Lori Trani

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

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“Literally all of life on Earth evolved based on the rhythm of day and night, and there is a ton of data showing that messing with this is not a good idea.”

Mother Jones@motherjones.com

This startup is working to erect thousands of giant mirrors in space to reflect sunlight on to the Earth during night-time. So we have a million questions.

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This is reporting from The Guardian. I want you to imagine if a Palestinian said this about Jewish people. So much to unpack here.

“Wilson continued to argue that there will no end to male dominance, because if women push their luck too far, it will be the end of male “benevolence” in letting women have any rights at all.”

Amanda Marcotte@amandamarcotte.bsky.social

If, as expected, Democrats sweep this election,the already growing movement in MAGA to repeal the 19th amendment will get louder. It's tempting to dismiss this as just talk. But while they can't just end women's suffrage, this movement is dangerous. www.salon.com/2026/10/26/m...

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We’re not talking nearly enough about the sitting president of the United States sending our troops to die in a war while aligning our country with the dictator helping to kill them.

“… these oligarchs who lord over our content today didn’t build this public square, they simply appropriated it and now insist it’s their private property.”

Thom Hartmann@hartmannreport.com

Millions march against authoritarianism while a handful of powerful men control the digital public square, shape our news, and decide which voices Americans get to hear… hartmannreport.com/p/no-kings-t...

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When HCR goes all caps...we should all pay attention.

Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR)@hcrichardson.bsky.social

THEY ARE NOT POWERLESS TO STOP HIM! Go back to Washington, stand on the steps of the Capitol and demand Johnson and Thune recall the House and Senate, and impeach him. THIS IS HOW IT IS SUPPOSED TO WORK! THERE IS LITERALLY AN INSTRUCTION MANUAL! (It's called the Constitution.)

“Every day, this idiot out-stupids himself over some bug-up-his-ass obsession that no one else on the planet gives one corroded shit about, and we’re all expected to pretend it never happened.” And thank you, Jeff, for sharing the Daily Claudia.

Jeff Tiedrich@jefftiedrich.bsky.social

every one of Donny's rallies becomes the worst version of Groundhog Day ever, as he repeats the same stupid shit, over and over — but yesterday, he added something new: he called someone a 'shylock.' antisemitic much? thank you for your attention to today's post. link is here: bit.ly/47uIhZU

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Replying to @motherjones.com

Formal statement on behalf of New Mexico’s proud Native American tribes, Norteños, Burqueños and all people of goodwill across this Land of Enchantment: “The only name change we will consider is you changing your name to President Pendejo. Thank you for your attention to this matter.” Also, AMF

“But they’ve learned the hard way that it won’t work to come at him directly, because he ends up dominating interviews and beguiling those who, like Watters, love his commanding and clever style.”

Amanda Marcotte@amandamarcotte.bsky.social

Abdul El-Sayed has MAGA fascinated and terrified this election cycle. But I don't think it's (just) because he's Muslim. They don't know how to handle his aggressive and blunt style. It just goes to show the power of Democrats actually fighting back. www.salon.com/2026/10/19/a...

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the second el-sayed chose to treat tommy as an equal and not a nuisance, tommy was cooked

Abdul El-Sayed@abdulelsayed.bsky.social

This is Tommy. Tommy had a question about my allegiances. Listen to the end to hear about his.

“In effect, San Francisco–area voters are faced with a referendum on whether the general public in a highly car-dependent area—and one of the richest parts of the country—will consider further taxes to fund a public good.”

Mother Jones@motherjones.com

“Considering the fact that we are in the heart of one of the most economically prosperous regions of the country for the upper echelons, I just feel like it’s a stark demonstration of the inequality that exists in our society.”

“They don’t even have to notify you; you find out when you show up on election day and they either turn you away or give you a “provisional” ballot.”

Thom Hartmann@hartmannreport.com

Republican officials can remove eligible voters through bureaucratic procedures that would never be tolerated if the government were confiscating guns… hartmannreport.com/p/could-the-...

“The success of the congresswoman and her fellow immigrants handily disproves the claim that non-white people are inferior, and instead proves that progressives are right — that the U.S. is better off for allowing people from around the world to live here.”

Amanda Marcotte@amandamarcotte.bsky.social

Trump and MAGA's obsession with Ilhan Omar reveals an important truth about racism: it's rooted in jealousy and insecurity. They're not afraid Black immigrants are ruining America. They're scared Black immigrants will work hard and excel. www.salon.com/2026/10/16/t...

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The crypto industry is the largest political spender this election cycle, having spent over $200 million so far. This unprecedented corporate spending on the midterms is key to the tech industry’s plan to rig every level of government to work for the industry, from state legislatures to Congress.

truthout.orgThe Tech Oligarchs Have Captured Washington — Now They’re Pivoting to the StatesAI and crypto firms have spent record amounts on the 2026 midterms.

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Meanwhile META allows people to post hateful BS and threats on our Arab America comedy Festival's page. When we report it they do nothing. But META is happy to prevent Arab Americans from advertising on IG. META needs to broken up. It's a Big tech monopoly that is bad for our nation!

Dean Obeidallah@deanobeidallah.bsky.social

Instagram/META have now barred all my ads concerning the upcoming NY Arab American Comedy Festival on my Instagram account. This has never happened before but we live in a new time where Big Tech oligarchs are focused on making Trump happy. PLEASE help us share info on our fest www.arabcomedy.com

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Televising the execution of Nidal Hasan is about more than voyeuristic violence Authoritarianism requires rituals of death that seek to transform secular oppression into religious orthodoxy while communicating the need to murderously purge “the other.” jaredyatessexton.substack.com/p/descent-in...

jaredyatessexton.substack.comDescent Into Madness: The Ritualization of Death and FascismThe public execution of Nidal Hasan is a potent milestone

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“It makes perfect sense that this should be the Democrats’ main strategy: the core philosophy of the GOP that was first made explicit by the Reagan administration — “greed is good” — openly invites corruption.”

Thom Hartmann@hartmannreport.com

Trump’s profiteering is only the latest chapter in a decades-long transfer of American wealth and political power into the hands of billionaires… hartmannreport.com/p/democrats-...

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can i get an AMEN from the congregation bc this man is preaching

Raider@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social

Thank you for coming forward. We need more voices from inside the uniform standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us to reject this extremism, protect our democratic norms, and demand accountability.

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FUN FACT: The Bible doesn't say *anything* about abortion. Ever. Well, except for the time God provides a handy recipe for a magic potion to induce an involuntary one. Numbers 5:11-31

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President Donald Trump's border wall project has bulldozed through an ancient geoglyph in the Arizona desert. A new analysis of samples from the site suggests that it may be far older than the pyramids of Ancient Egypt.

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I’m hesitant to link to Amazon but I also understand that they’re going to be something like 75% of my overall sales. If you’re going to buy Effin’ Birds from Amazon, these are the cheapest prices we’ll see this year, and I do get a little kickback when you follow my link.

Effin' Birds@effinbirds.com

The Effin’ Birds Field Guide is 45% off and the 2027 Day to Day calendar is 29% off at Amazon US today. Field Guide: eatf.art/az45 Day to Day Calendar: eatf.art/az29 Lots of other places to shop instead: effinbirds.com/books

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“every time someone is sleeping on a subway bench in a city, the rest of america can sort of say ‘ugh, look at these cities.’ but we are holding a lot of your people who you failed to love and take care of.” 👏 👏 👏

David Roberts@volts.wtf

Holy shit.

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...and early voting begins in *New Mexico* tomorrow, so... #JustGoVoteEarly...INPERSON we'll be there!! Here's the deets... www.vote.org/early-voting...

Democracy Docket@democracydocket.com

TODAY: Early voting begins in Maine and California, and the process has already started in many other states across the U.S. Are YOU registered to vote? As the Trump administration ramps up its attacks on voting, it’s time to check your registration status: https://demdock.com/4gRtE8P

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Orban had a much greater grip on authoritarian power in Hungary than Trump does here at home... but because voters rejected Orban in huge numbers... he conceded by 11pm election night. We can do that here #JustGoVoteEarly...INPERSON Seriously, we can win this election in OCTOBER Just Go Vote

KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞@mary1kathy.bsky.social

SENATOR SLOTKIN: If you hear in the next 34 days that there is a new security threat that you’ve never heard of, that somehow requires federal law enforcement or the military and not local police, an alarm bell should go off in your brain. Do not let him get away with that

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NEW: We learned that the rules for starting a private school vary wildly across states. Some require background checks and specific qualifications. Others invite anyone with a dream and a pulse. See where your state draws the line. Take our quiz and share your results ⤵️

projects.propublica.orgIt’s Easy to Start a Private School. Take Our Quiz to Find Out Where You Can Open Yours. — ProPublicaPrivate school requirements vary wildly across states. Take our quiz to find out just how easy starting one can be.

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This is a big f’ing deal. Story at the newsletter right now, and full explainer coming soon (so make sure you’re subscribed to AED) Three anti-abortion states are asking the Supreme Court to allow them to extradite abortion providers from pro-choice states.

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I’ve been a media witness to two federal executions. One was Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh. The other, a week later, was a drug kingpin named Juan Raul Garza. My conclusion after watching both men die: The death penalty should not exist. Period. It fixes nothing, and it erodes our souls.

Chris Geidner@chrisgeidner.bsky.social

The Tennessean: Christa Pike still alive after administered drugs, attorneys say www.tennessean.com/story/news/c...