Mary C. (Cathy) Wright @cathysoozwright.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Right now, our industry is afraid of the wrong things. We’re afraid of offending power. We’re afraid of losing access. We’re afraid of another baseless lawsuit... "There is a fine line between being a team player and being an accomplice...” Rachel Maddow on BlueSky 000
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 28/04/2026The new passport, a limited edition commemorating the country's 250th anniversary, will feature the US president's portrait overlaid on the Declaration of Independence on the inside cover, with his signature in gold at the bottom. ft.trib.al/83VpgYA 412515
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightThe New Yorker @newyorker.com · 28/04/2026Health and wellness influencers are hawking unapproved peptides on the gray market. The future of the F.D.A.—and the health of consumers—is at stake. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/waceibnewyorkermag.visitlink.meWhy Are People Injecting Themselves with Peptides?Health and wellness influencers are hawking unapproved treatments on the gray market. The future of the F.D.A.—and the health of consumers—is at stake. 6167
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightReuters @reuters.com · 28/04/2026Mining giant Grupo Mexico reports Q1 profit up 57% reut.rs/4cC65hMreut.rsMining giant Grupo Mexico reports Q1 profit up 57%Mining and transportation conglomerate Grupo Mexico reported on Tuesday a first-quarter net profit that climbed 57% compared to the same period a year earlier, coming in at $1.71 billion. 051
Mary C. (Cathy) Wright @cathysoozwright.bsky.social · 28/04/2026substack.com/@mjfree/note...substack.comMorgan J. Freeman (@mjfree)🩸🩸🩸 I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x POS convicted felon who incites political violence, adjudicated rapist & pedophile Trump did on J6 🩸🩸🩸 000
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightThe New Yorker @newyorker.com · 09/04/2026After six weeks of war with the U.S., Iran’s military may be degraded, but it is not, as Trump once asserted, on its last legs. Some analysts argue that the regime is emerging from the confrontation in a position of even greater strength. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/KO5wHB 55911
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Lieu: How scared are Republicans of talking about the Epstein files? They would rather talk about the criminality of Donald Trump in trying to steal the election and stealing classified documents than about Trump's associations with Epstein 342101703
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 10/11/2025www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo... 1317162964962
Mary C. (Cathy) Wright @cathysoozwright.bsky.social · 22/10/2025www.facebook.com/share/p/1K5n...facebook.comRedirecting... 000
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightBloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 18/10/2025Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Stands by His Climate Agendabloom.bgCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Stands by His Climate AgendaMark Carney established himself as climate leader before becoming Canada’s prime minister. Since taking office, though, he’s pursued policies that critics argue aren’t going to help cut emissions. In today’s newsletter, we talk with Carney about his plans and what he views as success. 64516
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightThe Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 19/09/2025David Letterman and The Atlantic’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, sat down for an impromptu interview about Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from late-night TV. Listen here: bit.lyDavid Letterman on the Threats to Late-Night HostsNone 47712
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightReuters @reuters.com · 13/09/2025Venezuela says the U.S. intercepted and boarded a Venezuelan tuna vessel in a "hostile" manner reut.rs/4miNhFDreut.rsVenezuela says the U.S. intercepted and boarded a Venezuelan tuna vessel in a "hostile" mannerThe Venezuelan government announced on Saturday that a U.S. destroyer intercepted, boarded and occupied a Venezuelan tuna fishing vessel for eight hours in the waters of the South American country's Special Economic Zone on Friday. 41399236
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightBloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 13/09/2025The 2021 vintage of Chianti Classico reveals undervalued heavy-hitters in one of Italy’s best-known wine regions.bloom.bgWhy Chianti Classico Wine Deserves More RespectA more granular approach to terroir—and the best vintage in years—reveals undervalued heavy-hitters in one of Italy’s best-known wine regions. 2265
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightReuters @reuters.com · 13/09/2025Poland scrambles jets, closes Lublin airport in 'preventative' move reut.rs/42vFQ6Zreut.rsPoland scrambles jets, closes Lublin airport in 'preventative' moveThere was no mention of any violations of Polish airspace. 17131
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 13/09/2025“Health insurance costs in the United States are on track for their biggest jump in at least five years… “For the 24 million enrollees of Affordable Care Act insurance plans, costs are expected to rise by more than 75 percent next year…” www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...washingtonpost.comWhy your health insurance may soon cost a lot moreMillions will be paying substantially more for health insurance next year, according to multiple surveys. Insurers cited tariffs and demand for obesity drugs. 41949282327
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightReuters @reuters.com · 13/09/2025Trump administration unlawfully directed mass US worker terminations, judge rules reut.rs/4podOEjreut.rsTrump administration unlawfully directed mass US worker terminations, judge rulesUnions, nonprofits and Washington state had sued after Trump's administration moved to fire roughly 25,000 probationary employees. 311228
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightBloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 13/09/2025Republicans in Congress should protect National Parks and other public lands, which bring tourist dollars to their districts (via Bloomberg Opinion) bloom.bgIt’s the Wrong Time to Defund US National ParksAmericans are deeply divided. If there’s one thing we can agree on, it’s that we love our national parks. 1313239
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) Wrightjamelle @jamellebouie.net · 13/09/2025talked myself out of buying the new remarkable pro move by getting a new fancy reporter’s notebook and matching pen 138223431
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 13/09/2025“It is the absolute worst-case scenario.” The move by President Trump and Republicans in Congress to cut public-broadcasting funds is forcing profound changes that will reshape the airwaves, especially in rural and tribal areas. nyti.ms/46qif99 49402137
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightReuters @reuters.com · 13/09/2025Drone breaches Romanian airspace during Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine reut.rs/4mfNJVhreut.rsDrone breaches Romanian airspace during Russian attack on neighboring UkraineRomania scrambled fighter jets on Saturday when a drone breached the country's airspace during a Russian attack on Ukrainian infrastructure near the border, the defense ministry said. 25725
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightWIRED @wired.com · 13/09/2025Leaked documents show that Geedge Networks, a company with ties to the founder of China’s “Great Firewall” mass censorship infrastructure, is selling its censorship and surveillance systems to at least four other countries in Asia and Africa.wrd.cmMassive Leak Shows How a Chinese Company Is Exporting the Great Firewall to the WorldGeedge Networks, a company with ties to the founder of China’s mass censorship infrastructure, is selling its censorship and surveillance systems to at least four other countries in Asia and Africa. 615664
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightDeborah Lynn @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social · 13/09/2025Release the Epstein Files 815462
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightThe Economist @economist.com · 13/09/2025Donald Trump claims to have ended six wars in six months and has been angling for a Nobel peace prize. Americans are less convinced of his diplomatic prowess, as our polling shows econ.st/4mUl20Yecon.stDonald Trump’s approval ratingFollow our presidential approval rating poll tracker to see how favourably Americans view Mr Trump 16328
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightBloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 08/09/2025Democratic committee members posted the alleged image of Trump’s birthday message.bloom.bgEpstein Letter Allegedly From Trump Released by House DemocratsHouse Democrats on Monday released an alleged birthday note that they said Donald Trump sent to Jeffrey Epstein, raising pressure on the president over questions about his past interactions with the late disgraced financier. 2010929
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightReuters @reuters.com · 08/09/2025Fed nominee Miran notes primary residence now used as rental property reut.rs/3V7pBZWreut.rsFed nominee Miran notes primary residence now used as rental propertyPresident Donald Trump's nominee to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Stephen Miran, has a mortgage on a home formerly listed as his primary residence that he is now using as a rental property, according to his latest financial disclosure statement. 105438
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 08/09/2025No, Mr Mandelson, we will not roll out the red carpet for Trump | Zoe Williamstheguardian.comNo, Mr Mandelson, we will not roll out the red carpet for Trump | Zoe WilliamsThe UK’s ambassador to Washington may believe the US president is merely a ‘risk taker’, but that doesn’t represent my point of view – and it probably doesn’t represent yours. That’s why we must make our voices heard, writes Zoe Williams 1016822
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightNewsweek @newsweek.com · 08/09/2025The Kentucky GOP senator wrote on social media that sentiments expressed by the vice president were "despicable" and "thoughtless."newsweek.comRand Paul slams JD Vance's defense of strike on alleged Venezuelan cartel 43814
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 08/09/2025Norway’s centre-left parties set to retain power after elections on.ft.com/3HMW19aon.ft.comNorway’s centre-left parties set to retain power after electionsJonas Gahr Støre due to continue as prime minister as his ruling Labour party performs strongly 513721
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightNewsweek @newsweek.com · 08/09/2025Jeremy Pizzi, legal adviser at Global Rights Compliance, told Newsweek Russia "has even more horrendous behavior to hide from the world."newsweek.comRussia looks to leave Europe's anti-torture convention 1108
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightBloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 08/09/2025At an alarming pace, the Trump administration has fired climate scientists, rolled back regulations, interfered in data collection, and cut planning and emergency response funds. That puts all Americans at risk. Read The Big Take ⬇️ bloom.bgTrump Is Dismantling Climate Science at a Dangerous PaceThe White House has blocked efforts to measure, respond to and fight global warming. That puts all Americans at risk. 1112971
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightThe Nevada Independent @thenvindy.com · 08/09/202539 people have applied to fill the remainder of Victoria Seaman’s term on the Las Vegas City Council. Here's who applied: thenevadaindependent.com/article/near... 032
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightPolitico @politico.com · 07/08/2025NEW: The FBI has agreed to help chase down quorum-breaking Texas Democrats. The Democrats departed the state in an attempt to thwart the Texas Legislature’s passage of a newly redrawn congressional map that would grant the GOP five more favorable districts ahead of the 2026 midterms.politico.comFBI agrees to help chase down quorum-breaking Texas DemocratsIt is unclear what resources the FBI is investing or how it is approaching the situation as there is no apparent legal breach under its purview. 345315
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightPolitico @politico.com · 07/08/2025EXCLUSIVE: The godfather of the Indiana GOP slammed Trump's redistricting push.politico.com‘I don't see the point’: Mitch Daniels on Trump's redistricting push in IndianaThe godfather of Indiana Republican politics weighs in on what has become a national fight over gerrymandering. 710530
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightThe Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 07/08/2025Pete Hegseth "seems determined to bar academics or anyone who faintly resembles one from contact with the armed forces," Eliot A. Cohen writes: theatln.tc/PhPgbRP6 1511239
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 07/08/2025Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel intends to take control of all of Gaza, bucking the advice of the Israeli military and warnings that expanding operations could endanger the hostages being held there and kill more Palestinian civilians. nyti.ms/4fwcavY 435232
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightThe Economist @economist.com · 07/08/2025He isn’tecon.stHow is Donald Trump putting America first by bashing Brazil?He isn’t 33113
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightThe Economist @economist.com · 07/08/2025Israel’s legal system claims to be fiercely independent. On the Gaza war it is largely silentecon.stIsrael on trial: can the country police its own war crimes?Israel’s legal system claims to be fiercely independent. On the Gaza war it is largely silent 1114
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 06/08/2025 9743110511025
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightAdam Keiper @adamkeiper.com · 06/08/2025"The loss of both senior officers and new hires [from the CIA] not only reduces human and country analysis (human intelligence) but severs mentorship pipelines, hinders the future growth of the organization, and puts significant strain on those middle-managers who are left to do the work."thebulwark.comAmerica Is Blinding ItselfIn a dangerous world, downsizing our intelligence agencies is shortsighted and dangerous. 0208
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightPolitico @politico.com · 06/08/2025Texas AG Ken Paxton launched an investigation into a political organization led by Beto O’Rourke for allegedly helping Texas Dems block newly proposed congressional maps.politico.comKen Paxton launches investigation into Beto O’Rourke-led group over Texas quorum breakThe organization, Powered by People, has reportedly been helping support Texas state lawmakers who fled the state to prevent Republicans from passing a new congressional map. 2812847
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightThe New Yorker @newyorker.com · 11/06/2025Venezuelan street culture was born out of structural violence and profound inequality. Now, that culture is being used against Venezuelans in the U.S. as evidence of terrorism.nyer.cmThe Criminalization of Venezuelan Street CultureThe Trump Administration is using an “Alien Enemy Validation Guide” to target supposed members of Tren de Aragua, but many of the items on the list—tattoos, sports jerseys, Jordans—are commonplace in ... 45516
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) Wrightkate conger @kateconger.com · 03/06/2025Freshly done with DOGE, Musk is predictably back to going off on X: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/03/t...nytimes.comElon Musk Calls Trump Policy Bill a ‘Disgusting Abomination’ 2215725
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightThe Economist @economist.com · 03/06/2025Republicans are refusing to engage with difficult tradeoffs in their economic platform. The thickest air of fantasy lingers over the subject of tax, spending and borrowing econ.trib.al/Cz9QR00econ.trib.alThe fantastical world of Republican economic thinkingThe elites of the American right cannot reconcile the inconsistencies in their policy platform 65521
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightThe Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 09/05/2025Many observers try to discern the politics of a new pope through his chosen name, but “Leo” suggests something “much, much different from mere progressivism or conservatism,” Randy Boyagoda writes:bit.lyThe Pope’s Most Revealing Choice So FarBy choosing the name Leo XIV, the pope has indicated that he won’t merely be progressive or conservative. 411113
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightReuters @reuters.com · 06/05/2025Qatar Airways set to order about 100 widebody jets from Boeing, Bloomberg News reports reut.rs/4jKl76ereut.rsQatar Airways set to order about 100 widebody jets from Boeing, Bloomberg News reportsQatar Airways is finalizing a deal to buy around 100 widebody jets from Boeing , with an option to buy as many more, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. 4106
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightBill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 06/05/2025"The president was unaware of Hegseth’s order... "An order freezing military support would normally be discussed intensively. It requires the coordination of multiple agencies.. "None of that coordination happened when Hegseth’s office canceled the scheduled flight" www.reuters.com/world/us/ord...reuters.comExclusive: Order by Hegseth to cancel Ukraine weapons caught White House off guardRoughly a week after Donald Trump started his second term as president, the U.S. military issued an order to three freight airlines operating out of Dover Air Force Base in Delaware and a U.S. base in the United Arab Emirates: Stop 11 flights loaded with artillery shells and other weaponry and bound for Ukraine. 40769241
Reposted by Mary C. (Cathy) WrightThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 05/05/2025“This cynical effort undermines the rule of law and destroys the trust the American people have in the nation’s judges to administer justice in the courtrooms and in the halls of justice across the land,” read a letter signed by more than 150 former state and federal judges.nytimes.comFormer Judges Condemn Trump Administration’s Arrest of Wisconsin JudgeJudge Hannah C. Dugan was accused of directing an undocumented immigrant to leave through a side door while federal agents waited for him. 28395101