Sign in

Jess B

@jessb.bsky.social
3.5K followers 4K following 663 posts

Photographer, semi-retired lawyer, and defender of democracy. Still hard to believe we've gone this far off the rails, but we have to fight for our republic!

PostsRepliesMedia
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/u...
nytimes.com
Second Prosecutor Quits Trump’s ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case (Gift Article)
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.
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It would be a dream cum true to be in there instead of that toy! You're such a hot man!
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The morons are going to kill us all: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/u...
nytimes.com
U.S. Rejects U.N. Declaration on Preparing for Future Pandemics
Most member nations spoke in support of the declaration, but some rich countries had strong objections.
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Typical GOP cheating: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/u...
nytimes.com
Republican Sheriff Illegally Seized California Ballots, Court Rules (Gift Article)
The California Supreme Court ordered Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County to return ballots to election officials after he confiscated them for an investigation.
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
In case you've been sleeping well, here's something to fix that... www.wsj.com/tech/ai/how-...
wsj.com
How Would AI Actually Kill Us All? What to Know About the AI Doomsday Debate
A growing chorus of AI researchers say the technology could wipe out humans—even if all the bots want to do is make paper clips.
102
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Satire, but also fits his b.s. behavior.
newsthump.com
‘Firefighters pulled me from a burning ship at Pearl Harbour’ insists Donald Trump
Donald Trump has revealed that he was pulled from a burning ship at Pearl Harbour by two heroic firefighters and is lucky to be alive.
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
000
Reposted by Jess B
JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
22457144
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The Republicans do this every time and their followers keep claiming they’re the party of fiscal responsibility: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/b...
nytimes.com
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues
President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been hampered by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Whether you're a fan of Anthony Bourdain, P-town or both, you're likely to enjoy this article.
nytimes.com
Anthony Bourdain’s Wild Summers Still Echo in Provincetown (Gift Article)
As a new film evokes his coming-of-age in this bohemian Cape Cod town, Pete Wells goes looking for the people and restaurants that shaped him.
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Do our military geniuses ever consider that we're making the next generation of terrorists when we kill innocent civilians? www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/w...
nytimes.com
Evidence Indicates U.S. Dropped Bomb on Residential Area in Iran, Killing 3 Civilians
The weapon, one of the largest in the U.S.’s arsenal, struck a house in a heavily populated area, according to a Times analysis.
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Now do all the Christian extremist groups, too. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/u...
nytimes.com
CAIR, a Muslim Nonprofit, Gets a Terrorism Label in Florida and Texas
The federal government designates terrorism groups. But Governors Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott have gotten in the game, and a focus is CAIR, a nonprofit.
010
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
So I guess it's okay for the next Democratic President to cut off federal funding to all red states? They're debtors anyhow, so that makes more sense than this childish nonsense. Pull yourselves up by your bootstraps, red states, and keep your hands off my tax dollars!
nytimes.com
Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him (Gift Article)
Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
1113
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Holy fuck. A nuclear deal with our good friends, the Saudis. What could possibly go wrong? Someone remind me, where were the 9/11 terrorists from? www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/u...
nytimes.com
Trump Administration Is Said to Reach Broad Nuclear Deal With Saudis
Some U.S. lawmakers from both parties and Israeli officials have expressed opposition to such a plan, fearing that the kingdom could use a civilian nuclear project to eventually develop nuclear weapon...
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Yes, because bullies aren't honorable people. When you go with appeasement, they just push for more.
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
When corruption is the specialty of the administration, paying for the VP's kid to go play golf shouldn't be surprising. What a bunch of grifters!
ms.now
Vance’s security detail ‘fed up’ with hastily arranged personal and family travel requests
Secret Service sources said the Vance family asks included getting their young son to a golf lesson on a military helicopter.
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
This is on the "drill, baby, drill" idiots. Politicians in the pocket of Big Oil and the voters who supported this are destroying this country. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/m...
nytimes.com
The American E.V. Has Been Crushed. Will It Take the U.S. Auto Industry With It?
The largest U.S. automakers have backed away from electric vehicles, even as global sales are booming. The decision may make them obsolete.
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
This is genius!
instagram.com
michael_kryton0609 on Instagram: "The Men of Mt. Rushmore get reel about ... well, you'll get it. Inspired by a post from Thomas Jay Osadsky. #hilariousvideos #hilAI…"
The Men of Mt. Rushmore get reel about ... well, you'll get it. Inspired by a post from Thomas Jay Osadsky. #hilariousvideos #hilAIrious #aigenerated #ai #mountrushmore #openart #SunoSubscribe to the series here: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelKryton?sub_confirmation=1View all 5,907 comments
080
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Not a surprise.
nytimes.com
Plaintiff for Anti-Vaccine Group’s Suit Is Charged With Murder of Her Twins
080
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Gift article. Share it far and wide! Remind JD of when he told the truth!
theatlantic.com
Opioid of the Masses (From 2016)
To many, Donald Trump feels good, but he can’t fix America’s growing social and cultural crisis, and the eventual comedown will be harsh.
003
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
This corrupt administration defies belief.
ocregister.com
Vice President JD Vance says it’s ‘crazy’ Watergate led to a president’s downfall during a speech at the Nixon Library
The Republican vice president was promoting his new book while in Yorba Linda, where he also compared himself to Richard Nixon.
100
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
More fascism
nytimes.com
Trump-Backed Outsider Appears to Eke Out Win in Colombian Presidential Race
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
A nightmare
techradar.com
Quote of the day by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison: "Citizens will be on their best behavior, because we’re constantly recording and reporting everything that is going on" — a dire warning on the ero...
Legendary technologist Larry Ellison has outlined a vision for an increasingly aggressive surveillance state in the 21st century
010
Reposted by Jess B
R. Charan Pagan @rcharanpagan.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
@housedemocrats.bsky.social @senatedemocrats.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @chuckschumer.com @whitehouse.senate.gov @sanders.senate.gov Have Democrats been reporting names they've seen in the unredacted Epstein files to Interpol. If not, why not? What ARE Dems doing?
119669
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
011
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
021
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
001
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Desecrating the Arizona memorial. Yes, the GOP is so pro-military: www.nytimes.com/2026/05/15/u...
nytimes.com
Snorkeling at Pearl Harbor: Kash Patel’s Travels Add to Focus on Ethical Issues
000
Reposted by Jess B
Bluesky Fanatic @blueskyfanatic.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
1923558
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
This is a sad loss. He was a brave man, and he's passed way too young. As it happens, I just heard about a new treatment being worked on for glioblastoma, but it's still one of the deadliest cancers. :-( www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/u...
nytimes.com
Jason Collins, First Active N.B.A. Player to Come Out as Gay, Dies at 47
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
What? Trump has been lying to us? So shocking!
nytimes.com
U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Gift article (and worth reading) "This is the company that profited from trafficking in lies, that tuned its algorithms to boost hatred and division, that stole our data and used it against us, that created the culture of toxic memes that are now central to our degraded public discourse."
nytimes.com
Opinion | Meta Is Dying. It’s About Time.
031
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Disgusting. I wish this jerk could experience actual racism.
theguardian.com
New York real estate titan likens the phrase ‘tax the rich’ to racial slurs
Steve Roth was responding to the announcement by New York’s mayor of tax on second homes worth more than $5m
010
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Can we get back to actual adults running the government who don’t suppress science they don’t like? (Gift article, if you want to read it)
nytimes.com
F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe
010
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Trump was never a star anything, except if you can be a Star Insecure, Narcissistic Nepo Baby and Draft Dodging Coward. Is there a medal for that?
000
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
We just donated to the Southern Poverty Law Center. That Trump and his MAGA bigots are going after this organization that has fought the Klan and other racists for decades is nauseating. Please feel free to join us!
secure.splcenter.org
Donate Now - Southern Poverty Law Center
010
Jess B @jessb.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
000