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Rachael Koev

@rachaelkoev.bsky.social
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Independent, nonpartisan, pro-democracy, Christian. Certified translator of Spanish and Portuguese into English

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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 2h
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Fred. @freeloosedirt.bsky.social · 5h
“Ungrateful“ is the new “uppity”
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 4h
Cats + translation: 10/10
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Hm, apparently I read this and gave it two stars, but I have no memory of that. 😆 I liked Recursion though!
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Four days after Musk wrote, “Zelensky has gone too far.” @financialtimes.com #ukraine www.ft.com/content/3708...
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Mylo Minderbinder @duffomatic.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
WaPo published my letter, but first they censored it. Here’s the story . . 1/
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In Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Steve is being a pirate again. Please respect Steve's Piracy.
Steve, a dark brown otter, pads across a light-colored concrete floor in front of textured stone walls while carrying a large metal cleaver by its handle in his mouth.  
No text appears in the image.
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Same. 💯
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
pbs.org
Experts give you permission to stop raking your leaves this fall. Here's why
There are ways to put an abundance of leaves to good use if homeowners opt to work with nature rather than against it, advocates say.
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
So, finally, a PM who admits there **was** Russian interference in the Brexit Referendum — after all the evidence amassed by myself @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @lukeharding1968.bsky.social Sergei Cristo, J Patrick et al — dismissed as conspiracy for ten long years Truth is the daughter of Time
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 10/10/2026
In the United States, Russian dissident activist Leonid Melekhin ended up in immigration detention, but he was confident he would be granted asylum. Instead, he was deported back to Russia. Now he has six years in a penal colony.
lnk.thebulwark.com
He Fled a Dictatorship. We Sent Him Back.
Russian activist Leonid Melekhin sought refuge in America. His reward was a one-way trip to a penal colony.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Six months ago:
theonion.com
DOJ To Bring Back Firing Squad As Means Of Entertainment
WASHINGTON—In an effort to provide some joy to the nation and boost overall well-being, Justice Department officials announced plans Monday to bring back firing squads as a means of entertainment. “Fo...
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Very good point
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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
No AI for kids. Full stop.
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
More videos should have a sleeping pet in the background 10/10
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Those who remain at Fox News to celebrate its 30th anniversary, like Sean Hannity and Brit Hume, either revel in or are willing to accommodate its core aims of GOP dominance and Trumpian propaganda. www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/fox...
mediamatters.org
Fox News at 30: Even the pretense of impartiality is all but gone
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 06/10/2026
The government *still* isn’t tracking how often immigration agents detain U.S. citizens. We are. 500+ Americans have been handcuffed, held at gunpoint or held against their will in Trump’s second term. Our tally is almost certainly an undercount. THREAD (content warning: violence) ⬇️
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Yikes
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I watched it a couple of times, and I have to disagree. He said "let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego," which is pretty unambiguous to me. Was he joking? Yes, but it's still a horrific thing to say. He says a lot of horrific things jokingly.
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
What a horrendous thing to say.
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
👍👍
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Silo
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Ouch 😆
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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stevelevitsky.bsky.social @stevelevitsky.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Lucan Way and I have been writing about competitive authoritarianism for more than 25 years. We never thought we'd write this piece. www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/com...
journalofdemocracy.org
Competitive Authoritarianism in America | Journal of Democracy
The United States has slid into competitive authoritarianism. The slide has been modest and remains reversible—but it is real. Even after Donald Trump, American democracy will remain fragile.
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
You're right, I had forgotten about that particular outrage. There are too many to keep track of.
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I certainly hope so
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dawn of the debb @debbshock.com · 28/09/2026
Monday is scary here, take this teeny tiny owl
a pygmy owl resting on a branch.
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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"The value of persons, however, does not depend on what they achieve or produce ... The fundamental dignity of each person, therefore, is neither acquired nor earned, nor does it need to be justified ... The dignity of every human person can be described as infinite" "Magnifica Humanitas."
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Aman Batheja @amanbatheja.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Politico: Trump is airing a pro-Trump midterms ad on TV that -includes “paid for by the U.S. government” disclaimer text -features a song by an artist who says they didn’t approve it’s use and are now looking for a lawyer
politico.com
Trump administration launches pro-Trump TV ad ahead of midterms
The 30-second ad, apparently paid for by U.S. tax dollars, features photos and videos of Trump, the American flag and military aircraft.
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Adam Sawyer @adamjst.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Carlos Josue Marchena Marchena died because ICE did not provide him access to what he needed to manage his diabetes. apnews.com/article/ice-...
apnews.com
Costa Rican man complained of lack of care for diabetes before his death in ICE custody, family says
A 36-year-old Costa Rican man whose family says he complained of not receiving proper care for his diabetes is the third detainee in less than six months to die at a U.S.
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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The Trump administration's lawless killing spree at sea continues with a lethal strike on four more supposed "narco-terrorists" in the Caribbean. Very real killing in a make-believe war. Outside of war the general term for premeditated killing is murder.
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I appreciate the war footage playing while he's spewing his nonsense
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
What a good helper 😊
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
But it enhances the napping experience by at least 72%!
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Statement from the Radio Television Digital News Association:
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Nick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
A year ago today I set out to walk the Four Corners of mainland Scotland. It was a wonderful adventure!
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Full report here www.idea.int/publications...
idea.int
The Global State of Democracy 2026: Democracy in an Age of Conflict | International IDEA
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Trump Action Tracker @trumpactiontracker.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
According to an intergovernmental report by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International Idea), democracy indicators in US are at their lowest levels for 50 years and the Trump administration is undermining rule of law at home an... TAT: [Undermining democracy]
theguardian.com
Democracy indicators in US at lowest levels for 50 years, data shows
Trump administration undermining rule of law at home and worldwide, according to intergovernmental report
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Important: the USPS rule that SCOTUS blocked tonight was Trump’s big plan to control and restrict mail voting. But a separate policy remains in place: USPS is no longer postmarking mail as soon it gets it, which is hugely important for deadlines. So people must mail back with plenty of time.
boltsmag.org
In an Intense Election Year, New Post Office Rules Could Trip Up Voter Registration - Bolts
A change in how mail is postmarked could lead some voters to miss key deadlines, including voter registration. Advocates worry the people most affected will be those already facing voting barriers.
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
@down.blue please 🙏
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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 09/09/2026
Not to brag, but our product has been foldable since 1828.
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I can't get over the fact that the photo is of chicken eggs 🤣
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I've read all the novels. I recommend sticking with it.
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