Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialStephanie Simoes @critikid.bsky.social · 16/11/20258 philosophical conversation-starters (or journaling prompts) for teens: 1. Can two people look at the same evidence, think carefully, and still both be reasonable while disagreeing? 151
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 08/11/2025The makeup line is insane but we should talk about how the cartilage in his ear magically grew back 2232940564
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 08/11/2025www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202... 74888072900
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialRyan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 08/11/2025Jan. 6 gunman arrested on kidnapping and aggravated assault charges www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...nbcnews.comFormer Jan. 6 defendant arrested on kidnapping and aggravated assault chargesThe Utah man was previously charged with firing a gun outside the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. 920087
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 08/11/2025No one could accuse Donald of being woke. 30665431707
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialIan Bassin @ianbassin.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Oy right after your post in my feed was this: bsky.app/profile/lexi... 1283
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialJames Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Two of the media organizations that have really "met the moment" in national coverage are Teen Vogue and WIRED. Along with student-run college newspapers in general. And scores of local start-ups. The main hope for journalism (in its dark times) is the next wave of journalists. 311665454
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialMarkham Hislop @markhamhislop.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Trump 1.0 Was the Test Run for Trump 2.0 Attack on US Govt @realdonaldtrump is breaking the federal govt while centralizing power in the presidency. Prof Lindsey explains why and how. #DonaldTrump #USPolitics #cdnmedia youtu.be/XziMbyrBsDYyoutu.beTrump 1.0 Was the Test Run for Trump 2.0 Attack on US GovtYouTube video by Energi Media 032
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 04/11/2025You really should listen to the entire clip. His question is absolutely insane -- a Fox News blaming *Obama* for race relations getting worse during his administration, definitely *his* fault -- and the answer is just batshit crazy. 2031929
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 04/11/2025"I mean, You People are all the same, right?" 22723101
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.social#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Bill Kristol: Fake News on '60 Minutes'twp.aiwww.thebulwark.comBill Kristol: Fake News on '60 Minutes' 511932
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialPopehat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 04/11/2025In fairness TSA should probably have better training for dealing with disturbed people 971924191
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialMolly White @molly.wiki · 04/11/2025I want to see Mamdani win in NYC tomorrow for a lot of reasons, but one of them is absolutely to watch Bill Ackman crash out 1788821742
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Grijalva: I do think that Speaker Johnson misplayed his hand. There are people all over this nation who were out there with signs that said, “Swear her in.” They wouldn’t have even known about me otherwise. Thank you for highlighting how corrupt the system you’re protecting really is. 276230076461
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialKAFUI 🇬🇭 @mykafuiohkafui.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Hakeem Jeffries, with his David Cassidy eyes, is simply unsuited for his position. Bring back Jo-Anne Fabrics. He’d be so comfortable and confident amongst the colorful ribbon and soft yarn. He’s not meant for DC. He’s gentle, and lethargic and risk averse. He’d be everyone’s favorite shift leader. 1843437
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialLex McMenamin (they/them) @lexmcmenamin.com · 03/11/2025thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting. now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.hollywoodreporter.comAs Condé Nast Folds Teen Vogue Into Vogue’s Website, NewsGuild Condemns the PlanThe union, which reps staffers, says the move was "clearly designed" to blunt the journalism of the brand, which has leaned in to progressive politics. 288117725936
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 04/11/2025Major elections across the country could mark the biggest rebuke to Trump and MAGA yet; Trump’s heavily edited 60 Minutes interview couldn’t hide his corruption; MAGA Mike’s daily self-flagellation; and more. Watch the MeidasTouch Podcast at 8p ET/5p PT.youtube.comLIVE: BREAKING NEWS on Election as TRUMP and GOP PANICYouTube video by MeidasTouch 29932240
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialBrendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Too shameless even for most authoritarian regimes to have an extremist wacko as a credentialed reporter while most legitimate news orgs have left due to unacceptable restrictions 45921
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialMaximillian Potter @maxpotter.bsky.social · 04/11/2025They are not an anomaly. This is what the party of Trump enables and thinks is funny. 052
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.social☀️ Jon Schwarz ☀️ @schwarz.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Every few months Jewish conservatives are shocked anew to learn that many of their allies are Nazis. 1650981
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialMichael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Why the plutocrats have now targeted @teenvogue.com: 312248
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialBrian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 04/11/2025"What's your level of concern or fear at the hands of Trump?" @schiff.senate.gov: "I am not afraid. I'll take whatever they throw my way... I'm proud to be at the top of his list." 321400221
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 04/11/2025After he mishandled COVID and now that he's murdering people in boats (65 so far), Donald it the United States' Most Prolific Serial Killer. 1392782777
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialNoel Casler Comedy @noelcaslercomedy.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Trump thinks communism is over a thousand years old but to be fair, to him anything older than 21 years-old is basically ancient. 034667
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialMichael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Hey friends down in VA -- if you care about science, Democracy, or the livability of our planet, please turn out tomorrow and vote for @abigailspanberger.com and the Democrats 010237
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialDr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 03/11/2025RFK Jr came to Sacramento where I debated him twice. He lost both times. I am running for Congress where I dare him to debate me again. #SB277 #SB276 #Ivax2protect DrPanforCongress.com 610324
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 04/11/2025For the record, there is no quicker way to get blocked than telling me to “do better” when it comes to posting. I don’t know who you are and I’m sure as shit not going to change my routine to meet your demands. Stamp your feet all you want. 214518
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialBrian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 04/11/2025@sydneykamlager.bsky.social: Trump "is out of touch with reality. I think he is in cognitive decline, but he did not run to be president to actually help this country. He ran to exert maximum pain, as he and speaker Mike Johnson have said over and over during the course of the shutdown." 391639397
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialJoyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 01/11/2025👇🏼 451350408
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialNoel Casler Comedy @noelcaslercomedy.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Wouldn’t be surprised if new Lincoln WC had some hidden cameras installed during remodel-would venture to say it’s part of his motivation. That’s a go-to Trump move re: Mar a Lago & TT. Those ‘free’ condos he gave Miss Universe & Apprentice contestants came with a cost. Pervert. 0411134
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialJay Rosen @jayrosen.bsky.social · 31/10/2025If you care about this lost opportunity then share. @froomkin.bsky.social @normornstein.bsky.social @kevinmkruse.bsky.social @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social @gregsargent.bsky.social @mollyjongfast.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com 926992
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialGreg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Folks, please note this. The top military official overseeing Trump's boat bombings recently resigned with no explanation, and now Republicans in Congress are refusing to press for his testimony even in a classified setting. Lots of new behind-the-scenes reporting in this piece: 371990793
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialThe Tyee @thetyee.ca · 01/11/2025“We’re the only animal that knows we’re going to go extinct and knows what has to be done, and we’re not doing it.” 🌎 thetyee.caThe Nature of David Suzuki | The TyeeThe celebrated Vancouver scientist turns 90 next year. And shows no signs of slowing down. 2335120
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 31/10/2025A fun and safe Halloween evening to everyone, especially the kids. 8774131515
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialTina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 31/10/2025Shouldn’t take a court order to tell you to feed the hungry. 13058741415
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialJayMarkBoomer @fkx-boomer.bsky.social · 01/11/2025@adamkinzinger.substack.com Watched The Last Republican. In closing Adam stated he didnt believe he was 'courageous' for speaking up agnst Trump... But rather, Adam stated 'he was surrounded by (GOP) cowards' Adam, Any person who speaks up when surrounded by complicit Cowards is COURAGEOUS 💙 151098136
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialGreg Olear @gregolear.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Not to ruin everyone’s weekend, but if Trump defies the federal judge and refuses to pay, we will be in full-blown dictatorship. Hopefully he 🌮. 920264
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 30/10/2025While neither man is in jail, as they both should be, at least the UK took steps to penalize a child rapist, Prince Andrew, I mean, Mr. Windsor, whereas the United States continues to protect one, Donald Trump. 1613146863
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialProf Gavin Yamey MD MPH @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 30/10/2025RFK Jr, arguably the world’s most extreme & dangerous conspiracy theorist & anti-vax activist—he has a record of 2 decades of vile anti-vax activism—really did find a perfect partner in Martin Kulldorff, a guy who helped to boost RFK Jr to become the most powerful person in public health in the US 04612
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 30/10/2025The non-military version of "stolen valor." 80788201834
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialEric Stephen @ericstephen.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Last 2025 game at Dodger Stadium was a dud, but we take wins where we can get them www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scor... 811721
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/10/2025Pritzker: "I sent a letter to Kristi Noem and to DHS leadership asking them to pause all of their federal agent operations for the entirety of the Halloween weekend. I'm asking for basic human decency. I think their response will be revealing. Give the children and families of Illinois a break." 615144174337
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 31/10/2025“They think that they’re tough. They have no idea how tough we are. They think that they’re hardcore. We are so much more hardcore than they are.” --Stephen Miller speaking to Memphis police earlier this month. 1732142294622
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 29/10/2025notes on gatesnotes, in a thread "A new way to look at the problem" - er, no, he's been running this line for DECADES On the headline: you can absolutely guarantee anyone presenting themselves as telling tough, hard truths is about to deliver some self-aggrandising nonsense 20642190
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialCraig Roblewsky @pointc.bsky.social · 29/10/2025It might work for us. 1037643
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialKeith Wynne @keithwynne.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Just want to say I’ve enjoyed the increase in people calling out the insane privilege of people stating that they won’t vote for (insert candidate here) while black and brown people are getting snatched off the street. History can give you plenty of examples of the below statement. 322826
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialRobert Downen @robertdownen.bsky.social · 27/10/2025“Walmart was the top employer of SNAP recipients in five states and one of the top four employers in the remaining four states. McDonald’s was among the top five employers of Medicaid enrollees in five of six states and SNAP recipients in eight of nine states.” www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w... 7052212249
Reposted by @bruceplante.bsky.socialMichael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 23/10/2025"How Trump’s assault on climate science is a ‘threat to humanity" | Commentary by opinion columnist Harry Mok in today's @sfchronicle.com: www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/arti...sfchronicle.comHow Trump’s assault on climate science is a ‘threat to humanity’OPINION: Two leading environmental scientists sound the alarm on the backlash against climate science in U.S. 19237
