Barbara Waitkus
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“Over educated” cat lady and former librarian #NeverthelessShePersisted
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Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
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In his first day in office, Trump pardoned nearly 1,600 people in the Jan. 6th Capitol riot. Five years later, most of the officers injured that day have never widely shared their experience.
Here are some of their stories, in their own words:
Here are some of their stories, in their own words:
Five years after Jan. 6, officers describe the toll of defending the Capitol
In his first day in office, Trump pardoned nearly 1,600 people in the Jan. 6th Capitol riot. The country has moved on, but for some the day still looms large.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:47 AM
In his first day in office, Trump pardoned nearly 1,600 people in the Jan. 6th Capitol riot. Five years later, most of the officers injured that day have never widely shared their experience.
Here are some of their stories, in their own words:
Here are some of their stories, in their own words:
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Thank you Eugene Goodman for saving Democracy during the Capitol insurrection #January6th
January 6, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Thank you Eugene Goodman for saving Democracy during the Capitol insurrection #January6th
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Never forget this: The forces undermining our democracy, rigging our economy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. We must keep fighting in 2026 and beyond.
December 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Never forget this: The forces undermining our democracy, rigging our economy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. We must keep fighting in 2026 and beyond.
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I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.
December 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.
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Tuesday’s Morning Snow in the Cleveland Metroparks
December 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Tuesday’s Morning Snow in the Cleveland Metroparks
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Over the past week, the Trump regime has flip-flopped on using contingency funds to fund SNAP multiple times.
Meanwhile, 42 million Americans are still at risk of going hungry while Trump sows confusion and chaos.
Don’t forget what’s at stake here.
Meanwhile, 42 million Americans are still at risk of going hungry while Trump sows confusion and chaos.
Don’t forget what’s at stake here.
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Over the past week, the Trump regime has flip-flopped on using contingency funds to fund SNAP multiple times.
Meanwhile, 42 million Americans are still at risk of going hungry while Trump sows confusion and chaos.
Don’t forget what’s at stake here.
Meanwhile, 42 million Americans are still at risk of going hungry while Trump sows confusion and chaos.
Don’t forget what’s at stake here.
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This is the president of the United States taking a break from gold-and-marble interior renovations to say he’ll defy a court order to feed hungry Americans.
Nero would be proud.
Nero would be proud.
November 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This is the president of the United States taking a break from gold-and-marble interior renovations to say he’ll defy a court order to feed hungry Americans.
Nero would be proud.
Nero would be proud.
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
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Alley Frames in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio
October 27, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Alley Frames in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio
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A Rainy Tuesday Morning in Cleveland, Ohio
October 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
A Rainy Tuesday Morning in Cleveland, Ohio
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What's happening with Jimmy Kimmel is about politics and power.
September 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
What's happening with Jimmy Kimmel is about politics and power.
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Happy Labor Day from Cleveland, Ohio
September 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Happy Labor Day from Cleveland, Ohio
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On #LaborDay, we recognize the workers who make so much of our everyday lives possible. And every day, we should have American workers' back by supporting their organized efforts to secure higher wages, good benefits, and safe & dignified workplaces.
September 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
On #LaborDay, we recognize the workers who make so much of our everyday lives possible. And every day, we should have American workers' back by supporting their organized efforts to secure higher wages, good benefits, and safe & dignified workplaces.
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If someone tells you there's nothing we can do about gun violence beyond thoughts and prayers, remind them:
—Gun laws in other countries have prevented mass shootings
—More guns don't make us safer
—A majority of Americans want gun reform
We don't have to live like this.
—Gun laws in other countries have prevented mass shootings
—More guns don't make us safer
—A majority of Americans want gun reform
We don't have to live like this.
August 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
If someone tells you there's nothing we can do about gun violence beyond thoughts and prayers, remind them:
—Gun laws in other countries have prevented mass shootings
—More guns don't make us safer
—A majority of Americans want gun reform
We don't have to live like this.
—Gun laws in other countries have prevented mass shootings
—More guns don't make us safer
—A majority of Americans want gun reform
We don't have to live like this.
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These Americans served with honor for more than a decade. Put their lives on the line. Trump fired them, just for being who they are-and now is denying retirement benefits our nation promised them for their service.
Treating troops this way is dishonorable, unfair, & harmful to national security.
Treating troops this way is dishonorable, unfair, & harmful to national security.
US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service
The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.
apnews.com
August 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
These Americans served with honor for more than a decade. Put their lives on the line. Trump fired them, just for being who they are-and now is denying retirement benefits our nation promised them for their service.
Treating troops this way is dishonorable, unfair, & harmful to national security.
Treating troops this way is dishonorable, unfair, & harmful to national security.
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Clearly this is not about making DC, or any of us, safer.
August 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Clearly this is not about making DC, or any of us, safer.
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Monday’s Golden Sunrise Behind Cleveland, Ohio
August 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Monday’s Golden Sunrise Behind Cleveland, Ohio
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There’s a bigger story behind Colbert’s cancellation. www.vox.com/culture/4203...
There’s a bigger story behind Colbert’s cancellation
Did the stalwart host finally become too dangerous for late-night?
www.vox.com
July 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
There’s a bigger story behind Colbert’s cancellation. www.vox.com/culture/4203...
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Why Colbert's cancellation marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large
Colbert's cancellation is a dark warning
CBS's decision marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large.
www.motherjones.com
July 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Why Colbert's cancellation marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large