Rose Rudd @roseannerudd@qoto.org

It's been four weeks since my colleague and friend Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia. He remains in isolation despite entreaties by U.S. officials & many others.

I continue to stand with Evan and his family in asking for his immediate release. #IStandWithEvan

https://www.wsj.com/news/evan-gershkovich

Just as my father died, my wife discovered a robin's nest on a wreath at our door. We have been waiting anxiously as we've watched the mother in the nest, hoping. Then, this morning, capturing a glimpse as the mom was off finding breakfast, new life:

#DogsOfMastodon

@kbsez @GottaLaff @Teri_Kanefield I'm a former trial lawyer, former prosecutor, and current mediator. I have both represented and sued some of the largest companies in the world. I am very experienced, and VERY good, at what I do.

At trial, Dominion would not and could not have received an apology. Period. The vanishingly rare circumstances in which a court could order a retraction do not exist here.

At trial, Dominion would not have received $787.5 million, which is 45x its highest annual earnings. If a jury awarded it that much, the court almost certainly would have reduced it on remittitur.

This is a superb and stunning settlement. Dominion has hurt Fox badly, exposed Fox's lies, and done the American public a massive service. If you feel otherwise, fine – but that's all it is: a feeling. Factually, you are incorrect, and to soothe your feelings you should take recourse to bourbon or cannabis, not social media.

Thank you.

#CAD tool developers - please add a #catMode to your products.

This would be a helpful feature where a cat has arrived and is lying on your arm, and now the user interface needs a complete parallel set of one-handed shortcuts.

You'll need to do this twice, as the cat may lay on either your left or right arm.

#kthxbye #UX

From #Russia #opposition activist Vladimir #Kara-Murza 's statement:
" I know that the day will come when the darkness over our country will dissipate. When it will be recognized that two times two is still four; when a war will be called a war, and a usurper a usurper; and when those who kindled and unleashed this war, rather than those who tried to stop it, will be recognized as criminals"
More: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/10/vladimir-kara-murza-final-statement-court/

Lighter tweeting today as I amend university forms to disclose my selling grades to my students. Apologies for the innocent oversight.

IT'S GONNA BE A SPRINT FINISH FOR THE WOMENS' FIELD AT THE #BostonMarathon

SORRY ABOUT THE ALL CAPS BUT I AM VERY EXCITED!!! 😭

Liveblog: https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2023/04/17/live-updates-the-2023-boston-marathon

🏆 WINNER!

Evans Chebet scores a win in the #BostonMarathon!

Live updates from the race: https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2023/04/17/live-updates-the-2023-boston-marathon

"Already, there are an estimated 7 million people currently living with dementia in the US—about 1 in 10 older Americans. By 2040, that figure is expected to nearly double, but as a country, and as individuals, we still have no fucking idea how to deal with this disease." https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/04/sen-dianne-feinsteins-saga-is-a-very-public-example-of-a-national-crisis/

A smile for your timeline.. 😊😉

Such a beautiful day 🤩

#Ireland #BearaPeninsula #nature #landscape #sunshine

Breaking: Florida legislature to dissolve itself in perpetuity after having banned everything except guns. “Our work here is done,” one legislator explained.

Covid just killed my father. This is irresponsible. It is not over, damnit.
It’s time to end the five-day isolation guidance for covid https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/12/covid-cdc-five-day-isolation-guidance/

This is exactly the kind of glossy, airbrushed image that the Washington Post and others usually go to when describing a mass shooter. So long as he’s white.

"The man behind a massive leak ... is a young, charismatic gun enthusiast who shared highly classified documents with a group of far-flung acquaintances searching for companionship amid the isolation of the pandemic."

Kudos to AFSA President Eric Rubin for highlighting this. When asked what has been the most dangerous aspect of my job as a foreign correspondent I always reply: “Sitting in the back seat of a Third World taxi.” https://afsa.org/road-safety-clear-and-present-danger

Meet Bayley, the real life version of Snoopy.. 😊

🎥 IG: bayley.sheepadoodle

Senator Feinstein has missed 60 of 82 votes this year. Her absence from the Judiciary Committee has put an indefinite hold on all judicial nominations.

She must resign, and Newsom must appoint a replacement who would not seek a full term, like Barbara Boxer or Jerry Brown. https://jezebel.com/dianne-feinstein-is-mia-and-her-absence-is-holding-up-1850323457

🇬🇧🇺🇦 British servicemen see off Ukrainian soldiers returning to Ukraine after training in Britain. #StandWithUkraine #UkrainianArmy

Egg with a pearl earring