Maureen
@mlgfl.bsky.social
Stranger in a strange land. MA to FL. Books, Beatles, pop culture; hoping we can save democracy. Former adjunct English prof. UConn. "A lie is not an answer"~Lawrence O'Donnell 💙🇺🇸 Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
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Maureen
@mlgfl.bsky.social
· Oct 18
My maternal ancestry can be traced back in Massachusetts to the 4th ship to follow the Mayflower. Other branches were Irish and English immigrants in the 1800s. One half Irish/half English 2x great grandfather fought for the Union in the Civil War. 1/2
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In his deposition for his Medicare fraud case, where he committed (at the time) the greatest amount of Medicare fraud ever, Rick Scott invoked the 5th Amendment 85 times.
This is who the GOP has as their "Healthcare Expert".
This is who the GOP has as their "Healthcare Expert".
COLLINS: What do you say to people who say Republicans have had 15 years to change the ACA and they haven't done it?
RICK SCOTT: Why didn't Democrats fix it?
RICK SCOTT: Why didn't Democrats fix it?
December 17, 2025 at 3:02 AM
In his deposition for his Medicare fraud case, where he committed (at the time) the greatest amount of Medicare fraud ever, Rick Scott invoked the 5th Amendment 85 times.
This is who the GOP has as their "Healthcare Expert".
This is who the GOP has as their "Healthcare Expert".
This 👇
I love that Rick Scott is on CNN talking about all the waste and deception in the health care/insurance business. He really is an expert since his company paid a record $1.7 billion in fines for Medicare fraud.
December 17, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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I love that Rick Scott is on CNN talking about all the waste and deception in the health care/insurance business. He really is an expert since his company paid a record $1.7 billion in fines for Medicare fraud.
December 17, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I love that Rick Scott is on CNN talking about all the waste and deception in the health care/insurance business. He really is an expert since his company paid a record $1.7 billion in fines for Medicare fraud.
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BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed a bill that would subject immigrant children to invasive bodily searches and keep them in detention instead of releasing them to their families.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed a bill that would subject immigrant children to invasive bodily searches and keep them in detention instead of releasing them to their families.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
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"I didn't vote for invasive bodily searches of immigrant children!" cry the people who voted for invasive bodily searches of immigrant children, either by voting GOP or refusing to vote Democratic (sin of commission vs. sin of omission).
December 16, 2025 at 10:08 PM
"I didn't vote for invasive bodily searches of immigrant children!" cry the people who voted for invasive bodily searches of immigrant children, either by voting GOP or refusing to vote Democratic (sin of commission vs. sin of omission).
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The Providence Police Department released another low-quality image showing a person of interest in the deadly Brown University mass shooting.
Police release another image of person of interest in Brown University mass shooting
The Providence Police Department released another low-quality image showing a person of interest in the deadly Brown University mass shooting.
www.10news.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Providence Police Department released another low-quality image showing a person of interest in the deadly Brown University mass shooting.
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If Not Now, When?
It's time for the 25th Amendment www.againstallenemies.net/p/if-not-now...
It's time for the 25th Amendment www.againstallenemies.net/p/if-not-now...
If Not Now, When?
It's time for the 25th Amendment.
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
If Not Now, When?
It's time for the 25th Amendment www.againstallenemies.net/p/if-not-now...
It's time for the 25th Amendment www.againstallenemies.net/p/if-not-now...
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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“He said, ‘I’m going to die – please see my family [and tell them] that I went down to save people’s lives.'"
--Jozay Alkanj, who was having coffee with Ahmed when the shooting erupted.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
--Jozay Alkanj, who was having coffee with Ahmed when the shooting erupted.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
Hero who wrestled gun from terrorist says he’d do it again despite being ‘riddled with bullets’
Despite Ahmed al Ahmed being in a lot of pain, according to his migration lawyer, he felt as if disarming the gunman at Bondi was an act for the community.
www.smh.com.au
December 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
“He said, ‘I’m going to die – please see my family [and tell them] that I went down to save people’s lives.'"
--Jozay Alkanj, who was having coffee with Ahmed when the shooting erupted.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
--Jozay Alkanj, who was having coffee with Ahmed when the shooting erupted.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Someday he will be gone. But we will never forgive or forget the people who supported him.
December 16, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Someday he will be gone. But we will never forgive or forget the people who supported him.
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"I defected from a totalitarian regime, and like hell am I going to be cowed again," & "I'm pissed off as hell about people capitulating to Trump"
She warns that people voting for such leaders are choosing "the same ball of wax" she fled, where figures dictate life, rights, & feelings.
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She warns that people voting for such leaders are choosing "the same ball of wax" she fled, where figures dictate life, rights, & feelings.
Thread 1/5🧵
December 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
"I defected from a totalitarian regime, and like hell am I going to be cowed again," & "I'm pissed off as hell about people capitulating to Trump"
She warns that people voting for such leaders are choosing "the same ball of wax" she fled, where figures dictate life, rights, & feelings.
Thread 1/5🧵
She warns that people voting for such leaders are choosing "the same ball of wax" she fled, where figures dictate life, rights, & feelings.
Thread 1/5🧵
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My thoughts are with everyone affected by the horrific attacks in Providence and Bondi Beach this weekend. In moments of fear and darkness, students helped each other shelter. Bystanders disarmed gunmen. May we build a world where such acts of heroism are no longer necessary.
December 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
My thoughts are with everyone affected by the horrific attacks in Providence and Bondi Beach this weekend. In moments of fear and darkness, students helped each other shelter. Bystanders disarmed gunmen. May we build a world where such acts of heroism are no longer necessary.
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Sounds about right.
December 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Sounds about right.
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Steve isn’t here anymore, but he always posted this picture on Hanukkah so I thought we could carry on his tradition and remember him.
Happy Hanukkah to our friends who celebrate. Rachel Posner, a rabbi’s wife in Kiel, Germany, took this photograph in 1931 -- a potent reminder that fascism must be fought in every generation, even if it's wrapped in an American flag and a red hat.
December 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Steve isn’t here anymore, but he always posted this picture on Hanukkah so I thought we could carry on his tradition and remember him.
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It has been 13 years since the lives of 20 children and six educators were taken in minutes by a gunman armed with a Bushmaster AR-15 rifle and high-capacity magazines at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Connecticut. Two other people were wounded. 🧵
December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It has been 13 years since the lives of 20 children and six educators were taken in minutes by a gunman armed with a Bushmaster AR-15 rifle and high-capacity magazines at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Connecticut. Two other people were wounded. 🧵
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I’m heartbroken by the news of a horrific mass shooting at Brown University and sending love and prayers for the victims, their families, and the entire Providence community.
We must act now to end this painful epidemic of gun violence. Our children should be safe at school.
We must act now to end this painful epidemic of gun violence. Our children should be safe at school.
December 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I’m heartbroken by the news of a horrific mass shooting at Brown University and sending love and prayers for the victims, their families, and the entire Providence community.
We must act now to end this painful epidemic of gun violence. Our children should be safe at school.
We must act now to end this painful epidemic of gun violence. Our children should be safe at school.
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School should not sound like gunfire.
Today, students at Brown University were forced into a reality no one should ever have to prepare for. Gun violence has become a constant threat in American education, from elementary schools to college campuses, because our so-called leaders refuse to act.
Today, students at Brown University were forced into a reality no one should ever have to prepare for. Gun violence has become a constant threat in American education, from elementary schools to college campuses, because our so-called leaders refuse to act.
December 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
School should not sound like gunfire.
Today, students at Brown University were forced into a reality no one should ever have to prepare for. Gun violence has become a constant threat in American education, from elementary schools to college campuses, because our so-called leaders refuse to act.
Today, students at Brown University were forced into a reality no one should ever have to prepare for. Gun violence has become a constant threat in American education, from elementary schools to college campuses, because our so-called leaders refuse to act.
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🙏🙏for our members, students, first responders and the community right now… at Brown. Exams were ongoing when shooting happened. The problem is the guns… Live Updates: 2 Killed and Multiple Others Shot at Brown University www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
Live Updates: 2 Killed and Multiple Others Shot at Brown University
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
🙏🙏for our members, students, first responders and the community right now… at Brown. Exams were ongoing when shooting happened. The problem is the guns… Live Updates: 2 Killed and Multiple Others Shot at Brown University www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
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Jennifer and I send our deepest condolences to the Brown University community.
Gun violence has no place in this country. These acts of violence are vile and devastating. We pray for the safety of everyone affected.
Gun violence has no place in this country. These acts of violence are vile and devastating. We pray for the safety of everyone affected.
December 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Jennifer and I send our deepest condolences to the Brown University community.
Gun violence has no place in this country. These acts of violence are vile and devastating. We pray for the safety of everyone affected.
Gun violence has no place in this country. These acts of violence are vile and devastating. We pray for the safety of everyone affected.
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We are heartbroken for the students, staff & community at Brown University, and are thinking of those who were hurt and killed tonight.
We are in touch with our locals at the university & encourage people to listen to local law enforcement for more info.
Please stay safe. #EndGunViolence
We are in touch with our locals at the university & encourage people to listen to local law enforcement for more info.
Please stay safe. #EndGunViolence
🙏🙏for our members, students, first responders and the community right now… at Brown. Exams were ongoing when shooting happened. The problem is the guns… Live Updates: 2 Killed and Multiple Others Shot at Brown University www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
Live Updates: 2 Killed and Multiple Others Shot at Brown University
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 12:06 AM
We are heartbroken for the students, staff & community at Brown University, and are thinking of those who were hurt and killed tonight.
We are in touch with our locals at the university & encourage people to listen to local law enforcement for more info.
Please stay safe. #EndGunViolence
We are in touch with our locals at the university & encourage people to listen to local law enforcement for more info.
Please stay safe. #EndGunViolence
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Buttigieg on Indiana: "The big part of how Trumpism works is to make you feel totally disempowered. To make him feel inevitable. And yet the clear takeaway from this is he is not unstoppable and you are not without power."
December 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Buttigieg on Indiana: "The big part of how Trumpism works is to make you feel totally disempowered. To make him feel inevitable. And yet the clear takeaway from this is he is not unstoppable and you are not without power."
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“He is not unstoppable and you are not without power”
Remind yourself of this every day.
Especially on the bad days.
Remind yourself of this every day.
Especially on the bad days.
Buttigieg on Indiana: "The big part of how Trumpism works is to make you feel totally disempowered. To make him feel inevitable. And yet the clear takeaway from this is he is not unstoppable and you are not without power."
December 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
“He is not unstoppable and you are not without power”
Remind yourself of this every day.
Especially on the bad days.
Remind yourself of this every day.
Especially on the bad days.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Do y’all remember a couple of weeks ago when they voted to release the Epstein Files?
Somebody should remind them that they forgot to actually do the releasing part.
Somebody should remind them that they forgot to actually do the releasing part.
December 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Do y’all remember a couple of weeks ago when they voted to release the Epstein Files?
Somebody should remind them that they forgot to actually do the releasing part.
Somebody should remind them that they forgot to actually do the releasing part.