Melinda 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦🗽
@melindajean.bsky.social
NYC Native living in MA ~ Runner ~ Once fast~Best NYC Marathon time: 3:27:23~The world is exhausting~I wish I could rest~ Expect sarcasm~Retired financial professional~All posts opinion only https://open.substack.com/pub/melindajean ~ @jeanienyc on Twitter
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Immigrants Approved for Citizenship ‘Plucked Out’ of Line Moments Before Pledging Allegiance: Report
Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the ceremony. The incident comes after USCIS told employees to halt all immigrat...
people.com
These people who went through the arduous process to become US citizens, they are being pulled out of the line for their citizenship ceremony….how fucking cruel is this administration‼️ people.com/immigrants-a...
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He is promising, on camera, to break his oath to the Constitution by illegally and unconstitutionally usurping the exclusive authority of Congress. Sprinkle in a little 'blowing up the Union' to boot
Sean Duffy on blue states: "What I can do is I can pull their money. That's the leverage I do have ... I guarantee you that the federal taxpayer is not going to fund their roads and bridges and their systems when they are putting illegals on the roads."
December 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM
He is promising, on camera, to break his oath to the Constitution by illegally and unconstitutionally usurping the exclusive authority of Congress. Sprinkle in a little 'blowing up the Union' to boot
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Elon Musk’s DOGE Gutted Federal Agencies, Cancelled Major Programs — But Federal Spending Still Went UP: Report
Elon Musk’s DOGE Gutted Federal Agencies, Cancelled Major Programs — But Federal Spending Still Went UP: Report
A new report by The New York Times has revealed that while DOGE did fire lots of federal workers, slash budgets, and cancel grants and programs, the end result not only didn't save the $1 trillion Musk promised -- federal spending actually went up.
The post Elon Musk’s DOGE Gutted Federal Agencies, Cancelled Major Programs — But Federal Spending Still Went UP: Report first appeared on Mediaite.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Elon Musk’s DOGE Gutted Federal Agencies, Cancelled Major Programs — But Federal Spending Still Went UP: Report
There is lots of coverage but @jesscraven101.bsky.social just mentioned some docs I hadn’t heard yet. This is like a real life horror show 2 days before Christmas. They are trying so hard to traumatize the survivors and the whole country. Oy‼️
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Jess Craven (@jesscraven101)
The DOJ dropped more Epstein documents last night, and there’s some truly shocking stuff in there.
Here are the top lines and why we MUST continue to pay attention as we head into the holidays.
substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:04 PM
There is lots of coverage but @jesscraven101.bsky.social just mentioned some docs I hadn’t heard yet. This is like a real life horror show 2 days before Christmas. They are trying so hard to traumatize the survivors and the whole country. Oy‼️
substack.com/@jesscraven1...
substack.com/@jesscraven1...
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US media has decided to pretend that the Epstein-Nassar Letter Epstein sent just before he died merely had a "crude reference" to Trump.
NO.
It was a clear, unambiguous allegation by Epstein that Trump *regularly sexually assaulted* "young, nubile girls."
Our media is BROKEN.
NO.
It was a clear, unambiguous allegation by Epstein that Trump *regularly sexually assaulted* "young, nubile girls."
Our media is BROKEN.
December 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
US media has decided to pretend that the Epstein-Nassar Letter Epstein sent just before he died merely had a "crude reference" to Trump.
NO.
It was a clear, unambiguous allegation by Epstein that Trump *regularly sexually assaulted* "young, nubile girls."
Our media is BROKEN.
NO.
It was a clear, unambiguous allegation by Epstein that Trump *regularly sexually assaulted* "young, nubile girls."
Our media is BROKEN.
I love the “Heritage’s Crackup” for them! ❤️ Also “Bari’s Blunder”is another utilization of the Streisand Effect. Thank you guys…Keep it up. From @sykescharlie.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
Heritage's Crackup; Bari's Blunder
Note: We’re going to take some time off over the holidays, but subscribers should keep an eye out for a series of “Year in Review” podcasts with Susan Glasser, Tom Nichols, and Matt Lewis.
open.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I love the “Heritage’s Crackup” for them! ❤️ Also “Bari’s Blunder”is another utilization of the Streisand Effect. Thank you guys…Keep it up. From @sykescharlie.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
Well this is interesting. Normal Conservatives vs MAGA ~ Source: NPR www.npr.org/2025/12/22/n...
A rift in MAGA has top Heritage Foundation officials leaving to join with Mike Pence
The exit of more than a dozen staffers follows turmoil at Heritage and the larger conservative movement over the role of right-wing influencers who've promoted antisemitic and other extremist ideas.
www.npr.org
December 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Well this is interesting. Normal Conservatives vs MAGA ~ Source: NPR www.npr.org/2025/12/22/n...
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Watch the 60 Minutes segment that Bari Weiss nixed here. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Watch the 60 Minutes segment that Bari Weiss nixed here. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
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He's putting up a one way road sign when there is no road😆😆😆
December 23, 2025 at 12:25 AM
He's putting up a one way road sign when there is no road😆😆😆
Yet another case of The Streisand Effect.
December 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Yet another case of The Streisand Effect.
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!! Here’s a link to full video of the 60 Minutes segment that Bari Weiss killed last minute, via @jasonparis.bsky.social:
is.gd/paU8Ko
(It was uploaded to the Global TV app in Canada, seemingly by accident, and has now been taken down)
is.gd/paU8Ko
(It was uploaded to the Global TV app in Canada, seemingly by accident, and has now been taken down)
December 22, 2025 at 10:39 PM
!! Here’s a link to full video of the 60 Minutes segment that Bari Weiss killed last minute, via @jasonparis.bsky.social:
is.gd/paU8Ko
(It was uploaded to the Global TV app in Canada, seemingly by accident, and has now been taken down)
is.gd/paU8Ko
(It was uploaded to the Global TV app in Canada, seemingly by accident, and has now been taken down)
Project 2025 is 50% complete shown by department: www.project2025.observer/en
Project 2025 Tracker
A comprehensive, community-driven initiative to track the implementation of Project 2025's policy proposals
www.project2025.observer
December 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Project 2025 is 50% complete shown by department: www.project2025.observer/en
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Trump's DOJ is trying to overturn D.C.'s ban on assault weapons ... while claiming to be SO concerned about crime in the District that it must flood our streets with National Guard troops.
I think a president worried about D.C. crime would not be trying to arm criminals with especially lethal guns?
I think a president worried about D.C. crime would not be trying to arm criminals with especially lethal guns?
BREAKING: The Trump administration is suing D.C. over its ban on semi-automatic (AR-15) weapons.
DOJ's Civil Rights Division under Harmeet Dhillon is seeking a court ruling that D.C.'s law "prohibiting registration of the AR-15 by law-abiding citizens violates the Second Amendment."
DOJ's Civil Rights Division under Harmeet Dhillon is seeking a court ruling that D.C.'s law "prohibiting registration of the AR-15 by law-abiding citizens violates the Second Amendment."
December 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Trump's DOJ is trying to overturn D.C.'s ban on assault weapons ... while claiming to be SO concerned about crime in the District that it must flood our streets with National Guard troops.
I think a president worried about D.C. crime would not be trying to arm criminals with especially lethal guns?
I think a president worried about D.C. crime would not be trying to arm criminals with especially lethal guns?
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Bill Clinton urges full transparency on the Epstein files, says the selective release suggests someone is being protected and that he needs no protection, he calls on Trump to order AG Pam Bondi to release all remaining Clinton related materials, including grand jury records & photos. #OpDeathEaters
December 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Bill Clinton urges full transparency on the Epstein files, says the selective release suggests someone is being protected and that he needs no protection, he calls on Trump to order AG Pam Bondi to release all remaining Clinton related materials, including grand jury records & photos. #OpDeathEaters
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WOW. Trump's approval rating is now 36%. And I don't remember ever seeing him underwater with white people.
December 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
WOW. Trump's approval rating is now 36%. And I don't remember ever seeing him underwater with white people.
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Trump megadonor Larry Ellison is reportedly pledging $40 billion to help his son buy CNN’s parent company, in a media power play that one critic warns makes the billionaire tycoon a direct threat to independent journalism and democracy.
Trump Ally Larry Ellison Pledges $40B to Help His Son Buy CNN Parent Company
“Larry Ellison is a threat to journalism and democracy,” one critic warned of the mogul’s newest media power play.
truthout.org
December 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Trump megadonor Larry Ellison is reportedly pledging $40 billion to help his son buy CNN’s parent company, in a media power play that one critic warns makes the billionaire tycoon a direct threat to independent journalism and democracy.
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Oh FUCK this, Bari
December 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Oh FUCK this, Bari
A valuable trusted resource on health….Thank you @drrobdavidson.bsky.social
for this invaluable conversation. open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
for this invaluable conversation. open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
How to Protect Yourself from the GOP's Attacks on Obamacare, Vaccines and Medicaid with Dr. Rob Davidson
The United States is about to welcome avoidable death, suffering, and thanks to MAGA's aggressive attacks on science and a deliberate dismantling of our public health care institutions.
open.substack.com
December 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM
A valuable trusted resource on health….Thank you @drrobdavidson.bsky.social
for this invaluable conversation. open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
for this invaluable conversation. open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
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Boy, cutting off the transcript at “I think that’s premature” when Kaine goes on to talk about all the other ways Congress has to force compliance in the full quote seems more than a little dishonest
WELKER: Massie and Khanna say they are looking at options including impeachment and contempt for DOJ officials. Would you support those steps?
KAINE: I think that's premature
KAINE: I think that's premature
December 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Boy, cutting off the transcript at “I think that’s premature” when Kaine goes on to talk about all the other ways Congress has to force compliance in the full quote seems more than a little dishonest
Politics is not about ideology today….it’s about survival. @mrglobaltoo.bsky.social points out the markers along the way to autocracy.
open.substack.com/pub/mattrand...
open.substack.com/pub/mattrand...
Why Ideology Is Just A Front For What Politics Is Really About
Matt Randolph is a reader-supported publication.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Politics is not about ideology today….it’s about survival. @mrglobaltoo.bsky.social points out the markers along the way to autocracy.
open.substack.com/pub/mattrand...
open.substack.com/pub/mattrand...