Colleen Tomko
@coolleen.bsky.social
Passionate advocate for disability rights, assistive technology, accessibility, inclusive education and community, and equitable opportunities. Co-chair of PennTASH, Pennsylvania’s state chapter of TASH.
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The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?
August 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?
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“I’m cleaning the bathroom on a weekly basis now because there’s no one else to do it."
“Why would you mess with national parks? They are America’s best idea.”
Trump's ruthless cuts have left our national parks in "survival mode." [via @theguardian.com + @climatedesk.org]
“Why would you mess with national parks? They are America’s best idea.”
Trump's ruthless cuts have left our national parks in "survival mode." [via @theguardian.com + @climatedesk.org]
Trump's ruthless cuts have left our national parks in "survival mode"
"They are America’s best idea. Why would you mess with them?’”
www.motherjones.com
August 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
“I’m cleaning the bathroom on a weekly basis now because there’s no one else to do it."
“Why would you mess with national parks? They are America’s best idea.”
Trump's ruthless cuts have left our national parks in "survival mode." [via @theguardian.com + @climatedesk.org]
“Why would you mess with national parks? They are America’s best idea.”
Trump's ruthless cuts have left our national parks in "survival mode." [via @theguardian.com + @climatedesk.org]
Executive actions, budget cuts, layoffs, and legislation—all enacted in the Trump administration’s first six months—have curtailed disability rights and services, including access to Medicaid and the right to free, appropriate public education.
The Trump Administration’s War on Disability
Executive actions, budget cuts, layoffs, and legislation—all enacted in the Trump administration’s first six months—have curtailed disability rights and services, including access to Medicaid and the ...
www.americanprogress.org
July 31, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Executive actions, budget cuts, layoffs, and legislation—all enacted in the Trump administration’s first six months—have curtailed disability rights and services, including access to Medicaid and the right to free, appropriate public education.
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Dropkick Murphys
Warped Tour Long Beach
Warped Tour Long Beach
July 28, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Dropkick Murphys
Warped Tour Long Beach
Warped Tour Long Beach
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Breaking News: The EPA is said to have drafted a plan that would end its ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
E.P.A. Is Said to Draft a Plan to End Its Ability to Fight Climate Change
According to two people familiar with the draft, it would eliminate the bedrock scientific finding that greenhouse-gas emissions threaten human life by dangerously warming the planet.
trib.al
July 23, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Breaking News: The EPA is said to have drafted a plan that would end its ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
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The Department of Defense’s book banning policies aren’t about protecting kids — they’re about suppressing critical thinking and diverse ideas as part of President Trump’s “anti-wokeness” agenda.
We’re suing the DoD to defend students’ First Amendment rights.
We’re suing the DoD to defend students’ First Amendment rights.
What's Included in the 596 Books Banned by the Department of Defense Education Activity?
Here is the list of nearly 600 books banned by the Department of Defense in military schools across the globe.
bookriot.com
July 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The Department of Defense’s book banning policies aren’t about protecting kids — they’re about suppressing critical thinking and diverse ideas as part of President Trump’s “anti-wokeness” agenda.
We’re suing the DoD to defend students’ First Amendment rights.
We’re suing the DoD to defend students’ First Amendment rights.
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Undocumented immigrants can’t enroll in Medicaid. They can only ever access it temporarily, when they need lifesaving medical care.
This only makes people afraid to access the medical care they’re legally allowed to receive.
But Trump doesn’t care. His only goal is to sow fear.
This only makes people afraid to access the medical care they’re legally allowed to receive.
But Trump doesn’t care. His only goal is to sow fear.
July 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Undocumented immigrants can’t enroll in Medicaid. They can only ever access it temporarily, when they need lifesaving medical care.
This only makes people afraid to access the medical care they’re legally allowed to receive.
But Trump doesn’t care. His only goal is to sow fear.
This only makes people afraid to access the medical care they’re legally allowed to receive.
But Trump doesn’t care. His only goal is to sow fear.
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July 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Almost a trillion $ cut toMedicaid is being debated! It does not strengthen the program! States will get far less $’s than anticipated, putting optional Home & Community Based Services in jeopardy.
#MedicaidCuts #kidstogether #homeandcommunitybasedservices #Medicaid
#MedicaidCuts #kidstogether #homeandcommunitybasedservices #Medicaid
July 1, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Almost a trillion $ cut toMedicaid is being debated! It does not strengthen the program! States will get far less $’s than anticipated, putting optional Home & Community Based Services in jeopardy.
#MedicaidCuts #kidstogether #homeandcommunitybasedservices #Medicaid
#MedicaidCuts #kidstogether #homeandcommunitybasedservices #Medicaid
If they claim to be strengthening programs, why are they increasing redundant unnecessary costly paperwork that burdens eligible people?
June 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
If they claim to be strengthening programs, why are they increasing redundant unnecessary costly paperwork that burdens eligible people?
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RUIZ: Did you read the report & fact-check its sources prior to publication?
RFK JR: I did not fact check
RUIZ: It included citations to sources that don't exist. How does that happen?
RFK JR: All of the foundational assertions are accurate
RUIZ: They did not exist. How can they be accurate?
RFK JR: I did not fact check
RUIZ: It included citations to sources that don't exist. How does that happen?
RFK JR: All of the foundational assertions are accurate
RUIZ: They did not exist. How can they be accurate?
June 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
RUIZ: Did you read the report & fact-check its sources prior to publication?
RFK JR: I did not fact check
RUIZ: It included citations to sources that don't exist. How does that happen?
RFK JR: All of the foundational assertions are accurate
RUIZ: They did not exist. How can they be accurate?
RFK JR: I did not fact check
RUIZ: It included citations to sources that don't exist. How does that happen?
RFK JR: All of the foundational assertions are accurate
RUIZ: They did not exist. How can they be accurate?
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They were supposed to be deporting “gang members” and “criminals.”
So far, they have kidnapped people working their day jobs and folks lawfully showing up for their immigration court appearances…
It was always a lie.
So far, they have kidnapped people working their day jobs and folks lawfully showing up for their immigration court appearances…
It was always a lie.
June 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
They were supposed to be deporting “gang members” and “criminals.”
So far, they have kidnapped people working their day jobs and folks lawfully showing up for their immigration court appearances…
It was always a lie.
So far, they have kidnapped people working their day jobs and folks lawfully showing up for their immigration court appearances…
It was always a lie.
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Just because he pulled out doesn’t mean it’s over. Rapists never understand that
#NoWar #ImpeachTrump
#NoWar #ImpeachTrump
June 22, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Just because he pulled out doesn’t mean it’s over. Rapists never understand that
#NoWar #ImpeachTrump
#NoWar #ImpeachTrump
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Immigration and the care economy are uniquely linked. As I told @emilypeck.bsky.social the relationship between a care worker and the disabled or aging person is the foundation of care. The actions of the administration stoking understandable fear in immigrant communities will impact care.
The immigrants caring for the elderly are losing their jobs
More than 41% of home health aides in the U.S. last year were foreign-born.
www.axios.com
June 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Immigration and the care economy are uniquely linked. As I told @emilypeck.bsky.social the relationship between a care worker and the disabled or aging person is the foundation of care. The actions of the administration stoking understandable fear in immigrant communities will impact care.
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Just some creepy armed Mad Max guys trying to gain entry to Dodgers Stadium.
ICE says it wasn’t them. DHS says they were Border Patrol. But honestly who the hell knows? They’ve given permission for any psycho to put on a ski mask, point a gun, grab people & throw them into an unmarked vehicle.
ICE says it wasn’t them. DHS says they were Border Patrol. But honestly who the hell knows? They’ve given permission for any psycho to put on a ski mask, point a gun, grab people & throw them into an unmarked vehicle.
June 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Just some creepy armed Mad Max guys trying to gain entry to Dodgers Stadium.
ICE says it wasn’t them. DHS says they were Border Patrol. But honestly who the hell knows? They’ve given permission for any psycho to put on a ski mask, point a gun, grab people & throw them into an unmarked vehicle.
ICE says it wasn’t them. DHS says they were Border Patrol. But honestly who the hell knows? They’ve given permission for any psycho to put on a ski mask, point a gun, grab people & throw them into an unmarked vehicle.
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WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill would lead to a larger-than-expected $2.8 trillion increase in the federal deficit over the decade, despite a boost to U.S. economic output, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office projected on Tuesday.
Newsdeck: Forecaster says US House version of Trump bill to cost $2.8 trillion despite economic gains
www.dailymaverick.co.za
June 18, 2025 at 3:57 AM
WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill would lead to a larger-than-expected $2.8 trillion increase in the federal deficit over the decade, despite a boost to U.S. economic output, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office projected on Tuesday.
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While Trump blusters about "law & order," his regime has dropped or halted nearly 150 investigations into corporate wrongdoing. And Trump himself has pardoned dozens of his supporters, including Jan 6 rioters and other convicted of crimes like money laundering and bribery.
June 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
While Trump blusters about "law & order," his regime has dropped or halted nearly 150 investigations into corporate wrongdoing. And Trump himself has pardoned dozens of his supporters, including Jan 6 rioters and other convicted of crimes like money laundering and bribery.
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June 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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June 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Real power isn't staged in DC — it rises up everywhere else. Join me on No Kings Day to stand together against cruelty, corruption, and authoritarianism. app.sosha.ai/s/HygEzsAa
June 12, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Real power isn't staged in DC — it rises up everywhere else. Join me on No Kings Day to stand together against cruelty, corruption, and authoritarianism. app.sosha.ai/s/HygEzsAa
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@pelosi.house.gov: "On January 6th...we begged the president of the United States to send in the National Guard. He would not do it...And yet, in a contra-constitutional way, he has sent the National Guard into California. Something is very wrong with this picture."
June 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
@pelosi.house.gov: "On January 6th...we begged the president of the United States to send in the National Guard. He would not do it...And yet, in a contra-constitutional way, he has sent the National Guard into California. Something is very wrong with this picture."