Reposted by James PenhaAdam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 6hTrump just threw a massive lifeline to Vladimir Putin. And to do it, he’s breaking the law. Back in 2022, Congress banned Russian energy imports. I voted for it. The law says the president has to consult Congress before he changes anything. He didn’t. Illegal. Deadly. Disgraceful. Link below! 14430821055
Reposted by James Penhaeugeniat2.bsky.social @eugeniat2.bsky.social · 3hStaying Strong 🌞 “ I will not be silenced.” #IlhanOmar 🌞 Congresswoman Ilhan Omar 341618241
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 4hLucky to have editor lMelanie Villines hosting my piece today at silverbirchpress.wordpress.com/2026/10/12/t... @literarycommunity.bsky.social @rodmannix.bsky.social @writingcommunity.bsky.social @literaryreport.bsky.social @literarybulletin.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.socialsilverbirchpress.wordpress.comThe Twelfth of Never by James Penha (STROKE OF LUCK Poetry & Prose Series)The Twelfth of Never by James Penha It was a cinch to remember my favorite aunt’s birthday: the twelfth of October— Columbus Day—perfect for this proud daughter of Italian immigrants. Beautiful as … 000
Reposted by James PenhaJulene Tripp Weaver @trippweavpoet.bsky.social · 10hMoving story, @jamespenha.bsky.social, glad you found that SS card for your aunt! Today in Silver Birch Press. silverbirchpress.wordpress.com/2026/10/12/t...silverbirchpress.wordpress.comThe Twelfth of Never by James Penha (STROKE OF LUCK Poetry & Prose Series)The Twelfth of Never by James Penha It was a cinch to remember my favorite aunt’s birthday: the twelfth of October— Columbus Day—perfect for this proud daughter of Italian immigrants. Beautiful as … 111
Reposted by James PenhaMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 11/10/2026“Christian” pastors cheering on public executions when the whole Christian faith is based on the abhorrence of the gruesomeness of a public execution shows how far Christian Nationalism is off the rails. 71156221746
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Thanks to Patricia Carragon for hosting my poem at sensesensibilityhaikujournal.wordpress.com/2026/10/10/s... and to DJ Tyrer for doing the same at 575haikujournal.wordpress.com/2026/10/10/h... These are two journals haikuists need to know. 010
Reposted by James PenhaM Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Agree With Abdul El-Sayed....... 10139851315
Reposted by James PenhaThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social : “ABOLISH ICE” 652685787
Reposted by James PenhaGillian Brockell @gillianbrockell.com · 08/10/2026BREAKING: A Trump-appointed judge has ruled DHS violated the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment when it removed Ahmed Soliman to Equatorial Guinea and must facilitate his return to the US. prospect.org/2026/10/07/f...prospect.orgFederal Judge Rules DHS Must Bring Back Gay Arizona Man Imprisoned in Africa - The American ProspectA Trump-apppointed judge ordered Ahmed Soliman must be returned to the United States. 233490995
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Thanks to DJ Tyrer for hosting my poem at 575haikujournal.wordpress.com/2026/10/07/h... @literarycommunity.bsky.social @rodmannix.bsky.social @writingcommunity.bsky.social @literaryreport.bsky.social @literarybulletin.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.social 031
Reposted by James PenhaMother Jones @motherjones.com · 03/10/2026A CNN report hurt Jared's feelings, but numerous outlets, including @motherjones.com, have detailed his vast global conflicts of interest.motherjones.comDoes Jared Kushner know what a conflict of interest is?In Israel and elsewhere, the line between his diplomacy and quest for wealth is fuzzy at best. 52694265
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Always an honor to have a poem included in David McMurray's Notebook, today at www.asahi.com/ajw/articles... I am the pilgrim finding sanctuary in a raincoat @literarycommunity.bsky.social @writingcommunity.bsky.social @literarybulletin.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.socialasahi.comASAHI HAIKUIST NETWORK/ David McMurray | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and AnalysisHigh-pitched calls...swans hurrying back from tundra--Yutaka Kitajima (Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture) 014
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 02/10/2026youtube.com/watch?v=Szop... It’s only the trailer and I’m crying.youtube.comELSINORE - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters NovemberYouTube video by Focus Features 000
Reposted by James PenhaAbdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Tomorrow, on October 1, the biggest transfer of wealth from the working class to the wealthy hits a critical milestone. Many of the provisions from the Big Ugly Bill will go into effect, harming hundreds of thousands of Michiganders in order to create tax cuts for the richest people in America. 15980563619
Reposted by James PenhaThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 30/09/2026CARTOON OF THE DAY (From @mluckovichajc) 14911312
Reposted by James Penha🦂Paula Murphy Pounds😻 🐢 🕉☸️ 🌛🌚🌜🧙🏼♀️🐈⬛️ ☮️&💚 @paulamurphypounds5.bsky.social · 30/09/2026💖💞❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜🤎🖤🩶🤍💋🙏🏻 1106
Reposted by James PenhaAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26/09/2026Talarico: "Billionaires are pouring money into TX to try to buy this Senate seat ... they are hoping that Texans will care more about these manufactured culture wars than actual wars. They're hoping Texans will care more about pronouns than prices. But I think Texans see through this distraction." 773088892
Reposted by James PenhaAbdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 25/09/2026If a politician takes money from weapons manufacturers, don't be surprised when they back weapons contracts. If a politician takes money from Big Pharma, don't be surprised when they try to stop guaranteed healthcare. That's why I don't take ANY corporate money. None. 299169834989
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 27/09/2026youtube.com/watch?v=YIBR...youtube.comNAZA - official trailerYouTube video by The Guardian 000
Reposted by James PenhaMonica @softtail65.bsky.social · 26/09/2026It is barbaric. There is no reason for women to be dying from ectopic pregnancies in the U.S. in 2026. Not one. 981231724
Reposted by James Penhawhattheactualf.bsky.social @whattheactualf.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The damn truth 042
Reposted by James PenhaPat Fuller @bannerite.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Did Carl Sagan know Trump? 56217
Reposted by James PenhaHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Marco Rubio: “Iranians are radical religious lunatics.” Also: Have you met Paula White, the White House faith advisor? 2527181005937
Reposted by James Penhafightthefire.bsky.social @fightthefire.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Due Thursday. "A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to turn over handwritten FBI notes from four interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump tried to force her to perform oral sex after Jeffrey Epstein introduced them when she was a teenager.lawcommentary.comJudge Orders DOJ to Turn Over FBI Notes on Woman’s Claim Trump Sexually Assaulted Her as a Teen | Law CommentaryA federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to turn over handwritten FBI notes from four interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump tried to force her to perform oral sex after Jef... 11913
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 23/09/2026@rennaestubbs.bsky.social Hi, Rennae. Does it make any sense for professional tennis tournaments to still call themselves “Open”? Do amateurs ever play these tourneys nowadays? 000
Reposted by James PenhaJennifer Shin - WTAF @jennifershin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I think @darrigomelanie.bsky.social said everything that needs to be said. 662172365075
Reposted by James PenhaThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026REPUBLICAN Senator from Utah calls for an investigation into Don Jr. for getting a wedding party paid for by a Putin-connected oligarch 51984285
Reposted by James PenhaProPublica @propublica.org · 22/09/2026NEW: In late 2024, FBI investigators had enough evidence to launch a sweeping bribery probe that could ensnare top lawmakers, including Sen. Susan Collins. Then Trump was reelected and eviscerated the FBI and DOJ teams handling public corruption probes.propublica.orgThe FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the WayAfter the FBI caught a defense contractor’s CEO making illegal campaign contributions, it sought to launch a sweeping political bribery probe involving Collins and others. Then the second Trump admini... 13646362245
Reposted by James PenhaThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026REP. @justinjpearson.bsky.social : “I’ve never seen anything like this — hundreds of cars but I’ve yet to see any from Tennessee.” Musk’s xAI claimed to bring jobs to MEMPHIS but as predicted is hiring from outside TN. Reminder: Brent Taylor “doesn’t give a shit” 👇🏽🤔🤷🏼 #MemphisVsMusk 151154408
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 22/09/2026open.substack.com/pub/borowitz... from Andy Borowitzopen.substack.comCourt Orders Kennedy Name Removed From RFK Jr.“Henceforth, the former Mr. Kennedy will be known as Robert Fitzgerald Trump,” the judge ruled. 000
Reposted by James Penha@dennis74.bsky.social @dennis74.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Welcome these good people to our winning community! Vote for every democrat that is on your ballot this November! We must protect our first amendment rights! 🙏 042
Reposted by James PenhaPeter Lilly Poetry @plpoetry.bsky.social · 20/09/2026My brand-new villanelle "Fear, in silence" has been published by @newversenews.bsky.social, thanks to @jamespenha.bsky.social. The repeating rhythm of a #villanelle emerged as 2 contradictory lines from a BBC headline fought with each other on the page. newversenews.blogspot.com/2026/09/fear...newversenews.blogspot.comFEAR, IN SILENCEThe New Verse News presents politically progressive poetry on current events and topical issues. 152
Reposted by James PenhaThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 18/09/2026It’s really so insane. Words mean things, @washingtonpost. If we buy something for you we didn’t “sell” it to you. This isn’t rocket science. 11433171159
Reposted by James PenhaMadGreek 🧿 @madgreek2024.bsky.social · 19/09/2026"Signs of Fascism" originated in my town. (Sequim, WA) I filmed it. I remember getting a call, "hey your video got 5,000 views." By the end of the day it had 60K. Over 100K in a few days from just one platform. Then my DM blew up! Everyone wanted to replicate the signs. Nice to see the signs today. 250103634328
Reposted by James Penhaconifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026From Robin Rouby-Progressive Cartoons 422623804
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 19/09/2026youtube.com/watch?v=zHg9... Enlightening and fascinating and not what we usually hear about guns.youtube.comMalcolm Gladwell on “The American Way of Killing” | The New Yorker Radio HourYouTube video by The New Yorker 020
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Thanks to DJ Tyrer for hosting my #newshaibun at 5-7-5 Haiku Journal today. 575haikujournal.wordpress.com/2026/09/16/h... @literarycommunity.bsky.social @rodmannix.bsky.social @writingcommunity.bsky.social @literaryreport.bsky.social @literarybulletin.bsky.social @blueskypoetry.bsky.social575haikujournal.wordpress.comHaibun For Those Who Have Died In ICE Custody So Far in 2026Geraldo Lunas Campos, Luis Gustavo Nuñez Caceres, Luis Beltrán Yañez-Cruz, Parady La, Victor Manuel Díaz, Heber Sánchez Domínguez, Lorth Sim, Jairo García-Hernández, Alberto Gutiérrez Reyes, Pejman… 011
James Penha @jamespenha.bsky.social · 16/09/2026yalereview.org/article/rach... A remarkable poem.yalereview.orgRachel Eliza Griffiths: "Driving Past My Father"A poem by Rachel Eliza Griffiths: "I’ve already passed the maple / By the time I realize the old man sitting / On a porch once gave me my name." 000
Reposted by James PenhaDale Walls @dalewalls1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026👊🏽👊🏽 We need more of this!👊🏽👊🏽 86629
Reposted by James PenhaCongresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 15/09/2026I commend the cities, including Seattle, that are challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to deny green cards and visas based on the use of basic assistance programs that people are legally entitled to receive.wsj.comMamdani Sues Trump Administration Over New Immigration RuleThe rule would let the federal government more easily deny green cards and visas to immigrants based on their use of public benefits. 121391369