Songs of the Doomed
@rumithepitbull.bsky.social
Spirit Pleaser, Traveler, Free-thinker, NPR listener, library lover.
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[1/2] 61 years ago, LBJ signed Medicare and Medicaid into law, providing a lifeline to millions of Americans so they no longer have to choose between their health and their financial security.
July 30, 2026 at 2:20 PM
[1/2] 61 years ago, LBJ signed Medicare and Medicaid into law, providing a lifeline to millions of Americans so they no longer have to choose between their health and their financial security.
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NOAA is predicting geomagnetic storms could make the northern lights visible farther south later this week.
Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Could Be Visible In These 9 States Sunday
NOAA is predicting geomagnetic storms could make the northern lights visible farther south later this week.
www.forbes.com
June 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM
NOAA is predicting geomagnetic storms could make the northern lights visible farther south later this week.
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While we slept the DOJ deleted all press releases about charges against January 6 defendants: www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Justice Department deletes press releases on charges against Jan. 6 rioters
The Justice Department confirmed that it had deleted the press releases as part of “stripping DOJ’s website of partisan propaganda.”
www.nbcnews.com
May 23, 2026 at 2:56 PM
While we slept the DOJ deleted all press releases about charges against January 6 defendants: www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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They're stealing billions of your money to pay off violent right-wing psychos while doing everything in their power to spike gas up to $5 a gallon, make groceries into a luxury and hand the country over to the oligarchs who want to permanently replace you.
May 18, 2026 at 4:33 PM
They're stealing billions of your money to pay off violent right-wing psychos while doing everything in their power to spike gas up to $5 a gallon, make groceries into a luxury and hand the country over to the oligarchs who want to permanently replace you.
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The Virginia Supreme Court decision to strike down the will of the people is just one example of the two-tiered system destroying our country.
Gerrymandering is a cancer, but it’s just the beginning. Here's on how the GOP is planning to steal the 2026 election and install fascism in America.
Gerrymandering is a cancer, but it’s just the beginning. Here's on how the GOP is planning to steal the 2026 election and install fascism in America.
How GOP Stole the 2024 Election—And How They're Planning to Steal the 2026 Midterms
The Virginia Supreme Court striking down the will of the people is another example of the two-tiered system governing our country
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May 8, 2026 at 3:38 PM
The Virginia Supreme Court decision to strike down the will of the people is just one example of the two-tiered system destroying our country.
Gerrymandering is a cancer, but it’s just the beginning. Here's on how the GOP is planning to steal the 2026 election and install fascism in America.
Gerrymandering is a cancer, but it’s just the beginning. Here's on how the GOP is planning to steal the 2026 election and install fascism in America.
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Absolutely this from @gregsargent.bsky.social:
State legislative races—which already attract too little attention—just got a lot more important. Many races underway now will help determine the party’s long-term prospects in the scorched-earth conflict that’s about to unfold.
State legislative races—which already attract too little attention—just got a lot more important. Many races underway now will help determine the party’s long-term prospects in the scorched-earth conflict that’s about to unfold.
NEWS --> Dem can redraw anywhere from 10 to 22 additional House seats for the party in time for the 2028 elections if they aggressively redistrict in 7 key states, a new Fair Fight Action analysis finds.
This would neutralize GOP's post-SCOTUS advantage.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2098...
This would neutralize GOP's post-SCOTUS advantage.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2098...
Trump Has No Clue What His Supreme Court Has Just Unleashed
The Supreme Court decision on gerrymandering points in one direction only: Come 2028, Democrats have to declare a take-no-prisoners redistricting war on the GOP.
newrepublic.com
May 1, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Absolutely this from @gregsargent.bsky.social:
State legislative races—which already attract too little attention—just got a lot more important. Many races underway now will help determine the party’s long-term prospects in the scorched-earth conflict that’s about to unfold.
State legislative races—which already attract too little attention—just got a lot more important. Many races underway now will help determine the party’s long-term prospects in the scorched-earth conflict that’s about to unfold.
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One of the Defense Secretary's top advisors also maintains a private law practice.
Hegseth can't say if he represents foreign governments.
There's massive corruption & conflicts of interest under his failed leadership of the Pentagon.
Hegseth can't say if he represents foreign governments.
There's massive corruption & conflicts of interest under his failed leadership of the Pentagon.
April 29, 2026 at 11:35 PM
One of the Defense Secretary's top advisors also maintains a private law practice.
Hegseth can't say if he represents foreign governments.
There's massive corruption & conflicts of interest under his failed leadership of the Pentagon.
Hegseth can't say if he represents foreign governments.
There's massive corruption & conflicts of interest under his failed leadership of the Pentagon.
📁 How ICE Got My Data | EFFector 38.8 www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
📁 How ICE Got My Data | EFFector 38.8
When we use the internet, we're entrusting tech companies with some of our most private information. These companies have promised they'll keep our data safe. But what happens when the government come...
www.eff.org
April 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
📁 How ICE Got My Data | EFFector 38.8 www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
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"As of earlier this week, the tornado mapping contract still had not been renewed..."
www.cnn.com/2026/03/13/p...
www.cnn.com/2026/03/13/p...
Exclusive: ‘Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse | CNN Politics
As deadly tornadoes tore through the Midwest and Plains last weekend, state and local search-and-rescue crews rushed to the devastated areas to look for survivors. It wasn’t until the teams deployed t...
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March 14, 2026 at 9:02 PM
"As of earlier this week, the tornado mapping contract still had not been renewed..."
www.cnn.com/2026/03/13/p...
www.cnn.com/2026/03/13/p...
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In contrast to the coverup of the EPSTEIN crimes here in America, there are ongoing investigations in the UK, France, Turkey, Poland, Latvia & Lithuania that is sure to expose his central, filthy role in the largest crimes against humanity case in world history. #AccountabilityIsComing
March 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
In contrast to the coverup of the EPSTEIN crimes here in America, there are ongoing investigations in the UK, France, Turkey, Poland, Latvia & Lithuania that is sure to expose his central, filthy role in the largest crimes against humanity case in world history. #AccountabilityIsComing
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Johnson: I think what we are learning from the Epstein files was a well-coordinated act of treason. If you think about how they use blackmail to get policymakers to act outside of the best interests of this nation and our Constitution, that’s treason.
March 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Johnson: I think what we are learning from the Epstein files was a well-coordinated act of treason. If you think about how they use blackmail to get policymakers to act outside of the best interests of this nation and our Constitution, that’s treason.
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The ICE surge in Minnesota cost $280M to detain 4k people. Of those- only 30 were accused of violent crimes.
$9 million per capture of the "worst of the worst".
Renee Good and Alex Pretti were unavailable for comment….
$9 million per capture of the "worst of the worst".
Renee Good and Alex Pretti were unavailable for comment….
February 23, 2026 at 4:50 PM
The ICE surge in Minnesota cost $280M to detain 4k people. Of those- only 30 were accused of violent crimes.
$9 million per capture of the "worst of the worst".
Renee Good and Alex Pretti were unavailable for comment….
$9 million per capture of the "worst of the worst".
Renee Good and Alex Pretti were unavailable for comment….
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Today Rep Ted Lieu stated after reviewing Epstein files: "In those files, there are highly disturbing allegations, allegations of Donald Trump raping children and threatening to kill children.” Hours later we see news reports Trump is on verge of bombing Iran. This is 2 + 2 = 4 stuff.
February 19, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Today Rep Ted Lieu stated after reviewing Epstein files: "In those files, there are highly disturbing allegations, allegations of Donald Trump raping children and threatening to kill children.” Hours later we see news reports Trump is on verge of bombing Iran. This is 2 + 2 = 4 stuff.
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Ted Lieu says the full, unreleased Epstein files show Donald Trump r**ing children.
February 18, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Ted Lieu says the full, unreleased Epstein files show Donald Trump r**ing children.
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My mom sent me a link to this bookshop website that curates interesting and unusual books. Great looking selection, here.
societyforunusualbooks.com
societyforunusualbooks.com
Society for Unusual Books | Online Bookstore | New and Preloved Books
The Society is a bookstore specializing in fantasy, horror, romance, sci-fi, nonfiction, and other genres. We place particular emphasis on small press and independently published titles. We also curat...
societyforunusualbooks.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:48 AM
My mom sent me a link to this bookshop website that curates interesting and unusual books. Great looking selection, here.
societyforunusualbooks.com
societyforunusualbooks.com
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NEW: Colorado Marijuana Regulators Consider Major Changes to How Labs Test for Contaminants
Critics say the current method of allowing manufacturers to choose the samples they send to labs is vulnerable to abuse and allows contaminated products to reach dispensaries.
Critics say the current method of allowing manufacturers to choose the samples they send to labs is vulnerable to abuse and allows contaminated products to reach dispensaries.
Colorado Marijuana Regulators Consider Major Changes to How Labs Test for Contaminants
Critics say the current method of allowing manufacturers to choose the samples they send to labs is vulnerable to abuse and allows contaminated products to reach dispensaries.
www.propublica.org
February 11, 2026 at 10:32 PM
NEW: Colorado Marijuana Regulators Consider Major Changes to How Labs Test for Contaminants
Critics say the current method of allowing manufacturers to choose the samples they send to labs is vulnerable to abuse and allows contaminated products to reach dispensaries.
Critics say the current method of allowing manufacturers to choose the samples they send to labs is vulnerable to abuse and allows contaminated products to reach dispensaries.
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For those keeping score at home:
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
For those keeping score at home:
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I see folks lauding this Cato take. But I'm hesitant to give them too much credit. They accepted racism when it made it easier for employers to exploit workers (eg, with anti-safety net & anti-labor policies). And they challenge racism now only when it removes workers that employers want to exploit.
February 4, 2026 at 3:34 PM
I see folks lauding this Cato take. But I'm hesitant to give them too much credit. They accepted racism when it made it easier for employers to exploit workers (eg, with anti-safety net & anti-labor policies). And they challenge racism now only when it removes workers that employers want to exploit.
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happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
February 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM
happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
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Happy Groundhog Day to people who reject climate science, but do believe in weather predictions from captive rodents.
February 2, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Happy Groundhog Day to people who reject climate science, but do believe in weather predictions from captive rodents.
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The City of Philadelphia has introduced legislation to limited ICE in the city. The Federal Agents can not be masked, must have ID visible, must have arrested warrants signed by federal judges. They can't attack people. If they can't do this, they will be arrested.
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
WATCH: Philadelphia lawmakers introduce 'ICE Out' legislation to restrict federal operations in city
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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January 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The City of Philadelphia has introduced legislation to limited ICE in the city. The Federal Agents can not be masked, must have ID visible, must have arrested warrants signed by federal judges. They can't attack people. If they can't do this, they will be arrested.
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
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Reminder. Here are the House Democrats who crossed party lines and voted to fund ICE.
House Democrats who voted to fund ICE:
- Tom Suozzi (D-NY)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Don Davis (D-NC)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
- Laura Gillen (D-NY)
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)
- Jared Golden (D-ME)
House Democrats who voted to fund ICE:
- Tom Suozzi (D-NY)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Don Davis (D-NC)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
- Laura Gillen (D-NY)
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)
- Jared Golden (D-ME)
The 7 Democrats who voted to fund Homeland Security amid ICE crackdowns
www.the-independent.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Reminder. Here are the House Democrats who crossed party lines and voted to fund ICE.
House Democrats who voted to fund ICE:
- Tom Suozzi (D-NY)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Don Davis (D-NC)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
- Laura Gillen (D-NY)
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)
- Jared Golden (D-ME)
House Democrats who voted to fund ICE:
- Tom Suozzi (D-NY)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Don Davis (D-NC)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX)
- Laura Gillen (D-NY)
- Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)
- Jared Golden (D-ME)
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Ditch Amazon!!!!!!!!
Amazon is the invisible backbone of ICE’s immigration crackdown
Lobbying dollars and a cozy relationship with the government have given the tech giant an outsize influence in the Department of Homeland Security.
www.technologyreview.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Ditch Amazon!!!!!!!!
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ICE is a rogue agency, weaponized by Donald Trump to terrorize communities.
I’m introducing the ICE Slush Fund Elimination Act to take back the $170 billion Trump dumped into ICE through his so-called Big Beautiful Bill.
I’m introducing the ICE Slush Fund Elimination Act to take back the $170 billion Trump dumped into ICE through his so-called Big Beautiful Bill.
January 14, 2026 at 4:54 PM
ICE is a rogue agency, weaponized by Donald Trump to terrorize communities.
I’m introducing the ICE Slush Fund Elimination Act to take back the $170 billion Trump dumped into ICE through his so-called Big Beautiful Bill.
I’m introducing the ICE Slush Fund Elimination Act to take back the $170 billion Trump dumped into ICE through his so-called Big Beautiful Bill.
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The president of the United States is extorting the Federal Reserve Board Chairman by threatening criminal prosecution if he doesn't lower interest rates.
DOJ is compromised, legacy media is cowed and Big Law is AWOL. As I wrote last year: "We are on our own."
DOJ is compromised, legacy media is cowed and Big Law is AWOL. As I wrote last year: "We are on our own."
We Are on Our Own
From Marc | Our institutions are not going to save us. Only we can do that.
www.democracydocket.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:01 AM
The president of the United States is extorting the Federal Reserve Board Chairman by threatening criminal prosecution if he doesn't lower interest rates.
DOJ is compromised, legacy media is cowed and Big Law is AWOL. As I wrote last year: "We are on our own."
DOJ is compromised, legacy media is cowed and Big Law is AWOL. As I wrote last year: "We are on our own."