Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Hm, apparently I read this and gave it two stars, but I have no memory of that. 😆 I liked Recursion though! 110
Reposted by Rachael KoevCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Four days after Musk wrote, “Zelensky has gone too far.” @financialtimes.com #ukraine www.ft.com/content/3708... 32642001900
Reposted by Rachael KoevMylo Minderbinder @duffomatic.bsky.social · 12/10/2026WaPo published my letter, but first they censored it. Here’s the story . . 1/ 8644353
Reposted by Rachael KoevIn Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Steve is being a pirate again. Please respect Steve's Piracy. 541536
Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 12/10/2026pbs.orgExperts give you permission to stop raking your leaves this fall. Here's whyThere are ways to put an abundance of leaves to good use if homeowners opt to work with nature rather than against it, advocates say. 010
Reposted by Rachael KoevPeter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 11/10/2026So, 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 481396607
Reposted by Rachael KoevThe Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 10/10/2026In 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.comHe 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. 29643
Reposted by Rachael KoevBen Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Six months ago:theonion.comDOJ To Bring Back Firing Squad As Means Of EntertainmentWASHINGTON—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... 19075531699
Reposted by Rachael KoevChris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 07/10/2026No AI for kids. Full stop. 2245280913
Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 08/10/2026More videos should have a sleeping pet in the background 10/10 050
Reposted by Rachael KoevMatthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Those 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.orgFox News at 30: Even the pretense of impartiality is all but gone 712920
Reposted by Rachael KoevProPublica @propublica.org · 06/10/2026The 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) ⬇️ 9660913490
Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I 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. 1170
Reposted by Rachael Koevstevelevitsky.bsky.social @stevelevitsky.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Lucan 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.orgCompetitive Authoritarianism in America | Journal of DemocracyThe 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. 10647342
Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 30/09/2026You're right, I had forgotten about that particular outrage. There are too many to keep track of. 000
Reposted by Rachael Koevdawn of the debb @debbshock.com · 28/09/2026Monday is scary here, take this teeny tiny owl 603683542
Reposted by Rachael KoevJames 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." 425448
Reposted by Rachael KoevAman Batheja @amanbatheja.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Politico: 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 lawyerpolitico.comTrump administration launches pro-Trump TV ad ahead of midtermsThe 30-second ad, apparently paid for by U.S. tax dollars, features photos and videos of Trump, the American flag and military aircraft. 471000367
Reposted by Rachael KoevAdam Sawyer @adamjst.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Carlos Josue Marchena Marchena died because ICE did not provide him access to what he needed to manage his diabetes. apnews.com/article/ice-...apnews.comCosta Rican man complained of lack of care for diabetes before his death in ICE custody, family saysA 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. 11910
Reposted by Rachael KoevBrian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The 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. 16645252
Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I appreciate the war footage playing while he's spewing his nonsense 000
Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 19/09/2026But it enhances the napping experience by at least 72%! 010
Reposted by Rachael KoevCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Statement from the Radio Television Digital News Association: 581811564
Reposted by Rachael KoevNick Ray @nicklifeafloat.bsky.social · 01/05/2026A year ago today I set out to walk the Four Corners of mainland Scotland. It was a wonderful adventure! 0643
Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Full report here www.idea.int/publications...idea.intThe Global State of Democracy 2026: Democracy in an Age of Conflict | International IDEA:root { -\-themecolor: #4987a6; } .phr-theme-bg-color { background-color: var(-\-themecolor); } .phr-theme-border-color { border-color: var(-\-themecolor); } .phr-theme-text-color { color: var(-\-them... 041
Reposted by Rachael KoevTrump Action Tracker @trumpactiontracker.bsky.social · 16/09/2026According 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.comDemocracy indicators in US at lowest levels for 50 years, data showsTrump administration undermining rule of law at home and worldwide, according to intergovernmental report 13924
Reposted by Rachael KoevTaniel @taniel.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Important: 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.orgIn an Intense Election Year, New Post Office Rules Could Trip Up Voter Registration - BoltsA 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. 6520021025
Reposted by Rachael KoevMerriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 09/09/2026Not to brag, but our product has been foldable since 1828. 142135242189
Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 09/09/2026I can't get over the fact that the photo is of chicken eggs 🤣 000
Rachael Koev @rachaelkoev.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I've read all the novels. I recommend sticking with it. 000