tejanarusa

tejanarusa

@tejanarusa.bsky.social

Books, pets, friendship; language and languages. Retired lawyer.

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Asking people to understand that American dominance in women's soccer is a byproduct of Title IX, which helped foster high-level women's sports in this coontry, in stark contrast to most of the reat of the world. It's a systemic, structural thing we should be proud of.

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This is bad, y'all. He's holding actual bi-partisan-passed legislation to force passage of the terrible SAVE Act that will literally prevent millions of people, especially women,from being able to vote. Call your senators & reps—don't give in.

Peter Morley ♿️@petermorley.bsky.social

🔥Donald Trump cancels signing of bipartisan bill, an almost unanimous vote, to create affordable housing. This should be in every democratic ad these midterms! apple.news/ADJAO3YqMSia...

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Reupping this because Asha is right — let's take a break from algae-geddon to talk about THIS. Grok picking bombing targets should be the subject of immediate Congressional hearings.

Asha Rangappa@asharangappa.bsky.social

And here is the CENTCOM report that lists 1,700 targets truck in first 72 hours, which also corroborates. If Grok was used for 2,000 in the first 96 hours, then it had to be the technology that was responsible for the strike on the school. Let's stop talking about algae, this is a scandal.

This important. Possibly what all the fuss about pools and monuments is to distract us from.

pissed-off-g.bsky.social@pissed-off-g.bsky.social

Trump is trying to shift the decision about who gets to vote from the states to his administration, using benign sounding administrative procedures, and an executive order that few people are paying attention to... Details here: joycevance.substack.com/p/the-execut...

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I can tell you from experience that of people actually read and shared stories about Trump and crypto, more people would know. The stories are written. And ignored.

In a world where news outlets cared about journalism and informing the populace, this poll would cause long dark nights of the soul. But, those outlets are more interested in serving shareholders by selling ads, and the job falls to incredible individuals like @molly.wiki

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Y’all should really read this entire piece— it’s even wilder than what’s been said here. This should be massive international news

Aaron Reichlin-Melnick@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social

This story is WILD. Juan Orlando Hernandez, the Honduran ex-president pardoned by Trump for narcotrafficking, seemingly caught on tape in dozens of conversations (if true), discussing plans with GOP and other figures to attack left-wing governments, and saying Israel paid for his pardon from Trump.

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Replying to @cwebbonline.com

What our tax dollars are funding: a disgusting ICE facility in Arizona packing people “like sardines,” 40+ in rooms built for 21, sleeping on concrete floors, no showers, begging for medical help. Read for more…

azmirror.comSurprise inspection finds ICE stuffing migrants 'like sardines' into a facility with no bed, showersThree lawmakers visited a Mesa ICE facility unannounced and found overcrowding, with 250 detainees packed into rooms "like sardines"

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Seattle: there is a proposal to build five of these things in our city. Yes, really.

union person@junlper.beer

this is why there’s been mass revolt and opposition to data centers being built in communities. it is genuinely a health hazard to live this close to something emitting this much sound. these need to stop being built

If you don't quite understand the utter bonkers-ness & awfulness of thevUndersecretary of the Army threatening the POPE'S ambassador, follow this woman. You will also laugh, which I must say, I badly needed. Very grateful.

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This actually cheered me up!

Jodi Jacobson@jljacobson.bsky.social

I truly love this man. All my adult life, I have wondered why we do not consistently lift up and appreciate the people who make our lives livable, do problem solving, help access services. The right has consistently demonized them and the Democrats have never truly had their backs.

I had my Medicare annual wellness visit today. Oddly, no one asked me to do that test with the clock and the animal drawings. I didn't get a chance to "ace it."

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Tech Bros have been discussing variations of this out in the open. Pay attention, you're missing their *excitement* about the end of jobs for the majority of Americans. Do you see Congress discussing any plans for this scale of unemployment? Elder & disabled care? Bueller...? 📺 is.gd/FauoVy

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SAM ALTMAN: “People talk about how much energy it takes to train an AI model … But it also takes a lot of energy to train a human. It takes like 20 years of life and all of the food you eat during that time before you get smart.”

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ICE detain yet another minor child—chase him down his own street and tackle him to pavement. "I am legal! I am legal!" he cries over and over in Spanish. Agent pins the boy down in snow—he desperately tries to keep his exposed hands from freezing at -25°F wind chill temperature. Minneapolis, MN

Every single day, a new horror revealed.

Judd Legum@juddlegum.bsky.social

1. ICE has STOPPED PAYING for medical treatment for its 73,000 detainees ICE has not paid its bills to 3rd party providers since OCTOBER and the situation will likely persist for MONTHS, a Popular Information investigation reveals Meanwhile, critically ill ICE detainees are not receiving care 🧵

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"The freedom of individuals verbally to oppose or challenge police action without thereby risking arrest is one of the principal characteristics by which we distinguish a free nation from a police state." —William J. Brennan Jr., joined by White, Blackmun, Stevens, & Marshall, Houston v. Hill, 1987

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com

Q: "Do you believe that deadly force was necessary?" Trump: "It was highly disrespectful of law enforcement. The woman and her friend were highly disrespectful of law enforcement…Law enforcement should not be in a position where they have to put up with this stuff."

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Donald Trump and the White House are using your taxpayer dollars to rewrite history about January 6, 2021. Today, I exposed the truth. From covering the tiny pro-insurrectionist rally to combatting the White House’s lies, I encourage you to share this report everywhere:

open.substack.comUrgent: The White House is Rewriting History About January 6th Using Your Taxpayer Dollars. I Expose It.How a taxpayer-funded website rewrites history, and why sworn testimony, court records, and hard evidence tell a very different story

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Alabama’s homicide rate is more than double New York City’s. Remember that the next time Tommy Tuberville criticizes NYC’s “crime and migrants.”

Mark D. Levine@marklevinenyc.bsky.social

A remarkable trend that will come as a shock to you if your only info about NYC is from this Fox News. Homicides in NYC... 1990: 2,262 1993: 1,927 1998: 629 2001: 649 2013: 335 2019: 320 2021: 488 2024: 382 2025 (as of 12/28): 302

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If the House passes a 3 year extension of the ACA tax credits - which they now have the votes to do - then @LeaderJohnThune has to call it up for a vote in the Senate. GOP leaders have tried as hard as they can to hurt families, but the dam is breaking. Let's get this done.

This pupis urgent. Please foster if you can, anywhere on East Coast.

Dovewoman 💙 🇺🇦 💙@dovewoman.bsky.social

Plz give this sweet pup a RT - not a “Like”. Likes DO NOT HELP these animals get seen - they need to be seen to find a Foster, Adopter, or Rescue. Sweet CHRISTMAS is in danger of euthanasia. He’s wonderful w ppl & other pets. Free Transport on East Coast & expenses paid! Plz help Christmas RT!

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Love animals? Have a spare corner & lots of love? TEMPORARY FOSTERS NEEDED NATIONWIDE. Animals die in shelters even when they find a Rescue to save them! Rescues need Fosters before they can pull an animal from a shelter. Fosters usually get all expenses covered! Plz consider being a Foster!

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