James Penha
@jamespenha.bsky.social
Poet. Editor of @NewVerseNews.bsky.social at http://newversenews.blogspot.com and https://thenewversenews.substack.com . Expat New Yorker living in Bali. he/him 🌈 💙 Story collection—Queer As Folk Tales—out now https://a.co/d/9GkGz81. https://jamespenha.com
A CNN report hurt Jared's feelings, but numerous outlets, including @motherjones.com, have detailed his vast global conflicts of interest.
Does Jared Kushner know what a conflict of interest is?
In Israel and elsewhere, the line between his diplomacy and quest for wealth is fuzzy at best.
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Always an honor to have a poem included in David McMurray's Notebook, today at www.asahi.com/ajw/articles... I am the pilgrim finding sanctuary in a raincoat @literarycommunity.bsky.social @writingcommunity.bsky.social @literarybulletin.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.social
ASAHI HAIKUIST NETWORK/ David McMurray | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
High-pitched calls...swans hurrying back from tundra--Yutaka Kitajima (Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture)
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Tomorrow, on October 1, the biggest transfer of wealth from the working class to the wealthy hits a critical milestone. Many of the provisions from the Big Ugly Bill will go into effect, harming hundreds of thousands of Michiganders in order to create tax cuts for the richest people in America.
Talarico: "Billionaires are pouring money into TX to try to buy this Senate seat ... they are hoping that Texans will care more about these manufactured culture wars than actual wars. They're hoping Texans will care more about pronouns than prices. But I think Texans see through this distraction."
If a politician takes money from weapons manufacturers, don't be surprised when they back weapons contracts. If a politician takes money from Big Pharma, don't be surprised when they try to stop guaranteed healthcare. That's why I don't take ANY corporate money. None.
It is barbaric. There is no reason for women to be dying from ectopic pregnancies in the U.S. in 2026. Not one.
Marco Rubio: “Iranians are radical religious lunatics.” Also: Have you met Paula White, the White House faith advisor?
Due Thursday. "A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to turn over handwritten FBI notes from four interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump tried to force her to perform oral sex after Jeffrey Epstein introduced them when she was a teenager.
Judge Orders DOJ to Turn Over FBI Notes on Woman’s Claim Trump Sexually Assaulted Her as a Teen | Law Commentary
A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to turn over handwritten FBI notes from four interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump tried to force her to perform oral sex after Jef...
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@rennaestubbs.bsky.social Hi, Rennae. Does it make any sense for professional tennis tournaments to still call themselves “Open”? Do amateurs ever play these tourneys nowadays?
REPUBLICAN Senator from Utah calls for an investigation into Don Jr. for getting a wedding party paid for by a Putin-connected oligarch
NEW: In late 2024, FBI investigators had enough evidence to launch a sweeping bribery probe that could ensnare top lawmakers, including Sen. Susan Collins. Then Trump was reelected and eviscerated the FBI and DOJ teams handling public corruption probes.
The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way
After the FBI caught a defense contractor’s CEO making illegal campaign contributions, it sought to launch a sweeping political bribery probe involving Collins and others. Then the second Trump admini...
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REP. @justinjpearson.bsky.social : “I’ve never seen anything like this — hundreds of cars but I’ve yet to see any from Tennessee.” Musk’s xAI claimed to bring jobs to MEMPHIS but as predicted is hiring from outside TN. Reminder: Brent Taylor “doesn’t give a shit” 👇🏽🤔🤷🏼 #MemphisVsMusk
Welcome these good people to our winning community! Vote for every democrat that is on your ballot this November! We must protect our first amendment rights! 🙏
🦋❄️🍁Baron🍁❄️🦋@baron333.bsky.social · 2w ago
My brand-new villanelle "Fear, in silence" has been published by @newversenews.bsky.social, thanks to @jamespenha.bsky.social. The repeating rhythm of a #villanelle emerged as 2 contradictory lines from a BBC headline fought with each other on the page. newversenews.blogspot.com/2026/09/fear...
FEAR, IN SILENCE
The New Verse News presents politically progressive poetry on current events and topical issues.
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It’s really so insane. Words mean things, @washingtonpost. If we buy something for you we didn’t “sell” it to you. This isn’t rocket science.
"Signs of Fascism" originated in my town. (Sequim, WA) I filmed it. I remember getting a call, "hey your video got 5,000 views." By the end of the day it had 60K. Over 100K in a few days from just one platform. Then my DM blew up! Everyone wanted to replicate the signs. Nice to see the signs today.
