EllinThomps
@elynnthomp.bsky.social
Navy mom, Basketmaker,
I have Standards: Poodles
Politically Cranky!
I have Standards: Poodles
Politically Cranky!
“Donald Trump furiously lashed out at The New York Times for an article saying that he is showing signs of aging and has significantly reduced his workload in his second term.”
-Daily Beast
-Daily Beast
November 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
“Donald Trump furiously lashed out at The New York Times for an article saying that he is showing signs of aging and has significantly reduced his workload in his second term.”
-Daily Beast
-Daily Beast
“An ordinary president, Kelly told us on Tuesday afternoon, would have responded to the video by affirming that troops should of course follow lawful orders. “But not this guy,” he added. “We basically said, ‘Follow the law.’ And he said, ‘Kill them.’”
-The Atlantic
-The Atlantic
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
“An ordinary president, Kelly told us on Tuesday afternoon, would have responded to the video by affirming that troops should of course follow lawful orders. “But not this guy,” he added. “We basically said, ‘Follow the law.’ And he said, ‘Kill them.’”
-The Atlantic
-The Atlantic
“Military and intelligence personnel have an affirmative obligation to disobey manifestly illegal orders.”
-The Atlantic
-The Atlantic
November 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
“Military and intelligence personnel have an affirmative obligation to disobey manifestly illegal orders.”
-The Atlantic
-The Atlantic
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“Kelly’s had some business ventures, but he’s a bit light on management experience. Still, he’d be a far better choice than Hegseth, who is now vying to snag the never-coveted title of Worst Secretary of Defense in Modern American History.” -The Atlantic
November 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
“Kelly’s had some business ventures, but he’s a bit light on management experience. Still, he’d be a far better choice than Hegseth, who is now vying to snag the never-coveted title of Worst Secretary of Defense in Modern American History.” -The Atlantic
“SENATOR MARK KELLY IS IN THE WRONG JOB
He should be secretary of defense.”
- The Atlantic
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He should be secretary of defense.”
- The Atlantic
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Senator Mark Kelly Is in the Wrong Job — The Atlantic
He should be secretary of defense.
apple.news
November 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“SENATOR MARK KELLY IS IN THE WRONG JOB
He should be secretary of defense.”
- The Atlantic
apple.news/AqOxIr9iIR5G...
He should be secretary of defense.”
- The Atlantic
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“Abramoff… observed that there were two kinds of people in D.C.: those who “get the joke” & those who don’t.
Those who got the joke understood that all of the city’s talk of ideas & principles was flimflam to conceal self-enrichment at the public’s expense.”
- The Atlantic
- The Atlantic
November 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
“Abramoff… observed that there were two kinds of people in D.C.: those who “get the joke” & those who don’t.
Those who got the joke understood that all of the city’s talk of ideas & principles was flimflam to conceal self-enrichment at the public’s expense.”
- The Atlantic
- The Atlantic
“Not only is Leavitt wrong—the “sanctity” of the military rests on the Constitution, not the chain of command—but she is showing a remarkable lack of faith in the officers and enlisted personnel of the United States military”
-The Atlantic
-The Atlantic
November 22, 2025 at 5:27 PM
“Not only is Leavitt wrong—the “sanctity” of the military rests on the Constitution, not the chain of command—but she is showing a remarkable lack of faith in the officers and enlisted personnel of the United States military”
-The Atlantic
-The Atlantic
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“This return represents more than the restoration of land — it is the restoration of balance, dignity, and our sacred connection to the places our ancestors once walked."
@jkutzie.bsky.social reports for @19thnews.org.
@jkutzie.bsky.social reports for @19thnews.org.
For the first time, Catholic sisters return land to a Tribal nation
"This return represents more than the restoration of land — it is the restoration of balance, dignity, and our sacred connection to the places our ancestors once walked."
19thnews.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
“This return represents more than the restoration of land — it is the restoration of balance, dignity, and our sacred connection to the places our ancestors once walked."
@jkutzie.bsky.social reports for @19thnews.org.
@jkutzie.bsky.social reports for @19thnews.org.
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We ALL need to be checking our voter registration status regularly, we'll before and up to the registration cut off dates in EVERY state. Put it on your calendars, make it a habit.
www.vote411.org/check-regist...
www.vote411.org/check-regist...
Check Voter Registration
www.vote411.org
August 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
We ALL need to be checking our voter registration status regularly, we'll before and up to the registration cut off dates in EVERY state. Put it on your calendars, make it a habit.
www.vote411.org/check-regist...
www.vote411.org/check-regist...
Exclusive: US intel found Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes, former US officials say - www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
www.reuters.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Exclusive: US intel found Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes, former US officials say - www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
Reposted by EllinThomps
Sandwich Guy appears to have more decency in his fingertip than the entirety of the Trump administration.
Sean Dunn, aka DC Sandwich Guy, speaks outside court after his not guilty verdict:
“I am so happy that justice prevails in spite of everything….
“That night I believe I was protecting the rights of immigrants…
Every life matters, no matter where you came from, no matter how you got here…”
“I am so happy that justice prevails in spite of everything….
“That night I believe I was protecting the rights of immigrants…
Every life matters, no matter where you came from, no matter how you got here…”
November 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Sandwich Guy appears to have more decency in his fingertip than the entirety of the Trump administration.
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@jkz12769.bsky.social Thank you for your service to the nation. Appreciated.
November 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
@jkz12769.bsky.social Thank you for your service to the nation. Appreciated.
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Immigrant rights groups are trying to convince sheriffs in greater Minnesota that partnering with ICE is a waste of their limited resources and will lead to community distrust.
Some rural Minnesota sheriffs hesitant to partner with ICE — for now
Immigrant rights groups are trying to convince sheriffs in greater Minnesota it is a waste of their limited resources and will lead to community distrust.
bit.ly
November 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Immigrant rights groups are trying to convince sheriffs in greater Minnesota that partnering with ICE is a waste of their limited resources and will lead to community distrust.
“Plan on a glorious extra hour of sleep as most of America “falls back” into standard time. But make sure to get outside for some morning sun, too — it’ll help your body clock reset faster.”
apnews.com/article/dayl...
apnews.com/article/dayl...
Here's what happens to your body when clocks 'fall back' an hour
It's time for most of America to move clocks back on Sunday. Daylight saving time ends in the U.S. at 2 a.m. local time, which means setting your clock back an hour.
apnews.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
“Plan on a glorious extra hour of sleep as most of America “falls back” into standard time. But make sure to get outside for some morning sun, too — it’ll help your body clock reset faster.”
apnews.com/article/dayl...
apnews.com/article/dayl...
Three meteor showers and a glowing supermoon will make November a standout month for skywatchers, along with the return of one of the season’s most recognizable constellations.”
www.accuweather.com/en/space-new...
www.accuweather.com/en/space-new...
Bright meteors, supermoon to light up November night sky
Three meteor showers and a glowing supermoon will make November a standout month for skywatchers, along with the return of one of the season’s most recognizable constellations.
www.accuweather.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Three meteor showers and a glowing supermoon will make November a standout month for skywatchers, along with the return of one of the season’s most recognizable constellations.”
www.accuweather.com/en/space-new...
www.accuweather.com/en/space-new...
“worst offender for on-time departures of major airports across the United States was Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which had an on-time rate of just 71.1%, according to 2025 Bureau of Transportation Statistics”
-Travel + Leisure
-Travel + Leisure
October 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
“worst offender for on-time departures of major airports across the United States was Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which had an on-time rate of just 71.1%, according to 2025 Bureau of Transportation Statistics”
-Travel + Leisure
-Travel + Leisure
“A divided U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday and announced it will restart limited purchases of Treasury securities after money markets showed signs liquidity was becoming scarce, a condition the U.S. central bank has pledged to avoid.” -Reuters
October 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
“A divided U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday and announced it will restart limited purchases of Treasury securities after money markets showed signs liquidity was becoming scarce, a condition the U.S. central bank has pledged to avoid.” -Reuters
Science never disappoints!
Some planets might home brew their own water
Tests on olivine hint that water-rich exoplanets could generate H2O internally, possibly explaining ocean worlds and even some of Earth’s early water.
www.sciencenews.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Science never disappoints!
“…we give you options to fight back — peacefully, lawfully, & defiantly — against Trump’s authoritarian takeover. You choose what missions to support. Then we take action together.”
www.defiance.org
www.defiance.org
DEFIANCE.org | Defy Trump, Together
Join a club of courageous Americans taking lawful, peaceful action to defend democracy and oppose political retaliation. Support causes and stay informed with DEFIANCE.org.
www.defiance.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
“…we give you options to fight back — peacefully, lawfully, & defiantly — against Trump’s authoritarian takeover. You choose what missions to support. Then we take action together.”
www.defiance.org
www.defiance.org
“In case you missed it, there’s a fascinating object from another part of the universe visiting our neck of the woods.
Dubbed 3I-ATLAS — the bizarre entity has had the astronomical community in a quiet fervor since it was first spotted in early July.”
-Joe Wilkins / Oct 25, 2025
12:45 PM EDT
Dubbed 3I-ATLAS — the bizarre entity has had the astronomical community in a quiet fervor since it was first spotted in early July.”
-Joe Wilkins / Oct 25, 2025
12:45 PM EDT
October 27, 2025 at 1:58 AM
“In case you missed it, there’s a fascinating object from another part of the universe visiting our neck of the woods.
Dubbed 3I-ATLAS — the bizarre entity has had the astronomical community in a quiet fervor since it was first spotted in early July.”
-Joe Wilkins / Oct 25, 2025
12:45 PM EDT
Dubbed 3I-ATLAS — the bizarre entity has had the astronomical community in a quiet fervor since it was first spotted in early July.”
-Joe Wilkins / Oct 25, 2025
12:45 PM EDT