Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.social60 Minutes @60minutes.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Justice Department whistleblower Erez Reuveni says he was fired after refusing to lie to the court. He sits down with Scott Pelley in his first television interview. Tonight on 60 Minutes. 131045278
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 20/10/2025Organizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's democratic values. n.pr/4nha99ln.pr3 takeaways from Saturday's No Kings nationwide protestsOrganizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's democratic values. 41794120
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 03/10/2025Many Danes are rethinking their personal security, and stocking up on emergency supplies, amid unidentified drone appearances. Denmark's leaders warn that Russia is waging a "hybrid war."n.prDenmark prepares for a Russian 'hybrid war' after repeated drone spottingsMany Danes are rethinking their personal security, and stocking up on emergency supplies, amid unidentified drone appearances. Denmark's leaders warn that Russia is waging a "hybrid war." 12487144
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 03/10/2025BREAKING: A federal judge finds that there is evidence Kilmar Abrego was VINDICTIVELY PROSECUTED. The judge GRANTS Abrego's motion for discovery and a hearing, and the government must now PROVE it did not vindictively prosecute Mr. Abrego. 1/ 752318009170
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 04/10/2025South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there's an ironic result to President Trump's successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs.n.prA public broadcaster's path after losing U.S. funds: Youth sports and less local newsSouth Dakota Public Broadcasting says there's an ironic result to President Trump's successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs. 646479
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 03/10/2025Absolutely bizarre. Trump takes credit for a judge blocking HIS OWN PLAN to cut $34 million in funding for counterterrorism in New York. 41349031659
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 04/10/2025"WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters)—An FBI agent was relieved of duty for declining to arrange a 'perp walk' of the bureau's former director, James Comey, in front of news media cameras after Comey was federally charged last month, four people briefed on the matter said." www.reuters.com/world/us/fbi...reuters.com 26654731811
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialMother Jones @motherjones.com · 04/10/2025“This is an illegal escalation of force against the city of Portland. This is an attempt to normalize the rising fascism that’s going on.” The “war-ravaged” Portland only exists in Trump’s head.motherjones.comThe “war-ravaged” Portland only exists in Trump’s head.My video report paints a very Portland scene of defiance—and dance. 15455120
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialAn onoma @anonoma3.bsky.social · 04/09/2025I look forward to their criminal referrals which will surely be forthcoming 0192
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialTucson Connie @tucsonconnie.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Can't leave out paxton: www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/k...cbsnews.comReport: Texas AG Ken Paxton claimed three homes as primary residenceThe Texas attorney general is running in the GOP primary for U.S. Senate, and in the middle of a divorce from his wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton. 0274
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialCharles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 04/09/2025SCOOP: Three Trump Cabinet Members Have Multiple Primary-Residence Mortgages @robert-faturechi.bsky.social @justinelliott.bsky.social @amierjeski.bsky.socialpropublica.orgTrump Is Accusing Foes With Multiple Mortgages of Fraud. Records Show 3 of His Cabinet Members Have Them.The White House has targeted opponents, including a Fed governor, for having more than one primary residence on their loan papers. ProPublica found that, in one case, a Trump cabinet secretary got two... 642079823
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 05/09/2025I guess that would make Hegseth become Secretary of DeWars 4694325744
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 04/09/2025It’s really that simple. 17872872096
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 05/09/2025The Trump administration is using decades-old laws, meant to prevent discrimination, to threaten school districts and states with cuts to vital federal funding.n.prHow the Education Department is using civil rights laws to bring schools to heelThe Trump administration is using decades-old laws, meant to prevent discrimination, to threaten school districts and states with cuts to vital federal funding. 1629698
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialForbes @forbes.com · 04/09/2025Joe Rogan is spreading climate misinformation on one of the country’s most popular podcasts, scientists say—and he’s not the only one. forbes.comClimate Scientist Cited By Joe Rogan Slams Podcaster For Spreading 'Dumb' MisinformationJoe Rogan is spreading climate misinformation on one of the country’s most popular podcasts, scientists say—and he’s not the only one. 51056081722
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialMariana Z @mariana057.bsky.social · 04/09/2025When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore. When you swim in the sea and an eel bites your knee, that's a moray. 4759481
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialMother Jones @motherjones.com · 05/09/2025Sen. Mark Warner said it best: Laura Loomer is “basically a cabinet member at this point.” The conspiracy theorist appeared to get a top Senate Democrat’s planned classified visit to a national military intelligence office canceled.motherjones.comLaura Loomer is "basically a Cabinet member at this point"The conspiracy theorist appears to have a lot of sway in Trump's White House. 62445152
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialRep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 05/09/2025In Maryland, we’re fired up to defend American democracy and freedom. I just spoke with more than 15,000 constituents in MD-08 on a community telephone town hall. Thank you for joining in and hang tough everyone! 341318217
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialLuca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Taking the twins out for a stroll Lily Lake, Estes Park, Colorado 354170461863
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialAndrea Love, PhD | Biomedical Scientist @drandrealove.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Any Senators here? I’m a biomedical scientist with immunology, cancer, infectious disease expertise. RFK Jr lied to you in his confirmation hearings. Repeatedly. Provably. He’s lied to EVERYONE for 30+ years. Repeatedly. Provably. He WILL lie today. Repeatedly. Provably. 1/ 409168844618
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Fascinating that next year’s Senate race in South Carolina will probably come down to a woman who performs spinal procedures running against a man with no spine. 142116932335
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialMother Jones @motherjones.com · 05/09/2025It’s important to keep in mind that Kennedy has no medical or scientific training—rather, he is a lawyer who has spent the last decade of his career working for the anti-vaccine organization.motherjones.comRFK Jr. is living in a pretend anti-vax worldUnfortunately, he is wreaking havoc in the real one. 1472336805
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialMother Jones @motherjones.com · 02/09/2025“Weather forecasting has gotten bizarrely politicized because underneath the weather is the climate. Meteorologists I have talked to now feel that they could be attacked if they mention climate change and its connection to major weather.”motherjones.comHurricane season begins with Trump gutting the "gold standard" weather services that save livesA conversation with the author of "Cloud Warriors" 1028486
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialCongresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 02/09/2025As a physician, I know conversion therapy is dangerous and goes against everything we stand for in healthcare. It's abusive and not grounded in science. 1004411689
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 02/09/2025One of the most respected Indigenous actors of his generation, Greene appeared in more than 200 television shows and movies. He played a Lakota warrior in the 1990 blockbuster Dancing With Wolves.n.prOscar-nominated actor Graham Greene, of 'Dances With Wolves,' dies at 73One of the most respected Indigenous actors of his generation, Greene appeared in more than 200 television shows and movies. He played a Lakota warrior in the 1990 blockbuster Dancing With Wolves. 27968157
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 02/09/2025The president is sending the military to control American cities and if you're a reporter who's framing that illegal power grab as "pushing the boundaries of constitutionality" or "acting boldly to fight crime" or whatever, please go find another line of work where you won't get us all killed. 470334749204
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialRep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 02/09/2025The law is clear, whether you like it or not: Members of Congress have the right to conduct oversight of ICE facilities. No law gives Trump the power to target his chosen political enemies, like @replamonica.bsky.social, simply for doing their jobs and their duties.motherjones.comLaMonica McIver and the "lock her up" presidentThe charges against the New Jersey congresswoman are unprecedented in modern US history. 20825210
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 02/09/2025The largest SNAP cuts in history went into effect yesterday, eliminating or drastically cutting food assistance for millions of Americans. And it’s all to pay for more tax cuts that primarily benefit the super-rich. Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax — it's cruel. 519176866605
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialJennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 23/08/2025My friend’s life hangs on cancer research. Now SCOTUS handed Trump the knife to slash it. This isn’t policy—it’s a death sentence. Science saves lives, but only if democracy survives. Read Ben’s story, then fight back: open.substack.com/pub/thedange...open.substack.comWhen We Fail Science, People Die: SCOTUS Strikes a BlowBen’s Fight for His Life, Now Under Attack 25510251
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialAttorney General William Tong @agwilliamtong.bsky.social · 23/08/2025Trump wants to mothball billions of dollars in investment and cancel one of the best new sources of American-made, renewable energy. Trump and his enablers will own the resulting cost increases for ratepayers. We are evaluating all legal options to protect Connecticut’s interests.nytimes.comTrump Administration Orders Work Halted on Wind Farm That Is Nearly Built 2224296
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialMelanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Tesla paid $0 in taxes in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2024 despite reporting $6.7B in profit. SpaceX has likely paid little to no federal income taxes since 2002. Elon Musk’s net worth is $364B. Our tax laws are written to benefit billionaires. www.muskwatch.com/p/how-spacex...muskwatch.comHow SpaceX avoids paying taxesDespite receiving billions of dollars in federal contracts and subsidies, SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company, has reportedly taken advantage of a benefit from President Trump's first ter... 57816323
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 22/08/2025UPDATE: The president's highly unusual announcement underscores the Trump administration's desire to take control over U.S. businesses.n.prIntel will give the U.S. government a 10% stake, Trump saysThe president's highly unusual announcement underscores the Trump administration's desire to take control over U.S. businesses. 97329136
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialRep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 22/08/2025Dr. Ethan Taylor and Dr. Karen Armstrong were distinguished federal workers—sacked by DOGE. Now, thanks to an accelerated teaching program at Montgomery College, these MD-08 Local Heroes are starting Monday as MCPS teachers. The federal government’s loss is our students’ gain!youtube.comLocal Hero Video Series: Week 271 Feat. Dr. Ethan Taylor and Dr. Karen ArmstrongYouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin 2046699
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23/08/2025The issue isn’t that Maxwell lied throughout her entire proffer. She has been lying, deceiving and manipulating people her entire life. I expect it from her. The issue is that the US Department of Justice gave her very tangible benefits already for those lies with more to come. 638193815198
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 22/08/2025California strikes back at Texas with its own redistricting plan, a Florida judge shuts down the Everglades’ notorious “Alligator Alcatraz,” and Trump’s DOJ raids John Bolton’s home and office. This week’s political battles are heating up on all fronts. Dive in here:thinkbigpicture.substack.comNewsom signs redistricting push. 'Alligator Alcatraz' shut down. John Bolton's home raided.California Retaliates Against Texas 391356177
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 22/08/2025I remember that quite clearly. Funny how that works. 43767201440
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialCHOPPER - Woke Boomer @unclechopperrip.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Science is hard. You gotta prove it, test it, and reproduce the results. Pseudoscience is easy. You make it up, add some fear, and watch ignorant people spread it. 9543361082
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialMax Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Anyone with a brain recognizes that the massive growth in data centers requires massive growth in electric power supply but not one Republican has a brain so they're all on the warpath against solar and wind, which are literally the only ways we can possibly meet that rapidly growing demand.bloomberg.comTrump Halts Orsted Wind Project in Another Blow to IndustryThe Trump administration has halted work on an offshore wind farm being constructed off the coast of Rhode Island by Denmark’s Orsted A/S. 27564172
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialCLSmithPhotography @cls180.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Kittens like this one at Oregon Humane Society are patiently waiting for you to head to a shelter this weekend and find yourself a new friend 🐈⬛ #cats #catsofbluesky #adoptdontshop 542460351
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 23/08/2025These same liars on Fox claim Ukraine started the war against Russia. Fox lies nonstop and MAGA soaks up the poison. 1122722457
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 23/08/2025The Trump administration says it has arrested more than 700 people in Washington, D.C., in its mission to crack down on crime. Experts say it's difficult to draw conclusions from that about public safety.n.prAs Trump touts D.C. arrests, experts caution they're not the best indicator of public safetyThe Trump administration says it has arrested more than 700 people in Washington, D.C., in its mission to crack down on crime. Experts say it's difficult to draw conclusions from that about public safety. 6529761
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialAnimals R Us… 🐾 @animalsrus.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Beautiful momma cuddling her baby…🥰 22110874822
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.social⚜️ Royal Blood ⚜️ @royalblood1.bsky.social · 22/08/2025A rainbow 🌈 over Lago di Garda 🇮🇹 as the day ends 893640328
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialMother Jones @motherjones.com · 22/08/2025Experts and members of the public voiced overwhelming opposition to the US EPA’s plan to rescind its key greenhouse gas “endangerment finding” and vehicle emissions standards.motherjones.comPublic commenters overwhelmingly oppose EPA’s plan to curtail key climate protectionsThe question is, does it matter? 802441742
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialJoe Segal - Create Positive Solidarity @joesegal.bsky.social · 23/08/2025I'm watching a town hall with a man in his 70s in Iowa saying he was there when we were told computer jobs would replace our manufacturing and other jobs and give us more time off and more money. In that same time $75 trillion dollars flowed from the working class to the one percent. They lied. 632686673
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialMother Jones @motherjones.com · 12/07/2025Today, a thin-skinned sitting president actually threatened to revoke the citizenship of an American-born citizen because she says things he dislikes. This is ridiculous, and also dangerous. Trump swore to uphold the Constitution, but he seems inclined to violate his oath again and again.motherjones.comTrump threatens to revoke the citizenship of celebrity critic Rosie O’DonnellBorn in New York, she is no less American than he is. 1161512395
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 12/07/2025Trump’s DOJ is actively dismantling voting rights. Our exclusive living timeline uncovers the overlooked decisions that didn’t make the headlines – but absolutely should have. If you care about democracy, this is a thread you can’t afford to ignore:democracydocket.comTimeline: Tracking the Trump Justice Department’s Anti-Voting ShiftThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has long worked to protect voting rights. But since President Donald Trump returned to office, the DOJ’s voting section has done a dramatic 180. Today, rather than... 21638317
Reposted by @kpender493.bsky.socialAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 13/07/2025Federal immigration agents can now deport people to countries that aren’t even their own, with as little as six hours’ notice. 37559182221
