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Eileen ike West

@ikewest.com
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An advocate for environmentally-safe prose of all shapes and sizes, I write Folk Poetry, Fantasy/Romance/Spiritual Fiction, and Film Scripts. Time finds me scribbling down sundry midlife misdemeanors - my petty crime of choice: whistling out of tune.

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thoughtwelldeep.bsky.social @thoughtwelldeep.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I was going to say something about systems being what’s really behind this, but those systems are just support posts for the patriarchy. Sports, nepotism, wealth, exclusivity. Those may seem simplistic, but together they create dangerous people.
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KayDee1968 @kaydee1968.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I’m at the point I want them to just delete rape laws. They’re on the books, but they aren’t used. So just stop pretending Stop pretending we have a society that punishes people for sexual assault. Face the truth. Maybe, in time, the laws can be reinstated, when they actually mean something
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Kate Moss @notthatkatemoss.bsky.social · 18h
Not to mention the first guy was supposedly “her friend.” WOW.
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Timothy E Dolan @bigtimo.bsky.social · 10h
“Elite” Universities have credentialed more narcissistic psychopaths than any other institution of higher learning because, unlike the service academies, they don’t screen for character.
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Zora N @zoranhurston.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It's because your culture doesn't teach young men that women should be protected.
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socalbookish.bsky.social @socalbookish.bsky.social · 22h
Also 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
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Nerdygretel @nerdygretel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Every woman in Cornell—student, professor, gardener, cook, administrator, etc and every man who respects women, needs to walk the fuck out and make a statement with their absence. Make the institution feel the weight and shame of their heartless misogyny.
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Scarheart Thrymson @thrymson.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Guys, it's not enough to just "not be like that." We have to step up and put a stop to it. They do it because they're not afraid to do it. We have to change that.
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Cheryl Lynne Bradley - Canadian Author @cheryllynnebradley.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Kpow💥 @kpow70.bsky.social · 18h
It's crazy cuz if women got wind of someone raping someone, they'd put an end to it. The reason stand your ground laws only work for men is because there would be no more domestic abusers or rapists LEFT if women didn't get 25-life for standing their ground...
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Ms Diana @msdianan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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SnowsMom 🐶❤️🌊 @snowsmom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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ilikefauci.bsky.social @ilikefauci.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Shepherdsrock @monminie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Yet someone took the time to take a photo of a snap chat, someone cared questions should start there
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For the People @sadworld.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Cornell Snapchat message
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Essence of RBG 🦋 @rbgprevails.bsky.social · 20h
Can we all write an essay to Cornell letting them know how f**king disgusting they are?! Protesters against Palestine horror are expelled whilst vile rapists are protected!
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Bill Wong @ten24get.bsky.social · 21h
A responsible #Fraternity would revoke #Cornell chapter's charter. A responsible #Cornell would ban the Fraternity
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Mary David Teater @dteater.bsky.social · 18h
It had already happened. That’s why I didn’t leave. She was dirty and had blood on her face. There was a football game that night. Lotta college kids out.
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Mary David Teater @dteater.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It was two in the morning I was driving and when I saw a bunch of young guys on the side of the road with one girl. I stopped my car and I asked if she was all right because you could tell she wasn’t. They all wanted me to go on, but I didn’t. One guy said yes she needs to go to the hospital. One
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 10h
The DOJ indicted “Bitcoin Jesus” Roger Ver in one of the largest-ever crypto tax fraud cases. Those familiar with the case said the evidence was “rock solid” and that prosecutors were confident of a conviction. Then Donald Trump won a second term. (Published January)
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How “Bitcoin Jesus” Avoided Prison, Thanks to One of the “Friends of Trump”
Billionaire fugitive Roger Ver was facing federal criminal charges until he sought the services of a select club of President Donald Trump’s former personal attorneys who have easy access to top Justi...
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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 10h
A Virginia library created stations allowing caregivers to use computers while their young children play nearby. The design went viral and received a national award in 2022 for its innovative approach.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 10h
🚨 You need to see this.
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Tom Pepinsky @tompepinsky.com · 10h
This is a truly funny day in politics - Eric Schmitt confused NBA Hawks with NCAA Hawkeyes - In a politically consequential way! - And Amy Klobuchar is ball-knower, just roasting him - And we get to watch Katie Britt make this face Season 6 is the craziest Trump season yet
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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 10h
Proud of the CDCers who fought to get this vital info out! 30% of our workforce is gone. Heartbroken by the loss of brilliant scientists, institutional knowledge, & frankly my friends, colleagues, & mentors. An understaffed CDC harms the public & leaves the US vulnerable. Rebuilding will take years
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‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission (Gift Article)
The agency has lost its independence and nearly a third of its staff, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and associates have tightened control.
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Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 9h
A truly heinous man has doxxed the Cornell victim on X and the comments are predictably vile. Based on countless interviews I’ve done with survivors, the trauma they are subjected to for coming forward is oftentimes even worse than the initial trauma they experienced. There is no real justice system
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 9h
Trump's DOJ wants to deploy 1,000 election monitors for the midterms. But are they all trained personnel? “The same people that you saw on the streets in Minneapolis are the people who I am worried they are going to say are now the monitors from the DOJ,” Marc Elias says.
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𝙽𝚊𝚜𝚑 𝙸𝚜 𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝙸𝚝 @nashishereforit.bsky.social · 9h
How many Chi Phi girlfriends saw the Snapchats? This didn’t end with the 57 frat guys. She was let down by so many people.
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CatWoman @catwomanresists.bsky.social · 9h
Yes!
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Jennifer 🦋🐶☕️🦋 @jenelliot.bsky.social · 9h
#NOMORE
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 9h
Trump White House misspells “United” on the official “super intelligence” document with AI executives. Instead of “President of the United States,” it reads: “President of the Unites States.” Nothing says “super intelligence” quite like misspelling the name of the country.
Screenshot of a Truth Social post from Donald J. Trump’s verified @realDonaldTrump account displaying a signed document titled “Joint Commitment on Frontier Responsibilities.” The document outlines voluntary AI safety and oversight commitments for companies developing frontier artificial intelligence models. On the right side are signatures and company labels for leaders including Sundar Pichai of Google, Dario Amodei of Anthropic, Mark Zuckerberg of Meta, Greg Brockman of OpenAI, Elon Musk of xAI, and Jensen Huang of Nvidia. Near the center-right, Donald J. Trump’s large signature appears above the printed title identifying him as president. The title contains a noticeable typo: instead of “President of the United States,” it reads, “President of the Unites States,” misspelling “United” as “Unites.”
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 9h
“Local newspapers are dying, and I don’t think we’re prepared for a world without them…” tulsaflyer.org/2026/09/29/c...
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Battle in McCurtain County at the center of new Peacock documentary
McCurtain County Sheriff’s officials wanted a family-run newspaper dead — literally. A new Peacock documentary explores the years-long battle and what it means for press freedoms.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 8h
🧑‍🌾 “Iowa is on the verge of a farm crisis that threatens to wreck the agricultural heart of the state and hurt the fortunes of Republicans at the top of the midterm ticket… Democrats could win in several once-reliably Republican states…”
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"Brace for losing everything": Farm crisis fears grip GOP in Iowa
Trump's policies have cause severe financial problems for farmers. Iowa is especially vulnerable.
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#BlueStormComin1🌪️🦋🇺🇸 #Resistance 🦋🙌🏻 #Blues @bluestormcomin1.bsky.social · 15h
Finally Trump caves and realizes he lost to E Jean Carroll as he should have. A rapist never understands NO #Democracy #Blues
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Margaret G @mls0308.bsky.social · 15h
#Pinks 👇👇👇👇
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Sassy0210 @sassy0210.bsky.social · 15h
I believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. I believe Anita Faye Hill, J.D. A lot of men's "good reputations" are just women's UNBELIEVED stories.
Text reading This is an excellent moment to remember Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, above a photograph of Dr. Ford with her right hand raised to take an oath.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 15h
"The Board of Peace Is an Abject Failure, and Palestinians Are Paying the Price" It promised to bring ‘everlasting peace’: Gaza was to be rebuilt; military operations halted; ‘full aid’ given... It has failed on every count. From Zeteo UK:
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The Board of Peace Is an Abject Failure, and Palestinians Are Paying the Price
It promised to bring ‘everlasting peace’: Gaza was to be rebuilt; military operations halted; ‘full aid’ given; and an International Stabilisation Force set up. It has failed on every count.
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Dave Levinthal @davelevinthal.com · 15h
NEW: During her time in public service, WH press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s private family investments included stock in: 🇺🇸 Trump’s social media company 🪖 Defense contractors 🛢️ Oil companies 🤖 Tech giants 🔌 Tesla In @washingtonsun.bsky.social: www.washingtonsun.com/money/karoli...
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Karoline Leavitt Discloses Family Investments in Trump Media and Tesla
An ethics document shows the former press secretary’s family holdings contain Trump’s social media company, defense contractors, oil companies and tech giants.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 15h
A new White House rule would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives, including ones that help disabled Americans vote. It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to restrict voting access.
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This White House Plan Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote
A new rule from the Office of Management and Budget would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives. It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to restr...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15h
Trump's Iran War has spiked food prices by raising the cost of fertilizer and fuel. His cuts to FDA and HHS have made foodborne illness outbreaks harder to contain. And his SNAP cuts have made it even harder for millions to feed themselves. He's making America hungry again.
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 15h
If you owe a woman 5 million dollars for sexual assault, you also owe the country your resignation.
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Andrea Grimes @andreagrimes.com · 15h
oh for sure
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JD Vance Sees Eric Schmitt as ‘Trustworthy, Intelligent, Articulate’ Amid 2028 Vice President Buzz
The next presidential race is still years away, but the conversation about who could share a ticket with Vice President JD Vance is already underway. Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt has emerged as a lea...
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Dr Pop Culture USA @drpopcultureusa.bsky.social · 15h
This 1971 book was written by series writer & producer Jon Stone &illustrated by Michael Smollin. It has since become the all-time bestselling Sesame Street book title and has been cited as a modern classic of children's literature.
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Pops @pops131.bsky.social · 15h
how much is that doggy in the window. 🐶😂
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14h
🚌 NEWSWEEK: “Soaring diesel prices are putting mounting pressure on school districts and school buscontractors responsible for transporting millions of students across the country each day.” #TrumpTax #Trumpflation www.newsweek.com/school-bus-r...
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Brant Reeves @bireeves95.bsky.social · 14h
Sounds about Right…. The reason presidents are limited to two terms is that the last time we had a president who was a Democratic Socialist, the people elected him four straight times!!!
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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 14h
Expand the Supreme Court www.huffpost.com/entry/suprem...
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Supreme Court Lets Trump Continue Third-Country Deportations For Now
The decision allows the administration to continue removing immigrants to countries they’re not from and have never been to.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 14h
It’s difficult to overstate how dangerous such a declaration would be for American democracy. It would mean a president is attempting to sidestep the Constitution, which empowers states to run elections, in order to prevent his party from losing. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Could Trump take over voting by declaring a ‘national emergency’?
Advocates agree such an attempt would be blatantly unconstitutional but still worry that such an emergency order could suppress voting nonetheless.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 14h
Hegseth plans to axe a fifth of generals and admirals. It’s clear he’s planning to cause so much damage it won’t be repairable by whoever comes next.
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Hegseth to cut more generals, admirals in bid to remake military’s top ranks — The Washington Post
The defense secretary is expected to announce that the number of top officers will be reduced by as much as 20 percent, officials said.
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Joey Politano🏳️‍🌈 @josephpolitano.bsky.social · 14h
Official monthly data is in, and US solar power generation hit a new record high, up 21% compared to this time last year!
a graph of US monthly solar generation
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 14h
NEW: A growing MAGA chorus has been pushing for Trump to declare a national emergency so he can seize control over elections from states. Voting rights advocates say doing so would be blatantly unconstitutional — but worry that such an order could suppress voting nonetheless.
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Could Trump take over voting by declaring a ‘national emergency’?
Advocates agree such an attempt would be blatantly unconstitutional but still worry that such an emergency order could suppress voting nonetheless.
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