Geez.
Via Josh Marshall:
at some point people will realize that having an electoral movement which routinely threatens to kill its opponents is a major problem.
Juliegrace Brufke:
Per a senior GOP source, “Ferguson told the conference that he‘s had to have a sheriff stationed at his daughter’s school over death threats from the far right. Also one at his house.” #JimJordan
President Biden is seeking public support for tens of billions of dollars in additional American spending to support Israel and Ukraine, both of which are fighting wars. As I explain in this VOA radio report, the Congress – divided into a Republican-controlled House and a Democrat-dominated Senate – will have to approve the spending.
Jon Stewart's Apple TV Plus show ends, reportedly over coverage of AI and China
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/19/23924549/jon-stewart-apple-ai-china-cancel
During a primetime address President Biden drew a direct link between Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Hamas's attack on Israel and called on Congress to help him defeat both threats. https://t.co/8BvBuJpA06
⛔️🇺🇸In reversal, Ukraine-skeptic and US Seditionist supporter candidate to attempt third vote for US speaker (more) https://kyivindependent.com/in-reversal-ukraine-skeptic-candidate-to-attempt-third-vote-for-speaker/ #Ukraine #USA #Mastodon #Press #News #russia #russiaUkraineWar #9yrInvasionofUkraine #BoycottMusk
#NoEUPrezForHungary
#NoUSRepublicans2024
@timkmak These are uninformed Americans, or vatniks. The more information people have, the more they support Ukraine and its right to determine its own future.
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK:
Hi, it’s Tim here.
On the somber note of Ross’ journal entry, I wanted to share a poster I saw recently in Ukraine’s capital.
It’s a reminder – even while having a late fall stroll, or enjoying a meal out with friends – not to forget.
He was at first a civilian, but he met the death of a warrior.
Ross felt a mixture of feelings when he heard this news, and these feelings haunted him all day.
A sorrow, for the pain that Sam's family and friends will have to endure.
Anger for how unjust this world is.
When the war is over, what sort of society will be left?
A lesser society than would have otherwise existed, no doubt.
This reportedly includes $60b for #Ukraine and $10b for Israel.
This would merely be a request, as Congress needs to consider and pass funding legislation.
… AND BIG SPEECH TONIGHT:
The president is expected to deliver a primetime speech Thursday evening linking the issues together, in just the second formal Oval Office speech since he became president, per the NYT.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/19/us/politics/biden-speech-israel-ukraine.html
Some gentle reminders as I thank you again for the kind words about WWHF:
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I absolutely stick around after talks and keynotes and I’m happy to chat, hug, and take photos! (Just please let me eat if I am).
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I know my Calendly is insanely booked and I do try to add time slots when I can. Check back!! Please show if you register because people need the help and wait a long time.
I hope I don’t sound too pretentious. I do my best to help!
@Free_Press well of course. McCarthy showed them that you can just keep going. And going. And going. That's normal now. Which is why, if the GOP lose the next election, we can expect either endless court cases or another actual insurrection contesting it. They've lost their goddamn minds.
"For the United States alone, the economic cost of long COVID is estimated to be $3 trillion over the next five years."
Long COVID is an economic justice issue that we can not afford to ignore.
White people don't get to tell Black people what's racist and what isn't racist.
Non-BIPOC don't get to tell BIPOC people what's racist and what isn't racist.
Non-Indigenous don't get to tell Indigenous people what's anti-Indigenous and what isn't anti-Indigenous.
Non-Jews don't get to tell Jewish people what's anti-Semitic and what isn't anti-Semitic.
That's just the way it works, folks. If you don't like it, tough...
Mostly reclusive and carrying slightly damaged goods. A survivor by some accounts. Definitely in need of much therapy. ;)
Staunchly anti-fascist
Bear in mind that, while I may "like" your "toot", about a person, event or particular topic, if it links to the "bird-site" I will no longer boost and inadvertently contribute to their grift. Everyone has a choice and a part to play when crimes go unpunished.
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-Elric