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Donna Stern

@dvsmemphis.bsky.social

Liberal democrat, Feminist, Dog Mother, I am hooked on politics and The Beatles, disabled, ostomate, cancer survivor. Hippy chicks rule.

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20% of the world’s oil supply has stopped moving: bigger than every previous crisis in history combined.
Brent crude is heading toward $300. Gas, food, heating bills, everything is about to get dramatically more expensive for ordinary people worldwide.
Trump owns this and we pay the price.

09.03.2026 02:25 β€” πŸ‘ 152    πŸ” 88    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 10
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Lindsey Graham must be stopped.

Together, we have the power to do just that.οΏΌ

09.03.2026 00:43 β€” πŸ‘ 782    πŸ” 277    πŸ’¬ 33    πŸ“Œ 15
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We're the secular humanist of the Lowcountry and this is how we practiced our humanism last month!

08.03.2026 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 85    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Great thread by @timothysnyder.bsky.social about πŸŠπŸ’© and the question he got about the Russians providing intel to Iran.

09.03.2026 00:42 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 68    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Here's a simple question:

Would you do the bidding of the man and country that killed your father?

Deceased leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, has replaced his father as Iran’s Supreme Leader.

I'm sure he harbors no ill will towards the U.S., right?

08.03.2026 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 281    πŸ” 108    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 8

We can afford war but not healthcare.

08.03.2026 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Trump and the Pentagon are already spending $1 BILLION a day on the illegal war in #Iran. Now he wants $50 billion more from Congress to keep it going.

Tell Congress: not one dime for Trump’s illegal war!

08.03.2026 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Markwayne Mullin’s views on the value of life stop at the birth canal.

β€œIn Oklahoma, we’re not going to be killing babies.”

Oklahoma ranks near the bottom in maternal care, infant mortality, healthcare, and education. For Markwayne, once the baby is born, they’re on their own.

08.03.2026 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4286    πŸ” 1631    πŸ’¬ 500    πŸ“Œ 137

Where are my sisters at? Stand tall. Speak up. Lift each other higher. Straighten her crown when it slips and remind her who she is. Stay loud. Stay fearless. Stay outspoken. Don’t let anyone mistake your silence for consent. I’ve got your back. πŸ‘‘

08.03.2026 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 246    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 1
Image showing Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump over a smoky city skyline. Text reads: β€œYou can take the Ayatollah out of Iran, but you can’t take Trump out of the Epstein Files.”

Image showing Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump over a smoky city skyline. Text reads: β€œYou can take the Ayatollah out of Iran, but you can’t take Trump out of the Epstein Files.”

Some receipts don’t disappear.
Neither do the Epstein files.

#SheShed #Voices4Victory

08.03.2026 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 548    πŸ” 261    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 3
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Well tssk tssk

Shame Fox

Not Shocked?

Neither is leadership

They get $$

You get a scholarship

To Trump U

08.03.2026 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Friendly reminder...

08.03.2026 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 816    πŸ” 258    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 10
POLITICO
 
Israeli ambassador to US declines to rule out putting boots on the ground in Iran
The ambassador said Israel would prefer to see Iranians lead their own revolution against the ruling regime.
Israel's Ambassador to the United States Michael Leiter speaks during a memorial vigil outside of the U.S. Capitol on June 10, 2025, in Washington. | Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
By JACOB WENDLER
03/08/2026 02:02 PM EDT

POLITICO Israeli ambassador to US declines to rule out putting boots on the ground in Iran The ambassador said Israel would prefer to see Iranians lead their own revolution against the ruling regime. Israel's Ambassador to the United States Michael Leiter speaks during a memorial vigil outside of the U.S. Capitol on June 10, 2025, in Washington. | Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) By JACOB WENDLER 03/08/2026 02:02 PM EDT

Interesting to note β€”

What happens when the US economy tanks? Military enlistment increases.

When the economy is weak, jobs are scarce, and unemployment rates rise β€” it typically leads to a surge in recruits.

Begs to wonder if Trump is imploding our economy on purpose.

08.03.2026 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 201    πŸ” 119    πŸ’¬ 35    πŸ“Œ 10
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Georgia District 14! You have the chance for REAL representation in Congress. Vote Shawn Harris for US House, March 10.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

08.03.2026 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 183    πŸ” 109    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3
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Schumer calls on Trump to release oil from reserve to lower gas prices Republicans have been slow to embrace the idea.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Sunday called on Trump to release oil from the national stockpile to counter soaring gas prices β€” an idea that Republicans have been slow to embrace.

www.axios.com/2026/03/08/s...

08.03.2026 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 3
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Trump moves to undo tax rule that Biden said would bring in $100 billion The Trump administration signaled a plan Friday to revoke a two-year-old tax rule designed to crack down on an arcane but highly lucrative tax avoidance tactic used by some of the largest and most com...

They call it β€œrolling back a rule.”
What it is: another gift to the rich.

They move the same asset through shell companies and erase their taxes again and again.

You work, you pay. No loopholes for you.

The wealthy cheat in daylight and call it policy.

Call it what it is.

Legalized theft.

08.03.2026 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 407    πŸ” 301    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 15
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Trump says new Iran leader won't last long without his approval US President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that Iran's next supreme leader would not last long without his approval, as Tehran prepared to reveal the successor to the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Nine...

Can someone please send Iran a map with certain spots marked off? These people are completely off their rocker. Iran doesn't have to clue the felon who they choose to lead their country. They don't. Congress needs to step up and do their jobs.

#USDemocracy

www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

08.03.2026 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 4

Can we stop allowing people who have never been in the military to use our military as some type of war games scenario. I'm not talking about Kegsbreath but the felon. I have no problem with war if it's necessary. I have a problem with war to hide his depravity.

#USDemocracy

08.03.2026 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 86    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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Great news. I hope he's successful.

#USDemocracy

08.03.2026 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 83    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 1
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I don’t know if I’ll ever be a history maker, but I can guarantee that I will not be β€œwell-behaved” as the described definition was created by the patriarchy.
On this International Women’s Day, I encourage all women to color outside of the lines!
Be Strong. Be Loud. Lead.
#ProudBlue #OneV- #Pinks

08.03.2026 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 262    πŸ” 121    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 2
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🚨SPECIAL ELECTION🚨
What’s up Georgia CD-14!
March 10th is vote for Shawn Harris Day!
Your friends and family might need to be reminded to go vote. Please take them with you!
Get the vote out for Shawn!
#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue #OneV1

08.03.2026 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 320    πŸ” 203    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 6
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Fox News: New Jersey elementary school weighs renaming after Trump.

Naming a school in honor of a pedophile who raped children is the height of Republican hypocrisy.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #VoteOutRepublicans

08.03.2026 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 699    πŸ” 399    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 17
Pentagon Announces Seventh
U.S. Death in War With Iran The service member killed was not publicly identified, but U.S. Central Command said the death was caused by injuries after an attack on a Saudi military base.

Photo of 6 servicemen standing at the back of military van loaded with caskets draped in us flags.

Pentagon Announces Seventh U.S. Death in War With Iran The service member killed was not publicly identified, but U.S. Central Command said the death was caused by injuries after an attack on a Saudi military base. Photo of 6 servicemen standing at the back of military van loaded with caskets draped in us flags.

Another US service member has died.

β€œPentagon Announces Seventh U.S. Death in War With Iran

The service member killed was not publicly identified, but U.S. Central Command said the death was caused by injuries after an attack on a Saudi military base.”

08.03.2026 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 266    πŸ” 150    πŸ’¬ 31    πŸ“Œ 8
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Judge rules Kari Lake unlawfully ran US media agency, voiding mass layoffs Lake, whom Trump appointed without Senate confirmation to run Voice of America parent agency, cut over 1,000 jobs

"Only the Appointments Clause or the Vacancies Act’s exclusive structure may authorize service as a principal officer, and Lake satisfies the requirements of neither the statute nor the Constitution,” (cont.)

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...?

08.03.2026 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 94    πŸ” 47    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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Trump is golfing today at his Miami golf course. Is history repeating itself?

#IranWar #EpsteinWar
#USDemocracy
#Pinks

08.03.2026 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 221    πŸ” 131    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 8
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard is closing the Strait of Hormuz, threatening the 20% of global oil that passes through it. Trump's "Operation Epic Fury" is pushing us toward higher gas and grocery prices. Elections have consequences. Organize! Speak out and vote! #sheshed

08.03.2026 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 191    πŸ” 118    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 3
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard is closing the Strait of Hormuz, threatening the 20% of global oil that passes through it. Trump's "Operation Epic Fury" is pushing us toward higher gas and grocery prices. Elections have consequences. Organize! Speak out and vote! #sheshed

08.03.2026 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 191    πŸ” 118    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 3
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Rep Jason Crow has seen war up close-and he says Americans are DONE with endless conflicts. Working-class people pay the price while DC elites talk tough. Congress must return now, hold a War Powers vote, and demand answers from Trump before this spirals into another forever war. #sheshed

08.03.2026 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 333    πŸ” 175    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1
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Rep Jason Crow has seen war up close-and he says Americans are DONE with endless conflicts. Working-class people pay the price while DC elites talk tough. Congress must return now, hold a War Powers vote, and demand answers from Trump before this spirals into another forever war. #sheshed

08.03.2026 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 333    πŸ” 175    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1
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Trump’s illegal war is unpopular with most Americans. But MAGA Republicans are hanging on for dear life.

πŸ“Œ NEW POLL: 90% of MAGA Republicans approve of the Iran strikes.

Just when you thought MAGA might be breaking…

08.03.2026 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 921    πŸ” 307    πŸ’¬ 251    πŸ“Œ 54