swalwell claims he is being targeted for his “political views and expression” and that Pulte improperly used information. trib.al/5WsR07m
November 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is suing Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, for violating his privacy and First Amendment rights.
Swalwell claims he is being targeted for his “political views and expression” and that Pulte improperly used information. trib.al/5WsR07m
Swalwell claims he is being targeted for his “political views and expression” and that Pulte improperly used information. trib.al/5WsR07m
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While we face soaring grocery prices, Rep. Buddy Carter is offering to be the stuffing for Trump’s turkey.
🦃 Gobbling for increased 🧊 in ATL
🦃 Nominating Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize
..and more!
One thing is clear. He works for Trump, not us.
Satire by Eric Curl
🎨 Art by @artbyjuliallicht
🦃 Gobbling for increased 🧊 in ATL
🦃 Nominating Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize
..and more!
One thing is clear. He works for Trump, not us.
Satire by Eric Curl
🎨 Art by @artbyjuliallicht
November 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
While we face soaring grocery prices, Rep. Buddy Carter is offering to be the stuffing for Trump’s turkey.
🦃 Gobbling for increased 🧊 in ATL
🦃 Nominating Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize
..and more!
One thing is clear. He works for Trump, not us.
Satire by Eric Curl
🎨 Art by @artbyjuliallicht
🦃 Gobbling for increased 🧊 in ATL
🦃 Nominating Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize
..and more!
One thing is clear. He works for Trump, not us.
Satire by Eric Curl
🎨 Art by @artbyjuliallicht
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Andrea is one of over 170 U.S. citizens who have detained by ICE. It should never have happened, and we will hold Kristi Noem and the Trump Administration accountable.
November 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Andrea is one of over 170 U.S. citizens who have detained by ICE. It should never have happened, and we will hold Kristi Noem and the Trump Administration accountable.
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Libraries are free for you to use, serve the public good, are great, support creators financially and, I cannot be clear enough about this-- ARE FREE FOR YOU TO USE-- so pirating books makes you kind of an asshole, not some Marxist revolutionary.
If the book you want isn't there *request it.*
If the book you want isn't there *request it.*
November 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Libraries are free for you to use, serve the public good, are great, support creators financially and, I cannot be clear enough about this-- ARE FREE FOR YOU TO USE-- so pirating books makes you kind of an asshole, not some Marxist revolutionary.
If the book you want isn't there *request it.*
If the book you want isn't there *request it.*
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"The relationship between Martin and Jones is deeply troubling, given Martin’s roles inside the DOJ" More on what we know, and what's wrong with it: lnk.thebulwark.com/4ofiJ8U
How Much Did Trump Stooge Ed Martin Blab to Alex Jones?
The InfoWars chief was hardly discreet in hinting he knew about DOJ’s “retribution” investigations.
lnk.thebulwark.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"The relationship between Martin and Jones is deeply troubling, given Martin’s roles inside the DOJ" More on what we know, and what's wrong with it: lnk.thebulwark.com/4ofiJ8U
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Maybe it wasn't the best idea to put unscrupulous people in charge who think they will be Raptured before the war crime trials convene.
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Maybe it wasn't the best idea to put unscrupulous people in charge who think they will be Raptured before the war crime trials convene.
Hopium?
What I can’t get over is how MISERABLE all GOP politicians are & they WON. The White House is full of whiny grievance shouters, & the House GOP are unhappy: “morale has never been lower.”
I guess we should take comfort that Trump makes them miserable too.
meidasnews.com/news/explosi...
What I can’t get over is how MISERABLE all GOP politicians are & they WON. The White House is full of whiny grievance shouters, & the House GOP are unhappy: “morale has never been lower.”
I guess we should take comfort that Trump makes them miserable too.
meidasnews.com/news/explosi...
'Explosive Resignations' Could be on the Horizon for House Republicans
According to Punchbowl news, explosive resignations could be coming for House Republicans that could make them lose the majority before the midterms.
meidasnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Hopium?
What I can’t get over is how MISERABLE all GOP politicians are & they WON. The White House is full of whiny grievance shouters, & the House GOP are unhappy: “morale has never been lower.”
I guess we should take comfort that Trump makes them miserable too.
meidasnews.com/news/explosi...
What I can’t get over is how MISERABLE all GOP politicians are & they WON. The White House is full of whiny grievance shouters, & the House GOP are unhappy: “morale has never been lower.”
I guess we should take comfort that Trump makes them miserable too.
meidasnews.com/news/explosi...
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This!
November 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
This!
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Excellent @startribune.com story! Police/agents also used less lethal munitions hitting the public and journalists.
Activist Geoffrey Paquette "said one officer activated a smoke canister that hit him in the face." Another shot OC into his eyes.
📸: Leila Navidi
www.startribune.com/protesters-c...
Activist Geoffrey Paquette "said one officer activated a smoke canister that hit him in the face." Another shot OC into his eyes.
📸: Leila Navidi
www.startribune.com/protesters-c...
November 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Excellent @startribune.com story! Police/agents also used less lethal munitions hitting the public and journalists.
Activist Geoffrey Paquette "said one officer activated a smoke canister that hit him in the face." Another shot OC into his eyes.
📸: Leila Navidi
www.startribune.com/protesters-c...
Activist Geoffrey Paquette "said one officer activated a smoke canister that hit him in the face." Another shot OC into his eyes.
📸: Leila Navidi
www.startribune.com/protesters-c...
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An affront to so many things, but fundamentally to the idea that human progress is in any way inevitable. Even the most obvious gains, even the most morally clear public goods, must be fought for and preserved.
A third Kentucky infant has died from whooping cough (also known as pertussis) this year as the state faces its largest spike in cases since 2012. Cases are only expected to continue to rise, highlighting the importance of widespread immunization. Learn more: publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...
November 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
An affront to so many things, but fundamentally to the idea that human progress is in any way inevitable. Even the most obvious gains, even the most morally clear public goods, must be fought for and preserved.
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Moments ago: tenants of the South Shore apartment building that federal immigration agents raided at the end of September held a presser to announce they're forming a tenants union.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Moments ago: tenants of the South Shore apartment building that federal immigration agents raided at the end of September held a presser to announce they're forming a tenants union.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.