Nicole Balken
@nicolebalken.bsky.social
Left - Mum - Diverse family - Love politics, books, films, humor, walking, not necessarily in that order
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ICE isn't law enforcement without training; ICE is white nationalism with guns.
January 24, 2026 at 6:25 PM
ICE isn't law enforcement without training; ICE is white nationalism with guns.
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Words from His Parents..👍
Do not believe anything from the Feds...👍
Do not believe anything from the Feds...👍
January 25, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Words from His Parents..👍
Do not believe anything from the Feds...👍
Do not believe anything from the Feds...👍
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My ancestors fought to stop this -
January 25, 2026 at 1:23 PM
My ancestors fought to stop this -
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The English teacher in me loves this cartoon…
From Benjamin Slyngstad.
From Benjamin Slyngstad.
January 5, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The English teacher in me loves this cartoon…
From Benjamin Slyngstad.
From Benjamin Slyngstad.
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If people admire you, they put your name on buildings. If you have to do it yourself, well… that’s different.
December 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
If people admire you, they put your name on buildings. If you have to do it yourself, well… that’s different.
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If it’s not okay to be anti-fascism anymore, is it still okay to be pro-democracy? 🤔
October 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
If it’s not okay to be anti-fascism anymore, is it still okay to be pro-democracy? 🤔
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‘Europeanen kunnen hun wrok maar moeilijk overwinnen’: Joodse historicus Moshe Zimmermann over de nieuwe wereldwanorde
De Joodse historicus Moshe Zimmermann (81) geldt als een autoriteit in het onderzoek naar antisemitisme. Sinds hij de regering-Netanyahu beschuldigt van het uitvoeren van oorlogsmisdaden in Gaza, word...
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August 15, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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FRIEDMAN: Is it accurate that at least 80% of the calls that went to FEMA call centers on July 7 went unanswered?
RICHARDSON: When the tragedy struck, ah--
F: It's a yes or not question
RICHARDSON: The majority of the calls were answered at the call centers
F: That's not what the report says
RICHARDSON: When the tragedy struck, ah--
F: It's a yes or not question
RICHARDSON: The majority of the calls were answered at the call centers
F: That's not what the report says
July 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
FRIEDMAN: Is it accurate that at least 80% of the calls that went to FEMA call centers on July 7 went unanswered?
RICHARDSON: When the tragedy struck, ah--
F: It's a yes or not question
RICHARDSON: The majority of the calls were answered at the call centers
F: That's not what the report says
RICHARDSON: When the tragedy struck, ah--
F: It's a yes or not question
RICHARDSON: The majority of the calls were answered at the call centers
F: That's not what the report says
Koning Filip scherp over conflict in Gaza in 21 juli-toespraak: "Schande voor de mensheid"
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Koning Filip scherp over conflict in Gaza in 21 juli-toespraak: "Schande voor de mensheid" | VRT NWS: nieuws
"De toestand in Gaza sleept al veel te lang aan en is een schande voor de mensheid." Dat zegt koning Filip in zijn traditionele toespraak naar aanleiding van de nationale feestdag op 21 juli. De konin...
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July 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Koning Filip scherp over conflict in Gaza in 21 juli-toespraak: "Schande voor de mensheid"
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Autoritair leiderschap begint met de collaboratie van de gematigden
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Autoritair leiderschap begint met de collaboratie van de gematigden
Noël Slangen is columnist. Zijn column verschijnt tweewekelijks. Hij zie hoe Europa toekijkt ‘als een opgedirkt schoolmeisje dat angstig aan haar rietje zuigt, terwijl de voetbalhooligans naast haar d...
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July 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Autoritair leiderschap begint met de collaboratie van de gematigden
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Breaking news: Federal immigration officers may deport immigrants with as little as six hours’ notice to countries other than their own, even without assurances that the arrivals will be safe from persecution or torture, a top official said.
ICE memo outlines plan to deport migrants to countries where they are not citizens
The dramatic shift in policy could result in thousands of immigrants being deported to places where they lack family ties or even a common language.
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July 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Breaking news: Federal immigration officers may deport immigrants with as little as six hours’ notice to countries other than their own, even without assurances that the arrivals will be safe from persecution or torture, a top official said.
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Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
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#ResistanceRoots
Today in history, 1960: Harper Lee publishes her first novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Noted for its treatment of a child’s awakening to racism in the South, the book won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. It was an immediate success, eventually selling more than 40 million copies.
Today in history, 1960: Harper Lee publishes her first novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Noted for its treatment of a child’s awakening to racism in the South, the book won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. It was an immediate success, eventually selling more than 40 million copies.
July 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
#ResistanceRoots
Today in history, 1960: Harper Lee publishes her first novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Noted for its treatment of a child’s awakening to racism in the South, the book won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. It was an immediate success, eventually selling more than 40 million copies.
Today in history, 1960: Harper Lee publishes her first novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Noted for its treatment of a child’s awakening to racism in the South, the book won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. It was an immediate success, eventually selling more than 40 million copies.
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"I've had a green card for about 28 years," But "I'd be proud to be thrown out because l'd be in very select company. The last English comedian to be thrown out of America for political reasons was Charlie Chaplin." - Eric Idle
July 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
"I've had a green card for about 28 years," But "I'd be proud to be thrown out because l'd be in very select company. The last English comedian to be thrown out of America for political reasons was Charlie Chaplin." - Eric Idle
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I went to therapy and worked on my issues thus, i don’t understand. That’s a win. It’s a measure of success. Try it shitrael
July 6, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I went to therapy and worked on my issues thus, i don’t understand. That’s a win. It’s a measure of success. Try it shitrael
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I wish building a concentration camp and selling merch was attacked as much as suggesting taxing billionaires 2% more to pay for free childcare and buses for everyone.
July 6, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I wish building a concentration camp and selling merch was attacked as much as suggesting taxing billionaires 2% more to pay for free childcare and buses for everyone.