LeslieinKY
@lesinky.bsky.social
Rural woman, gardener, passive & active solar home, Border Collie lover, helped launch local Indivisible group in 2017 which is still kickin'; experienced GOTV canvasser; Medicaid defender; retired speech-language therapist; unschooler
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LeslieinKY
@lesinky.bsky.social
· Feb 25
Medicaid: Beyond Doctor Visits
Empowering People with Disabilities to Live in Freedom with Dignity
"I am a proud, attractive African American Gentleman. When I was born, God gave me a gift: Cerebral Palsy.&...
www.westkyjournal.com
Check out this story and a new voice for independent journalism in far western Kentucky!
#savemedicaid #disability
www.westkyjournal.com/article/3698...
#savemedicaid #disability
www.westkyjournal.com/article/3698...
This race is getting a lot of well-deserved attention!
Check out this West Kentucky Journal article to learn about the candidate and why this matters.
www.westkyjournal.com/article/3725...
Check out this West Kentucky Journal article to learn about the candidate and why this matters.
www.westkyjournal.com/article/3725...
All In for Aftyn: TN Special Election Heats Up
Four Rivers Indivisible, a progressive grassroots volunteer group in far western Kentucky, is going “All In for Aftyn” in the U.S. House TN07 special election. That’s because F...
www.westkyjournal.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
This race is getting a lot of well-deserved attention!
Check out this West Kentucky Journal article to learn about the candidate and why this matters.
www.westkyjournal.com/article/3725...
Check out this West Kentucky Journal article to learn about the candidate and why this matters.
www.westkyjournal.com/article/3725...
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We are $38 trillion in debt, but the “fiscal conservatives” want giveaways to bail them out in the midterms.
November 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We are $38 trillion in debt, but the “fiscal conservatives” want giveaways to bail them out in the midterms.
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Those seeking pardons through official channels have watched while Trump grants pardons to people who never entered the system at all.
“If you’re just an average citizen, you can’t even get in the line,” one lawyer said. “I told my guy he’d probably be better off if he broke into the Capitol.”
“If you’re just an average citizen, you can’t even get in the line,” one lawyer said. “I told my guy he’d probably be better off if he broke into the Capitol.”
How Trump Has Exploited Pardons and Clemency to Reward Allies and Supporters
The president’s second term has brought a flood of clemency for allies and donors — as well as felons, like him, who were convicted of financial wrongdoing.
www.propublica.org
November 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Those seeking pardons through official channels have watched while Trump grants pardons to people who never entered the system at all.
“If you’re just an average citizen, you can’t even get in the line,” one lawyer said. “I told my guy he’d probably be better off if he broke into the Capitol.”
“If you’re just an average citizen, you can’t even get in the line,” one lawyer said. “I told my guy he’d probably be better off if he broke into the Capitol.”
I'm All In for Aftyn!
check out this blog post!
#aftynbehn, #TN07, #allinforaftyn, #indivisible
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
check out this blog post!
#aftynbehn, #TN07, #allinforaftyn, #indivisible
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
All In for Aftyn/TN07--Special Election Alert!
Four Rivers Indivisible in far western Kentucky is going “All In for Aftyn” in the U.S. House TN07 special election. That’s because we know her from her days as statewide Indivisible coordinator for K...
www.dailykos.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I'm All In for Aftyn!
check out this blog post!
#aftynbehn, #TN07, #allinforaftyn, #indivisible
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
check out this blog post!
#aftynbehn, #TN07, #allinforaftyn, #indivisible
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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"We Ain't Buying It" Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday-- - boycott Amazon, Home Depot, and Target
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We Ain't Buying It!
This Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday were hitting pause on corporations that enable this administration!
app.sosha.ai
November 15, 2025 at 4:54 AM
"We Ain't Buying It" Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday-- - boycott Amazon, Home Depot, and Target
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80 people. Basically, Trump and Hegseth are prolific serial killers. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
U.S. Strike Kills 4 on Boat Trump Says Was Smuggling Drugs
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
80 people. Basically, Trump and Hegseth are prolific serial killers. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
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“Trump’s continued abuse of our military to intimidate Americans in their own neighborhoods — the very same Americans he expects to foot the bill for these deployments — must end immediately," @duckworth.senate.gov told @theintercept.com
theintercept.com/2025/11/11/c...
theintercept.com/2025/11/11/c...
Trump’s Military Occupations of U.S. Cities Cost $473 Million and Rising
Trump’s campaign to quell dissent by deploying the American military to U.S. cities comes at an immense price.
theintercept.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM
“Trump’s continued abuse of our military to intimidate Americans in their own neighborhoods — the very same Americans he expects to foot the bill for these deployments — must end immediately," @duckworth.senate.gov told @theintercept.com
theintercept.com/2025/11/11/c...
theintercept.com/2025/11/11/c...
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If we determine that Donald Trump's involvement in sex trafficking was part of an official act as a future president, then the Constitution demands that he face no consequences.
by John Roberts (joined by Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Barrett, and Kavanaugh)
by John Roberts (joined by Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Barrett, and Kavanaugh)
November 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
If we determine that Donald Trump's involvement in sex trafficking was part of an official act as a future president, then the Constitution demands that he face no consequences.
by John Roberts (joined by Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Barrett, and Kavanaugh)
by John Roberts (joined by Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Barrett, and Kavanaugh)
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"A KFF survey of Medicaid officials in all states and the District of Columbia found almost two-thirds face at least a "50-50" chance of a Medicaid budget shortfall in FY 2026." #Medicaid #healthpolicy
States scramble to avoid Medicaid shortfalls: survey www.axios.com/2025/11/13/s...
States scramble to avoid Medicaid shortfalls: Survey
Some are responding by imposing new limits on how they pay hospitals and other providers.
www.axios.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
"A KFF survey of Medicaid officials in all states and the District of Columbia found almost two-thirds face at least a "50-50" chance of a Medicaid budget shortfall in FY 2026." #Medicaid #healthpolicy
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Notice how nobody in the Trump regime ever asks, “But how will we pay for it?” when it comes to priorities that benefit them?
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Notice how nobody in the Trump regime ever asks, “But how will we pay for it?” when it comes to priorities that benefit them?
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NEW: DHS invoked the “national emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for a $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
Kristi Noem-Tied Firm Secretly Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Campaign
The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has personal and business ties to Noem and her aides. DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for the taxpayer-funded campaign.
www.propublica.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: DHS invoked the “national emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rules for a $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
We found that a firm with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly benefited from the deal.
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “All In for Aftyn: Special Election Phonebank for TN-07” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
All In for Aftyn: Special Election Phonebank for TN-07 · Indivisible
**Indivisible is All In For Aftyn!**
Help us flip a red seat blue and deliver a big win for Tennessee’s 7th congressional district! We’ll be using Scale to Win, our easy-to-use calling tool, to conne...
www.mobilize.us
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “All In for Aftyn: Special Election Phonebank for TN-07” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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In a racist society, it’s not enough to be non-racist. We must be anti-racist. - Angela Davis
This was shared by Black Media History.
This was shared by Black Media History.
November 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
In a racist society, it’s not enough to be non-racist. We must be anti-racist. - Angela Davis
This was shared by Black Media History.
This was shared by Black Media History.
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Now that the House is coming back, they can finally introduce their Trumpcare alternative to the ACA!
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Now that the House is coming back, they can finally introduce their Trumpcare alternative to the ACA!
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The construction industry, where more than a quarter of workers are foreign-born, has long struggled to find enough workers. Now, industry officials say Trump's immigration crackdown is making it worse.
ICE is sending a chill through the construction industry
The construction industry, where more than a quarter of workers are foreign-born, has long struggled to find enough workers. Now, industry officials say Trump's immigration crackdown is making it worse.
n.pr
November 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM
The construction industry, where more than a quarter of workers are foreign-born, has long struggled to find enough workers. Now, industry officials say Trump's immigration crackdown is making it worse.
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@aftynbehn.bsky.social is the candidate for #TN07 we need to send to Congress in the #TnSpecialElection. Early voting starts 11/12-11/26. Election Day is 12/2.
November 11, 2025 at 4:38 AM
@aftynbehn.bsky.social is the candidate for #TN07 we need to send to Congress in the #TnSpecialElection. Early voting starts 11/12-11/26. Election Day is 12/2.
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@AftynBehn.bsky.social is running to work for the people. She understands how costs keep going up. Did you know she’s been fighting to remove taxes on groceries in Tennessee? She refuses Corporate PAC money, too. She’s not beholden to Trump or a billionaire. Help us send this fighter to Congress.
November 11, 2025 at 1:14 AM
@AftynBehn.bsky.social is running to work for the people. She understands how costs keep going up. Did you know she’s been fighting to remove taxes on groceries in Tennessee? She refuses Corporate PAC money, too. She’s not beholden to Trump or a billionaire. Help us send this fighter to Congress.
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Former models for Donald Trump’s agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally.
Former models for Donald Trump's agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally
"It's like modern-day slavery."
www.motherjones.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Former models for Donald Trump’s agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally.
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But court records, interviews and other accounts from people close to Vought show that DOGE’s efforts were guided, more than previously known, by the OMB director.
“I can’t imagine that the DOGE team knew to target all these little parts of the government without Russ pointing them there.”
“I can’t imagine that the DOGE team knew to target all these little parts of the government without Russ pointing them there.”
Vought holds one of the most powerful jobs in D.C., and he’s used his position to wage a quiet war to change the shape of the entire U.S. government.
Here's what you should know about Trump’s shadow president.
Here's what you should know about Trump’s shadow president.
What You Should Know About Russ Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
Vought is the architect of President Trump’s broader plan to fire civil servants, freeze government programs and dismantle entire agencies. Here are some key things to know about the D.C. insider who ...
www.propublica.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 AM
But court records, interviews and other accounts from people close to Vought show that DOGE’s efforts were guided, more than previously known, by the OMB director.
“I can’t imagine that the DOGE team knew to target all these little parts of the government without Russ pointing them there.”
“I can’t imagine that the DOGE team knew to target all these little parts of the government without Russ pointing them there.”
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Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias.
He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.
(Published January)
He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.
(Published January)
A Mole Infiltrated the Highest Ranks of American Militias. This Is What He Found.
Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias. He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends....
www.propublica.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias.
He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.
(Published January)
He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.
(Published January)
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The CFPB was created. The Trump administration is seeking to eliminate it, despite the fact that Congress has passed no law enabling it to do so.
US consumer watchdog says it is legally blocked from accessing funds reut.rs/4p5bX6x
US consumer watchdog says it is legally blocked from accessing funds
The top U.S. consumer watchdog said on Monday it was legally prohibited from drawing cash from the Federal Reserve to support continuing operations, but that its current funding should last through the end of this year "at least."
reut.rs
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 AM
The CFPB was created. The Trump administration is seeking to eliminate it, despite the fact that Congress has passed no law enabling it to do so.
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Timothy Snyder has something important to say to us.
#ProtestIsPatriotic #NoKings #NoTyrants #Indivisible
snyder.substack.com/p/no-kings-f...
#ProtestIsPatriotic #NoKings #NoTyrants #Indivisible
snyder.substack.com/p/no-kings-f...
No Kings — Freedom (video)
Why protest is patriotic
snyder.substack.com
October 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Timothy Snyder has something important to say to us.
#ProtestIsPatriotic #NoKings #NoTyrants #Indivisible
snyder.substack.com/p/no-kings-f...
#ProtestIsPatriotic #NoKings #NoTyrants #Indivisible
snyder.substack.com/p/no-kings-f...
Wonder who that is?
We the people say I DISSENT!!!
www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/protest...
www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/protest...
Protest organizers focus on safety measures for 'No Kings' demonstration in Paducah
Ahead of the "No Kings" protest in Noble Park on Saturday afternoon, organizers said they have trained volunteers, banned weapons and created a safe space for a peaceful protest.
www.wpsdlocal6.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Wonder who that is?
Reposted by LeslieinKY
We the people say I DISSENT!!!
www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/protest...
www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/protest...
Protest organizers focus on safety measures for 'No Kings' demonstration in Paducah
Ahead of the "No Kings" protest in Noble Park on Saturday afternoon, organizers said they have trained volunteers, banned weapons and created a safe space for a peaceful protest.
www.wpsdlocal6.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We the people say I DISSENT!!!
www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/protest...
www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/protest...
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PROTEST RALLY.
MEMORIAL VIGIL.
FOOD DRIVE.
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
Link for more info. and to sign up is in the comments.
MEMORIAL VIGIL.
FOOD DRIVE.
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
Link for more info. and to sign up is in the comments.
October 28, 2025 at 4:55 AM
PROTEST RALLY.
MEMORIAL VIGIL.
FOOD DRIVE.
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
Link for more info. and to sign up is in the comments.
MEMORIAL VIGIL.
FOOD DRIVE.
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
Link for more info. and to sign up is in the comments.