Jared B
@lesleypro04.bsky.social
Retail Worker, Streamer, Moderator, Sports Fan, Believer in a Better Tomorrow! Also an Uncle! twitch.tv/LesleyPro_04
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I said this in a NY Times story last week about the WA millionaire tax, but let’s bring back shame. Even if billionaires don’t know it’s wrong to do shit like this, they should know it’s embarrassing.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has now spent $100 million to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax—he could owe $13 billion if he loses | Fortune
The state’s ultrawealthy, including Larry Page and Peter Thiel, have similarly donated to efforts opposing the wealth tax.
fortune.com
October 4, 2026 at 7:19 PM
I said this in a NY Times story last week about the WA millionaire tax, but let’s bring back shame. Even if billionaires don’t know it’s wrong to do shit like this, they should know it’s embarrassing.
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It’s confusing that @theatlantic.com described this man as a “a lifelong Democrat who had voted for Trump for the first time in 2024” who when these are some of his very easily findable FB posts:
October 5, 2026 at 2:46 AM
It’s confusing that @theatlantic.com described this man as a “a lifelong Democrat who had voted for Trump for the first time in 2024” who when these are some of his very easily findable FB posts:
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I don’t think Peter Thiel’s network has received enough attention for having elevated Christian Nationalist pastor Doug Wilson.
Exhibit A is Tucker’s weird softball interview of Wilson in May 2024 at a time when Tucker’s media company was still backed by 1789 Capital. 1/
Exhibit A is Tucker’s weird softball interview of Wilson in May 2024 at a time when Tucker’s media company was still backed by 1789 Capital. 1/
May 14, 2026 at 4:54 PM
I don’t think Peter Thiel’s network has received enough attention for having elevated Christian Nationalist pastor Doug Wilson.
Exhibit A is Tucker’s weird softball interview of Wilson in May 2024 at a time when Tucker’s media company was still backed by 1789 Capital. 1/
Exhibit A is Tucker’s weird softball interview of Wilson in May 2024 at a time when Tucker’s media company was still backed by 1789 Capital. 1/
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If you're in these 3 states, *TODAY* is deadline to register to vote.
Alaska
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Even if you think you've registered: doesn't hurt to check everything is in order. Do it now.
And there's a lot to vote for across them. A thread with stakes on each. ⬇️
Alaska
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Even if you think you've registered: doesn't hurt to check everything is in order. Do it now.
And there's a lot to vote for across them. A thread with stakes on each. ⬇️
October 4, 2026 at 3:24 PM
If you're in these 3 states, *TODAY* is deadline to register to vote.
Alaska
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Even if you think you've registered: doesn't hurt to check everything is in order. Do it now.
And there's a lot to vote for across them. A thread with stakes on each. ⬇️
Alaska
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Even if you think you've registered: doesn't hurt to check everything is in order. Do it now.
And there's a lot to vote for across them. A thread with stakes on each. ⬇️
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Ahead of the 2026 election, California is making one thing crystal clear:
We will not tolerate any elected official messing with your ballot.
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
We will not tolerate any elected official messing with your ballot.
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
California Supreme Court orders seized ballots returned in Riverside County case
The rulings were a win for Democrats and a sweeping rebuke to Republican Sheriff Chad Bianco.
www.politico.com
October 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Ahead of the 2026 election, California is making one thing crystal clear:
We will not tolerate any elected official messing with your ballot.
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
We will not tolerate any elected official messing with your ballot.
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
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I know what Cornell has done seems particularly egregious but as someone who has worked in higher education, let me assure you that the way Cornell has handled sexual assault accusations is not exceptional or unique.
This is why we had Title IX. And why it’s dangerous that it’s no longer enforced.
This is why we had Title IX. And why it’s dangerous that it’s no longer enforced.
October 4, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I know what Cornell has done seems particularly egregious but as someone who has worked in higher education, let me assure you that the way Cornell has handled sexual assault accusations is not exceptional or unique.
This is why we had Title IX. And why it’s dangerous that it’s no longer enforced.
This is why we had Title IX. And why it’s dangerous that it’s no longer enforced.
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weight-bearing “allegedly”
British banker who exposed Howard Lutnick's ties to Epstein has died, allegedly from suicide.
How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower
Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.
www.bbc.com
October 4, 2026 at 5:35 PM
weight-bearing “allegedly”
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High prices and rising borrowing costs are squeezing family budgets, forcing more Americans to cut back on things like bowling and dining out.
For many families, fun is becoming increasingly out of reach.
This is Donald Trump’s economy.
For many families, fun is becoming increasingly out of reach.
This is Donald Trump’s economy.
October 4, 2026 at 5:48 PM
High prices and rising borrowing costs are squeezing family budgets, forcing more Americans to cut back on things like bowling and dining out.
For many families, fun is becoming increasingly out of reach.
This is Donald Trump’s economy.
For many families, fun is becoming increasingly out of reach.
This is Donald Trump’s economy.
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It will happen. No more dodging. No more excuses. We are bringing the receipts and demanding accountability for every guardrail they trashed.
January 2027 starts with a blue House and Senate.
Vote the entire ballot.
#BlueWaveIn30Days
January 2027 starts with a blue House and Senate.
Vote the entire ballot.
#BlueWaveIn30Days
October 4, 2026 at 7:42 PM
It will happen. No more dodging. No more excuses. We are bringing the receipts and demanding accountability for every guardrail they trashed.
January 2027 starts with a blue House and Senate.
Vote the entire ballot.
#BlueWaveIn30Days
January 2027 starts with a blue House and Senate.
Vote the entire ballot.
#BlueWaveIn30Days
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📌It is absolutely appalling that OUR tax money is being used by the President of the United States to take to the airways to celebrate himself and attack US.
This is clearly against the law, but what would you expect from a woman-attacking and America-attacking convicted felon?
This is clearly against the law, but what would you expect from a woman-attacking and America-attacking convicted felon?
October 4, 2026 at 7:32 PM
📌It is absolutely appalling that OUR tax money is being used by the President of the United States to take to the airways to celebrate himself and attack US.
This is clearly against the law, but what would you expect from a woman-attacking and America-attacking convicted felon?
This is clearly against the law, but what would you expect from a woman-attacking and America-attacking convicted felon?
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So if you needed a nudge to ditch Amazon again, how about when you get a delivery the drivers is wearing creep glasses that constantly take photos of you, your home and your property and then Amazon does what with them? Yeah. That’s happening.
Gross.
www.theverge.com/tech/1002766...
Gross.
www.theverge.com/tech/1002766...
Amazon’s delivery driver smart glasses will reportedly take photos ‘almost constantly’
Your Amazon delivery could come with an unwanted photo op.
www.theverge.com
October 4, 2026 at 8:19 PM
So if you needed a nudge to ditch Amazon again, how about when you get a delivery the drivers is wearing creep glasses that constantly take photos of you, your home and your property and then Amazon does what with them? Yeah. That’s happening.
Gross.
www.theverge.com/tech/1002766...
Gross.
www.theverge.com/tech/1002766...
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Sweet Jesus. The 2026 postseason has been Exhibit A in the need to automate balls and strikes. Home-plate umps have been terrible, and getting the calls right shouldn’t depend on the players and a layer of NFL bullshit.
October 4, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Sweet Jesus. The 2026 postseason has been Exhibit A in the need to automate balls and strikes. Home-plate umps have been terrible, and getting the calls right shouldn’t depend on the players and a layer of NFL bullshit.
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Heads up: As of Sunday, the United States has withdrawn all 12 B-1 Air Force bombers from an air base in southern England after new threats were made to commanding officers concerning an Iran-backed plot against the installation.
This is a SUPER rare and strange move. substack.com/profile/2357...
This is a SUPER rare and strange move. substack.com/profile/2357...
Amee Vanderpool (@shero)
As of Sunday, the United States has withdrawn all 12 B-1 Air Force bombers from an air base in southern England after new threats were made to commanding officers concerning an Iran-backed plot agains...
substack.com
October 4, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Heads up: As of Sunday, the United States has withdrawn all 12 B-1 Air Force bombers from an air base in southern England after new threats were made to commanding officers concerning an Iran-backed plot against the installation.
This is a SUPER rare and strange move. substack.com/profile/2357...
This is a SUPER rare and strange move. substack.com/profile/2357...
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Flip these House seats.
#BlueWaveIn30Days
#BlueWaveIn30Days
October 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Flip these House seats.
#BlueWaveIn30Days
#BlueWaveIn30Days
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🚨NEW by me: New ICE facility for unaccompanied migrant kids is about to open in Louisiana. While ICE is sanitizing optics, calling it the "Alexandria Family Staging Center," lawmakers and child advocates are raising the roof warning of child trafficking risks.
www.thequeenzone.com/new-ice-faci...
www.thequeenzone.com/new-ice-faci...
New ICE Facility for Migrant Children Raises Alarm Over Trafficking Risks
A new ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) facility for unaccompanied children, families, and single women is set to...
www.thequeenzone.com
October 3, 2026 at 1:39 PM
🚨NEW by me: New ICE facility for unaccompanied migrant kids is about to open in Louisiana. While ICE is sanitizing optics, calling it the "Alexandria Family Staging Center," lawmakers and child advocates are raising the roof warning of child trafficking risks.
www.thequeenzone.com/new-ice-faci...
www.thequeenzone.com/new-ice-faci...
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WOMAN FILES FLORIDA LAWSUIT ACCUSING TRUMP OF 1997 RAPE
A woman has filed a civil complaint in Palm Beach County, Florida, accusing Donald Trump of raping her in a Florida hotel in 1997 while Jeffrey Epstein was present. #TheCityBrief
A woman has filed a civil complaint in Palm Beach County, Florida, accusing Donald Trump of raping her in a Florida hotel in 1997 while Jeffrey Epstein was present. #TheCityBrief
October 3, 2026 at 1:51 PM
WOMAN FILES FLORIDA LAWSUIT ACCUSING TRUMP OF 1997 RAPE
A woman has filed a civil complaint in Palm Beach County, Florida, accusing Donald Trump of raping her in a Florida hotel in 1997 while Jeffrey Epstein was present. #TheCityBrief
A woman has filed a civil complaint in Palm Beach County, Florida, accusing Donald Trump of raping her in a Florida hotel in 1997 while Jeffrey Epstein was present. #TheCityBrief
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Oh nothing. Just Russia bringing the Black Death back.
This timeline is just… oof.
We all gonna die like medieval peasants- starvation or plague.
www.newsweek.com/suspected-pl...
This timeline is just… oof.
We all gonna die like medieval peasants- starvation or plague.
www.newsweek.com/suspected-pl...
Suspected Plague Death at Russian Lab Sparks ‘Anti-Epidemic’ Lockdown
www.newsweek.com
October 3, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Oh nothing. Just Russia bringing the Black Death back.
This timeline is just… oof.
We all gonna die like medieval peasants- starvation or plague.
www.newsweek.com/suspected-pl...
This timeline is just… oof.
We all gonna die like medieval peasants- starvation or plague.
www.newsweek.com/suspected-pl...
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The last Trump-Kushner-Witkoff “peace plan” for Russia-Ukraine had more on data center construction opportunities than on security guarantees that could make peace last.
This time it’s an oil deal.
The whole effort has been trying to sell out Ukraine for personal profit and neo-fascist solidarity.
This time it’s an oil deal.
The whole effort has been trying to sell out Ukraine for personal profit and neo-fascist solidarity.
U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2026 at 11:59 AM
The last Trump-Kushner-Witkoff “peace plan” for Russia-Ukraine had more on data center construction opportunities than on security guarantees that could make peace last.
This time it’s an oil deal.
The whole effort has been trying to sell out Ukraine for personal profit and neo-fascist solidarity.
This time it’s an oil deal.
The whole effort has been trying to sell out Ukraine for personal profit and neo-fascist solidarity.
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Are you aware of this?
Are you outraged?
Is your state listed?
THIS MUST STOP !!
LADIES
ANOTHER REASON YOU MUST VOTE
We all are Jane Doe !!
Are you outraged?
Is your state listed?
THIS MUST STOP !!
LADIES
ANOTHER REASON YOU MUST VOTE
We all are Jane Doe !!
October 3, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Are you aware of this?
Are you outraged?
Is your state listed?
THIS MUST STOP !!
LADIES
ANOTHER REASON YOU MUST VOTE
We all are Jane Doe !!
Are you outraged?
Is your state listed?
THIS MUST STOP !!
LADIES
ANOTHER REASON YOU MUST VOTE
We all are Jane Doe !!
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A $250,000 donation to a pro-Ken Paxton super PAC came from a businessman whose dad got pardoned by Trump — and who used a fake name and rented mailbox on the donation record.
Who was behind a $250K mystery donation to super PAC backing Ken Paxton?
The Texas Senate hopeful has ties to the donor’s family going back decades.
www.politico.com
October 2, 2026 at 6:50 PM
A $250,000 donation to a pro-Ken Paxton super PAC came from a businessman whose dad got pardoned by Trump — and who used a fake name and rented mailbox on the donation record.
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If you haven’t seen a mail ballot turn up yet, it’s worth looking into what’s going on in your area and what you can do.
The Postal Service is slowing delivery. Will your mail ballot be affected?
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
The Postal Service is slowing delivery. Will your mail ballot be affected?
Democracy Docket mapped the affected zip codes.
www.democracydocket.com
October 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
If you haven’t seen a mail ballot turn up yet, it’s worth looking into what’s going on in your area and what you can do.
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"After measles swept through her household, the young woman wanted to get vaccinated. Her doctor said she couldn't because she had leukemia and the treatments had weakened her immune system" @bachynski.bsky.social
A 20-year-old Amish woman with leukemia got measles and died in Pa.’s largest outbreak in three decades
After measles swept through her household, the young woman wanted to get vaccinated. Her doctor said she couldn't because she had leukemia and the treatments had weakened her immune system.
www.inquirer.com
October 3, 2026 at 3:59 PM
"After measles swept through her household, the young woman wanted to get vaccinated. Her doctor said she couldn't because she had leukemia and the treatments had weakened her immune system" @bachynski.bsky.social
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ONE MONTH FROM TODAY:
October 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
ONE MONTH FROM TODAY: