BarbJoan
@bjgt.bsky.social
Former ESL, reading teacher, and retired elementary principal
Love art, oil painting, word puzzles, Lake Michigan, and the Cubs
Lived in Turkey, MO, MI, MN, KS, DC, and now Chicago
I used to be nice
Ally 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Love art, oil painting, word puzzles, Lake Michigan, and the Cubs
Lived in Turkey, MO, MI, MN, KS, DC, and now Chicago
I used to be nice
Ally 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Cried when I learned the news she was being released. Our school will be overjoyed to know she is coming home.
She has been released!
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Columbia Heights girl and her mom released from ICE detention after school district speaks out
Elizabeth Zuna Caisaguano was detained nearly a month ago with her mother on their way to school in Columbia Heights, the same district as 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. She and her mother were release...
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Cried when I learned the news she was being released. Our school will be overjoyed to know she is coming home.
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Her sudden MAGA conversion was enough to prove she's not at all smart.
Katie Miller: “You know, like other conspiracy theories like did we actually land a man on the moon?”
Nicki Minaj: “No, I don’t think we landed on the moon.”
Katie Miller: “You don’t?”
Nicki Minaj: “No.”
Nicki Minaj: “No, I don’t think we landed on the moon.”
Katie Miller: “You don’t?”
Nicki Minaj: “No.”
February 4, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Her sudden MAGA conversion was enough to prove she's not at all smart.
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A journalist asks about justice for Epstein survivors.
He responds by attacking her; her face, her demeanor, her smile.
When the question is dangerous, he goes after the woman asking it. Not her facts. Not her reporting. Her existence.
And survivors are watching.
So are our daughters.
He responds by attacking her; her face, her demeanor, her smile.
When the question is dangerous, he goes after the woman asking it. Not her facts. Not her reporting. Her existence.
And survivors are watching.
So are our daughters.
February 3, 2026 at 11:20 PM
A journalist asks about justice for Epstein survivors.
He responds by attacking her; her face, her demeanor, her smile.
When the question is dangerous, he goes after the woman asking it. Not her facts. Not her reporting. Her existence.
And survivors are watching.
So are our daughters.
He responds by attacking her; her face, her demeanor, her smile.
When the question is dangerous, he goes after the woman asking it. Not her facts. Not her reporting. Her existence.
And survivors are watching.
So are our daughters.
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Imagine seeing photos and videos of ugly old men raping underage girls and thinking, "I need to protect those horrible men at all costs."?
Pam Bondi is a soulless villain.
Pam Bondi is a soulless villain.
February 4, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Imagine seeing photos and videos of ugly old men raping underage girls and thinking, "I need to protect those horrible men at all costs."?
Pam Bondi is a soulless villain.
Pam Bondi is a soulless villain.
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Sen. Mark Kelly: "I've heard from retired service members who already have changed what they say because of how Pete Hegseth has gone after me. So this isn't just about me. I'm just the first one through the breach here that has to stick up for the rights of all of us."
February 4, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Sen. Mark Kelly: "I've heard from retired service members who already have changed what they say because of how Pete Hegseth has gone after me. So this isn't just about me. I'm just the first one through the breach here that has to stick up for the rights of all of us."
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“… the chances were rather high of Trump getting booed ‘big league,’ at the Super Bowl, in the words of one White House official. Such a moment would instantly create a wealth of viral video clips and media coverage that administration officials would prefer to avoid.” ❄️
zeteo.com/p/trump-supe...
zeteo.com/p/trump-supe...
The Real Reason Trump Is Skipping the Super Bowl on Sunday
Trump claimed the big game is ‘too far away.’ Privately, his advisers warned he’d likely get booed if he went, sources tell Zeteo.
zeteo.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
“… the chances were rather high of Trump getting booed ‘big league,’ at the Super Bowl, in the words of one White House official. Such a moment would instantly create a wealth of viral video clips and media coverage that administration officials would prefer to avoid.” ❄️
zeteo.com/p/trump-supe...
zeteo.com/p/trump-supe...
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"The Real Reason Trump Is Skipping the Super Bowl on Sunday"
Trump claimed the big game is ‘too far away.’ Privately, his advisers warned he’d likely get booed if he went, sources tell Zeteo's @swin24.bsky.social
Trump claimed the big game is ‘too far away.’ Privately, his advisers warned he’d likely get booed if he went, sources tell Zeteo's @swin24.bsky.social
The Real Reason Trump Is Skipping the Super Bowl on Sunday
Trump claimed the big game is ‘too far away.’ Privately, his advisers warned he’d likely get booed if he went, sources tell Zeteo.
zeteo.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:14 AM
"The Real Reason Trump Is Skipping the Super Bowl on Sunday"
Trump claimed the big game is ‘too far away.’ Privately, his advisers warned he’d likely get booed if he went, sources tell Zeteo's @swin24.bsky.social
Trump claimed the big game is ‘too far away.’ Privately, his advisers warned he’d likely get booed if he went, sources tell Zeteo's @swin24.bsky.social
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Intimidation is an age old tactic to qualm public dissent and outrage.
This Administration is going after public figures to encourage the American people to self-censor.
But we will not be silenced, and we will not accept this violation of our First Amendment Rights.
This Administration is going after public figures to encourage the American people to self-censor.
But we will not be silenced, and we will not accept this violation of our First Amendment Rights.
February 4, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Intimidation is an age old tactic to qualm public dissent and outrage.
This Administration is going after public figures to encourage the American people to self-censor.
But we will not be silenced, and we will not accept this violation of our First Amendment Rights.
This Administration is going after public figures to encourage the American people to self-censor.
But we will not be silenced, and we will not accept this violation of our First Amendment Rights.
I’m 75 and reaching my peak of crazy bitterness
February 4, 2026 at 4:24 AM
I’m 75 and reaching my peak of crazy bitterness
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"Hours after Xiong spoke about them at the Walz press conference, Elizabeth and her mother were released Tuesday night...
Painter said the family currently has an open asylum case and should not have been detained."
Painter said the family currently has an open asylum case and should not have been detained."
She has been released!
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Columbia Heights girl and her mom released from ICE detention after school district speaks out
Elizabeth Zuna Caisaguano was detained nearly a month ago with her mother on their way to school in Columbia Heights, the same district as 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. She and her mother were release...
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:53 AM
"Hours after Xiong spoke about them at the Walz press conference, Elizabeth and her mother were released Tuesday night...
Painter said the family currently has an open asylum case and should not have been detained."
Painter said the family currently has an open asylum case and should not have been detained."
So thankful that @govpritzker.illinois.gov is leading us!
The Illinois Department of Public Health sidestepped the federal government this week by independently joining the WHO’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN). It is the second state to do so, after California joined the network last month. trib.al/0ecIsxF
Individual States Join World Health Organization After Trump Drops It
Illinois is the latest state to take this step.
trib.al
February 4, 2026 at 4:14 AM
So thankful that @govpritzker.illinois.gov is leading us!
We are so fortunate to have @govpritzker.illinois.gov leading us
February 4, 2026 at 4:13 AM
We are so fortunate to have @govpritzker.illinois.gov leading us
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Masked thugs on the streets.
Measles outbreaks across the nation.
Blatant government corruption.
Coverup of group of elite sex offenders.
Ruling party trying to rig elections.
Leader building grandiose monuments to himself.
Collapse of remnants of nonpartisan civil service.
Third world America.
Measles outbreaks across the nation.
Blatant government corruption.
Coverup of group of elite sex offenders.
Ruling party trying to rig elections.
Leader building grandiose monuments to himself.
Collapse of remnants of nonpartisan civil service.
Third world America.
February 4, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Masked thugs on the streets.
Measles outbreaks across the nation.
Blatant government corruption.
Coverup of group of elite sex offenders.
Ruling party trying to rig elections.
Leader building grandiose monuments to himself.
Collapse of remnants of nonpartisan civil service.
Third world America.
Measles outbreaks across the nation.
Blatant government corruption.
Coverup of group of elite sex offenders.
Ruling party trying to rig elections.
Leader building grandiose monuments to himself.
Collapse of remnants of nonpartisan civil service.
Third world America.
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These people are terrorists. Full stop.
Fucking surreal that people dressed like this and carrying assault rifles are permitted to kidnap people off our streets
February 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
These people are terrorists. Full stop.
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Never forget: Pam Bondi and Kash said there was nothing in the Epstein files back in March
February 4, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Never forget: Pam Bondi and Kash said there was nothing in the Epstein files back in March
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Quiet, piggy (Catherine Lucey, Bloomberg)
Grab ‘em by the pussy (all women)
Nasty woman (Hillary Clinton)
Fat slob (Rosie O’Donnell)
Mentally disabled (Kamala Harris)
Look at that face! Would anyone vote for that? (Carly Fiorna)
This is what Trump and Republicans think of women.
Grab ‘em by the pussy (all women)
Nasty woman (Hillary Clinton)
Fat slob (Rosie O’Donnell)
Mentally disabled (Kamala Harris)
Look at that face! Would anyone vote for that? (Carly Fiorna)
This is what Trump and Republicans think of women.
KAITLAN COLLINS: What would say to Epstein survivo---
TRUMP: You are so bad. You are the worst report. No wonder CNN has no ratings. She's a young woman. I don't think I've ever seen you smile. They should be ashamed of you.
TRUMP: You are so bad. You are the worst report. No wonder CNN has no ratings. She's a young woman. I don't think I've ever seen you smile. They should be ashamed of you.
February 4, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Quiet, piggy (Catherine Lucey, Bloomberg)
Grab ‘em by the pussy (all women)
Nasty woman (Hillary Clinton)
Fat slob (Rosie O’Donnell)
Mentally disabled (Kamala Harris)
Look at that face! Would anyone vote for that? (Carly Fiorna)
This is what Trump and Republicans think of women.
Grab ‘em by the pussy (all women)
Nasty woman (Hillary Clinton)
Fat slob (Rosie O’Donnell)
Mentally disabled (Kamala Harris)
Look at that face! Would anyone vote for that? (Carly Fiorna)
This is what Trump and Republicans think of women.
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Bezos spends $100 million a year on the Post.
Bezos spends $2 billion on Blue Origin.
Guess which one he's dismantling.
Bezos spends $2 billion on Blue Origin.
Guess which one he's dismantling.
Hearing really grim stuff about The Post being decimated tomorrow. Wishing the best to all my former colleagues.
February 3, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Bezos spends $100 million a year on the Post.
Bezos spends $2 billion on Blue Origin.
Guess which one he's dismantling.
Bezos spends $2 billion on Blue Origin.
Guess which one he's dismantling.
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Hearing really grim stuff about The Post being decimated tomorrow. Wishing the best to all my former colleagues.
February 3, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Hearing really grim stuff about The Post being decimated tomorrow. Wishing the best to all my former colleagues.
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BREAKING: We’re suing to stop Trump’s corrupt & illegal “Gold Card” scheme
@democracydefendersfund.org joins @aaup.org & workers to block a pay-to-play visa that flouts the law
This is about the rule of law—the president can't auction U.S. visas to the highest bidder
@nytimes.com 👇 -TN
@democracydefendersfund.org joins @aaup.org & workers to block a pay-to-play visa that flouts the law
This is about the rule of law—the president can't auction U.S. visas to the highest bidder
@nytimes.com 👇 -TN
Lawsuit Argues Trump Gold Card Visa Program Prioritizes Wealth Over Ability
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:21 PM
BREAKING: We’re suing to stop Trump’s corrupt & illegal “Gold Card” scheme
@democracydefendersfund.org joins @aaup.org & workers to block a pay-to-play visa that flouts the law
This is about the rule of law—the president can't auction U.S. visas to the highest bidder
@nytimes.com 👇 -TN
@democracydefendersfund.org joins @aaup.org & workers to block a pay-to-play visa that flouts the law
This is about the rule of law—the president can't auction U.S. visas to the highest bidder
@nytimes.com 👇 -TN
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The Illinois Department of Public Health sidestepped the federal government this week by independently joining the WHO’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN). It is the second state to do so, after California joined the network last month. trib.al/0ecIsxF
Individual States Join World Health Organization After Trump Drops It
Illinois is the latest state to take this step.
trib.al
February 3, 2026 at 10:08 PM
The Illinois Department of Public Health sidestepped the federal government this week by independently joining the WHO’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN). It is the second state to do so, after California joined the network last month. trib.al/0ecIsxF
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James Comer is bringing Hillary Clinton before his committee to testify about Epstein despite having zero contact with him, but not Epstein’s neighbor Howard Lutnick who lied about his connections to Epstein over many years which is proven in the files.
February 4, 2026 at 1:36 AM
James Comer is bringing Hillary Clinton before his committee to testify about Epstein despite having zero contact with him, but not Epstein’s neighbor Howard Lutnick who lied about his connections to Epstein over many years which is proven in the files.
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Watch closely: Donald Trump is plotting to rig the midterms.
In just the past 2 weeks, his AG demanded that Minnesota turn over voter rolls, his DNI raided 2020 election ballots in Georgia, & he called to 'nationalize' our elections.
We must mobilize to protect our democracy.
In just the past 2 weeks, his AG demanded that Minnesota turn over voter rolls, his DNI raided 2020 election ballots in Georgia, & he called to 'nationalize' our elections.
We must mobilize to protect our democracy.
February 4, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Watch closely: Donald Trump is plotting to rig the midterms.
In just the past 2 weeks, his AG demanded that Minnesota turn over voter rolls, his DNI raided 2020 election ballots in Georgia, & he called to 'nationalize' our elections.
We must mobilize to protect our democracy.
In just the past 2 weeks, his AG demanded that Minnesota turn over voter rolls, his DNI raided 2020 election ballots in Georgia, & he called to 'nationalize' our elections.
We must mobilize to protect our democracy.
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ICE agent wearing skull mask that is usually associated with the neo Nazi atomwaffen group
ctc.westpoint.edu/the-iron-mar...
ctc.westpoint.edu/the-iron-mar...
February 4, 2026 at 1:14 AM
ICE agent wearing skull mask that is usually associated with the neo Nazi atomwaffen group
ctc.westpoint.edu/the-iron-mar...
ctc.westpoint.edu/the-iron-mar...
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A follow up on this Jesse Watters clip from 3 weeks ago. The victim of ICE testified today before Congress that she was on her way to a 39th scheduled treatment at a traumatic brain injury center.
February 3, 2026 at 11:05 PM
A follow up on this Jesse Watters clip from 3 weeks ago. The victim of ICE testified today before Congress that she was on her way to a 39th scheduled treatment at a traumatic brain injury center.