FlyYouF00l
@flyf001.bsky.social
Standing guard in my small way. A politics hound, concerned for my country. Seeking a peace-filled mind. Helpers: furballs, fantasy/sci-fi, books, garden dirt, dark skies. I've been here before.
Some humans' hatred is beyond my capacity to understand.
October 10, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Some humans' hatred is beyond my capacity to understand.
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'Why Would You Need Courage to Speak the Truth?': #NaviPillay, Who Led UN Report on #Gaza #Genocide, Wins Nobel Peace Prize www.commondreams.org/news/navi-pi...
'Why Would You Need Courage to Speak the Truth?': Navi Pillay, Who Led UN Report on Gaza Genocide, Wins Nobel Peace Prize | Common Dreams
"Thank you so much," said the international jurist in a moment of jest. "If you clap a little bit more, I may share this prize with Trump."
www.commondreams.org
October 10, 2026 at 2:18 AM
'Why Would You Need Courage to Speak the Truth?': #NaviPillay, Who Led UN Report on #Gaza #Genocide, Wins Nobel Peace Prize www.commondreams.org/news/navi-pi...
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Fantastic news! It takes all of us – local, state, and federal leaders – to combat price gouging and corporate greed. So proud of our city’s leaders for this legislation!
Seattle mayor signs grocery ‘fair pricing' into law, bans surveillance
Seattle is the first city in the U.S. to prevent large grocery retailers and delivery services from using personal information to manipulate prices customers pay.
www.seattletimes.com
October 9, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Fantastic news! It takes all of us – local, state, and federal leaders – to combat price gouging and corporate greed. So proud of our city’s leaders for this legislation!
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Exclusive: A pair of senior House Democrats are urging FBI Director Kash Patel to call off a reported planned trip to Russia, according to a letter @sfitz787.bsky.social obtained. “In the interest of national security, we ask you to reconsider,” they wrote. theatln.tc/e0fGwbrC
October 9, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Exclusive: A pair of senior House Democrats are urging FBI Director Kash Patel to call off a reported planned trip to Russia, according to a letter @sfitz787.bsky.social obtained. “In the interest of national security, we ask you to reconsider,” they wrote. theatln.tc/e0fGwbrC
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The power of the people is stronger than the people in power. Make sure you KNOW YOUR RIGHTS to ensure your voice is heard in these midterm elections.
Learn more at aclu.org/vote_2026
Learn more at aclu.org/vote_2026
October 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM
The power of the people is stronger than the people in power. Make sure you KNOW YOUR RIGHTS to ensure your voice is heard in these midterm elections.
Learn more at aclu.org/vote_2026
Learn more at aclu.org/vote_2026
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Tough guy plumber who likes to challenge people to a fist fight clutching a stress ball as he lies up a storm. Definitely one of the more comic characters in the Trump 2 cabinet. bsky.app/profile/atru...
Markwayne Mullin is clutching a stress ball as he takes questions about the latest ICE shooting
October 9, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Tough guy plumber who likes to challenge people to a fist fight clutching a stress ball as he lies up a storm. Definitely one of the more comic characters in the Trump 2 cabinet. bsky.app/profile/atru...
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We failed to deter Putin from invading Ukraine. We cannot afford to repeat that mistake with China & Taiwan.
A war over Taiwan would be catastrophic for everyone.
In my latest Substack, I share an excerpt from Autocrats vs. Democrats, on how to avoid it
michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/how-to-avo...
A war over Taiwan would be catastrophic for everyone.
In my latest Substack, I share an excerpt from Autocrats vs. Democrats, on how to avoid it
michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/how-to-avo...
How to Avoid War Over Taiwan
Preventing a catastrophic conflict with China requires stronger deterrence, greater preparedness, and a U.S. commitment to strategic ambiguity.
michaelmcfaul.substack.com
October 9, 2026 at 5:51 PM
We failed to deter Putin from invading Ukraine. We cannot afford to repeat that mistake with China & Taiwan.
A war over Taiwan would be catastrophic for everyone.
In my latest Substack, I share an excerpt from Autocrats vs. Democrats, on how to avoid it
michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/how-to-avo...
A war over Taiwan would be catastrophic for everyone.
In my latest Substack, I share an excerpt from Autocrats vs. Democrats, on how to avoid it
michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/how-to-avo...
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“Democratic state attorneys general are prepared, and have undertaken the largest multistate effort to protect the vote in modern American history.”
Hear more from @atg.wa.gov Nick Brown on defending the upcoming election:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Hear more from @atg.wa.gov Nick Brown on defending the upcoming election:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m the attorney general of Washington state. Here’s how we’re protecting the midterm elections | Nick Brown
A coalition of Democratic attorneys general is working to make sure voters across the spectrum have their voices heard
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM
“Democratic state attorneys general are prepared, and have undertaken the largest multistate effort to protect the vote in modern American history.”
Hear more from @atg.wa.gov Nick Brown on defending the upcoming election:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Hear more from @atg.wa.gov Nick Brown on defending the upcoming election:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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On October 9, the United States government sanctioned the International Criminal Court, citing ICC jurisdiction over crimes by US nationals abroad.
This is an unprecedented assault on global justice and the rule of law.
Read HRW's statement: https://bit.ly/4zuGQqh
This is an unprecedented assault on global justice and the rule of law.
Read HRW's statement: https://bit.ly/4zuGQqh
October 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM
On October 9, the United States government sanctioned the International Criminal Court, citing ICC jurisdiction over crimes by US nationals abroad.
This is an unprecedented assault on global justice and the rule of law.
Read HRW's statement: https://bit.ly/4zuGQqh
This is an unprecedented assault on global justice and the rule of law.
Read HRW's statement: https://bit.ly/4zuGQqh
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Former President Barack Obama endorses Shapiro for governor | Garrity earns Trump endorsement
https://www.wtae.com/article/obama-endorses-shapiro-governor/74093314
https://www.wtae.com/article/obama-endorses-shapiro-governor/74093314
October 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Former President Barack Obama endorses Shapiro for governor | Garrity earns Trump endorsement
https://www.wtae.com/article/obama-endorses-shapiro-governor/74093314
https://www.wtae.com/article/obama-endorses-shapiro-governor/74093314
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🧊✈️ Follow the status of today's ICE Air flights at the Habeas Flight Watch dashboard ⤵️
🔗 habeasflightwatch.org/dashboard-v5/
🔗 habeasflightwatch.org/dashboard-v5/
October 9, 2026 at 11:54 AM
🧊✈️ Follow the status of today's ICE Air flights at the Habeas Flight Watch dashboard ⤵️
🔗 habeasflightwatch.org/dashboard-v5/
🔗 habeasflightwatch.org/dashboard-v5/
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“One fun thing is when we get something, sometimes we get 1,000 of it, so we don’t just get one top hat,” said John Cloud Kaiser, MFTA education and gallery director. “We get 1,000 top hats.”
Dinosaur Masks, Easels, 1,000 Top Hats: Inside NYC’s Free Store for Teachers
A visit to the Queens warehouse for the Materials for the Arts program has become a ritual for many local educators.
buff.ly
October 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
“One fun thing is when we get something, sometimes we get 1,000 of it, so we don’t just get one top hat,” said John Cloud Kaiser, MFTA education and gallery director. “We get 1,000 top hats.”
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WTF. Even I am just seeing this now.
This would sink a presidency in any other era. I would bet most Americans will never hear it even happened.
Trump bought over $1 million in SpaceX debt days before unveiling space policy
The purchase, revealed in his latest financial disclosure, involved a firm directly affected by his administration’s actions — and led by presidential ally Elon Musk.
wapo.st
October 9, 2026 at 3:43 AM
WTF. Even I am just seeing this now.
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“There was zero plan, except causing pain,” said one U.N. official about the Trump administration’s decision to stop funding the group with no notice or communication. “And that is not forgivable.”
(Published Dec. 2025)
(Published Dec. 2025)
After Trump Officials Cut Food Aid to Kenya, Children Starved to Death
“Brutal and traumatizing”: Interviews and a trove of internal documents show government officials and aid workers desperately tried to warn Trump advisers about impending disaster and death.
www.propublica.org
October 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM
“There was zero plan, except causing pain,” said one U.N. official about the Trump administration’s decision to stop funding the group with no notice or communication. “And that is not forgivable.”
(Published Dec. 2025)
(Published Dec. 2025)
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Sen. Jon Ossoff invoked civil rights icon John Lewis while attacking Rep. Mike Collins, saying, “If John Lewis were marching today from Selma to Montgomery, Mike Collins would be grabbing a billy club.”
October 9, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Sen. Jon Ossoff invoked civil rights icon John Lewis while attacking Rep. Mike Collins, saying, “If John Lewis were marching today from Selma to Montgomery, Mike Collins would be grabbing a billy club.”
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Watch this.
Josh Shapiro was asked about the death penalty at tonight's PA Gov debate. Instead of dodging his changed position, like most politicians would, he raised it himself and explained how he evolved after a talk with his son.
This is a skill. You don't see that often.
Josh Shapiro was asked about the death penalty at tonight's PA Gov debate. Instead of dodging his changed position, like most politicians would, he raised it himself and explained how he evolved after a talk with his son.
This is a skill. You don't see that often.
October 9, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Watch this.
Josh Shapiro was asked about the death penalty at tonight's PA Gov debate. Instead of dodging his changed position, like most politicians would, he raised it himself and explained how he evolved after a talk with his son.
This is a skill. You don't see that often.
Josh Shapiro was asked about the death penalty at tonight's PA Gov debate. Instead of dodging his changed position, like most politicians would, he raised it himself and explained how he evolved after a talk with his son.
This is a skill. You don't see that often.
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Abdul El-Sayed accused his opponent of failing to take health care seriously while using public office for personal gain. He pointed to “$14, two yachts, a McMansion in Florida” as he made his case.
October 9, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Abdul El-Sayed accused his opponent of failing to take health care seriously while using public office for personal gain. He pointed to “$14, two yachts, a McMansion in Florida” as he made his case.
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Vice President JD Vance named nine universities he says should be investigated, alleging they bring in foreign students to undercut the wages of American residents.
His list includes Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Brown, the University of Pittsburgh, UC Davis, Caltech, Arizona State and MIT.
His list includes Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Brown, the University of Pittsburgh, UC Davis, Caltech, Arizona State and MIT.
October 9, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Vice President JD Vance named nine universities he says should be investigated, alleging they bring in foreign students to undercut the wages of American residents.
His list includes Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Brown, the University of Pittsburgh, UC Davis, Caltech, Arizona State and MIT.
His list includes Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Brown, the University of Pittsburgh, UC Davis, Caltech, Arizona State and MIT.
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We are long past the days of public hangings in the town square. Kids watch what our leaders do and say, is this kind of bloodshed really what we want them seeing?
The Pentagon must revoke this decision immediately.
The Pentagon must revoke this decision immediately.
October 9, 2026 at 12:18 AM
We are long past the days of public hangings in the town square. Kids watch what our leaders do and say, is this kind of bloodshed really what we want them seeing?
The Pentagon must revoke this decision immediately.
The Pentagon must revoke this decision immediately.
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He means your Social Security benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid.
That's what Republicans want to cut instead of simply asking billionaires and giant corporations to pay their fair share in taxes.
That's what Republicans want to cut instead of simply asking billionaires and giant corporations to pay their fair share in taxes.
Paxton suggests cutting federal benefits in newest leaked audio
In a conversation that has been leaked in pieces to multiple publications, the GOP Senate nominee called for “reasonable cuts to mandatory spending,” which is driven by Social Security, Medicare and M...
www.texastribune.org
October 9, 2026 at 1:35 AM
He means your Social Security benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid.
That's what Republicans want to cut instead of simply asking billionaires and giant corporations to pay their fair share in taxes.
That's what Republicans want to cut instead of simply asking billionaires and giant corporations to pay their fair share in taxes.
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FT Exclusive: Susie Wiles's daughter is a partner at Continental Strategy, which signed a $35,000-a-month contract to represent Republika Srpska, the Balkan entity at the centre of a new dispute about conflicts of interest inside the White House. ft.trib.al/zkLiQES
October 8, 2026 at 4:06 PM
FT Exclusive: Susie Wiles's daughter is a partner at Continental Strategy, which signed a $35,000-a-month contract to represent Republika Srpska, the Balkan entity at the centre of a new dispute about conflicts of interest inside the White House. ft.trib.al/zkLiQES
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Reports on the arrest of Russian spies in England, France, Germany and Finland. It's a reminder of just how extensive Putin's operations are. Analysts say that Russian espionage operations have never been so lavishly funded as they are today. And that point to Putin's background—and his intentions
Two Latvian men arrested on suspicion of trespass offences at RAF base
The pair, aged 36 and 32, were arrested after appearing to break into at RAF Molesworth on Wednesday 7 October
www.independent.co.uk
October 8, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Reports on the arrest of Russian spies in England, France, Germany and Finland. It's a reminder of just how extensive Putin's operations are. Analysts say that Russian espionage operations have never been so lavishly funded as they are today. And that point to Putin's background—and his intentions
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ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say
By Jasmine Garsd
ICE used the enormous Roxbury facility in defiance of a federal court order.
@jasgarsd.bsky.social of @npr.org has the scoop!
By Jasmine Garsd
ICE used the enormous Roxbury facility in defiance of a federal court order.
@jasgarsd.bsky.social of @npr.org has the scoop!
ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say
Throughout the summer, rumors have been bubbling in North New Jersey that ICE has quietly been using a warehouse as a detention center. NPR investigated.
www.npr.org
October 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say
By Jasmine Garsd
ICE used the enormous Roxbury facility in defiance of a federal court order.
@jasgarsd.bsky.social of @npr.org has the scoop!
By Jasmine Garsd
ICE used the enormous Roxbury facility in defiance of a federal court order.
@jasgarsd.bsky.social of @npr.org has the scoop!
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The government doesn’t track how often immigration agents detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did.
We’ve tallied more than 500 Americans held against their will in warrantless arrests and detentions during President Trump’s second term.
We’ve tallied more than 500 Americans held against their will in warrantless arrests and detentions during President Trump’s second term.
October 8, 2026 at 1:01 AM
The government doesn’t track how often immigration agents detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did.
We’ve tallied more than 500 Americans held against their will in warrantless arrests and detentions during President Trump’s second term.
We’ve tallied more than 500 Americans held against their will in warrantless arrests and detentions during President Trump’s second term.