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Batya Kluger

@batyalee.bsky.social

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I read & listen to a lot of nat’l & internat’l political news and share my thoughts. Politically progressive.

Trump’s regime is disturbing, but I enjoy family & friends, nature & sci discoveries, seeing beauty & goodness in humanity.

Home is Oakland, CA

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Batya Kluger @batyalee.bsky.social · Apr 11

How will we get through this troubled time? In a country filled with liars, be someone who tells the truth. Tho our leaders are filled with fear & loathing, offer your trust & friendship. When people are being ostracized for their differences, you reach out & hold on to them w/ strength & caring.

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Eunic Epstein-Ortiz ❌👑

@eunicortiz.bsky.social

TODAY: 5,000 people came together in Minneapolis to honor and remember Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and everyone who lost their life to federalized enforcements across the country. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/u...

February 7, 2026 at 11:28 PM

Batya Kluger

@batyalee.bsky.social

Why is anyone shocked or even surprised at tRump’s racist post & lack of apology? This isn’t a new low or even remotely interesting. 🤨 He’s always been a blatant racist and much worse.

February 7, 2026 at 10:33 PM

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Omar Wasow

@owasow.bsky.social

See if this works: wapo.st/4r4mujT

In 1927, Donald Trump’s father was arrested after a Klan riot in Queens

On Sunday, Trump declined to disavow the support of white supremacists.

wapo.st

February 7, 2026 at 6:14 PM

Batya Kluger

@batyalee.bsky.social

ofthebrave.org/testimonials...

Marcelo Gomes da Silva - Home of the Brave

Marcelo was a high schooler on his way to volleyball practice when ICE arrested him and took him into custody. He was 18, and had come to the US when he was seven years old. When he asked the agent wh...

ofthebrave.org

February 7, 2026 at 6:32 PM

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Thomas Benner

@thomasbenner.bsky.social

Cartoon by Mike Luckovich | Creators

February 6, 2026 at 7:44 AM

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Elon Musk 🇺🇸 Parody

@elonmusk-parody.bsky.social

ICE break window to enter U.S. citizen's house without warrant—violently tackle man for filming them.
The incident occurred in San Antonio, Texas.

I'm a U.S. citizen and they’re inside my house with no warrant!"

February 6, 2026 at 10:22 PM

Batya Kluger

@batyalee.bsky.social

Reporters are pointing out RFK, Jr’s lies around his Make Measles Great Again trip to Samoa several yrs ago. But he’s ALWAYS lying at HHS, creating a sicker, more chaotic society.

He must be stopped from his efforts to Stop Preventing Preventable Diseases!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Newly revealed emails undermine RFK Jr testimony about 2019 Samoa trip ahead of measles outbreak

Kennedy later said the purpose of his trip had nothing to do with vaccines. US embassy and UN staff at the time said otherwise, emails show

www.theguardian.com

February 6, 2026 at 9:48 PM

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Dailycast Newstalk Radio

@dailycast.news

As long as Trump is making billionaires money, they will let him get away with ANYTHING. That has become obvious. There's a new movement that will make REAL change! It requires that you: resistandunsubscribe.com

Resist and Unsubscribe

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February 6, 2026 at 8:23 PM

Batya Kluger

@batyalee.bsky.social

He quit Oakland w/o citing any reasons & then pops up in Fremont a few weeks later after Fremont says it conducted a nationwide search? 👀 (I thought the nation was bigger than the East Bay.) Hmmm. Looks like Mitchell wanted to deal w/ less crime and less oversight.

oaklandside.org/2026/02/05/f...

Former Oakland police chief’s new job is in Fremont

Two months after leaving his post as the chief in Oakland, Floyd Mitchell will lead Fremont’s police.

oaklandside.org

February 6, 2026 at 1:55 AM

Batya Kluger

@batyalee.bsky.social

Disgraceful. Thank goodness Californians can easily vote by mail or drop boxes.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Steve Bannon calls for immigration agents at polling sites during midterms

Ex-Trump adviser adds to elections officials’ concern about potential interference from Trump administration in voting

www.theguardian.com

February 5, 2026 at 12:59 AM

Batya Kluger

@batyalee.bsky.social

“We have no guidance or direction on what we need to do,” Le said.

newrepublic.com/maz/post/206...

“I wish you would just hold me in contempt of court so I can get 24 hours of sleep,” Le said. “The system sucks, this job sucks, I am trying with every breath I have to get you what I need.”

newrepublic.com

February 4, 2026 at 4:21 AM

Batya Kluger

@batyalee.bsky.social

Oof. She doesn’t smile enough? I don’t think people will react to his cranky tantrum in the way he expects.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

Trump scolds CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins for not smiling as she asks about Epstein abuse survivors – live

President replied to Collins’ persistent questions about Epstein files by accusing her of not smiling ‘because you know you’re not telling the truth’

www.theguardian.com

February 4, 2026 at 12:16 AM

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Pestilence

@pestilence4all.bsky.social

If this doesn’t tug at your heart, make you well up with sadness, you are not human.

A drawing of Alex Pretti carrying an old person wrapped in an American flag. He is saying - ‘Don’t worry. I’ve got you.’

January 27, 2026 at 12:56 AM

Batya Kluger

@batyalee.bsky.social

Just another piece of federal property to repurpose, amiright? I wonder what fresh hell we’ll hear about next...🤔

Newsweek @newsweek.com · 6d

The president announced the Kennedy Center will close July 4 for a two-year renovation to create a "world class" facility.

Trump Announces 2-Year Closure of Kennedy Center for Renovation

www.newsweek.com

February 2, 2026 at 4:35 AM

Batya Kluger

@batyalee.bsky.social

newrepublic.com/maz/article/...

We are now one year into Donald Trump’s second term, and something strange is happening in political media. A lot of people who spent years insisting that the so-called “alarmists” were being hysterical have started, tentatively, to admit that maybe they got it wrong.

newrepublic.com

February 2, 2026 at 1:09 AM

Batya Kluger

@batyalee.bsky.social

If the TX legislature doesn’t meet until 2027, why didn’t they wait to elect a representative until November? I don’t understand. Can he do any work in 2026?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...