Karen “Will not Toady” Robertson
@karenrobz.bsky.social
23-year veteran of US Courts/recovering attorney, Rocky Mountain enthusiast, teaching ESL to adult immigrants & refugees in Aurora CO, ally, wife & mother of good men, all are welcome at my house.
*tan* gratificante
NEW: Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky has conceded. A stunning defeat for a MAGA media fixture who built a national profile on claims of a "complete gang takeover" of Aurora that led President Trump to visit and falsely proclaim the city "conquered" by an immigrant gang
November 6, 2025 at 1:22 AM
*tan* gratificante
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This broken woman caused intense and widespread suffering through her hate and everyone should celebrate her loss.
NEW: Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky has conceded. A stunning defeat for a MAGA media fixture who built a national profile on claims of a "complete gang takeover" of Aurora that led President Trump to visit and falsely proclaim the city "conquered" by an immigrant gang
November 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
This broken woman caused intense and widespread suffering through her hate and everyone should celebrate her loss.
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NEW: Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky has conceded. A stunning defeat for a MAGA media fixture who built a national profile on claims of a "complete gang takeover" of Aurora that led President Trump to visit and falsely proclaim the city "conquered" by an immigrant gang
November 6, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Congrats to Colorado for showing the rest of the country how to establish a basic baseline of decency.
Colorado voters approve boost to free school meals program | Colorado Newsline
Two ballot measures to fund Colorado's universal school meals program, Propositions LL and MM, led in early results Tuesday night.
coloradonewsline.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Congrats to Colorado for showing the rest of the country how to establish a basic baseline of decency.
Brandi Carlisle is 🔥
November 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Brandi Carlisle is 🔥
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If you need this, I hope it helps
#Food #FoodFinder #FoodPantry #FoodResouces
For those affected by SNAP being cut off or anyone needing food, here are some resources that can help you!
Pls repost/share !!
links:
findhelp.org
foodpantries.org
foodfinder.us
fridgefinder.app
littlefreepantry.org
feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
For those affected by SNAP being cut off or anyone needing food, here are some resources that can help you!
Pls repost/share !!
links:
findhelp.org
foodpantries.org
foodfinder.us
fridgefinder.app
littlefreepantry.org
feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
findhelp.org by findhelp - Search and Connect to Social Care
Search and connect to support. Find financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help in your area, anywhere in the US.
findhelp.org
November 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
If you need this, I hope it helps
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As always, @stevevladeck.bsky.social explains everything clearly and clear-eyed
November 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
As always, @stevevladeck.bsky.social explains everything clearly and clear-eyed
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There are more complicated answers to this but one clear answer is, “Those good jobs are in the government that the GOP shot and drowned in that bathtub.”
aaarrggghhh, where are good-paying honest jobs for people without college degrees? don't make them feel like getting a handout, treat them with dignity!
It doesn’t matter what I think. Also, none of this would ever happen. But if I had a zillion dollars:
1. Run a “we do hard things” campaign across southern and rust belt states. Invest heavily in local, state and regional social infrastructure. Sponser later hours at a library, build a skate park…
1. Run a “we do hard things” campaign across southern and rust belt states. Invest heavily in local, state and regional social infrastructure. Sponser later hours at a library, build a skate park…
November 3, 2025 at 3:07 AM
There are more complicated answers to this but one clear answer is, “Those good jobs are in the government that the GOP shot and drowned in that bathtub.”
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October 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Love Joe Neguse.
October 31, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Love Joe Neguse.
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What a hell of a story. This reporter moved mountains in this one. 70+ sources, threats from officials, and more but he just kept on it
NEW: Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power.
Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well beyond the borders of his state.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well beyond the borders of his state.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
“Biblical Justice, Equal Justice, for All”: How North Carolina’s Chief Justice Transformed His State and America
Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power. Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well be...
www.propublica.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:38 AM
What a hell of a story. This reporter moved mountains in this one. 70+ sources, threats from officials, and more but he just kept on it
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Whenever I hear someone say Trump and Musk had a "falling out," I ask if the federal government has ended any contracts with Musk companies, or at least isn't granting billions of dollars in new ones.
Exclusive: SpaceX is set to receive $2 billion to develop satellites that can track missiles and aircraft under President Trump’s Golden Dome project.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Set to Win $2 Billion Pentagon Satellite Deal
The funding would support the development of satellites for President Trump’s Golden Dome project.
on.wsj.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Whenever I hear someone say Trump and Musk had a "falling out," I ask if the federal government has ended any contracts with Musk companies, or at least isn't granting billions of dollars in new ones.
Please help. Check your local news to see where you can.
SNAP help in Denver: How the city is preparing denverite.com/2025/10/30/s...
SNAP help in Denver: How the city is preparing denverite.com/2025/10/30/s...
SNAP help in Denver: How the city is preparing
Where to get food or help others in need as benefits could expire.
denverite.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Please help. Check your local news to see where you can.
SNAP help in Denver: How the city is preparing denverite.com/2025/10/30/s...
SNAP help in Denver: How the city is preparing denverite.com/2025/10/30/s...
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I’ve said this before but white guilt is useless. I don’t want people to feel guilty for things they had no part in, and guilt easily curdles into resentment. But everyone regardless should feel an obligation to correct injustice, especially if you somehow benefit. bsky.app/profile/mich...
I found this piece sad too, but mostly because it is part of a years-long effort by progressives to understand what "really" animates Trump voters.
We already know! It is racism, misogyny and misinformation. I know that sounds condescending or whatever but it's simply what all evidence suggests.
We already know! It is racism, misogyny and misinformation. I know that sounds condescending or whatever but it's simply what all evidence suggests.
October 31, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I’ve said this before but white guilt is useless. I don’t want people to feel guilty for things they had no part in, and guilt easily curdles into resentment. But everyone regardless should feel an obligation to correct injustice, especially if you somehow benefit. bsky.app/profile/mich...
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#BREAKING: In the Illinois National Guard case, #SCOTUS is asking for additional briefing on one of the key substantive questions (and one flagged by my Georgetown colleague @martylederman.bsky.social in an amicus brief):
Among other things, this means no ruling until *at least* the week of 11/17.
Among other things, this means no ruling until *at least* the week of 11/17.
October 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
#BREAKING: In the Illinois National Guard case, #SCOTUS is asking for additional briefing on one of the key substantive questions (and one flagged by my Georgetown colleague @martylederman.bsky.social in an amicus brief):
Among other things, this means no ruling until *at least* the week of 11/17.
Among other things, this means no ruling until *at least* the week of 11/17.
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2009: HOW DARE YOU SAY THE TEA PARTY IS ABOUT RACISM!?
2025:
2025:
BREAKING: The Trump administration is restricting the number of refugees admitted to the U.S. to 7,500 and they will be mostly white South Africans.
Trump administration limits number of refugees to 7,500 and they're mostly white South Africans
The Trump administration is restricting the number of refugees admitted to the U.S. to 7,500 and they will be mostly white South Africans.
bit.ly
October 31, 2025 at 10:31 AM
2009: HOW DARE YOU SAY THE TEA PARTY IS ABOUT RACISM!?
2025:
2025:
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"If you're a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?" Billie Eilish speaking directly to Mark Zuckerberg, as she donates $11.5m to food poverty and climate justice organisations.
'Give your money away,' Billie Eilish tells billionaires
The singer called on the mega wealthy to donate more to charity, during a speech at the WSJ Awards attended by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and George Lucas.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 8:28 AM
"If you're a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?" Billie Eilish speaking directly to Mark Zuckerberg, as she donates $11.5m to food poverty and climate justice organisations.
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An estimated 15.7 million workers use SNAP. It’s a lifeline for those in low-wage jobs.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
October 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
An estimated 15.7 million workers use SNAP. It’s a lifeline for those in low-wage jobs.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
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Did you hear the news from the Dutch election?
Finally, it seems that RW populist Wilders is done. Out of government-building coalition territory. Phew 🥳
It will be a centre left coalition, most likely.
Thank you NL☺️
Finally, it seems that RW populist Wilders is done. Out of government-building coalition territory. Phew 🥳
It will be a centre left coalition, most likely.
Thank you NL☺️
October 31, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Did you hear the news from the Dutch election?
Finally, it seems that RW populist Wilders is done. Out of government-building coalition territory. Phew 🥳
It will be a centre left coalition, most likely.
Thank you NL☺️
Finally, it seems that RW populist Wilders is done. Out of government-building coalition territory. Phew 🥳
It will be a centre left coalition, most likely.
Thank you NL☺️
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It should go without saying that these mass internment camps will be much, much more expensive to operate than just giving the homeless free or subsidized housing would be.
Under Trump, the draconian future of homelessness policy is coming into focus: mass internment. Utah is building a 16-acre site to detain up to 1,300 homeless people inside locked "accountability centers." This is profoundly alarming.
Vital reporting from @ellenbarry.bsky.social and Jason DeParle:
Vital reporting from @ellenbarry.bsky.social and Jason DeParle:
In Utah, Trump’s Vision for Homelessness Begins to Take Shape
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It should go without saying that these mass internment camps will be much, much more expensive to operate than just giving the homeless free or subsidized housing would be.
Every day, it's "Off with their heads!"
The White House has fired all six members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, the independent federal agency that reviews design plans for monuments, memorials, coins and federal buildings. n.pr/4ntG3PR
White House fires entire commission that reviews designs for federal buildings
The White House has fired all six members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, the independent federal agency that reviews design plans for monuments, memorials, coins and federal buildings.
n.pr
October 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Every day, it's "Off with their heads!"
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Faced with the cognitive dissonance between a closely held belief (Trump is good and lowers prices) and the evidence they can see with their eyes, they reject their own eyes because rejecting the belief is more painful bsky.app/profile/bkel...
And yet I see people everyday saying it's a lie that grocery prices increased under trump
October 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Faced with the cognitive dissonance between a closely held belief (Trump is good and lowers prices) and the evidence they can see with their eyes, they reject their own eyes because rejecting the belief is more painful bsky.app/profile/bkel...
Good people
The government shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Travis Peters, an urban farmer in Detroit, is giving out free produce tomorrow
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
As SNAP benefits come under threat, a Detroit farmer is stepping up to help fill the void
The federal shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Urban farmers like Travis Peters are stepping up to ensure their communities can eat.
www.whatimreading.net
October 28, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Good people
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Kant's 3 rules for virtuous thinking: Think for yourself, think from everyone else's perspective, and think in harmony with yourself. A philosopher explores how these 18th-century ideas remain relevant in our "post-truth" world.
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Building a stable ‘abode of thought’: Kant’s rules for virtuous thinking
Kant’s 3 rules can offer a helpful check as to whether we are not only living well but thinking well.
buff.ly
October 27, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Kant's 3 rules for virtuous thinking: Think for yourself, think from everyone else's perspective, and think in harmony with yourself. A philosopher explores how these 18th-century ideas remain relevant in our "post-truth" world.
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What a disgusting human
May I present a former clerk to Justice Gorsuch.
October 27, 2025 at 2:55 AM
What a disgusting human