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Dr Deb K

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Progressive Pediatrician. Fighting for trans kids, neurodivergent kids, all kids. “Time to step up and be the ancestors our future needs.”💪🏽🏳️‍⚧️💙🏳️‍🌈

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Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · Jan 27

This is chilling watching how tyranny begins and seeing what Trump has tried in one week. We must fight back. We must support everyone targeted. We must not obey. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/o...

Opinion | How Tyranny Begins (Gift Article)

Tyranny doesn’t happen overnight. Take it from the people who missed the first signs.

www.nytimes.com

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Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 1h

To see how corrupt Wa Po has become, read my attached comment THAT WA PO REFUSED TO ACCEPT!! This level of censorship is dangerous!

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Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 1h

I have no idea whether you decided to rent your Virginia house out or not. I don’t care. For The Corrupt Trump Crime Family who have grifted billions in “ill gotten gains” to harass you for $18,933 in decreased interest is obscene & wasting tax $ on this petty crap. What an embarrassment!

Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 5h

Trump said he will invoke the Insurrection Act if the 9th Circuit rules against him. Which proves it’s bogus. Cuz if there’s actually an insurrection, it doesn’t depend on a Judge’s ruling. Next step must be impeachment.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 11h

"For Democrats, this particular moment of cartoonish graft presents a huge opportunity to unify around an anti-corruption platform." It's a way to focus on Trump without sounding hyperpartisan.

@davidsirota.com on the (good) politics of fighting corruption:

How Anti-Corruption Can Be a Winning Issue for Democrats

It’s a powerful, unifying theme—and it’s tied to the crisis of democracy under Trump.

www.thebulwark.com

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Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 11h

This is a great video. But I worry that these freedom fighters will be targeted by Trump and his Militia.

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forensicguy.bsky.social @forensicguy.bsky.social · 14h

The truth is that millions of us aren’t buying shit, going out to at, putting off travel, canceling subscriptions as a form of silent protest. Those numbers will only grow.

Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 1d

I personally don’t believe anyone voted for Trump solely for economic reasons. He’s much too divisive to ignore everything but “the price of eggs.” The truth is the Trump Economy sucks. All private jobs reports show a continued DROP IN JOBS.
apple.news/AZbvKSOx7TJm...

The Unofficial Jobs Numbers Are In and It’s Rough Out There — The Wall Street Journal

In a federal data blackout, Wall Street numbers and surveys are filling the void

apple.news

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Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 11h

That’s the kindest thing you can say about Nazi Barbie.

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 12h

It really can't be said enough: the goal of the "anti-woke" movement was always to destroy social norms against bigotry. And it worked. And there's a whole lot of purportedly "left" thinkers & commentators who helped it -- indeed, it couldn't have been done without them.

They should feel bad.

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Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 16h

You're saying, Just shut up & don't make Trump mad. I'm saying that's capitulation to Trump's authoritarian regime which will just continue to make healthcare worse, education worse, decimate science & higher education, suppress all opposition, and manipulate the elections to maintain power. Nope!

Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 16h

Noem's reaction to her completely non-violent visit to Portland was to call Portland elected officials "pansies": "We need to quadruple the number of Federal Agents." WTF??!!?? STOP TRUMP POLICE STATE! Stop the LIES! youtu.be/XGZ26qJNzho?...

I'm EXTREMELY disappointed: Secretary Kristi Noem

YouTube video by Fox News

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

I wouldn’t advise anyone in Portland to walk your dog near this building.

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Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 16h

Kristi Noem AKA Nazi Barbie says this calls for "quadrupling the number of Federal Agents in Portland." Not a joke. That's her response to her completely non-violent visit. Trump & his minions want to invade all blue cities & states to intimidate us & shut us up! Not going to happen!

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

Let’s check in on the warzone in Portland.

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Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 16h

Noem is such a liar. After seeing nothing serious happening in Portland in person, her response was "We need to quadruple the number of Federal Agents." Clearly Trump's Military Invasion of Blue cities has ZERO to do w/ what's actually happening. youtu.be/J1_FgrB0Tlc?...

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Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 16h

This is a great shot. Because the lying Noem will report that Portland was full of “violent Antifa attacking our great ICE Agents” as opposed to the reality of a dozen people and one chicken. 🙄

Lxs650 @lxs650.bsky.social · 18h

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fedup2here.bsky.social @fedup2here.bsky.social · 20h

If it’s such a “battleground” why are they presenting perfect head shots on a roof top?
Performance video.
Portland is a weird and awesome place, but not a battleground.

I’m inspired to be a frog for Halloween.
Everyone should be a frog for Halloween.

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Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 17h

I see MAGAt instigator Nick Sortor up there with Nazi Barbie. This little wimpy outside agitator sets up confrontations w/ the local protesters and then whines about how “dangerous” Portland is. Check out this attached video from last weekend. bsky.app/profile/drde...

Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 3d

Nick Sorter agitating again (10/5/25) in Portland. He’s such a whiny little bitch. He filmed himself taking a flag & running a petite woman down who staffed the protester supply tent. He whined he was “assaulted” on the sidewalk. Video from Mercado Media on X or FB.
www.facebook.com/share/v/19rV...

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Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 17h

Stephen Miller says Portland protesters are violent extremists that need to be eliminated by Trump’s Militia. But the Jan 6th violent insurrectionists were just having a peaceful sight seeing tour.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 1d

If we are taking in “trillion” of dollars in tariffs:

1. Why haven’t we paid down a cent of the debt?

2. Why can’t we afford to not fuck millions of people over with expiring insurance subsidies?

3. Why is none of it being used to help the abysmal job market?

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

If you come for my people, you come through me.

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 1d

Michigan Avenue right now.

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Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 17h

Susan Collins just voted w/ the rest of the Republican animals to let Trump murder people without any process. If you're on a boat, Republicans are going to kill you. 21 deaths and counting!

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Johnson: "He has defunded our education system. He has defunded our transportation system. He's firing black women across this country. He's defunding our healthcare system. This president is absolutely out of control... Chicago is going to stand firm in protecting humanity."

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Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 19h

You think compliance with Trump's illegal actions of sending in Troops will result in less violence? You think he'll just stop? Have you seen Chicago? Militia are patrolling the streets. None of this is okay. Trump will have them intimidating polling places. He will send more troops to more cities.

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 1d

Can’t believe I have to say this, but in Minnesota you will continue to have the freedom to get your COVID and flu shots.

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Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 21h

Lawler is definitely going down. Plus New York needs to get off their a$$ and gerrymander to meet the cheating GOP.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Jeffries to Lawler: "You're a complete and total embarrassment. You're embarrassing yourself and your district right now. And you're going down to defeat next year."

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