Kristen MK
@kristenmk.bsky.social
Works in Aerospace, supports empirical facts, fair districts, funding public schools & human rights for all. Working for reason & common sense here in Ohio.
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Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
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Republicans treat Democrats in D.C. like chumps even before the vote.
Q: Will you assure House Democrats they'll get a vote on ACA subsidies by a date certain?
MIKE JOHNSON: Ah -- no. I'm not promising anyone anything.
MIKE JOHNSON: Ah -- no. I'm not promising anyone anything.
November 10, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Republicans treat Democrats in D.C. like chumps even before the vote.
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did not know the numbers
November 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
did not know the numbers
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Folks this is not a candid shot of the man at 11PM on a weekend, this is what he was doing while sitting in the middle of an internationally broadcast major press conference in the Oval Office
He is cooked, get him out of there ASAP—before we find ourselves in the midst of a second Great Depression
He is cooked, get him out of there ASAP—before we find ourselves in the midst of a second Great Depression
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Folks this is not a candid shot of the man at 11PM on a weekend, this is what he was doing while sitting in the middle of an internationally broadcast major press conference in the Oval Office
He is cooked, get him out of there ASAP—before we find ourselves in the midst of a second Great Depression
He is cooked, get him out of there ASAP—before we find ourselves in the midst of a second Great Depression
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“I’ve been a minimum wage worker my whole life. I feel like my government is attacking their own people.”
November 9, 2025 at 6:18 AM
“I’ve been a minimum wage worker my whole life. I feel like my government is attacking their own people.”
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"We spoke with nine C-level U.S. airline executives and senior officials across six U.S. carriers for this story. They expressed varying degrees of skepticism, but none felt the cuts were without some level of political interference."
With little recourse, U.S. airline leaders skeptical of DOT flight cut justification theaircurrent.com/airlines/air... (via @willguisbond.com & @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
With little recourse, U.S. airline leaders skeptical of DOT flight cut justification
Concern about political motivation fills the void left by lack of FAA data
theaircurrent.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
"We spoke with nine C-level U.S. airline executives and senior officials across six U.S. carriers for this story. They expressed varying degrees of skepticism, but none felt the cuts were without some level of political interference."
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“Mommy! Mommy! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!”
— Leia Kahl, as she was overwhelmed by immigration agents’ tear gas.
Leia’s age: 2.
Via @natashakorecki.bsky.social
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
— Leia Kahl, as she was overwhelmed by immigration agents’ tear gas.
Leia’s age: 2.
Via @natashakorecki.bsky.social
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Chicago residents say kids tear-gassed due to nearby immigration enforcement
A Chicago mother tells NBC News she and her 2-year-old were hit with a chemical agent. Many residents say the city wasn’t a “war zone”— until immigration agents swept through.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM
“Mommy! Mommy! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!”
— Leia Kahl, as she was overwhelmed by immigration agents’ tear gas.
Leia’s age: 2.
Via @natashakorecki.bsky.social
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
— Leia Kahl, as she was overwhelmed by immigration agents’ tear gas.
Leia’s age: 2.
Via @natashakorecki.bsky.social
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to our analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.
(Published February)
(Published February)
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.
www.propublica.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to our analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.
(Published February)
(Published February)
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Yesterday, Democratic candidates won 3 Council seats in the town of Hudson, Ohio.
The sitting Republican Council President up for reelection in 2027 resigned today.
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The sitting Republican Council President up for reelection in 2027 resigned today.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Yesterday, Democratic candidates won 3 Council seats in the town of Hudson, Ohio.
The sitting Republican Council President up for reelection in 2027 resigned today.
👀 🤔
The sitting Republican Council President up for reelection in 2027 resigned today.
👀 🤔
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For those of us who've been paying attention, this has become what we expect, but for a lot of normies, this will read as Anne Frank level Nazi shit and it's breaking through.
Getting new details on this now:
As the arrest unfolded, teachers pleaded with the agents telling them the teacher had a work permit. The agents went into multiple rooms looking for teachers while children were present. One teacher hid with a child in her care while the agents stormed the facility.
As the arrest unfolded, teachers pleaded with the agents telling them the teacher had a work permit. The agents went into multiple rooms looking for teachers while children were present. One teacher hid with a child in her care while the agents stormed the facility.
Raids inside day cares had been off limits until this year, when, on his first day in office, President Donald Trump removed that protection.
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
The arrest reportedly took place in front of children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
November 6, 2025 at 12:46 AM
For those of us who've been paying attention, this has become what we expect, but for a lot of normies, this will read as Anne Frank level Nazi shit and it's breaking through.
My local town saw a Democrat sweep and I am so proud of all the work we’ve done since 2016 to flip part of southern Ohio BLUE!!!
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 AM
My local town saw a Democrat sweep and I am so proud of all the work we’ve done since 2016 to flip part of southern Ohio BLUE!!!
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Walmart, McDonalds and Amazon are the largest employers of people who require SNAP assistance.
The CEOs earned between 18-40 million last year, 1000x their median employee income.
They took billions in profits, while their workers relied on SNAP to survive.
Wanna fix fraud and abuse?
Fix that.
The CEOs earned between 18-40 million last year, 1000x their median employee income.
They took billions in profits, while their workers relied on SNAP to survive.
Wanna fix fraud and abuse?
Fix that.
November 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Walmart, McDonalds and Amazon are the largest employers of people who require SNAP assistance.
The CEOs earned between 18-40 million last year, 1000x their median employee income.
They took billions in profits, while their workers relied on SNAP to survive.
Wanna fix fraud and abuse?
Fix that.
The CEOs earned between 18-40 million last year, 1000x their median employee income.
They took billions in profits, while their workers relied on SNAP to survive.
Wanna fix fraud and abuse?
Fix that.
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The way he rubs his inhumanity in Americans” face never ceases to stun me.
He’s illegally refusing to pay food stamp benefits…
…while he throws a ridiculously over the top Gatsby party for his right wing millionaire and corporate friends.
He’s illegally refusing to pay food stamp benefits…
…while he throws a ridiculously over the top Gatsby party for his right wing millionaire and corporate friends.
November 1, 2025 at 3:36 AM
The way he rubs his inhumanity in Americans” face never ceases to stun me.
He’s illegally refusing to pay food stamp benefits…
…while he throws a ridiculously over the top Gatsby party for his right wing millionaire and corporate friends.
He’s illegally refusing to pay food stamp benefits…
…while he throws a ridiculously over the top Gatsby party for his right wing millionaire and corporate friends.
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WTAF! Opening fire with kids in the car!
If this isn’t grounds for termination, nothing will be!
If this isn’t grounds for termination, nothing will be!
October 31, 2025 at 10:57 AM
WTAF! Opening fire with kids in the car!
If this isn’t grounds for termination, nothing will be!
If this isn’t grounds for termination, nothing will be!
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The current homepage of USDA. This is deeply and profoundly fucked up. And illegal. People need to go to jail.
October 30, 2025 at 3:32 AM
The current homepage of USDA. This is deeply and profoundly fucked up. And illegal. People need to go to jail.
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Families are being torn apart in silence — and it’s time to speak up. Join ACLU-TN, West TN for the People, and allies for a Freedom Vigil standing in solidarity with immigrant families and demanding an end to mass
👉 Learn more & RSVP: act.aclu-tn.org/a/disappeared-america-day-action-mason-tn
👉 Learn more & RSVP: act.aclu-tn.org/a/disappeared-america-day-action-mason-tn
October 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Families are being torn apart in silence — and it’s time to speak up. Join ACLU-TN, West TN for the People, and allies for a Freedom Vigil standing in solidarity with immigrant families and demanding an end to mass
👉 Learn more & RSVP: act.aclu-tn.org/a/disappeared-america-day-action-mason-tn
👉 Learn more & RSVP: act.aclu-tn.org/a/disappeared-america-day-action-mason-tn
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Every $1 invested in SNAP generates $1.80 in economic activity.
It’s not about the money, Trump just wants Americans to go hungry.
It’s not about the money, Trump just wants Americans to go hungry.
October 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Every $1 invested in SNAP generates $1.80 in economic activity.
It’s not about the money, Trump just wants Americans to go hungry.
It’s not about the money, Trump just wants Americans to go hungry.
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Gift article. The Repubs are allowing tax subsidies to expire reducing taxes for top earners through the "big ugly bill." Congress can still act but the window is closing. Open enrollment starts Sat. People who want coverage in Jan need to choose a plan by Dec 15.
www.denverpost.com/2025/10/27/c...
www.denverpost.com/2025/10/27/c...
Health insurance premiums to double next year on Colorado’s individual market
The monthly “sticker price” of health insurance is rising, and households will have to pay a larger share of that monthly cost than they have since the pandemic.
www.denverpost.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Gift article. The Repubs are allowing tax subsidies to expire reducing taxes for top earners through the "big ugly bill." Congress can still act but the window is closing. Open enrollment starts Sat. People who want coverage in Jan need to choose a plan by Dec 15.
www.denverpost.com/2025/10/27/c...
www.denverpost.com/2025/10/27/c...
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For real prayers for Jamaica
What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
October 28, 2025 at 3:54 AM
For real prayers for Jamaica
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The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
October 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
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If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
October 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
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Congress basically doesn’t exist at this point
October 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Congress basically doesn’t exist at this point
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Letter to the Editor
Get educated and make sure to vote on local candidates, issues
It is easy to find out what is on your ballot through VOTE411.org, where you can find all of the information you need to make an informed decision
-Mary Robbins, LWV Akron
www.beaconjournal.com/story/opinio...
Get educated and make sure to vote on local candidates, issues
It is easy to find out what is on your ballot through VOTE411.org, where you can find all of the information you need to make an informed decision
-Mary Robbins, LWV Akron
www.beaconjournal.com/story/opinio...
Get educated and make sure to vote on local candidates, issues in Summit County | Letter
The stakes are still high in "off-year" elections, president of the League of Women Voters of the Akron Area says.
www.beaconjournal.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Letter to the Editor
Get educated and make sure to vote on local candidates, issues
It is easy to find out what is on your ballot through VOTE411.org, where you can find all of the information you need to make an informed decision
-Mary Robbins, LWV Akron
www.beaconjournal.com/story/opinio...
Get educated and make sure to vote on local candidates, issues
It is easy to find out what is on your ballot through VOTE411.org, where you can find all of the information you need to make an informed decision
-Mary Robbins, LWV Akron
www.beaconjournal.com/story/opinio...