violamem.bsky.social

violamem.bsky.social

@violamem.bsky.social

Memphis has me now, I’m too old to move. Travel is mostly to visit kids & grands who had more sense. Recovering classical musician & RN

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Executing a search warrant while early voting is underway in Minnesota, on an old, moldy "crime" is all you need to know about the motivation here. Absolutely no reason not to wait until the second week of November. It's abundantly clear that this is about politics, not a legitimate prosecution.

The Washington Sun@washingtonsun.com

The congresswoman said she “will not be silenced.” https://www.washingtonsun.com/congress/democrats-ilhan-omar-home-search-criminal-investigation

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Sunbittern Brazil The sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) is an elegant, solitary bird from Central and South American tropics, known for its camouflaged, drab plumage that hides brilliant, sun-like eyespots on its wings, flashed to startle predators or attract mates. 📸: @giovan_alex_photography

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When this nation’s first president chopped down one cherry tree, he was honest and contrite. When the current president chopped down a slew of cherry trees, he did so in violation of a court order—and didn’t give a shit.

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Switzerland and China agreed on a new trade accord that almost entirely removes tariffs on Swiss exports, as Beijing tries to increase ties in Europe amid its ongoing rivalry with the US for global influence.

bloom.bgSwiss Agree Trade Deal That Gives It Tariff-Free Access to ChinaSwitzerland and China agreed on a new trade accord that almost entirely removes tariffs on Swiss exports, as Beijing tries to deepen ties in Europe amid its ongoing rivalry with the US for global influence.

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We’ve made some news lately…and some history. Thank you again to all those who have gotten behind our campaign - not to move Tennessee left or right, but to move it forward. Together we can make changes for the better.

“As a Memphis City Councilwoman, I am sponsoring a resolution to use community grant funds to support medical-debt relief in conjunction with Undue Medical Debt, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to strengthen communities by erasing financially burdensome medical bills.”

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Trump is blasting "Live and Let Die" before he takes the stage to deliver a speech to seniors

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Alex Blechman@alexblechman.bsky.social

It’s inaccurate to say Mario is brave and Luigi is cowardly Luigi is afraid of death, so he runs away from danger. Mario is afraid of living, so he runs towards death. Both brothers are cowards in their own way

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Trump: "The Iranian people will fight back as soon as they know they're not gonna be shot, and as soon as they can get weapons. If they had weapons that were going the other way, Iran would give up in two seconds."

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“As [Sudeten German politician Konrad] Henlein himself summarized the Fuehrer’s views, ‘We must always demand so much that we can never be satisfied.’” -Shirer. The Rise and Fall of The Third Reich. p. 589

6:11a on a Saturday what are we doing here.

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Aerial footage shows a crowd protesting at Columbia University after Department of Homeland Security agents entered campus housing and detained a student while searching for a “missing person.” . Acting President Claire Shipman said agents misrepresented themselves to gain entry without a warrant.

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When it comes to free and fair elections, Collins is as conservative and anti-voting rights as they come. Not only is she supporting the SAVE Act, but during the Biden administration she opposed the For the People Act and the Joe Manchin compromise bill — the Freedom to Vote Act.

democracydocket.comSusan Collins hands Trump the 50th vote against free and fair electionsWhen it comes to free and fair elections, Collins is as conservative and anti-voting rights as they come.

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wow -- with Trump standing behind him, a man (not sure who he is) offers this prayer: "We pray that he would be mindful of the poor and that he would be invested in the alleviation of suffering happening in the families preparing to bury their loved ones in Minneapolis."

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Replying to @muellershewrote.com

While we await what I’m sure will be a classy, elegant new Kennedy Center… May I suggest Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis as a temporary replacement? We have a world class venue and orchestra! Near enough Target HQ to flip the bird. The city and citizens of Minneapolis could sure use the support.

minnesotaorchestra.orgOrchestra Hall Event Rentals - Minnesota OrchestraWith its striking, modern architecture and inviting views and natural light, businesses, nonprofit organizations and happy couples have made Orchestra Hall the backdrop to their most important events....

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After a magistrate judge left AG Pam Bondi furious by rejecting a criminal complaint against Lemon on January 18, she tried to get her revenge Friday morning A few hours later, the DOJ’s case is falling apart as prosecutors in Minnesota and LA refuse to get involved. trib.al/YCHeg20

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“What’s a good reason NOT to track how many kids using @GovBillLee’s vouchers were already in private schools?”🤷🏼 We asked Republicans why they wouldn’t back the @jeffyarbro.bsky.social & McKenzie bill to require tracking it. None had an answer. (Spoiler: because it’s most of them)

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When we go vote we’ll have with us our: Certified birth certificates Enhanced driver’s licenses Passports Marriage certificates Divorce papers Name changes Two utility bills with both our names This all assumes we have elections in November

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Every Democratic governor, attorney general, senator and House member needs to stand up and loudly say in unison: Enough. Trump's war on Americans must end.

Governor Tim Walz@governorwalz.mn.gov

I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.

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🚨"The Ku Klux Klan used to call themselves the invisible empire, and they wore masks, and they used to raid immigrant communities—much like ICE is right now," -one of THOUSANDS of Minneapolis ICE protesters marching in -10 degrees as part of statewide generals strike. LIVE NOW⬇️

I wonder if it’s an audiobook?

Marion Nestle@marionnestle.bsky.social

Weekend reading: The Spinach King John Seabrook.  The Spinach King: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty.  Norton, 2025 (346 pages). This book is a memoir by New Yorker staff writer, John Seabrook, about his rich, unscrupulous, and bigoted grandfather and father but there is so much food…

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Turns out that incorrectly telling the American people that masked goons have absolute immunity to do whatever they want to them is not a particularly popular position.

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com

Vance on Jan. 8: "You have a federal law enforcement official engaging in federal law enforcement action. That's a federal issue. That guy's protected by absolute immunity." Vance today: "I didn't say that officers who engaged in wrongdoing would enjoy immunity. That's absurd."

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No one can be watching this Davos speech and reach any conclusion but that the President of the United States is mentally disturbed and that something is deeply wrong with him. This is both embarrassing and extremely dangerous.

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Trump posted what appears to be a private message from French President Emmanuel Macron, where Macron says he “does not understand what you are doing on Greenland.” Reuters reports the message is authentic.

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AG Ellison: "If you're not gonna do an investigation, and you won't rely on other authorities to do an investigation, it sounds like you're trying to do a coverup."

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There are increasing chances for snow and ice from the southern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic late this week and into the weekend. There is still plenty of uncertainty in the forecast, which will evolve in the coming days, so stay up to date on the latest at weather.gov.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky announced personnel changes aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defense and air defense (PVO) systems. He also stated that sanctions will be imposed on individuals who justify Russian aggression or promote Russian state media narratives for propaganda purposes.