Carol

Carol

@msdermo1463.bsky.social

Mom, Grandma, Nerd, Earth Observer, Derm PA, Howard, Yale, sci fi and history. ❤️🙏🛸🪴⚽️⚖️💉 wokus maximus 🚫DM flirting- insta-block 🚫okra #dogs

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Carol
@msdermo1463.bsky.social

I have a dream. I dream of a government that spends my tax dollars on schools, housing, education, roads, bridges, green space, and health care. I have a dream. I dream of transparency in government, taxes and commerce. I dream of a country that welcomes peaceful immigrants.

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Prism
@prismreports.org

FIU workers were directed to secretly deliver equipment to “Alligator Alcatraz,” @alexmar.bsky.social investigates in this developing story. Public records & a university employee confirm that at least one operations trailer was transported to the immigration detention facility in the Everglades.

prismreports.orgFIU workers secretly delivered equipment to Alligator AlcatrazPublic records and a Florida International University employee confirm that at least one operations trailer was transported to the immigration detention facility in the Everglades

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Ken Parker
@kenparkerlaw.bsky.social

From a friend who is an immigration attorney: My client was told he was going to Krome on Tuesday and then he disappeared in the system. I got a call from him today that he's at the camp in the Everglades and the story about the transfer is horrific. [cont.]

Carol
@msdermo1463.bsky.social

With liberty and justice for all? I call BS. Children!!!! Children!

Raider@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social

Marines and DHS arrest anti-ICE protester after children were spotted in chains at the federal detention center in LA

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Maxwell Frost
@maxwellfrost.bsky.social

I just left the Everglades Immigrant Interment Camp. No, I’m not using their ridiculous name. It was a very tough to witness humans in those cages. Every Floridian should be ashamed that our taxpayer money is being used for this.

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@xbox720conceptimg.bsky.social

Huge thank you to everyone who attended a No Kings Protest When Elon bought Twitter he began a campaign to remove the left from the biggest SM platform and the fallout has been huge. Images plastered everywhere that prove that The Left isn’t dead is the best move we have WELL DONE EVERYONE

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KUOW Public Radio
@kuow.org

A Portland-area mother and her four U.S.-born children have been detained by federal immigration officials for two weeks, an apparent violation of federal policy that limits how long people can be detained.

kuow.orgPortland family detained at Washington border facility for 2 weeks in apparent violation of immigration policyA Portland-area mother and her four U.S.-born children have been detained by federal immigration officials for two weeks, an apparent violation of federal policy that limits how long people can be det...

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The Conversation U.S.
@us.theconversation.com

We've had A LOT of interesting stories in the past week, and you may have seen them in a lot of places (because we're a nonprofit and give all our work away for free republication by media outlets large and small) So the Gettysburg Connection used our story on hurricane forecasting blind spots...

gettysburgconnection.orgHurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters - Gettysburg ConnectionChris Vagasky, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Carol
@msdermo1463.bsky.social

In a Nation of crazy, it seems like the use of the courts for states to get CONGRESSIONALLY AUTHORIZED funds is becoming the NORM. Seriously, that's a crazy I couldn't have imagined. sigh.

Carol
@msdermo1463.bsky.social

I have a dream. I dream of a government that spends my tax dollars on schools, housing, education, roads, bridges, green space, and health care. I have a dream. I dream of transparency in government, taxes and commerce. I dream of a country that welcomes peaceful immigrants.

Carol
@msdermo1463.bsky.social

I have a dream. I dream of unity with my fellow citizens, tolerance, and support for differing viewpoints. I dream of a nation that values equality and promotes self awareness and happiness. I dream of a peace economy. I dream of safety and of kind neighbors. We can do it.

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Reuters
@reuters.com

Exclusive: Le Pen's far-right French party rebuffed US offer of support, sources say reut.rs/44hrNCi

reut.rsExclusive: Le Pen's far-right French party rebuffed US offer of support, sources sayA U.S. State Department delegation met with senior officials from France's National Rally (RN) in late May, but their offer to publicly support figurehead Marine Le Pen after a court barred her from office was rebuffed by the far-right party, two sources said.

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Mother Jones
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In the face of near-total abortion bans around the country, advocates for pregnant victims of domestic and sexual violence have been hamstrung. “We’ve had patients come in saying that [their abusers] just keep the patient pregnant so they can’t leave.”

motherjones.com"What can I even say without having to go to jail?"The end of Roe has hamstrung advocates for pregnant victims of domestic and sexual violence.

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PBS News
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council called by Iran that “We cannot – and must not – give up on peace.”

buff.lyWATCH LIVE: UN Security Council holds emergency meeting after U.S. strikes on IranIn urging a return to diplomacy and a peaceful solution, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed Sunday that one path leads to wider war and the other to de-escalation and…

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Raw Story
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President Donald Trump's political operation has reportedly launched a new political action committee (PAC) to oust Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican.

bit.lyTrump launches PAC to oust sitting Republican congressman after strike criticismPresident Donald Trump's political operation has reportedly launched a new political action committee (PAC) to oust Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican.On Sunday, Axios reported that Trump's team had created the Kentucky MAGA super PAC after Massie slammed Saturday's strike on Iran. Senior Tru...

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NPR
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After the U.S. took military action against three nuclear sites in Iran, reaction across the political spectrum was swift with many Democrats decrying the president's "unilateral" strikes. By @stphnfwlr.com

n.prTrump administration defends Iranian strikes as some lawmakers question its legalityAfter the U.S. took military action against three nuclear sites in Iran, reaction across the political spectrum was swift with many Democrats decrying the president's "unilateral" strikes.

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Blane Darlink
@blanedarlink.bsky.social

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It was gross enough touching Rubio! Now you want me to taste Miller?!?! No thanks. Not interested in sampling the pungent flavor of racist vampire excrement.

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The Guardian
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Ukraine war briefing: Russia ‘on verge of recession’, Putin minister tells economic showcase

theguardian.comUkraine war briefing: Russia ‘on verge of recession’, Putin minister tells economic showcaseDrone attacks on Kharkiv and Odesa; don’t forget about Ukraine because of Iran-Israel fighting, say Kyiv officials. What we know on day 1,213 Vladimir Putin’s economy minister has warned that Russia is “on the verge” of recession as he spoke on the second day of a signature event meant to bolster economic confidence. The minister, Maxim Reshetnikov, said at the St Petersburg economic forum that his view was based on “current business sentiment and indicators” pointing to a slowdown. “Everything else depends on our decisions,” Reshetnikov said, calling for the central bank to show a “little love for the economy”. Russia’s central bank raised interest rates to an eye-watering 21% in October 2024 to combat inflation and kept them at that level until this month when it eased them to 20%. Russia’s economic growth slowed to 1.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, the lowest quarterly figure in two years. Prices are rising across the economy driven up by massive government spending on the war and widespread labour shortages. Annual inflation has been more than double the central bank’s 4% target for over a year. Economists have warned since the war began that any Russian growth driven by the defence industry is unsustainable and does not reflect a real increase in productivity. Kharkiv and Odesa were under attack from Russian-launched drones in the early hours of Friday, according to local officials and social media channels. Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant “cannot start operating again as long as this large-scale war continues”, the UN nuclear agency has said. The plant, illegally held by the Russians, has too many issues with cooling water and its need for electricity supplied from offsite, the IAEA said. Russia and Ukraine said on Thursday that they had completed another exchange of captured soldiers. Neither side said how many. “Our people are returning home from Russian captivity,” said Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president. The Ukrainian government agency overseeing the exchanges said it involved “seriously ill and wounded” soldiers. Russia’s defence ministry also confirmed the exchange. Zelenskyy said on Thursday that Russia’s defence of Iran’s authorities underscored the need for intensified sanctions against Moscow. Its deployment of Iranian-designed Shahed drones and North Korean munitions was proof that Kyiv’s allies were applying insufficient pressure against the Kremlin. “When one of their accomplices loses their capability to export war, Russia is weakened and tries to interfere. This is so cynical and proves time and again that aggressive regimes cannot be allowed to unite and become partners.” The Ukrainian foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, said the conflict between Israel and Iran had exposed Russian hypocrisy, with Moscow condemning strikes against Tehran while “ruthlessly” attacking Ukraine. “The only rational conclusion is that Russia cannot be trusted in any situation, and it is always part of the problem rather than the solution.” The funeral has been held in Kyiv for Ukrainian soldier and former actor Yuriy Felipenko, who was killed on the frontline aged 32. Before joining the army in April 2024, Felipenko starred in several stage productions and TV shows, playing a lead role in Ukrainian crime serial The Colour of Passion. Fighting between Iran and Israel could deflect global attention from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and even bolster the Kremlin’s war effort, a senior Ukrainian political source told AFP. The conflict has pushed up the price of oil and “for Ukraine, the challenge is the price of oil, because if prices remain high for a long time, the Russians will earn more”. However, Kyiv has welcomed Israeli attacks on a country that has directly aided and provided weapons to Russia. Denmark when it takes over the presidency of the European Council will continue preparing Ukraine for EU membership against the objections of Hungary, the Danish Europe minister, Marie Bjerre, said on Thursday. The Danish presidency begins on 1 July. “Unfortunately, Hungary is blocking and we are trying to put as much pressure there as we can and also do everything we can to make Ukraine continue with the necessary reform work,” said Bjerre. Continue reading...

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The Hill Times
@hilltimes.com

Josie Sabatino: Change cannot come at the expense of transparency and accountability, and the new government would do well to remember that before it finds itself becoming the headline. www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...

hilltimes.comCarney’s move-fast-and-break-things agenda requires a fiscal reality checkChange cannot come at the expense of transparency and accountability, and the new government would do well to remember that before it finds itself becoming the headline.