Kara
@kvschu75.bsky.social
Teacher, Liberal, Foodie, Rock 🎸Rutgers, NY>NJ>CO
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DeLauro: The president went to the supreme court to deprive kids of food. Unbelievable. And now wants to deny their parents healthcare.
November 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
DeLauro: The president went to the supreme court to deprive kids of food. Unbelievable. And now wants to deny their parents healthcare.
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Your employees showed up to work today after eight weeks of work from home. But that one file has been sitting on their desk in the US House of Representatives the whole time. The file marked Epstein.
November 12, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Your employees showed up to work today after eight weeks of work from home. But that one file has been sitting on their desk in the US House of Representatives the whole time. The file marked Epstein.
Yes please
Soft secession
Legislation creates a Federal Tax Escrow Account in the state treasury. Instead of employers forwarding collected federal taxes to Washington, they send them to the state. The state holds the money in escrow. A legislative panel reviews federal spending for constitutional compliance.
Legislation creates a Federal Tax Escrow Account in the state treasury. Instead of employers forwarding collected federal taxes to Washington, they send them to the state. The state holds the money in escrow. A legislative panel reviews federal spending for constitutional compliance.
Experts Say Blue States Can Stop Paying Federal Taxes. There’s Precedent
If we could use nullification for people to get high, why can’t we use it to protect human rights and stop fascism?
medium.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Yes please
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In order to extend ACA insurance credits, Republicans want tighter restrictions on abortion.
Democrats say limiting abortion access is a non starter.
Without ACA credits insurance costs will double and lead to people forgoing insurance.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
apple.news/AtGbM9qayRUW...
Democrats say limiting abortion access is a non starter.
Without ACA credits insurance costs will double and lead to people forgoing insurance.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
apple.news/AtGbM9qayRUW...
Republicans demand tougher abortion restrictions to extend Obamacare funds — NBC News
Democrats say that’s a nonstarter, arguing there are already limits on abortion access. The dispute could torpedo a deal, leading to higher health insurance premiums for millions.
apple.news
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
In order to extend ACA insurance credits, Republicans want tighter restrictions on abortion.
Democrats say limiting abortion access is a non starter.
Without ACA credits insurance costs will double and lead to people forgoing insurance.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
apple.news/AtGbM9qayRUW...
Democrats say limiting abortion access is a non starter.
Without ACA credits insurance costs will double and lead to people forgoing insurance.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
apple.news/AtGbM9qayRUW...
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BIG NEWS: Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn in as a member of Congress tomorrow.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
BIG NEWS: Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn in as a member of Congress tomorrow.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
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This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
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When a real president honors veterans and doesn't call them "suckers and losers".
Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
When a real president honors veterans and doesn't call them "suckers and losers".
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This was written by a local resident/veteran in Tennessee, but its absolurely true for veterans everywhere in the country.
“When we enlisted in the military, we were proud to serve our country. We never imagined that, after our service, we would have to fight for our own healthcare.” @tennesseelookout.com
Clarksville veterans say care, not cuts to the Veterans Administration, are needed • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee veterans face worsening chronic illnesses as a result of long waits for care and denial of claims from the Veterans Administration.
tennesseelookout.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
This was written by a local resident/veteran in Tennessee, but its absolurely true for veterans everywhere in the country.
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This should be fun 🍿
A 50-year mortgage is wealth-destroying, not wealth-building.
Except for lenders that provide one, of course.
Oh, look: Bill Pulte founded Pulte Capital Partners LLC, a private equity firm focused on housing and building products
Grandson of $18B PulteGroup homes founder
A 50-year mortgage is wealth-destroying, not wealth-building.
Except for lenders that provide one, of course.
Oh, look: Bill Pulte founded Pulte Capital Partners LLC, a private equity firm focused on housing and building products
Grandson of $18B PulteGroup homes founder
White House officials are furious with Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency director, who talked Trump into suggesting a 50-year mortgage plan.
The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers.
The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers.
‘Sold POTUS a bill of goods’: WH furious with Pulte over 50-year mortgage
The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers.
www.politico.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
This should be fun 🍿
A 50-year mortgage is wealth-destroying, not wealth-building.
Except for lenders that provide one, of course.
Oh, look: Bill Pulte founded Pulte Capital Partners LLC, a private equity firm focused on housing and building products
Grandson of $18B PulteGroup homes founder
A 50-year mortgage is wealth-destroying, not wealth-building.
Except for lenders that provide one, of course.
Oh, look: Bill Pulte founded Pulte Capital Partners LLC, a private equity firm focused on housing and building products
Grandson of $18B PulteGroup homes founder
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🧵There is an outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Inc Whole Nutrition Formula resulting in 15 cases across 12 states
🍼Do not use recalled infant formula
🧼Clean any exposed items/surfaces
🏥Seek immediate medical care if your infant consumed ByHeart and is sick
www.cdc.gov/botulism/out...
🍼Do not use recalled infant formula
🧼Clean any exposed items/surfaces
🏥Seek immediate medical care if your infant consumed ByHeart and is sick
www.cdc.gov/botulism/out...
Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula, November 2025
Details on an outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula, November 2025.
www.cdc.gov
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
🧵There is an outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Inc Whole Nutrition Formula resulting in 15 cases across 12 states
🍼Do not use recalled infant formula
🧼Clean any exposed items/surfaces
🏥Seek immediate medical care if your infant consumed ByHeart and is sick
www.cdc.gov/botulism/out...
🍼Do not use recalled infant formula
🧼Clean any exposed items/surfaces
🏥Seek immediate medical care if your infant consumed ByHeart and is sick
www.cdc.gov/botulism/out...
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"I am tired of losing and worse, I am tired of expecting to lose. We need Democrats who will use their positions of power not to constantly capitulate, compromise, and cave, but to fight-- not to say the word ‘fight’ because it’s the popular thing to do, but to actually do it and mean it."
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory
Senate Democrats have validated our worst fears about a party unwilling to meet the moment
plus.briantylercohen.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
"I am tired of losing and worse, I am tired of expecting to lose. We need Democrats who will use their positions of power not to constantly capitulate, compromise, and cave, but to fight-- not to say the word ‘fight’ because it’s the popular thing to do, but to actually do it and mean it."
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AOC grills RFK, Jr. over waste fraud and abuse in HHS. He claims to be unaware that any of this is happening - as usual.🤨
November 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
AOC grills RFK, Jr. over waste fraud and abuse in HHS. He claims to be unaware that any of this is happening - as usual.🤨
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In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
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I heard from a bunch of federal employees last night and this morning. They aren't happy.
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
'A Slap in the Face': Federal Employees Feel Betrayed by Democrats' Shutdown Cave
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something."
www.gravityisgone.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I heard from a bunch of federal employees last night and this morning. They aren't happy.
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
"I would rather be an actual pawn. At least pawn sacrifices are calculated and achieve something. All this for a fucking meaningless vote."
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Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Chicken Tender meal!
I gifted a meal by taking a photo at Starbird with the free @GiftAMeal app.
#Starbird #GiftAMeal
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I gifted a meal by taking a photo at Starbird with the free @GiftAMeal app.
#Starbird #GiftAMeal
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Starbird helped me GiftAMeal to a family in need!
Join us in the fight against hunger.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Chicken Tender meal!
I gifted a meal by taking a photo at Starbird with the free @GiftAMeal app.
#Starbird #GiftAMeal
api.giftameal.app/local-busine...
I gifted a meal by taking a photo at Starbird with the free @GiftAMeal app.
#Starbird #GiftAMeal
api.giftameal.app/local-busine...
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The President wouldn't last five minutes as an air traffic controller, and after everything they've been through - and the way this administration has treated them from Day One - he has no business shitting on them now.
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The President wouldn't last five minutes as an air traffic controller, and after everything they've been through - and the way this administration has treated them from Day One - he has no business shitting on them now.
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Child rapist Ghislaine Maxwell will be asking her friend, and Epstein’s best friend, the criminal in the Oval Office, to commute her prison sentence.
www.cbsnews.com/news/ghislai...
www.cbsnews.com/news/ghislai...
Ghislaine Maxwell plans to ask Trump to commute prison sentence, House Democrats say
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking co-conspirator, is planning to apply for a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence, House Judiciary Committee Democrats say.
www.cbsnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Child rapist Ghislaine Maxwell will be asking her friend, and Epstein’s best friend, the criminal in the Oval Office, to commute her prison sentence.
www.cbsnews.com/news/ghislai...
www.cbsnews.com/news/ghislai...
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Yep. The strategy behind who chose to be the eight is so transparently obvious.
Shaheen said on Fox this morning they informed leadership of the plan throughout. There’s a reason it was only people up for reelection in 2028 or beyond/retiring — the fix was in.
November 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Yep. The strategy behind who chose to be the eight is so transparently obvious.
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Lots of opportunities for Republicans to somehow fumble this and reclaim all blame for the shutdown.
Last night was a vote to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed to consideration of a CR that still expires on November 21st, by its terms.
Lots of work and lots of votes between that and reopening.
Last night was a vote to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed to consideration of a CR that still expires on November 21st, by its terms.
Lots of work and lots of votes between that and reopening.
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Lots of opportunities for Republicans to somehow fumble this and reclaim all blame for the shutdown.
Last night was a vote to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed to consideration of a CR that still expires on November 21st, by its terms.
Lots of work and lots of votes between that and reopening.
Last night was a vote to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed to consideration of a CR that still expires on November 21st, by its terms.
Lots of work and lots of votes between that and reopening.
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Author Brene Brown on her intolerance of dehumanization. I can’t agree more with her. We all know who she’s talking about.
November 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Author Brene Brown on her intolerance of dehumanization. I can’t agree more with her. We all know who she’s talking about.
Spot on
I think what we are witnessing is the end of this version of capitalism as we know it.
Companies and their own intersts are eating each other alive.
Health insurance demands higher monthly premiums.
The airlines are now admitting their dependence on the government to simply function.
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Companies and their own intersts are eating each other alive.
Health insurance demands higher monthly premiums.
The airlines are now admitting their dependence on the government to simply function.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Spot on
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We had all the momentum
•The American people were blaming Republicans
•A landslide Democratic victory
•Courts ordering Trump to fund SNAP benefits
Yet you couldn't convince your caucus to fight for us
It's the final straw that breaks the back of your tenure as leader, Senator
Time to step down
•The American people were blaming Republicans
•A landslide Democratic victory
•Courts ordering Trump to fund SNAP benefits
Yet you couldn't convince your caucus to fight for us
It's the final straw that breaks the back of your tenure as leader, Senator
Time to step down
Democrats have been fighting for months to address America's healthcare crisis
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
For the millions who will lose coverage
For people with cancer who won't get the care they need
For working families who can't afford to pay $25K more a year for healthcare
We will keep fighting
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We had all the momentum
•The American people were blaming Republicans
•A landslide Democratic victory
•Courts ordering Trump to fund SNAP benefits
Yet you couldn't convince your caucus to fight for us
It's the final straw that breaks the back of your tenure as leader, Senator
Time to step down
•The American people were blaming Republicans
•A landslide Democratic victory
•Courts ordering Trump to fund SNAP benefits
Yet you couldn't convince your caucus to fight for us
It's the final straw that breaks the back of your tenure as leader, Senator
Time to step down
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This. Ask all the Mamdani canvassers and voters.
This is not what they actually say. This is what they used to say, in the long ago before times when Shaheen learned to do politics. There is no kumbaya median voter anymore. The question you get knocking doors is not "why can't you all just work together?" it's "why didn't / will you fight harder?
Shaheen: "When I talk to my constituents in New Hampshire, you know what they say to me? They say, 'Why can't you all just work together to address the problems that are facing this country?'"
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This. Ask all the Mamdani canvassers and voters.