Jill Sapphire Goldberg
@jilllsapphire.bsky.social
Former specialist in Indigenous education, translation, listener of birdsongs & maker of great pesto. Anglais/français
Former avid gardener & reader, but now a spoonie. Humor that is an admittedly acquired taste.
substack.com/@jillsapphiregoldberg
Former avid gardener & reader, but now a spoonie. Humor that is an admittedly acquired taste.
substack.com/@jillsapphiregoldberg
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Hey, @whitehouse-47.bsky.social : This *is* your circus. These *are* your monkeys.
With much gratitude to @hcrichardson.bsky.social for steadfastly finding the thread that allows for a clearer portrait of this latest travesty from the Big Top. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
With much gratitude to @hcrichardson.bsky.social for steadfastly finding the thread that allows for a clearer portrait of this latest travesty from the Big Top. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
November 23, 2025
“Do I understand correctly that there is now a dispute within the administration about whether this ‘peace plan’ was written by Russians or Americans?” foreign affairs journalist Anne Applebaum asked ...
open.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Hey, @whitehouse-47.bsky.social : This *is* your circus. These *are* your monkeys.
With much gratitude to @hcrichardson.bsky.social for steadfastly finding the thread that allows for a clearer portrait of this latest travesty from the Big Top. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
With much gratitude to @hcrichardson.bsky.social for steadfastly finding the thread that allows for a clearer portrait of this latest travesty from the Big Top. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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Another proof that MAHA is a scam!
And yes, the swag bags. Attendees received MAHA-branded tote bags with:
- Packets of creatine
- Beef tallow potato chips ($79 for a 6-pack!!)
- Mouth tape
- RFK Jr's biography
- Beef protein bars
- Packets of creatine
- Beef tallow potato chips ($79 for a 6-pack!!)
- Mouth tape
- RFK Jr's biography
- Beef protein bars
November 24, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Another proof that MAHA is a scam!
So National Parks can barely stay open, but revamping a golf course is a priority.
So much winning
So much winning
The president has tapped a legendary golfer to revamp Joint Base Andrews’ golf courses, though the price tag remains unknown.
trib.al/ZJIW7BE
trib.al/ZJIW7BE
Trump Enlists His Sports Idol for New Reno Project
The president has tapped a legendary golfer to revamp Joint Base Andrews’ golf courses, though the price tag remains unknown.
trib.al
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 AM
So National Parks can barely stay open, but revamping a golf course is a priority.
So much winning
So much winning
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers inform a federal judge about the Washington Post's bombshell: The government's claim that Costa Rica will no longer accept Abrego has been exposed as a lie.
More evidence—"if any were needed"—of vindictive prosecution.
Doc storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
More evidence—"if any were needed"—of vindictive prosecution.
Doc storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 23, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers inform a federal judge about the Washington Post's bombshell: The government's claim that Costa Rica will no longer accept Abrego has been exposed as a lie.
More evidence—"if any were needed"—of vindictive prosecution.
Doc storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
More evidence—"if any were needed"—of vindictive prosecution.
Doc storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
WWDD?*
*what would DOGE do?
The double standards are nauseating. And so is Patel.
Gift article: Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
*what would DOGE do?
The double standards are nauseating. And so is Patel.
Gift article: Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
WWDD?*
*what would DOGE do?
The double standards are nauseating. And so is Patel.
Gift article: Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
*what would DOGE do?
The double standards are nauseating. And so is Patel.
Gift article: Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
Gift arrival by @jamellebouie.net Trump Is Mired in a War of Attrition www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
He cuts through the bombardment of distractions to remind us what’s really taking place regarding the coup.
He cuts through the bombardment of distractions to remind us what’s really taking place regarding the coup.
Opinion | Trump Is Mired in a War of Attrition
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Gift arrival by @jamellebouie.net Trump Is Mired in a War of Attrition www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
He cuts through the bombardment of distractions to remind us what’s really taking place regarding the coup.
He cuts through the bombardment of distractions to remind us what’s really taking place regarding the coup.
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This list of downgraded professions obviously devalues what is already undervalued.
To all those who like to post, "I voted for this," they each deserve what will befall them. Nurses? Counselors, public health, SW, PT? How is that MAHA stuff going to work without these essential professionals?
To all those who like to post, "I voted for this," they each deserve what will befall them. Nurses? Counselors, public health, SW, PT? How is that MAHA stuff going to work without these essential professionals?
November 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This list of downgraded professions obviously devalues what is already undervalued.
To all those who like to post, "I voted for this," they each deserve what will befall them. Nurses? Counselors, public health, SW, PT? How is that MAHA stuff going to work without these essential professionals?
To all those who like to post, "I voted for this," they each deserve what will befall them. Nurses? Counselors, public health, SW, PT? How is that MAHA stuff going to work without these essential professionals?
Hoekstra has some arrogance scolding Canada on how it conducts its affairs with the US. The US threats of annexation, 51st state and punitive tariffs mean he & his boss have lost their credibility, not to mention the respect of many. So Mr. Hoekstra, sit down and be quiet. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Hoekstra accuses Canada of meddling in U.S. politics, says restarting trade talks 'not going to be easy' | CBC News
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra continued to lash out against the ad campaign that infuriated his president and abruptly ended trade negotiations while on stage in Ottawa Wednesday, accusing C...
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Hoekstra has some arrogance scolding Canada on how it conducts its affairs with the US. The US threats of annexation, 51st state and punitive tariffs mean he & his boss have lost their credibility, not to mention the respect of many. So Mr. Hoekstra, sit down and be quiet. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
ICYMI
Two completely different pieces of news today, but a common thread: a boastfully complicit president
Two completely different pieces of news today, but a common thread: a boastfully complicit president
November 19, 2025 at 5:21 AM
ICYMI
Two completely different pieces of news today, but a common thread: a boastfully complicit president
Two completely different pieces of news today, but a common thread: a boastfully complicit president
For all the times we reminded ourselves that Trump was also just one man, emboldened by his huge flock of followers, but enabled by the deep-pocketed, powerful TheilVoughtMillersEtc out there, is it a surprise that Epstein had his own complicit swamp of 🙈🙉🙊?
www.thewrap.com/epstein-emai...
www.thewrap.com/epstein-emai...
The Epstein Emails Show That Conspiracy Theorists Are Right: ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Is Real
The Epstein Emails prove that conspiracy theorists who believed that those with money and power get away with anything were right.
www.thewrap.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
For all the times we reminded ourselves that Trump was also just one man, emboldened by his huge flock of followers, but enabled by the deep-pocketed, powerful TheilVoughtMillersEtc out there, is it a surprise that Epstein had his own complicit swamp of 🙈🙉🙊?
www.thewrap.com/epstein-emai...
www.thewrap.com/epstein-emai...
@msnbc.com @nicollewallace.bsky.social I love knowing @hcrichardson.bsky.social will be on The Best People. Prof. Richardson's unpretentious wisdom has been the antidote for handling the onslaught of news since #45 and millions of us are outrageously grateful. Looking forward to the next podcast!
November 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
@msnbc.com @nicollewallace.bsky.social I love knowing @hcrichardson.bsky.social will be on The Best People. Prof. Richardson's unpretentious wisdom has been the antidote for handling the onslaught of news since #45 and millions of us are outrageously grateful. Looking forward to the next podcast!
Reposted by Jill Sapphire Goldberg
Jeffrey Epstein had 1,571 names of contacts in his little black book.
Fewer than 40 names—just 2.4%—were circled.
Donald Trump’s was one of them.
Epstein had 14 phone numbers for Trump. Fourteen ways to reach him.
If that’s not “being on the Epstein List,” what the f*ck is?
Fewer than 40 names—just 2.4%—were circled.
Donald Trump’s was one of them.
Epstein had 14 phone numbers for Trump. Fourteen ways to reach him.
If that’s not “being on the Epstein List,” what the f*ck is?
November 14, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Jeffrey Epstein had 1,571 names of contacts in his little black book.
Fewer than 40 names—just 2.4%—were circled.
Donald Trump’s was one of them.
Epstein had 14 phone numbers for Trump. Fourteen ways to reach him.
If that’s not “being on the Epstein List,” what the f*ck is?
Fewer than 40 names—just 2.4%—were circled.
Donald Trump’s was one of them.
Epstein had 14 phone numbers for Trump. Fourteen ways to reach him.
If that’s not “being on the Epstein List,” what the f*ck is?
Let a Canadian explain Trump’s bad math. Thank you to the CBC’s Andrew Chang. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
The impossible math behind Trump's $2,000 tariff rebate plan | About That
U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to give all Americans — 'not including high-income people!' — a check for $2,000 from tariff revenue. But there’s a problem: the math doesn't add up. Andrew C...
www.cbc.ca
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Let a Canadian explain Trump’s bad math. Thank you to the CBC’s Andrew Chang. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
ICYMI: Disinformation Review
Large language models: the new battlefield of Russian information warfare
By EUvsDisinfo | October 23, 2025
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Large language models: the new battlefield of Russian information warfare
By EUvsDisinfo | October 23, 2025
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euvsdisinfo.eu
November 13, 2025 at 6:34 AM
ICYMI: Disinformation Review
Large language models: the new battlefield of Russian information warfare
By EUvsDisinfo | October 23, 2025
euvsdisinfo.eu/large-langua...
Large language models: the new battlefield of Russian information warfare
By EUvsDisinfo | October 23, 2025
euvsdisinfo.eu/large-langua...
@cdubesante.bsky.social Bravo, sir. From decent COVID mgmt to this travesty, you have managed to take a problem & make it much worse. Pple will die as a result & suffer, including myself. I'm just one patient, but my life w a rare disease depends on the care I receive. www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...
CTV National News: Quebec in throes of health-care crisis, doctor exodus over Bill 2
Bill 2, a new Quebec law that some call 'Draconian,' has caused hundreds of doctors to apply to work in Ontario and New Brunswick. Judy Trinh reports.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
@cdubesante.bsky.social Bravo, sir. From decent COVID mgmt to this travesty, you have managed to take a problem & make it much worse. Pple will die as a result & suffer, including myself. I'm just one patient, but my life w a rare disease depends on the care I receive. www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...
Yes I realize there is a super long history of all those other representatives feeling compelled to set up a table with powerful, factual messages outside the Speaker's office, but still...
Change my mind.
Change my mind.
I'm here outside Speaker Johnson’s office because he is starving families and gutting health care to cover up the Epstein Files.
Change my mind.
Change my mind.
November 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Yes I realize there is a super long history of all those other representatives feeling compelled to set up a table with powerful, factual messages outside the Speaker's office, but still...
Change my mind.
Change my mind.
Exactly--you may not be able to feed your family a Thanksgiving dinner, but the good news is weight loss drugs be more accessible.
So much winning...
So much winning...
There's something about the optics of "making a deal" to lower the cost of weight loss drug prices at the same moment you're starving your own citizens.
Trump announces deals with Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk to slash weight loss drug prices, offer some Medicare coverage
The deals are among the most politically significant announcements to date in the Trump administration's efforts to rein in high U.S. drug costs.
www.cnbc.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Exactly--you may not be able to feed your family a Thanksgiving dinner, but the good news is weight loss drugs be more accessible.
So much winning...
So much winning...
(1/2) Kim Jung Un was right!
Trump is a DOTARD!
If you listen to him ramble about who he pardons, he doesn't know who they are nor why he did it.
If you're a buddy of his (i.e. Scott Adams, racist creator of Dilbert) and needs to jump a queue for medical care, he'll do it because...well...b/c
Trump is a DOTARD!
If you listen to him ramble about who he pardons, he doesn't know who they are nor why he did it.
If you're a buddy of his (i.e. Scott Adams, racist creator of Dilbert) and needs to jump a queue for medical care, he'll do it because...well...b/c
November 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
(1/2) Kim Jung Un was right!
Trump is a DOTARD!
If you listen to him ramble about who he pardons, he doesn't know who they are nor why he did it.
If you're a buddy of his (i.e. Scott Adams, racist creator of Dilbert) and needs to jump a queue for medical care, he'll do it because...well...b/c
Trump is a DOTARD!
If you listen to him ramble about who he pardons, he doesn't know who they are nor why he did it.
If you're a buddy of his (i.e. Scott Adams, racist creator of Dilbert) and needs to jump a queue for medical care, he'll do it because...well...b/c
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Join @carolleonnig.bsky.social and @byaaroncdavis.bsky.social for a great conversation around their new book, INJUSTICE: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department. More details below and at the link:
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2138...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2138...
October 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Join @carolleonnig.bsky.social and @byaaroncdavis.bsky.social for a great conversation around their new book, INJUSTICE: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department. More details below and at the link:
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2138...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2138...
I hope no one is suffering from outrage fatigue.
Man Jailed for Facebook Meme Is Freed in Tennessee theintercept.com/2025/10/30/l...
Man Jailed for Facebook Meme Is Freed in Tennessee theintercept.com/2025/10/30/l...
Man Jailed for Facebook Meme Is Freed in Tennessee
Larry Bushart Jr. spent more than a month in jail after a Tennessee sheriff ordered his arrest for a meme trolling a Charlie Kirk vigil.
theintercept.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I hope no one is suffering from outrage fatigue.
Man Jailed for Facebook Meme Is Freed in Tennessee theintercept.com/2025/10/30/l...
Man Jailed for Facebook Meme Is Freed in Tennessee theintercept.com/2025/10/30/l...