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Donna

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Bookworm, ΡθΚ, foster parent, special needs adoption, stuck on the Beltway. #StandWithUkraine

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Donna @derkinder.bsky.social · Mar 16

The Democratics need to align with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Physiological (food, shelter), Safety (security of body, health, family, employment, resources, property). Return to addressing basic needs and be known for it.

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Donna @derkinder.bsky.social · 2h

This is what integrity looks like.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 3h

BREAKING: Journalists exited the Pentagon after refusing to agree to the Trump administration's new restrictions on access.

Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

Journalists at the Pentagon turned in access badges and cleaned out their workspaces on Wednesday, the price for refusing to agree to new restrictions on their jobs being removal from being at the seat of U.S. military power.

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Donna @derkinder.bsky.social · 10h

I appreciated seeing these videos because they completely altered my perception of the type of person I thought her to be.

Donna @derkinder.bsky.social · 21h

Dear President Trump, practice disarming Putin first.

Donna @derkinder.bsky.social · 23h

Highly recommend! #Science #Medicine #Booksky

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Donna @derkinder.bsky.social · 23h

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Donna @derkinder.bsky.social · 1d

This is what integrity looks like.

Donna @derkinder.bsky.social · 1d

This is what integrity looks like.

Variety @variety.com · 1d

CNN, Fox News, ABC News, CBS News and NBC News refuse to sign the Pentagon's new press policy in a joint statement.

Read more here: variety.com/2025/tv/news...

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 1d

Over two-thirds of protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes analyzed in a recent study contained high levels of lead contamination that could pose risks to your health.

Some protein powders and shakes contain high levels of lead, new report finds

Over two-thirds of protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes analyzed in a recent study contained high levels of lead contamination that could pose risks to your health.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

President Donald Trump acknowledged a $20 billion bailout for Argentina would not primarily serve American interests, testing the patience of domestic farmers who have yet to receive their own relief from Trump’s trade war.

Trump says U.S. won’t benefit from $20 billion bailout for Argentina

By his own account, Trump is offering $20 billion to Argentina to help its politically aligned president, Javier Milei, who faces a possible financial crisis and a legislative election on Oct. 26.

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Axios @axios.com · 1d

NEW: Fox News declines to sign Pentagon's new press policy

Fox News declines to sign Pentagon's new press policy

Other conservative-leaning outlets have also indicated that they won't sign the pledge.

www.axios.com

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

Some 22 million Americans are set to lose health insurance subsidies by the end of the year.

Here's who it will affect and what will happen if the subsidies are allowed to expire:

Who will lose out when ACA health insurance subsidies expire?

Here’s a look at who could be affected by the end of the Affordable Care Act credits and how much prices could change.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could eliminate a key provision in the Voting Rights Act and reduce minority representation in Congress, reshaping the House in a way that hasn’t been seen in decades.