@namedbev.bsky.social
Retired lawyer. Want to grow my own vegetables and become more self-sufficient. A work in progress in that regard. Passionate for all human rights, and I detest hypocrisy and grifters. Progressive Democrat, through and through.
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Native American women are about 1.5% of the population but have been historically underrepresented in government.
This year, three Native American women could make history if elected. Their victories would mark a significant stride toward better representation. https://bit.ly/4qvenNx
This year, three Native American women could make history if elected. Their victories would mark a significant stride toward better representation. https://bit.ly/4qvenNx
August 21, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Finally
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Scientists say climate change, caused mainly by burning oil, coal and gas, is making the Mediterranean Sea hotter, bringing hundreds of new and invasive fish species that decimate indigenous populations.
https://to.pbs.org/4q3nQLY
https://to.pbs.org/4q3nQLY
The Mediterranean's warming waters are drawing hundreds of invasive species
Scientists say climate change, caused mainly by burning oil, coal and gas, is making the Mediterranean Sea hotter, bringing hundreds of new and invasive fish species that decimate indigenous populatio...
www.pbs.org
August 20, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Scientists say climate change, caused mainly by burning oil, coal and gas, is making the Mediterranean Sea hotter, bringing hundreds of new and invasive fish species that decimate indigenous populations.
https://to.pbs.org/4q3nQLY
https://to.pbs.org/4q3nQLY
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Postpartum psychosis has long been stigmatized and poorly understood.
Maternal mental health experts explain what you need to know about the condition:
Maternal mental health experts explain what you need to know about the condition:
3 things people get wrong about postpartum psychosis
Postpartum psychosis, the condition at the heart of the Lindsay Clancy trial, has long been stigmatized and poorly understood. Experts explain what you need to know.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Postpartum psychosis has long been stigmatized and poorly understood.
Maternal mental health experts explain what you need to know about the condition:
Maternal mental health experts explain what you need to know about the condition:
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Donald Trump is breaking yet another law to help his friends. trib.al/YcW3rgD
How Trump is Making the U.S. the Money Laundering Capital of the World
Donald Trump is breaking yet another law to help his friends.
trib.al
August 15, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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"A new policy for deciding who gets health care coverage through the federal/state Medicaid program is being sold on the idea that forcing a few layabouts off the list will help the rest of us by saving taxpayers money," The Salt Lake Tribune editorial board writes. "That idea is false."
Tribune Editorial: Work requirements for Medicaid are cruel, expensive and hurt everyone
"A new policy for deciding who gets health care coverage through the federal/state Medicaid program is being sold on the idea that forcing a few layabouts off the list will help the rest of us by saving taxpayers money," The Salt Lake Tribune editorial board writes. "That idea is false."
www.sltrib.com
August 15, 2026 at 9:57 PM
"A new policy for deciding who gets health care coverage through the federal/state Medicaid program is being sold on the idea that forcing a few layabouts off the list will help the rest of us by saving taxpayers money," The Salt Lake Tribune editorial board writes. "That idea is false."
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A ton of money. Privacy. Safe food. These are only a few of the things that Elon Musk and DOGE's nonsense has cost us as a nation.
Elon Musk’s DOGE promised savings, but it's cost us a fortune
A new report from the Government Accountability Office misses the point entirely.
www.motherjones.com
August 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A ton of money. Privacy. Safe food. These are only a few of the things that Elon Musk and DOGE's nonsense has cost us as a nation.
Isn't this the reason we have a 25th Amendment?
President Donald Trump again took to Truth Social to dump a load of AI-generated images and ominous messages.
Trump poses with George Washington in unhinged posting spree
President Donald Trump again took to Truth Social to dump a load of AI-generated images and ominous messages.On Saturday afternoon, Trump returned to Truth Social after posting about his "GREAT!" relationship with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. He followed it up with a new string of images depic...
bit.ly
August 15, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Isn't this the reason we have a 25th Amendment?
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Cash bail, mandatory minimums, incarcerating children as adults—the Trump-led GOP is destroying decades of criminal justice reforms for “tough on crime” policies that are not only cruel but objectively don’t work. @rattlingthebars.bsky.social
therealnews.com/republicans-...
therealnews.com/republicans-...
Republicans’ ‘dumb on crime’ crusade in Washington, DC, is coming to your state next
Cash bail, mandatory minimums, incarcerating children as adults—the Trump-led GOP is destroying decades of criminal justice reforms for “tough on crime” policies that are not only cruel but objectivel...
therealnews.com
July 28, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Cash bail, mandatory minimums, incarcerating children as adults—the Trump-led GOP is destroying decades of criminal justice reforms for “tough on crime” policies that are not only cruel but objectively don’t work. @rattlingthebars.bsky.social
therealnews.com/republicans-...
therealnews.com/republicans-...
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NEW: ProPublica reviewed hundreds of cases in which judges criticized the actions of Justice Department lawyers.
We found judges nominated by both parties who are frustrated that they can no longer take the government at its word.
We found judges nominated by both parties who are frustrated that they can no longer take the government at its word.
Federal Judges Chastise Trump’s Justice Department for “Unlawful,” “Unethical” and “Unseemly” Conduct
ProPublica reviewed hundreds of cases in which judges criticized the actions of federal prosecutors. In many, judges expressed frustration that they can no longer take the government at its word.
www.propublica.org
July 28, 2026 at 1:10 PM
NEW: ProPublica reviewed hundreds of cases in which judges criticized the actions of Justice Department lawyers.
We found judges nominated by both parties who are frustrated that they can no longer take the government at its word.
We found judges nominated by both parties who are frustrated that they can no longer take the government at its word.
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Fifa’s president Gianni Infantino is planning to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors under a scheme that could potentially earn him tens of millions of pounds, sources have told The Times
World Cup for sale: Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in tournament
www.thetimes.com
July 29, 2026 at 1:36 AM
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ICE report reviewed by the Guardian discloses a patient was ‘subject to force feeding, hydration or urinary catheterization’, which experts have described as torture
Trump administration forced treatment on hunger striker in ICE detention, document reveals
www.theguardian.com
July 29, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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The White House used a second song by Katy Perry in a TikTok post after she said she was “appalled and angry” by the use of “Firework” in a video flaunting military strikes.
White House Doubles Down After Katy Perry Said She Was ‘Appalled’ By Use Of Her Song On TikTok
The White House used a second song by Katy Perry in a TikTok post after she said she was “appalled and angry” by the use of “Firework” in a video flaunting military strikes.
www.forbes.com
July 29, 2026 at 1:20 AM
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July 29, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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Let's leave this country. We don't get our money's worth being part of the U. S.
Citing fraud, feds halt more than $1B in Medicaid money for California, Minnesota arkansasadvocate.com/2026/07/21/r...
Citing fraud, feds halt more than $1B in Medicaid money for California, Minnesota | Arkansas Advocate
The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is freezing more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota in an effort to crack down on fraud.
arkansasadvocate.com
July 21, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Let's leave this country. We don't get our money's worth being part of the U. S.
Wow! Would love to know about its investments.
CalPERS just had one of its best years in a decade. Why it matters to taxpayers
CalPERS recorded a double-digit investment return for a second consecutive year. The California pension fund hit 14.8% in 2025-26.
CalPERS recorded a double-digit investment return for a second consecutive year. The California pension fund hit 14.8% in 2025-26.
CalPERS just had one of its best years in a decade. Why it matters to taxpayers
CalPERS recorded a double-digit investment return for a second consecutive year. The California pension fund hit 14.8% in 2025-26.
cal.news
July 15, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Wow! Would love to know about its investments.
I was diagnosed with asthma and given an inhaler by an Israeli pharmacist years ago. I've had meds for serious conditions refilled by pharmacists in several European countries. Why not let pharmacists take care of non-life-threatening conditions?
Lawmakers overrode a Gov. Dunleavy veto to pass a law that expands what pharmacists can do in the state. Experts say it will allow more Alaskans to access lifesaving care and medications for opioid use disorder.
New Alaska law will allow pharmacists to provide more healthcare
Lawmakers overrode a Gov. Dunleavy veto to pass a law that expands what pharmacists can do in the state. Experts say it will allow more Alaskans to access lifesaving care and medications for opioid use disorder.
akpub.io
July 15, 2026 at 1:32 AM
I was diagnosed with asthma and given an inhaler by an Israeli pharmacist years ago. I've had meds for serious conditions refilled by pharmacists in several European countries. Why not let pharmacists take care of non-life-threatening conditions?
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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: "Perhaps we underestimated Spain," write our World Cup reporters. "Spain’s hugely impressive victory over France served as a reminder that there’s no team better at passing the ball in world football." nyti.ms/4w3Rz9N
Spain outclasses France to reach World Cup final, was it always the No 1 team?
All you need to know about the World Cup semifinal between France and Spain
nyti.ms
July 14, 2026 at 10:38 PM
From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: "Perhaps we underestimated Spain," write our World Cup reporters. "Spain’s hugely impressive victory over France served as a reminder that there’s no team better at passing the ball in world football." nyti.ms/4w3Rz9N
Let's have Dr. Mary Trump take her uncle's place as president.
Sen. Darline Graham is sworn in to fill the seat of her older brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, three days after he died unexpectedly.
Darline Graham is sworn in as senator to fill her brother Lindsey Graham’s seat
Though she was previously not a politician or public figure, she is expected to be a reliable vote for the Republican majority.
nbcnews.to
July 15, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Let's have Dr. Mary Trump take her uncle's place as president.
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As wealth concentrates at the top, upper-crust tax rates have declined. Go figure.
Why billionaires pay much less tax than the average American
As wealth concentrates at the top, upper-crust tax rates have declined. Go figure.
www.motherjones.com
July 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
As wealth concentrates at the top, upper-crust tax rates have declined. Go figure.
Calling on the 25th Amendment to enter the conversation
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump re-posted a bizarre AI-generated image on social media with the American flag superimposed over three different countries, seemingly reigniting calls to annex Canada, Greenland, Cuba, and Venezuela into the union.
Trump posts map showing the US taking over Canada, Venezuela, and Greenland
www.irishstar.com
July 15, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Calling on the 25th Amendment to enter the conversation
These should be in museums.
A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world's largest and most complete specimens has sold for a record $50.1 million at an auction.
Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million
A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world’s largest and most complete specimens has sold for a record $50.1 million at an auction.
bit.ly
July 15, 2026 at 12:24 AM
These should be in museums.
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His career was not without honor. But when his country needed him most, he failed it. In the competition between honor and imperfection that played out within Graham’s soul, it’s pretty clear which side won.
trib.al/DxwEm0R
trib.al/DxwEm0R
Lindsey Graham’s Legacy? It’s
About One Thing Only, and It Isn’t Good
He alone had the moral authority within the Republican Party to try to stop Donald Trump, especially after January 6. He chose not to. That’s what we must remember today.
trib.al
July 13, 2026 at 7:04 PM
His career was not without honor. But when his country needed him most, he failed it. In the competition between honor and imperfection that played out within Graham’s soul, it’s pretty clear which side won.
trib.al/DxwEm0R
trib.al/DxwEm0R
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‘Organizations that have kept women and girls alive through the world’s worst crises risk becoming another casualty of war’ a UN Women chief says
One million women lost access to humanitarian support in past 18 months, UN report shows
www.theguardian.com
July 10, 2026 at 9:45 PM
‘Organizations that have kept women and girls alive through the world’s worst crises risk becoming another casualty of war’ a UN Women chief says
Oh, sheesh
How would anyone at Fox News ever know what libraries are like?
(And could they be a bit more specific as to which ones?)
(And could they be a bit more specific as to which ones?)
July 10, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Oh, sheesh
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So ICE has thugs wearing “media” vests and masks filming protesters, something that is totally normal in a democracy www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
Dan Haar: Fake news? No, fake media may be the real danger at a Connecticut ICE raid
"This is a reality-TV-show president... And it sounds to me like they were making a reality TV show," Amanda Crawford said.
www.ctinsider.com
July 10, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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