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Betsy Skagen

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Mixed Media & Laser Artist. Writer & Editor. Carepartner of spouse with Traumatic Brain Injury Relentless believer of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity (& Golden Retrievers). Shop small: www.BetsySkagen.com #artist #mixedmediaart #laserart #Minnesotaartist

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Betsy Skagen @betsyskagen.bsky.social · Jan 20

I Matter. Created 2020.
#mixedmediaartist #mixedmediaart #Collage #collageartist #blacklivesmatter #minnesotaartist #creativity #dei #Diversity #Inclusion

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Betsy Skagen @betsyskagen.bsky.social · Sep 12

Trouble is then Vance take over and things could get even worse

Betsy Skagen @betsyskagen.bsky.social · Jul 7

Michael, I tried to think of something to say that doesn't sound like usual drivel-but turns out-I am just another fan with nothing original. Yet...I still say: I miss you, your lyrics, your achingly beautiful voice & the magic of collaborating in R.E.M. Thank you for bringing light into the world.

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Betsy Skagen @betsyskagen.bsky.social · Jun 5

Ha!

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Gary R Simonds @garys79.bsky.social · Jun 1

She needs to be removed
Such an attitude is treasonous with respect to our constitutions and the American soul

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Betsy Skagen @betsyskagen.bsky.social · Jun 1

Why are politicians & mainstream media not covering Trump's delusional state. He just posted on truth social that Biden was executed and was cloned? Batshit crazy. How can he legally still serve? @amyklobuchar.com @corybooker.com @nbcnews.com @cnn.com @cbsnews.com @nytimes.com @altnps.bsky.social

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@Boom-WhatsGoingOn.bsky.social @boom-whatsgoingon.bsky.social · May 27

This is thoughtful and very accurate message!

VOTE OUT ALL REPUBLICANS!
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · May 21

Trump doesn't give a crap about South Africa. But he does care about making white Americans scared of Black people. Racism is his jet fuel.

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Betsy Skagen @betsyskagen.bsky.social · Apr 28

I canceled our Paramount Plus subscription today because I do not support a state-sponsored press.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Apr 28

ILLINOIS… Gov. Pritzker…

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Apr 28

New in PN: Arresting judges is a 5-alarm escalation

"It’s not just that Dugan was arrested, but how she was arrested. The whole point was to cause a scene. There’s no allegation she was attempting to evade arrest, but the FBI still forced a sitting judge to do a perp walk at her place of work."

Arresting judges is a 5-alarm escalation

What would you say if you saw it in another country?

www.publicnotice.co

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Julie DiCaro @juliedicaro.bsky.social · Apr 26

This is some straight-up Gilead shit.

It wasn't one big thing, it was a million little things.

Newsweek @newsweek.com · Apr 24

A new executive order from the White House targets the Equal Credit Opportunity Act which was written to prevent sex-based credit discrimination.

Trump executive order raises alarm over women's financial independence

www.newsweek.com

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · Apr 26

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Apr 24

Pete Hegseth installed a make-up station at the Pentagon.

JD Vance loves a smoky dark eyeliner.

Trump cakes on orange base till he resembles an Oompa Loompa.

And these guys say LGBTQs are threatening gender norms?

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · Apr 24

So Fox poll says Trump is at 33% on tariffs and inflation; 38% on taxes and the economy. But but but immigration ... well, about that.

David Nir @davidnir.com · Apr 24

Life comes at you fast: Trump now underwater on immigration in Fox News poll.

@gelliottmorris.com: 1

“Don’t raise the salience!”: 0

www.foxnews.com/official-pol...

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Betsy Skagen @betsyskagen.bsky.social · Apr 19

@mcuban.bsky.social I just read about your generosity to workers when you sell a company. Just so you know, if I were a billionaire, I'd be YOUR kind of billionaire. Oh & if you want to hire a 59 y.o. (in denial she turned 60) witty writer, editor & artist, I'm absolutely available.

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Amy Tan, MD @amytanmd.bsky.social · Apr 19

OMG. So very true.

Absolutely Petrify Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · Apr 19

Your periodic reminder that one way to think about privilege is: who's allowed to make mistakes?

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Betsy Skagen @betsyskagen.bsky.social · Apr 18

Is it just me, or does anyone else fear that the Right will use these pictures to insist that the prisoners are not being kept in horrible conditions and they don't have it that bad? #kilmar #KilmarAbregoGarcia #immigration #felon47 #torture #elsalvador

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · Apr 16

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Betsy Skagen @betsyskagen.bsky.social · Apr 14

In spring, anyone living in central/northern Minnesota is guaranteed to be innudated with posts about one of three things:
1. Mud.
2. Ice out
3. First loon sighting

We know our priorities.

BTW I make and sell the loon article. #spring #loon #art #Minnesotaartist #Minnesota

Betsy Skagen @betsyskagen.bsky.social · Apr 14

Ahhh...to be Gen X
80s: graduate college, can't find professional job that pays more than 5 bucks/hour.

2000s: promotions nearly impossible due to all the boomers in high level jobs

2025: nearing retirement and tariffs decimate 401ks.
#genx #retirement #tariffs

Betsy Skagen @betsyskagen.bsky.social · Apr 14

Heaven on earth

Betsy Skagen @betsyskagen.bsky.social · Apr 13

Imagine the results if they lie detectored Trump. #felon47 #liedetector

Betsy Skagen @betsyskagen.bsky.social · Apr 12

New elevator speech?: I make art.