Lynne DeLucia
@lynnedel.bsky.social
Retired journalist, former Hartford Courant assistant managing editor and co-founder of nonprofit investigative news website The Conn. Health I-Team. Loves photography, long nature walks, The Grateful Dead, ( Dead&Co.), and NY sports teams. Votes blue.
Who are these people? Must-read by @danhaar.bsky.social www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
Dan Haar: Fake news? No, fake media may be the real danger at a Connecticut ICE raid
"This is a reality-TV-show president... And it sounds to me like they were making a reality TV show," Amanda Crawford said.
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Do we want more teen pregnancies? Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/o...
Opinion | Does the Trump Administration Really Want More Teen Pregnancies?
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On Tuesday "for the first time since 2002 Democrats outvoted Republicans in Texas." Sharing a new discussion TX Dem Chair @kendallscudder.bsky.social who talks about their big night, @jamestalarico.bsky.social, and what comes next in battleground Texas 👇 www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/for-the-fi...
"For The First Time Since 2002 Democrats Outvoted Republicans in Texas" - An Uplifting Conversation With Kendall Scudder, Chair Of The Texas Democratic Party
Watch James Talarico's inspiring general election kick off speech
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This Doctor-Senator Who Backed RFK Jr. Now Faces a Fight for His Job — And His Legacy - KFF Health News
A year after Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, warily cast the vote ensuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s ascension to Health and Human Services secretary, his life’s work — in medicine and in pol...
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"From all appearances, neither Donald Trump nor any adviser knows the purpose of his strikes against Iran. (If one were being totally honest, the “purpose” likely is to soothe the narcissistic rage of a president headed for a massive defeat.)"
Trump’s War Underscores his Massive Betrayal
Democrats now have their election message
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Anti-Fascist, Dystopian YA Novel Inspired by Central Bucks School District | @cmychalejko.bsky.social speaks w/ @rshifman.bsky.social about 'We Were the Cuckoo Bees', which he dedicated to folks who helped flip the school board & take power back from Moms for Liberty zealots. LISTEN: bit.ly/40Ju6wq
BREAKING: MeidasTouch and MoveOn are hosting the People’s State of the Union on the National Mall as Dems boycott Trump’s address. Hosted by Katie Phang and Joy Reid, it will feature lawmakers alongside federal workers, immigrants, and Americans impacted by Trump’s policies. Watch on our YouTube.
I love this story - read what reporters do to get the facts! www.mpr.org/stories/2026...
Meet Minnesota Bathrobe Lady Sam Stroozas of MPR News | Minnesota Public Radio
Earlier this week, an unexpected and fast-moving incident unfolded in St. Paul, Minnesota involving both federal and local law enforcement. As crowds gathered and questions mounted, one of our MPR New...
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The Influencer who says he wants to be "the next Alex Jones." Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/u...
The Influencer Who Spurred the Federal Crackdown on Minneapolis
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This is a must-read and share! Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/u...
‘They Couldn’t Break Me’: A Protester, the White House and a Doctored Photo
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"In my few days in Minnesota, I’ve been witness to countless scenes that remind me of moments I’ve seen during previous trips covering conflicts around the world," photojournalist @cengizyar.com writes. "The wars we’ve carried out as a nation abroad have come home." More: https://propub.li/4acxEeY
The NYTimes editorial on ways to defend the midterms from interference. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/o...
Opinion | Trump Could Interfere With the Midterm Elections. You Can Help Defend Them.
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⚡️Update: 'Unprovoked terrorist strike' — Russia attacks bus carrying Ukrainian civilian miners, killing at least 12, injuring 16. The attack marks "the largest single loss for DTEK since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion," CEO Maksym Timchenko said.
'Unprovoked terrorist strike' — Russia attacks bus carrying Ukrainian civilian miners, killing at least 12, injuring 16
Russia launched a mass attack, targeting mines of DTEK, Ukraine's biggest private energy firm, the company said. One of the strikes hit a service bus in the town of Ternivka, which was transporting mi...
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Federal officials launch ICE operation in Maine and begin arrests: “Operation Catch of the Day” Given that they undoubtedly knew the level of scrutiny, this would be subjected to, the choice of name is deliberately disrespectful to human beings. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
Federal officials launch ICE operation in Maine and begin arrests
“Everyone is on high alert,” Portland Mayor Mark Dion said. His city and nearby Lewiston have seen an influx of migrants and asylum seekers in recent years.
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I flew down to south Texas today to do my job - investigate why people are dying in ICE detention centers. I was just illegally denied entry to Dilley Detention Center. Because they have something to hide.
Heads up: The Trump admin has started arresting immigrants in Maine as part of a new federal operation targeting the state. The operation is intended to target immigrants from Somalia. People from countries including Sudan, Guatemala and Ethiopia were swept up on the first day of the operations.
Trump Administration Starts Immigration Operation in Maine
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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder and enduring force of American rock, dies at 78 www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder and enduring force of American rock, dies at 78
The influential singer, songwriter and guitarist had battled cancer and underlying lung issues.
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What's the Plan with Leah and Ezra · Indivisible
The chaos out of the White House is meant to overwhelm us. Our antidote is community. Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin every Thursday to break down the week’s biggest politic...
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@aneripattani.bsky.social on the battle for the future of addiction medicine: kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Inside the Battle for the Future of Addiction Medicine - KFF Health News
The experiences of one doctor in Louisiana reveal the tensions around trying to get people to engage in addiction treatment, even if they’re not ready to stop using drugs.
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What the CDC's sidelining of childhood vaccines means and what parents should do: kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
The CDC Just Sidelined These Childhood Vaccines. Here’s What They Prevent. - KFF Health News
The CDC is recommending fewer childhood vaccines, although the ones it has jettisoned from the recommended schedule have successfully battled serious illness for years. Experts warn that if vaccine up...
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Former Special Counsel, Jack Smith, explicitly states: "President Trump was by a large measure the most culpable and most responsible person in this conspiracy. These crimes were committed for his benefit. The attack that happened at the Capitol, part of this case, does not happen without him."
Jeffries: "The American people are supposed to believe that this whole situation that has unfolded in Venezuela has anything to do with a counter-narcotics operation? Get lost."
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Joint statement from major NATO members: “Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland.”
Bill Cassidy spent 2025 criticizing RFK Jr’s radical moves, but failing to actually do anything meaningful, despite his powerful committee chairmanship. In 2026, the senator is offering more of the same, indifferent to the consequences of his passivity. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
GOP’s Cassidy criticizes RFK Jr’s vaccine schedule, but the senator still isn’t ready to act
The Louisiana Republican keeps complaining about Kennedy but failing to use his considerable powers.
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Gavin Newsom seems to be betting that the 2028 election will be fought based on good vibes and naked aggression, @helenlewis.bsky.social reports. She spoke with the governor about his party, his state, his mean X posts, and more:
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California’s Gavin Newsom would rather be wrong than weak.
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218 members signed the discharge petition to force a vote to extend ACA tax credits. If Speaker Johnson refuses to bring forth the vote, he’s telling the American people loud and clear that rising health care costs are acceptable to him.
