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Catherine Mary

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Ancienne professeure au collégial 📚Traductrice FR-EN I post in English et en français. My interests include, but are not limited to, la langue française 🇫🇷 American politics 🇺🇸 and animalia 🐾 Québec

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Antagoniste 🏴 @antagonisteqc.bsky.social · 5h
il aurait pu plagier qqch de bon j'en veux encore au système scolaire de m'avoir obligé à lire ce livre pour ensuite écrire un essai www.journaldequebec.com/2026/09/28/a...
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Affaire Thélyson Orélien: il a aussi plagié le romancier québécois Jacques Poulin
Des extraits d'une nouvelle publiée en 2012 sont calqués sur le roman « Volkswagen Blues », du regretté Jacques Poulin.
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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 3h
“It’s a great message. I like the message,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told reporters Monday of the most recent ad, “but it shouldn’t be paid for with taxpayer dollars.”—NBC News
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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 3h
The Trump administration used federal funds from U.S. Customs and Border Protection to fund pro-Trump TV ads that began airing last week—WSJ
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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 7h
Trump: Kim Jong Un is a friend of mine. He likes Trump. Doesn't like a lot of other people. I'm the only person in the entire world that he likes. And I like him.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 9h
VICTORY: a unanimous 11th Circuit just REFUSED to stay sanctions on Trump & Co. over his $1.8B slush fund He sued his own govt & his own DOJ agreed to the payout. The court wasn't buying it! @democracydefendersaction.org & partners are proud to rep the 35 frm fed judges who blew the whistle 👇 -TN
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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 10h
Former special counsel Jack Smith: “Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation.”
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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 10h
Iowa is on the verge of a farm crisis that could devastate the state’s agricultural heartland “We should brace for losing everything, definitely the governor’s race and maybe the Senate race and who knows what else,” said 1 top GOP campaign consultant working in IA www.axios.com/2026/09/29/i...
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 11h
After forcing us to pay $120 BILLION more for fuel because of his idiotic war with Iran, Donald Trump is now rolling back fuel standards so new cars get even fewer miles per gallon. This is a massive wealth transfer from working Americans to oil companies.
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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 28/09/2026
The Trump administration finalized a significant weakening of federal fuel economy standards for automobiles, rolling back a key policy that had pushed the industry to improve the efficiency of cars and trucks and sell more EVs.
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US Guts Fuel Economy Standards in Push to Curb Biden EV Policies
The Trump administration finalized a significant weakening of federal fuel economy standards for automobiles, rolling back a key policy that had pushed the industry to improve the efficiency of cars and trucks and sell more battery-electric vehicles.
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MS NOW @ms.now · 11h
"...one of the biggest gaslighting attempts we have ever seen in our 250 years as a country." Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ, rips Republicans for their attacks on former Special Counsel Jack Smith and says they're 'perpetrating a lie' about the 2020 election. WATCH HERE: www.youtube.com/live/H69_OqF...
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 12h
Artists have told Trump to stop using their songs for years -- He never learns! Now it's JMSN's "Love Me," in an ad paid for by YOU @democracydefendersaction.org & @ballard have told WH to take it down. The artist said no, so the answer is NO Full story @nytimes.com👇 -TN
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‘Love Me’ Artist Demands Trump Stop Using Song (Gift Article)
President Trump used JMSN’s song in a recent self-promotional video that was paid for with public money.
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 12h
We are pushing back on Trump's cruel Orwellian immigration tactics. I just signed a package of bills to strengthen transparency, accountability, and oversight of federal immigration enforcement in California — including a first in the nation ban on shock gloves.
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Governor Newsom Signs Bills Protecting Immigrant Communities
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Le Monde @lemonde.fr · 11h
Affaire Thélyson Orélien : qui est Samuel Fitoussi, l’essayiste à l’origine des accusations d’utilisation de l’IA visant l’écrivain ?
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Affaire Thélyson Orélien : qui est Samuel Fitoussi, l’essayiste à l’origine des accusations d’utilisation de l’IA visant l’écrivain ?
Le jeune chroniqueur du « Figaro » a reconnu être derrière le compte X à l’origine de la polémique visant Thélyson Orélien, accusé d’avoir écrit son livre « C’était ça ou mourir », sur un migrant haïtien, avec l’aide de l’IA. S’il jure avoir agi sans esprit partisan, il n’en reste pas moins proche des sphères conservatrices.
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Interlingua Translation @interlingua.bsky.social · 12h
housekeeping item ➡️ point d’ordre pratique Ex.: 🇬🇧 I would like first to go over a few quick housekeeping items. 🇫🇷 J’aimerais tout d’abord aborder rapidement quelques points d’ordre pratique. #xl8 #translation
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MS NOW @ms.now · 12h
"I think that people should have their facts straight before they accuse someone of being a dirtbag." Senators Amy Klobuchar, D-MN clashes with and Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-LA over his line of questioning, which ended with him saying former Special Counsel Jack Smith "will go down as a total dirtbag."
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MS NOW @ms.now · 13h
"You make me want to throw up in my mouth," Sen. Kennedy, R-LA, tells former Special Counsel Jack Smith before Sen. Dick Durbin, D-IL, intervenes. Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/H69_OqF...
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Théophile Raulet @dchristian.bsky.social · 13h
De Lourdes à l’Élysée, les 10 phrases de Léon XIV qui ont marqué les esprits pendant son voyage en France www.cnews.fr/france/2026-...
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De Lourdes à l’Élysée, les 10 phrases de Léon XIV qui ont marqué les esprits pendant son voyage en France
Foi, dignité, paix, maladie, jeunesse : découvrez les dix phrases fortes prononcées par Léon XIV lors de son voyage en France, du 25 au 28 septembre
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MS NOW @ms.now · 13h
“He tried to subvert the will of the people and steal the presidency,” Sen. Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, used his opening statement in the Jack Smith hearing to recap President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. WATCH LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/H69_OqF...
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 15h
Trump is running political ads on your tax dollars, including a recycled one from his campaign It's against the law, & it should make everyone mad My take w/ @arimelber.bsky.social on @ms.now👇 -TN
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 15h
3 little words: cease and desist! The WH is using JMSN’s music in campaign-style ads without permission that they wouldn’t have gotten anyway @democracydefendersaction.org w/Ballard is proud to represent JMSN, demanding immediate end to ads using his music & a written account of every airing -TN
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JMSN, "Love Me" Artist, Demands White House Stop Using His Music in Its Political Ads
Attorneys for Christian Berishaj, who performs as JMSN, last night sent a cease-and-desist letter to White House Chief o
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 14h
Can't buy me love. Not even w/ your tax dollars The White House put JMSN's "Love Me" under a govt-funded ad about Trump & never asked. We're sending the song back @democracydefendersaction.org & @Ballard are fighting for JMSN Full scoop @yasharali.bsky.social👇 -TN
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SCOOP: Trump White House Hit With Cease-and-Desist Over Unauthorized Use of Song in Taxpayer-Funded Ad
JMSN’s attorneys are demanding that the Trump administration stop using “Love Me” in a government-funded ad, take down existing copies and account for every airing and dollar spent.
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MS NOW @ms.now · 14h
"I stand by my decisions as Special Counsel, including my decision to bring charges against President Trump." Jack Smith delivers his opening statement as he testifies to the Senate about his investigation into Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
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John Cocker @joecocker.bsky.social · 20h
On this day in 1931, a Czechoslovak Jewish boy was born. On the 5 Jul 1943 he was deported to Theresienstadt with his parents and on the 18 Dec 1943 to Auschwitz where he was most probably murdered on arrival. His name was Josef Beck Please support @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social
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John Cocker @joecocker.bsky.social · 20h
On this day in 1942, a 15 year old Dutch Jewish girl arrived at Auschwitz with her parents, two sisters (9 & 8) and two brothers (18 & 6). It is probable that she was murdered on arrival. His name was Betje Waas Please support @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social
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MS NOW @ms.now · 29/09/2026
The three news organizations asked U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly to extend an order that temporarily restored their access to the White House after they had been barred for almost a week. Read more from Fallon Gallagher:
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MS NOW, CNN, Politico ask judge to extend block on Trump press ban
Judge Timothy Kelly has already blocked the ban until at least Oct. 8.
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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Republican strategist Karl Rove: “In the last 48 hours, Ted Cruz has reached out to me and says, ‘We’re losing,’ Ken Paxton has sent me several emails saying, ‘I’m losing, I need your help.’” www.sacurrent.com/news/politic...
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Karl Rove says Republican Party is being taken over by 'Nazis'
The Bush-era GOP political operative also said Republicans would be winning the battle for Texas' U.S. Senate seat if John Cornyn was the nominee.
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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
How clear is it that Trump's taxpayer funded ads are illegal? I explain why it is 10/10 clear. Senate in passing the law: Ban is designed to stop public funds used for "glorification" of an individual official. GAO: funds can not be used for "self-aggrandizement" nor partisan political purposes.
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 29/09/2026
In just 7 months, Trump's reckless Iran war has cost Americans over $120B in extra fuel costs.
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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Two of the people said Olsen had become frustrated by pressure from Justice Department officials in Washington to increase the pace of the investigation and secure grand jury indictments. The third person said Olsen left after issues arose with his security clearance."
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DOJ probe into Trump foes sees another prominent departure
Kurt Olsen, who previously worked as Trump’s election security czar, resigned from the so-called “grand conspiracy” investigation Monday.
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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Conservative commentator Ann Coulter: “Republicans are about to be completely wiped out in the midterms. This is going to be a bloodbath like we haven’t seen before.”
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 28/09/2026
⚡️Russia beginning 'additional mobilization' of troops, North Korean recruitment, Zelensky warns. North Korea is also preparing to deploy another 10,000 troops against Ukraine, in addition to the more than 8,000 military personnel currently stationed in Russia, Zelensky said.
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Russia beginning 'additional mobilization' of troops, North Korean recruitment, Zelensky warns
The president said that Russia is looking to "increase the involvement of foreigners" in its armed forces. North Korea is preparing to deploy another 10,000 troops against Ukraine, in addition to the ...
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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"A senior prosecutor working on the so-called grand conspiracy investigation into a wide array of President Trump’s enemies has resigned from the case, adding to the turmoil that has recently plagued the inquiry" On the heels of diGenova's departure. Along with lead FBI agent's departing the team.
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Second Prosecutor Quits Trump’s ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case
The resignation adds to the setbacks to the most sweeping effort by the Justice Department to fulfill the president’s desire to take revenge against the federal officials who have investigated him.
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 28/09/2026
Yet another win for democracy and voters. Trump has repeatedly attempted to use every tool possible to restrict eligible voters' ability to exercise their constitutional right — and he has lost over and over again.
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CNBC @cnbc.com · 28/09/2026
Feds can't withhold counterterrorism funds from states to force election admin changes, judge rules
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Feds can't withhold counterterrorism funds from states to force election admin changes, judge rules
The judge said FEMA never explained how the election changes it wanted were "tied to the goal of shoring up vulnerabilities to terrorist attacks."
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Trump is fighting the press, the courts & your wallet all at once, & it's only Monday His bet is that the chaos moves too fast for anyone to keep track We're keeping track. I'll get into it w/ @arimelber.bsky.social on @ms.now at 6:25pm ET -TN
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Trump’s 2024 ‘Final Battle’ Ad Returns, Funded by Public Money
The ad, which ethics experts said could violate federal law, shows Mr. Trump vowing to “expel the warmongers” from the government and fight the “deep state,” even as he wages a war with Iran.
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MS NOW @ms.now · 28/09/2026
TOMORROW AT 9AM: Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testifies to the Senate about his investigation into Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election. WATCH HERE: youtube.com/live/H69_OqF...
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LIVE: Jack Smith testifies before Senate committee
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Trump's approval is stuck in the 30s, so he found a new campaign donor: you His admin is running recycled 2024 campaign ads on Fox & Newsmax, now billed to taxpayers Richard Painter, Virginia Canter, Chris Swartz & I on why this propaganda machine smacks of corruption, @contrariannews.org👇 -TN
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Trump Goes Full-Orwell
The administration’s propaganda hype-ads are an abuse of power.
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 28/09/2026
California will now certify non-ultra-processed food with a new seal, providing clear info on packages. Washington can talk all they want about "Making America Healthy Again" while food recalls pile up on their watch, but California continues to actually lead the way.
Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom on the new California law creating a seal for non-ultra-processed foods.
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Julian Sanchez @normative.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Obviously none of this is true, but incidentally: It is wild to talk about tax revenue as “profits.”
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Grudgie the Whale @grudgie.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Not enough is said about how Trump views United States dollars as HIS own money
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Mike Rothschild @rothschildmd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Anyone who believes this is beyond help.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
BREAKING: @democracydefendersfund.org & partners are back in court to stop Trump from stripping citizenship from babies born here 3 months after losing at SCOTUS, he's trying to rewrite the 14th Amend. from the Oval Office SCOTUS settled this in June--NO do-overs bc he didn't like the answer! -TN
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Interlingua Translation @interlingua.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
to reflect ➡️ être à la mesure de Ex.: 🇬🇧 Does the cost reflect the benefit obtained from the program? 🇫🇷 Le coût est-il à la mesure de l’avantage tiré du programme? #xl8 #translation
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MS NOW @ms.now · 28/09/2026
A new whistleblower report says the Kennedy Center shelved repairs, which it now cites as the reason for its closure. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter @lawofruby.bsky.social has the latest.
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MS NOW @ms.now · 28/09/2026
On Sunday, the U.S. Ambassador to China, David Perdue, said President Trump had offered to sell weapons to China. MS NOW's @alivitali.bsky.social breaks down what the White House is saying now.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
GOP in Congress have gone supine, & that's how a democracy slides toward Orbán's Hungary Americans aren't having it, & neither are the courts @democracydefendersaction.org & partners have hundreds of cases going & the wins keep coming Why I expect a historic spanking Nov 3 w/ @ms.now👇 -TN
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Can a president run his own political ads on your tax dollars? Congress said NO, & these ads blow right past it! All options are on the table for @democracydefendersaction.org , so stay tuned Here's the legal case against these ads, w/ @MorningEdition on @npr.org 👇 -TN
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Taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads raise questions about their legality
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former White House ethics czar Norman Eisen about the ethical and legal questions raised by new Trump administration advertisements, which are funded by taxpayer money.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This is a make-me presidency Congress says taxpayer money can't pay for political ads, so Trump ran two in a week If he makes us, @democracydefendersaction.org & partners are ready, & the courts have slapped him down plenty The latest w/ @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social👇 -TN
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Théophile Raulet @dchristian.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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¡Conmovido hasta las lágrimas!
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