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Marnie

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Canadian, former lawyer, journo, historian. Current news junkie very worried about the future of democracy.

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MJ Dean @dirtydovefilms.bsky.social · 21h
Correction: “DOGE was a successful termination of ~300k Federal employees, an aggressive slash/removal of internal watchdog/civil rights units, a dismantling of programs like NIH and other science initiatives, and removal of auditors of corporate and high wealth tax evaders.”
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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 19h
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Using AI for just 10 minutes erodes your ability to persist at hard things - Berkeley News
A UC Berkeley researcher co-authored a study that raises profound questions about how we interact with artificial intelligence in education — and daily life.
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Ukraine Advocate 🇺🇦 @eugenemcparland.eurosky.social · 18h
#Trump says russia will provide "the American and global marketplace" with nearly five million tons of diesel after a phone call with putin. The US president said the first tranche, comprising 300,000 US tons, would be released immediately news.sky.com/share/13597040
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Trump says Russia will immediately supply '300,000 tons of diesel' - with millions more to follow
Donald Trump says Russia will provide "the American and global marketplace" with nearly five million US tons of diesel after a phone call with Vladimir Putin.
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Mark Corke 🇿🇦🐾🔍 @markcorke.bsky.social · 18h
The world consumes about 100milion barrels of oil per day. 30% is converted to diesel. So 30mln barrels per day. there are about 7,5 barrels to a ton (SI units). So 4M tons of diesel pd. 300k/4,000 = 7.5% of 1 DAY, all in a whole month! That's 0.25% uptick in Oct. Art of the fukken deal, Dozie Donny
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 18h
The identity of a Scottish sailor killed in Connecticut after a skirmish during the War of 1812 long remained a mystery. But then two history buffs decided to try to identify the man, and maybe even mark his grave.
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His Unmarked Grave Lay Forgotten for 200 Years. They Had to Fix That.
The identity of a Scottish sailor killed in Connecticut after a skirmish during the War of 1812 long remained a mystery until two local history buffs got involved.
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Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 18h
The Trump Administration just **LIFTED** sanctions on Russian diesel for six months. Just a few weeks after the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia Act passed. IF ONLY SOMEONE HAD WARNED AGAINST THIS bsky.app/profile/kyle...
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pietiplatsch.bsky.social @pietiplatsch.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Navi Pillay rightly received the Nobel Peace Prize, for she has dedicated her life to the fight against Nazis, war criminals, perpetrators of genocide, and human rights violators—in other words, precisely the kind of people like Donald Trump.
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pissed-off-g.bsky.social @pissed-off-g.bsky.social · 18h
ICE has launched a new crackdown just weeks before the midterms. trib.al/fQdHKEd
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“Go After Anybody”: ICE Gets Terrifying Marching Orders in California
ICE has launched a new crackdown just weeks before the midterms.
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Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 17h
I just got a response from the National Guard, which says troops “are directed not to monitor or secure polling locations” and is “addressing this specific instance.”
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Frank Amari @frankamari.bsky.social · 18h
Reaganism Broke US Tax Brackets. It’s Time To Fix Them. rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...
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Reaganism Broke US Tax Brackets. It’s Time To Fix Them.
The US once had dozens of income tax brackets. Samarth Gupta argues that restoring more brackets at the top would better address today’s extreme income inequality, raise revenue, and give policymakers...
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sanneru.bsky.social @sanneru.bsky.social · 18h
He is betraying the Ukraine for the midterms. Zelenskyy saw this coming and we all knew, that Trump will not hesitate, to secure his position. Buying votes through Diesel.
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Ralf W @raflw.bsky.social · 18h
Russian refining capacity has been seriously degraded by Ukrainian drones. What exports could Putin even manage. It's just lies to try to fool farmers and OTR truckers.
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Andrea González-Ramírez @andreagonram.bsky.social · 19h
My recent interview with @nbedera.bsky.social explains why the Title IX experiences of Jane Doe and this alumna are a feature, not a bug. www.thecut.com/article/trum...
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The Reason Why Colleges Still Fail to Address Sexual Violence
The “Cornell Seven” case highlights what’s wrong with Trump’s Title IX rules — and how the system was always designed to fail.
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The Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 18h
This will backfire. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
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Trump's executive order on dyed diesel will offer little relief, farmers and truckers say
Farmers, truckers and economists say a move to cut taxes on diesel will provide little relief from record-high fuel prices that have soared since the U.S. attacked Iran months ago.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 18h
Documents released by a watchdog group suggest that despite Trump's promise to fund Freedom 250 events through private donations, taxpayers largely footed the bill. The budget estimates leave open questions about where tens of millions in private donations ended up.
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Trump Raised Big Bucks for Freedom 250 — But Most Events Appear to be Funded by Taxpayers
Newly released documents raise questions about what happened to the corporate and private donations.
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FC @effcons.bsky.social · 18h
Marco Rubio wants to be Benjamin Netanyahu's 4th wife www.rawstory.com/marco-rubio-...
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‘Coward’ Marco Rubio under fire after taking war on world court to next level: ‘Spineless’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday that the United States would be sanctioning the International Criminal Court, an announcement that left countless critics in shock.As noted by journalis...
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 18h
In Gaza, an entire generation of children born into the genocide has no memory of how life was like before, and doesn't know about the world outside Gaza's walls. mondoweiss.net/2026/10/the-...
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The children in Gaza who have no memory of the world before the genocide
In Gaza, an entire generation of children born into the genocide has no memory of how life was like before, and doesn’t know about the world outside Gaza’s walls.
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Haud Ma Chips 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @haudmachips.bsky.social · 23h
Courtesy of @scotnational.bsky.social
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ChrisO_wiki @chriso-wiki.bsky.social · 19h
How Russian politicians and commentators are reacting: bsky.app/profile/chri...
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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 18h
- Attacking the ICC - Palling around with Russia - Broadcasting executions
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Are We The Baddies? Meme
ALT: Are We The Baddies? Meme
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WarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 18h
The US Treasury is immediately issuing a temporary license allowing Russian diesel to reach the global market, suspending sanctions on Russian diesel fuel until April 7, 2027.
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reversekarma.bsky.social @reversekarma.bsky.social · 18h
Researchers who focus on election security ran tests of their own. They wanted to see whether the safeguards that top AI companies had enacted to prevent their technology from disrupting the upcoming midterms would work in the real world. The results were ominous www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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What Trump’s Chatbot Told Me About the Election
State and local election officials are trying to keep up with AI ahead of the midterms.
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Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo @digitalwarrior.bsky.social · 18h
1/ Missouri gives struggling families 10 days to prove expenses they actually pay. Miss the paperwork, & food assistance can shrink or disappear. The state chose this extra hurdle. Washington did not require it. This is what Missouri voted for, yes? #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy
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Justin @sitkaworldsfair.bsky.social · 18h
The U.S. president is helping Russia bring in over $6 billion in foreign currency, which it can use to fund its crimes against humanity in Ukraine and attacks on NATO. In return, he gets to tout potentially lower retail diesel prices before the midterms. And maybe Russian influence operations.
Donald J. Trump
@realDonald Trump
I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter. Additionally, based on the condition of their Diesel Refineries, Russia will then deliver, within a short period of time, 3,000,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel. Between our TOTAL CONTROL of the Strait of Hormuz, and this great announcement on Russian Energy, Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST! Lower prices for Americans, especially our Great Farmers, Ranchers, and Truckers, is my Greatest Priority.
This is a very big and important announcement.
Additionally, it must be understood, that Iran will not have a Nuclear Weapon! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J.
TRUMP
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Dr. Bradley Onishi @bradleyonishi.bsky.social · 18h
They Want to Rule, Not Govern: Live-Streamed Executions, “Enemy Combatants,” and the Midterm Panic youtube.com/live/WNKRJdZ...
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They Want to Rule, Not Govern: Live-Streamed Executions, “Enemy Combatants,” and the Midterm Panic
YouTube video by Axis Mundi Network | SWAJ
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Agree With Abdul El-Sayed.......
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barely-sane.bsky.social @barely-sane.bsky.social · 18h
There are severe shortages of gas and diesel within Russia. These gazillion tons of fuel won't miraculously materialize in the US overnight. Another con by King Kon.
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Edison Stewart @edison53.bsky.social · 18h
You mean THIS Donald Trump, who threatened India with tariffs if it bought Russian oil? www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/b...
nytimes.com
India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil
India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.
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Seth37 @darthbluntsaber.bsky.social · 18h
So we are going to send money to Russia that is not only at war with Ukraine who we have a treaty to protect BUT the money going to Russia will then be used by Russia to also buy drones from Iran, which will fund Iran's military fighting back against US soldiers... Trump funding death for everyone..
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Diane of NV @dianeofnv.bsky.social · 18h
Zelenskyy should step up the drone bombings of the refineries. Why not atp.
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SE "Drag Me to" Beller 💀🎃✍️🌊 @sebeller.bsky.social · 17h
I sincerely doubt either party can actually produce even a fraction of what this bs "deal" claims. It all relies on everyone accepting their "promises." In addn to the convo being treasonous on its face, the announced "deal" is pure market manipulation.
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Katie @thesalukihusker.bsky.social · 18h
Zelenskyy should end his team’s negotiations and stop talking to US officials.
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MidnightMinute @midnightminute.bsky.social · 18h
Trump even attempting to make this "deal" with Putin is in violation of US law. Despite the fact that Russia almost certainly will not be able to deliver, Trump just agreed to an illegal trade with a hostile foreign nation.
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westvillagecrank.bsky.social @westvillagecrank.bsky.social · 18h
"Sea Transit (Water Time): Around 2 to 3 weeks (15 to 25 days) depending on whether the ship departs from Baltic Sea ports (like Primorsk or Ust-Luga) or Black Sea ports (like Novorossiysk) and its exact destination on the U.S. East or Gulf Coast." And it won't change anything in the short term.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 18h
The United States is now officially allied with Vladimir Putin and Russia. We will fund Russia’s genocidal war machine in exchange for Putin helping Trump and the Republican Party in the midterms. One of the most shameful and disgusting days in the history of this Republic.
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David Ory @davidory.bsky.social · 18h
But this White House wouldn't want anyone knowing about that one, would they? www.zinnedproject.org/collection/t...
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Terror to Overturn Reconstruction Era Advances Archives
During and after Reconstruction, a campaign of terror was waged by white supremacists to regain or retain control of local and state governments, land, and businesses. This was designed to roll back t...
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David Ory @davidory.bsky.social · 18h
Pretty sure the worst domestic terrorist attack conducted on American soil, including 9/11, is the Reconstruction Terror, also known as the White Terror that took place during and after the reconstruction era where the overall death toll is estimated in the tens of thousands.
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Lynn Sacco @urbanexile.bsky.social · 18h
Hello JD, the Catholic Bishops are calling! “The public execution even of one who has done grave harm will only further undermine the moral fabric of our nation and be a blight on the conscience of its people,” he said. www.vaticannews.va/en/church/ne...
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US Archbishop Coakley: Livestreaming execution promotes a ‘culture of death’ - Vatican News
Archbishop Paul Coakley, President of the US Bishops’ Conference, expresses shock over the planned livestreamed execution of Nidal Hassan, warning ...
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Pinks📨 @pinksglobal.net · 23h
📜 PINKS | HER PLACE IN HISTORY Some women challenged the system from the outside. Others gave entire communities the knowledge and confidence to challenge it themselves. Today, we honor Septima Poinsette Clark, a woman who understood that empowerment begins with education. #Pinks
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Thomas I-G @thomasig.bsky.social · 18h
Ukrainian refinery strikes continue, Putin fails to export diesel which doesn't actually exist, Trump inevitably blames Zelenskyy. Rinse and repeat. The Kremlin has never played a US President easier.
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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 18h
Drivers do not buy crude. They buy gas. When sworn in, gas was at $3.11. The federal price survey this week: $4.35. Up $1.24 a gallon, about 40 percent, after Trump’s broken promise of gas under $2. Price may hit $4.50 soon. The chart counts barrels. The pump counts you.
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 18h
"The separatists sound like traitors to me, especially when this country is locked in a trade war with the very administration the separatists are playing footsie with." Even Lorne Gunter gets it. ca.news.yahoo.com/lorne-gunter...
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Lorne Gunter: 'Selling out' — Alberta separatists seek help from south of border
Separatists also reportedly discussed with the Americans giving them preferential access to our critical minerals
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 19h
Follow the money in her bank accounts.
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Ambassador Ken Fairfax (ret) @portlandken.bsky.social · 18h
Trump's plan to disrupt the election is already underway, with troops standing menacingly at a DC ballot drop box. Under 18 U.S. Code § 592, it is illegal for armed troops to be "at any place where a general or special election is held," yet there they are.
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Taegan Goddard @politicalwire.com · 18h
Trump Makes Deal with Putin for Russian Diesel Fuel politicalwire.com/2026/10/09/trump-…
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Trump Makes Deal with Putin for Russian Diesel Fuel
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TheSeer 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇱🇫🇮‪🏳️‍🌈📌 @theseer1983.bsky.social · 18h
Dodik is pro-Putin, pro-Trump, pro-Satanyahu, pro-Orban and pro-AfD. He has covered the whole Republic of Srpska with "SERBS ARE NOT A GENOCIDAL NATION" billboards. He is personally proving the point of his billboards by maintaining close relationship with the worlds biggest genocidal megalomaniacs.
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zer-falle.bsky.social @zer-falle.bsky.social · 22h
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Marnie @mstoras.bsky.social · 17h
Well, Trump just allowed Russia to export diesel to lower its price. The money Russia gets will allow further moves against Ukraine.
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CSIS Japan Chair @japan.csis.org · 20h
News on Japan: Russian prosecutors have requested the extradition of senior International Criminal Court figures including its President Tomoko Akane, in a move the Japanese government called "unjustified and unacceptable" on Friday. Read More: bit.ly/47OoO6g
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Russia requests ICC leaders' extradition, draws Japan protest
Russian prosecutors have requested the extradition of senior International Criminal Court figures including its President Tomoko Akane, in a move the Japanese government called "unjustified and unacce...
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