Donna Jo Wallace
@fiddledeejo.bsky.social
Fiddling, jewelry making, cats, fighting fascism. What else is there, really?
*Do you want to find my jewelry site? I'm at www.naturallynickelfree.com. or find my biz profile page @nnfree Thx!
*Do you want to find my jewelry site? I'm at www.naturallynickelfree.com. or find my biz profile page @nnfree Thx!
I can think of a few reasons to stay off of Amazon - but here's the best one yet. Man, they could really use their muscle to make things better, if they actually had courage. www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/wp-content/u...
www.immigrantdefenseproject.org
November 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I can think of a few reasons to stay off of Amazon - but here's the best one yet. Man, they could really use their muscle to make things better, if they actually had courage. www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/wp-content/u...
Okay, so this little guy, Simon (left) is our latest, greatest challenge in life. He's been with us for 6 weeks now, and he still has to get Maisie's vote (right). I am less discouraged than I was. That's all for now. #cats, #catintroduction, #newcat
November 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Okay, so this little guy, Simon (left) is our latest, greatest challenge in life. He's been with us for 6 weeks now, and he still has to get Maisie's vote (right). I am less discouraged than I was. That's all for now. #cats, #catintroduction, #newcat
Make them explain why. Don't make it easy for them by making up your own logic, as illogical as it is. IT SHOULD COME OUT OF THEIR OWN MOUTHS.
www.commondreams.org/news/usda-te... #SNAP #Cruelty #Foodstamps #Grocery
www.commondreams.org/news/usda-te... #SNAP #Cruelty #Foodstamps #Grocery
USDA Tells Grocery Stores They Can't Give Discounts to People Hit by Trump's Food Stamp Freeze | Common Dreams
As the Trump administration illegally withholds food assistance from 42 million Americans, it's also telling stores it's against the law for them to provide discounts to those struggling after being r...
www.commondreams.org
November 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Make them explain why. Don't make it easy for them by making up your own logic, as illogical as it is. IT SHOULD COME OUT OF THEIR OWN MOUTHS.
www.commondreams.org/news/usda-te... #SNAP #Cruelty #Foodstamps #Grocery
www.commondreams.org/news/usda-te... #SNAP #Cruelty #Foodstamps #Grocery
I’m so proud of our town for our No Kings!!! Rally showing and good spirit! Also I’m just loving Portland, and whoever wrote this fabulous frog song… ribbit ribbit. youtu.be/QGtBfOdnG24?...
The Ballad of the Portland Frog Brigade / Peaceful protest song
YouTube video by Hot Garbage Productions
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October 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I’m so proud of our town for our No Kings!!! Rally showing and good spirit! Also I’m just loving Portland, and whoever wrote this fabulous frog song… ribbit ribbit. youtu.be/QGtBfOdnG24?...
I just read this entire article on Bleeding Heartland, and it needs to be read. This sort of gaslighting is dangerous. I'll quote the author, Kira Baker: "Don't let them make an enemy out of me or out of 'Democrats.'"
New post by Kira Barker: My Charlie Kirk story: How I was introduced to Turning Point USA
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/09/15/m...
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/09/15/m...
My Charlie Kirk story: How I was introduced to Turning Point USA
Kira Barker: I would never celebrate Charlie Kirk's death. Don’t let them make an enemy out of me or out of “Democrats.”
www.bleedingheartland.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I just read this entire article on Bleeding Heartland, and it needs to be read. This sort of gaslighting is dangerous. I'll quote the author, Kira Baker: "Don't let them make an enemy out of me or out of 'Democrats.'"
Reposted by Donna Jo Wallace
If you can say yes - congratulations and thank you!!
September 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
If you can say yes - congratulations and thank you!!
Reposted by Donna Jo Wallace
I am having a hard time reconciling "Charlie Kirk was a fierce advocate of open dialogue and free expression" with "we must identify and persecute everyone who is insufficiently mournful"
After Charlie Kirk's death, teachers and professors nationwide fired or disciplined over social media posts
At least a dozen faculty and staff have faced fallout over insensitive comments online.
www.nbcnews.com
September 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I am having a hard time reconciling "Charlie Kirk was a fierce advocate of open dialogue and free expression" with "we must identify and persecute everyone who is insufficiently mournful"
Hey, Dems running for anything: (this is just me talking but...) Don't tell me your Political Strategy -- Tell me your Vision. Don't tell me we "need to fight for 'something'" ... tell me what you are personally fighting for. Thank you for listening.
September 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Hey, Dems running for anything: (this is just me talking but...) Don't tell me your Political Strategy -- Tell me your Vision. Don't tell me we "need to fight for 'something'" ... tell me what you are personally fighting for. Thank you for listening.
Welcome back, kids.
ICE can now enter K-12 schools − here’s what educators should know about student rights and privacy
Educators must obey the law, meaning schools cannot impede a criminal investigation. But students and teachers have rights, too.
theconversation.com
August 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Welcome back, kids.
I’m loving this - say it! youtu.be/R8AGEjj2Jds?...
IT AINT GONNA GO AWAY - ODE TO THE EPSTEIN FILES
YouTube video by Cathy Fink Marcy Marxer
youtu.be
August 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I’m loving this - say it! youtu.be/R8AGEjj2Jds?...
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Texas Republicans have locked Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier inside the state house chamber and refuse to allow her to leave.
They are requiring Democrats to sign “permission slips” and have a police escort in order to leave the chamber, and she refuses to sign it.
They are requiring Democrats to sign “permission slips” and have a police escort in order to leave the chamber, and she refuses to sign it.
August 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Texas Republicans have locked Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier inside the state house chamber and refuse to allow her to leave.
They are requiring Democrats to sign “permission slips” and have a police escort in order to leave the chamber, and she refuses to sign it.
They are requiring Democrats to sign “permission slips” and have a police escort in order to leave the chamber, and she refuses to sign it.
Because Why? This is petty. #PBS www.commondreams.org/news/senate-...
Doing Trump's Bidding, Senate GOP Votes to Gut Public Media, Foreign Aid in Dead of Night | Common Dreams
"At 2 am, Republicans just passed a bill to defund public broadcasting and lifesaving aid because Trump told them to—they wouldn't even protect rural radio or emergency alerts."
www.commondreams.org
July 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Because Why? This is petty. #PBS www.commondreams.org/news/senate-...
I really want to hear this one - Wed. evening 7/16. I hope we have a TON of people there. Sometimes you just ask yourself: what if they throw this party, and nobody comes? At least I'll be there. www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Erasing History: When Truth Doesn't Matter. · Indivisible
Erasing History: When Truth Doesn't Matter. What is the economic and social impact of eliminating DEI?
Mark McCormick, Executive Director · The Kansas Black Leadership Council, NY Times best-sel...
www.mobilize.us
July 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I really want to hear this one - Wed. evening 7/16. I hope we have a TON of people there. Sometimes you just ask yourself: what if they throw this party, and nobody comes? At least I'll be there. www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
I do far too little of reading articles through to the end these days, but this one was worth it. www.commondreams.org/further/lame... Thank you #abbyzimet #vanityparade #soldiersdissent #commondreams
Lame: Pissed Soldiers, Squeaky Tanks, Fake Deals 'R Us | Common Dreams
Of course the long-coveted, savagely panned parade for a man-child who would be king was a bust, "a pathetic event for a pathetic president," notably in contrast to the estimated 11 million angry Amer...
www.commondreams.org
June 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I do far too little of reading articles through to the end these days, but this one was worth it. www.commondreams.org/further/lame... Thank you #abbyzimet #vanityparade #soldiersdissent #commondreams
Is there even a single reason to delay Impeaching Donald Trump? The man is dangerous. www.commondreams.org/news/iran-us... #impeachtrump #iran Step up, Congress!
As Trump Weighs Attack Plans, Iran Says US Intervention Would Be 'Recipe for All-Out War' | Common Dreams
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said it would be "extremely reckless" for the Trump administration to join Israel's bombing campaign.
www.commondreams.org
June 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Is there even a single reason to delay Impeaching Donald Trump? The man is dangerous. www.commondreams.org/news/iran-us... #impeachtrump #iran Step up, Congress!
#UniversityofIowa you had the opportunity to stand up, and instead you did this. RIP #DEI #HigherEd. dailyiowan.com/2025/03/13/u...
UI to close Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity on March 27
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The University of Iowa announced Thursday that the Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity will be permanently closed on March 27 under dire...
dailyiowan.com
June 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
#UniversityofIowa you had the opportunity to stand up, and instead you did this. RIP #DEI #HigherEd. dailyiowan.com/2025/03/13/u...
Help us all. www.commondreams.org/news/dangero...
'Dangerous Power Grab' as Supreme Court Sides With DOGE on Social Security Data | Common Dreams
"This action by six far-right justices is an affront to every principle of government transparency and the rule of law."
www.commondreams.org
June 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Help us all. www.commondreams.org/news/dangero...
Oh yes, please, let's definitely dominate the news cycle with a blow up between the Two Worst Narcissists on the planet. Think, people; and look toward whatever they think they're distracting us from.
June 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Oh yes, please, let's definitely dominate the news cycle with a blow up between the Two Worst Narcissists on the planet. Think, people; and look toward whatever they think they're distracting us from.
I am seriously not calling that budget farce a big-beautiful anything. I'm calling it the PRINCE JOHN BILL, and asking the Congress to summon their inner Robin Hood! What a travesty. www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/05/22/h...
House Republicans vote to take food, health care away from Iowans
Laura Belin: Tens of thousands of Iowans would lose their health insurance, food assistance, or both under the "big, beautiful bill."
www.bleedingheartland.com
May 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I am seriously not calling that budget farce a big-beautiful anything. I'm calling it the PRINCE JOHN BILL, and asking the Congress to summon their inner Robin Hood! What a travesty. www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/05/22/h...
They cannot claim that anti-abortion policies are about morality. The stories that we said were coming ... well they are here. Pro-choice is Pro-life. Full stop. www.commondreams.org/news/abortio... #prochoicemama
'No Family Should Have to Endure This': Georgia Doctors Keep Brain-Dead Woman Alive Under Abortion Ban | Common Dreams
Georgia's "heartbeat law" is back in the news as a family is forced to keep a brain-dead pregnant woman on life support to deliver her fetus. The family's anguish highlights the lack of autonomy in re...
www.commondreams.org
May 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
They cannot claim that anti-abortion policies are about morality. The stories that we said were coming ... well they are here. Pro-choice is Pro-life. Full stop. www.commondreams.org/news/abortio... #prochoicemama
Happening Now. Call. bit.ly/4k8p2cG
'Under Cover of Night,' GOP Unveils Plan to Kick Over 8 Million Off Medicaid | Common Dreams
House Republicans late Sunday unveiled legislation that analysts said
would rip Medicaid coverage from millions of low-income Americans.
bit.ly
May 12, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Happening Now. Call. bit.ly/4k8p2cG
Impeachment is not a frill to make us feel fluffy and happy. It is a tool to be used when the people need it. bit.ly/4dbmLLx Also, read it on CommonDreams. bit.ly/437kTyK CONGRESS ...ARE YOU LISTENING ...?
IMPEACH TRUMP. AGAIN.
Impeach Trump. Sign the petition NOW to defend democracy and demand accountability! He is disqualified from office, and has violated the U.S. Constitution.
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May 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Impeachment is not a frill to make us feel fluffy and happy. It is a tool to be used when the people need it. bit.ly/4dbmLLx Also, read it on CommonDreams. bit.ly/437kTyK CONGRESS ...ARE YOU LISTENING ...?
Good job, Salt Lake City!
Utah passed a law to ban Pride flags.
Salt Lake City created new official city flags that incorporated banned flag features, so they can be flown w/o breaking the law.
"So shines a good deed in a wearing world."
Salt Lake City created new official city flags that incorporated banned flag features, so they can be flown w/o breaking the law.
"So shines a good deed in a wearing world."
If approved, SLC would have 4 flag designs. It's current, as well as one tied to Progress Pride, Juneteenth and Transgender designs as seen here #utpol:
May 8, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Good job, Salt Lake City!
Hypocrisy, people ... Here we go... who is this guy anyway? There's a law against this. He can't actually get names and addresses from a non-profit (even one that supports immigrants) but apparently, he wants to try anyway. EMPLOY THE LAW. www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/05/06/c...
Charley Thomson's blatant overreach as he ignores Iowa law
Randy Evans: State Representative Charley Thomson is using his office to bully an immigrant rights group to hand over private information.
www.bleedingheartland.com
May 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Hypocrisy, people ... Here we go... who is this guy anyway? There's a law against this. He can't actually get names and addresses from a non-profit (even one that supports immigrants) but apparently, he wants to try anyway. EMPLOY THE LAW. www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/05/06/c...