CKnitKindness
@cknitkindness.bsky.social
Equality for All; Protect Democracy; Support Ukraine/NATO; Here to keep educated, aware & be mindful of others.
Retired RN; Let Love Guide Us.
Retired RN; Let Love Guide Us.
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🚨Today, the European Commission hit Elon Musk's X with a fine for trying to evade transparency by shutting off data access for researchers.
“No tech platform is above the laws all corporations have to abide by in Europe. "
Our CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social in @cnet.com 👇
“No tech platform is above the laws all corporations have to abide by in Europe. "
Our CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social in @cnet.com 👇
Elon Musk's X Hit With $140M Fine Over 'Deceptive' Blue Checkmark Design
EU regulators also reprimanded the social media company for its lack of ad transparency and failure to provide researchers with access to data.
www.cnet.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
🚨Today, the European Commission hit Elon Musk's X with a fine for trying to evade transparency by shutting off data access for researchers.
“No tech platform is above the laws all corporations have to abide by in Europe. "
Our CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social in @cnet.com 👇
“No tech platform is above the laws all corporations have to abide by in Europe. "
Our CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social in @cnet.com 👇
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"Without checks and balances, [social media companies] have become a little bit tyrannical, very arrogant, and completely dismissive of their impact on our society."
Our CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social in @kpbssandiego.bsky.social ⤵️
https://bit.ly/48Xjtdl
Our CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social in @kpbssandiego.bsky.social ⤵️
https://bit.ly/48Xjtdl
December 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"Without checks and balances, [social media companies] have become a little bit tyrannical, very arrogant, and completely dismissive of their impact on our society."
Our CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social in @kpbssandiego.bsky.social ⤵️
https://bit.ly/48Xjtdl
Our CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social in @kpbssandiego.bsky.social ⤵️
https://bit.ly/48Xjtdl
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"It is outrageous that social media companies have been given special protections from being held accountable under the law even when they hurt our kids, enable criminals and scammers, or profit from illegal activities."
CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social in ABC News 4 on the Sunset Section 230 bill 👇
CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social in ABC News 4 on the Sunset Section 230 bill 👇
December 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
"It is outrageous that social media companies have been given special protections from being held accountable under the law even when they hurt our kids, enable criminals and scammers, or profit from illegal activities."
CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social in ABC News 4 on the Sunset Section 230 bill 👇
CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social in ABC News 4 on the Sunset Section 230 bill 👇
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"This has never been about politics. What it has been about is companies that simply do not want to be held accountable and, because of the influence of big money in Washington, are corrupting the system and trying to bend it to their will."
Our CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social in @theguardian.com 👇
Our CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social in @theguardian.com 👇
UK campaigner targeted by Trump accuses tech giants of ‘sociopathic greed’
Exclusive: Imran Ahmed says US companies are ‘corrupting the system’ of politics by seeking to avoid accountability
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
"This has never been about politics. What it has been about is companies that simply do not want to be held accountable and, because of the influence of big money in Washington, are corrupting the system and trying to bend it to their will."
Our CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social in @theguardian.com 👇
Our CEO @imranahmed.bsky.social in @theguardian.com 👇
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The absolute worst is that people will see this video.
Will be SHOCKED for 5 seconds.
Then mentally react "well it's russia" and continue.
The fact that world can watch these videos and just move on to normal interactions with russians is the biggest letdown for me personally.
Will be SHOCKED for 5 seconds.
Then mentally react "well it's russia" and continue.
The fact that world can watch these videos and just move on to normal interactions with russians is the biggest letdown for me personally.
December 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The absolute worst is that people will see this video.
Will be SHOCKED for 5 seconds.
Then mentally react "well it's russia" and continue.
The fact that world can watch these videos and just move on to normal interactions with russians is the biggest letdown for me personally.
Will be SHOCKED for 5 seconds.
Then mentally react "well it's russia" and continue.
The fact that world can watch these videos and just move on to normal interactions with russians is the biggest letdown for me personally.
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I’m beyond proud that this year, my team was able to return over $800,000 to constituents through casework.
Whether it be help with the VA, issues with Social Security, or missed payments from the IRS, my office is here to help! Call us anytime at (503) 387-8651.
Whether it be help with the VA, issues with Social Security, or missed payments from the IRS, my office is here to help! Call us anytime at (503) 387-8651.
December 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I’m beyond proud that this year, my team was able to return over $800,000 to constituents through casework.
Whether it be help with the VA, issues with Social Security, or missed payments from the IRS, my office is here to help! Call us anytime at (503) 387-8651.
Whether it be help with the VA, issues with Social Security, or missed payments from the IRS, my office is here to help! Call us anytime at (503) 387-8651.
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NEW: Alan Dershowitz tells Jeffrey Epstein prosecutor "You are a real mensch:" Newly released emails show that Florida federal prosecutors had "social" meetings with Epstein's lawyers as they worked to mitigate the sex trafficker's sentence. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...
As Epstein’s cushy jail sentence raised concerns, his lawyers went on charm offensive
The Epstein Files show how his attorneys mixed personal and business relationships with prosecutors who had agreed to settle Epstein’s case.
www.miamiherald.com
December 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
NEW: Alan Dershowitz tells Jeffrey Epstein prosecutor "You are a real mensch:" Newly released emails show that Florida federal prosecutors had "social" meetings with Epstein's lawyers as they worked to mitigate the sex trafficker's sentence. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...
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Thank you to all 8,700 of you who tuned into my telephone town hall last night. As always, thank you for bringing thoughtful questions and using your voices.
I’m so proud of the work we’ve done during my first year in office, and I’m excited about what’s to come!
I’m so proud of the work we’ve done during my first year in office, and I’m excited about what’s to come!
December 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Thank you to all 8,700 of you who tuned into my telephone town hall last night. As always, thank you for bringing thoughtful questions and using your voices.
I’m so proud of the work we’ve done during my first year in office, and I’m excited about what’s to come!
I’m so proud of the work we’ve done during my first year in office, and I’m excited about what’s to come!
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With the unemployment rate the highest it’s been in years, it’s clear that we're moving in the wrong direction.
The President needs to focus on policies that center Americans, boost our economy, and create quality jobs.
We can’t continue down this path.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
The President needs to focus on policies that center Americans, boost our economy, and create quality jobs.
We can’t continue down this path.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Unemployment rate rises, signaling weakness in the economy
The labor market cooldown continued this fall, according to new jobs numbers released on a delayed scheduled by the Labor Department.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
With the unemployment rate the highest it’s been in years, it’s clear that we're moving in the wrong direction.
The President needs to focus on policies that center Americans, boost our economy, and create quality jobs.
We can’t continue down this path.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
The President needs to focus on policies that center Americans, boost our economy, and create quality jobs.
We can’t continue down this path.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Speaker Johnson sent us home for the holidays without holding a vote to protect the ACA subsidies – unfortunately, I can’t say I’m surprised.
This means that in the new year, my constituents will see their costs rise by hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. It’s unacceptable.
This means that in the new year, my constituents will see their costs rise by hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. It’s unacceptable.
December 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Speaker Johnson sent us home for the holidays without holding a vote to protect the ACA subsidies – unfortunately, I can’t say I’m surprised.
This means that in the new year, my constituents will see their costs rise by hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. It’s unacceptable.
This means that in the new year, my constituents will see their costs rise by hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. It’s unacceptable.
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The Epstein Files: My Observations (Free) jkbjournalist.substack.com/p/the-epstei...
The Epstein Files: My observations
Nothing to See Here
jkbjournalist.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Epstein Files: My Observations (Free) jkbjournalist.substack.com/p/the-epstei...
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Russia’s Naval Advantage Just Fell Apart and It Changes Everything youtu.be/GJ5fjWGE55Y?...
Russia’s Naval Advantage Just Fell Apart and It Changes Everything
YouTube video by Ukraine Matters
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December 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Russia’s Naval Advantage Just Fell Apart and It Changes Everything youtu.be/GJ5fjWGE55Y?...
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Seriously what a legend.
@ladyjaujau2.bsky.social
‼️Can you imagine any other leader in the world there ? 🫡🇺🇦
‼️Can you imagine any other leader in the world there ? 🫡🇺🇦
December 17, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Seriously what a legend.
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It’s almost time for Christmas!
Kwasi and I got into the holiday spirit by tackling some of the world’s most controversial Christmas topics – white lights or colored lights, Frosty or Rudolph, and more 🎄
Kwasi and I got into the holiday spirit by tackling some of the world’s most controversial Christmas topics – white lights or colored lights, Frosty or Rudolph, and more 🎄
December 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
It’s almost time for Christmas!
Kwasi and I got into the holiday spirit by tackling some of the world’s most controversial Christmas topics – white lights or colored lights, Frosty or Rudolph, and more 🎄
Kwasi and I got into the holiday spirit by tackling some of the world’s most controversial Christmas topics – white lights or colored lights, Frosty or Rudolph, and more 🎄
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We are expecting more heavy rain, potential flooding, and power outages heading into the weekend.
Please keep yourselves safe and take time to prepare – you can find more information on how to do so here: www.oregon.gov/oem/hazardsp...
Please keep yourselves safe and take time to prepare – you can find more information on how to do so here: www.oregon.gov/oem/hazardsp...
Oregon Department of Emergency Management : Floods : Hazards and Preparedness : State of Oregon
Information about floods in Oregon
www.oregon.gov
December 19, 2025 at 3:29 AM
We are expecting more heavy rain, potential flooding, and power outages heading into the weekend.
Please keep yourselves safe and take time to prepare – you can find more information on how to do so here: www.oregon.gov/oem/hazardsp...
Please keep yourselves safe and take time to prepare – you can find more information on how to do so here: www.oregon.gov/oem/hazardsp...
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Tonight is the night!
Tune in to my last town hall of the year, where we’ll be recapping 2025 and looking ahead to 2026. Join at 6:00PM PT using the link below!
🔗: bynum.house.gov/TTH
Tune in to my last town hall of the year, where we’ll be recapping 2025 and looking ahead to 2026. Join at 6:00PM PT using the link below!
🔗: bynum.house.gov/TTH
Town Hall
bynum.house.gov
December 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Tonight is the night!
Tune in to my last town hall of the year, where we’ll be recapping 2025 and looking ahead to 2026. Join at 6:00PM PT using the link below!
🔗: bynum.house.gov/TTH
Tune in to my last town hall of the year, where we’ll be recapping 2025 and looking ahead to 2026. Join at 6:00PM PT using the link below!
🔗: bynum.house.gov/TTH
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I called on Speaker Johnson to put a vote on funding for our rural schools on the Floor for a vote – last night, it happened, and it passed!
Now, it's time for the President to sign this into law and get the money flowing – our schools have been missing support for far too long.
Now, it's time for the President to sign this into law and get the money flowing – our schools have been missing support for far too long.
Rural schools have lost out on millions of dollars because of a lack of action at the federal level.
That's the exact type of problem I came to Congress to fix. So this week, I demanded Speaker Johnson put a bill on the floor to help rural schools.
Next week, it's happening. Let's get it done.
That's the exact type of problem I came to Congress to fix. So this week, I demanded Speaker Johnson put a bill on the floor to help rural schools.
Next week, it's happening. Let's get it done.
December 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I called on Speaker Johnson to put a vote on funding for our rural schools on the Floor for a vote – last night, it happened, and it passed!
Now, it's time for the President to sign this into law and get the money flowing – our schools have been missing support for far too long.
Now, it's time for the President to sign this into law and get the money flowing – our schools have been missing support for far too long.
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I’ve been sounding the alarm about the millions of Americans that will see healthcare costs rise if Republicans don’t take action & hold a vote, but still, nothing!
Oregonians shouldn’t have to choose between their prescriptions and putting food on the table.
Speaker Johnson needs to make a plan.
Oregonians shouldn’t have to choose between their prescriptions and putting food on the table.
Speaker Johnson needs to make a plan.
December 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I’ve been sounding the alarm about the millions of Americans that will see healthcare costs rise if Republicans don’t take action & hold a vote, but still, nothing!
Oregonians shouldn’t have to choose between their prescriptions and putting food on the table.
Speaker Johnson needs to make a plan.
Oregonians shouldn’t have to choose between their prescriptions and putting food on the table.
Speaker Johnson needs to make a plan.
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This year, a drone delayed firefighters’ aerial response to the Flat Fire, putting our communities at unnecessary risk.
Today, I introduced the Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act to make sure that next wildfire season, fire crews aren’t faced with obstacles when completing their life-saving work.
Today, I introduced the Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act to make sure that next wildfire season, fire crews aren’t faced with obstacles when completing their life-saving work.
December 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This year, a drone delayed firefighters’ aerial response to the Flat Fire, putting our communities at unnecessary risk.
Today, I introduced the Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act to make sure that next wildfire season, fire crews aren’t faced with obstacles when completing their life-saving work.
Today, I introduced the Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act to make sure that next wildfire season, fire crews aren’t faced with obstacles when completing their life-saving work.
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Oregon City’s Farmers Market participates in the SNAP Double Up Bucks Program, which helps Oregonians put fresh & healthy food on the table while supporting local farmers.
It was great to visit and see all the local harvest – thanks Rachel and Jess for showing me around!
It was great to visit and see all the local harvest – thanks Rachel and Jess for showing me around!
December 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Oregon City’s Farmers Market participates in the SNAP Double Up Bucks Program, which helps Oregonians put fresh & healthy food on the table while supporting local farmers.
It was great to visit and see all the local harvest – thanks Rachel and Jess for showing me around!
It was great to visit and see all the local harvest – thanks Rachel and Jess for showing me around!
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The Trump Administration failed to meet key wildfire prevention and brush cleaning goals this year, which puts our communities at risk.
I wrote to the Forest Service demanding answers for why this happened, and a plan going forward to make sure Oregonians stay safe.
I wrote to the Forest Service demanding answers for why this happened, and a plan going forward to make sure Oregonians stay safe.
December 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The Trump Administration failed to meet key wildfire prevention and brush cleaning goals this year, which puts our communities at risk.
I wrote to the Forest Service demanding answers for why this happened, and a plan going forward to make sure Oregonians stay safe.
I wrote to the Forest Service demanding answers for why this happened, and a plan going forward to make sure Oregonians stay safe.
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A Big Russian Lie Just Collapsed - Ukraine Is Taking the Town Back youtu.be/ZANApuqlfUw?...
A Big Russian Lie Just Collapsed - Ukraine Is Taking the Town Back
YouTube video by Ukraine Matters
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A Big Russian Lie Just Collapsed - Ukraine Is Taking the Town Back youtu.be/ZANApuqlfUw?...
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Trump fuel economy rollback may make cars cheaper, but higher gas bills will absorb savings reut.rs/4q0SCnE
Trump fuel economy rollback may make cars cheaper, but higher gas bills will absorb savings
The Trump administration's proposal to roll back Biden-era vehicle fuel efficiency standards may save automakers in the U.S. tens of billions of dollars and potentially lower upfront purchase costs for American car buyers.
reut.rs
December 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Trump fuel economy rollback may make cars cheaper, but higher gas bills will absorb savings reut.rs/4q0SCnE
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Putin should have accepted Trump’s deal. Now Russia’s collapsing economy could lead to his downfall | Simon Tisdall
Putin should have accepted Trump’s deal. Now Russia’s collapsing economy could lead to his downfall | Simon Tisdall
The war against Ukraine has hit ordinary Russians hard, and the deteriorating situation is likely to inflame tensions, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Putin should have accepted Trump’s deal. Now Russia’s collapsing economy could lead to his downfall | Simon Tisdall
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Rural schools have lost out on millions of dollars because of a lack of action at the federal level.
That's the exact type of problem I came to Congress to fix. So this week, I demanded Speaker Johnson put a bill on the floor to help rural schools.
Next week, it's happening. Let's get it done.
That's the exact type of problem I came to Congress to fix. So this week, I demanded Speaker Johnson put a bill on the floor to help rural schools.
Next week, it's happening. Let's get it done.
December 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Rural schools have lost out on millions of dollars because of a lack of action at the federal level.
That's the exact type of problem I came to Congress to fix. So this week, I demanded Speaker Johnson put a bill on the floor to help rural schools.
Next week, it's happening. Let's get it done.
That's the exact type of problem I came to Congress to fix. So this week, I demanded Speaker Johnson put a bill on the floor to help rural schools.
Next week, it's happening. Let's get it done.