Jilly B
@jillybcooks.bsky.social
writer, home chef, mixologist, friend of animals and nature
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Donald Trump and Joe Biden at 9/11 ceremonies today. Trump in DC. Biden in NYC. (REUTERS)
September 11, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Donald Trump and Joe Biden at 9/11 ceremonies today. Trump in DC. Biden in NYC. (REUTERS)
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$4 BILLION. That’s how much the Trump Administration has now spent paying companies to cancel offshore wind projects that would have lowered your electric bill.
Yes, you heard that right: they are PAYING to keep more energy off the grid and your bills higher.
Yes, you heard that right: they are PAYING to keep more energy off the grid and your bills higher.
Trump Administration to Pay RWE to Cancel Wind Leases
It was the fifth such deal struck by the administration to get companies to drop offshore wind projects.
www.nytimes.com
August 7, 2026 at 1:18 PM
$4 BILLION. That’s how much the Trump Administration has now spent paying companies to cancel offshore wind projects that would have lowered your electric bill.
Yes, you heard that right: they are PAYING to keep more energy off the grid and your bills higher.
Yes, you heard that right: they are PAYING to keep more energy off the grid and your bills higher.
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#ICE #DV1 #ProudBlue
#MohammadNazeerPaktiawal
A U.S. Special Forces combat ally survived a decade of war, only to die in ICE custody inside 24 hours. His veteran comrades are furious, calling it the ultimate betrayal. Here’s what happened to Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal
#MohammadNazeerPaktiawal
A U.S. Special Forces combat ally survived a decade of war, only to die in ICE custody inside 24 hours. His veteran comrades are furious, calling it the ultimate betrayal. Here’s what happened to Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal
July 31, 2026 at 2:01 AM
#ICE #DV1 #ProudBlue
#MohammadNazeerPaktiawal
A U.S. Special Forces combat ally survived a decade of war, only to die in ICE custody inside 24 hours. His veteran comrades are furious, calling it the ultimate betrayal. Here’s what happened to Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal
#MohammadNazeerPaktiawal
A U.S. Special Forces combat ally survived a decade of war, only to die in ICE custody inside 24 hours. His veteran comrades are furious, calling it the ultimate betrayal. Here’s what happened to Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal
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The large spending on data centers is when they are being built. After that they are a large room of computers with relatively few employees.
July 31, 2026 at 1:09 PM
The large spending on data centers is when they are being built. After that they are a large room of computers with relatively few employees.
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Bernie Moreno is the soulless grifter the people of Ohio dumped Sherrod Brown for
Bernie Moreno was a car salesman with a record of wage theft and employment discrimination.
Anthony Fauci was the director of NIAID from 1984 to 2022 and in 2008 was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work fighting HIV/AIDS in that role.
Anthony Fauci was the director of NIAID from 1984 to 2022 and in 2008 was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work fighting HIV/AIDS in that role.
Moreno to Fauci: "Who the fuck did you think you were?"
July 29, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Bernie Moreno is the soulless grifter the people of Ohio dumped Sherrod Brown for
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BINGO: "I’m going to hold you by both shoulders and look you in the eye. The media loves Trump. They suffered greatly under Biden due to the 'competence penalty.' Joe knew how to do the job and he made it boring so you could just turn off the TV and live your life." bluevirginia.us/2026/07/satu...
July 26, 2026 at 9:58 AM
BINGO: "I’m going to hold you by both shoulders and look you in the eye. The media loves Trump. They suffered greatly under Biden due to the 'competence penalty.' Joe knew how to do the job and he made it boring so you could just turn off the TV and live your life." bluevirginia.us/2026/07/satu...
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The pool is empty.
There is no gash.
Trump is still saying vandals did it.
Trump lies with every breath.
There is no gash.
Trump is still saying vandals did it.
Trump lies with every breath.
July 14, 2026 at 1:32 PM
The pool is empty.
There is no gash.
Trump is still saying vandals did it.
Trump lies with every breath.
There is no gash.
Trump is still saying vandals did it.
Trump lies with every breath.
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🇧🇪 Belgium 4 - 🇺🇸 USA 1
Can't say the Knicks didn't warn you Team USA.
Can't say the Knicks didn't warn you Team USA.
July 7, 2026 at 2:05 AM
🇧🇪 Belgium 4 - 🇺🇸 USA 1
Can't say the Knicks didn't warn you Team USA.
Can't say the Knicks didn't warn you Team USA.
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Graham Platner’s history of sexual assault proves he does not belong in the US Senate. He belongs on the Supreme Court.
by Susan Collins
by Susan Collins
July 7, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Graham Platner’s history of sexual assault proves he does not belong in the US Senate. He belongs on the Supreme Court.
by Susan Collins
by Susan Collins
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Stock trades by President.
The blatant corruption is just staggering
The blatant corruption is just staggering
July 2, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Stock trades by President.
The blatant corruption is just staggering
The blatant corruption is just staggering
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The reasoning here is absurd enough that it should be part of the story:
"Supreme Court rules that Trump statements that Haitians 'probably have AIDS,' are 'poisoning the blood of our country,' are 'eating cats and dogs," do not constitute racial animus."
"Supreme Court rules that Trump statements that Haitians 'probably have AIDS,' are 'poisoning the blood of our country,' are 'eating cats and dogs," do not constitute racial animus."
June 25, 2026 at 2:58 PM
The reasoning here is absurd enough that it should be part of the story:
"Supreme Court rules that Trump statements that Haitians 'probably have AIDS,' are 'poisoning the blood of our country,' are 'eating cats and dogs," do not constitute racial animus."
"Supreme Court rules that Trump statements that Haitians 'probably have AIDS,' are 'poisoning the blood of our country,' are 'eating cats and dogs," do not constitute racial animus."
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Can somebody explain to me why the rule is "if you can't make rent, cut out the streaming apps, lattes, and avocado toasts" but it's never "if you can't afford your workers a living wage, cut out the mega-yachts, rockets, and spaceships."
June 16, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Can somebody explain to me why the rule is "if you can't make rent, cut out the streaming apps, lattes, and avocado toasts" but it's never "if you can't afford your workers a living wage, cut out the mega-yachts, rockets, and spaceships."
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NEWS: Virginia Dems have filed a motion asking the Supreme Court of Virginia to delay issuing its mandate striking down the congressional redistricting referendum.
The filing states the Commonwealth intends to file an emergency petition with the U.S. Supreme Court of seeking review of the decision.
The filing states the Commonwealth intends to file an emergency petition with the U.S. Supreme Court of seeking review of the decision.
May 8, 2026 at 9:18 PM
NEWS: Virginia Dems have filed a motion asking the Supreme Court of Virginia to delay issuing its mandate striking down the congressional redistricting referendum.
The filing states the Commonwealth intends to file an emergency petition with the U.S. Supreme Court of seeking review of the decision.
The filing states the Commonwealth intends to file an emergency petition with the U.S. Supreme Court of seeking review of the decision.
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Democrats offered amendments to use this money to fund health care, school meals, childcare, and reverse Republican cuts to SNAP and food assistance. Republicans blocked Every. Single. One.
The Big Ugly Bill 2.0 will now come to the House. As you know, I am a HELL NO.
(2/2)
The Big Ugly Bill 2.0 will now come to the House. As you know, I am a HELL NO.
(2/2)
April 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Democrats offered amendments to use this money to fund health care, school meals, childcare, and reverse Republican cuts to SNAP and food assistance. Republicans blocked Every. Single. One.
The Big Ugly Bill 2.0 will now come to the House. As you know, I am a HELL NO.
(2/2)
The Big Ugly Bill 2.0 will now come to the House. As you know, I am a HELL NO.
(2/2)
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So much false equivalence in media on gerrymandering in Texas vs California & Virginia. California and Virginia maps approved by the voters. That's a huge difference not enough people pointing out
April 22, 2026 at 12:47 AM
So much false equivalence in media on gerrymandering in Texas vs California & Virginia. California and Virginia maps approved by the voters. That's a huge difference not enough people pointing out
Because who wouldn't want their tax dollars going to unnecessary wars instead of taking care of their neighbors.
April 2, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Because who wouldn't want their tax dollars going to unnecessary wars instead of taking care of their neighbors.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/21/u... Here's Robert Mueller's obituary and an important lesson about being an American
Robert S. Mueller III, 81, Dies; Rebuilt F.B.I. and Led Trump Inquiry
www.nytimes.com
March 22, 2026 at 11:40 AM
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/21/u... Here's Robert Mueller's obituary and an important lesson about being an American
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If you think the SAVE Act isn’t about disenfranchising women,
look at who’s pushing it.
Scott Yenor, tied to a men only Christian nationalist group and the Heritage Foundation behind Project 2025.
#NoPayToVoteSaveAct
Pass it on 👇🏼
look at who’s pushing it.
Scott Yenor, tied to a men only Christian nationalist group and the Heritage Foundation behind Project 2025.
#NoPayToVoteSaveAct
Pass it on 👇🏼
March 20, 2026 at 4:04 PM
If you think the SAVE Act isn’t about disenfranchising women,
look at who’s pushing it.
Scott Yenor, tied to a men only Christian nationalist group and the Heritage Foundation behind Project 2025.
#NoPayToVoteSaveAct
Pass it on 👇🏼
look at who’s pushing it.
Scott Yenor, tied to a men only Christian nationalist group and the Heritage Foundation behind Project 2025.
#NoPayToVoteSaveAct
Pass it on 👇🏼
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The way our nation turned its back on those who helped us at great risk to themselves and their families is an unforgivable national shame.
We owed Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal. Instead, ICE arrested him in front of his children and he died in their custody. We failed him and his family.
We owed Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal. Instead, ICE arrested him in front of his children and he died in their custody. We failed him and his family.
Afghan who fought for US forces dies in ICE custody as Trump on track for grim record
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Afghan who fought for US forces dies in ICE custody as Trump on track for grim record
Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal served with U.S. forces in Afghanistan and legally evacuated the country, then died within a day of being taken into ICE custody, according to his family
www.independent.co.uk
March 15, 2026 at 7:39 PM
The way our nation turned its back on those who helped us at great risk to themselves and their families is an unforgivable national shame.
We owed Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal. Instead, ICE arrested him in front of his children and he died in their custody. We failed him and his family.
We owed Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal. Instead, ICE arrested him in front of his children and he died in their custody. We failed him and his family.
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