Karen Dolan
@karendolan.bsky.social
Policy Wonk. Cork Dork. Policy Analyst. Political Writer. Mom to a kickass changemaker, #Poverty #Wine #TransRights #Vegan #Policy
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NEW: Trump has baselessly claimed unfettered permission to slash spending already approved by lawmakers. These repeated "pocket recissions" are unconstitutional, illegal, and must be rejected.
IPS scholar @karendolan.bsky.social:
IPS scholar @karendolan.bsky.social:
Trump Replaces GOP’s Pocket Constitutions with Unconstitutional ‘Pocket Recissions’ – DC Journal - InsideSources
During the rise of the GOP “Tea Party” on Capitol Hill, conservative members of Congress proudly displayed pocket Constitutions in their suit jackets. The
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September 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
NEW: Trump has baselessly claimed unfettered permission to slash spending already approved by lawmakers. These repeated "pocket recissions" are unconstitutional, illegal, and must be rejected.
IPS scholar @karendolan.bsky.social:
IPS scholar @karendolan.bsky.social:
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NEW: The U.S. Census just released its annual data on poverty, income, and health insurance for 2024.
It shows stagnation for most people, but a 4.2% income jump for those at the top — trends that will be majorly exacerbated by the Trump-GOP big, brutal bill. IPS scholar @karendolan.bsky.social:
It shows stagnation for most people, but a 4.2% income jump for those at the top — trends that will be majorly exacerbated by the Trump-GOP big, brutal bill. IPS scholar @karendolan.bsky.social:
The 2024 Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance data from the U.S. Census indicates some negative trends for families, even as it’s eclipsed by the devastation looming from the Reverse Robin Hood cuts ...
This continues the trend of disappointing numbers since the successes of 2021 in reducing childhood and overall poverty.
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September 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
NEW: The U.S. Census just released its annual data on poverty, income, and health insurance for 2024.
It shows stagnation for most people, but a 4.2% income jump for those at the top — trends that will be majorly exacerbated by the Trump-GOP big, brutal bill. IPS scholar @karendolan.bsky.social:
It shows stagnation for most people, but a 4.2% income jump for those at the top — trends that will be majorly exacerbated by the Trump-GOP big, brutal bill. IPS scholar @karendolan.bsky.social:
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Today it was confirmed that the president told the world's most infamous pedophile and child sex trafficker: "We have certain things in common."
For any other president, it would be the biggest scandal of their lives, possibly career-ending.
For Trump, it's just Monday.
For any other president, it would be the biggest scandal of their lives, possibly career-ending.
For Trump, it's just Monday.
The Wall Street Journal just published the photo of the birthday letter from Trump to Epstein.
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
September 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Today it was confirmed that the president told the world's most infamous pedophile and child sex trafficker: "We have certain things in common."
For any other president, it would be the biggest scandal of their lives, possibly career-ending.
For Trump, it's just Monday.
For any other president, it would be the biggest scandal of their lives, possibly career-ending.
For Trump, it's just Monday.
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CNN put together a clip of RKF Jr denying today he linked antidepressants and mass shootings, followed by a clip of RFK Jr last week linking antidepressants and mass shootings
September 5, 2025 at 1:14 AM
CNN put together a clip of RKF Jr denying today he linked antidepressants and mass shootings, followed by a clip of RFK Jr last week linking antidepressants and mass shootings
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I am once again asking you to stop sending us money.
But we do need your time. ⏰
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But we do need your time. ⏰
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September 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I am once again asking you to stop sending us money.
But we do need your time. ⏰
zohranfornyc.com/events
But we do need your time. ⏰
zohranfornyc.com/events
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More than 300k Black women being pushed out of the labor market while white men gained 365k more jobs is what we mean when we refer to racism as systemic.
September 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
More than 300k Black women being pushed out of the labor market while white men gained 365k more jobs is what we mean when we refer to racism as systemic.
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Yesterday, President Trump said of RFK: “I like the fact that he's different."
Yes. RFK is *different.*
He’s the first HHS secretary to actively endanger children by undermining what doctors & scientists around the world know to be true:
Vaccines have saved millions of lives.
Yes. RFK is *different.*
He’s the first HHS secretary to actively endanger children by undermining what doctors & scientists around the world know to be true:
Vaccines have saved millions of lives.
September 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Yesterday, President Trump said of RFK: “I like the fact that he's different."
Yes. RFK is *different.*
He’s the first HHS secretary to actively endanger children by undermining what doctors & scientists around the world know to be true:
Vaccines have saved millions of lives.
Yes. RFK is *different.*
He’s the first HHS secretary to actively endanger children by undermining what doctors & scientists around the world know to be true:
Vaccines have saved millions of lives.
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Data shows us that Black women are disproportionately impacted by federal workforce cuts.
Why is this the case? CBPP Chief Economist @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social provides analysis on the August #JobsReport released this morning. www.youtube.com/shorts/3R8t4...
Why is this the case? CBPP Chief Economist @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social provides analysis on the August #JobsReport released this morning. www.youtube.com/shorts/3R8t4...
Black Women Have Been Hit Hard By Federal Workforce Cuts According to August Jobs Report
YouTube video by Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
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September 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Data shows us that Black women are disproportionately impacted by federal workforce cuts.
Why is this the case? CBPP Chief Economist @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social provides analysis on the August #JobsReport released this morning. www.youtube.com/shorts/3R8t4...
Why is this the case? CBPP Chief Economist @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social provides analysis on the August #JobsReport released this morning. www.youtube.com/shorts/3R8t4...
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NEW: Trump promised an anti-war presidency. Instead, he’s expanding the “forever wars” in the Middle East, East Africa, the Caribbean, and here at home.
Resisting Trump must include resisting his militarism. Azadeh Shahshahani of Project South and IPS scholar Khury Petersen-Smith in @newsweek.com:
Resisting Trump must include resisting his militarism. Azadeh Shahshahani of Project South and IPS scholar Khury Petersen-Smith in @newsweek.com:
Trump Promised an Antiwar Presidency. He's Delivered the Opposite | Opinion
From bombing the Middle East to deploying troops on U.S. soil, wars under President Donald Trump are becoming more deadly and expansive.
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September 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
NEW: Trump promised an anti-war presidency. Instead, he’s expanding the “forever wars” in the Middle East, East Africa, the Caribbean, and here at home.
Resisting Trump must include resisting his militarism. Azadeh Shahshahani of Project South and IPS scholar Khury Petersen-Smith in @newsweek.com:
Resisting Trump must include resisting his militarism. Azadeh Shahshahani of Project South and IPS scholar Khury Petersen-Smith in @newsweek.com:
@americanhomeshield.bsky.social you’re basically committing fraud now. It’s been almost 6 weeks that you have not provided me service and I’ve paid you thousands. Anyone else getting screwed by this horrendous company? I know there are. Pls report them to BBB
August 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
@americanhomeshield.bsky.social you’re basically committing fraud now. It’s been almost 6 weeks that you have not provided me service and I’ve paid you thousands. Anyone else getting screwed by this horrendous company? I know there are. Pls report them to BBB
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Immigrants aren’t stealing your jobs.
But employers are stealing $50 billion in wages from workers each year.
But employers are stealing $50 billion in wages from workers each year.
August 26, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Immigrants aren’t stealing your jobs.
But employers are stealing $50 billion in wages from workers each year.
But employers are stealing $50 billion in wages from workers each year.
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Cal Poly Pomona canceled a job fair because ICE and the FBI signed up as employers.
August 26, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Cal Poly Pomona canceled a job fair because ICE and the FBI signed up as employers.
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So let me get this straight: Jack Smith investigates a guy who tried to overturn an election and incited an insurrection… and he’s the one being investigated?
We’re not a serious country. We’re a banana republic with better branding…but that’s going to shit, too.
We’re not a serious country. We’re a banana republic with better branding…but that’s going to shit, too.
August 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
So let me get this straight: Jack Smith investigates a guy who tried to overturn an election and incited an insurrection… and he’s the one being investigated?
We’re not a serious country. We’re a banana republic with better branding…but that’s going to shit, too.
We’re not a serious country. We’re a banana republic with better branding…but that’s going to shit, too.
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we are currently watching an entire political party run cover for the most notorious sex trafficking ring in modern human history
July 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
we are currently watching an entire political party run cover for the most notorious sex trafficking ring in modern human history
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ATTN: If you’re one of the 1,000 FBI agents who reviewed the Epstein files, feel free to reach out to me via signal (in my bio). I’ll keep you anonymous- as I have the thousands of current and former federal workers who have sent me tips. Please share this widely. 🙏🏻
July 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
ATTN: If you’re one of the 1,000 FBI agents who reviewed the Epstein files, feel free to reach out to me via signal (in my bio). I’ll keep you anonymous- as I have the thousands of current and former federal workers who have sent me tips. Please share this widely. 🙏🏻
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Just heard Bill Kristol, former chief of staff for Dan Quayle, say he thinks ICE should be defunded and that the entire DHS should probably be disbanded, which puts him to the left of maybe the majority of elected Democrats. Truly wild times we’re living in.
July 1, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Just heard Bill Kristol, former chief of staff for Dan Quayle, say he thinks ICE should be defunded and that the entire DHS should probably be disbanded, which puts him to the left of maybe the majority of elected Democrats. Truly wild times we’re living in.
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Senate Republicans are trying to jam through their “Big Beautiful Bill" that would kick 17 MILLION people off of their health care.
I’m on the Senate floor to say NO.
youtube.com/live/6RL1Aj8...
I’m on the Senate floor to say NO.
youtube.com/live/6RL1Aj8...
Why we can’t let the “Big Beautiful Bill” pass.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
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June 29, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Senate Republicans are trying to jam through their “Big Beautiful Bill" that would kick 17 MILLION people off of their health care.
I’m on the Senate floor to say NO.
youtube.com/live/6RL1Aj8...
I’m on the Senate floor to say NO.
youtube.com/live/6RL1Aj8...
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In today’s episode of What Are They Thinking: “If you don’t see a hurricane coming… does it really exist?”
🚨 The Dept of Defense is shutting down its weather satellite program. No more data. No more updates. Meteorologists are scrambling—and we’re heading into peak storm season.
Brilliant timing.
🚨 The Dept of Defense is shutting down its weather satellite program. No more data. No more updates. Meteorologists are scrambling—and we’re heading into peak storm season.
Brilliant timing.
June 30, 2025 at 2:15 AM
In today’s episode of What Are They Thinking: “If you don’t see a hurricane coming… does it really exist?”
🚨 The Dept of Defense is shutting down its weather satellite program. No more data. No more updates. Meteorologists are scrambling—and we’re heading into peak storm season.
Brilliant timing.
🚨 The Dept of Defense is shutting down its weather satellite program. No more data. No more updates. Meteorologists are scrambling—and we’re heading into peak storm season.
Brilliant timing.
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Just a reminder that while her ex nonstop soils himself in public with tasteless displays of wealth and look-at-me, thirsty nonsense, Mackenzie Scott has given away close to $20 billion to 1,600 charities, no strings attached and without any need for recognition.
June 30, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Just a reminder that while her ex nonstop soils himself in public with tasteless displays of wealth and look-at-me, thirsty nonsense, Mackenzie Scott has given away close to $20 billion to 1,600 charities, no strings attached and without any need for recognition.
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New Congressional Budget Office (CBO) numbers confirm what we already knew – the reconciliation bill is getting worse, not better. The Senate bill will cut health care more deeply than the House bill and leave more people uninsured. www.cbo.gov/publication/...
Estimated Budgetary Effects of an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Relative to the Budget Enforcement Baseline for Consideration in the Senate
As posted on the website of the Senate Committee on the Budget on June 27, 2025
www.cbo.gov
June 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
New Congressional Budget Office (CBO) numbers confirm what we already knew – the reconciliation bill is getting worse, not better. The Senate bill will cut health care more deeply than the House bill and leave more people uninsured. www.cbo.gov/publication/...
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People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
June 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid