Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialKhashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Lisa Restine, a Hill’s Pet Nutrition veterinarian, said people looking to adopt kittens should take pairs since cats often bond early in life. And how many cats is too many cats per household? They say two cats per person in a household, but I think kitties each deserve their own human. 11518 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialKhashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 06/06/2025I searched through four major news sites for any story that wasn't overwhelmingly depressing to no avail. Then I found this. It's kitten season and the @apnews.com is doing their part. Some adorable pictures here. apnews.com/article/kitt...apnews.comWelcome to kitten season, when animal shelters need all the help they can getIt's kitten season in warm-weather areas and animal shelters need all the help they can get. Now is the time of year when most cats give birth. 1342067 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialjessicabruno.bsky.social @jessicabruno.bsky.social · 06/06/2025NOT trained officers, let alone trained humans. These people are bottom of the barrel and should not be cosplaying as enforcers! I’m sure this POS got his rocks off kidnapping someone then stupidly pulling a gun on an innocent bystander. 27216129 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialUS News Now - World’s leading Liberal Voice @democracyblue.bsky.social · 06/06/2025🎯 Well done England! ⤵️ 731593 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialLaurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Israel’s former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has denounced the war his successor, Benjamin Netanyahu, has been waging in Gaza. In a piece for Haaretz, Olmert referred to the current government as a “criminal gang” led by Netanyahu. As a proud American Jew, I agree. www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...newyorker.comWhy Ehud Olmert Thinks His Country Is Committing War CrimesThe Former Israeli Prime Minister explains how his view of the conflict in Gaza has shifted. 41974287 0
rfranz19.bsky.social @rfranz19.bsky.social · 06/06/2025More people are cooking at home than since early 2020. Canary in the mine 200 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialDemocracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 23/05/2025We’re suing DOJ for defunding local programs that save lives. These programs make our communities safer – from preventing gun violence to training law enforcement to work with sex trafficking victims. The Trump admin is trying to end this work, but we will see them in court.democracyforward.orgNationwide Coalition Sues To Stop Trump-Vance Administration Cuts to Local Programs that Save Lives and Make Communities Safe - Democracy Forward 529766 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialUS Political Politics News 💙🌈🦋The Fighting Liberal @us-political-news.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Harvard sues Trump administration for blocking enrollment of foreign students... www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comJudge temporarily blocks Trump plan to stop Harvard enrolling foreign studentsIt comes a day after the administration said it had revoked Harvard's access to student visa programmes. 261 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialLarry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Is there a big red button on his desk that randomly raises tarrifs whenever he hits it mid tantrum? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukTrump threatens tariffs on Apple iPhones and EU productsShares in the US and Europe fall after the US president says trade talks with the EU are 681016107 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialGraham @litg-55.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Scary but good read 740860 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialHyperallergic @hyperallergic.com · 23/05/2025When Nottoway Plantation burned to the ground last week, artist Damien Davis felt something strange but familiar: relief — a kind of exhale he didn’t know he was holding.hyperallergic.comLet It BurnFor Black people, watching the Nottoway plantation go up in flames felt like witnessing a lie collapse under the weight of truth. 18725 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Just speechless at the overwhelming love! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my move to independent media with my friends at @meidastouch.com! Now, more than ever, we need straight, no chaser reporting and coverage. Please SUBSCRIBE now and thank you 🫶 26482661123 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialCapeCodCritter @capecodcritter.bsky.social · 23/05/2025The ignorance of the Trump administration is staggering. 241 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Several guests who attended Trump's crypto dinner last night said they attended with the explicit intent of influencing him and U.S. financial regulations. Trump is selling access to our government to the highest bidder while lining his own pockets. It's all out in the open. 30757982000 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialTexas Observer @texasobserver.org · 09/05/2025By bankrolling El Salvador’s excesses and broadcasting the dramatic footage for domestic political gain, Washington is sending a signal that rights-free “security” can be not only tolerated but internationally legitimized.texasobserver.orgThe Perils of Offshoring JusticeTexas and the U.S.–El Salvador Prison Pipeline 1012862 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.social#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 09/05/2025'Space Jaws': NASA Reveals Roaming Monster Black Hole That's Eating Stars twp.ai/4inUCutwp.aiwww.newsweek.com"Space Jaws": NASA reveals roaming monster black hole that's eating stars 2205 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.social#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Pope Leo Calls His Appointment a Cross and a Blessing in First Mass as Pontiff twp.ai/4inUD4twp.aitime.comPope Leo Calls His Appointment a Cross and a Blessing 0397 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialMari ❌👑 @blueymom.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Another story on how far this admin has gone. The desperate search for a father disappeared by Trump to El Salvador: ‘We don’t know anything www.yahoo.com/news/family-... #MomSky #MamásConPoderyahoo.comThe desperate search for a father disappeared by Trump to El Salvador: ‘We don’t know anything’Jerce Barrios told his family he might be transferred from a California detention center – no one’s heard from him since 14936 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialJen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Today, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem openly flouted the Supreme Court's order that the Trump admin facilitate the return of Abrego Garcia, saying there's "no scenario" where he comes back. One Democratic senator called her comments "incredibly chilling." www.huffpost.com/entry/kristi...huffpost.comKristi Noem Openly Flouts SCOTUS Order With 'Incredibly Chilling' RemarkKristi Noem said the deported Maryland man “will not be coming back" despite a court order, a claim that one Democratic senator called "incredibly chilling." 1201033388 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 08/05/2025MERKLEY: Are you gonna launch an investigation of the reported violation of the due process of several hundred people? P: It is not for me to call the balls & strikes M: You haven't read the Constitution? It says 'all persons'...it concerns me you're not familiar w/the core concept of due process 1911325748946 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.social#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Five Signs of Growing Risk of US War With Iran twp.ai/4inUCttwp.aiwww.newsweek.comFive signs of growing risk of US war with Iran 2103 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 09/05/2025You know who else was an Open Borders guy? Jesus. According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus's family escaped Herod's purported infant killing spree by crossing the border to Egypt. I guess he's "gross" to Laura Loomer too. 82598602116 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialCraig Morrison @realcraigdmorrison.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Chicago Sun-Times FTW! 0102 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialMeidas_SocietysChild @societyschild.bsky.social · 09/05/2025MAGA is antithetical to everything the Bible teaches. One can not be both MAGA and Christian. They are literally mutually exclusive. 54416 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialDavid Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Is Elon gone? Out of DC? He seems to have skulked away like a thief in the night with none of the flash, bravura, or coverage of the beginning of his disastrous, failed effort to dabble in governing. Which raises a question:Why? Why has his failure and exit not received the coverage his arrival did. 3123356 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialFred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 09/05/2025The Catholic Church should be a social justice organization that makes despots scared. 30701121 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialSenator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 09/05/2025The war in Gaza has killed or injured 170,000. Children are starving to death. Trump is encouraging the ethnic cleansing of 2.2 million people. Why is there no discussion in the US government about why we are spending billions of taxpayer dollars starving children in Gaza? 17339721008 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialGary Gelormino 🌊🌊🌊 @garygelormino.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Breaking News; D☭Иald TЯ☭M₽ Appoints another alcoholic drunk to a top position Between Jeanine Pirro & Pete Hegseth, cabinet meetings will look more like Alcoholics Anonymous meetings www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...rollingstone.comTrump Continues Poaching From Fox, Taps Host Jeanine Pirro as D.C. ProsecutorPresident Trump tapped Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to serve as the interim U.S. attorney for D.C. 2103 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialAmbulances for Ukraine - Ambulansseja Ukrainaan ry @ambulances4ua.bsky.social · 09/05/2025+275€ = 1.127€ in the jar Thank you! 🚨 125€ Urgently needed 🚨 Let's keep the wheels rolling 🚑🇺🇦 🚨 www.paypal.com/donate/?host... 🚨 IBAN: FI31 1544 3000 3222 68 —BIC: NDEAFIHH 🚨 MobilePay 18846 3118 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialTampa Bay resister 🇺🇸🇨🇿🇨🇴🏴☠️⚡️🐶🎧 @depechemodefan101.bsky.social · 09/05/2025 0213 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialKittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Trump’s America - you couldn’t make this up! 1426399 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialChris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Florida Congressman Greg Steube refuses to explain to his constituents why he supports throwing millions off their health care to pay for a giant tax cut for the wealthy. @maxwellfrost.bsky.social and I will do his job for him. Holding a town hall there tomorrow. floridaphoenix.com/briefs/sen-c...floridaphoenix.comSen. Christopher Murphy & Rep. Maxwell Frost to hold town hall in Sarasota • Florida PhoenixAs part of a campaign of Democrats holding events in Republican-held congressional districts, Connecticut U.S Sen. Christopher Murphy and Central Florida U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost will host a town-hall ... 651364345 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialUNITED24 @u24.gov.ua · 09/05/2025According to the UN, in the last 6 months, April was the deadliest for civilians. Casualties surged as russia intensified its attacks. 19 children were killed — more than in the previous 4 months combined. This is what russian ‘ceasefire’ looks like. #RussiaIsATerroristState 29831 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 09/05/2025So, let me get this straight. Trump cut tariffs on “very special cars” that are bought by millionaires and billionaires, but he kept tariffs in place on cars that regular Americans buy. Got it. 1832096775 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialScott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 09/05/2025“We’re all in this together ... Do not give into fear ... This is the time to stand up and fight back ... We will not give in, not give up. We will not capitulate. We will not bow. We will not bend. We. Will. Survive.” NY AG Letitia James More here: www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/heres-more... 16560105 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialTampa Bay resister 🇺🇸🇨🇿🇨🇴🏴☠️⚡️🐶🎧 @depechemodefan101.bsky.social · 09/05/2025FUCK TRUMP! AND FUCK MAGA!! 0174 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.social#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Escalating Anti-Homeless Policies Fall Hardest on Disabled People in the US twp.ai/4inUBytwp.aitruthout.orgEscalating Anti-Homeless Policies Fall Hardest on Disabled People in the US 1199 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 09/05/2025John Prevost knew there was a chance his brother could be elected pope. But Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was preparing for the conclave, shrugged it off when his older brother called from Illinois. "He said, ‘No way, not going to happen,’" his brother recalled. Of course, it did happen.nytimes.com‘I Was Stunned’: Watching From Illinois, Pope’s Brother Reflects on History 533484361 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialTampa Bay resister 🇺🇸🇨🇿🇨🇴🏴☠️⚡️🐶🎧 @depechemodefan101.bsky.social · 09/05/2025 13298100 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialAaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 09/05/2025NEW: @nbcnews.com confirmed last night that the Trump admin almost sent a dozen men from Vietnam, the Philippines, Laos, and Mexico to Libya, a country described as a “hellscape” for migrants where some have been SOLD INTO SLAVERY and many have been subjected to extraordinary horrors. 13938991902 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialDC🕊🌍🔥🌱 @dcminx.bsky.social · 08/05/2025💥TANK vs TESLA "We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again" - WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank 🫡 @ledbydonkeys.org marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Victory in Europe Day‼️ 821577548 0
Reposted by @rfranz19.bsky.socialIndivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 09/05/2025Join us on June 14 for nationwide protests to deny Trump’s fascist birthday wish and send him one message: NO KINGS! Trump wants the world to see a glorious and powerful ruler, but what we’ll show them is a weak and unpopular president: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... 24789282 0