Emily
@emilymedvick.bsky.social
GenX in Raleigh, NC
Wake County Public Schools Volunteer
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Wake County Public Schools Volunteer
PTA President 🫶🏽
NC Democrats Volunteer 💙
Girls on the Run Head Coach 🏃🏽♀️
Mom of 👦🏻👧🏻👧🏼👧🏽
Dead Head 💀🌹⚡️
Proud 🇬🇷 + 🇱🇧 + 🇩🇪 American 🇺🇸
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Emily
@emilymedvick.bsky.social
· Mar 1
Today was a kick in the ass. Too many words for a skeet and I wanted to share with yall because it helps to let it out. I’m deeply sad and horrified about the state of America tonight and am motivated by today’s events in the oval. Be well 🙏🏽
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And Hegseth said at the time that he watched the attack *live*. If he watched it live, then he either gave the orders or knew exactly what orders were given that day.
www.foxnews.com/media/hegset...
www.foxnews.com/media/hegset...
December 2, 2025 at 4:09 AM
And Hegseth said at the time that he watched the attack *live*. If he watched it live, then he either gave the orders or knew exactly what orders were given that day.
www.foxnews.com/media/hegset...
www.foxnews.com/media/hegset...
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The president continued to attack Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday after he said Trump was “fading physically” and “ranting…crazily at midnight.”
Trump Okays Release Of MRI Results After Gov. Tim Walz Questions His ‘Mental Capacity’
The president continued to attack Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday after he said Trump was “fading physically” and “ranting…crazily at midnight.”
www.forbes.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The president continued to attack Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday after he said Trump was “fading physically” and “ranting…crazily at midnight.”
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ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
December 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
My responsibility is to be the mayor to each and every person that calls this city their home. That includes millions of immigrants— of which I am one.
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Karoline Leavitt: Migration to the United States is not a right, it's a privilege, and if you don't align with the values and culture of the United States, you're not welcome here.
December 2, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Karoline Leavitt: Migration to the United States is not a right, it's a privilege, and if you don't align with the values and culture of the United States, you're not welcome here.
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
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Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
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Hey cable news -- the White House press secretary is lying. You don't have to take this live.
December 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Hey cable news -- the White House press secretary is lying. You don't have to take this live.
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The General Assembly is eager to take away North Carolina voters’ power but can’t be bothered to pass a budget. It’s disgraceful. www.axios.com/2025/11/27/n...
N.C. can use Republican-drawn congressional map, judges rule
The N.C. GOP aims to flip a U.S. House seat amid Trump's push for states to redistrict ahead of the 2026 midterms.
www.axios.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The General Assembly is eager to take away North Carolina voters’ power but can’t be bothered to pass a budget. It’s disgraceful. www.axios.com/2025/11/27/n...
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We cannot let this be normal. A sitting United States President has called for ‘death’ to sitting Members of Congress.
Those who he targets — veterans, intelligence community, federal workers — must stand up and fight.
Those who he targets — veterans, intelligence community, federal workers — must stand up and fight.
November 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We cannot let this be normal. A sitting United States President has called for ‘death’ to sitting Members of Congress.
Those who he targets — veterans, intelligence community, federal workers — must stand up and fight.
Those who he targets — veterans, intelligence community, federal workers — must stand up and fight.
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The Citizens United decision has corrupted our government and is destroying our democracy. Here's a way to get rid of it. robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
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 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The Citizens United decision has corrupted our government and is destroying our democracy. Here's a way to get rid of it. robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
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Amazon workers go on strike world-wide. “From Germany to Bangladesh, thousands of workers walked off the job on Friday and marched against Amazon’s labor practices to push for better wages, working conditions, and union protections." www.commondreams.org/news/make-am...
Global Black Friday Strikes Against Amazon Target 'Techno-Authoritarian' Assault on Workers | Common Dreams
"We are joining Make Amazon Pay to demand the most basic rights: safety, dignity, and the chance to go home alive," said one Amazon worker from India.
www.commondreams.org
November 30, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Amazon workers go on strike world-wide. “From Germany to Bangladesh, thousands of workers walked off the job on Friday and marched against Amazon’s labor practices to push for better wages, working conditions, and union protections." www.commondreams.org/news/make-am...
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Dem leaders should just call him a lying sack of shit.
First, it’s memorable.
Second, it’s true
First, it’s memorable.
Second, it’s true
November 30, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Dem leaders should just call him a lying sack of shit.
First, it’s memorable.
Second, it’s true
First, it’s memorable.
Second, it’s true
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New Yorkers kept telling me the same thing: they’re thinking of leaving because they can’t afford to raise their kids here. Universal childcare isn’t just a promise — it’s how we make this a city for everyone.
December 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
New Yorkers kept telling me the same thing: they’re thinking of leaving because they can’t afford to raise their kids here. Universal childcare isn’t just a promise — it’s how we make this a city for everyone.
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“The only people who get angry when hearing service members being told to ignore illegal orders are people who intend to issue illegal orders.”
November 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
“The only people who get angry when hearing service members being told to ignore illegal orders are people who intend to issue illegal orders.”
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The Moment to Pick a Side Has Come
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
The Moment to Pick a Side Has Come
“You must refuse illegal orders.” That’s what was said in the video made by six Democratic members of Congress.
open.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The Moment to Pick a Side Has Come
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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Time to stop writing, & reporting a "possibility". The people need to see charges. Consequences. Done with threatening this without actually doing it. No such latitude for immigrants. Legitimate allowances offering protection asylum seekers, denied
Source: TAG24
share.newsbreak.com/g4aog365
Source: TAG24
share.newsbreak.com/g4aog365
Judge considers holding Kristi Noem in contempt of court over El Salvador deportations - NewsBreak
Washington DC - A federal judge has launched in inquiry that could result in potential contempt charges against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Ba
share.newsbreak.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Time to stop writing, & reporting a "possibility". The people need to see charges. Consequences. Done with threatening this without actually doing it. No such latitude for immigrants. Legitimate allowances offering protection asylum seekers, denied
Source: TAG24
share.newsbreak.com/g4aog365
Source: TAG24
share.newsbreak.com/g4aog365
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Thou shalt not pretend that you’re at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
Thou Shalt Not Murder Fishermen While Pardoning Drug Lords
This is evil.
www.thegodpodcast.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Thou shalt not pretend that you’re at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
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Markwayne Mullin defends Trump pardoning Honduran president who was convicted of drug trafficking: "What the president is doing is always calculated. I haven't had a direct conversation with the president about it, but I do trust his natural reaction and his approach to foreign affairs."
November 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Markwayne Mullin defends Trump pardoning Honduran president who was convicted of drug trafficking: "What the president is doing is always calculated. I haven't had a direct conversation with the president about it, but I do trust his natural reaction and his approach to foreign affairs."
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Brutus Buckeye draws ‘Script Ohio’ after crossing out the ‘M’ in Michigan’s end zone in the snow! 👀😂
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Brutus Buckeye draws ‘Script Ohio’ after crossing out the ‘M’ in Michigan’s end zone in the snow! 👀😂
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com
Video: Paris McGee Jr, Cleveland.com
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FIELD CONDITIONS UPDATE: Brutus Buckeye drew a Script Ohio in the snow and X’d out the M in the end zone. ❄️ ❌
November 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
FIELD CONDITIONS UPDATE: Brutus Buckeye drew a Script Ohio in the snow and X’d out the M in the end zone. ❄️ ❌
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Soon small businesses won’t have to wait for Small Business Saturday to get attention from their Mayor.
Some changes that they can look forward to:
Some changes that they can look forward to:
November 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Soon small businesses won’t have to wait for Small Business Saturday to get attention from their Mayor.
Some changes that they can look forward to:
Some changes that they can look forward to:
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Combatting poverty and hunger in this city will take every single one of us. Myself included.
November 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Combatting poverty and hunger in this city will take every single one of us. Myself included.
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Bruna Caroline Ferreira, who was brought to the U.S. as a child and is the mother of Leavitt’s nephew, was arrested near Boston earlier this month and taken into ICE custody.
Woman With Ties To Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s Family In ICE Custody
Bruna Caroline Ferreira, who was brought to the U.S. as a child and is the mother of Leavitt’s nephew, was arrested near Boston earlier this month and taken into ICE custody.
www.forbes.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Bruna Caroline Ferreira, who was brought to the U.S. as a child and is the mother of Leavitt’s nephew, was arrested near Boston earlier this month and taken into ICE custody.
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MGT has seen her networth jump from $700k to $25 million since joining Congress in 2021. And she served juuust long enough to get a lifetime tax payer-funded pension.
She got the joke.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
She got the joke.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Marjorie Taylor Greene Came So Close to Getting the Joke
What the Georgia representative learned in Washington
www.theatlantic.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
MGT has seen her networth jump from $700k to $25 million since joining Congress in 2021. And she served juuust long enough to get a lifetime tax payer-funded pension.
She got the joke.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
She got the joke.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...