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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
www.wusf.org/education/20... Well now the truth is coming out. This investigation was over, the family didn't like the results and went running to the GOP at the state. Every reporter should be asking DeSantis if he condones a kid praising Andrew Tate and threatening teenage girls.
wusf.org
Sarasota school probe provides more details after Uthmeier calls for teacher's removal
The case has garnered attention because of the election season comments by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who has also in recent days targeted the New York Times for alleged bias and promote...
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Nothing about this guy is good faith so I have a hard time believing a teacher did any of this. Don't they have actual criminals to go after in Florida? This is exhausting and then they wonder why there is a teacher shortage.
heraldtribune.com
Florida AG calls for firing of Sarasota teacher over 'bullying'
Florida AG James Uthmeier wants a Sarasota County teacher fired for allegedly calling a student a “misogynist” over his conservative views.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
If the people in Florida that vote R no matter what don't pay attention, Florida is going to become a data center wasteland. And the biggest insult to ruining a community over it is that there is literally no upside. This article says it so well.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I am perpetually online and didn't see this anywhere but in this reply. The Florida media needs to be running this next to all the rhetoric DeSantis said about how drag queens were dangerous. It is never them and always these sick Republicans.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Cannot recommend enough and while it is dark, it doesn't leave me feeling gutted like some shows.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
This article summed up how I feel at work. Today I sat in a meeting where they pulled up a list ranked by token usage and ohhed and ahhed w/o any other metric or shown savings, in time or cost, by said token usage. For any gain in productivity, I have to weed through slop in my job, so it is a wash.
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Mike Jung @mikejungwroteabook.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
This is Loki, our Maine Coon and the cat of our hearts, and he went missing today. We have no idea how he got out, but he’s an elder, indoor cat, the whole region’s in an intense heat wave, and we’re really scared. I doubt I have any followers here in Martinez, CA, but if so, help? It’s SO hot
A Maine Coon cat lying on top of a messenger bag and assorted other items
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
The same people that won't trust the USPS for voting are ok with shipping guns through the mail? The hatred I have for this family grows every day.
yahoo.com
Trump Jr.'s 'Amazon of guns' could make millions under new proposed firearm rule
By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff WASHINGTON, July 1 (Reuters) - Donald Trump Jr. helped take an online retailer known as the “Amazon of guns” public last year.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Flying the first time since COVID started and literally the only masked person in the whole airport. It's really sad. We could have made masks not only socially acceptable but part of being a thoughtful society.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
My dystopian, capitalist Samsung fridge had this article pop up in the middle of ads. It's 9 hours old and has already aged poorly.
thehill.com
GOP bullish on political impact for Republicans of Trump MOU with Iran
Republicans are largely skeptical that President Trump’s deal with Iran will deliver a geopolitical win, but they are bullish about its impact on the midterms, with gas prices already droppin…
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
As an annual viewer of MSCL for the last 30 years, I am up for anything nostalgic of this era. This show is comfort viewing and who doesn't need to revel in comfort right now?
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Brilliant stuff because it isn't even satire at this point.
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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 11/06/2026
"Xavier owns an apartment that he rents out at a loss of $1 billion/month. Seeing this success, he decides to make financial commitments to construct $850 billion in new apartments in places nobody wants them...."
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AI Economics for Dummies
“Xavier owns an apartment that he rents out at a loss of $1 billion/month. Seeing this success, he decides to make financial commitments to construct $850 bi...
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
This article doesn't explore that maybe some of these people having depression and anxiety is why they are working remotely in the first place. I know people working remotely that would not physically or mentally be able to go into an office, yet remote gives them the flexibility to work at all.
npr.org
People love working from home. But does it love them back? A new study says no
A study finds that people in remote jobs are more socially isolated, anxious and sad compared to people not in remote jobs. But demanding everyone return to the office isn't the answer either, say res...
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Because we live in a capitalist hellscape, this headline popped up on my Samsung fridge and cracked me up. Yeah, we know usha got pregnant because she was threatened by Erika kirk.
the-independent.com
JD Vance says Charlie Kirk’s assassination convinced wife Usha to have another baby
Vance had previously credited the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk with elevating his political career and advocating for him to be Trump’s running mate
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
S4 gets a lot of hate but it has some of the best individual episodes. A New Man absolutely delivers. Giles talking about his rage keeps playing in a loop in my head these days. It's hard to think about Anthony Stewart Head being gone yet we are still stuck with the evil in the US right now.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
This is the ONLY choice for district 5. Spread the word because these seats have a lot of authority in the district and we need someone that supports public education and is focused on real issues instead of fear mongering.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
This is an extremely poor area with a large immigrant population working in agriculture. It is sick that they would justify this to pay for a jail. Sure, let's make the entire area sick, jack up their energy costs, and steal their water so we can jail more people.
sarasotamagazine.com
Developers Push Massive Data Center Complex in DeSoto County Amid Backlash
Florida-based DCIP Group has already secured rezoning approval for an initial 34-acre site at a decommissioned power plant near Arcadia, but company executives say the project could eventually expand ...
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
So much open corruption but the tax breaks on gun silencers took the cake for me. I wish I could poll every GOP mom on that one and watch their mental gymnastics to justify it. Thank you for summarizing!
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 29/05/2026
Everything has to change. Everything. Do not settle for politicians who want to go back to "normal." "Normal" was the garbage state of existence that allowed all of this evil to take root and thrive. Everything has to change.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
The subtext is that they want to destroy public education and any sort of public good that comes from governmental services. They want to privatize everything. So many people that may cheer for this are going to be very confused when basic services disappear in their towns.
heraldtribune.com
How other Florida leaders view DeSantis call to cut property tax
Leaders offer a range of reaction to Gov. Ron DeSantis' idea to ask Florida voters in November to increase the state's homestead exemption.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
#caturday
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
The Herald Tribune has to show they are balanced so this published this nonsense opinion piece. I wonder how many of these kids getting in a van for Sunday school were even enrolled in a Sarasota public school?
heraldtribune.com
I spent years around Sarasota school kids. It left me shocked | Letter
A reader reacts to Sarasota County School Board Member Tom Edwards' piece defending public schools and criticizing Florida's school voucher program.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
A nice break from politics!
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
@sentammoses.bsky.social you're in a pivotal scene! It gets me every time.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Clean ingredients and IWTV themed? Yes!!!!
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
This is not going to help anyone's rage but honestly, we all have to fight for a better country.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
I just signed a petition with @progressflorida.org: Oppose Trump’s reckless plan to sacrifice endangered species for expanded oil drilling in the Gulf. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/op...
actionnetwork.org
Oppose Trump’s reckless plan to sacrifice endangered species for expanded oil drilling in the Gulf
The Trump administration just granted a sweeping exemption under the Endangered Species Act that will put whales, sea turtles, Gulf corals and other critically imperiled marine species in the Gulf of ...
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
@cinesnark.bsky.social Could laineygossip please cover this? I remember amidst actual news, I could not escape headlines about this and it was absolutely insane.
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Caelan Conrad @caelan.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
He told ChatGPT he was a nazі іncel who wanted to dіe, then asked how many people you’d have to shoot at his school to get on the news. ChatGPT helped him pick his ammo, pick his target, pick the best time for the massacre, and then told him how to use the gun. Then he did. youtu.be/IbG-JGdGniY
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
I had to check that this wasn't some April fools joke article in my feed. But no, they are going to wedge this in while they actively take over more parking spots to add retailers and restaurants. This entire area s becoming one I avoid and I live 10 minutes away. Enough with the overdevelopment!
businessobserverfl.com
Ikea to open at UTC in Sarasota | Business Observer
The store will span 48,000 square feet off Cattlemen Road.
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Dan Immergluck @danimmergluck.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Brutal.
A WHOLE CIVILIZATION
WILL DIE TONIGHT
My son needs lunch, and I have to put his backpack together, but a whole civilization will die tonight, so I'm wondering if they've closed their schools.
Like, a snow day, maybe, except instead of snow it's
"keep your children home so if you die, you die together" — instead of "well open back up once the plows have cleared" it's
"we don't know if we'll be here tomorrow, hold your babies tight."
It's just "talk" I'm told, which I've been told before.
"It's how the president makes his deals." But I've never heard anyone talk about other human beings this way, and I'm not certain I can look my son in the eyes if we all agree to stomach it one more time.
A civilization will die tonight, but as I zip up his backpack and kiss him off to school I think: if this is what we call leadership then I'm not entirely sure ours isn't already dead.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
@cinesnark.bsky.social One of the reasons your site is so much more than gossip: your take on Hollywood dovetails from insight into AI, into insights into the whole economy. I loved your opening on laineygossip.com today! Continuing to hope the WB/Paramount deal implodes.
laineygossip.com
Can we outlast the people in charge long enough to see a revitalization of Hollywood?
Disney gets no brownie points for being forcefully ejected from their partnership with Open AI's Sora which is reportedly losing $15 million per day
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Another example of why DeSantis and the GOP majority had an unproductive legislative session but still had time to pass a bill that excludes Sociology courses as core curriculum in higher education - they don't want people to think or understand data so they can grift.
heraldtribune.com
New College should focus on attacking problems, not critics | Opinion
New College of Florida officials accuse critics of coordinating a negative campaign against the school. They have much bigger issues to worry about.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Our roads have become so unsafe that it makes it hard to want to travel anywhere but sure, let's increase the speed limit so accidents become even deadlier than they are now. It is honestly shocking that this is something they passed, considering it is a known issue how deadly our roads have become.
cbs12.com
Florida House votes to let highway speed limits hit 80 mph, axes registration stickers too
The Florida House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1220, which includes an amendment that would allow highway speed limits to increase to 80 mph.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
After my daughter got into Miyazaki movies, I ordered the set of posters for Christmas and she loves them. Excellent quality. I just ordered the piano book and can't wait!
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The Republicans seem to be prepping an argument that any domestic terror attacks in the aftermath of their Iran attacks will be the fault of Democrats for shutting down DHS funding, so I'd like to remind everyone of this appointment:
propublica.org
“The Intern in Charge”: Meet the 22-Year-Old Trump’s Team Picked to Lead Terrorism Prevention
One year out of college and with no apparent national security expertise, Thomas Fugate is the Department of Homeland Security official tasked with overseeing the government’s main hub for combating v...
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Any parent that has had to sit with a sick kid at a hospital should understand the terror of this situation. They stuck this family in a concentration camp. Period.
nbcnews.com
Toddler hospitalized with respiratory failure was returned to ICE detention and denied prescribed medication, lawsuit says
The 18-month-old was sent back to a South Texas facility after days in intensive care with severe respiratory distress, according to a federal lawsuit.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
No mention of the lack of town halls in five years? Who exactly did he serve other than himself and his wealthy constituents? He hated trump privately yet he will slink off a richer man and not publicly stand up for what is right. Good riddance.
heraldtribune.com
Vern Buchanan leaves Congress with strong record, legacy | Editorial
Republican U.S Rep. Vern Buchanan of Longboat Key won't seek reelection this year.
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Jason Heppler @jasonheppler.org · 24/01/2026
I called yesterday and will call again today. If you’re new to it, 5calls.org has got your back.
5calls.org
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
This fascist has no business being involved with USF at this level, as if FL doesn't have real problems. Not to mention, he is lying about fiscal responsibility when it is really to line the pockets of his friends and force RW methodology into higher ed. #desantis #desatan
wusf.org
DeSantis doubles down on plans to transfer USF Sarasota-Manatee to New College
The proposed deal is in the hands of state lawmakers, who began their annual session this week.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
While we are being smashed by the federal government, we can't sleep on the fact that DeSantis was a practicing authoritarian for years in Florida. More of his hypocrisy for states rights yet trampling over local governments and destroying the environment.
thebradentontimes.com
Florida lawmaker is back with bill promoting water pollution - The Bradenton Times
This is such an exciting time of year for us Florida columnists! The 2026 legislative session begins next Tuesday, and we’re all waiting to see which piece of legislation will win the coveted title &...
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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Calling is better if you can swing it, but if you're phone shy here's a slightly augmented script I made for faxing/emailing/etc (feel free to steal in alt text). Find Your Senators: www.senate.gov/senators/sen... Find Your Representatives: www.house.gov/representati...
As one of your constituents, I’m calling on you to demand you condemn the U.S.’s actions in Venezuela tonight. The Trump administration has carried out an illegal attack and capture of Maduro that is a clear violation of international sovereignty and will impact relationships will alienate international allies, and you must speak out about this. 

I am also calling on you to:

1. Speak plainly about this to your constituents. You can acknowledge the Maduro regime’s abuses AND recognize this as an unlawful extraterritorial detention, 

2. Demand a legal written justification from the Administration, 

3. Hold IMMEDIATE House/Senate Foreign Affairs hearings on the the decision-making, legality, and diplomatic risks of the Maduro operation, 

4. Demand an immediate classified briefing for the Gang of Eight. 

What happened tonight will have ramifications across the world in the days, weeks and months to come, and we need answers and action taken.
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Joe Adalian @tvmojoe.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Some amazing YouTuber has put together 45 minutes of promos for a slew of 70s and 80s holiday shows—and then included links to many of them in the description section, so you can actually watch what’s seen in the promos. Have yourself a merry Gen X Christmas now: youtu.be/i7tSfJMBrec?...
youtu.be
Christmas in the 70s & 80s Was EVERYTHING (What Moments Do You Remember?)
YouTube video by My So-Called Gen X Life
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Phil Williams @philinvestigates.com · 16/12/2025
So if you are going to share, I'd appreciate it if you would share the original report. 4/4 www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
newschannel5.com
'This isn't your granddad's KKK.' Inside the hate group expanding its presence in Tennessee
They are the largest hate group in America, wrapping themselves in the red-white-and-blue of the flag, marching into the middle of American cities and claiming to be patriots.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Any Republican in the state should have a problem with this. It's especially ironic to take funding from groups that help kids in foster care while basically forcing women to have babies they won't be able to care for by defeating the abortion amendment. This man belongs in prison.
amp.miamiherald.com
DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, ads
A Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times investigation found the DeSantis’ administration’s use of public money to fund a campaign against marijuana and abortion access was more sprawling than previously kn...
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
@cinesnark.bsky.social You already wrote about this and I loved your perspective. This shares your thoughts that they downplayed the success of Sinners. For the record, one of my favorite films of the year and I literally recommend it to everyone.
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⚧ Andi Jay is (gonna be) OK ↙︎↙︎↙︎ @no-spoons-no-forks.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
This is my friend's cat. Its name is Cookie Swirl, and it disappeared in the American section of Charlotte airport on 11/10. We're asking for your help. She doesn't have any other socials, so if you can post it widely to see if anyone knows where it is. It's a little thing, but matters a lot to her.
A knit peach, teal, and white kitten with black eyes resting on an American Airlines seat tray.
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Ditriann @ditriann.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
This man has to be stopped. He is blatantly lining the pockets of his unqualified allies while destroying the unique college offerings in the area.
wusf.org
DeSantis' budget outlines New College takeover of USF Sarasota-Manatee
The deal would have major implications for higher education in the Sarasota-Manatee area.
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Moon-Watcher @bobsmyusername.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Who has made this 🤣
Buster from the tv show ‘Arrested Development’ holding an arm full of plushies while he looks at his mother Lucille, saying, “these are my awards, mother, from FIFA.“
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