Reposted by James PenhaMother Jones @motherjones.com · 03/10/2026A CNN report hurt Jared's feelings, but numerous outlets, including @motherjones.com, have detailed his vast global conflicts of interest.motherjones.comDoes Jared Kushner know what a conflict of interest is?In Israel and elsewhere, the line between his diplomacy and quest for wealth is fuzzy at best. 53692263
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Always an honor to have a poem included in David McMurray's Notebook, today at www.asahi.com/ajw/articles... I am the pilgrim finding sanctuary in a raincoat @literarycommunity.bsky.social @writingcommunity.bsky.social @literarybulletin.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.socialasahi.comASAHI HAIKUIST NETWORK/ David McMurray | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and AnalysisHigh-pitched calls...swans hurrying back from tundra--Yutaka Kitajima (Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture) 013
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 02/10/2026youtube.com/watch?v=Szop... It’s only the trailer and I’m crying.youtube.comELSINORE - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters NovemberYouTube video by Focus Features 000
Reposted by James PenhaAbdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Tomorrow, on October 1, the biggest transfer of wealth from the working class to the wealthy hits a critical milestone. Many of the provisions from the Big Ugly Bill will go into effect, harming hundreds of thousands of Michiganders in order to create tax cuts for the richest people in America. 15980563619
Reposted by James PenhaThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 30/09/2026CARTOON OF THE DAY (From @mluckovichajc) 14911312
Reposted by James Penha🦂Paula Murphy Pounds🦂 🕉☸️ 🌛🌚🌜🧙🏼♀️🪄 ☮️&💚 @paulamurphypounds5.bsky.social · 30/09/2026💖💞❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜🤎🖤🩶🤍💋🙏🏻 1106
Reposted by James PenhaAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26/09/2026Talarico: "Billionaires are pouring money into TX to try to buy this Senate seat ... they are hoping that Texans will care more about these manufactured culture wars than actual wars. They're hoping Texans will care more about pronouns than prices. But I think Texans see through this distraction." 773090892
Reposted by James PenhaAbdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 25/09/2026If a politician takes money from weapons manufacturers, don't be surprised when they back weapons contracts. If a politician takes money from Big Pharma, don't be surprised when they try to stop guaranteed healthcare. That's why I don't take ANY corporate money. None. 299169814987
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 27/09/2026youtube.com/watch?v=YIBR...youtube.comNAZA - official trailerYouTube video by The Guardian 000
Reposted by James PenhaMonica @softtail65.bsky.social · 26/09/2026It is barbaric. There is no reason for women to be dying from ectopic pregnancies in the U.S. in 2026. Not one. 981229725
Reposted by James Penhawhattheactualf.bsky.social @whattheactualf.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The damn truth 042
Reposted by James PenhaPat Fuller @bannerite.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Did Carl Sagan know Trump? 56217
Reposted by James PenhaHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Marco Rubio: “Iranians are radical religious lunatics.” Also: Have you met Paula White, the White House faith advisor? 2524180955930
Reposted by James Penhafightthefire.bsky.social @fightthefire.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Due Thursday. "A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to turn over handwritten FBI notes from four interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump tried to force her to perform oral sex after Jeffrey Epstein introduced them when she was a teenager.lawcommentary.comJudge Orders DOJ to Turn Over FBI Notes on Woman’s Claim Trump Sexually Assaulted Her as a Teen | Law CommentaryA federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to turn over handwritten FBI notes from four interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump tried to force her to perform oral sex after Jef... 11913
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 23/09/2026@rennaestubbs.bsky.social Hi, Rennae. Does it make any sense for professional tennis tournaments to still call themselves “Open”? Do amateurs ever play these tourneys nowadays? 000
Reposted by James PenhaJennifer Shin - WTAF @jennifershin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I think @darrigomelanie.bsky.social said everything that needs to be said. 658172085070
Reposted by James PenhaThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026REPUBLICAN Senator from Utah calls for an investigation into Don Jr. for getting a wedding party paid for by a Putin-connected oligarch 53986285
Reposted by James PenhaProPublica @propublica.org · 22/09/2026NEW: In late 2024, FBI investigators had enough evidence to launch a sweeping bribery probe that could ensnare top lawmakers, including Sen. Susan Collins. Then Trump was reelected and eviscerated the FBI and DOJ teams handling public corruption probes.propublica.orgThe FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the WayAfter the FBI caught a defense contractor’s CEO making illegal campaign contributions, it sought to launch a sweeping political bribery probe involving Collins and others. Then the second Trump admini... 13646332243
Reposted by James PenhaThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026REP. @justinjpearson.bsky.social : “I’ve never seen anything like this — hundreds of cars but I’ve yet to see any from Tennessee.” Musk’s xAI claimed to bring jobs to MEMPHIS but as predicted is hiring from outside TN. Reminder: Brent Taylor “doesn’t give a shit” 👇🏽🤔🤷🏼 #MemphisVsMusk 151153408
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 22/09/2026open.substack.com/pub/borowitz... from Andy Borowitzopen.substack.comCourt Orders Kennedy Name Removed From RFK Jr.“Henceforth, the former Mr. Kennedy will be known as Robert Fitzgerald Trump,” the judge ruled. 000
Reposted by James Penha@dennis74.bsky.social @dennis74.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Welcome these good people to our winning community! Vote for every democrat that is on your ballot this November! We must protect our first amendment rights! 🙏 042
Reposted by James PenhaPeter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 20/09/2026My brand-new villanelle "Fear, in silence" has been published by @newversenews.bsky.social, thanks to @jamespenha.bsky.social. The repeating rhythm of a #villanelle emerged as 2 contradictory lines from a BBC headline fought with each other on the page. newversenews.blogspot.com/2026/09/fear...newversenews.blogspot.comFEAR, IN SILENCEThe New Verse News presents politically progressive poetry on current events and topical issues. 152
Reposted by James PenhaThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 18/09/2026It’s really so insane. Words mean things, @washingtonpost. If we buy something for you we didn’t “sell” it to you. This isn’t rocket science. 11433101156
Reposted by James PenhaMadGreek 🧿 @madgreek2024.bsky.social · 19/09/2026"Signs of Fascism" originated in my town. (Sequim, WA) I filmed it. I remember getting a call, "hey your video got 5,000 views." By the end of the day it had 60K. Over 100K in a few days from just one platform. Then my DM blew up! Everyone wanted to replicate the signs. Nice to see the signs today. 248103254307
Reposted by James Penhaconifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026From Robin Rouby-Progressive Cartoons 422622805
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 19/09/2026youtube.com/watch?v=zHg9... Enlightening and fascinating and not what we usually hear about guns.youtube.comMalcolm Gladwell on “The American Way of Killing” | The New Yorker Radio HourYouTube video by The New Yorker 020
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Thanks to DJ Tyrer for hosting my #newshaibun at 5-7-5 Haiku Journal today. 575haikujournal.wordpress.com/2026/09/16/h... @literarycommunity.bsky.social @rodmannix.bsky.social @writingcommunity.bsky.social @literaryreport.bsky.social @literarybulletin.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.social575haikujournal.wordpress.comHaibun For Those Who Have Died In ICE Custody So Far in 2026Geraldo Lunas Campos, Luis Gustavo Nuñez Caceres, Luis Beltrán Yañez-Cruz, Parady La, Victor Manuel Díaz, Heber Sánchez Domínguez, Lorth Sim, Jairo García-Hernández, Alberto Gutiérrez Reyes, Pejman… 011
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 16/09/2026yalereview.org/article/rach... A remarkable poem.yalereview.orgRachel Eliza Griffiths: "Driving Past My Father"A poem by Rachel Eliza Griffiths: "I’ve already passed the maple / By the time I realize the old man sitting / On a porch once gave me my name." 000
Reposted by James PenhaDale Walls @dalewalls1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026👊🏽👊🏽 We need more of this!👊🏽👊🏽 86629
Reposted by James PenhaCongresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 15/09/2026I commend the cities, including Seattle, that are challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to deny green cards and visas based on the use of basic assistance programs that people are legally entitled to receive.wsj.comMamdani Sues Trump Administration Over New Immigration RuleThe rule would let the federal government more easily deny green cards and visas to immigrants based on their use of public benefits. 121392369
Reposted by James PenhaCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 15/09/2026WSJ follows @propublica.org @wsj.com www.wsj.com/world/russia... 65861280
Reposted by James PenhaJonZoidberg @jonzoidberg.xyz · 15/09/2026I'm with Ruffalo. I'm tired of hearing that we have so much in common and we need to unite. Fuck that. If you think kids should die because they were born in Gaza, I don't want to know you. If you think trans people don't deserve happiness, fuck you. It's time to be on the right side of history. 13615
Reposted by James PenhaMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 15/09/2026BREAKING: The Supreme Court DENIES Trump’s emergency request to impose new mail-in ballot restrictions ahead of the midterms. The restrictions remain blocked. Justice Kavanaugh joined the denial, while Justices Alito and Thomas dissented. 1563613698
Reposted by James PenhaMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I am a one-issue voter: Get Republicans out of office. 1213700680
Reposted by James PenhaSenator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 05/05/2026Big Oil is making a $30 million windfall profit every HOUR by using the Iran War as an excuse to rip off commuters at the gas pump. This year, Exxon will be spending $20 billion of its profits on stock buybacks. We must end the Iran War and pass a windfall profits tax — NOW! 3612721870
Reposted by James PenhaBab @bab102.bsky.social · 14/09/2026FOLLOW! @bab102.bsky.social @raykwong.lol @j1j2.bsky.social @book960.bsky.social @liberalwarrior.eu @moberzan.bsky.social @yeathrive.bsky.social @ltwlauren.bsky.social @southerngayteacher.bsky.social @dalewalls1.bsky.social @justinpowellweb.bsky.social @jfordemocracy.bsky.social @lenny60.bsky.social 74215
Reposted by James PenhaMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Shut up, Jeff Bezos, and your propaganda rag, the current Washington Post. The Kennedy Center is only in trouble because the lowbrow idiot Donald Trump and his stupid, uncultured minions interfered with it, driving away audiences. Adding his vulgar name will *guarantee* bankruptcy, not avoid it. 33939821069
Reposted by James PenhaMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 14/09/2026“60 Minutes” — once a fearless national treasure — has been largely gutted. Over a year ago, I appeared on “60 Minutes” because I trusted the leaders of CBS to report the news with honesty and bravery. That will be my last appearance on the show. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-o...democracydocket.comMy open letter to David EllisonYou argued that the American people have misjudged you — that they are wrong about what is in your heart and mind. I want to be clear: I don't care what you think or feel. What I care about is your ac... 299102012982
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Please listen to me read my poem “Under the Falls” at the Niagara Falls Poetry Project niagarapoetry.ca/2023/01/15/u... @niagarapoetry.bsky.social @literarycommunity.bsky.social @writingcommunity.bsky.social @literaryreport.bsky.social @literarybulletin.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.socialniagarapoetry.caUnder the Falls by James Penha - Niagara Falls Poetry ProjectA short poem describing the terror of a young James Penha at going "under" the falls and his joy at his honeymoon trip 70 years later 032
Reposted by James PenhaRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Republicans’ midterm convention last night featured Ross Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life in prison for creating a digital drug market. He’s one of the many white collar criminals pardoned by Trump, oftentimes in exchange for hefty donations. Here’s what you need to know.youtube.comTrump’s Pay-to-Pardon SchemeCorporate executives who defraud nursing homes? Pardoned.Reality TV stars who evade millions in taxes? Pardoned.Thousand 371194553
Reposted by James PenhaAdam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 11/09/2026This is good 23947381207