@pdxflute.bsky.social
Professional musician/educator. Living in the the beautiful PNW. Concerned citizen and animal lover.
A ray of sunshine to give us hope in the gray?
June 28, 2025 at 2:12 AM
A ray of sunshine to give us hope in the gray?
To quote the alien, "This is some bullshit."
March 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
To quote the alien, "This is some bullshit."
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Something, something…merit based hiring?
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Phil Hegseth, younger brother of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has landed a pivotal role within the Trump administration. Phil now serves as a senior adviser at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and acts as the liaison officer to the Department of Defense.
Phil Hegseth, younger brother of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has landed a pivotal role within the Trump administration. Phil now serves as a senior adviser at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and acts as the liaison officer to the Department of Defense.
Pete Hegseth Gives His Younger Brother Cushy Pentagon Job Despite Having Questionable Experience
In a move that has critics raising their eyebrows (and perhaps rolling their eyes), Phil Hegseth, younger brother of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has landed a pivotal role within the Trump administ...
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March 29, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Something, something…merit based hiring?
He's taking your jobs, international standing, earnings in your 401k, Vet services, your education options, body autonomy, family planning, farm subsidies, ability to get scientific weather info, and the truth...among many other things...but at least we're able to pay for his golf games.
March 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
He's taking your jobs, international standing, earnings in your 401k, Vet services, your education options, body autonomy, family planning, farm subsidies, ability to get scientific weather info, and the truth...among many other things...but at least we're able to pay for his golf games.
@whitehouse.senate.gov PLEASE VOTE NO ON CR! We're behind you!
March 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
@whitehouse.senate.gov PLEASE VOTE NO ON CR! We're behind you!
PLEASE WATCH FRIDAY'S 2/28 RACHEL MADDOW SHOW! She lays out the path, factually, how the Trump administration has cleared the field for Putin/Russia to take over Ukraine with our help. We are now a member of the Axis of Evil, putting us against the rest of the free world. PLEASE WATCH THE EPISODE!
March 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
PLEASE WATCH FRIDAY'S 2/28 RACHEL MADDOW SHOW! She lays out the path, factually, how the Trump administration has cleared the field for Putin/Russia to take over Ukraine with our help. We are now a member of the Axis of Evil, putting us against the rest of the free world. PLEASE WATCH THE EPISODE!
Yes! A perfectly stated explanation to red states Americans. Share with your friends! We need to speak like this and help bridge the gap.
youtu.be/O4CRk0J7ZPo
youtu.be/O4CRk0J7ZPo
From One Farmer to Another
YouTube video by The Back Forty
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February 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Yes! A perfectly stated explanation to red states Americans. Share with your friends! We need to speak like this and help bridge the gap.
youtu.be/O4CRk0J7ZPo
youtu.be/O4CRk0J7ZPo
House Republicans just released their plan to steal from working families so they can give $2 trillion in tax breaks to their rich friends.
They're trying to rip off the American people—and you deserve to know about it.
They're trying to rip off the American people—and you deserve to know about it.
The Republican Rip Off
democrats-budget.house.gov
February 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Posted around NYC, Chicago, DC and other cities. Be creative. Do something!
February 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Advice from those who've been here before us:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
Europeans on democracy’s frontlines offer advice to Americans: never give up
With the new Trump era likely to pose unprecedented challenges the message from Europe’s fragile democracies is: stay united and safeguard your institutions
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Advice from those who've been here before us:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
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Banana Republic does what now?
January 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Banana Republic does what now?
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NEW: My staff has confirmed reports that Medicaid portals are down in all 50 states following last night's federal funding freeze. This is a blatant attempt to rip away health care from millions of Americans overnight and will get people killed.
Illinois shut out of Medicaid after Trump administration halts federal grants and loans chicago.suntimes.com/politics/don...
Illinois shut out of Medicaid after Trump administration halts federal grants and loans
The Trump administration's federal freeze has shut Illinois out of Medicaid, according to Gov. JB. Pritzker's office. The government-funded health insurance program covered about 3.9 million people in...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
NEW: My staff has confirmed reports that Medicaid portals are down in all 50 states following last night's federal funding freeze. This is a blatant attempt to rip away health care from millions of Americans overnight and will get people killed.
Getting rid of the oversight makes it easier for them to do their fuckery.
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BREAKING: Inspector General Mark Greenblatt in conversation with Harry Litman
Inspector General Greenblatt explains the outrageous "Friday night purge" of nearly 20 IGs, and what comes next
open.substack.com
January 27, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Getting rid of the oversight makes it easier for them to do their fuckery.
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
So happy for Madison Keys!!!
Congratulations!!!!
Congratulations!!!!
January 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
So happy for Madison Keys!!!
Congratulations!!!!
Congratulations!!!!
Who thinks that Hegseth celebrated last night with some champagne?
January 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Who thinks that Hegseth celebrated last night with some champagne?
How does Joni Ernst live with herself? Is her job really more important than the safety of the country?
January 25, 2025 at 6:21 AM
How does Joni Ernst live with herself? Is her job really more important than the safety of the country?
My dreams last night were full of huge snakes. I wonder why? D.C. isn't a swamp. It's a snake pit. We need machetes now, meteorically speaking, of course. The midterms can't come soon enough.
January 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
My dreams last night were full of huge snakes. I wonder why? D.C. isn't a swamp. It's a snake pit. We need machetes now, meteorically speaking, of course. The midterms can't come soon enough.
Starting the day mourning the loss of Cecile Richards, a champion for reproductive freedom and access to healthcare.
January 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Good way to get through this sad morning. Cuddle with Sophie and watch a great AO match.
January 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Good way to get through this sad morning. Cuddle with Sophie and watch a great AO match.
The sunsets on our democracy tonight in PDX. Buckle in, my friends. Find the beauty wherever you can.
January 20, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The sunsets on our democracy tonight in PDX. Buckle in, my friends. Find the beauty wherever you can.
So much of how I feel. These individuals are going to be our downfall? Really?…
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I knew one day I’d have to watch powerful men burn the world down – I just didn’t expect them to be such losers | Rebecca Shaw
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg’s desperation to be cool as they suck up to Donald Trump is so cringe it makes my skin crawl
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
So much of how I feel. These individuals are going to be our downfall? Really?…
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
January 17, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Pulling out my T-shirts from the first Voldemort go-round. Rest up this weekend. Gird yourself! Find the people you love and enjoy, in addition to soul-filling music, art, and activities. Hold the light against the hate that is going to come our way.
January 17, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Pulling out my T-shirts from the first Voldemort go-round. Rest up this weekend. Gird yourself! Find the people you love and enjoy, in addition to soul-filling music, art, and activities. Hold the light against the hate that is going to come our way.