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@liz-jk.bsky.social

My vice is that I love caffeine and sleep equally. Political news girly. Democracy, kindness and sanity is all I’m looking for. Food and travel recommendations are also welcome ✈️ 🍱 β™₯️

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The report that shames the American political and judicial systems, in full:
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14.01.2025 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2107    πŸ” 415    πŸ’¬ 61    πŸ“Œ 22

I’m flabbergasted, truly.

14.01.2025 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Zelensky will be known in history as a hero to his country.

13.01.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Before Taking Office, L.A.’s Mayor Said She Would Not Go Abroad Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles has been criticized for being out of the country when the wildfires broke out. Three years ago, she promised in an interview to cut back on her world travel and focus o...

Before taking office, Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles had said she would not go abroad. She was overseas when wildfires erupted.

13.01.2025 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 299    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 242    πŸ“Œ 23
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California Republicans Flee to Mar-a-Lago as LA Burns Instead of providing leadership, they decided to kiss Trump’s ring

NEW: Nearly every California Republican in Congress fled the state to Mar-a-Lago as LA continues to burn.

12.01.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 9679    πŸ” 4029    πŸ’¬ 1210    πŸ“Œ 543
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Column: 'Are you OK?' Thank you for asking about us in fire-ravaged L.A. If you live in Southern California, you're getting the messages via text, email, IMs, chats and every other way imaginable: People worldwide asking if you are safe.

LA Times columnist @lorraineali.bsky.social with a powerful piece:

12.01.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 831    πŸ” 140    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 8
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β€˜Will Pay Any Amount:’ Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A. Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.

Some wealthy property owners in California are hiring private fire crews, which can cost thousands of dollars a day. Demand for private firefighting has been rising as wildfires have grown in ferocity and frequency over the past several decades.

12.01.2025 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 267    πŸ” 81    πŸ’¬ 75    πŸ“Œ 67

I agree, but can we also point out that news outlets aren’t highlighting the devastating events in Gaza and how the current Administration is assisting in that? It has been a betrayal to the Democratic Party.

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