Betty Robinson
@vmldoc.bsky.social
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In the last two months here in Maine, MaineHealth nurses, UMaine grad workers, and Maine Mariners hockey players all won new union contracts.
When we fight, we win.
When we fight, we win.
January 11, 2026 at 7:55 PM
In the last two months here in Maine, MaineHealth nurses, UMaine grad workers, and Maine Mariners hockey players all won new union contracts.
When we fight, we win.
When we fight, we win.
How many countries can this administration attack at once?!?!? And to what end??
January 12, 2026 at 11:47 AM
How many countries can this administration attack at once?!?!? And to what end??
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NEW: The ICE killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, the Venezuela attack, the new White House Jan. 6 website—these each convey a powerful & unsettling message from Trump, Miller, and their crew: Violence is ours to use, at home and abroad, to get what we want. Beware.
Please read and share.
Please read and share.
The Trump doctrine: Violence is us
The message is clear—be afraid.
www.motherjones.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:43 PM
NEW: The ICE killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, the Venezuela attack, the new White House Jan. 6 website—these each convey a powerful & unsettling message from Trump, Miller, and their crew: Violence is ours to use, at home and abroad, to get what we want. Beware.
Please read and share.
Please read and share.
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When you send armed, under-trained amateurs into American communities with vague orders and no accountability, this is inevitable.
ICE must be dismantled.
ICE must be dismantled.
January 7, 2026 at 11:40 PM
When you send armed, under-trained amateurs into American communities with vague orders and no accountability, this is inevitable.
ICE must be dismantled.
ICE must be dismantled.
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NEW: At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
Our latest:
DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
Our latest:
DHS Is Lying To You About ICE Shooting a Woman
At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday. DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
www.404media.co
January 7, 2026 at 10:26 PM
NEW: At least four videos show what really happened when ICE shot a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
Our latest:
DHS has established itself as an agency that cannot be trusted to live in or present reality.
Our latest:
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INSANE. This is why I’m taking action.
Congress MUST act so I’m introducing my War Powers Resolution to stop this Dumbroe Doctrine.
https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-advisers-discussing-options-acquiring-greenland-us-military-is-always-an-2026-01-06/
Congress MUST act so I’m introducing my War Powers Resolution to stop this Dumbroe Doctrine.
https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-advisers-discussing-options-acquiring-greenland-us-military-is-always-an-2026-01-06/
Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland; US military always an option, White House says
U.S. President Donald Trump and his team are discussing options for acquiring Greenland and the use of the U.S. military in furtherance of the goal is "always an option," the White House said on Tuesday.
www.reuters.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:04 PM
INSANE. This is why I’m taking action.
Congress MUST act so I’m introducing my War Powers Resolution to stop this Dumbroe Doctrine.
https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-advisers-discussing-options-acquiring-greenland-us-military-is-always-an-2026-01-06/
Congress MUST act so I’m introducing my War Powers Resolution to stop this Dumbroe Doctrine.
https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-advisers-discussing-options-acquiring-greenland-us-military-is-always-an-2026-01-06/
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NEW: Orwell noted that authoritarian regimes need to control memory and rely upon mass forgetting. That's what's happened with January 6, as I write about in my OUR LAND newsletter.
link.motherjones.com/public/43368...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:03 PM
NEW: Orwell noted that authoritarian regimes need to control memory and rely upon mass forgetting. That's what's happened with January 6, as I write about in my OUR LAND newsletter.
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Today’s episode of The Ezra Klein Show.
What Trump Wants in Venezuela
@jonathanblitzer.bsky.social explains the various interests and factions at play in the Trump Administration’s strike against Venezuela.
open.spotify.com/episode/766P...
What Trump Wants in Venezuela
@jonathanblitzer.bsky.social explains the various interests and factions at play in the Trump Administration’s strike against Venezuela.
open.spotify.com/episode/766P...
What Trump Wants in Venezuela
open.spotify.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Today’s episode of The Ezra Klein Show.
What Trump Wants in Venezuela
@jonathanblitzer.bsky.social explains the various interests and factions at play in the Trump Administration’s strike against Venezuela.
open.spotify.com/episode/766P...
What Trump Wants in Venezuela
@jonathanblitzer.bsky.social explains the various interests and factions at play in the Trump Administration’s strike against Venezuela.
open.spotify.com/episode/766P...
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This is batshit crazy.
Trump is imitating Putin yet again by forcefully and unilaterally invading a foreign country in order to outright steal their natural resources.
And doing it not only in violation of international law but also of the United States Constitution.
Trump is imitating Putin yet again by forcefully and unilaterally invading a foreign country in order to outright steal their natural resources.
And doing it not only in violation of international law but also of the United States Constitution.
January 3, 2026 at 5:12 PM
This is batshit crazy.
Trump is imitating Putin yet again by forcefully and unilaterally invading a foreign country in order to outright steal their natural resources.
And doing it not only in violation of international law but also of the United States Constitution.
Trump is imitating Putin yet again by forcefully and unilaterally invading a foreign country in order to outright steal their natural resources.
And doing it not only in violation of international law but also of the United States Constitution.
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Trump campaigned on an “America First” platform. Now he wants to "run" Venezuela?
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
January 3, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Trump campaigned on an “America First” platform. Now he wants to "run" Venezuela?
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
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Please watch and promote this youtube clip. It explains it all and was released a few weeks ago.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgwn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgwn...
The real reason Venezuela matters
YouTube video by Sky News
www.youtube.com
January 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Please watch and promote this youtube clip. It explains it all and was released a few weeks ago.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgwn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgwn...
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Simon knew
In an 1829 letter, Simon Bolívar (VZ’ George Washington) wrote:
“The United States appear to be destined by Providence to plague America with misery in the name of liberty.”
In an 1829 letter, Simon Bolívar (VZ’ George Washington) wrote:
“The United States appear to be destined by Providence to plague America with misery in the name of liberty.”
January 3, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Simon knew
In an 1829 letter, Simon Bolívar (VZ’ George Washington) wrote:
“The United States appear to be destined by Providence to plague America with misery in the name of liberty.”
In an 1829 letter, Simon Bolívar (VZ’ George Washington) wrote:
“The United States appear to be destined by Providence to plague America with misery in the name of liberty.”
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Start the year strong and stand up for what matters. Every Saturday at 11:00, great folks gather at Monument Square to show up for our democracy and for each other. This is what democracy looks like.
Join us this Saturday. Bring a friend. Let’s keep going. #maine #indivisible
Join us this Saturday. Bring a friend. Let’s keep going. #maine #indivisible
January 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Start the year strong and stand up for what matters. Every Saturday at 11:00, great folks gather at Monument Square to show up for our democracy and for each other. This is what democracy looks like.
Join us this Saturday. Bring a friend. Let’s keep going. #maine #indivisible
Join us this Saturday. Bring a friend. Let’s keep going. #maine #indivisible
Travel much??
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/t...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/t...
Phone Searches at the Border Are Up. How to Protect Your Privacy.
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Travel much??
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/t...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/t...
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I will fight for Medicare for All in the Senate.
Until we win it, I’ll back every bill that expands Medicare and Medicaid, cuts prescription drug costs, and puts the healthcare needs of the working class first.
Until we win it, I’ll back every bill that expands Medicare and Medicaid, cuts prescription drug costs, and puts the healthcare needs of the working class first.
December 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I will fight for Medicare for All in the Senate.
Until we win it, I’ll back every bill that expands Medicare and Medicaid, cuts prescription drug costs, and puts the healthcare needs of the working class first.
Until we win it, I’ll back every bill that expands Medicare and Medicaid, cuts prescription drug costs, and puts the healthcare needs of the working class first.
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As one year comes to a close and a new one is on the horizon, I’m reflecting on the opportunity we have in front of us for 2026 to be a year of positive and dramatic change for the country - if we stay focused.
I’m looking forward to doing my part, and I know you are too.
I’m looking forward to doing my part, and I know you are too.
Understanding 2025 and Being Ready for the New Year
We have an opportunity to make 2026 a year of positive and dramatic change for the country - if we stay focused.
open.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
As one year comes to a close and a new one is on the horizon, I’m reflecting on the opportunity we have in front of us for 2026 to be a year of positive and dramatic change for the country - if we stay focused.
I’m looking forward to doing my part, and I know you are too.
I’m looking forward to doing my part, and I know you are too.
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I went to Texas to write about the sudden end of one of America's most successful experiments: the six decades of welcoming India's most educated and ambitious citizens. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/o...
Opinion | One of America’s Most Successful Experiments Is Coming to a Shuddering Halt
www.nytimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I went to Texas to write about the sudden end of one of America's most successful experiments: the six decades of welcoming India's most educated and ambitious citizens. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/o...
Imran Ahmed! www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Judge blocks deportation of UK man targeted by Trump administration
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from deporting a British man who was recently placed on a visa ban after U.S. officials accused him and four other Europeans of online cens...
www.yahoo.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Imran Ahmed! www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Has anyone noticed that the man, now being touted as a hero, who attacked and brought down one of the shooters attacking Jewish folks in Australia, appears to be Muslim? Good on him (and many others like him!)
December 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Has anyone noticed that the man, now being touted as a hero, who attacked and brought down one of the shooters attacking Jewish folks in Australia, appears to be Muslim? Good on him (and many others like him!)
Standing with Somalis in Lewiston.
December 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Standing with Somalis in Lewiston.
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When I’m in the Senate, I will fight tooth and nail to ensure that every Mainer has health care.
Republicans had a chance to extend the ACA tax credits, ensuring that millions of Americans won’t see their health care premiums skyrocket — but they’d rather listen to Trump and leave you with the cost.
December 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
When I’m in the Senate, I will fight tooth and nail to ensure that every Mainer has health care.
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The Protect America’s Workforce Act, the bill to restore union rights for 1 million federal workers, has passed the House!
This is a HUGE victory for working people, federal workers and our essential services. When we fight, we WIN!
This is a HUGE victory for working people, federal workers and our essential services. When we fight, we WIN!
BREAKING: Democrats and Republicans in Congress just voted to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act to restore federal workers’ union rights – the first time the House has voted to overturn a Trump executive order in this term. https://bit.ly/4oNyBQc
December 11, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The Protect America’s Workforce Act, the bill to restore union rights for 1 million federal workers, has passed the House!
This is a HUGE victory for working people, federal workers and our essential services. When we fight, we WIN!
This is a HUGE victory for working people, federal workers and our essential services. When we fight, we WIN!
I've just been on the phone with Lewiston friends, and they really need our support on Saturday. There have been threats against school and city officials who are perceived as too supportive of immigrants. The police have been notified of this.
We need to show up, please.
We need to show up, please.
December 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I've just been on the phone with Lewiston friends, and they really need our support on Saturday. There have been threats against school and city officials who are perceived as too supportive of immigrants. The police have been notified of this.
We need to show up, please.
We need to show up, please.
nextcity.org/urbanist-new...
A great opportunity for the Maine Community Foundation to truly step up to support housing availability in Maine!
A great opportunity for the Maine Community Foundation to truly step up to support housing availability in Maine!
As Federal Cuts Threaten CDFIs, Community Foundations Can Fill the Gap
Op-ed: There's a clear business case for community foundations to redirect some of their invested assets from Wall Street to Main Street through community development financial institutions.
nextcity.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
nextcity.org/urbanist-new...
A great opportunity for the Maine Community Foundation to truly step up to support housing availability in Maine!
A great opportunity for the Maine Community Foundation to truly step up to support housing availability in Maine!