CatK
@kaufmac.bsky.social
Health policy wonk, Portlander. Mom of 2 young adult dudes. Jersey shore native. Love the Boss, Medicaid, great literature and dumb comedy.
This is important
February 10, 2026 at 2:49 AM
This is important
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Maria is one of hundreds of children, who — like Liam Ramos — have been held at a Texas detention facility where parents say children languish as they’re served contaminated food, receive little education and struggle to obtain basic medical care.
Here's our attempt at telling their stories. 2/
Here's our attempt at telling their stories. 2/
Children trapped in Texas immigration facility recount nightmares, inedible food, no school
A photo of Liam Conejo Ramos, a scared 5-year-old, drew attention to a detention center in Dilley, Texas. Advocates say his experience reflects what hundreds of children have endured out of public vie...
www.nbcnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Maria is one of hundreds of children, who — like Liam Ramos — have been held at a Texas detention facility where parents say children languish as they’re served contaminated food, receive little education and struggle to obtain basic medical care.
Here's our attempt at telling their stories. 2/
Here's our attempt at telling their stories. 2/
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A peaceful protest in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday broke into chaos as federal agents deployed tear gas on demonstrators—including families with young children.
Federal agents launch tear gas at nonviolent anti-ICE protesters in Portland—including children
The city's mayor Keith Wilson said that it was a “peaceful daytime protest” that “posed no danger to federal forces.”
www.motherjones.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
A peaceful protest in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday broke into chaos as federal agents deployed tear gas on demonstrators—including families with young children.
As a health policy consultant in Medicaid …this is my fear. Actually, no - eligible people losing coverage because of administrative red tape nonsense is my real fear. All the money going to consultants will be one of the many negative consequences.
I will simply never recover from reading this sentence:
"Since Georgia implemented work requirements in 2020, they have spent twice as much on Deloitte consultants and administrative costs as on healthcare for people."
"Since Georgia implemented work requirements in 2020, they have spent twice as much on Deloitte consultants and administrative costs as on healthcare for people."
Today, Luke Farrell (@lukef.bsky.social) explains how complex eligibility requirements have turned America’s safety net into a lucrative revenue stream for monopolistic private contractors.
January 29, 2026 at 3:44 AM
As a health policy consultant in Medicaid …this is my fear. Actually, no - eligible people losing coverage because of administrative red tape nonsense is my real fear. All the money going to consultants will be one of the many negative consequences.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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The killing of Alex Pretti and the grotesque lying was an overreach by the administration. They've paid a price and had to pull back a bit. But it's when there's some disarray that the democratic opposition needs to intensify the offensive, and turn a marginal tactical success into a major victory.
January 26, 2026 at 10:56 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti and the grotesque lying was an overreach by the administration. They've paid a price and had to pull back a bit. But it's when there's some disarray that the democratic opposition needs to intensify the offensive, and turn a marginal tactical success into a major victory.
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In Minnesota, scores of ordinary people are bravely looking out for their neighbors, defending their communities, and protesting lawless violence.
They are the best of America.
Here's how to stand with them. www.standwithminnesota.com
They are the best of America.
Here's how to stand with them. www.standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:23 PM
In Minnesota, scores of ordinary people are bravely looking out for their neighbors, defending their communities, and protesting lawless violence.
They are the best of America.
Here's how to stand with them. www.standwithminnesota.com
They are the best of America.
Here's how to stand with them. www.standwithminnesota.com
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Across America and the world, people are realizing it’s not possible to appease America’s dictator.
The only way to deal with him is to stand up to him — and the only way to stand up to him is by joining together against him.
It's time for a massive general strike across the country.
The only way to deal with him is to stand up to him — and the only way to stand up to him is by joining together against him.
It's time for a massive general strike across the country.
January 25, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Across America and the world, people are realizing it’s not possible to appease America’s dictator.
The only way to deal with him is to stand up to him — and the only way to stand up to him is by joining together against him.
It's time for a massive general strike across the country.
The only way to deal with him is to stand up to him — and the only way to stand up to him is by joining together against him.
It's time for a massive general strike across the country.
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
Please watch and know his words are for all of us right now.
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Please watch and know his words are for all of us right now.
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Michael Che on SNL: "I get that I.C.E. Agents are people, allegedly. And they have a job to do. But at some point, while you're pepper spraying old ladies or shooting at a nurse, do you ever stop and ask yourself, are we dicks?"
January 25, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Michael Che on SNL: "I get that I.C.E. Agents are people, allegedly. And they have a job to do. But at some point, while you're pepper spraying old ladies or shooting at a nurse, do you ever stop and ask yourself, are we dicks?"
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JUST IN: In a new lawsuit, Minnesota officials say DHS mishandled evidence from today's crime scene and made "astonishing" law enforcement decisions. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 25, 2026 at 3:55 AM
JUST IN: In a new lawsuit, Minnesota officials say DHS mishandled evidence from today's crime scene and made "astonishing" law enforcement decisions. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Videos From Minnesota Show How Aggressive ICE Has Gotten During Arrests and Encounters With Protesters (Gift Article)
For weeks, residents have documented the impact of President Trump’s mass deportation campaign and captured many violent confrontations on camera.
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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The federal government is executing American citizens in the middle of the street for exercising their constitutional right to freedom of speech.
This is tyranny. No free people can accept this kind of government. We need to bring an end to the Trump regime.
This is tyranny. No free people can accept this kind of government. We need to bring an end to the Trump regime.
January 24, 2026 at 5:47 PM
The federal government is executing American citizens in the middle of the street for exercising their constitutional right to freedom of speech.
This is tyranny. No free people can accept this kind of government. We need to bring an end to the Trump regime.
This is tyranny. No free people can accept this kind of government. We need to bring an end to the Trump regime.
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“Our investigation revealed that Donald Trump is the person who caused Jan. 6, that it was foreseeable to him and that he sought to exploit the violence,” Smith testified. Yet Trump continues to lie the election was “rigged” & threaten prosecutions.
www.americaamerica.news/p/jack-smith...
www.americaamerica.news/p/jack-smith...
Jack Smith Will Not Be Silenced
Finally, the former Special Counsel speaks the truth in public, while the vengeful target of his criminal investigation continues to spread lies
www.americaamerica.news
January 23, 2026 at 1:58 PM
“Our investigation revealed that Donald Trump is the person who caused Jan. 6, that it was foreseeable to him and that he sought to exploit the violence,” Smith testified. Yet Trump continues to lie the election was “rigged” & threaten prosecutions.
www.americaamerica.news/p/jack-smith...
www.americaamerica.news/p/jack-smith...
Our federal taxes should be going toward making health care affordable for Americans rather than paying ICE agents $50,000 bonuses.
Opinion | We Asked 300 People About Health Care Costs. The Numbers Are Shocking.
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Our federal taxes should be going toward making health care affordable for Americans rather than paying ICE agents $50,000 bonuses.
What he said
Springsteen Denounces ICE Deployments and Renee Good’s Killing
www.nytimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:06 AM
What he said
I don’t know how anyone can defend this reckless, violent and lawless behavior. ICE must be stopped. This is not what Americans want. This is not how any country should treat its citizens, especially children.
Couple Says ICE Agents Gassed Them as They Drove With 6 Children
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:24 AM
I don’t know how anyone can defend this reckless, violent and lawless behavior. ICE must be stopped. This is not what Americans want. This is not how any country should treat its citizens, especially children.
Thank you for your service, @kameronhurley.com. I need a British WWII book murder show more than ever RN. See,sometimes Americans DO show up right on time, despite what these shows are always trying to tell us.
I found a new murder show!
Bookish on PBS.
Murder! Books!
It's WWII Britain, even!
Bookish on PBS.
Murder! Books!
It's WWII Britain, even!
January 15, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Thank you for your service, @kameronhurley.com. I need a British WWII book murder show more than ever RN. See,sometimes Americans DO show up right on time, despite what these shows are always trying to tell us.
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I found a new murder show!
Bookish on PBS.
Murder! Books!
It's WWII Britain, even!
Bookish on PBS.
Murder! Books!
It's WWII Britain, even!
January 14, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I found a new murder show!
Bookish on PBS.
Murder! Books!
It's WWII Britain, even!
Bookish on PBS.
Murder! Books!
It's WWII Britain, even!
Twin Cities genuinely helping to restore my faith in humanity. Portland has your backs, friends. Thanks for giving us energy, hope and a reminder of what humanity looks like in the face of far too much inhumanity.(And thanks for this piece @amandamarcotte.bsky.social, right when I needed it most.)
I try to maintain some emotional distance while writing, which is an analytical exercise for me.
But I wept through much of this, because the videos of Trump’s fascist assault are hard viewing.
But they also convinced me we will win. Here’s why.
www.salon.com/2026/01/14/r...
But I wept through much of this, because the videos of Trump’s fascist assault are hard viewing.
But they also convinced me we will win. Here’s why.
www.salon.com/2026/01/14/r...
Resistance moms will save us
Renee Good's courage shows our best hope lays with ordinary people
www.salon.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Twin Cities genuinely helping to restore my faith in humanity. Portland has your backs, friends. Thanks for giving us energy, hope and a reminder of what humanity looks like in the face of far too much inhumanity.(And thanks for this piece @amandamarcotte.bsky.social, right when I needed it most.)
Trump is decimating services for people with substance use disorders and severe mental illness. Every American family knows the pain caused by addiction or mental illness. Our taxes should help solve the needs of our people — not for Venezuela oil, Greenland, gold ballrooms or ICE brutality.
Trump Cuts $2 Billion in Federal Funding for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Trump is decimating services for people with substance use disorders and severe mental illness. Every American family knows the pain caused by addiction or mental illness. Our taxes should help solve the needs of our people — not for Venezuela oil, Greenland, gold ballrooms or ICE brutality.
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The RECOVER Act seeks to shift VA funds to the private sector, allowing people like hedge fund giant Steven Cohen to profit off of veteran care. Russell Lemle and Jasper Craven report:
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A Billionaire Tries Again to Hijack Veterans’ Care - The American Prospect
Hedge fund giant Steven Cohen’s first effort to accelerate mental health care privatization failed. His second attempt has begun.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The RECOVER Act seeks to shift VA funds to the private sector, allowing people like hedge fund giant Steven Cohen to profit off of veteran care. Russell Lemle and Jasper Craven report:
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Jane Jermyn contemporary ceramics artis draws inspiration from the natural world.#WomensArt
January 13, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Jane Jermyn contemporary ceramics artis draws inspiration from the natural world.#WomensArt
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