ashleymorrison.bsky.social @ashleymorrison.bsky.social · 05/10/2026www.cnn.com/2026/10/04/e...cnn.comResearcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of ‘unknown’ infection | CNNDozens of people were reported to be in isolation after a Russian laboratory worker at an institute dedicated to studying the plague and other infectious diseases died of an undisclosed illness. 000
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialPeter Sagal @petersagal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I know, I know, I KNOW... but my jaw dropped. A gift link. (Also, hat tip to Sadie Gurman, who for many years now has pretty much owned the DOJ beat) www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...wsj.comExclusive | Decades After Watergate, Justice Department Reviews Whether Nixon Got a Raw DealA revisionist historian went to the DOJ headquarters to present his case that the former president and his associates weren’t treated fairly. 2614631
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I’ve known many other defense secretaries, starting with Cap Weinberger, who served as defense secretary under Reagan. I can say without fear of contradiction that Pete Hegseth is the stupidest and least qualified of them all. He is a danger to the entire world. He must be impeached. 15253661542
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialGarrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026We don’t spend enough time talking about just how WEIRD all these people are. This is just an incredibly weird and insecure thing to say. Imagine any other SecDef ever being this weird and insecure?! 2954413930
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialDak @dak.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Ordering dinner via QR code feels less like going out for hospitality and more like submitting an IT helpdesk ticket for a bowl of pasta. 192011226
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialKai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026If a sentence in your newscast starts with “President Trump says…” you’re failing your audience. 833826555
ashleymorrison.bsky.social @ashleymorrison.bsky.social · 26/09/2026So I was under the (mis) impression that Lake Ontario was still labeled Lake Ontario when you were searching from Canada? But I’m an American on a US phone plan currently in Ottawa And when I search Lake Ontario it defaults to “Lake America” in the search. Super dumb and super disrespectful. 010
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Susan Collins was at the center of a major bribery probe for steering millions in contracts to a company whose CEO illegally funneled thousands to her campaign. Then Trump took office and gutted the FBI and DOJ units investigating her. Is this what "being moderate" looks like?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 po 852168858
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 21/09/2026US TV networks suspend White House pool coverage over Trump media bantheguardian.comUS TV networks suspend White House pool coverage over Trump media banABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC decline to participate after presidential ban that prompted widespread condemnation Major US TV news networks agreed to refuse to air coverage of Donald Trump’s White House after the administration banned certain media outlets including CNN from the grounds. The ban left CNN unable to fulfill its duties as Monday’s White House designated pool broadcaster. Continue reading... 1020441
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/09/2026Q: China is one of the most repressive countries for journalists in the world-- TRUMP: Well, I don't know about that. I think we're repressive also 69340261029
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialThe Life of Sharks @thelifeofsharks.com · 18/09/2026Blind Date. (And yes, we already know they’re lesbian Anglerfish). 481993
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialKai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026And he hath no understanding of how the economy works 901194100
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialWajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 12/09/2026www.metrotimes.com/news/mike-ro...metrotimes.comMike Rogers opposed 9/11 responder health care not twice, but nine times - Detroit Metro TimesNewly uncovered record shows Mike Rogers repeatedly opposed efforts to establish, advance, or fund medical care for people sickened after the Sept. 11 attacks. 25872483420
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialCraig Schaefer @craigschaeferbooks.com · 12/09/2026"You want my position on trans people competing in women's sports? Which ones? Name them, specificially. If it's such a sweeping societal problem, you must have a list of trans athletes. Who exactly are we talking about, and what sports do they play?" Reject the framing. It's that easy. 24633135
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 12/09/2026Because I’m white, it was easy for me to conflate the solidarity we witnessed on the ground among New Yorkers on 9/11 for some kind of colorblind national unity in the months and years that followed. The reality is and was vastly different. 26868901574
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 11/09/2026Shanah Tovah, New York! Wishing all Jewish New Yorkers celebrating a sweet, joyful and meaningful Rosh Hashanah. Here’s to a new year filled with health, happiness and blessings (and yes, even another Knicks championship). 290188473254
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11/09/2026In the 25 years since 9/11, the United States has spent $8 trillion+ on wars that have taken millions of lives in the name of fighting "terror." Can you imagine if we had instead invested those funds here on climate, health care, housing, and education? 481127933762
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 11/09/2026NEWS: France’s Epstein investigation is expanding, with prosecutors identifying multiple potential recruiters and at least 13 previously unknown victims as they trace his trafficking network across the country. 262116443413
ashleymorrison.bsky.social @ashleymorrison.bsky.social · 10/09/2026www.theguardian.com/technology/2... Holy shit someone needs to stop thistheguardian.comAnthropic researchers say AI could cause human extinction by 2030One researcher who resigned said many in industry believe that without regulation AI could kill off humanity 000
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialAndrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 09/09/2026You know who actually did show up at Ground Zero? Canadian emergency rescue crews. 391309797719
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 08/09/2026There have been so many impeachable offenses, but lying about how you were a hero on a day that 2,753 people died in NYC in the 9/11 disaster—when you were on the other side of town, safely calling local media to brag about how you now had the tallest downtown building—is such a despicable one 1693244088465
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialKayla B @queenofthesouth.bsky.social · 08/09/2026People who have never applied for a job in their entire lives are trying to convince us that the job market isn’t bad 🙃 2357
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 07/09/2026Perspective. 352124744290
ashleymorrison.bsky.social @ashleymorrison.bsky.social · 03/09/2026bsky.app/profile/mark... Atrocious. We can’t deny the dignity of our dead. 000
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialTodd Kolod💙 @toddkolod.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Can't wait to say goodbye to Mike Johnson after the midterms. 3646280742
ashleymorrison.bsky.social @ashleymorrison.bsky.social · 01/09/2026www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5kY... This is atrocious.youtube.com3 NBC journalists, Palestinian woman attacked by Israeli settlers in West BankYouTube video by Face the Nation 000
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialNate 'The Belated' Carney @inapproprinate.bsky.social · 31/08/2026When they nuke Iran and Jesus don't come back And your son's still gay and there's no cheap gas When the vengeance of nations finally comes to port Will you be bitchin' 'bout men playin' women's sports I get weary I get nervous They hired a clown we got the whole damn circusyoutu.beThe Nerd ReichYouTube video by Jesse Welles 14471652146
ashleymorrison.bsky.social @ashleymorrison.bsky.social · 31/08/2026My son passed a baked egg food challenge today. If you’re the parent of an allergy kid you know this is a big deal. 🤩 000
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialMerriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 31/08/2026macabre = “muh-KAHB” Worcestershire = “WOOSS-ter-sheer” omnipotent = “ahm-NI-puh-tunt” reticent = “RET-uh-sunt” epitome = “ih-PIT-uh-mee” myriad = "MEER-ee-ud" Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word. It means they learned it by reading. 795166653673
ashleymorrison.bsky.social @ashleymorrison.bsky.social · 30/08/2026So far this year due to product recalls I’ve thrown out a $25 box of baby wipes and a $6 box of popsicles. Imagine how much money the American consumer is loosing. What if we just put that money towards properly inspecting food and personal care products in the first place? 210
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialTrish K @tkaz99.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Not the tofu! Yes, tofu too.local12.comTofu recalled in 29 states, including throughout Tri-State, for contaminationTofu was recalled in 29 states, including throughout the Tri-State, because it may be contaminated with ink. 1791790914
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 30/08/2026If The Office were filming now. This is perfect. 🎯🤣 1352605885
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialRoman Sheremeta @rshereme.bsky.social · 30/08/2026 142102352543
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Food companies wanted deregulation. Now there are dozens of recalls across the country. Mining companies wanted deregulation. Now the black lung rate is at a 45-year high. Financial companies wanted deregulation. Now financial losses to fraud are the highest on record. Noticing a pattern? 551172346414
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialKai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Also, given the Maduro…episode…this is basically stealing a sovereign asset - a war crime 741403251
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 28/08/2026I never thought the leopards would eat MY face 36693671533
ashleymorrison.bsky.social @ashleymorrison.bsky.social · 28/08/2026www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...theatlantic.comEverything Is Called America NowEvery lake is Lake America, and every gulf is the Gulf of America. 000
ashleymorrison.bsky.social @ashleymorrison.bsky.social · 28/08/2026This trade war, culture war, general hostility with Canada really upsets me. 000
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialAngry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 28/08/2026It’s been almost 90 days since the American people have seen or heard from Mitch McConnell. We’re still paying his salary. 1147199835534
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 28/08/2026WTG MapQuest! ✊ 325107492089
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialProPublica @propublica.org · 27/08/2026DHS repeatedly said that an aggressive Chicago apartment raid was prompted by intel on a Venezuelan gang takeover. Records reveal the real story behind the raid: targeting alleged squatters with the landlord’s blessing. 👂 Listen to the full episode:podcasts.apple.comThe True Story of Why Immigration Agents Raided a Chicago Apartment BuildingPodcast Episode · Paper Trail · August 20 · 42m 15856992671
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.social💚🌏Myles🌏💚 @rainbowregionmyles.bsky.social · 26/08/2026We've normalised children seeing exhausted parents for two hours a night, old people eating alone and adults needing permission to spend a sunny Wednesday with someone they love. None of this feels remotely sane to me. 391496229
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialRanch Devereaux @thejacko.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Yes, it should have been him over Dolly. But let’s be real, it should have been him over LITERALLY anyone. Him over the guy who died from fentanyl on the street. Him over 103 year old Ethel passing away in the nursing home. Him over that squirrel that got hit by a car. 1395249636
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialFreestatefemale @freestatefemale.bsky.social · 24/08/2026What she means and what they are all upset about is that teachers won’t narc on kids who asked to be called a different name or pronoun. That’s the secretly transitioning they’re talking about but if other people know, the kid has another name, doesn’t most everyone? 3668
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 24/08/2026This is stock market manipulation. Truth Social is now selling companies faster access to Trump’s posts, which can move markets in seconds. The company launched the service earlier this month, allowing paying firms to receive his posts more quickly than ordinary users. 831725586
ashleymorrison.bsky.social @ashleymorrison.bsky.social · 25/08/2026One thing the US underestimates in their trade war with CA (and the EU to a lesser extent) is the brain drain that is about to come in the next few years because we cut so much NSF funding. Long term research and production is not going to be in the US’s hands. 000
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 24/08/2026Breaking News: The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with plans to restrict mail-in voting. The decision clears, for now, an executive order that would create “citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot. nyti.ms/3Ukqoti 627952
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24/08/2026What do these corporations all have in common? -SpaceX -Palantir -RTX -Northrop Grumman -Microsoft -Nvidia They are all corporations whose stock Trump just purchased — and who do business with the Trump administration. We must not become numb to this blatant corruption. 13337791605
Reposted by @ashleymorrison.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Benefits of Being a U. S. State: 1) No universal healthcare. 2) Your kids get shot at in school. 3) You get no disaster relief if you didn’t vote for the malignant crazy person in the Oval Office. 4) Get diarrhea from your food. Think long and hard before saying “no” to such a utopia, Canada! 847130603818