Marnie
@mstoras.bsky.social
Canadian, former lawyer, journo, historian. Current news junkie very worried about the future of democracy.
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If the NYT told the story of the homeless teenager exploited by Matt Gaetz with even half as much empathy as it tells the story of Olivia Nuzzi, it would be in danger of committing journalism.
November 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
If the NYT told the story of the homeless teenager exploited by Matt Gaetz with even half as much empathy as it tells the story of Olivia Nuzzi, it would be in danger of committing journalism.
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Foreclosure activity in the U.S has now risen for eight straight months, according to a new report.
Foreclosures Are Surging Under Donald Trump
www.newsweek.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Foreclosure activity in the U.S has now risen for eight straight months, according to a new report.
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Starbucks' CEO is paid $95.8 MILLION.
The median worker at Starbucks makes $14,674 a year.
Instead of recognizing its worker union, Starbucks writes off its union-busting expenses on its taxes.
That's why Starbucks workers are striking today.
I won't cross the picket line.
The median worker at Starbucks makes $14,674 a year.
Instead of recognizing its worker union, Starbucks writes off its union-busting expenses on its taxes.
That's why Starbucks workers are striking today.
I won't cross the picket line.
November 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Starbucks' CEO is paid $95.8 MILLION.
The median worker at Starbucks makes $14,674 a year.
Instead of recognizing its worker union, Starbucks writes off its union-busting expenses on its taxes.
That's why Starbucks workers are striking today.
I won't cross the picket line.
The median worker at Starbucks makes $14,674 a year.
Instead of recognizing its worker union, Starbucks writes off its union-busting expenses on its taxes.
That's why Starbucks workers are striking today.
I won't cross the picket line.
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Russians have continued to withdraw money from their bank accounts, despite huge efforts by the central bank and the government to prevent them from doing so.
Data compiled by @evgen-istrebin.bsky.social.
This could be why we’re seeing larger and larger REPO auctions, in part.
Data compiled by @evgen-istrebin.bsky.social.
This could be why we’re seeing larger and larger REPO auctions, in part.
November 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Russians have continued to withdraw money from their bank accounts, despite huge efforts by the central bank and the government to prevent them from doing so.
Data compiled by @evgen-istrebin.bsky.social.
This could be why we’re seeing larger and larger REPO auctions, in part.
Data compiled by @evgen-istrebin.bsky.social.
This could be why we’re seeing larger and larger REPO auctions, in part.
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For Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank, the annual olive harvest has become a time of terror.
Across 77 towns and villages, according to U.N. figures, gangs of Jewish extremists have vandalized more than 4,000 trees and saplings.
Across 77 towns and villages, according to U.N. figures, gangs of Jewish extremists have vandalized more than 4,000 trees and saplings.
Israeli settler attacks in West Bank threaten vital olive harvest
Violent attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank are at a record high, the United Nations says, making it perilous to carry out the economically crucial harvest.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
For Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank, the annual olive harvest has become a time of terror.
Across 77 towns and villages, according to U.N. figures, gangs of Jewish extremists have vandalized more than 4,000 trees and saplings.
Across 77 towns and villages, according to U.N. figures, gangs of Jewish extremists have vandalized more than 4,000 trees and saplings.
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In 1925, the all-Black Wichita Monrovians beat the KKK’s baseball team 10–8—a small but undeniable crack in the lie of white supremacy. Frederic J. Frommer tells the story.
100 years ago, an all-Black team beat the KKK on a baseball diamond
Today, though, legacy of the law has led to the end of a Black college scholarship.
contrarian.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In 1925, the all-Black Wichita Monrovians beat the KKK’s baseball team 10–8—a small but undeniable crack in the lie of white supremacy. Frederic J. Frommer tells the story.
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Follow the money. Who benefits from hemp being banned?
Any product that can be made from petroleum ie plastics can be made from hemp & is biodegradable. Paper made from hemp can be recycled up to 8 times from wood only 3 times.
These are just a few hemp products that are environmentally friendly.
Any product that can be made from petroleum ie plastics can be made from hemp & is biodegradable. Paper made from hemp can be recycled up to 8 times from wood only 3 times.
These are just a few hemp products that are environmentally friendly.
November 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Follow the money. Who benefits from hemp being banned?
Any product that can be made from petroleum ie plastics can be made from hemp & is biodegradable. Paper made from hemp can be recycled up to 8 times from wood only 3 times.
These are just a few hemp products that are environmentally friendly.
Any product that can be made from petroleum ie plastics can be made from hemp & is biodegradable. Paper made from hemp can be recycled up to 8 times from wood only 3 times.
These are just a few hemp products that are environmentally friendly.
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Defenders from the National Guard together with Lasar’s group took out a Russian BUK-M3 near Ulyanovka and an Osa SAM system near Novokyivka in the Kherson direction two days ago.
Both systems were destroyed by precise strikes.
Glory!
Both systems were destroyed by precise strikes.
Glory!
November 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Defenders from the National Guard together with Lasar’s group took out a Russian BUK-M3 near Ulyanovka and an Osa SAM system near Novokyivka in the Kherson direction two days ago.
Both systems were destroyed by precise strikes.
Glory!
Both systems were destroyed by precise strikes.
Glory!
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🔥Belgorod region, Maslova Prystan settlement, a good UAV imposed sanctions on another Rosneft gas station.
November 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🔥Belgorod region, Maslova Prystan settlement, a good UAV imposed sanctions on another Rosneft gas station.
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Billionaires are more publicly involved in politics than ever—and Americans aren’t loving it.
Americans Want Billionaires Out Of Politics—And Think They’re A Threat To Democracy, Poll Shows
Billionaires are more publicly involved in politics than ever—and Americans aren’t loving it.
www.forbes.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Billionaires are more publicly involved in politics than ever—and Americans aren’t loving it.
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❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian servicemen from the 55th Artillery Brigade conduct counter-battery fire against 🇷🇺Russian artillery in the Pokrovsk direction.
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian servicemen from the 55th Artillery Brigade conduct counter-battery fire against 🇷🇺Russian artillery in the Pokrovsk direction.
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🚨 My new piece: increasingly, vaccine hesitancy tied to political identity www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... via @thestar.com
Vaccines are a wedge issue, exploited by politicians to garner votes, by political commentators to build brands and by online influencers to get clicks.
#VaccinesWork
Vaccines are a wedge issue, exploited by politicians to garner votes, by political commentators to build brands and by online influencers to get clicks.
#VaccinesWork
On measles and vaccines, Canada can’t keep ignoring the elephant in the room
Study after study has shown that political affiliation is one of the single strongest predictors of vaccination status.
www.thestar.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🚨 My new piece: increasingly, vaccine hesitancy tied to political identity www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... via @thestar.com
Vaccines are a wedge issue, exploited by politicians to garner votes, by political commentators to build brands and by online influencers to get clicks.
#VaccinesWork
Vaccines are a wedge issue, exploited by politicians to garner votes, by political commentators to build brands and by online influencers to get clicks.
#VaccinesWork
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Water for chips, not crops. Workers exposed, ecosystems sacrificed. This is the real cost of artificial intelligence.
The Ecological Cost of AI Is Much Higher Than You Think - Truthdig
As the microchips behind artificial intelligence grow in complexity, each generation requires more energy, minerals and water than the last, driving a ruinous cycle with no end in sight.
www.truthdig.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Water for chips, not crops. Workers exposed, ecosystems sacrificed. This is the real cost of artificial intelligence.
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The 2008 crisis largely averted thanks to Carney's actions when he was governor of the Bank of Canada, and the 2015 crisis was mitigated under Trudeau's watch by tightening mortgage lending rules and raising down payment minimums.
With Carney now at the helm, it makes sense we're a top choice.
With Carney now at the helm, it makes sense we're a top choice.
Canada is being courted by other countries to be the hub of defence banking
The defence, security, and resilience bank will create 3500 jobs and finance defence manufacturing for 40 countries
Our rep is Thanks to performance during the 2008 financial crisis and the 2015 mortgage crisis,
#cdnpoli
The defence, security, and resilience bank will create 3500 jobs and finance defence manufacturing for 40 countries
Our rep is Thanks to performance during the 2008 financial crisis and the 2015 mortgage crisis,
#cdnpoli
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The 2008 crisis largely averted thanks to Carney's actions when he was governor of the Bank of Canada, and the 2015 crisis was mitigated under Trudeau's watch by tightening mortgage lending rules and raising down payment minimums.
With Carney now at the helm, it makes sense we're a top choice.
With Carney now at the helm, it makes sense we're a top choice.
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In procuring drones, Germany is applying the lessons that Western armed forces should be taking from the war in Ukraine.
Germany Tries Something New—and Risky—on Defense Acquisitions
In procuring drones, Germany is applying the lessons that Western armed forces should be taking from the war in Ukraine.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In procuring drones, Germany is applying the lessons that Western armed forces should be taking from the war in Ukraine.
Not sure if this is a war crime, but it's definitely murder. Will he be charged?
🇮🇱An Israeli soldier proudly shared drone footage of himself flying a weaponized drone straight into a Palestinian family’s home, laughing as he terrorized civilians for sport.
He filmed their fear like it was entertainment. No one knows what happened to that family.
Demonic savages 🤬
He filmed their fear like it was entertainment. No one knows what happened to that family.
Demonic savages 🤬
November 14, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Not sure if this is a war crime, but it's definitely murder. Will he be charged?
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1/5 We may finally know why Trump has been betraying the United States to push Russian interests over American ones.
The newly published Epstein emails reveal something explosive
The newly published Epstein emails reveal something explosive
November 13, 2025 at 9:07 AM
1/5 We may finally know why Trump has been betraying the United States to push Russian interests over American ones.
The newly published Epstein emails reveal something explosive
The newly published Epstein emails reveal something explosive
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Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 battery systems due to overheating, fire risk
Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 battery systems due to overheating, fire risk
Elon Musk's autos and energy business said it will replace all affected units for Powerwall 2 customers in the U.S.
cnb.cx
November 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 battery systems due to overheating, fire risk
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Chinese gov hackers used Anthropic to fully automate recent cyberattacks against dozens of targets incl. tech firms, financial institutions, chemical facilities, and gov agencies. They tricked Claude into assisting them by breaking prompts into separate tasks and saying it was for defensive purposes
Exclusive | Chinese Hackers Used Anthropic’s AI to Automate Cyberattacks
The use of AI automation in hacks is a growing trend that gives hackers additional scale and speed
www.wsj.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Chinese gov hackers used Anthropic to fully automate recent cyberattacks against dozens of targets incl. tech firms, financial institutions, chemical facilities, and gov agencies. They tricked Claude into assisting them by breaking prompts into separate tasks and saying it was for defensive purposes
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In Trumps 🇺🇸 own words he admitted to partnering Netanyahu 🇮🇱 in genocide
He bragged about it:
‘Bibi would call me for this weapon, for that weapon’
‘I would give them to him’
‘You [🇮🇱] used them well’
Tens of thousands murdered
The Hague is not enough.🤬🤬🤬
He bragged about it:
‘Bibi would call me for this weapon, for that weapon’
‘I would give them to him’
‘You [🇮🇱] used them well’
Tens of thousands murdered
The Hague is not enough.🤬🤬🤬
November 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
In Trumps 🇺🇸 own words he admitted to partnering Netanyahu 🇮🇱 in genocide
He bragged about it:
‘Bibi would call me for this weapon, for that weapon’
‘I would give them to him’
‘You [🇮🇱] used them well’
Tens of thousands murdered
The Hague is not enough.🤬🤬🤬
He bragged about it:
‘Bibi would call me for this weapon, for that weapon’
‘I would give them to him’
‘You [🇮🇱] used them well’
Tens of thousands murdered
The Hague is not enough.🤬🤬🤬
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Rape: On Coercion and Consent. Catharine MacKinnon, 13 pages. In case you're interested!
www.faculty.umb.edu/heike.schott...
www.faculty.umb.edu/heike.schott...
www.faculty.umb.edu
November 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Rape: On Coercion and Consent. Catharine MacKinnon, 13 pages. In case you're interested!
www.faculty.umb.edu/heike.schott...
www.faculty.umb.edu/heike.schott...
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Marco Rubio is denouncing groups active in opposition to Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler in the late 20s and 30s as terrorist organizations, as the US officially changes its position retroactively to align with the Axis Powers. Evidently grandpa fought on the wrong side in WWII.
November 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Marco Rubio is denouncing groups active in opposition to Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler in the late 20s and 30s as terrorist organizations, as the US officially changes its position retroactively to align with the Axis Powers. Evidently grandpa fought on the wrong side in WWII.
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A USDA employee says the Trump administration is retaliating against her for appearing on MSNBC last month and warning that the shutdown would lead to millions of people losing SNAP benefits.
A day after her interview, she was told she was being fired.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
A day after her interview, she was told she was being fired.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
Trump admin retaliates against federal worker over MSNBC interview about shutdown
A day after she appeared on MSNBC last month to talk about how millions of Americans could lose food benefits because of the shutdown, the USDA informed Ellen Mei that she was scheduled to be terminat...
www.the-independent.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A USDA employee says the Trump administration is retaliating against her for appearing on MSNBC last month and warning that the shutdown would lead to millions of people losing SNAP benefits.
A day after her interview, she was told she was being fired.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
A day after her interview, she was told she was being fired.
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
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The fact that the estate released files that implicate Donald Trump, files that the DOJ/FBI have, proves that Pamela Jo Bondi and Kash Patel are actively involved in a criminal cover-up.
The Epstein files released today did not come from the DOJ's Epstein Files. They came from Epstein's estate. Pam Bondi is still protecting Trump at all costs. Today's release by Democrats was aimed at undermining her efforts. And to make it harder for Donald to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell.
November 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The fact that the estate released files that implicate Donald Trump, files that the DOJ/FBI have, proves that Pamela Jo Bondi and Kash Patel are actively involved in a criminal cover-up.
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ICE thugs are the incubus of Papa Doc’s dreaded 15,000-strong Tonton Macoute, his secret police who indiscriminately detained, beat, tortured, jailed or killed 30,000 to 60,000 of Duvalier’s opponents and which, along with the Presidential Guard, consumed half the state budget.
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
ICE thugs are the incubus of Papa Doc’s dreaded 15,000-strong Tonton Macoute, his secret police who indiscriminately detained, beat, tortured, jailed or killed 30,000 to 60,000 of Duvalier’s opponents and which, along with the Presidential Guard, consumed half the state budget.