Kath
@dickeyx2.bsky.social
Mom, Dem, Californian, former teacher, trying to remain an optimist
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“He isn’t worried about Trump’s political wrath; he doesn’t plan to run for reelection.
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The Fear Taking Hold Among Indiana Republicans
“I’d rather my house not get firebombed.”
www.theatlantic.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
“He isn’t worried about Trump’s political wrath; he doesn’t plan to run for reelection.
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
His fear of speaking out is much more personal: ‘I’d rather my house not get firebombed’”
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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Let the Firings Begin
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Let the Firings Begin
In this administration, blame travels faster than truth. Every scandal has its scapegoat, every headline its victim, and Kash may be first in the firing line.
open.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Let the Firings Begin
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Oregon's U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas and an immigration lawyer were unable to meet with constituents at detained at the Tacoma ICE center Tuesday because limited meeting rooms were overbooked. She said detainees have mostly "theoretical access" to lawyers: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/26/o...
Oregon Rep. Andrea Salinas kept from constituents on visit to Tacoma ICE center • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Democrat’s 6th Congressional District includes areas heavily hit by Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in recent weeks.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Oregon's U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas and an immigration lawyer were unable to meet with constituents at detained at the Tacoma ICE center Tuesday because limited meeting rooms were overbooked. She said detainees have mostly "theoretical access" to lawyers: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/26/o...
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The President doesn't want you standing up and speaking out against him, so he's coming after me to intimidate all of us.
But I won't back down — and neither should you.
But I won't back down — and neither should you.
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The President doesn't want you standing up and speaking out against him, so he's coming after me to intimidate all of us.
But I won't back down — and neither should you.
But I won't back down — and neither should you.
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I’ve decided to go on offense.
November 27, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I’ve decided to go on offense.
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If you enjoy jazz, this is iconic.
www.bbc.com/reel/video/p...
www.bbc.com/reel/video/p...
A Great Day in Harlem: When jazz royalty had a family photo
In the 1950s, 58 jazz musicians, including many legends, assembled for a highly ambitious group photo.
www.bbc.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:44 AM
If you enjoy jazz, this is iconic.
www.bbc.com/reel/video/p...
www.bbc.com/reel/video/p...
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The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
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Mike Johnson whining about how hard it is to have the job of being evil and perpetuating evil is so hilariously wormy
November 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Mike Johnson whining about how hard it is to have the job of being evil and perpetuating evil is so hilariously wormy
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Loaves and Fishes Community Services is set to expand its food distribution center in Aurora, despite a temporary pause on warehouses in the city, after the Aurora City Council recently approved an exception for the food pantry.
Loaves and Fishes to expand food distribution center in Aurora despite city’s warehouse moratorium
The expansion is expected to take the food distribution hub from 30,000 square feet to around 62,000 square feet with four times the amount of cold storage space and three times the amount of dry s…
trib.al
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Loaves and Fishes Community Services is set to expand its food distribution center in Aurora, despite a temporary pause on warehouses in the city, after the Aurora City Council recently approved an exception for the food pantry.
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We found more than two dozen cases of immigration agents using "less lethal" weapons in ways that appear to flout the government's own rules, including by aiming at someone’s head, spine or groin or deploying chemical agents near children.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social
Trump’s Immigration Forces Deploy “Less Lethal” Weapons in Dangerous Ways, Skirting Rules and Maiming Protesters
Civil rights and weapons experts cite the consequences of federal agents’ use of crowd control weapons: religious leaders shot with pepper balls and noxious chemicals. A nurse nearly blinded by tear g...
www.propublica.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
We found more than two dozen cases of immigration agents using "less lethal" weapons in ways that appear to flout the government's own rules, including by aiming at someone’s head, spine or groin or deploying chemical agents near children.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Illinois is launching a new initiative to document abuses by federal agents — calling out ICE and CBP for targeting people of color and dodging accountability. “We’re going to have to keep a record. These people need to be held accountable.”
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Illinois is launching a new initiative to document abuses by federal agents — calling out ICE and CBP for targeting people of color and dodging accountability. “We’re going to have to keep a record. These people need to be held accountable.”
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Here's everything you need to know about how the Legislature works ahead of Louisiana Legislative season 2024: Bills to laws, contact politicians, more
What to know about the LA Legislature: How bills get passed, how to contact lawmakers, more
Here's everything you need to know about how the Legislature works ahead of Louisiana Legislative season 2024: Bills to laws, contact politicians, more
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November 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Here's everything you need to know about how the Legislature works ahead of Louisiana Legislative season 2024: Bills to laws, contact politicians, more
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Writer Kurt Vonnegut addressing descendants of Nixon, Reagan, Bush and Trump Republicans whose forebears put fossil fuel profits over climate science and a clean energy future:
"Please accept our apologies. We were rolling drunk on petroleum."
"Please accept our apologies. We were rolling drunk on petroleum."
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Writer Kurt Vonnegut addressing descendants of Nixon, Reagan, Bush and Trump Republicans whose forebears put fossil fuel profits over climate science and a clean energy future:
"Please accept our apologies. We were rolling drunk on petroleum."
"Please accept our apologies. We were rolling drunk on petroleum."
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Bingo: youtu.be/q9EehZlw-zk?...
A New Formula for Poverty - The West Wing
YouTube video by Ryan Burge
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November 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Bingo: youtu.be/q9EehZlw-zk?...
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As a comfortably well off retiree, this post is an eye opener. What kind of income does it take to ba full participant in society. And how bad the turbulence is if you’re near the boundary. www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-... @charlesgaba.com
Part 1: My Life Is a Lie
How a Broken Benchmark Quietly Broke America
www.yesigiveafig.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:52 PM
As a comfortably well off retiree, this post is an eye opener. What kind of income does it take to ba full participant in society. And how bad the turbulence is if you’re near the boundary. www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-... @charlesgaba.com
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This is a really big story that should not be missed. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Says Noem Made Final Decision on El Salvador Removals in Breach of Court Order
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This is a really big story that should not be missed. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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ATLANTA (AP) — New prosecutor dismisses charges against President Donald Trump and others in Georgia election interference case.
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
ATLANTA (AP) — New prosecutor dismisses charges against President Donald Trump and others in Georgia election interference case.
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Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns
Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns
Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns
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Dr. Ralph Abraham, who as Louisiana's surgeon general ordered the state health department to stop promoting vaccinations and who has called COVID vaccines 'dangerous' — there is no evidence to suggest COVID vaccines are dangerous — has been named the second in command at the CDC.
Doctor Critical of Vaccines Quietly Appointed as C.D.C.’s Second in Command
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Dr. Ralph Abraham, who as Louisiana's surgeon general ordered the state health department to stop promoting vaccinations and who has called COVID vaccines 'dangerous' — there is no evidence to suggest COVID vaccines are dangerous — has been named the second in command at the CDC.
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Pentagon Pete’s revenge tour just hit a wall. Reports say he’s gunning for Sen. Mark Kelly to “make an example” but now it looks like he might’ve blown up his own plan in the process.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
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#USDemocracy
#Pinks
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Pentagon Pete May Have Accidentally Kneecapped His Own Revenge Plot — The Daily Beast
The former Fox News host reportedly wants to make an example of Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly.
apple.news
November 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Pentagon Pete’s revenge tour just hit a wall. Reports say he’s gunning for Sen. Mark Kelly to “make an example” but now it looks like he might’ve blown up his own plan in the process.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
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#USDemocracy
#Pinks
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Me as my brother does alllll the cooking & I don’t leave the house again today:
a cartoon of homer simpson laying in bed saying ahhhh i 'm just a big toasty cinnamon bun
ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson laying in bed saying ahhhh i 'm just a big toasty cinnamon bun
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November 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Me as my brother does alllll the cooking & I don’t leave the house again today:
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Feels like this will be important
November 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Feels like this will be important
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I’m saddened to hear about the two National Guardsmen shot today in Washington, DC.
Our servicemembers make tremendous sacrifices to keep us safe, and my prayers are with the victims and their loved ones.
Violence is never the answer and has no place in our country.
Our servicemembers make tremendous sacrifices to keep us safe, and my prayers are with the victims and their loved ones.
Violence is never the answer and has no place in our country.
November 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I’m saddened to hear about the two National Guardsmen shot today in Washington, DC.
Our servicemembers make tremendous sacrifices to keep us safe, and my prayers are with the victims and their loved ones.
Violence is never the answer and has no place in our country.
Our servicemembers make tremendous sacrifices to keep us safe, and my prayers are with the victims and their loved ones.
Violence is never the answer and has no place in our country.
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That is so much money
5:45 pm on Thanksgiving Eve?
Now THIS is how you news dump.
Now THIS is how you news dump.
November 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
That is so much money