G Bitikofer
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Tea drinker, cat parent, waffle lover, peacenik, gardener, Episcopalian ☮️ 🌱
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in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
January 24, 2026 at 12:38 AM
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
Wow— we have a salt mine under Lake Erie, right here in Cleveland. 🧂
Last week, Cleveland Heights reported a salt shortage. Now, the list of cities that say they have the same problem continues to grow.
Communities across Northeast Ohio facing salt shortage
The shortage stems from delays in salt mine production, combined with state and local agencies receiving priority distribution for public safety reasons.
www.news5cleveland.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Wow— we have a salt mine under Lake Erie, right here in Cleveland. 🧂
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TODAY: Massive protests erupt in Greenland and Denmark as people take to the streets to show their unity against the United States threat
January 17, 2026 at 6:53 PM
TODAY: Massive protests erupt in Greenland and Denmark as people take to the streets to show their unity against the United States threat
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The HB 6 corruption settlement just got bigger: FirstEnergy utilities now offering $275 million (up from $250M in November). Key difference? All the money goes to customers this time, not split with the state. Consumer advocates fought for this and won. https://bit.ly/4qfD0g2
Settlement offer would give $275 million to FirstEnergy customers to end HB 6 probes
A proposed settlement by FirstEnergy would provide $275 million in restitution to customers and resolve years of investigations tied to the House Bill 6 bribery scandal. The PUCO must approve the plan...
www.cleveland.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The HB 6 corruption settlement just got bigger: FirstEnergy utilities now offering $275 million (up from $250M in November). Key difference? All the money goes to customers this time, not split with the state. Consumer advocates fought for this and won. https://bit.ly/4qfD0g2
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The Trump administration is censoring information. If you come across something before it’s censored, save it, download it, print it. Thank you to everyone preserving and sharing records, the censored Epstein files, and to Canada for helping us access Inside CECOT. Don’t let censorship win.
December 23, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The Trump administration is censoring information. If you come across something before it’s censored, save it, download it, print it. Thank you to everyone preserving and sharing records, the censored Epstein files, and to Canada for helping us access Inside CECOT. Don’t let censorship win.
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How to get rid of Citizens United?
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment.
There’s a far simpler way. Let me explain: https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment.
There’s a far simpler way. Let me explain: https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
How to Get Rid of "Citizens United"
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way
robertreich.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
How to get rid of Citizens United?
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment.
There’s a far simpler way. Let me explain: https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment.
There’s a far simpler way. Let me explain: https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
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"300 agents stormed the building, rappelled from a helicopter, knocked down doors and hurled flash-bang grenades. Agents ziptied and detained many US citizens for hours..."
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
"300 agents stormed the building, rappelled from a helicopter, knocked down doors and hurled flash-bang grenades. Agents ziptied and detained many US citizens for hours..."
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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To be clear, this deal still needs to go through a debate and amendment process and more 60-vote thresholds to pass the Senate, and then it must pass the House. There's still room for constituent pressure.
November 10, 2025 at 4:39 AM
To be clear, this deal still needs to go through a debate and amendment process and more 60-vote thresholds to pass the Senate, and then it must pass the House. There's still room for constituent pressure.
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We have updated our call script so you can let your Senators know how you feel about this (TERRIBLE) deal they just advanced...
👉🏽 5calls.org/issue/federa...
👉🏽 5calls.org/issue/federa...
UPDATE: Senate votes to advance a tentative deal to end the government shutdown, clearing a key hurdle.
Senators reach tentative deal to end the government shutdown
The deal, negotiated by a group of Democrats and GOP leaders, funds the government through Jan. 30. If it passes, it will still need to clear the House, which will likely take days.
nbcnews.to
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
We have updated our call script so you can let your Senators know how you feel about this (TERRIBLE) deal they just advanced...
👉🏽 5calls.org/issue/federa...
👉🏽 5calls.org/issue/federa...
Re treatment of detained migrants in U.S.
Pope Leo XIV called for “deep reflection” saying that “many people who have lived for years and years and years, never causing problems, have been deeply affected by what is going on right now.”
religionnews.com/2025/11/06/p...
religionnews.com/2025/11/06/p...
Pope Leo calls for 'deep reflection' about treatment of detained migrants in the United States
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Chicago-born pope was responding Tuesday to a range of geopolitical questions from reporters outside the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo, including what kind of spiritual…
religionnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Re treatment of detained migrants in U.S.
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You know what tonight proves more than anything else? Local elections matter.
Local. Elections. Matter.
Local. Elections. Matter.
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
You know what tonight proves more than anything else? Local elections matter.
Local. Elections. Matter.
Local. Elections. Matter.
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Pope Leo questioned the disproportionate difference in the incomes of modern CEOs and those of their workers and challenged the extreme wealth of billionaires. “If that is the only thing that has value anymore, then we’re in big trouble,” he said.
religionnews.com/2025/09/14/i...
religionnews.com/2025/09/14/i...
In first interview, Pope Leo XIV takes on billionaires, polarization and war
(RNS) — Pope Leo XIV reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis and whether he sees himself as more US American or Peruvian.
religionnews.com
September 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Pope Leo questioned the disproportionate difference in the incomes of modern CEOs and those of their workers and challenged the extreme wealth of billionaires. “If that is the only thing that has value anymore, then we’re in big trouble,” he said.
religionnews.com/2025/09/14/i...
religionnews.com/2025/09/14/i...
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Commentary: Ohio politicians pressured by an openly corrupt president look to be doubling down on blatantly partisan gerrymandering to help them in the 2026 midterms by manipulating congressional district boundaries in 2025 to silence the voices of opposition.
None of this is normal: Not unconstitutional gerrymandering and not the Ohio National Guard in D.C. • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio politicians pressured by an openly corrupt president look to be doubling down on blatantly partisan gerrymandering to help them in the 2026 midterms by manipulating congressional district…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
September 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Commentary: Ohio politicians pressured by an openly corrupt president look to be doubling down on blatantly partisan gerrymandering to help them in the 2026 midterms by manipulating congressional district boundaries in 2025 to silence the voices of opposition.
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The DOJ removed a study on its website that found "far-right attacks" outpace "all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism."
Study showing 'far-right extremists' have committed more violence removed from DOJ website
The DOJ removed a study on its website that found "far-right attacks" outpace "all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism."
bit.ly
September 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The DOJ removed a study on its website that found "far-right attacks" outpace "all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism."
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When the federal government abdicates all leadership on healthcare, it falls to states and individual providers to fill the gap.
Bravo @doh.wa.gov
Bravo @doh.wa.gov
We have issued a Standing Order for the COVID-19 vaccine, making it easier for WA residents to get vaccinated. Read more at doh.wa.gov/newsroom/doh...
DOH confirms COVID-19 vaccine position with new Standing Order
For immediate release: September 5, 2025 (25-104) Contact: DOH Communications
doh.wa.gov
September 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
When the federal government abdicates all leadership on healthcare, it falls to states and individual providers to fill the gap.
Bravo @doh.wa.gov
Bravo @doh.wa.gov
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“We are here because we recognize the dignity of each and every human person.”
religionnews.com/2025/08/25/r...
religionnews.com/2025/08/25/r...
Outside Newark's 1,100-bed detention center, a weekly prayer service for anxious families
NEWARK, New Jersey (RNS) — At Delaney Hall, the East Coast’s largest immigrant detention facility, families and volunteers say harsh conditions and shifting rules have urged the need for spiritual…
religionnews.com
September 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
“We are here because we recognize the dignity of each and every human person.”
religionnews.com/2025/08/25/r...
religionnews.com/2025/08/25/r...
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History’s first U.S. pope spoke in English as he denounced the attack and the “logic of weapons” fueling wars around the world.
religionnews.com/2025/09/02/p...
religionnews.com/2025/09/02/p...
Pope demands end to the 'pandemic of arms' as he prays for victims of Minnesota school shooting
VATICAN CITY (AP) — History’s first U.S. pope spoke in English as he denounced the attack and the “logic of weapons” fueling wars around the world, during his Sunday noon blessing from his studio…
religionnews.com
September 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
History’s first U.S. pope spoke in English as he denounced the attack and the “logic of weapons” fueling wars around the world.
religionnews.com/2025/09/02/p...
religionnews.com/2025/09/02/p...
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It's Time to Release the Epstein Files.
People who fight this hard to hide something have something to hide. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
People who fight this hard to hide something have something to hide. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
It's Time to Release the Epstein Files
People who fight this hard to hide something have something to hide.
open.substack.com
September 4, 2025 at 1:58 AM
It's Time to Release the Epstein Files.
People who fight this hard to hide something have something to hide. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
People who fight this hard to hide something have something to hide. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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OPINION: Parents should be able to send their children to church or school without fearing that they will not come home.
religionnews.com/2025/09/02/i...
religionnews.com/2025/09/02/i...
It is time to prioritize children over guns
(RNS) — It is time for religious leaders to call down the wrath of God on those who are willing to sacrifice children for guns and war.
religionnews.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
OPINION: Parents should be able to send their children to church or school without fearing that they will not come home.
religionnews.com/2025/09/02/i...
religionnews.com/2025/09/02/i...
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A few years in, a CDC drowning prevention program was ready to share its findings on how to mitigate the leading cause of death among young children. Then the administration terminated that staff.
Drowning prevention program comes to a halt at the CDC
A few years in, a CDC drowning prevention program was ready to share its findings on how to mitigate the leading cause of death among young children. Then the administration terminated that staff.
n.pr
August 27, 2025 at 11:43 AM
A few years in, a CDC drowning prevention program was ready to share its findings on how to mitigate the leading cause of death among young children. Then the administration terminated that staff.
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As Ohio gets ready to start our constitutionally-mandated redistricting process, send Ohio legislators a reminder that Ohio is still one of the most gerrymandered states in the nation, and they must do their duty to voters and to the law.
Go here: lwvohio.salsalabs.org/fairmapsnow/...
Go here: lwvohio.salsalabs.org/fairmapsnow/...
August 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
As Ohio gets ready to start our constitutionally-mandated redistricting process, send Ohio legislators a reminder that Ohio is still one of the most gerrymandered states in the nation, and they must do their duty to voters and to the law.
Go here: lwvohio.salsalabs.org/fairmapsnow/...
Go here: lwvohio.salsalabs.org/fairmapsnow/...
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As Trump unleashes his authoritarianism across the country, it’s important to know your rights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=metN4EiDtmQ
What is Due Process?
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
August 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
As Trump unleashes his authoritarianism across the country, it’s important to know your rights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=metN4EiDtmQ
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Raskin: In any event, if he really cared about public safety in DC… he would not have pardoned 1600 insurrectionists and violent cop beaters on his first day in office.
August 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Raskin: In any event, if he really cared about public safety in DC… he would not have pardoned 1600 insurrectionists and violent cop beaters on his first day in office.