Cynthia
@cynthia13.bsky.social
Question everything. 📍California — Don’t Poke The Bear 🌻 🇺🇦
A Texas munitions plant was supposed to be churning out urgently needed artillery shells for Ukraine, instead, they’ve produced nothing. General Dynamics was paid $533 million and did not produce a single usable shell at its new factory — and has not been held publicly accountable.
John Sipher@johnsipher.bsky.social · yesterdayUnacceptable. Ukraine needs interceptor missiles. We do not need a useless war with Iran to kill innocent people, kill US service personnel and waste our weapons reserves — Trump is still supporting Putin.
Anton Gerashchenko@antongerashchenko.bsky.social · yesterdayPresident Zelenskyy: If American partners sell us 5% of missiles, we will go through the winter and save people's lives. If they can sell us 10%, we will destroy all Russian ballistic missiles. "Ukraine has 1% now. Each night, we have attacks and 4 or 5 times per month, we have massive attacks.
These eyebrows are more sculpted than mine — gender affirming care?
CNN@cnn.com · 3d agoMichael Alfonso, the son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, will win the Republican primary in Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, CNN's Decision Desk projects. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4zaJLou
At least 75 career federal officials who’d played important roles in elections have left, been fired or been reassigned. In their place are roughly two dozen people Trump has installed in positions that could affect elections. Ten of them actively worked to reverse the 2020 vote. (Published April)
Inside Trump’s Effort to “Take Over” the Midterm Elections
When Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election, the institutional guardrails of American democracy held. But if faced with the same tests today, those barriers — and people who held the line — would l...
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🚨BREAKING: Federal Court BLOCKS US Postal Service from implementing Section 3 of Trump’s anti voting EO. Has nationwide impact. A huge victory for voters and defeat for Trump and DOJ. www.democracydocket.com/cases/trump-...
🚨 League of Women Voters of Massachusetts et al v. Trump et al
Learn more here.
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The White House’s temporary tenant left Türkiye by hiding in a catering truck. Trump is a sniveling coward, using the press corp as decoys — so willing to sacrifice many to avoid a threat of his own making.
Garrett M. Graff@vermontgmg.bsky.social · 4d agoSTUNNING: Trump left the White House press corps in Turkey as a decoy to be attacked by Iran—and instead flew out on a secret plane: wapo.st/4i1OByh
“I’ve seen proof of it — they have a vaccination that looks like the size of a bottle of soda…” Trump’s an idiot.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4d agoTrump describes vaccine shots as "like the size of large glass of something" (has he ever gotten a shot before?)
With the monsoonal moisture spiking the real feel, Hell is a real place and it has palm trees, golf courses and mid-century architecture. #Summer #August #California #weather
Alerts from NWS San Diego CA (UNOFFICIAL)@san.nws-bot.us · 6d agoPALM SPRINGS INTL AIRPORT CA Aug 8 Climate Report: High: 116 Low: 85 Precip: 0.0" Snow: Missing at Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:23:34 +0000 via IEMbot Additional Details Here.
Trump: “A lot of people are saying I’m one of the greatest presidents ever.” Reporter: “They’re not saying that, though.”
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk.Trump: "A lot of people are saying I'm one of the greatest presidents ever ... when I see polls on the economy, I should have 150%, not 100%. Because this is the golden age of America."
Impeach Trump. We need a blue wave in the November midterms.
Elizabeth Warren@warren.senate.gov · last wk.A Korean company mysteriously paid Donald Trump $2 MILLION while it was under investigation by his administration. I’ve got concerns about pay-to-play politics and the potential for bribery.
“So rather than face the issues, Trump often pivots to showing visitors renderings of the new WH ballroom or a model of the planned Triumphal Arch. He showcases his new AF1, touts his plans for Dulles, & obsesses about the helipad being built on the South Lawn.” www.axios.com/2026/08/07/t...
Trump won't drop war, tariffs or monuments to save the GOP
"He concentrates on the hobbies that distract from his terrible polling numbers."
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Oh, okay, whatever. Much more importantly, overnight, Russia, thus far, has attacked Ukraine with “147 Shahed attack UAVs (including jet-powered ones), Gerber, Italmas, and Parody-type simulator drones,” the murderous assault is ongoing — GS, Armed Services of Ukraine. Sarcasm not directed at Maks
MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦@maks23.bsky.social · last wk.❗️The daughter of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces was seriously injured in the explosion at the Balzi Rossi restaurant and is being treated at Pirogov Hospital No. 1, — ASTRA Death of Chaiko's son-in-law, Daniil Peredriy, was confirmed.
What ever happened to returning to school after Labor Day? It was a sweltering 106F, humidity 37%, Real Feel 114F/46C today. www.desertsun.com/story/opinio...
It's far too hot for Palm Springs students to be back in school
Desert Sun readers weigh in on summer heat, school schedules and voting rules.
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Trump’s administration is surveilling women. They want women to be complacent with child rearing for their new Reich — removing bodily autonomy along the way — reducing our (women’s) legal and physical sovereignty — servitude.
Cynthia@cynthia13.bsky.social · last wk.Trump’s New CDC Head Said ‘Abortion Surveillance’ Will Be A Critical Focus. “Abortion surveillance is absolutely a critical component of what the CDC is currently doing.” You’d think deadly food related outbreaks of Cyclospora & Salmonella might be a critical issue www.huffpost.com/entry/trumps...
Trump’s New CDC Head Said ‘Abortion Surveillance’ Will Be A Critical Focus. “Abortion surveillance is absolutely a critical component of what the CDC is currently doing.” You’d think deadly food related outbreaks of Cyclospora & Salmonella might be a critical issue www.huffpost.com/entry/trumps...
Trump’s New CDC Head Said ‘Abortion Surveillance’ Will Be A Critical Focus
There is no evidence that states are purposefully misclassifying abortion data to the CDC.
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DuckDuckGo partnered with sunglasses maker Knockaround to launch the $35 "Normal F---ing Sunglasses," marketed as anti‑AI, anti‑surveillance eyewear without any electronics, and the product sold out within a week and is now available for preorder. www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2...
DuckDuckGo's anti-AI sunglasses are a viral hit
DuckDuckGo released a line of 'normal' sunglasses in response to the prevalence of AI-powered smart glasses.
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Thank Trump & RFK Jr. Today’s menu: Salmonella Salmonella is contagious, it spreads through people, animals, food or water. Not airborne, it spreads through the fecal/oral route nhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/08/06/salmonella-outbreak-linked-jalapeo-peppers-sickens-hundreds-27-states/
Chipotle, Qdoba remove jalapeños tied to salmonella outbreak that has spread to 27 states
The restaurants, linked to “illness clusters” in seven of the states, are no longer considered an ongoing risk, the CDC said.
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Pedophilia is becoming the GOP mainstream www.rawstory.com/anti-trans-s...
Kindergarten girls targeted for invasive exams by new GOP-led ballot measure
Washington State voters will decide the fate of a ballot initiative that would require girls from kindergarten through high school to undergo sex-verification testing before playing school sports — a ...
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The use for visually impaired aside, they are unnecessary and I will assume anyone using them are perverts — akin to anyone who drives a cyber truck being an asshole. Surprised @theguardian.com didn’t give statistics on which gender buys more, my guess — overwhelmingly men.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · last wk.‘I’m not spying’: how Meta’s smartglasses have divided opinion
Senators introduce amendment to Graham’s Russian sanctions bill — broadening Congressional oversight, curbing Trump overreach. “By easing sanctions on Russia, Trump is bankrolling Putin’s war in Ukraine & helping Iran target American troops in the Middle East” www.gallego.senate.gov/news/press-r...
Gallego, Grassley Introduce NOPE Act to Strengthen Russia Sanctions
WASHINGTON – Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) are introducing the No Oil Profits for Enemies (NOPE) Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the Countering America’s Adversarie...
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Senators introduce amendment to Graham’s Russian sanctions bill — broadening Congressional oversight, curbing Trump overreach. “By easing sanctions on Russia, Trump is bankrolling Putin’s war in Ukraine & helping Iran target American troops in the Middle East” www.gallego.senate.gov/news/press-r...
Gallego, Grassley Introduce NOPE Act to Strengthen Russia Sanctions
WASHINGTON – Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) are introducing the No Oil Profits for Enemies (NOPE) Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the Countering America’s Adversarie...
gallego.senate.gov
At 37, there are no outward signs that Miller needs testosterone therapy — healthy men lose about 10% by 50.
Ron Filipkowski@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · last wk.What a surprise, the alleged abuser was jacking himself up on testosterone.
“[Trump] has encased himself in the hard amber of irrationality that inevitably surrounds authoritarian leaders. He has become detached from reality—and that detachment is extremely dangerous.”
Tom Nichols@radiofreetom.bsky.social · last wk.The war in Iran has shown that Trump’s inability to perceive reality has become truly dangerous. Iran is a disaster, but Trump’s irrationality could create other, even more perilous situations. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
The US State Dept plans to close 5 consulates, shrinking our global footprint to align with Trump’s “America First” agenda. Dismantling USAID, & closing consulates, risks undermining US power, “leaving a dangerous vacuum for adversaries like China & Russia to fill.” www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia, sources say
The U.S. State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of America's global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar with the noti...
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