Danielle Reed-Baty
@danibaty.bsky.social
Scribbler, reader, flaneur. Friendly. Likes animals. Dislikes bullies. Ex-WSJ, Dow Jones, NY Daily News, NY Observer, Debtwire, Financial Planning magazine.
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
I wish I had spoilers for the ending of this story
TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
December 8, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I wish I had spoilers for the ending of this story
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
Been cry laughing at this shit for an hour. Bubs face in the payoff is killing me
December 6, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Been cry laughing at this shit for an hour. Bubs face in the payoff is killing me
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
IF YOU'RE A CURRENT #ACA ENROLLEE AND YOU HAVEN'T SIGNED UP FOR 2026 COVERAGE YET, **PLEASE** read my Open Enrollment Guide and make sure to ACTIVELY renew: Do *NOT* let yourself be passively auto-renewed:
acasignups.net/25/11/28/gro...
acasignups.net/25/11/28/gro...
Grouching towards Enrollment: My 2026 ACA OEP Guide (Updated w/2 more tips!)
Almost exactly a year ago I began my 2025 ACA Open Enrollment Period guide with the following words: This is the best OEP ever for the ACA for several reasons: The expanded/enhanced premium subsidies ...
acasignups.net
December 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
IF YOU'RE A CURRENT #ACA ENROLLEE AND YOU HAVEN'T SIGNED UP FOR 2026 COVERAGE YET, **PLEASE** read my Open Enrollment Guide and make sure to ACTIVELY renew: Do *NOT* let yourself be passively auto-renewed:
acasignups.net/25/11/28/gro...
acasignups.net/25/11/28/gro...
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
My neighborhood just canceled the 71 year old holiday parade because of ICE
Milpas Holiday Parade | Santa Barbara Eastside
sbeastside.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:42 AM
My neighborhood just canceled the 71 year old holiday parade because of ICE
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
NEW: GRAND JURY REFUSES TO RE-INDICT LETITIA JAMES per @nicollewallace.bsky.social on Deadline White House. HAHAHAHA
December 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM
NEW: GRAND JURY REFUSES TO RE-INDICT LETITIA JAMES per @nicollewallace.bsky.social on Deadline White House. HAHAHAHA
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
A note of caution about the new GOP vow of oversight on the murder of the two men clinging to the boat. It's good to see, but it could become a backdoor way for Rs to defuse pressure for broader scrutiny.
The entire operation is illegal. It all needs oversight. 1/
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
The entire operation is illegal. It all needs oversight. 1/
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
December 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A note of caution about the new GOP vow of oversight on the murder of the two men clinging to the boat. It's good to see, but it could become a backdoor way for Rs to defuse pressure for broader scrutiny.
The entire operation is illegal. It all needs oversight. 1/
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
The entire operation is illegal. It all needs oversight. 1/
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
The Trump administration's strikes in Venezuela were ordered without Congress, without transparency, and without any justification to the public. These actions are reckless, unconstitutional, and dangerous for our national security.
December 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The Trump administration's strikes in Venezuela were ordered without Congress, without transparency, and without any justification to the public. These actions are reckless, unconstitutional, and dangerous for our national security.
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
BREAKING: We won! 3rd Circuit affirms illegality of Habba appointment
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
December 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
BREAKING: We won! 3rd Circuit affirms illegality of Habba appointment
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
Government actors who refuse to be bound by the rule of law are not morally entitled to its protection.
KARL: Did you know about the judge's order when you issued your order for the planes to continue?
KRISTI NOEM: This is an activist judge. We comply with all federal orders that are lawful and binding.
KRISTI NOEM: This is an activist judge. We comply with all federal orders that are lawful and binding.
December 1, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Government actors who refuse to be bound by the rule of law are not morally entitled to its protection.
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
The House and Senate are both investigating Pete’s war crimes
November 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The House and Senate are both investigating Pete’s war crimes
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
WSJ on Trump's attempt to sell out Ukraine's territorial integrity to make money with Russians, as part of Kremlin plan "to bypass the traditional U.S. national security apparatus and convince the administration to view Russia not as a military threat but as a land of bountiful opportunity."
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine — The Wall Street Journal
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
apple.news
November 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
WSJ on Trump's attempt to sell out Ukraine's territorial integrity to make money with Russians, as part of Kremlin plan "to bypass the traditional U.S. national security apparatus and convince the administration to view Russia not as a military threat but as a land of bountiful opportunity."
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
A reminder: Trump 1.0 ordered the Afghanistan withdrawal, and Trump 2.0 granted the shooter asylum this past April. Trump 2.0 also dismantled the joint terrorism task force, and gutted our national security apparatus.
CIA statement about the Afghan man identified as the gunman who shot two National Guardsmen in Washington
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
A reminder: Trump 1.0 ordered the Afghanistan withdrawal, and Trump 2.0 granted the shooter asylum this past April. Trump 2.0 also dismantled the joint terrorism task force, and gutted our national security apparatus.
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
This article is from @markhertling.bsky.social - a retired three-star Army general - and everyone should read it.
November 24, 2025 at 2:40 AM
This article is from @markhertling.bsky.social - a retired three-star Army general - and everyone should read it.
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
One other point I didn't make here: Allies like Britain believe the US is carrying out illegal bombings. Who are we effing kidding? Of course its reasonable to think Trump is issuing illegal orders! Why is this being treated as such a controversial suggestion?
Oddly enough, in media coverage of Dems' video warning against carrying out illegal orders, there's very little discussion of *whether it's actually reasonable to fear Trump is giving illegal commands or not.*
The evidence is strong that he is. Media should say so:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
The evidence is strong that he is. Media should say so:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
November 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
One other point I didn't make here: Allies like Britain believe the US is carrying out illegal bombings. Who are we effing kidding? Of course its reasonable to think Trump is issuing illegal orders! Why is this being treated as such a controversial suggestion?
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
One last point. In the Trump Murder Memo (the memo supposedly explaining legal rationale for Trump boat bombings), DOJ's *own lawyers* go out of their way to pre-exonerate lower-level people carrying out those killings. Experts tell me this signals fear *on the inside* that these orders are illegal!
Oddly enough, in media coverage of Dems' video warning against carrying out illegal orders, there's very little discussion of *whether it's actually reasonable to fear Trump is giving illegal commands or not.*
The evidence is strong that he is. Media should say so:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
The evidence is strong that he is. Media should say so:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
November 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
One last point. In the Trump Murder Memo (the memo supposedly explaining legal rationale for Trump boat bombings), DOJ's *own lawyers* go out of their way to pre-exonerate lower-level people carrying out those killings. Experts tell me this signals fear *on the inside* that these orders are illegal!
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin put it bluntly: “To end the conflict, Russia must leave Ukrainian territory.”
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
November 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin put it bluntly: “To end the conflict, Russia must leave Ukrainian territory.”
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
a huge reason the auto industry cannot hire all the mechanics they need is lack of access to the technical education anyone needs to become an automotive technician! cost of this education & failure by corporations to train workers - also a huge factor.
November 17, 2025 at 2:08 AM
a huge reason the auto industry cannot hire all the mechanics they need is lack of access to the technical education anyone needs to become an automotive technician! cost of this education & failure by corporations to train workers - also a huge factor.
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
MT Greene firing back at Trump. Includes a text she sent him.
I don’t understand all the ins and outs of this nasty little fight, but I enjoy that it’s happening.
I don’t understand all the ins and outs of this nasty little fight, but I enjoy that it’s happening.
November 15, 2025 at 2:45 AM
MT Greene firing back at Trump. Includes a text she sent him.
I don’t understand all the ins and outs of this nasty little fight, but I enjoy that it’s happening.
I don’t understand all the ins and outs of this nasty little fight, but I enjoy that it’s happening.
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
Michael is my neighbor and a wonderful, courageous person. When Nazis left anti-Semitic leaflets on people’s cars, he organized a neighborhood sign-making session and led people in posting the signs communicating our solidarity against hate.
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Michael is my neighbor and a wonderful, courageous person. When Nazis left anti-Semitic leaflets on people’s cars, he organized a neighborhood sign-making session and led people in posting the signs communicating our solidarity against hate.
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
In normal times, it would be a major scandal for the President to direct his AG to criminally investigate his political opponents to deflect from his own involvement in a major scandal — and for the AG to immediately announce she is doing it. The Epstein scandal and cover up just got even bigger.
November 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
In normal times, it would be a major scandal for the President to direct his AG to criminally investigate his political opponents to deflect from his own involvement in a major scandal — and for the AG to immediately announce she is doing it. The Epstein scandal and cover up just got even bigger.
Reposted by Danielle Reed-Baty
1) Ethics officials at Fannie Mae investigate how Bill Pulte got Letitia James mortgage docs
2) They send findings to Inspector Gen. of FHFA, which Pulte heads
3) IG sends it to Lindsay Halligan, new USA prosecuting James
4) IG and ethics officials are all fired.
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
2) They send findings to Inspector Gen. of FHFA, which Pulte heads
3) IG sends it to Lindsay Halligan, new USA prosecuting James
4) IG and ethics officials are all fired.
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
Exclusive | Fannie Mae Watchdogs Probed How Pulte Obtained Mortgage Records of Key Democrats
FHFA’s acting inspector general handed the probe report to the U.S. attorney office that had indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James.
www.wsj.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
1) Ethics officials at Fannie Mae investigate how Bill Pulte got Letitia James mortgage docs
2) They send findings to Inspector Gen. of FHFA, which Pulte heads
3) IG sends it to Lindsay Halligan, new USA prosecuting James
4) IG and ethics officials are all fired.
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
2) They send findings to Inspector Gen. of FHFA, which Pulte heads
3) IG sends it to Lindsay Halligan, new USA prosecuting James
4) IG and ethics officials are all fired.
www.wsj.com/finance/regu...