Lori Trani
@ltrani.bsky.social
Oncology Data Specialist, wife, mother, grandmother, dog "mom". Enjoys books, the night sky, good music, and naps. Also on CounterSocial as MonaT. 🚫 DMs
“And now they’re going to war with those Democrats who want to take the Party back to its FDR/LBJ New Deal/Great Society roots.”
Thom Hartmann@hartmannreport.com · 4d agoThird Way's multimillion-dollar offensive threatens Medicare for All, labor rights, climate action, and the progressive movement driving the party's energy… hartmannreport.com/p/who-is-the...
This is Kimchi. She can sleep through anything. Including a brief demonic possession. 13/10 (TT: tamrikhurtsilava)
This is Fran. She decided to make you a bowl of her famous bean soup. The secret ingredient is toe beans. 13/10 (TT: franfrannoodles)
“Meanwhile, the fourth estate acted like stenographers for the regime, holding their punches for the sake of access, book deals, and an invitation to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.”
The Progressive Magazine@theprogressivemag.bsky.social · yesterdayDonald Trump was the inevitable result of a country that has spent its existence profiting from slavery, economic exploitation, and a military-industrial complex. progressive.org/magazine/a-r...
“But at the height of the pandemic, the right found both unity and energy by denying the seriousness of a virus that was, at its height, killing thousands of people a day.”
Amanda Marcotte@amandamarcotte.bsky.social · yesterdayThe simplest explanation for the Dr. Fauci harassment is that MAGA misses the pandemic. They wish we were back in the era of mandatory masks and online arguments over social gatherings and vaccines. Here's why they want to live back in hell. www.salon.com/2026/08/10/m...
The “Emo Philips (with super-special guest Tim Cavanagh) Plays 5 Cities Pretty Much Equally Spaced from the Ozarks through to Indianapolis” Tour commences the final night o’ September; to wit: www.emophilips.com/events
Events - Emo Philips
Comedian & Mammal
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God already built a wall through Big Bend — it's called the Chisos Mountains. We don't need to give billions of our tax dollars to out of state vendors. We don't need to desecrate this sacred land. We don't need this useless, disgraceful, corrupt Big Bend border wall.
Here we have a pup enjoying the fruits of his labor after a hard day's work. 13/10 good for him
We only rate dogs. This is a baby kangaroo, as you can tell by the kickstart button on her foot. Please only send dogs. Thank you... 12/10 (TT: supernoodlegirls)
I’m all out of fucks. jojofromjerz.substack.com/p/the-curiou...
This is Brady. He gets excited to wake up his bunny every morning. Promised he would be a responsible pet owner, and we think he's doing an excellent job. 13/10 (IG: goodboyscann)
This is Bonggu. His human took this "embarrassing" pic of him napping. Even shared them with us to humiliate him. Jokes on them though because he's still very handsome. 13/10 (IG: hi_bbomabbong_2)
“… they’re trying to get America to the same sort of economy and form of government that works for everybody — a system somewhat like the one a majority of us had before Reaganism —that most other developed countries enjoy right now.”
Thom Hartmann@hartmannreport.com · 5d agoAmericans aren't embracing socialism—they're rejecting 45 years of Reaganomics, billionaire rule, and an economy rigged against the middle class… hartmannreport.com/p/theyre-not...
Foodborne illnesses are rising. What not to eat right now. https://mrf.lu/21Fwq
Foodborne illnesses are rising. What not to eat right now.
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Boosting @bluecd2nm.bsky.social and their upcoming fundraiser for CD2 Representative Gabe Vasquez... featuring CD1 Representative Melanie Stansbury. We are so lucky here in New Mexico to have an outstanding ALL DEM delegation working together to keep NM blue! www.bluecd2nm.com/stansbury-ev...
Why do taxi drivers rarely die of Alzheimer's disease? New research points to the power of developing complex mental maps and using spatial reasoning to enhance brain health. theconversation.com/taxi-drivers...
“Never before had the commission granted such a hearing, but the extraordinary nature of the Trump administration’s actions…warrants international scrutiny.”
Mother Jones@motherjones.com · 5d ago“For years, the Commission has heard testimony about the attacks on protesters carried out by some of the region’s most repressive dictatorships. Now, it is the United States that will be called to answer for these abuses.”
“thanks a lot, Donny, for empowering America’s shitweaseliest shitweasels — for giving the entire MAGAsphere permission to be the worst possible versions of themselves.”
Jeff Tiedrich@jefftiedrich.bsky.social · 5d agoDonny is literally the worst person in the world, but at least we can mock the shitty wig he now wears to cover his even shittier hair. thank you for your attention to today's post, in which I do exactly that. link is here: bit.ly/45FP2qG
UNREAL. We now have corporate funded Democratic organization planning to stop Democrats from winning who put people over profits. Polls show the Democratic wants real change. Not GOP lite. These corporate "Dems" should simply become Republicans www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/u...
Moderate Democrats Prepare for ‘War’ Against an Ascendant Left (Gift Article)
One moderate group says the progressive wins are “deeply troubling” and is planning a $15 million effort against democratic socialism.
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This is Pepe le Pew. He has been to the beach many times over the years, but still gets just as excited about it. 13/10 #SeniorPupSaturday (TT: pepedog808)
“The crash adds to scrutiny over the seemingly high number of unusual flight-related incidents under the second Trump administration.”
Truthout@truthout.org · 6d agoThe Pentagon appears to have caused a plane crash that killed four people in New Mexico in May that happened while the military was conducting a GPS jamming test a hundred miles away, new reporting finds.
This is Hunter. He came very close to having an entire thought. Ended up being a false alarm. 13/10 (IG: itshunterthelab)
“as for Max Miller, his idea of damage control was to go on Jake Tapper’s show and make oblique threats to his father-in-law.”
Jeff Tiedrich@jefftiedrich.bsky.social · 6d agoOhio Rep. Max Miller stands accused of abusing both his daughter and his ex-wife, and no Republican can be bothered to care about it. Preznit Fuckwit even took his side! thank you for your attention to today's post, in which I explain just how much the GOP fucking sucks. link is here: bit.ly/4fEDGZV
