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It is going to be another big week for democracy in court. If you want to follow everything happening, while also supporting pro-democracy independent media, please sign up for Democracy Docket. www.democracydocket.com/me-subscribe...

submitted 19 hours ago • 93 comments

So let's get this straight: The U.S. and Elon are now extorting Ukraine and threatening to turn off their Starlink Internet access unless they give their critical rare earth minerals to the United States? Staggering levels of corruption.

submitted 2 days ago • 1189 comments

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submitted 6 days ago • 6 comments

The Health Resources and Services Administration at HHS provides funding for HIV/AIDs care, maternal health, and community health centers. Today some employees arrived at work to find their access revoked. Terminated without even being notified. Total number affected unknown. @alt-hhs.bsky.social

submitted 6 days ago • 15 comments

Ho Ho! 🗣️ Hi Hi! 🗣️ Get your hands off our SSRI’s

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

Trump is going after PBS, NPR, and CBS—using the FCC to punish outlets he doesn’t like. This isn’t just an attack on the press, it’s an attack on public access to truth. Controlling information is how authoritarians tighten their grip. We must protect our independent journalists🔥

submitted 13 days ago • 24 comments

Mom (94) has dementia. Her $7000/mth Memory Care is paid three ways; social security, federal employee retirement, and Medicaid. She may be ready for hospice, paid by Medicare. I am frightened for her future Care with this administration.

submitted 12 days ago • 1 comment

This was an important day for the Democratic Party. Will they rise to the moment? Today, it feels like they finally began to find their voice, break through the Trump noise, and discover how to be the vocal opposition. More of this!

submitted 20 days ago • 22 comments

Posted about this on FB, and now on Bluesky; My mom just turned 93, she is late stage 6 dementia and in memory care that costs $7000 a month - A MONTH. This is paid in part by Medicaid, her Social Security, and her Federal employee retirement. She EARNED it. It's not entitlement. I am scared.

submitted 20 days ago • 0 comments

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submitted 20 days ago • 151 comments

Oh great, they are making entertainment content out of migrant arrests. Gross.

submitted 28 days ago • 716 comments

You guys need to see this and take it in… Wise words from someone who is a target. And he’s been listening.

submitted 31 days ago • 953 comments

Good morning ☀️ Watching Project 2025 unfold enrages us. SCREAM! Let out the anger, frustration, fear, sadness. BREATHE! Inhale courage, unity, grit, heart. We’re the ones who’ll prevent the tears of our Sisters—present and future. Pay it forward… #EndTheWarOnWomen #SheShed

submitted 31 days ago • 43 comments

I'm seeing a lot of deleted accounts on people who followed me. Anyone getting these? I'm wondering if scammers.

submitted 40 days ago • 0 comments

The cover of @newyorker.com this week is spot on.

submitted 43 days ago • 25 comments

Penny Mae playing version of toy hide and seek with my husband.

submitted 41 days ago • 0 comments

We have teamed up with Mendez & Sanchez to provide free In-N-Out Burgers, free drinks, and other free meals to first responders and those affected by the fires. Please share.

submitted 41 days ago • 257 comments

A sad day in the legal system today.

submitted 45 days ago • 0 comments

Watching President Carter funeral procession is so sad. He was a genuinely good human. Which makes the Presidency even more grave; a person has never given of themselves unless there was profit in it for him.

submitted 48 days ago • 1 comment

Today is January 6, the anniversary of the felon/GOP’s violent insurrection trying to stop the peaceful transfer of power in the 2020 election! We remember 140 officers who were injured & those who lost their lives due to the attack on the Capitol! Hold all involved in the insurrection accountable!

submitted 49 days ago • 376 comments

Sweet Penny Mae taking her nap. She fell asleep with a dryer ball in her mouth. No, we don't give them to her, she is a sneaky thief.

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submitted 65 days ago • 1203 comments

GOOD NEWS! As a result of a court victory, Kansas will stop enforcement of a voter suppression law that undermined the work of civic engagement organizations to register voters. Paige and I explain the case and what happens next. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM5t...

submitted 67 days ago • 246 comments

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submitted 68 days ago • 70 comments

submitted 73 days ago • 120 comments

Penny Mae in her new raincoat.

submitted 73 days ago • 0 comments

My sweet 93 year old momma had a day with two good-looking gentlemen yesterday. The made decorations, sang songs, and drank Pepsi. Mom has dementia and heart failure, so times are precious with her. @bakerj.bsky.social

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submitted 74 days ago • 324 comments

I can't tonight. I tried being informed and caught up, but its not happening. I want to be cocooned in my warm bed, blanket over my head, cpap not in use, and go to my happy place. Just ssshhhh and tune out all the yuck. Maybe tomorrow.

submitted 76 days ago • 0 comments

My co-worker waiting for her break to chase the ball.

submitted 79 days ago • 0 comments