Mary Lynn
@jckcml.bsky.social
Iowan. Mother of two. Retired oncology nurse. Bilateral breast cancer survivor. News and political junkie. A progressive now & forever. Lover of dogs. Avid bird watcher. Hate to cook! Quiet introvert who is frugal with her words.
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“'The guy, I’m telling him like, "Please step off the school grounds," and this dude comes up and bumps into me and then tells me that I pushed him, and he knocked me down,' an official at Roosevelt High School said. 'They don’t care. They’re just animals. I’ve never seen people behave like this.'"
Minneapolis schools cancel classes after Border Patrol clash disrupts dismissal at Roosevelt
Minneapolis schools closed for the week citing safety concerns after an encounter involving armed Border Patrol agents near Roosevelt High School.
www.mprnews.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:09 PM
“'The guy, I’m telling him like, "Please step off the school grounds," and this dude comes up and bumps into me and then tells me that I pushed him, and he knocked me down,' an official at Roosevelt High School said. 'They don’t care. They’re just animals. I’ve never seen people behave like this.'"
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it is the policy of this government to treat democratic-led states as conquered territories and the people therein as something like hostiles or even enemy combatants
Dr Oz threatens to pull Medicaid support for Minnesota: "Sticking to the narrative that's cold in Minnesota -- this is the tip of the iceberg"
January 7, 2026 at 11:52 PM
it is the policy of this government to treat democratic-led states as conquered territories and the people therein as something like hostiles or even enemy combatants
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Most of the targets are U.N.-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labor and other issues that the Trump administration has categorized as catering to diversity and "woke" initiatives. n.pr/3N7LJmg
U.S. to exit 66 international organizations in further retreat from global cooperation
Most of the targets are U.N.-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labor and other issues that the Trump administration has categorized as catering to diversity and "woke" initiatives.
n.pr
January 8, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Most of the targets are U.N.-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labor and other issues that the Trump administration has categorized as catering to diversity and "woke" initiatives. n.pr/3N7LJmg
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California delayed cancellation of immigrant truckers' licenses. So feds will withhold $160 million
California delayed cancellation of immigrant truckers' licenses. So feds will withhold $160 million
After California paused a plan to cancel the licenses of thousands of immigrant truckers, federal officials announced Wednesday they would withhold $160 million in transportation funds from the state.
www.latimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:50 AM
California delayed cancellation of immigrant truckers' licenses. So feds will withhold $160 million
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I Stand with Minneapolis
January 8, 2026 at 1:33 AM
I Stand with Minneapolis
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God forbid any of us end up in a similar position, I hope we get the impassioned support and defense Renee did in her final moments — particularly from the woman heard on the video.
HuffPost has obtained a video of a physician trying to give medical care to the woman shot and killed by ICE agents today, and not being allowed to go near her.
The ICE agents claim there are medics on site, but witnesses scream that there are no medics present.
Full Story: bit.ly/3YwbaQR
The ICE agents claim there are medics on site, but witnesses scream that there are no medics present.
Full Story: bit.ly/3YwbaQR
January 8, 2026 at 1:16 AM
God forbid any of us end up in a similar position, I hope we get the impassioned support and defense Renee did in her final moments — particularly from the woman heard on the video.
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A friend in Minneapolis just sent me this video. Looks like thousands have come together for a vigil after an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. This was my neighborhood for several years before coming to Portland.
January 8, 2026 at 1:05 AM
A friend in Minneapolis just sent me this video. Looks like thousands have come together for a vigil after an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. This was my neighborhood for several years before coming to Portland.
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Quick heads-up before we drop the needle.
These ain’t celebration tracks — they’re reckonings. Songs staring straight at power, ego, and acts that leave bodies.
🎵 Masters of War — Bob Dylan
🎵 Ohio — Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
🎵 Zombie — The Cranberries
🎵 Sunday Bloody Sunday — U2
These ain’t celebration tracks — they’re reckonings. Songs staring straight at power, ego, and acts that leave bodies.
🎵 Masters of War — Bob Dylan
🎵 Ohio — Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
🎵 Zombie — The Cranberries
🎵 Sunday Bloody Sunday — U2
January 8, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Quick heads-up before we drop the needle.
These ain’t celebration tracks — they’re reckonings. Songs staring straight at power, ego, and acts that leave bodies.
🎵 Masters of War — Bob Dylan
🎵 Ohio — Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
🎵 Zombie — The Cranberries
🎵 Sunday Bloody Sunday — U2
These ain’t celebration tracks — they’re reckonings. Songs staring straight at power, ego, and acts that leave bodies.
🎵 Masters of War — Bob Dylan
🎵 Ohio — Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
🎵 Zombie — The Cranberries
🎵 Sunday Bloody Sunday — U2
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BBC is reporting that the same ICE officer who murdered Renee Good was involved in another violent incident in June.
January 7, 2026 at 11:46 PM
BBC is reporting that the same ICE officer who murdered Renee Good was involved in another violent incident in June.
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Jared Kushner has somehow found a place at Coalition of the Willing press conference with Scholz, Zelensky, Macron, Starmer and Witkoff.
Kushner has no official position in the US government.
Kushner has no official position in the US government.
January 6, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Jared Kushner has somehow found a place at Coalition of the Willing press conference with Scholz, Zelensky, Macron, Starmer and Witkoff.
Kushner has no official position in the US government.
Kushner has no official position in the US government.
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The destruction doesn't make for a photo-op like tearing down the East Wing of the White House or bulldozing the Rose Garden, but it's every bit as bad. Generations of American children learned to spell and count, learned the Preamble to the Constitution, from watching shows produced by the CPB.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
Corporation For Public Broadcasting Is Dissolved After 58 Years Of Service
www.huffpost.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:04 PM
The destruction doesn't make for a photo-op like tearing down the East Wing of the White House or bulldozing the Rose Garden, but it's every bit as bad. Generations of American children learned to spell and count, learned the Preamble to the Constitution, from watching shows produced by the CPB.
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Hegseth knows a court martial would fail, so he’s cutting Kelly’s pension. For what? Reminding troops of their duty to not follow unlawful orders: www.cnbc.com/2026/01/05/p...
Pentagon to cut Sen. Mark Kelly's military retirement pay over 'seditious' video: Hegseth
Sen. Mark Kelly and other members of Congress on the video reminded members of the U.S. military that they can refuse to follow illegal orders.
www.cnbc.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Hegseth knows a court martial would fail, so he’s cutting Kelly’s pension. For what? Reminding troops of their duty to not follow unlawful orders: www.cnbc.com/2026/01/05/p...
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Happy National Bird Day.
January 5, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Happy National Bird Day.
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He's taken three cognitive tests that we know of in a year, and had a CT scan that still hasn't been fully explained. He falls asleep while announcing military action. Our troops deserve a Commander-in-Chief who is up to the job.
January 3, 2026 at 10:48 PM
He's taken three cognitive tests that we know of in a year, and had a CT scan that still hasn't been fully explained. He falls asleep while announcing military action. Our troops deserve a Commander-in-Chief who is up to the job.
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#GVerse via @chariselee.bsky.social
Incredible interpretation of popping, hip hop freestyle and art of ballet‼️ Yo-Yo Ma and Lil Buck - The Swan
Incredible interpretation of popping, hip hop freestyle and art of ballet‼️ Yo-Yo Ma and Lil Buck - The Swan
January 3, 2026 at 3:06 AM
#GVerse via @chariselee.bsky.social
Incredible interpretation of popping, hip hop freestyle and art of ballet‼️ Yo-Yo Ma and Lil Buck - The Swan
Incredible interpretation of popping, hip hop freestyle and art of ballet‼️ Yo-Yo Ma and Lil Buck - The Swan
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#CaughtinMotion this Ruby Throated Hummingbird on its way to its perch. He slammed on his brakes when he saw the dragon fly landing on it. #BirdOfTheDay
January 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM
#CaughtinMotion this Ruby Throated Hummingbird on its way to its perch. He slammed on his brakes when he saw the dragon fly landing on it. #BirdOfTheDay
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At the same time, my healthcare premiums increased by 150%, Trump and his wealthy friends enjoyed a caviar bar. Who thought it was a good idea to put these people in charge?
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks
Caviar station and ice sculpture at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago party as food banks continue to be stretched thin
January 1, 2026 at 11:52 PM
At the same time, my healthcare premiums increased by 150%, Trump and his wealthy friends enjoyed a caviar bar. Who thought it was a good idea to put these people in charge?
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks
#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks
way cool photo!
I took hundreds or more likely thousands of these types of shots on La Cumbre Peak in 2025. There were some strong contenders with more color but I love how many hills popped up that I don't normally see...so this is probably my favorite foothills shot of the year! #Photography #SantaBarbara #Sunset
December 31, 2025 at 7:07 PM
way cool photo!
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He’s the worst human being ever.
NEW: President Trump's first veto of his second term kills a unanimous bill to fund a major drinking water project in Colorado. Trump had threatened punishment for Colorado for imprisoning his ally Tina Peters. www.9news.com/article/news...
Trump vetoes bill to fund Arkansas Valley conduit in Colorado
President Trump vetoed a bill to fund a pipeline project to bring clean drinking water to communities on the Eastern Plains between Pueblo and Lamar.
www.9news.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:01 AM
He’s the worst human being ever.
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Last special election of the year.
This is a D+17 seat according to @the-downballot.com.
The Democrat just won by 43 points.
That’s a 26 point overperformance.
This is a D+17 seat according to @the-downballot.com.
The Democrat just won by 43 points.
That’s a 26 point overperformance.
December 31, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Last special election of the year.
This is a D+17 seat according to @the-downballot.com.
The Democrat just won by 43 points.
That’s a 26 point overperformance.
This is a D+17 seat according to @the-downballot.com.
The Democrat just won by 43 points.
That’s a 26 point overperformance.