Leslie A. Larson
@lesliealarson.bsky.social
WOKE marketing pro in WA who values diversity & equality in all forms. Opposes #Felon47. Books, music, science, politics. Follow back original/vetted content w/ linked sources - reposts & memes, not so much. Annually heartbroken by my #SeattleMariners ⚾️
Nothing is ever going to fucking change! People, have we’ve gone through such hell to continue with the status quo that helped bring on that hell? www.fox21news.com/politics/ap-...
Chuck Schumer has broad support from his caucus, but midterms could decide his future as leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chuck Schumer has won and lost Senate majorities since becoming Democratic leader a decade ago. But this year’s midterm elections could be his most important yet, with some in the…
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USPS says the cameras, put on USPS truck dashboards, will scan roads, signs, and more. www.404media.co/usps-to-put-...
USPS To Put Cameras in Trucks That Scan Roads for ‘Community Safety’
USPS says the cameras, put on USPS truck dashboards, will scan roads, signs, and more.
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BREAKING: We're suing the Department of Defense for withholding information about the Pentagon launching a study of the “effectiveness” of women in ground combat roles. Secretary Hegseth can't hide this from the public — we have a right to know what he plans to do with the study.
We truly live in the most dangerous and stupid timeline ever! apnews.com/article/meas...
Measles is surging in the US. These graphics show how bad it has gotten
The U.S. is enduring its worst year for measles since 1991. Since the beginning of last year, large outbreaks have been reported in several states, including Texas, Utah, South Carolina and, now, Penn...
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Yeah cause the only lazy welfare recipients are of color. 😡😡 apnews.com/article/welf...
Arkansas campaign ad sparks conservative backlash for portraying lazy welfare recipient as white
A new video from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was standard issue Republican messaging for promoting her state’s stricter rules for people on Medicaid.
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He can’t continue to lead for 2 more years!
D. Earl Stephens@dearlstephens.bsky.social · last wk.📌At his unhinged rally in Nebraska tonight Trump said he was fine with Iran taking out San Diego and Los Angeles. It’s staggering and indefensible that ANYONE can support this grotesque, anti-American, blood-thirsty asshole much less an entire political party.
Just inject bleach and you’ll be fine. 😳😳😳
Mother Jones@motherjones.com · last wk.Phew guys, we're in safe hands. 🙄 After reports from Russia’s Irkutsk region revealed a potential public health crisis, Donald Trump gave his thoughts on a seeming outbreak of the rare and often deadly pneumonic plague. Given his handling of COVID, some fear his approach to public health concerns.
If you’ve been waiting to get involved in the midterms, now is the time! We’ve got lots of ways that you can make a difference from anywhere over these final four weeks: indivisible2026.org?utm_source=b...
I love science! 👏👏👏👏👏
Science Magazine@science.org · last wk.The creators of a powerful way to control brain cells with light, which has clarified nerve circuits in healthy and diseased brains, have been honored with this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Learn more: https://scim.ag/4dlInGs
Wowsa! $100 so grandma can fill up her tank ONCE!
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2w agoTrump: My Administration will, immediately, begin sending 'Checks' of nearly $100 to over 20 MILLION wonderful Seniors to help pay for their Medicare Part B premium ... This money will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, a pointless 'Slush Fund' that has only been used by Dumocrats ... "
It doesn’t matter what polls or the pundits say — we can’t afford to take anything for granted with the midterms as the regime threatens to sabotage this election. That’s why our organizers are busy bringing new voters into our coalition and recruiting more volunteers to protect the results.
In other words, if or when they can find 5 quality artists who want to be associated with them right now.... "The 2026 honorees are set to be named at a later day, the center’s spokesperson said. The event will take place on Dec. 7." apnews.com/article/kenn...
Kennedy Center Honors to be held at Capital One Arena amid fight over adding Trump's name
2026 Kennedy Center Honors will be held at Washington's Capital One Arena.
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I just can’t with this guy. IMPEACH! apnews.com/article/pete...
Pete Hegseth creates a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching an office of religious affairs at the Pentagon. He announced Wednesday that the office will provide “first-class religious support” and report directly to h...
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Hey MAGA, you will wait in the ER and pay for the privilege! Today, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” will push hundreds of thousands of immigrants nationwide off Medicaid, resulting in sicker patients, higher out-of-pocket costs and stress an overburdened system. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Thousands in WA lose Apple Health coverage as Trump’s changes take effect
About 11,000 refugees, asylees and other lawful immigrants in Washington will lose Apple Health insurance coverage starting Thursday, part of H.R.1. changes.
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Unbelievable that the only Repug number below 40% is on the cost of living. They’re STILL happy (58%-82%) with border security, immigration, climate change, Iran, trade, the economy and AI. These people are as mad as their king. apnews.com/article/trum...
Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows
A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for persistently high prices, while only about 2 in 10 approve of his handling of the cost of living.
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Godspeed to the @aclu.org apnews.com/article/ice-...
Supreme Court grants review of Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for immigrants
The justices will consider whether immigrants who have been living in the U.S. have a right to a hearing to determine if they should remain detained while challenging their possible deportation.
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"ICE pursued its detention expansion project without a comprehensive strategic plan, raising concerns about further spending on projects that could eventually be abandoned." knewz.com/government-w...
Government watchdog finds ICE wasted more than $20 million
A report from the Government Accountability Office found that ICE wasted more than $20 million on seven warehouses it now plans to sell.
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Um… aren’t we at war??? apnews.com/article/hegs...
Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military's general and admiral ranks
According to Pentagon officials, Hegseth will direct all the military services to double the 10% reduction that he ordered last spring to the roughly 800 flag and general officer positions, making it ...
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