Carol Offen
@caroloffen.bsky.social
Living kidney donor/advocate/writer. I try to find the humor in everything, including kidney donation and depressing politics.
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Carol Offen
@caroloffen.bsky.social
· Apr 5
The Insider's Guide to Living Kidney Donation: Everything You Need to Know If You Give (or Get) the Greatest Gift
The Insider's Guide to Living Kidney Donation: Everything You Need to Know If You Give (or Get) the Greatest Gift [Offen, Carol, Crais, Elizabeth, FACS MD, Kenneth A. Andreoni] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Insider's Guide to Living Kidney Donation: Everything You Need to Know If You Give (or Get) the Greatest Gift
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Before I donated a kidney to my son nearly 19 years ago, I didn't know the first thing about living donation. Now the nontechnical up-to-date book I wished had been available back then is out. I wrote The Insider's Guide to Living Kidney Donation w/ a transplant recipient. Check it out.
I published a memoir about my dad's being a "union man" and all that that meant.
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The Word “Union” Was Almost Holy in Our House
My dad would have been incredulous at the current membership rates
medium.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:15 PM
I published a memoir about my dad's being a "union man" and all that that meant.
medium.com/crows-feet/t...
medium.com/crows-feet/t...
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‘Coffee is just the excuse’: the deaf-run cafe where hearing people sign to order
‘Coffee is just the excuse’: the deaf-run cafe where hearing people sign to order
In-person interactions break down barriers in east London, as AI startups also try to bridge communication divide
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
‘Coffee is just the excuse’: the deaf-run cafe where hearing people sign to order
As always, we need reminders that the appalling cases we hear about and focus on are hardly the only ones.
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/o...
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/o...
Opinion | Liam Ramos Is Just One of Hundreds of Children at This Detention Center. Release Them All.
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:56 PM
As always, we need reminders that the appalling cases we hear about and focus on are hardly the only ones.
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/o...
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/o...
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Journalist, Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents last night in LA. This is nuts.
January 30, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Journalist, Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents last night in LA. This is nuts.
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“.. This list should give pause to anyone — no matter his or her political beliefs — who cares about the rule of law,” Judge Schiltz added.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:21 AM
“.. This list should give pause to anyone — no matter his or her political beliefs — who cares about the rule of law,” Judge Schiltz added.
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
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Reporting the Trump had “pivoted” was journalistic malpractice popular.info/p/how-legacy...
January 29, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Reporting the Trump had “pivoted” was journalistic malpractice popular.info/p/how-legacy...
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If you work at DHS and know the identities of the CBP officers that murdered Alex Pretti, my Signal contact info is in my bio. I’ll keep you anonymous.
January 28, 2026 at 7:31 PM
If you work at DHS and know the identities of the CBP officers that murdered Alex Pretti, my Signal contact info is in my bio. I’ll keep you anonymous.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Nursing home executives who donated to the President Trump’s super PAC met privately with him and urged a repeal of a rule that would require them to increase staffing levels, which was intended to prevent neglect of patients.
After Donations, Trump Administration Revoked Rule Requiring More Nursing Home Staff
Executives who donated to the president’s super PAC met privately with him and urged a repeal of the rule, which was intended to prevent neglect of patients.
nyti.ms
January 27, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Nursing home executives who donated to the President Trump’s super PAC met privately with him and urged a repeal of a rule that would require them to increase staffing levels, which was intended to prevent neglect of patients.
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told his officers that they have a duty to intervene if they see ICE committing crimes and will be fired if they don't. We need a lot more of this.
www.ms.now/news/minneap...
www.ms.now/news/minneap...
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
www.ms.now
January 27, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told his officers that they have a duty to intervene if they see ICE committing crimes and will be fired if they don't. We need a lot more of this.
www.ms.now/news/minneap...
www.ms.now/news/minneap...
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I continue to believe that the fastest way to get Stephen Miller fired is to convince Trump that Miller's ICE operations are what cost him the Nobel Peace Prize.
January 27, 2026 at 4:54 AM
I continue to believe that the fastest way to get Stephen Miller fired is to convince Trump that Miller's ICE operations are what cost him the Nobel Peace Prize.
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If you've ever considered donating a kidney but wondered if you could handle it, read this!
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Could a Wimp Donate a Kidney?
You bet they could — I did!
medium.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:28 PM
If you've ever considered donating a kidney but wondered if you could handle it, read this!
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medium.com/crows-feet/c...
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The 2nd Amendment only applies to Republicans.
January 24, 2026 at 10:42 PM
The 2nd Amendment only applies to Republicans.
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There is A LOT of misinformation going around about the continued funding of ICE.
It ISN'T a done deal.
Yes, it passed in the House, but the Senate hasn't taken it up yet.
That's the way this shit works.
CONTACT YOUR SENATOR NOW AND TELL THEM TO VOTE THIS FUNDING DOWN.
It ISN'T a done deal.
Yes, it passed in the House, but the Senate hasn't taken it up yet.
That's the way this shit works.
CONTACT YOUR SENATOR NOW AND TELL THEM TO VOTE THIS FUNDING DOWN.
January 24, 2026 at 10:13 PM
There is A LOT of misinformation going around about the continued funding of ICE.
It ISN'T a done deal.
Yes, it passed in the House, but the Senate hasn't taken it up yet.
That's the way this shit works.
CONTACT YOUR SENATOR NOW AND TELL THEM TO VOTE THIS FUNDING DOWN.
It ISN'T a done deal.
Yes, it passed in the House, but the Senate hasn't taken it up yet.
That's the way this shit works.
CONTACT YOUR SENATOR NOW AND TELL THEM TO VOTE THIS FUNDING DOWN.
Excellent work! That’s what newspapers should be doing
January 23, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Excellent work! That’s what newspapers should be doing
Here are some healthy New Year's resolutions no matter how many kidneys you have.
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Belated New Year’s Resolutions, Whether You Have 1, 2, or 3 Kidneys
I know it’s a bit late for resolutions but better late than never is always my motto. Every year before I make new ones, I look back to see how I did on last year’s. Alas, they’re almost alwa…
kidneydonorhelp.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Here are some healthy New Year's resolutions no matter how many kidneys you have.
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kidneydonorhelp.com/2026/01/21/b...
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Whistleblowers just shared a memo showing DHS instructing ICE to force their way into peoples' houses without a proper warrant. Why is this not on all the networks right now? This is a criminal conspiracy to violate rights under color of law.
January 22, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Whistleblowers just shared a memo showing DHS instructing ICE to force their way into peoples' houses without a proper warrant. Why is this not on all the networks right now? This is a criminal conspiracy to violate rights under color of law.
I published a story on Medium on an encounter in Sicily that reminded me why I love to travel--less for the sights than for the connections.
Serendipity in Sicily
Two couples from four countries share one table for a memorable evening
medium.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:55 PM
I published a story on Medium on an encounter in Sicily that reminded me why I love to travel--less for the sights than for the connections.
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Republican lawmakers are doing what they've done for the last decade: whispering to each other that the head of their party is unhinged and frightening, then acting in public as if everything is just fine. They are cowards who have sold out their country.
January 19, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Republican lawmakers are doing what they've done for the last decade: whispering to each other that the head of their party is unhinged and frightening, then acting in public as if everything is just fine. They are cowards who have sold out their country.
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Breaking News: President Trump told Norway’s prime minister that one reason he’s pushing to acquire Greenland is because he didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Denied Peace Prize, Trump Tells Norway He’ll Push for Greenland
In a text message, President Trump told Norway’s prime minister he no longer felt obliged to “think purely of Peace” and that the world would not be secure until America controlled the island.
nyti.ms
January 19, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Breaking News: President Trump told Norway’s prime minister that one reason he’s pushing to acquire Greenland is because he didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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If you've ever read historian Heather Cox Richardson, you know how she measures her words & carefully documents everything. In this video--It's Time to Talk about Fascism--she explains clearly & soberly why "this is an incredibly important moment in American history." Well worth a listen. Pls share.
It’s Time to Talk About Fascism | Explainer
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:31 PM
If you've ever read historian Heather Cox Richardson, you know how she measures her words & carefully documents everything. In this video--It's Time to Talk about Fascism--she explains clearly & soberly why "this is an incredibly important moment in American history." Well worth a listen. Pls share.
I just published a Medium piece on why and how to help someone who needs a kidney even if you can't donate one of your own. medium.com/crows-feet/k...
Know Someone Who Needs A Kidney?
Even if you don’t donate your own, you can still help them by spreading the word
medium.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:34 PM
I just published a Medium piece on why and how to help someone who needs a kidney even if you can't donate one of your own. medium.com/crows-feet/k...