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Doreen Ellen

@doreenellen.bsky.social

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Mother, Former Journalist, Youth Mentor, Nutrition Coach, but ad nauseam Anti-Trump and Anti-Fascism advocate. Sorry, but since so many DMs have been from accounts that were deleted, I will no longer answer.

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Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 4d

Pin this for relaxation. We all need it. Always wanted to go there.

calamity curtis @curtiscalamity.bsky.social · 4d

aloha kakahiaka from ka'anapali beach maui

maui no ka oi

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Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 7m

Is this explainable in any way? I don’t get it.

✡️Cathy Has Had Enough!✡️ @cathyhadenough.bsky.social · 1h

Argentina is now the primary supplier of soybeans to China, worth billions.
Instead of the U.S. because, y’know - tariffs, costing farmers billions.
Local farmers going under because of lost sales to other countries because, y’know - tariffs.
So the felon gives them $20B and his kickback % is…? 🤔

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 1h

The ‘currency swap’ has been finalized. Argentina got their $20 billion and gave us an unknown number of pesos, while he cuts healthcare and human services for Americans. Don’t call it a bailout, they say — it’s like saying tariffs aren’t taxes. What happened to America First?

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Oliver Markus Malloy @malloy.rocks · 4h

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Lawrence @ldog562.bsky.social · Feb 24

Dems better figure it out well before midterms becuz if they don't take back both houses kiss our democracy goodbye.He's already purged our most important institutions put in his loyalist,& GQP have fully embraced authoritarianism. Thanks again Merrick Garland 👇

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Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 13m

I’m starting to stay up and not sleep again.

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Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 15m

Disgusting
“Even on issues like ensuring air traffic controllers and military members receive back-pay … Republicans are refusing to budge. Democrats have called on all lawmakers to return to Washington to pass a quick bill to ensure some essential workers continue to be paid during the shutdown.”

Whatifisaidit @whatifisaidit.bsky.social · 4h

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Mike Johnson hit with GOP revolt in fiery caucus call over 'damaging' move

A private call among House Republicans has exposed cracks developing within Speaker Mike Johnson's strategy for handling the ongoing government shutdown.MSNBC.com reported that at least three Republic...

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 6h

Leticia James’ statement.

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NPR @npr.org · 4h

Broadway's union for performers and stage managers says the sticking point is health care. n.pr/4mTdefq

Talks resume as Broadway actors consider a strike

Broadway's union for performers and stage managers says the sticking point is health care.

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Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 1h

Listen to this! FOX News is warning us what is happening and what is to come!

www.foxbusiness.com/video/638235...

Chief strategist warns what you've got to be a 'little concerned' about | Fox Business Video

QI Research CEO and chief strategist Danielle DiMartino Booth calls the Federal Reserve's September meeting minutes 'very hawkish,' addresses the devaluation of the U.S. dollar and more on 'Making Mon...

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Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 1h

Appointed by President Biden; I guess that is necessary to say today?

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Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 1h

I guess it’s better now than later.
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‘Something dramatic has happened’: Robert Reich says U.S. is finally seeing Trump’s true impact

Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich and Oakland comedian W. Kamau Bell had a spirited discussion about the Trump administration and more after a screening of “The Last Class.”

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Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 1h

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Is it safe to fly amid government shutdown? What you need to know before booking your flight

The U.S. government shutdown is making travelers worry about flight safety and delays. Some airport staff are working without pay, and a few airports had small delays. Officials say its still safe to ...

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Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 6h

GIFT: Believe there are too many hypocritical issues in here, but here are two: 1. Potentially getting rid of an autocrat likely not rightfully elected and 2. Going after cocaine dealers when a certain family seems to consume a lot of it.
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The Boat Strikes Are Just the Beginning

What the Trump administration is portraying as a drug mission may be about a lot more.

www.theatlantic.com

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Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 10h

Oh, yeah, my BlueSky videos go out on me most of the time and when I went to reset that video I couldn’t find it again, so I didn’t hear anything after Miller said that and paused. Crazy; I hope the host at least pushed back.

Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 10h

I couldn’t finish reading this.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Truly, madly, deeply: Trump’s desire for a Nobel peace prize is driving diplomacy

The US president’s fervid pursuit of the award is believed to have been a key motivator in brokering peace deals in Ukraine and Gaza

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Sue D. @budthedeadhamster.bsky.social · 12h

It hurts my brain that someone has to point this out.

pissed-off-g.bsky.social @pissed-off-g.bsky.social · 1d

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Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 12h

Thoughts?
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Chief Justice Roberts warns of "potential disaster" in Supreme Court case

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts warned about a “potential disaster” during oral arguments in a mail-in ballots case.

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Michelle Leopold 💙🦋🔵🩵 @michelle94904.bsky.social · 1d

CALIFORNIANS: Gov. Gavin Newsom has a few weeks left to decide whether to pass two landmark kids' online safety bills. Please email him today and urge him to support kids!
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Tell Gov. Newsom: Protect California Kids!

Gov. Gavin Newsom has a few weeks left to decide whether to pass two landmark kids' online safety bills. Email him today and urge him to support kids!

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Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 12h

GIFT: Would be nice if it only affected the people that voted for the GOP or couldn’t bother to vote.

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Americans Are About to Feel the Government Shutdown

Airport delays and IRS closures are just the beginning.

www.theatlantic.com

Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 12h

GIFT:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

The Myth of Mad King George

He was denounced by rebel propagandists as a tyrant and remembered by Americans as a reactionary dolt. Who was he really?

www.theatlantic.com

Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 12h

Wow, I’m crying. Such a beautiful soul.

OceanBlueStar 🌎💧🐬 @oceanbluestar.bsky.social · 12h

“Your life matters, and you are here for a reason.”-Jane Goodall

Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 12h

GIFT:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

The Insurrection Problem

Violence has marred the American constitutional order since the founding. Is it inevitable?

www.theatlantic.com

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Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 21h

Do you talk to Trumpers? One said to my husband today that “illegals” are dangerous and he is okay with taking them all out in zip ties, etc., like they did in Chicago, if it gets one guy who might rape his granddaughter off the street. I don’t believe he’ll be convinced if Trump is in the files.

Doreen Ellen @doreenellen.bsky.social · 21h

Awesome! We’re reaching a fever pitch!

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Anita zx @omi684.bsky.social · 22h

In front of Trump Tower in Chicago ealrier… WOW!

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