Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasLiz Ahern 🌈🇲🇽🏳️⚧️☮️ @austinmermaid.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Hell yeah! Gina Hinojosa is out here with the receipts showing Abbott is selling Texans’s future to the highest bidder. Save our planet. Vote blue! #GinaForTexas #NoDataCenters 16082353338
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasDean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 28/07/2026I see so much anti-Muslim and anti-Arab hate being spewed by people who identify as Rep Haley Stevens supporters against Abdul El-Sayed. She needs to condemn that NOW because if she wins the primary, she will need the support of Arab and Muslim community in Michigan to defeat GOP's Mike Rogers. 1211529
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasJesse Myerson @jessemyerson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026In 2022, Mitch McConnell voted down a proposal to extend seven sick days to railroad workers. So far in 2026, he has taken over six weeks of medical leave. By his own lights, he should be terminated from his job and the US Government should claw back his last six weeks of salary. 218678
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasDavid Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Meet the South Carolina Democrat, @drannieandrews.com, looking to flip Lindsey Graham’s Senate seattheguardian.comMeet the South Carolina Democrat looking to flip Lindsey Graham’s Senate seatDr Annie Andrews says her ‘mission remains the same’ as she now aims to unseat Darline Graham, sister of the late Republican senator 02812
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasCharles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 13/06/2026 Not satisfied with gouging a path of destruction across one of the country’s most spectacular national parks, Trump’s no-bid contracted wall will also pierce through the adjacent Big Bend Ranch State Park and the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River corridor, 0125
Reposted by Kristin A. Shamaskingink13.bsky.social @kingink13.bsky.social · 06/04/2026How about boycotting the whole thing? That might 'send a message' 1341
Kristin A. Shamas @umdna.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Because we have so many options. Spend your energy on something useful rather than collectively judging 360,000,000 people. 010
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasForbes @forbes.com · 05/04/2026How Peace Envoy Steve Witkoff Got Richer Thanks To Trump And Elon Muskforbes.comPeace Envoy Steve Witkoff’s Fortune Gets Bump From Trump And MuskThe real estate mogul-turned-diplomat is 15% richer than he was a year ago thanks to his crypto venture with the Trump family and his stake in Musk’s SpaceX. 93816462
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasTail of a Nomad (T.) @tailofanomad.bsky.social · 06/04/2026The fact that this went out and Congress hasn’t immediately convened for an emergency session show just how much trouble we’re in. 19175093548
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasMariana @marianamontu.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Yes, Congress has power. Congress lacks honor & will. 5323
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasAltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · 09/03/2026Typical Trump Pillaging the last of the old growth forests for short term gain. Another disaster in the making by the Pedophile Prince. www.usatoday.com/story/news/l...usatoday.comBLM proposes 'maximum' logging ramp-up on 2.5M acres in OregonThe Trump administration is proposing to ramp up logging on 2.5 million acres of western Oregon forests. 1815376
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasMohamad Bazzi @mbazzi.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Per the @nytimes.com, Israel “raids” or “claims” parts of neighboring countries — it doesn’t invade or occupy them 317462
Reposted by Kristin A. Shamasdoom boy @doomboy.bsky.social · 09/03/2026love how we killed the old, frail anti-nuke ayatollah just to have him replaced with his young, healthy son who wants nukes and who just had his father, mother, wife, and child murdered on the same day by his mortal enemy. surely this will bring peace to the region 225192474806
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasSenate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 09/03/2026BREAKING: Deaths in ICE detention are causing international strife, with the Mexican government calling for an investigation into deaths in detention. 952880965
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Are we allowed to get the rest of the Epstein files now? 522155173902
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasY.O.L.O.0311 @yolo0311.bsky.social · 08/03/2026This is disgusting. Risking lives for their own selfish greed. I despise those people so much...and the feeling is growing. 1959032506
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Seems like the media should at least express some curiosity about this. open.substack.com/pub/jonathan... 2420202388418
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasCharles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem denied that aide Corey Lewandowski had any role in approving contracts. But internal DHS records and interviews with current and former agency staffers contradict her testimony.propublica.orgKristi Noem Misled Congress About Top Aide’s Role in DHS ContractsTestifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Noem denied that Corey Lewandowski had any role in approving contracts. But internal DHS records and interviews with current and former agency staffer... 16027
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasForbes @forbes.com · 27/02/2026Max Landis, a screenwriter, hasn’t worked in Hollywood in years since he was accused by multiple women of sexual abuse.forbes.comParamount Taps Another Filmmaker Canceled During 'Me Too'—For New 'G.I. Joe' MovieMax Landis, a screenwriter, hasn’t worked in Hollywood in years since he was accused by multiple women of sexual abuse. 248895459
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasKarl Bode @karlbode.com · 23/02/2026stories like this will mention the AI "doomer narrative" (SkyNet will kill us all, often pushed by industry insiders), but not mention it pre-empts more realistic criticism (Grok's data center in Memphis is aiming its pollution directly at black people) the industry doesn't want to talk aboutnytimes.comPeople Loved the Dot-Com Boom. The A.I. Boom, Not So Much. 13716194
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasJen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 23/02/2026contrarian.substack.com/p/the-uk-and... This disgraceful lack of accountability underscores the rise of a malignant oligarchy that has attained far too much wealth and power in the United States.contrarian.substack.comThe UK and Other Democracies Hold the Epstein Elite AccountableAmerica’s tolerance of Epstein associates is a national disgrace 14409107
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasRo Khanna @rokhanna.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Today, the UK arrested Lord Mandelson for his alleged ties to Epstein. But here in the United States of America? Nothing. Tomorrow, I am bringing Haley Robson, a heroic survivor, to the State of the Union. 1142231613
Kristin A. Shamas @umdna.bsky.social · 24/02/2026You need a comms intern. Make this mean something to people. 000
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasSenate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 23/02/2026Kash Patel in 2023: I’m just saying Chris Wray doesn’t need a government funded G5 jet to go to vacations. Maybe we ground that plane. $15,000 every time it takes off. Just a thought. 86122
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasJustin Salhani @justinsalhani.bsky.social · 19/02/2026"The..problem is that...none of these people has set foot in Lebanon for..some time, seems to care that what they are promoting is wholly detached from Lebanese realities, or has considered the very real risks of forcing an Israeli peace... fragmented Lebanon." carnegieendowment.org/middle-east/...carnegieendowment.orgA Peace Only in NameIndividuals and institutions in Washington are mounting a risky campaign to show that a Lebanon-Israel settlement is close. 052
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasNicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 19/02/2026If the US had a Congress, it would be raising hell over the president ignoring Congress’s war powers and preparing to start another Middle East war without authorization or even debate. Except the Republican majority doesn’t want the US to have a Congress, so it effectively doesn’t. 28902284
Kristin A. Shamas @umdna.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Poor Andrew didn't have #scotus Chief Justice John Roberts to run cover for him. 000
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasJulian Sanchez @normative.bsky.social · 19/02/2026So SCOTUS, with its fabricated-out-of-thin-air immunity doctrine, has actually made American presidents less accountable than LITERAL royalty. 30111083092
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasAdam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Yoon and Prince Andrew wishing they had a friend like John Roberts. 149102242255
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasKarl Bode @karlbode.com · 11/02/2026Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground 13474018413642
Reposted by Kristin A. Shamaselia ayoub @ayoub.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Things are going fine over at OpenAI archive.is/WGTXo 08625
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 25/12/2025Christmas in the East Wing, 2023. 🎄 38264471430
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasWhitePhosphorus.info @whitephosphorus.info · 11/11/2025NEW: We’ve added 53 more white phosphorus strikes to our archive whitephosphorus.info, bringing the total to 248 verified and geolocated incidents across South #Lebanon (2023–2024). The IDF says these were used as smokescreens, away from civilians. Our findings show otherwise. 🧵 22612
Kristin A. Shamas @umdna.bsky.social · 10/11/2025If you cave and lose the ACA, I will do nothing to ever help elect a Democrat again. None of us will. 000
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasNPR @npr.org · 04/11/2025Teen Vogue covered fashion and celebrity, but also took in-depth looks at politics and social justice issues. The union representing workers at Condé Nast said six staffers are losing their jobs.n.pr'Teen Vogue' is moving under Vogue.com — and staffers are being laid offTeen Vogue covered fashion and celebrity, but also took in-depth looks at politics and social justice issues. The union representing workers at Condé Nast said six staffers are losing their jobs. 1026468
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasAllegra Kirkland @allegrak.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Condé Nast finally achieved its dream of wrecking Teen Vogue and killing its politics section. www.thecut.com/article/teen...thecut.comTeen Vogue Is Folding Into Vogue.comAccording to Condé Nast’s announcement, the outlet will keep its “unique editorial identity and mission.” 532606862
Kristin A. Shamas @umdna.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Just a few months before McCall was shown the federally illegal misdirection of funds. oklahomavoice.com/2023/09/14/o...oklahomavoice.comHouse speaker: Only a criminal act by Oklahoma state superintendent will prompt impeachment action • Oklahoma VoiceOKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s House speaker on Thursday shut down impeachment speculations surrounding state Superintendent Ryan Walters. Speaker Charles McCall said his chamber would not pursue impeachm... 000
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasAngie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 11/10/2025I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover. 498137496089
Kristin A. Shamas @umdna.bsky.social · 27/09/2025Because they demonstrated gross negligence with lack or protocol or safety precautions, and thus they lost the right to "take care" of other peoples' children? 000
Kristin A. Shamas @umdna.bsky.social · 27/09/2025Also that there is no acknowledgement by the Eastlands of the gross neglect of safety and protocol that led to the preventable deaths of so many kids. They can just glibly move on and return to business as usual, but this summer demonstrated children's lives cannot be entrusted to them. 010
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasMicah @rincewind.run · 08/09/2025over time I believe this will end up being one of the most unpopular things the administration ever does a death sentence for many hobbies and all the average consumer sees is that you’re taking away all their bargains one of the few policies that has a direct negative effect on almost everyone 327120793194
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasTulsa Teresa @tulsateresa.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Education Department Forced to Release Key Card Data for Matt Langston oklahomawatch.org/2025/09/03/e... Ryan Walters is ripping off Oklahoma taxpayers worse than we knew. Many of his senior advisers live out of state, do no work for us, and get bonuses higher than a starting teacher’s annual pay.oklahomawatch.orgEducation Department Forced to Release Key Card Data for Matt Langston - Oklahoma WatchDuring his time as chief policy advisor for the state Education Department, Matt Langston has only badged into the office 42 days since Jan. 2023. His political consulting work has continued. 2168
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/08/2025The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns. The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate. Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care. The list goes on and on. Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction. 11813189210195
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasCandace Robb @candacerobbauthor.bsky.social · 14/08/2025I hope to get back to NYC to see this in future! What a tribute to the immigrants who give the city its richness. My grandparents were among those arriving in the early 20th century. (gift article, no paywall) www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/a...nytimes.comSt. Patrick’s Cathedral to Unveil Mural Celebrating City’s Immigrants 37915
