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Brandy Markis

@bmarkis.bsky.social
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Data-driven, equity-minded humanist | Fighting harmful narratives, building better systems | Awesomely Autistic | Powered by music, coffee, and curiosity | Kind, not "nice" 🤘🏻

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Ali Winston @awinston.bsky.social · 20h
The ICE agent seen brandishing an AR-15 at the scene of yesterday’s shooting in NYC’s Marble Hill has a record of lying, excessive force & getting caught by judges. He also goes by “Shooter Cuni” on social media, & posts the same gun he had on him today W/@dmehro.bsky.social @regret.bsky.social
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 20h
Hegseth is planning to make an example out of Hasan, livestreamed for the world to see Former Army major Nidal Hasan, who is responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, is set to be publicly executed via livestream per Hegseth Unprecedented on multiple fronts and entirely unhinged
BBC News graphic, photo credited to Reuters. Close-up of Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, a man with gray hair and a stern expression, wearing a navy suit, white checked shirt, and a navy-and-red striped tie, photographed outdoors against a clear blue sky. A red "BREAKING" label appears above the headline: "Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad to be livestreamed - Pentagon."
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Social work does not seem to be a lucrative enough career to make the cut under the new guidelines for federal student loans Careers that don't make graduates enough money post-college are facing exclusion from federal student loan funding
Close-up photo of Linda McMahon, U.S. Secretary of Education, a woman with light blonde, voluminous hair and blue eyes, looking upward with a solemn expression against a dark background. Overlaid white text reads: "'I'm speechless, my God!"
' Dismay as Trump admin rolls out 'worthy' student rule.'"
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 15/09/2026
BREAKING: Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment for “high crimes and misdemeanors” by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 16/09/2026
The Defense Department’s inspector general reports a major munitions shortfall—and damage to U.S. bases throughout the region. trib.al/hwlI6kb
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Pentagon Watchdog Reveals Devastating U.S. Losses in Iran War
The Defense Department’s inspector general reports a major munitions shortfall—and damage to U.S. bases throughout the region.
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
When you try to play it safe but end up playing yourself Only doing the "right thing" when the "right people" are looking or being harmed is not integrity Solidarity requires you to put your integrity before your comfort 🤷🏼‍♀️
TMZ graphic. Background: Ed Sheeran standing at a red-carpet event in a pale blue suit, surrounded by photographers with cameras and a backdrop of greenery. Three circular inset photos overlap his image: on the left, Aaron Rowe singing into a microphone under purple lighting; in the center, Finneas smiling in front of a "CBS" event backdrop; on the right, Lukas Graham, in a backward cap and red shirt, smiling in front of a "Project Healthy Minds" backdrop. Below, the TMZ logo and headline read: "ED SHEERAN'S BAND AND OPENING ACTS DROP OUT OF TOUR, STAND WITH MACKLEMORE."
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People's Action @pplsaction.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
446 hospitals at risk. 6.6 million patients in danger. 275,000 jobs on the line. The Big Ugly Law isn't "beautiful" — and it's certainly not big enough to protect our communities. Medicare for All is the answer. peoplesactioninstitute.org/m4a
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
A lifelong Republican has debunked the salacious claim that Mamdani and AOC were callously laughing at the 9/11 ceremony
Screenshot of a news article headlined "New video shows interaction between NYC Mayor Mamdani and AOC at 9/11 ceremony after the moment sparked debate," by Emma Tucker (byline photo included). Below is a video thumbnail from the ceremony's outdoor event with metal barricades, showing Mamdani smiling, surrounded by people in formal attire, with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez partially visible in the foreground. A play button and caption overlay read 'Full video shows meeting between New York Mayor Zohran...' with a duration of 0:35."
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
"Claiming to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man..." –Romans 1:22-23 I thought idolatry was a sin? But wtf do I know? I am just an apostate 🙃
Screenshot of a tweet from Lucas Miles (@lucasmiles), posted 12:12 AM, September 6, 2026, with 1M views. Text reads: 'Banner is up. My church honors Christian martyrs. Does yours?' The attached photo shows a large banner being installed on the exterior of a church building with a white steeple, under a clear blue sky. Several people on ladders are hanging the banner. It features an illustration of a man in a suit with a red tie, fist raised, alongside the text 'CHARLIE KIRK, 10/14/93 – 09/10/25' and a small 'Influence Church' logo. Engagement stats show 1K replies, 1.1K reposts, 16K likes, and 213 bookmarks.
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Lazy day vibes for turning 35! Hanging with Tabby 🥰
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The fact that this quote was posted the day before she passed is just blowing my mind I think about all the caretakers who ignore their own health and well-being for those they care for What a heavy burden to carry 🔗 Link to original post: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Jw9...
A PopCulture.com graphic featuring a close-up portrait photo of Dolly Parton — her signature voluminous platinum blonde hair, warm smile, dramatic lashes, and berry-toned lips filling most of the frame against a soft light background.
The pull quote overlaid on the lower portion of the image reads:
"I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn't pay attention to when I was watching over Carl."
— DOLLY PARTON
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Language matters: Note the claim and use of the term "transition" here It is a vague and broad term. "Transitioning" is an umbrella term used for the process itself, which varies greatly from person to person 👇🏻
Top section: A news graphic showing Sec. McMahon, in a purple/blue blazer, speaking at a podium with the Presidential Seal, with Trump in a dark suit and yellow tie visible to her left against a backdrop of American flags. The caption reads:
Education Sec. Linda McMahon: "After the Biden administration allowed schools to secretly transition students without parents' knowledge, President Trump is defending parental rights like never before"
Bottom section: A reply post from Travis Akers (@travisakers, verified, with an American flag emoji), which reads:
"There is not a single K-12 public school in the United 'Stares' that transitioned any students. Not one.
Y'all think we just keep an operating room back behind the cafeteria or something and trans kids during recess?
People are so dumb."
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Well damn. We have lost such a bright ray of light in these dark times... 🔗 Read the @apnews.com release here: apnews.com/article/doll...
An AP (Associated Press) article screenshot under the Entertainment section.
Headline: "Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80"
Byline: By Kristin M. Hall
The photo shows Dolly Parton seated in a cushioned armchair against a warm burnt-orange/terracotta background, in what appears to be a professional portrait setting. She is wearing a red and black fitted top with black lace patterned leggings, with her signature voluminous blonde hair and polished appearance. She is posed confidently with one arm resting on the chair, looking directly at the camera with a composed, assured expression. Her signature long red nails are visible.
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The mountains look beautiful, shrouded in mist. I love Colorado so much 🥹
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 23/08/2026
“I’d say since she was, like, 16, she’s had an obsession with, um, gosh, how do I explain this? Um, she’s written letters to other presidents, let me put it that way,” her brother said on CNN. trib.al/Z3DESpa
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I wonder why there has been such a big emphasis on limiting reproductive rights and increasing the birth rate? 🤔 👇🏻
A news graphic with a black headline bar at the bottom.
Headline: "THE U.S. IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING A GRIM DEMOGRAPHIC MILESTONE: DEATH RATE EXPECTED TO SURPASS BIRTH RATE BY 2030"
The graphic image is a composite of two visual elements layered together — a large American flag filling the background, overlaid with a 3D bar chart featuring a sharply descending red arrow cutting dramatically downward across the bars from left to right, visually representing a steep and accelerating decline. The bars are silver/metallic and the red trend line is bold and unmistakable in its downward trajectory.
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Yes. A killer is *not* a hero. @people.com reports: "Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to one count of interstate stalking resulting in death and one count of stalking through use of interstate facilities resulting in death." 👇🏻
A People Magazine graphic featuring a split side-by-side photo composition.
Headline: "NYPD Commissioner Delivers Stern Message to Luigi Mangione Fans"
Subheadline: "'A killer is not a hero'"
The left photo shows a woman with straight blonde hair speaking at a press conference, with multiple microphones visible in front of her. She is wearing a dark top and a gold Star of David necklace, identifiable as NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, speaking to reporters.
The right photo shows a young man with dark, curly hair, an olive complexion, and a serious, composed expression, wearing a dark sweater over a light blue collared shirt; identifiable as Luigi Mangione, shown in what appears to be a court or curance setting.
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
PSA to Dems: if you call me a radical leftist and "both sides" me with MAGA, I am not voting for you Why tf would I vote for someone so intellectually dishonest and who clearly has disdain for anyone who won't play footsie with Israel, the GOP, or the oligarchs 🤨 👇🏻
A two-panel Principal Skinner meme using the well-known "Am I out of touch?" Simpsons format, featuring Principal Seymour Skinner from The Simpsons standing outdoors against a blue sky and urban Springfield backdrop, labeled "DNC" in both panels.
Top panel: Skinner/DNC stands in a thoughtful pose, hand raised to chin, appearing to genuinely consider the question:
"Are we out of touch with the desires of the voting base?"
Bottom panel: Skinner/DNC has shifted to a smug, self-assured expression with a dismissive hand gesture, having arrived at his conclusion:
"No, it's the 'radical leftists' who are wrong."
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
As a "treat myself" for my birthday this month, I went to a curl specialist for a consultation and haircut Look at my curls! 🥹 I highly recommend it if you can 🙌🏻
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Why is medical tourism a thing? Because medical care in the U.S. is treated as a luxury Dental is even worse. As if our teeth are not part of our bodies 👇🏻
A social media post on a black background by Dr. Ari Salgado (@AriOnWellness, verified), with a "T" logo watermark in the lower right corner. The post reads:
"I flew to Tijuana for a root canal, crown, and 2 implants.
In the U.S., the estimate was $21,640. Today I paid $1,275 — total. Yes, for everything.
Modern clinic. English-speaking staff. CBCT scan, sedation, same-day crown. Clean, safe, professional. Felt more like a dental spa than a clinic.
I got treated, ate amazing food, and came home for less than the price of a one-night hospital bill in most U.S. cities.
Our healthcare system isn't broken. It's a business model — and we're the product."
The profile photo shows a man with glasses in professional attire.
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The bar for "success" in the US has fallen so far, and it's STILL unattainable by most Across generations and affiliations, many in the US are citing the ever-rising cost of living as their major source of concern, with exponentially rising grocery costs being the biggest concern 👇🏻
A The Guardian article screenshot (US edition), under the US Economy section, with navigation tabs visible at the top for News, Opinion, Sport, Culture, and Lifestyle, and a secondary navigation showing Business, Economics, and Diversity & equality in business.
Headline: "Most Americans view rising living costs as biggest barrier to a better life, survey finds"
Subheadline: "When asked to detail what would make a better life in three to five years, 60% of US adults said greater financial security"
The photo shows the interior of a grocery store, with densely stocked shelves of packaged snacks and breakfast products stretching the full width of the frame. A shopper in a green top is visible in the far right of the frame, examining a product.
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an embarrassment to the HHS as a field and spits in the face of evidence-based practices and science He has the blood of children on his hands
A Facebook post from The Bulwark (verified).
The post transcribes an exchange from what appears to be a CNN interview, with the video still shown below the text. The exchange reads:
Bash: "Do you accept some responsibility for this measles outbreak?"
RFK: "Absolutely not…Did I cause those measles outbreaks?"
Bash: "You're the most famous vaccine skeptic on the planet."
RFK: "The reason we're having a measles outbreak is because of the COVID lockdowns."
The photo shows a CNN studio set with a woman in a white blazer — identifiable as Dana Bash — seated across from a man in a dark suit and blue tie, RFK Jr., at an anchor desk, with a red CNN mug visible and the colorful Capitol-themed CNN backdrop behind them. The Bulwark watermark is visible in the upper right of the video frame.
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Haha, same. But from the left It is a rough state of things when I agree with Alex Jones, but he is right: Congress is failing to rein this in and can't really seem to enforce their own votes against this
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Damn. Times are so tough that even marmots have to resort to OnlyFans to keep the lights on Seems scientists/studies are getting really creative in the face of sweeping research cuts 👇🏻
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
In another shocking turn of events, the EPA is loosening environmental safety rules for the POTUS's agenda Power plants that are used exclusively for data centers are being made exempt from pollution limits that are in place to help prevent acid rain 👇🏻
A The Hill news graphic (identified by the blue and white "THE HILL" logo in the upper right corner), with a yellow accent bar above the headline.
Headline: "EPA EXEMPTS DATA CENTER POWER PLANTS FROM POLLUTION LIMITS SEEKING TO PREVENT ACID RAIN"
The photo is an aerial/drone shot of a large industrial complex — a sprawling, flat-roofed data center facility with extensive HVAC and cooling equipment visible along the rooflines. The building is surrounded by parking lots, access roads, and cleared land, with dense tree lines visible in the background stretching to the horizon under a clear blue sky. The scale of the facility is significant, occupying what appears to be several acres.
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 27/07/2026
Federal officials acknowledged in a recent lawsuit what we all suspected: Trump is targeting Democratic states. trib.al/ppWBxjC
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Trump Team Admits He’s Been Defunding States That Didn’t Vote for Him
Federal officials acknowledged in a recent lawsuit what we all suspected: Trump is targeting Democratic states.
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I don't have a lot of mom friends locally 😬 Their loss 😂
A post by qasimrashid (verified) in a classic "wife vs. me" meme format.
The text reads:
"Wife: Just take the 10-year-old to the pool party and don't make a scene with the other parents.
Me:"
The photo shows Mayor Zohran Mamdani in a dark suit and tie, seated at a formal wooden desk with hands clasped, flanked by an American flag on the left and what appears to be a New York City flag on the right. The image has a subtitle/caption at the bottom reading:
"Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal,"
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The ICE officer who shot Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero is begging his ex-wife to lie about his character The ICE agent in question: David Brouillette This is a man with a history of unstable mental health and abuse towards his ex-wives and children 👇🏻
An AP (Associated Press) Exclusive under the U.S. News section.
Headline: "AP Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say"
Byline: By Jack Brook, Michael R. Sisak, Amanda Swinhart, and Claire Galofaro
The photo shows a woman with long light brown hair, visible tattoos on her chest/shoulder area, wearing a black tank top, seated outdoors at what appears to be a park or recreational area. She is looking slightly off-camera with a neutral expression. The background shows a hazy, smoky sky over an open grassy field with trees, a pavilion structure, and what appears to be a running track or athletic field
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 15/07/2026
We sure won’t be able to Make America Healthy Again if we all have explosive diarrhea.
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Food recalls are good, actually
We sure won’t be able to Make America Healthy Again if we all have listeria.
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AW Sylwester @aw-sylwester.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 15/07/2026
FCC Chair Brendan Carr has accepted Kennedy Center tickets at least 7x since his appointment in 2017, totaling $63,000. Most recently, he was gifted private skybox tickets with Paramount CEO David Ellison and other company executives worth $125,000 each. trib.al/M3VtQzz
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🫩
A meme using a still from Stanley Kubrick's The Shining — specifically the iconic final scene where Jack Torrance (played by Jack Nicholson) is frozen solid in the hedge maze, face and hair completely encrusted with ice and snow, staring forward with a blank, dead expression. Snow-covered evergreen trees are visible in the blurred background.
The caption at the bottom reads:
"Waiting for the 'right time' to fight against fascism and for healthcare"
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Remember when the GOP was screaming about Joe Biden having dementia? And how dangerous they said it was to the presidency, citizens, and our standing in the world? I do From @newrepublic.com: 👇🏻
A The New Republic article screenshot.
Headline: "Trump, 80, Confuses Iran for Japan, Zelenskiy for Putin"
Subheadline: "President Trump thinks the 'Islamic Republic of Japan' is attacking the United States."
The photo, credited to Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images, shows two men seated side by side against a backdrop featuring the NATO/OTAN logo and repeated "Ankara Summit" branding, with Ukrainian and American flags visible in the background — suggesting this is a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
On the left sits a man in all black with dark hair and a beard, hands folded in his lap, with a somewhat tense expression — identifiable as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 
On the right is a man in a dark suit with a gold/yellow tie, leaning forward and gesturing with one hand toward Zelensky while speaking — identifiable as Donald Trump.
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 12/07/2026
“We had 111 missiles shot by the Islamic Republic of Japan,” Trump said, confusing Japan with Iran. A few minutes later, he pointed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and asked reporters, “You have a question for President Putin, please?” trib.al/oxSiyIf
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Trump, 80, Confuses Iran for Japan, Zelenskiy for Putin
President Trump thinks the “Islamic Republic of Japan” is attacking the United States.
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
This is what happens when we unquestioningly vote based on party affiliation: institutional rot The GOP is not the only party playing the "Good ole boys" game with our livelihoods and treating our votes as permission to do whatever they please 👇🏻
A social media post by Chris Sosa (@ChrisSosa, verified), displayed in a white card with a red border, with a PR logo in the upper right corner.
The post reads:
"'DSA is destroying the Democratic Party.' Uh, y'all realize you lost to literal Donald Trump after he did an insurrection, right? We should be thanking these folks for dragging the party out of a reputational gutter and bringing in disillusioned young people who sat out 2024."
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Lonewolf @lonewolf1970.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
And I will say everything they hate and more, and party like hell.
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
You cannot claim the moral high ground when you desecrate the very ground you stand on Using the cloth to support someone who is using your faith to justify violence and suffering is a very specific level of cognitive dissonance... But what do I know? I'm just an apostate 🤷🏼‍♀️🫠
Top post — bishopbarron (verified):
"Friends, it was an honor to have Vice President Vance as my next guest on Bishop Barron Presents."
The accompanying photo shows two men standing together, smiling, indoors, near large windows, with greenery visible outside. On the left is J.D. Vance in a navy blazer and white dress shirt with a small lapel pin. On the right is Bishop Robert Barron, in black clerical dress, wearing a large, ornate gold cross pendant and black-framed glasses.
Reply post — fathernathan (verified):
"You have a moral responsibility to withhold the sacraments from Vance until he comes to full repentance for his many violations of sacred scripture and canon. Instead, you are validating him with this photo and sending a clear message that he's allowed to get away with what he's done and doing.
Shame on you."
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
I wish so hard this was made up or satire, but alas, no 😮‍💨 👇🏻
A The Independent news graphic (identified by the red eagle logo in the upper right corner), under the Politics section.
Headline: "MAGA claims someone with Trump Derangement Syndrome 'geoengineered' DC heatwave"
The photo shows a person bent over a large metal tub or barrel filled with ice, reaching their hand into it — clearly seeking relief from extreme heat. They are wearing a blue plaid flannel shirt, black pants, glasses, and have a white towel draped over their head as makeshift sun protection. In the background, a crowd of people in summer clothing is visible, along with blue event signage that partially reads "THE GR[EAT...]"
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
When the Overton Window moves, everything moves: the left, right, and middle Our window has moved so far right so fast that our "center" is now a Reagan-era Republican. Centrist leadership wag their fingers and complain about "both sides" 👇🏻
A McGill Media graphic (identified by the orange circular "M" logo in the upper right corner).
The photo shows Robert Reich — economist, former U.S. Secretary of Labor, and political commentator — seated and speaking, wearing a brown blazer over a light blue shirt, with a green Heineken-branded lanyard around his neck. He has short gray hair and a salt-and-pepper beard, and appears mid-speech against a dark background.
The pull quote reads:
"By moving to the 'center,' Democrats have failed to fight the forces that led us to Trump: widening inequality and the unchecked power of billionaires. There's no 'center' anymore between a takeover of the government by oligarchs and true freedom. Dems need to learn this."
The source attribution at the bottom reads:
"–Robert Reich Warns There's No Longer A Political Center Between Oligarchy And True Freedom Now"
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Colorado is presently on fire, and it is growing exponentially It is in the next county over, and the smoke here is so thick we can barely see our beautiful mountains People are being evacuated in the next county over, and yet I keep hearing fireworks go off... 👇🏻
A Denver Post article screenshot.
Headline: "Aspen Acres fire races across 17 square miles overnight, now 9th largest in Colorado history"
Subheadline: "Pueblo County orders late-night evacuations for Colorado City; five fires burn combined 151,182 acres"
The photo shows a sweeping landscape view of an active wildfire scene in Colorado City, Colorado. Thick dark gray and white smoke billows across a wide sky, with visible flames and an orange glow along a hillside treeline on the left side of the frame. The foreground shows rolling scrubland terrain with scattered structures and trees. The scale of the smoke column is dramatic, dominating the entire horizon.
Photo caption: "The Aspen Acres Fire continues to burn on Thursday, July 02, 2026, in Colorado City, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)"
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We shall see... Wouldn't want his bronzer to mix with the sweat and ruin the suit, choking his neck tighter than a late 90s accessory But hey. More power to him 👇🏻
A The Hill news graphic (identified by the blue and white "THE HILL" logo in the upper right corner).
Headline: "TRUMP VOWS TO GIVE LONG JULY 4 ADDRESS EVEN IF IT IS 107 DEGREES"
The photo shows Donald Trump speaking at a podium with a microphone, wearing a dark navy suit and a bright blue tie with an American flag pin on his lapel. The Presidential Seal is partially visible at the bottom of the frame. He appears to be mid-speech, looking slightly downward. The background features blue lighting and what appears to be a large American flag with only the stars visible.
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Quick question, COS: With the neighboring county literally on fire, why do I hear fireworks?! Over 30k acres with 0% containment. Smoke is already so bad up here that people with respiratory conditions are having issues. Ash in our air this afternoon. What the actual fuck is wrong with people?
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Why does it always seem like establishment/centrist Dems disproportionately criticize the left over the right? Because they do 👇🏻
An X.com post by kristina. (@cosmepolitics, verified), using a two-panel reaction meme format based on a vintage cartoon flower character.
The flower character has an orange bloom, yellow face, and green stem, and is wearing a Democratic Party "D" logo like a badge.
Top panel: The flower is calm, smiling coyly — labeled:
"Full-blown fascist takeover"
Bottom panel: The same flower is reacting with extreme anger — mouth wide open, tongue out, visibly losing its mind — labeled:
"A little bit of socialism"
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Well... things didn't go as we had hoped today, but hey, nothing is guaranteed. It was still an awesome ride, and I am so happy for everyone I have gotten to meet and everything I have learned. 🫶🏻
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Let's get @reaganforcolorado.bsky.social across that finish line, friends! 🤘🏻
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Today's the day, Colorado! If you have not submitted your primary ballot, you have until 7pm to do so! If you are in CD5, I hope you will join me in supporting @reaganforcolorado.bsky.social 🙌🏻
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Calm down there, McCarthy. I know civics is confusing, and words are hard, but none of those words mean what you think they do.
A Fox News Channel graphic featuring side-by-side photos of Trump and Mamdani against a dark background.
On the left is Donald Trump, shown in a close-up portrait wearing a dark suit and dark tie, with a stern, downward expression.
On the right is Zohran Mamdani, shown in a dark suit with a brown/tan tie and a small pin on his lapel.
The Fox News logo is centered between the two images, and below it a pull quote reads:
"These are not social democrats. These are hardcore, godless communists."
—President Trump
With "godless communists" highlighted in red for emphasis.
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
I really hope the New York Post stretches before they reach with these headlines 😏
An X.com post by the New York Post (@nypost, verified) reading:
"Zohran Mamdani jumps into NYC pool to kick off summer tradition – while violating dress code rules" — with a shortened link.
The photo collage contains three images of Zohran Mamdani (NYC mayor) at a public pool opening event:
Left: Mamdani mid-leap into the pool, fully dressed in a dark blue suit, captured in an energetic jumping pose while a crowd of swimmers in pink caps watches from the water and poolside
Upper right: Mamdani already in the pool, laughing and waving, still in his soaked suit, surrounded by swimmers in pink caps and goggles
Lower center inset: Mamdani smiling broadly poolside after the jump, in his suit with a gold/tan tie, holding a microphone
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People's Action @pplsaction.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
200+ organizations signed an open letter demanding #MedicareForAll. 40% of Americans carry medical debt. 90% of Dem voters support M4A. 63% of ALL voters support M4A. Healthcare is a human right. Read the letter: peoplesactioninstitute.org/now-is-t…
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Now is the Time for Medicare for All
Today, UnitedHealth Group released its second quarter financial report announcing $7.9 billion in profits. The report comes the day after a 150 person protest at its UnitedHealthcare headquarters in M...
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Brandy Markis @bmarkis.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Oh, look, it's just establishment Dems shooting themselves in the foot. Like usual Telling voters that we are the problem and to get in line or get out Telling candidates who won't toe the centrist line not to run on the Democratic ticket at all 👇🏻
A The Intercept opinion graphic (identified by the "In_" logo in the upper right corner and bottom right), from their _VOICES section.
Headline: "The Left Just Keeps Winning. It's Time for Democrats to Bend the Knee."
Subheadline: "It's increasingly clear that the energy is with the left wing of the Democratic Party — not the centrists, not the establishment."
The photo shows a group of bipartisan congressional leaders participating in what appears to be a statue or monument unveiling ceremony in a Capitol building hall. Several figures in suits are pulling back a large dark blue draping cloth together, smiling, with a row of American flags behind them and what appears to be a bronze statue partially visible. A woman in a red jacket is visible on the right side of the frame.
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