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@ashmeadow.bsky.social
writer & artist. outspoken woman. Resisting injustice. Like to have to fun & make friends in the meantime
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November 25, 2025 at 3:28 AM
If you’re interested in politics, women’s rights, global issues, or media impact, check out my publication: “Cross My Heart” on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/ashleytr... & join the chat
You can also see my pieces on Medium too at medium.com/@ashleytripp20
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@apnews.com posting that they’re standing against #trump in court to report honestly & then having the AUDACITY to use the word “testing” in this article for Israeli attacks in Gaza (a BREAK of a ceasefire) destroys their credibility & should shame the writers & co
BREAKING: At least 24 people are dead and 54 wounded after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began in October, officials say.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 20 killed
Israel's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on October 10.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 12:17 AM
@apnews.com posting that they’re standing against #trump in court to report honestly & then having the AUDACITY to use the word “testing” in this article for Israeli attacks in Gaza (a BREAK of a ceasefire) destroys their credibility & should shame the writers & co
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Trump is getting rid of the Department of Education. You know who suffers the most?
The kid in Eastern Kentucky whose only meal is school lunch. The special needs student whose aide gets cut. The rural teacher buying supplies with her own money.
Hope those billionaire tax breaks were worth it.
The kid in Eastern Kentucky whose only meal is school lunch. The special needs student whose aide gets cut. The rural teacher buying supplies with her own money.
Hope those billionaire tax breaks were worth it.
Trump administration launches plan to dismantle Education Department
The department will shift responsibility for several of its core functions to other federal agencies.
www.politico.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Trump is getting rid of the Department of Education. You know who suffers the most?
The kid in Eastern Kentucky whose only meal is school lunch. The special needs student whose aide gets cut. The rural teacher buying supplies with her own money.
Hope those billionaire tax breaks were worth it.
The kid in Eastern Kentucky whose only meal is school lunch. The special needs student whose aide gets cut. The rural teacher buying supplies with her own money.
Hope those billionaire tax breaks were worth it.
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while I’m being cranky, access journalism needs to go. When the president does his “I’m alpha because I insulted you” thing somebody needs to fall on his sword and say “what the fuck is wrong with you, old man?” on a hot mic. the hero of the wizard of Oz is Toto.
November 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
while I’m being cranky, access journalism needs to go. When the president does his “I’m alpha because I insulted you” thing somebody needs to fall on his sword and say “what the fuck is wrong with you, old man?” on a hot mic. the hero of the wizard of Oz is Toto.
Wait… so if #immigrants have been a long standing problem #Dems didn’t address, why are they JUST NOW destroying the economy? This vile hatred can’t be tolerated or normalized any longer. Spewing hate so bad they have to put “blame” in the headline is embarrassing.
The DHS blamed immigrants for a number of problems known to be caused by outside economic factors.
Department Of Homeland Security Blames Immigrants For Grocery Prices And Healthcare Costs
The DHS blamed immigrants for a number of problems known to be caused by outside economic factors.
www.forbes.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Wait… so if #immigrants have been a long standing problem #Dems didn’t address, why are they JUST NOW destroying the economy? This vile hatred can’t be tolerated or normalized any longer. Spewing hate so bad they have to put “blame” in the headline is embarrassing.
If the #POTUS calling for execution of representatives of the opposing party why tf isn’t EVERY #congressperson calling for an IMMEDIATE #impeachment ??? #MikePence learned this lesson the 1st time around… violence, fear, and absolute power has ALWAYS been the endgame #politics #dems #reps #congress
November 21, 2025 at 5:32 AM
If the #POTUS calling for execution of representatives of the opposing party why tf isn’t EVERY #congressperson calling for an IMMEDIATE #impeachment ??? #MikePence learned this lesson the 1st time around… violence, fear, and absolute power has ALWAYS been the endgame #politics #dems #reps #congress
I’d just realllyyyyy like to emphasize that any #Democratic candidate up for #Senate to replace #McConnell in the midterms is doing a really bad job of getting their name & platform out there. It’s time to put away the old way if we really want to see change - if other red states did it, so can #KY
November 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I’d just realllyyyyy like to emphasize that any #Democratic candidate up for #Senate to replace #McConnell in the midterms is doing a really bad job of getting their name & platform out there. It’s time to put away the old way if we really want to see change - if other red states did it, so can #KY
Reeling at overall failure from #Democrats on the heels of #ZohranMamdani ’s win, this is necessary for how progressives survive the future. #Dems step up or get out!
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @democrats.org #nyc #politics #shutdown #dems #leftists #progress
medium.com/counterarts/...
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @democrats.org #nyc #politics #shutdown #dems #leftists #progress
medium.com/counterarts/...
“Mamdani” is Bigger Than Zohran
A new progressive youth movement
medium.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Reeling at overall failure from #Democrats on the heels of #ZohranMamdani ’s win, this is necessary for how progressives survive the future. #Dems step up or get out!
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @democrats.org #nyc #politics #shutdown #dems #leftists #progress
medium.com/counterarts/...
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @democrats.org #nyc #politics #shutdown #dems #leftists #progress
medium.com/counterarts/...
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Democrats seem to think the pivoting to the center makes them most electable but all it does it piss *everyone* off.
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Democrats seem to think the pivoting to the center makes them most electable but all it does it piss *everyone* off.
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
Wow I wonder if #democrats throwing #Americans who’ve suffered from no paychecks, the loss of #SNAP, etc for > a month during the #shutdown under the bus has anything to do with their stock portfolios & the billionaires they work for??? Methinks it does
Way to capitulate to #Republicans & give us 0
Way to capitulate to #Republicans & give us 0
Consumers have expressed growing concerns about the shutdown’s potential impact on the economy in recent weeks.
Nvidia, Meta, More Lead Stock Rally As Shutdown Deal Advances
Consumers have expressed growing concerns about the shutdown’s potential impact on the economy in recent weeks.
www.forbes.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Wow I wonder if #democrats throwing #Americans who’ve suffered from no paychecks, the loss of #SNAP, etc for > a month during the #shutdown under the bus has anything to do with their stock portfolios & the billionaires they work for??? Methinks it does
Way to capitulate to #Republicans & give us 0
Way to capitulate to #Republicans & give us 0
Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once.
The valiant never taste of death but once.
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Every time you generalize red states remember there are people like this fighting back & always have been!
Sick coal miners deep in Trump country fight back, saying they are being suffocated by government policies aimed at helping industry while stripping away worker health and safety regulations written in blood over decades.
Deep in Trump country, coal miners with black lung say government is suffocating the 'working man'
Lisa Emery, a respiratory therapist, is deeply concerned about West Virginia coal miners suffering from black lung disease.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Every time you generalize red states remember there are people like this fighting back & always have been!
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I do think yesterday’s results reinforced the dynamic that while much of the American leadership class is chickenshit, most of the electorate is not
November 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I do think yesterday’s results reinforced the dynamic that while much of the American leadership class is chickenshit, most of the electorate is not
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Big day for people who care about other people
November 5, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Big day for people who care about other people
As MILLIONS have lost food security over the weekend it’s good to know an exorbitant billionaire became a number we can’t even comprehend RICHER by killing the environment, ending jobs, & destroying brains. #americandream #politics #eattherich
Jeff Bezos’ stake in Amazon is up almost $30 billion since Friday.
Jeff Bezos Becomes $10 Billion Richer As Amazon’s OpenAI Deal Boosts Stock
Jeff Bezos’ stake in Amazon is up almost $30 billion since Friday.
www.forbes.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
As MILLIONS have lost food security over the weekend it’s good to know an exorbitant billionaire became a number we can’t even comprehend RICHER by killing the environment, ending jobs, & destroying brains. #americandream #politics #eattherich
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American Medical Association Introduces New Highly Effective Placebo Doctors https://theonion.com/american-medical-association-introduces-new-highly-effe-1819576542/
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
American Medical Association Introduces New Highly Effective Placebo Doctors https://theonion.com/american-medical-association-introduces-new-highly-effe-1819576542/
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If the GOP doesn’t want tax dollars going to food, healthcare, housing, ed, SS, veterans’ care, housing, research, science, art, infrastructure, transit, childcare, the environment, public broadcasting, diplomacy, regulatory agencies, or job training… WTF are we paying them for?
November 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
If the GOP doesn’t want tax dollars going to food, healthcare, housing, ed, SS, veterans’ care, housing, research, science, art, infrastructure, transit, childcare, the environment, public broadcasting, diplomacy, regulatory agencies, or job training… WTF are we paying them for?
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Oh, some SNAP recipients are breaking the law with their benefits? Well, I have some super upsetting news for you about our entire national government.
October 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Oh, some SNAP recipients are breaking the law with their benefits? Well, I have some super upsetting news for you about our entire national government.
Devastating to watch a college in a #rural area cancel their free book program not because it wasn’t essential, but simply to be aligned with federal regulation. #EKU
After four years of providing free textbooks to undergraduates, Eastern Kentucky University is changing its BookSmart program.
EKU ending free textbook program due to federal regulations
After four years of providing free textbooks to undergraduates, Eastern Kentucky University is changing its BookSmart program.
www.wkyt.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Just a reminder for #Kentucky voters suffering right now, #AndyBarr wanted to make it HARDER for #Kentuckians to get #SNAP (ie access to food) - remember this when voting!
October 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Just a reminder for #Kentucky voters suffering right now, #AndyBarr wanted to make it HARDER for #Kentuckians to get #SNAP (ie access to food) - remember this when voting!
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Governor @andybeshearky.bsky.social won't let Kentucky families go hungry without a fight. He's suing the USDA to force them to fund SNAP benefits for more than 600,000 Kentuckians during the Republican shutdown.
The emergency funds exist. They just refuse to use them.
The emergency funds exist. They just refuse to use them.
October 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Governor @andybeshearky.bsky.social won't let Kentucky families go hungry without a fight. He's suing the USDA to force them to fund SNAP benefits for more than 600,000 Kentuckians during the Republican shutdown.
The emergency funds exist. They just refuse to use them.
The emergency funds exist. They just refuse to use them.
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What, wouldst thou have me go and beg my food?
October 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
What, wouldst thou have me go and beg my food?
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Completely cruel and heartless.
October 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Completely cruel and heartless.
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Yes, they’re using the shutdown to turn off SNAP benefits.
No, they don’t have to.
No, they don’t have to.
October 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Yes, they’re using the shutdown to turn off SNAP benefits.
No, they don’t have to.
No, they don’t have to.
They. Are. Attacking. #Sanctuaries. They’re going after these centers- intended for protection-to hunt people down.
Don’t ever pretend this is #Christianity. #Jesus would be ashamed AND THE #BIBLE BACKS THAT UP. The #WhiteHouse is using religion to hunt people
Don’t ever pretend this is #Christianity. #Jesus would be ashamed AND THE #BIBLE BACKS THAT UP. The #WhiteHouse is using religion to hunt people
The Shrine of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic church a short drive from the White House, was intended to be a sanctuary for worshippers. Now, its mostly immigrant congregation is steeped in fear.
Immigration crackdown stokes fear and solidarity at a Catholic church in DC
The Shrine of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic church a short drive from the White House, was intended to be a sanctuary for worshippers.
bit.ly
October 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
They. Are. Attacking. #Sanctuaries. They’re going after these centers- intended for protection-to hunt people down.
Don’t ever pretend this is #Christianity. #Jesus would be ashamed AND THE #BIBLE BACKS THAT UP. The #WhiteHouse is using religion to hunt people
Don’t ever pretend this is #Christianity. #Jesus would be ashamed AND THE #BIBLE BACKS THAT UP. The #WhiteHouse is using religion to hunt people