Ginger Akin
@geebo68.bsky.social
Retired veterinarian; Democrat, stuck in Iowa; profoundly sad these days; determined to resist
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We went to the zoo on Christmas Eve and there was no one by the elephants and so I started talking to them and they walked over to see me and it was one of the best things that’s ever happened in my life
December 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
We went to the zoo on Christmas Eve and there was no one by the elephants and so I started talking to them and they walked over to see me and it was one of the best things that’s ever happened in my life
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Loser Mike Johnson hopes we forgot about extending ACA tax credits while he was on Christmas vacation.
Let’s make it very clear how wrong he is:
Let’s make it very clear how wrong he is:
Tell Congress: Demand Speaker Johnson hold a vote IMMEDIATELY on the ACA tax credit extension
Contact Congress today!
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December 28, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Loser Mike Johnson hopes we forgot about extending ACA tax credits while he was on Christmas vacation.
Let’s make it very clear how wrong he is:
Let’s make it very clear how wrong he is:
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If there really are dozens of Republicans in Washington upset with what Trump is doing to their party, why don't they publicly say so?
Rep. Massie and freakin' MTG are showing them exactly how it's done. It's not like there's nothing they can do.
Grow a spine.
Rep. Massie and freakin' MTG are showing them exactly how it's done. It's not like there's nothing they can do.
Grow a spine.
December 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
If there really are dozens of Republicans in Washington upset with what Trump is doing to their party, why don't they publicly say so?
Rep. Massie and freakin' MTG are showing them exactly how it's done. It's not like there's nothing they can do.
Grow a spine.
Rep. Massie and freakin' MTG are showing them exactly how it's done. It's not like there's nothing they can do.
Grow a spine.
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this seems specifically designed to break mail-in voting (where deadlines are defined by postmark)
As of 12/24/25, USPS changed policy on when they postmark mail. Mail dropped off is no longer guaranteed a same-day postmark. Tax returns & other time-sensitive items are now stamped when they reach a regional processing center, which may be days later. Plan deadlines accordingly to avoid penalties.
USPS Announces Changes to the Postmark Date System
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has adopted a final rule (FR Doc.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
this seems specifically designed to break mail-in voting (where deadlines are defined by postmark)
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TIKTOKER SHOT BY ICE HAS INDICTMENT THROWN OUT
Carlitos Ricardo Parias was shot in the elbow by ICE during an immigration arrest in October.
A judge tossed the indictment after finding the government violated his constitutional rights, and it looks intentional.
1/2
Carlitos Ricardo Parias was shot in the elbow by ICE during an immigration arrest in October.
A judge tossed the indictment after finding the government violated his constitutional rights, and it looks intentional.
1/2
December 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
TIKTOKER SHOT BY ICE HAS INDICTMENT THROWN OUT
Carlitos Ricardo Parias was shot in the elbow by ICE during an immigration arrest in October.
A judge tossed the indictment after finding the government violated his constitutional rights, and it looks intentional.
1/2
Carlitos Ricardo Parias was shot in the elbow by ICE during an immigration arrest in October.
A judge tossed the indictment after finding the government violated his constitutional rights, and it looks intentional.
1/2
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It's a good commentary on 2025 that the US President announces a major military attack on a foreign country and even the straightest arrows think, 50% chance it's an attack, 50% chance president is on another cognition bender.
December 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
It's a good commentary on 2025 that the US President announces a major military attack on a foreign country and even the straightest arrows think, 50% chance it's an attack, 50% chance president is on another cognition bender.
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Millions of workers are toiling away from their families over the holidays. So thank the workers who serve you. Appreciate the workers who care for you. Respect the workers who pick up your trash. Salute the workers who get you your mail. Pay all workers a living wage.
December 30, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Millions of workers are toiling away from their families over the holidays. So thank the workers who serve you. Appreciate the workers who care for you. Respect the workers who pick up your trash. Salute the workers who get you your mail. Pay all workers a living wage.
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If people admire you, they put your name on buildings. If you have to do it yourself, well… that’s different.
December 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
If people admire you, they put your name on buildings. If you have to do it yourself, well… that’s different.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Donald Trump has called me a "really bad person" and a "radical.” I think he is a deranged authoritarian.
I created Democracy Docket to tell it like it is. To be fiercely independent. No corporate owners. No venture capitalists. We never back down or obey. Support its work today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
I created Democracy Docket to tell it like it is. To be fiercely independent. No corporate owners. No venture capitalists. We never back down or obey. Support its work today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Donald Trump has called me a "really bad person" and a "radical.” I think he is a deranged authoritarian.
I created Democracy Docket to tell it like it is. To be fiercely independent. No corporate owners. No venture capitalists. We never back down or obey. Support its work today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
I created Democracy Docket to tell it like it is. To be fiercely independent. No corporate owners. No venture capitalists. We never back down or obey. Support its work today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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Did the United States really spend trillions of dollars on winning the Cold War, only for its president in 2025 take orders from a Russian dictator?
This is an earth-shattering humiliation for America of which its reputation may never recover.
This is an earth-shattering humiliation for America of which its reputation may never recover.
December 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Did the United States really spend trillions of dollars on winning the Cold War, only for its president in 2025 take orders from a Russian dictator?
This is an earth-shattering humiliation for America of which its reputation may never recover.
This is an earth-shattering humiliation for America of which its reputation may never recover.
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A growing body of research indicates that Texas's restrictive abortion bans have negatively impacted the health and lives of Texas women and babies in multiple ways. Across the board, pregnancy outcomes and complications have worsened.
What researchers have discovered about maternal, infant health under Texas' abortion laws
In the more than four years since the state of Texas significantly restricted access to abortion, medical researchers have been studying the health effects of that policy change.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
A growing body of research indicates that Texas's restrictive abortion bans have negatively impacted the health and lives of Texas women and babies in multiple ways. Across the board, pregnancy outcomes and complications have worsened.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder is common among veterans, with 10% of men and nearly 20% of women reporting having symptoms at some point in their lives. Some are finding hope through arts programs. https://to.pbs.org/44RlCG5
Art programs give hope to veterans facing PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder is common among veterans, with 10% of men and nearly 20% of women reporting having symptoms at some point in their lives. But could exposure to more arts programming be ...
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December 30, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Post-traumatic stress disorder is common among veterans, with 10% of men and nearly 20% of women reporting having symptoms at some point in their lives. Some are finding hope through arts programs. https://to.pbs.org/44RlCG5
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Today I wrote about how this year many large institutions -- media, law, business -- sacrificed their dignity for profits. It is more vital than ever to support independent pro-democracy outlets. Become a Democracy Docket member to access premium content and support its work. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Today I wrote about how this year many large institutions -- media, law, business -- sacrificed their dignity for profits. It is more vital than ever to support independent pro-democracy outlets. Become a Democracy Docket member to access premium content and support its work. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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Hey so this seems like something more people should be talking about 🤔 🗳️
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December 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Hey so this seems like something more people should be talking about 🤔 🗳️
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An exceptionally stupid and contingent set of circumstances made Stephen Miller the most influential ideologue in the US. There is no future for the left or liberalism that does not take as a core mission ensuring he is punished for his crimes & no one as hateful as him is ever close to power again.
December 29, 2025 at 4:46 AM
An exceptionally stupid and contingent set of circumstances made Stephen Miller the most influential ideologue in the US. There is no future for the left or liberalism that does not take as a core mission ensuring he is punished for his crimes & no one as hateful as him is ever close to power again.
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I'll be LIVE on Substack at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET today with @klasfeldreports.com to discuss the latest Abrego revelation: evidence tying Todd Blanche to the decision to prosecute. See you there!
December 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I'll be LIVE on Substack at 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET today with @klasfeldreports.com to discuss the latest Abrego revelation: evidence tying Todd Blanche to the decision to prosecute. See you there!
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Critics say antitrust enforcement has weakened under President Trump, resulting in higher costs for millions of Americans consumers. “People are just sick of large corporations using and abusing their market power to make life worse for them,” says former FTC chair @linamkhan.bsky.social. #Velshi
Lina Khan: Trump’s antitrust enforcers are ‘handing out special favors to corporate lawbreakers’
Critics say antitrust enforcement has weakened under President Trump, resulting in higher prices for millions of American consumers. “People are just sick of large corporations using and abusing their market power to make life worse for them,” says former FTC chair Lina Khan. The result is “inflating costs for everyday Americans,” she adds.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Critics say antitrust enforcement has weakened under President Trump, resulting in higher costs for millions of Americans consumers. “People are just sick of large corporations using and abusing their market power to make life worse for them,” says former FTC chair @linamkhan.bsky.social. #Velshi
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as a man raised by a single mother in the 80s and 90s who showed me via words and actions that women can in fact do it all, im so offended that in 2025-6 we're seriously even discussing "women, are they asking too much by asking for basic equality?"
shut the hell up. go shut up.
shut the hell up. go shut up.
December 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
as a man raised by a single mother in the 80s and 90s who showed me via words and actions that women can in fact do it all, im so offended that in 2025-6 we're seriously even discussing "women, are they asking too much by asking for basic equality?"
shut the hell up. go shut up.
shut the hell up. go shut up.
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Jasmine Crockett: “Did Trump’s DOJ really think dropping hundreds of blacked out pages counted as complying with the law—
I know it’s a bunch of unqualified folks with no backbone over there, but this is next level”
I know it’s a bunch of unqualified folks with no backbone over there, but this is next level”
December 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Jasmine Crockett: “Did Trump’s DOJ really think dropping hundreds of blacked out pages counted as complying with the law—
I know it’s a bunch of unqualified folks with no backbone over there, but this is next level”
I know it’s a bunch of unqualified folks with no backbone over there, but this is next level”
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Viewing this whole Trump nightmare from afar, it's truly amazing how anyone can make every single event about themselves. Somehow he manages to insert himself into everything. And while we're at it. Why the fuck is Jared Kushner anywhere near any US state business?
December 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Viewing this whole Trump nightmare from afar, it's truly amazing how anyone can make every single event about themselves. Somehow he manages to insert himself into everything. And while we're at it. Why the fuck is Jared Kushner anywhere near any US state business?
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The handiwork of a guilty man and his criminal henchmen who thumb their nose at the law, Justice, Congress and the American people.
December 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The handiwork of a guilty man and his criminal henchmen who thumb their nose at the law, Justice, Congress and the American people.