Divagate
@divagate.bsky.social
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Divagate
@divagate.bsky.social
· Jan 20
Seeking a social media home that hasn't been ruined by the tech bros. I miss the simpler days of MySpace.
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When a president tries to silence critical journalism AND replace it with government propaganda, that's a direct attack on our democracy.
Trump's media bans are unconstitutional and un-American.
Trump's media bans are unconstitutional and un-American.
September 25, 2026 at 6:32 PM
When a president tries to silence critical journalism AND replace it with government propaganda, that's a direct attack on our democracy.
Trump's media bans are unconstitutional and un-American.
Trump's media bans are unconstitutional and un-American.
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If a politician takes money from weapons manufacturers, don't be surprised when they back weapons contracts.
If a politician takes money from Big Pharma, don't be surprised when they try to stop guaranteed healthcare.
That's why I don't take ANY corporate money. None.
If a politician takes money from Big Pharma, don't be surprised when they try to stop guaranteed healthcare.
That's why I don't take ANY corporate money. None.
September 25, 2026 at 1:03 PM
If a politician takes money from weapons manufacturers, don't be surprised when they back weapons contracts.
If a politician takes money from Big Pharma, don't be surprised when they try to stop guaranteed healthcare.
That's why I don't take ANY corporate money. None.
If a politician takes money from Big Pharma, don't be surprised when they try to stop guaranteed healthcare.
That's why I don't take ANY corporate money. None.
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Never been to the opera before?
Now’s your chance. We’re giving away 70,000 free tickets to the @metopera at the iconic Lincoln Center. Go to on.nyc.gov/opera to enter the lottery. There’s not a bad seat in the house.
Now’s your chance. We’re giving away 70,000 free tickets to the @metopera at the iconic Lincoln Center. Go to on.nyc.gov/opera to enter the lottery. There’s not a bad seat in the house.
September 24, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Never been to the opera before?
Now’s your chance. We’re giving away 70,000 free tickets to the @metopera at the iconic Lincoln Center. Go to on.nyc.gov/opera to enter the lottery. There’s not a bad seat in the house.
Now’s your chance. We’re giving away 70,000 free tickets to the @metopera at the iconic Lincoln Center. Go to on.nyc.gov/opera to enter the lottery. There’s not a bad seat in the house.
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DoorDash has ripped off more than 260,000 NYC delivery workers. We’re making them pay $131.5 million — the largest worker settlement in City history.
This is New York, where hard work pays and greed will cost you.
This is New York, where hard work pays and greed will cost you.
September 22, 2026 at 6:46 PM
DoorDash has ripped off more than 260,000 NYC delivery workers. We’re making them pay $131.5 million — the largest worker settlement in City history.
This is New York, where hard work pays and greed will cost you.
This is New York, where hard work pays and greed will cost you.
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America is free only when the media is competitive, independent, and accountable to the people.
apnews.com/article/warn...
apnews.com/article/warn...
States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal
Twelve states and Hollywood writers challenging Paramount’s buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery have agreed to settle their lawsuits against the mega merger.
apnews.com
September 22, 2026 at 8:11 PM
America is free only when the media is competitive, independent, and accountable to the people.
apnews.com/article/warn...
apnews.com/article/warn...
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Congratulations to @1199seiu.org and the nearly 70,000 CDPAP care workers who filed for the largest union election in American history. These workers make it possible for New Yorkers to live safely and independently at home. I’m proud to stand with them in the fight for a union.
History is in the making!
Caregivers like Ingeri dedicate their lives to caring for others. Now, CDPAP caregivers across NYS are voting to join the 1199 family, gaining the support, advocacy, and collective power that make the union difference.
@nytimes.com article: digital.1199seiu.org/nytcdpap
Caregivers like Ingeri dedicate their lives to caring for others. Now, CDPAP caregivers across NYS are voting to join the 1199 family, gaining the support, advocacy, and collective power that make the union difference.
@nytimes.com article: digital.1199seiu.org/nytcdpap
Powerful New York Labor Group Seeks to Unionize 190,000 Health Workers
The Service Employees International Union said it had enough signatures to trigger a vote by personal assistants who care for relatives and friends at home.
digital.1199seiu.org
September 23, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Congratulations to @1199seiu.org and the nearly 70,000 CDPAP care workers who filed for the largest union election in American history. These workers make it possible for New Yorkers to live safely and independently at home. I’m proud to stand with them in the fight for a union.
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Many of you are asking how you can help me.
My only ask is this: Spread the word about the threats to democracy and how we can fight back. Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket and share its content. demdock.com/4w6emld
My only ask is this: Spread the word about the threats to democracy and how we can fight back. Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket and share its content. demdock.com/4w6emld
September 23, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Many of you are asking how you can help me.
My only ask is this: Spread the word about the threats to democracy and how we can fight back. Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket and share its content. demdock.com/4w6emld
My only ask is this: Spread the word about the threats to democracy and how we can fight back. Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket and share its content. demdock.com/4w6emld
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“We need to see an urgent and unprecedented increase in political will and investment in a climate safe future. Nobody can read this report and conclude otherwise.”
Global heating will hit at least 1.8 C, UN warns, with "no good outcomes"
A return to 1.5 C is possible, scientists say, if we implement deep, rapid emissions cuts and carbon removal.
www.motherjones.com
September 4, 2026 at 4:15 AM
“We need to see an urgent and unprecedented increase in political will and investment in a climate safe future. Nobody can read this report and conclude otherwise.”
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“Remember, the Constitution doesn’t begin with, ‘I, the president.’ It begins with, ‘We, the people.’ ”
—Gloria Steinem at the 2017 Women’s March
—Gloria Steinem at the 2017 Women’s March
September 3, 2026 at 11:44 PM
“Remember, the Constitution doesn’t begin with, ‘I, the president.’ It begins with, ‘We, the people.’ ”
—Gloria Steinem at the 2017 Women’s March
—Gloria Steinem at the 2017 Women’s March
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BREAKING: A federal judge denied the DOJ's request to unblock USPS's new rule implementing parts of Trump's anti-mail voting order.
The judge found the rule is likely unconstitutional — and said the block isn't even an appealable order.
More to come.
The judge found the rule is likely unconstitutional — and said the block isn't even an appealable order.
More to come.
August 31, 2026 at 7:08 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge denied the DOJ's request to unblock USPS's new rule implementing parts of Trump's anti-mail voting order.
The judge found the rule is likely unconstitutional — and said the block isn't even an appealable order.
More to come.
The judge found the rule is likely unconstitutional — and said the block isn't even an appealable order.
More to come.
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H&R Block’s CEO admitted Trump’s tax law helped turn a record number of free customers into paying customers.
Why is Donald Trump helping tax prep companies get richer instead of making it easier for Americans to file their taxes?
Why is Donald Trump helping tax prep companies get richer instead of making it easier for Americans to file their taxes?
August 28, 2026 at 1:39 PM
H&R Block’s CEO admitted Trump’s tax law helped turn a record number of free customers into paying customers.
Why is Donald Trump helping tax prep companies get richer instead of making it easier for Americans to file their taxes?
Why is Donald Trump helping tax prep companies get richer instead of making it easier for Americans to file their taxes?
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You know something has gone terribly wrong when 94% of teachers have to dip into their own pockets to buy school supplies while the average Wall Street employee got a bonus of $246,900 in 2025. Hello?
August 27, 2026 at 10:15 PM
You know something has gone terribly wrong when 94% of teachers have to dip into their own pockets to buy school supplies while the average Wall Street employee got a bonus of $246,900 in 2025. Hello?
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For those of you that haven't read it, Chapter 10 of Project 2025 was literally about creating food insecurity by cutting safety nets and slashing regulations and restrictions on food production.
No, we weren't overreacting to Project 2025.
No, we weren't overreacting to Project 2025.
August 25, 2026 at 8:32 PM
For those of you that haven't read it, Chapter 10 of Project 2025 was literally about creating food insecurity by cutting safety nets and slashing regulations and restrictions on food production.
No, we weren't overreacting to Project 2025.
No, we weren't overreacting to Project 2025.
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We will always love you, Dolly. Rest in power ✊
August 25, 2026 at 11:54 PM
We will always love you, Dolly. Rest in power ✊
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gifted more than 332,000,000 books since it was first created 31 years ago.
August 25, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gifted more than 332,000,000 books since it was first created 31 years ago.
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Dolly Parton did all the good she could, for all the people she could, for as long as ever she could.
From her legendary songwriting to the Imagination Library—which sent 1 million books a month to children across the country—she was the best of America.
Dolly, we'll miss your great heart.
From her legendary songwriting to the Imagination Library—which sent 1 million books a month to children across the country—she was the best of America.
Dolly, we'll miss your great heart.
August 25, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Dolly Parton did all the good she could, for all the people she could, for as long as ever she could.
From her legendary songwriting to the Imagination Library—which sent 1 million books a month to children across the country—she was the best of America.
Dolly, we'll miss your great heart.
From her legendary songwriting to the Imagination Library—which sent 1 million books a month to children across the country—she was the best of America.
Dolly, we'll miss your great heart.
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This is truly heartbreaking. Dolly Parton was an extraordinary person and an irreplaceable champion of the working class. We are a better country because of her.
August 25, 2026 at 7:21 PM
This is truly heartbreaking. Dolly Parton was an extraordinary person and an irreplaceable champion of the working class. We are a better country because of her.
@deadlinewh.bsky.social @msnowevents.bsky.social putting Dateline slop on SiriusXM because there was an outage is not it. Rerun another daytime show if you have to, but not Dateline.
August 12, 2026 at 9:51 PM
@deadlinewh.bsky.social @msnowevents.bsky.social putting Dateline slop on SiriusXM because there was an outage is not it. Rerun another daytime show if you have to, but not Dateline.
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Meta just paid the lowest effective federal tax rate in its history.
Thanks to tax breaks and loopholes, it avoided $13.7B in 2025 federal income taxes.
But now it's planning to lay off 10% of its global workforce (8,000 people) by May 20 — with more job cuts later this year.
Trickle down hoax.
Thanks to tax breaks and loopholes, it avoided $13.7B in 2025 federal income taxes.
But now it's planning to lay off 10% of its global workforce (8,000 people) by May 20 — with more job cuts later this year.
Trickle down hoax.
April 20, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Meta just paid the lowest effective federal tax rate in its history.
Thanks to tax breaks and loopholes, it avoided $13.7B in 2025 federal income taxes.
But now it's planning to lay off 10% of its global workforce (8,000 people) by May 20 — with more job cuts later this year.
Trickle down hoax.
Thanks to tax breaks and loopholes, it avoided $13.7B in 2025 federal income taxes.
But now it's planning to lay off 10% of its global workforce (8,000 people) by May 20 — with more job cuts later this year.
Trickle down hoax.
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DOJ demanded voter files from all 50 states.
DOJ sued 31 states for refusing their demand.
My law firm intervened to protect voters in those cases.
DOJ is now 0-5.
My firm is 5-0.
Lesson: When we fight we win.
DOJ sued 31 states for refusing their demand.
My law firm intervened to protect voters in those cases.
DOJ is now 0-5.
My firm is 5-0.
Lesson: When we fight we win.
April 17, 2026 at 2:02 PM
DOJ demanded voter files from all 50 states.
DOJ sued 31 states for refusing their demand.
My law firm intervened to protect voters in those cases.
DOJ is now 0-5.
My firm is 5-0.
Lesson: When we fight we win.
DOJ sued 31 states for refusing their demand.
My law firm intervened to protect voters in those cases.
DOJ is now 0-5.
My firm is 5-0.
Lesson: When we fight we win.
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"The only way to lose in a fight against Trump is to try to appease him...
Those who "stand up for themselves and resist the ridiculous attempts at intimidation have prevailed..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Those who "stand up for themselves and resist the ridiculous attempts at intimidation have prevailed..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Federal judge rejects Trump’s dubious defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal
The demise of the president’s case is a demonstration of the benefits of fighting back — and of the folly of appeasement.
www.ms.now
April 13, 2026 at 7:33 PM
"The only way to lose in a fight against Trump is to try to appease him...
Those who "stand up for themselves and resist the ridiculous attempts at intimidation have prevailed..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Those who "stand up for themselves and resist the ridiculous attempts at intimidation have prevailed..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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When movies were shot on physical film, the film was measured in feet.
This is why any recorded thing is now called ‘footage.'
This is why any recorded thing is now called ‘footage.'
March 25, 2026 at 1:18 PM
When movies were shot on physical film, the film was measured in feet.
This is why any recorded thing is now called ‘footage.'
This is why any recorded thing is now called ‘footage.'
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It was not enough for Elon Musk's minions to gut the Social Security Agency.
An ex-DOGE engineer allegedly took SSA's master databases of personal information to a job in the private sector.
DOGE was never about fighting fraud. It was about exposing Americans to more of it.
An ex-DOGE engineer allegedly took SSA's master databases of personal information to a job in the private sector.
DOGE was never about fighting fraud. It was about exposing Americans to more of it.
Whistleblower claims ex-DOGE member says he took Social Security data to new job
The Social Security inspector general’s office is investigating allegations that the former DOGE engineer took sensitive data on a thumb drive in a major potential security breach, said people familia...
www.washingtonpost.com
March 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
It was not enough for Elon Musk's minions to gut the Social Security Agency.
An ex-DOGE engineer allegedly took SSA's master databases of personal information to a job in the private sector.
DOGE was never about fighting fraud. It was about exposing Americans to more of it.
An ex-DOGE engineer allegedly took SSA's master databases of personal information to a job in the private sector.
DOGE was never about fighting fraud. It was about exposing Americans to more of it.