Joy C.
@oremusjl.bsky.social
Semi retired from Dairy, now a Nana for triplets. Lived and worked in Tillamook, O.R., yes it is more than dairy. A beautiful place close to the coast. Relocated 2014 to help with my new grandchildren and live now in AZ. My son is a history teacher.
Republicans' Responsibility share.google/Ofy7DTlg4ceR...
Republicans' Responsibility
Republicans have to step in to stop McConnell from accidentally vot...
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September 17, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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Reminder that Kanye West performed in Tampa in June and is scheduled to play at the Cowboys’ stadium in November. There’s been no pushback from stadium owners.
The Macklemore-Ed Sheeran Dispute is a corporate threat to free speech
Billionaire Robert Kraft allegedly pressured Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore—and all the other opening acts who dropped out in solidarity—from the tour.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Reminder that Kanye West performed in Tampa in June and is scheduled to play at the Cowboys’ stadium in November. There’s been no pushback from stadium owners.
Source: The New York Times
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Teachers Want Screen Time Limits In School, Too
A new Gallup poll found that a majority of teachers “strongly” or “somewhat” support screen time limits in school, but the policies are hard to enforce.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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As the midterm elections approach, we see the world this Supreme Court created reflected back at us: billionaires trying to buy elections, Republican-run states rushing to gerrymander away Black representation in Congress, and a president who doesn’t think twice before illegally starting a war.
How the Supreme Court seized power to rule over the rest of us
A false mythology put the justices on top. The people could knock them down.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
As the midterm elections approach, we see the world this Supreme Court created reflected back at us: billionaires trying to buy elections, Republican-run states rushing to gerrymander away Black representation in Congress, and a president who doesn’t think twice before illegally starting a war.
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President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve agreed to a significant increase in interest rates — demanding that they do the opposite and make a massive cut instead.
'Cannot go on!' Trump melts down after Federal Reserve defies his wishes
President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve agreed to a significant increase in interest rates — demanding that they do the opposite and make a massive cut instead."Interest Rates in the United States should be 1%, or less, because we are the Best ...
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September 16, 2026 at 9:01 PM
President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve agreed to a significant increase in interest rates — demanding that they do the opposite and make a massive cut instead.
Source: The New York Times
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Federal Employees Were Paid $9.5 Billion Not to Work in 2025 Under DOGE Effort
As part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s program to shrink the federal work force, paid administrative leave costs rose by 435 percent.
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September 16, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Rainbow Bird
The White-browed Tit-Warbler is a breathtaking little bird covered in vibrant rainbow-like colors. Its stunning feathers make it look almost unreal. Nature has truly created a masterpiece...
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September 16, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Judge blocks DHS from acting against a man over a harsh email to an ICE official
ICE agents turned up at David Streever's home over a harsh email he sent to an ICE official. Now a court order prevents the federal government from making additional threats against him.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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Via Nada Hassanein and Stateline: Four in 10 pediatricians reported kids in immigrant families are avoiding coming in for healthcare out of concerns around immigration status, according to a new survey published Tuesday. https://ow.ly/bLrN50ZO5sJ
September 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Via Nada Hassanein and Stateline: Four in 10 pediatricians reported kids in immigrant families are avoiding coming in for healthcare out of concerns around immigration status, according to a new survey published Tuesday. https://ow.ly/bLrN50ZO5sJ
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Senator Chuck Grassley was quick to intervene in Senator Cory Booker’s line of attack. trib.al/JdvKKTp
Chuck Grassley Tells Dem. to “Shut Up” About Kash Patel’s Incompetence
Senator Chuck Grassley was quick to intervene in Senator Cory Booker’s line of attack.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Senator Chuck Grassley was quick to intervene in Senator Cory Booker’s line of attack. trib.al/JdvKKTp
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The U.S. war with Iran has cost American taxpayers $38 billion in direct expenses during the first five months of fighting and will push inflation up about 0.5 percentage points, a new congressional study has found.
Iran war has cost U.S. $38 billion over five months, congressional study finds
The expenses include replacing expended munitions and equipment lost in battle, as well as fuel costs, the U.S. Congressional Budget Office has said.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:05 AM
The U.S. war with Iran has cost American taxpayers $38 billion in direct expenses during the first five months of fighting and will push inflation up about 0.5 percentage points, a new congressional study has found.
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⚠️ Federal agents may be present at the polls in November, according to FBI Director Kash Patel’s testimony.
Patel’s comments, made during a Senate hearing, are the latest from a Trump official that cast fear and uncertainty over what to expect at the polls this fall: https://demdock.com/4h8Wos7
Patel’s comments, made during a Senate hearing, are the latest from a Trump official that cast fear and uncertainty over what to expect at the polls this fall: https://demdock.com/4h8Wos7
September 15, 2026 at 11:30 PM
⚠️ Federal agents may be present at the polls in November, according to FBI Director Kash Patel’s testimony.
Patel’s comments, made during a Senate hearing, are the latest from a Trump official that cast fear and uncertainty over what to expect at the polls this fall: https://demdock.com/4h8Wos7
Patel’s comments, made during a Senate hearing, are the latest from a Trump official that cast fear and uncertainty over what to expect at the polls this fall: https://demdock.com/4h8Wos7
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First lady Melania Trump announces a partnership with Nvidia to bring more AI to schools as part of her Be Best initiative.
September 15, 2026 at 11:40 PM
First lady Melania Trump announces a partnership with Nvidia to bring more AI to schools as part of her Be Best initiative.
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Breaking News: The Senate voted to block a bill that would create business-friendly rules for cryptocurrencies, in a blow to the industry.
Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry
The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto.
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September 15, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Breaking News: The Senate voted to block a bill that would create business-friendly rules for cryptocurrencies, in a blow to the industry.
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The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts board voted Tuesday to immediately close the venue’s main building, according to people familiar with the matter, shortly after a judge blocked President Trump’s name from going back on it. https://on.wsj.com/4reflyg
Iran War’s Price Tag, Pegged at $38 Billion, Is Growing as Much as $3 Billion a Month
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office also estimates that at least five years will be needed to replace missile interceptors.
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September 15, 2026 at 7:35 PM
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts board voted Tuesday to immediately close the venue’s main building, according to people familiar with the matter, shortly after a judge blocked President Trump’s name from going back on it. https://on.wsj.com/4reflyg
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The Trump administration's targeting of journalist visas was 'fundamentally un-American and a betrayal of the First Amendment,' FPF's @adamrose.bsky.social told @scmpnews.bsky.social.
US judge blocks Trump’s ‘absurd’ visa caps for students, journalists
The last-minute freeze keeps old rules in place as legal challenge by university groups and labour unions makes its way through the courts.
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September 15, 2026 at 7:41 PM
The Trump administration's targeting of journalist visas was 'fundamentally un-American and a betrayal of the First Amendment,' FPF's @adamrose.bsky.social told @scmpnews.bsky.social.
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Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war
Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over the war in Iran.
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September 15, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war share.google/anRWQEfZU5hD...
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Iran strikes on US diplomatic facilities in 4 Gulf countries cost $184M: IG report
U.S. diplomatic facilities in four Gulf countries suffered around $184 million in estimated damages from Iranian military strikes, according to a new report from the Pentagon’s watchdog made public…
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September 15, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Alito Would Have Allowed Trump’s Mail-In Ballot Rules
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., joined by Justice Clarence Thomas, called the challenge to the restrictions a “Hail Mary pass” that was unlikely to prevail because of the Postal Service’s broad authority...
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September 15, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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Trump vowed to identify more of the donors to his ballroom project. That hasn’t happened yet.
The White House released a list of some contributors in October but hasn’t elaborated in nearly a year as the cost of the project has ballooned.
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September 15, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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