Jo Marie McCann
@jpm1999.bsky.social
Retired. Wanna-be political activist
Ongoing efforts to spread facts and dispel misinformation.
Ongoing efforts to spread facts and dispel misinformation.
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Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.
September 14, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.
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The president has taken a hostage
Exclusive: Leaders of the Kennedy Center say the center is on the brink of bankruptcy and argue that putting the president’s name on its facade — and thus ensuring his fundraising efforts — may be the only way to avoid a “certain fiscal collapse.”
Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show
Officials said the center is facing “certain fiscal collapse” within weeks, insist that adding President Donald Trump’s name may be the only way to avoid bankruptcy.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 14, 2026 at 12:17 PM
The president has taken a hostage
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Police have arrested a man in the case of Tasia Fortune, the Black woman found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi
Mississippi police make arrest in Tasia Fortune case after medical examiner rules death a homicide | CNN
Police in Jackson, Mississippi, have arrested a man in the case of Tasia Fortune, the 29-year-old Black woman found hanging from a tree outside an abandoned house last month, following the state medic...
www.cnn.com
September 11, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Police have arrested a man in the case of Tasia Fortune, the Black woman found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi
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When are we going to get rid of RFKJr and his minions and get this kind of stuff over with?
www.newsweek.com/pork-recall-...
www.newsweek.com/pork-recall-...
Pork recall in 8 states as highest warning issued
USDA recalled pork guanciale in eight states over possible listeria contamination amid a surge in foodborne-illness cases.
www.newsweek.com
September 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM
When are we going to get rid of RFKJr and his minions and get this kind of stuff over with?
www.newsweek.com/pork-recall-...
www.newsweek.com/pork-recall-...
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Fot the record, there were zero fatal U.S. commercial airline crashes during Pete Buttigieg’s tenure as U.S. Secretary of Transportation from 2021 to 2025…
September 8, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Fot the record, there were zero fatal U.S. commercial airline crashes during Pete Buttigieg’s tenure as U.S. Secretary of Transportation from 2021 to 2025…
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This fucking site caused so much grief and stress.
Charlie Kirk’s nonprofit Turning Point USA’s Professor Watchlist, which claims it uncovers the most radical left wing professors from universities that are known to suppress the conservative voices and advance the progressive agenda," has been taken down.
Turning Point USA's Professor Watchlist is down. Instructors describe its impact
This week marks one year since the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. While the nonprofit he created, Turning Point USA, is still working to engage young conservative voters ahead of the m...
www.nbcwashington.com
September 9, 2026 at 2:51 AM
This fucking site caused so much grief and stress.
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This happens as Republicans slowly realize that contrary to what they heard on Rupert Murdoch TV, the US economy was firing on all pistons as the Biden administration ended, and it's been all downhill since Trump took over.
September 7, 2026 at 3:49 PM
This happens as Republicans slowly realize that contrary to what they heard on Rupert Murdoch TV, the US economy was firing on all pistons as the Biden administration ended, and it's been all downhill since Trump took over.
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"Trump’s unprovoked attack on Iran was so gratuitous that it alienated any potential allies, ensuring defeat as soon as Iran did not buckle. Similarly, a naked heist of VZ's resources dooms itself to failure bc it destroys the trust & political buy-in from constituencies required for such a project"
Trump’s colonialist Venezuela fever dream
Pillaging resources like this is the stuff of fascist regimes.
www.publicnotice.co
September 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
"Trump’s unprovoked attack on Iran was so gratuitous that it alienated any potential allies, ensuring defeat as soon as Iran did not buckle. Similarly, a naked heist of VZ's resources dooms itself to failure bc it destroys the trust & political buy-in from constituencies required for such a project"
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Roses are red
Our drugs should be purified
Our drugs should be purified
FDA confirms recall of allergy meds distributed nationwide
AN emergency medication distributed across the US has been recalled over fears some products may no longer be sterile. Customers reportedly discovered cracked and leaking vials, sparking concerns o…
www.the-sun.com
September 7, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Roses are red
Our drugs should be purified
Our drugs should be purified
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I knew this was coming. How many times does Trump have to keep screwing people over in farm states before they will stop voting for his sycophants?
September 7, 2026 at 10:58 PM
I knew this was coming. How many times does Trump have to keep screwing people over in farm states before they will stop voting for his sycophants?
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Vote Gina Hinojosa for Governor to save Texans from the data centers Abbott is allowing to destroy the state.
September 7, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Vote Gina Hinojosa for Governor to save Texans from the data centers Abbott is allowing to destroy the state.
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Good stuff here on how media has been using Sister Souljah gotcha moments against Dems for over 20 years as a "rite of passage" that just isn't applied equivalently to Republicans, no matter how loudly media figures deny it. Dems: Choose not to play.
If the media is going to insist that politicians denounce their supporters who make extremist statements, I have a suggestion for someone a bit more important than a Twitch streamer.
Denouncing Extremists
One of the media's favorite activities is demanding that Democratic politicians denounce individuals on their side who have made extreme statements.
This is a pattern that stretches back to the 1992 ...
campaign-trails.ghost.io
September 7, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Good stuff here on how media has been using Sister Souljah gotcha moments against Dems for over 20 years as a "rite of passage" that just isn't applied equivalently to Republicans, no matter how loudly media figures deny it. Dems: Choose not to play.
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It’s Mississippi Matters Monday, and I’ve got to say, this week’s topic really upsets me. A federal court just told Jackson residents that they don’t have a right to clean water. Let that sink in.
September 8, 2026 at 1:16 AM
It’s Mississippi Matters Monday, and I’ve got to say, this week’s topic really upsets me. A federal court just told Jackson residents that they don’t have a right to clean water. Let that sink in.
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WORKING PEOPLE DESERVE A SEAT AT THE TABLE IN THE U.S. SENATE
We created the Nebraska Fairness Plan to reflect the priorities I would carry to Washington on behalf of hard-working Nebraskans. #Vote
www.osbornforsenate.com/plans
We created the Nebraska Fairness Plan to reflect the priorities I would carry to Washington on behalf of hard-working Nebraskans. #Vote
www.osbornforsenate.com/plans
September 8, 2026 at 11:25 AM
WORKING PEOPLE DESERVE A SEAT AT THE TABLE IN THE U.S. SENATE
We created the Nebraska Fairness Plan to reflect the priorities I would carry to Washington on behalf of hard-working Nebraskans. #Vote
www.osbornforsenate.com/plans
We created the Nebraska Fairness Plan to reflect the priorities I would carry to Washington on behalf of hard-working Nebraskans. #Vote
www.osbornforsenate.com/plans
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"Marshall, a Republican seeking re-election this fall, filed lawsuits against more than 700 patients with outstanding bills ... Marshall's lawyers garnished patients’ paychecks and bank accounts. They routinely charged patients an 18% annual interest rate."
Roger Marshall Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He’s a Senator. (Gift Article)
Patients sued by Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas were routinely charged 18 percent interest, The Times found. Some had bank accounts garnished.
www.nytimes.com
September 8, 2026 at 1:46 PM
"Marshall, a Republican seeking re-election this fall, filed lawsuits against more than 700 patients with outstanding bills ... Marshall's lawyers garnished patients’ paychecks and bank accounts. They routinely charged patients an 18% annual interest rate."
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1. Elon Musk is spending millions pushing Americans to VoteSafe, which bills itself as a voter registration site but is actually a digital surveillance machine.
September 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
1. Elon Musk is spending millions pushing Americans to VoteSafe, which bills itself as a voter registration site but is actually a digital surveillance machine.
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The Trump administration is seeking greater U.S. access to Venezuela's minerals, including gold, as it expands its push to gain control and influence over the South American country's vast natural resources beyond oil, according to three sources familiar with the discussions.
US seeks more access to Venezuela's mineral wealth after tapping its oil, sources say
The Trump administration is seeking greater U.S. access to Venezuela's minerals, including gold, as it expands its push to gain control and influence over the South American country's vast natural resources beyond oil, according to three sources familiar with the discussions.
reut.rs
September 8, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The Trump administration is seeking greater U.S. access to Venezuela's minerals, including gold, as it expands its push to gain control and influence over the South American country's vast natural resources beyond oil, according to three sources familiar with the discussions.
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Damn it. Dr. Bunch is terrific.
Breaking: Lonnie Bunch, the head of the Smithsonian Institution, is stepping down, @kelseyables.bsky.social reports. His departure comes amid months of clashes with the White House.
Lonnie Bunch Is Leaving the Smithsonian
After months of clashes with the White House, the historian and leader of the institution is retiring later this year.
bit.ly
September 8, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Damn it. Dr. Bunch is terrific.
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A federal appeals court ruled that an acting U.S. attorney in New York was serving illegally when he issued subpoenas to New York Attorney General Letitia James. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Acting U.S. attorney was serving illegally when he subpoenaed Letitia James, appeals court rules
As a result, Sarcone’s 2025 investigations into one of Trump’s biggest foes, James, cannot move forward. The subpoenas had sought information about James’ case against Trump as well as a separate case...
www.democracydocket.com
August 21, 2026 at 9:55 PM
A federal appeals court ruled that an acting U.S. attorney in New York was serving illegally when he issued subpoenas to New York Attorney General Letitia James. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Jeeeeeez
Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act. Trump vetoed it. Congress overrode his veto on a bipartisan vote. So Trump has decided to simply not enforce the law.
I do not understand the role of Congress anymore. I guess they just make suggestions?
I do not understand the role of Congress anymore. I guess they just make suggestions?
Treasury Scales Back Scrutiny of U.S. Shell Companies (Gift Article)
The Trump administration will not enforce reporting requirements of the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act, which was intended to crack down on money laundering.
www.nytimes.com
August 13, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Jeeeeeez
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With everyone obsessing over a handful of DSA candidates, the broader trend that might be getting missed across the country is that lots of Dem primary voters seem to have decided it is time for a new generation of younger nominees in lots of places.
August 12, 2026 at 12:49 AM
With everyone obsessing over a handful of DSA candidates, the broader trend that might be getting missed across the country is that lots of Dem primary voters seem to have decided it is time for a new generation of younger nominees in lots of places.
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The Times notes it will be hard to assemble a veto-proof majority in Congress to override the Trump-Saudi nuclear proliferation deal.
Maybe. But the idea of helping the Saudis go nuclear could--and should--generate opposition across the board. Will be interesting.
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/u...
Maybe. But the idea of helping the Saudis go nuclear could--and should--generate opposition across the board. Will be interesting.
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/u...
Saudis Reach Deal With U.S. That Could Let Them Enrich Nuclear Fuel
U.S. lawmakers and Israeli officials have expressed opposition to such a plan, to be announced Wednesday, fearing that the kingdom could use a civilian nuclear project to develop nuclear weapons.
www.nytimes.com
July 22, 2026 at 11:56 AM
The Times notes it will be hard to assemble a veto-proof majority in Congress to override the Trump-Saudi nuclear proliferation deal.
Maybe. But the idea of helping the Saudis go nuclear could--and should--generate opposition across the board. Will be interesting.
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/u...
Maybe. But the idea of helping the Saudis go nuclear could--and should--generate opposition across the board. Will be interesting.
www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/u...
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The satellite that watches the eastern United States for storms went blind for 20 hours in July. NOAA cannot yet say why. Its backup sits weeks away from taking over. This is what a warning system looks like after the people who ran it were cut and its research arm marked for the axe.
July 22, 2026 at 1:28 AM
The satellite that watches the eastern United States for storms went blind for 20 hours in July. NOAA cannot yet say why. Its backup sits weeks away from taking over. This is what a warning system looks like after the people who ran it were cut and its research arm marked for the axe.
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