Ruth Ann Monti
@ruthannm.bsky.social
Semi-retired writer, part-time pet care. Author of Donald Trump in 100 Facts and North Korea in 100 Facts. Check out my site at https://timestormcomm.com
Worth another watch - Stephen Colbert at the WH Correspondents Dinner in 2006. #StephenColbert www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ-a...
Watch Stephen Colbert at the 2006 White House Corresponde...
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May 5, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Worth another watch - Stephen Colbert at the WH Correspondents Dinner in 2006. #StephenColbert www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ-a...
Dear @nytimes.com, what makes you think your readers care about what Tucker Carlson is thinking? Very disappointed in this weekend's Times Magazine. #NYTimes #NYTimesMagazine
May 4, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Dear @nytimes.com, what makes you think your readers care about what Tucker Carlson is thinking? Very disappointed in this weekend's Times Magazine. #NYTimes #NYTimesMagazine
An era is truly over. Longtime NYY broadcaster John Sterling has died. "That ball is high...." #NYYankees #Yankees www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
John Sterling, legendary Yankees broadcaster, dies at age 87
Sterling, known for his bombastic delivery and eccentric catchphrases, called 5,651 Yankees games, including eight World Series appearances.
www.nytimes.com
May 4, 2026 at 9:32 PM
An era is truly over. Longtime NYY broadcaster John Sterling has died. "That ball is high...." #NYYankees #Yankees www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
Why doesn't he send Jared to negotiate? He seems to understand crazy... #MontanaBison
The Trump administration is evicting hundreds of bison from federal grasslands in Montana, siding with ranchers and Republican leaders over environmentalists and tribal leaders.
Home on the Range No More: Trump Wants Bison Gone
The Trump administration is evicting bison herds from federal grasslands in Montana, siding with ranchers and Republican leaders over environmentalists and tribal leaders.
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May 4, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Why doesn't he send Jared to negotiate? He seems to understand crazy... #MontanaBison
Paterna, a fertility lab in Utah, says it's grown human sperm that created viable embryos (pregnant pause, a step toward helping infertile men father biological children. www.wired.com/story/startu... #infertility
A Startup Says It Grew Human Sperm in a Lab—and Used It to Make Embryos
Paterna Biosciences says it has determined the set of instructions needed to turn sperm-making stem cells into "normal, mature" sperm.
www.wired.com
May 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Paterna, a fertility lab in Utah, says it's grown human sperm that created viable embryos (pregnant pause, a step toward helping infertile men father biological children. www.wired.com/story/startu... #infertility
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An appeals court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border of the U.S., a key pillar of the Republican president’s plan to crack down on migration.
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Appeals court rules that Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal
The court ruled Friday that immigration laws allow people to apply for asylum at the border, and the president cannot bypass this.
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April 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
An appeals court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border of the U.S., a key pillar of the Republican president’s plan to crack down on migration.
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Sadly, the jerk sponsoring this is my state Senator. (I didn't vote for him!) I imagine passing it would amount to a First Amendment violation. coppercourier.com/news/ice-nei... #ICE #FreeSpeech
Is it illegal to warn your neighbors about an ICE raid in Arizona? - Copper Courier
As Arizona Republicans move to criminalize warnings about ICE activity, an ACLU official says the bill is unconstitutional.
coppercourier.com
April 27, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Sadly, the jerk sponsoring this is my state Senator. (I didn't vote for him!) I imagine passing it would amount to a First Amendment violation. coppercourier.com/news/ice-nei... #ICE #FreeSpeech
Am I the only one who wants to yell, "Please, take us back! We'll pay for the f'in tea and the tax! We won't even ice it anymore!" www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru... #RoyalVisit #TakeUsBackCharles
Live updates: King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in U.S. ahead of Trump meeting
Get live updates as King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington, where they plan to meet with Trump as part of the United States' 250th anniversary celebration.
www.nbcnews.com
April 27, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Am I the only one who wants to yell, "Please, take us back! We'll pay for the f'in tea and the tax! We won't even ice it anymore!" www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru... #RoyalVisit #TakeUsBackCharles
Everything is fake or a consipiracy to these people. #MAGAcrazies www.wired.com/story/maga-i...
MAGA Is Increasingly Convinced the Trump Assassination Attempt Was Staged
Conspiracy theories about the Butler, Pennsylvania, shooting have ramped up in recent weeks as once steadfast Trump supporters turn on the president.
www.wired.com
April 18, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Everything is fake or a consipiracy to these people. #MAGAcrazies www.wired.com/story/maga-i...
Melania talking about Epstein?? #EpsteinFiles
melania causing quite the covfefe
April 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Melania talking about Epstein?? #EpsteinFiles
PHX cop claims assault when a teen threw a cup of water at him during an anti-ICE demonstration - while explaining that his presence was meant to provoke violence. I saw the coverage and the kid was wrestled to the ground by 2 other cops. Overkill? www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... #ICEProtests
Phoenix police officer under review for actions at student protest
A Phoenix police officer allegedly went to a student protest to provoke teens into assaulting him, according to a Chandler Police Department report.
www.azcentral.com
April 9, 2026 at 6:38 PM
PHX cop claims assault when a teen threw a cup of water at him during an anti-ICE demonstration - while explaining that his presence was meant to provoke violence. I saw the coverage and the kid was wrestled to the ground by 2 other cops. Overkill? www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... #ICEProtests
Turning Point's involvement in an election for board members to a nonprofit AZ utility had mixed results. My guess is the billboards made the names familiar and easy to remember-esp candidates on opp sides w the same last name. www.azcentral.com/story/news/p... #climatechange #SRP #Arizona
Climate activists make gains in SRP elections jolted by Turning Point
Two traditional SRP candidates hung onto the board's top spots, but the “Clean Energy” candidates won a majority on the utility's power board.
www.azcentral.com
April 9, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Turning Point's involvement in an election for board members to a nonprofit AZ utility had mixed results. My guess is the billboards made the names familiar and easy to remember-esp candidates on opp sides w the same last name. www.azcentral.com/story/news/p... #climatechange #SRP #Arizona
Yeah, what can go wrong with putting these thugs in the airports?
March 23, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Yeah, what can go wrong with putting these thugs in the airports?
@koreandramainsider.bsky.social I just finished watching the gorgeous drama The King's Affection. And realized the lead is also the title character in Extraordinary Attorney Woo! #kdrama #ParkEun-bin
March 19, 2026 at 7:09 PM
@koreandramainsider.bsky.social I just finished watching the gorgeous drama The King's Affection. And realized the lead is also the title character in Extraordinary Attorney Woo! #kdrama #ParkEun-bin
Fascinating piece from the Smithsonian Magazine about the history behind Dumas' masterpiece The Count of Monte Cristo. www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-... #literaturesky #booksky
The Real Count of Monte Cristo Was Alexandre Dumas' Father, a Trailblazing Black General
Ahead of the March 22 premiere of a new TV adaptation, learn about the life of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, the French Army officer who inspired the beloved novel
www.smithsonianmag.com
March 19, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Fascinating piece from the Smithsonian Magazine about the history behind Dumas' masterpiece The Count of Monte Cristo. www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-... #literaturesky #booksky
Honestly why are these people so obsessed with other people's sexuality? If it's parents and physicians who understand their trans kids, how is it their business?
NANCY MACE: What is a woman? Have you learned that lesson?
WALZ: I'm the governor of Minnesota. I'm not here to be a prop for your obsession.
WALZ: I'm the governor of Minnesota. I'm not here to be a prop for your obsession.
March 6, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Honestly why are these people so obsessed with other people's sexuality? If it's parents and physicians who understand their trans kids, how is it their business?
"Dude, I got the greatest gig!" #DefundICE
The Republicans seem to be prepping an argument that any domestic terror attacks in the aftermath of their Iran attacks will be the fault of Democrats for shutting down DHS funding, so I'd like to remind everyone of this appointment:
“The Intern in Charge”: Meet the 22-Year-Old Trump’s Team Picked to Lead Terrorism Prevention
One year out of college and with no apparent national security expertise, Thomas Fugate is the Department of Homeland Security official tasked with overseeing the government’s main hub for combating v...
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March 3, 2026 at 4:31 PM
"Dude, I got the greatest gig!" #DefundICE
Hoping my son is too old when the draft is reinstated. But what about your sons? (or daughters if they start drafting women - which they should). #militarydraft #oilwars
Maybe it’s a bad idea to put people in charge of government who are eager for the rapture.
March 3, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Hoping my son is too old when the draft is reinstated. But what about your sons? (or daughters if they start drafting women - which they should). #militarydraft #oilwars
Bill Clinton's most excellent attorney - her latest position. Someone to have on your side!
This is Cheryl Mills---an important member of the Clinton inner circle. She also served as Chief of Staff to Secretary Hillary Clinton and Counselor to the U.S. Department of State.
March 3, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Bill Clinton's most excellent attorney - her latest position. Someone to have on your side!
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if I ever need a lawyer, somebody call this lady
March 3, 2026 at 1:34 PM
if I ever need a lawyer, somebody call this lady
Trump Bets That ‘Energy Dominance’ Will Make War in Iran Less Costly. (He said the same thing about kidnapping Maduro. Is he being honest-like for once, even if he's wrong?) #oilwars www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/c...
Trump Bets That ‘Energy Dominance’ Will Make War in Iran Less Costly
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March 3, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Trump Bets That ‘Energy Dominance’ Will Make War in Iran Less Costly. (He said the same thing about kidnapping Maduro. Is he being honest-like for once, even if he's wrong?) #oilwars www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/c...
Looks like judges are doing their job. #StopICE
'IT ENDS TODAY': A federal judge in NJ says the Trump admin has continued to violate court orders in immigration cases and says he's prepared to haul in DOJ and DHS officials under oath. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 26, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Looks like judges are doing their job. #StopICE
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Outrageous. We now know from a whistleblower that he was instructed to train new ICE recruits to enter homes without judicial warrants -- shredding the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution.
A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawyer who was responsible for training new deportation officers warned lawmakers on Monday that the ICE training program is "deficient, defective and broken." https://to.pbs.org/4kTdvjd
WATCH: Whistleblower and former ICE attorney calls agent training 'deficient, defective and broke'
A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawyer who was responsible for training new deportation officers warned lawmakers on Monday that the ICE training program is “deficient, defective and...
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February 25, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Outrageous. We now know from a whistleblower that he was instructed to train new ICE recruits to enter homes without judicial warrants -- shredding the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution.
AZ's AG is joining a multi-state lawsuit against RFK Jr and his antivax squad. coppercourier.com/2026/02/24/a... BTW I've asked the CopperCourier to add a BlueSky icon to their pages - they have X and FB for f's sake! #Vaccines #VaccinesSaveLives
Arizona sues RFK Jr. over vaccine, advisory committee changes
Arizona has joined its 36th lawsuit against the Trump administration with a case that challenges a new childhood vaccine schedule and remade vaccine safety advisory board.
coppercourier.com
February 26, 2026 at 6:56 PM
AZ's AG is joining a multi-state lawsuit against RFK Jr and his antivax squad. coppercourier.com/2026/02/24/a... BTW I've asked the CopperCourier to add a BlueSky icon to their pages - they have X and FB for f's sake! #Vaccines #VaccinesSaveLives