Bea
@bea2u.bsky.social
former librarian
moderate
media literacy advocate
Ground News reader
"There is much to be done" - Frances Perkins
Supporting a tiny sliver of the old Ottoman Empire for a group that has ties to the land.
moderate
media literacy advocate
Ground News reader
"There is much to be done" - Frances Perkins
Supporting a tiny sliver of the old Ottoman Empire for a group that has ties to the land.
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Bea
@bea2u.bsky.social
· Jul 5
We often talk about what we are against. What are we for? #endingcitizensunited #votingrightsact #socialsecurity #universalhealthcare #medicaid #civilrights #immigrationreform #publicschools #publictransportation #medialiteracy #environmentalsustainability #medicalresearch #science
500 US citizens detained by ICE.
Can anyone say how all this detaining and deportation has impacted them in a positive way?
Did you or anyone you know get a job they left that pays the bills?
Is it easier to get a job now?
Prices going down?
Do you feel any safer?
Can anyone say how all this detaining and deportation has impacted them in a positive way?
Did you or anyone you know get a job they left that pays the bills?
Is it easier to get a job now?
Prices going down?
Do you feel any safer?
NEW: The Trump administration keeps denying and downplaying that immigration agents have been detaining Americans.
It’s wrong.
We’ve found more than 500 U.S. citizens have been held against their will, including handcuffed or held at gunpoint.
It’s wrong.
We’ve found more than 500 U.S. citizens have been held against their will, including handcuffed or held at gunpoint.
More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica
The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...
projects.propublica.org
October 6, 2026 at 11:52 PM
500 US citizens detained by ICE.
Can anyone say how all this detaining and deportation has impacted them in a positive way?
Did you or anyone you know get a job they left that pays the bills?
Is it easier to get a job now?
Prices going down?
Do you feel any safer?
Can anyone say how all this detaining and deportation has impacted them in a positive way?
Did you or anyone you know get a job they left that pays the bills?
Is it easier to get a job now?
Prices going down?
Do you feel any safer?
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Corporate profits are at record highs while workers’ share of national income has fallen to historic lows, according to a Financial Times analysis of federal data dating back to the 1940s. — August 28, 2026 #capitalism #economics @nickhanauer.bsky.social
September 2, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Corporate profits are at record highs while workers’ share of national income has fallen to historic lows, according to a Financial Times analysis of federal data dating back to the 1940s. — August 28, 2026 #capitalism #economics @nickhanauer.bsky.social
Check your status.
Do you know what you need to know about issues & candidates? If not, do some research.
League of Women Voters often hold debates.
What's important to you?
If groups tell you how to vote, don't just follow the crowd.
Make sure you know the whole story.
Have a voting plan.
Do you know what you need to know about issues & candidates? If not, do some research.
League of Women Voters often hold debates.
What's important to you?
If groups tell you how to vote, don't just follow the crowd.
Make sure you know the whole story.
Have a voting plan.
September 22, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Check your status.
Do you know what you need to know about issues & candidates? If not, do some research.
League of Women Voters often hold debates.
What's important to you?
If groups tell you how to vote, don't just follow the crowd.
Make sure you know the whole story.
Have a voting plan.
Do you know what you need to know about issues & candidates? If not, do some research.
League of Women Voters often hold debates.
What's important to you?
If groups tell you how to vote, don't just follow the crowd.
Make sure you know the whole story.
Have a voting plan.
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"So, how do you distinguish fact from fiction? There are tools & techniques, but often it comes down to trusting your own good sense: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."
More good tips to avoid being scammed & sticking to the facts ⤵️
#NewsLiteracy
More good tips to avoid being scammed & sticking to the facts ⤵️
#NewsLiteracy
How to spot an AI-powered scam - Queen Creek Independent
OPINION — Early this summer, an “advertisement” about a big sale — $1 books at Barnes & Noble — was all over social media. Any voracious reader would hoist an eyebrow. Last spring, there were widespre...
www.yourvalley.net
August 27, 2026 at 4:20 PM
"So, how do you distinguish fact from fiction? There are tools & techniques, but often it comes down to trusting your own good sense: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."
More good tips to avoid being scammed & sticking to the facts ⤵️
#NewsLiteracy
More good tips to avoid being scammed & sticking to the facts ⤵️
#NewsLiteracy
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✔️ YES: Florida generally counts its votes much more quickly than California.
❌ NO: This is not indicative of voter fraud.
👀 As the #midterms near, look out for zombie rumors like this - false claims that return every election cycle.
🔗 RumorGuard post: go.newslit.org/VoteCounting
❌ NO: This is not indicative of voter fraud.
👀 As the #midterms near, look out for zombie rumors like this - false claims that return every election cycle.
🔗 RumorGuard post: go.newslit.org/VoteCounting
August 27, 2026 at 5:15 PM
✔️ YES: Florida generally counts its votes much more quickly than California.
❌ NO: This is not indicative of voter fraud.
👀 As the #midterms near, look out for zombie rumors like this - false claims that return every election cycle.
🔗 RumorGuard post: go.newslit.org/VoteCounting
❌ NO: This is not indicative of voter fraud.
👀 As the #midterms near, look out for zombie rumors like this - false claims that return every election cycle.
🔗 RumorGuard post: go.newslit.org/VoteCounting
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⚠️ People who circulate misinformation often exploit trending topics, especially breaking news stories like a natural disaster. Such has been the case with the flash flooding in #Nepal.
👉🏾 Tips for sticking to the facts while scrolling: go.newslit.org/Nepal
👉🏾 Tips for sticking to the facts while scrolling: go.newslit.org/Nepal
September 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM
⚠️ People who circulate misinformation often exploit trending topics, especially breaking news stories like a natural disaster. Such has been the case with the flash flooding in #Nepal.
👉🏾 Tips for sticking to the facts while scrolling: go.newslit.org/Nepal
👉🏾 Tips for sticking to the facts while scrolling: go.newslit.org/Nepal
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“Information is the basis of #civic action. ... It’s the basis of making decisions for yourself… If you don’t know how to recognize credibility when you see it & how to distinguish credible information from low-quality information, that’s disempowering as a citizen.” - @hannahcov.bsky.social
How news literacy prepares Oklahoma students for civic engagement - The News Literacy Project
Students who are taught news literacy are more likely to engage in civic behaviors like pushing back against misinformation.
newslit.org
September 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
“Information is the basis of #civic action. ... It’s the basis of making decisions for yourself… If you don’t know how to recognize credibility when you see it & how to distinguish credible information from low-quality information, that’s disempowering as a citizen.” - @hannahcov.bsky.social
There is STILL much to be done but we have to make sure that all that Frances Perkins did isn't dismantled.
#socialsecurity #minimumwage #workersafety #40hourworkweekswithovertimepay #unemploymentinsurance #bannedchildlabor #encouragedlaborunionsandcollectivebargaining
#socialsecurity #minimumwage #workersafety #40hourworkweekswithovertimepay #unemploymentinsurance #bannedchildlabor #encouragedlaborunionsandcollectivebargaining
July 5, 2026 at 4:42 PM
There is STILL much to be done but we have to make sure that all that Frances Perkins did isn't dismantled.
#socialsecurity #minimumwage #workersafety #40hourworkweekswithovertimepay #unemploymentinsurance #bannedchildlabor #encouragedlaborunionsandcollectivebargaining
#socialsecurity #minimumwage #workersafety #40hourworkweekswithovertimepay #unemploymentinsurance #bannedchildlabor #encouragedlaborunionsandcollectivebargaining
"What do we need to do to get flotillas, award-event speeches, constant media attention, increased contributions for aid, & be part of your political platform?" ask the Sudanese, Haitians, Rohingyas, Syrians, Yemenis, Ukrainians, Uyghurs, Central Africans from the Sahel, people from the DRC, etc.
July 5, 2026 at 4:02 AM
"What do we need to do to get flotillas, award-event speeches, constant media attention, increased contributions for aid, & be part of your political platform?" ask the Sudanese, Haitians, Rohingyas, Syrians, Yemenis, Ukrainians, Uyghurs, Central Africans from the Sahel, people from the DRC, etc.
We often talk about what we are against. What are we for? #endingcitizensunited #votingrightsact #socialsecurity #universalhealthcare #medicaid #civilrights #immigrationreform #publicschools #publictransportation #medialiteracy #environmentalsustainability #medicalresearch #science
July 5, 2026 at 3:50 AM
We often talk about what we are against. What are we for? #endingcitizensunited #votingrightsact #socialsecurity #universalhealthcare #medicaid #civilrights #immigrationreform #publicschools #publictransportation #medialiteracy #environmentalsustainability #medicalresearch #science
www.yahoo.com/news/world/a...
#Hamas #Gazans #June26revolution #Palestine #howwouldyouthinkthiswouldbeaseculardemocracy
#Hamas #Gazans #June26revolution #Palestine #howwouldyouthinkthiswouldbeaseculardemocracy
Anti-Hamas ‘revolution’ faces brutal crackdown
Hamas has launched a brutal crackdown before planned protests across the Gaza Strip on Friday to call for an end to the terror group’s rule.
www.yahoo.com
June 26, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Where were all the people who protest, support flotillas and those giving speeches at award shows?
You say you care about Gazans.
Doesn't look like it.
You say you care about Gazans.
Doesn't look like it.
June 26, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Where were all the people who protest, support flotillas and those giving speeches at award shows?
You say you care about Gazans.
Doesn't look like it.
You say you care about Gazans.
Doesn't look like it.
Did anyone support the Gazans today?
June 26, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Did anyone support the Gazans today?
Disingenuousness is contagious or maybe influencers see that it doesn't matter. PAL PAC P stands for peace? I hear code words, false narratives, & victim talk. Be honest about all the initiated violence since the 20s. Peace to most isn't the sound, after you've thrown all the Jews in the sea. AIPAC
June 22, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Disingenuousness is contagious or maybe influencers see that it doesn't matter. PAL PAC P stands for peace? I hear code words, false narratives, & victim talk. Be honest about all the initiated violence since the 20s. Peace to most isn't the sound, after you've thrown all the Jews in the sea. AIPAC
150,000-400,000 deaths in Sudan conflict, 14 million displaced, 25 million hungry, but no flotillas, no academy awards speeches, no special help for them. Guess they don't have the influencers that convinced you to demonize Israelis defending themselves & AIPAC.
June 22, 2026 at 8:29 PM
150,000-400,000 deaths in Sudan conflict, 14 million displaced, 25 million hungry, but no flotillas, no academy awards speeches, no special help for them. Guess they don't have the influencers that convinced you to demonize Israelis defending themselves & AIPAC.
The administration is modeling witch hunts, bullying, smugness, disingenuousity, going for vibe, or unquestioning any claim. Why do we have to copy any of that? What does demonizing Bari Weiss do? Make us feel .... what? So many fires and we have time for this?
June 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The administration is modeling witch hunts, bullying, smugness, disingenuousity, going for vibe, or unquestioning any claim. Why do we have to copy any of that? What does demonizing Bari Weiss do? Make us feel .... what? So many fires and we have time for this?
Twisting yourself like a pretzel so you agree with your party or team.
February 18, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Twisting yourself like a pretzel so you agree with your party or team.
What we are seen as by those with power.
I'm so tired of being squeezed.
I'm so tired of being squeezed.
October 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM
What we are seen as by those with power.
I'm so tired of being squeezed.
I'm so tired of being squeezed.
Flood them with postcards?
May 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Flood them with postcards?
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