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Fresh from their six-week paid vacation, Speaker Johnson finally swore in Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva. A majority of the House has signed the discharge petition for full release of the Epstein File. Let’s vote.

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Pardon my suddenly watery eyes, but a long-time regular just stopped in with this. He'd been reading, found this line, and thought of me, so he wrote it out and brought it in. "I am a handmaiden of civilization. I am a bookseller." 📚❤️

the northern lights

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AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"

“I used to work as a programmer and so I actually have knowledge here,” he said. “That means when a tech CEO comes in front of me at a congressional hearing and they try to bullshit me, I’ll call their BS.”

I had a great 30 minute workout this morning. Ten minutes on the elliptical, then twenty minutes trying to wrestle my sports bra off without dislocating a shoulder.

In a way, I find the authoritarian takeover of our media system even more disturbing than the authoritarian takeover of our political system. Our political system has been failing basically my entire adult life. But, the media system provided accountability and sort of worked. Now it’s collapsing.

A reminder that less than two months ago, the Trump administration abruptly ended the federal government's 27-year practice of collecting data on hunger and food insecurity.

For 17 years I have relied on SNAP benefits. I'm on Social Security Disability, Medicare, Medicaid & live w/chronic illness & disabilities, 2x cancer survivor & Lupus. SNAP is ESSENTIAL for my nutrition. Me & 42M are experiencing a President who does NOT care if 1/8 of ALL Americans STARVE to death!

#WhenICookIMake people happy

#WhenICookIMake a mess

Are you ready? You know what time it is? and what that means? How about another fantastic four? Amy @amyoddo.bsky.social 30K OCLady @oclady.bsky.social 30K George @georgewachsmuth.bsky.social 75K TrueShu @trueshu.bsky.social 10K Make 'em feel loved & honored 🔥💥🥳🎈🎉✈️

Attention #BlueCrew!! We have a very important election this Tuesday and it is important because it is local. These elections just like the national ones have a profound impact on all of our lives. Don’t sit out or forget to vote Tuesday and make sure your vote is heard. #Election2025 #Vote #Resist

A Bedouin sitting with his cat outside his home in the Libyan Desert oasis of Farafra, Egypt, 1982. This one’s for @catsofyore.bsky.social (let me know if you’d like a print for your collection — happy to send you one). Nikon F, 50mm Nikkor-H, Tri-X #filmphotography #photography #Egypt #cats

Bluesky with one cloud!🥰

My Bella enjoying her favorite pastime ❤️ #DogPics

I would not do this again, but I did a cool paint job on Merlin five years ago with non toxic fur paint. He loved all the attention he got! People were pulling over to take pics with him. Then we took him to the dog park and people asked if he was born like that 🤣

And take some deep slow breaths while you're at it ❤️

Beaver pond in Vermont 📸Ken Rachlis

Good morning everyone ❤️ I hope you're all enjoying your weekend with your families/friends and getting your batteries recharged. 💐

Uh oh. Poland has urged its citizens to leave Belarus immediately and avoid traveling there. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges Polish citizens remaining in the Republic of Belarus to leave its territory immediately, using available commercial and private means.”

Americans have short memories—keep reminding them. PLEASE SHARE!

Brazil's Supreme Court held its country's former president accountable for committing crimes. Meanwhile, our country's Supreme Court gave our former president immunity from prosecution for committing even more crimes. So guess which country is more broken and shamelessly corrupt.

My neighbor in Orlando mentioned this EXACT concern to me last night!

I have been off Bluesky for awhile, if I haven't followed you back please drop me a note, gif, or a school pic.

When your dog catches you with another dog

I have been off Bluesky for awhile, if I haven't followed you back please drop me a note, gif, or a school pic.

I can no longer post videos on Bluesky, what's up with that?

California, Oregon and Washington announced yesterday they’ve created their own health alliance, saying the CDC has become “a political tool that increasingly peddles ideology instead of science.” New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island have now done the same.

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Happy Saturday all ❤️

STAY HOME! GET FIRED! DON'T OPEN THE DOOR! SPEND NO DIME! ##beansandcornbreadday

The bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act is a necessary step to ban Members of Congress and their families from engaging in insider trading. It is time to pass this bill and make it clear to the American people that their elected officials put them first.

Today, I signed on to Rep. Massie & Rep. Khanna's discharge petition to force DOJ to release the full Epstein files. The American people deserve transparency, justice, and the truth.

I'm wondering if anyone would be interested if I restarted my hashtag game on Saturdays. If you are interested, respond with a picture of you as a young'un. Gifs/memes too.

Some love and hugs for you ❤️

Trump threatening members of Congress not to sign the Epstein files discharge petition saying it would be a “hostile act” against him is definitely something an innocent person would do. And scheduling a military flyover in the middle of the survivor press conference is also totally normal behavior.

This is how it's done. Come prepared. Interrupt them immediately when they lie. Confront them with the science. Show them the video. When they say anything that isn't true – call them out. Don't back down.

#ICYMI: For years, the FDA quietly allowed substandard foreign manufacturers to ship drugs to the U.S. from factories the agency had officially banned. We compiled a list of the drugs and their makers.

Gary Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Don't hate me because I'm beautiful. Hate me because I'm smart and beautiful.

As California faces extreme heat and fire weather conditions, we’re prepared with the world’s largest firefighting fleet to respond quickly and protect Californians. Across the state, we stand ready with new aircraft, personnel, and resources to swiftly respond and save lives.

Today's energy level (yawwn)

Hi Family!🙏💞🌊 @robaussieresistor2.bsky.social @nashishereforit.bsky.social @tonytigersf.bsky.social @browneyedsusan.bsky.social @browneyegirlhi.bsky.social @jen.sheshed.rocks @bunny.sheshed.rocks @bonhanson.bsky.social @helenmaryme.bsky.social @hopeful66.bsky.social go.bsky.app/AgTN3X9

Hoagie assault guy, if convicted, will be punished more strongly than J6 folks who beat police officers with poles and other objects and are now walking free (and probably joining CBP)

$10 million of US funded contraceptives intended for countries through the USAID program will now be incinerated due to Trump. MSI offered to repackage and reship but US declined refusing anything but full value. No wonder our deficit is growing. #ProudBlue#Voices4Victory apple.news/AmGamNmjFRhO...