@jarl4657.bsky.social
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"This time of despair and darkness doesn't demand more darkness, we don't need to demean and degrade those who don't agree with us, this is a time to do something bigger than that."
Cory Booker explains how people are looking for leadership from the Democratic Party and other citizens.
Cory Booker explains how people are looking for leadership from the Democratic Party and other citizens.
April 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
"This time of despair and darkness doesn't demand more darkness, we don't need to demean and degrade those who don't agree with us, this is a time to do something bigger than that."
Cory Booker explains how people are looking for leadership from the Democratic Party and other citizens.
Cory Booker explains how people are looking for leadership from the Democratic Party and other citizens.
It was really special listening to Cory Booker talk about John Lewis and civil right as Booker broke Strom Thurmond record for longest filibuster.
April 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
It was really special listening to Cory Booker talk about John Lewis and civil right as Booker broke Strom Thurmond record for longest filibuster.
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Go Amy
I just got off the Senate floor where I joined Senator Booker who has been speaking since last night. His words remind us: this is not a left or right moment—it’s a right or wrong moment. We must stand up and fight back.
April 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Go Amy
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Elon Musk is buying another election, this time in Wisconsin.
Call everyone you know in Wisconsin and turn out the vote for Susan Crawford.
Call everyone you know in Wisconsin and turn out the vote for Susan Crawford.
March 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Elon Musk is buying another election, this time in Wisconsin.
Call everyone you know in Wisconsin and turn out the vote for Susan Crawford.
Call everyone you know in Wisconsin and turn out the vote for Susan Crawford.
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In Iowa
March 15, 2025 at 2:58 AM
In Iowa
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DesMoines, Iowa tomorrow!
Go see Tim Walz at town hall your own representatives refuse to give
Go see Tim Walz at town hall your own representatives refuse to give
March 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
DesMoines, Iowa tomorrow!
Go see Tim Walz at town hall your own representatives refuse to give
Go see Tim Walz at town hall your own representatives refuse to give
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If we have the same level of Democratic Party overperformance in WI in '26 that Iowa had in Tuesday's special election, WI will flip from 6 Repub and 2 Dem Congressional seats to 6 Dem and 2 Repub. Thanks to @feraldgord.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
If we have the same level of Democratic Party overperformance in WI in '26 that Iowa had in Tuesday's special election, WI will flip from 6 Repub and 2 Dem Congressional seats to 6 Dem and 2 Repub. Thanks to @feraldgord.bsky.social
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Reynolds declares ‘Lutheran Services in Iowa Day’ as layoffs, federal interference imperil organization
www.thegazette.com/state-govern...
www.thegazette.com/state-govern...
Reynolds declares ‘Lutheran Services in Iowa Day’ as layoffs, halt to federal funding imperil organization
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds declared Tuesday Lutheran Services in Iowa Day as layoffs and the federal government's refusal to pay more than $1.5 million in outstanding reimbursements are imperiling the rel...
www.thegazette.com
March 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Reynolds declares ‘Lutheran Services in Iowa Day’ as layoffs, federal interference imperil organization
www.thegazette.com/state-govern...
www.thegazette.com/state-govern...
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walz’s town hall tour starts *tomorrow* in iowa 👀
“Tim Walz is headed back out on the road – this time, for a tour of House districts represented by Republicans who have stopped holding in-person town halls amid the raucous receptions some of their colleagues have gotten across the country.” www.cnn.com/2025/03/12/p...
Tim Walz to launch national tour of town halls in Republican House districts | CNN Politics
Tim Walz is headed back out on the road – this time, for a tour of House districts represented by Republicans, some of whom have stopped holding town halls amid the raucous receptions their colleagues...
www.cnn.com
March 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
walz’s town hall tour starts *tomorrow* in iowa 👀
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My interview with KCCI (Channel 8 in Des Moines) about funding for Local Food for Schools (LFS) and Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) that the USDA announced it will not be continuing.
www.kcci.com/article/iowa...
www.kcci.com/article/iowa...
'Really problematic': Iowa farmer reacts to USDA decision to cut food programs
Tony Thompson had been preparing to participate in the programs starting in the fall.
www.kcci.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
My interview with KCCI (Channel 8 in Des Moines) about funding for Local Food for Schools (LFS) and Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) that the USDA announced it will not be continuing.
www.kcci.com/article/iowa...
www.kcci.com/article/iowa...
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New “Sell Your Car” flyer image just dropped
March 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
New “Sell Your Car” flyer image just dropped
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It’s such a beautiful day on the Iowa City Public Library Bookmobile!
Bringing resources to the community, connecting with patrons, and squeezing in a midday coffee during my shift!
Imma check out ALL these new Adult Fiction & Non-Fiction unless someone snatches them up before 5pm today!
😉 📚 💜 🚌
Bringing resources to the community, connecting with patrons, and squeezing in a midday coffee during my shift!
Imma check out ALL these new Adult Fiction & Non-Fiction unless someone snatches them up before 5pm today!
😉 📚 💜 🚌
March 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
It’s such a beautiful day on the Iowa City Public Library Bookmobile!
Bringing resources to the community, connecting with patrons, and squeezing in a midday coffee during my shift!
Imma check out ALL these new Adult Fiction & Non-Fiction unless someone snatches them up before 5pm today!
😉 📚 💜 🚌
Bringing resources to the community, connecting with patrons, and squeezing in a midday coffee during my shift!
Imma check out ALL these new Adult Fiction & Non-Fiction unless someone snatches them up before 5pm today!
😉 📚 💜 🚌
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once more with alt text
March 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
once more with alt text
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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds tried to defend her state's massive DEI cuts as ‘fiscal responsibility,’ but Rep. Ayanna Pressley wasn’t having it. Watch as Pressley calls out the GOP’s ‘erasure’ agenda and leaves Reynolds scrambling for answers.
Republicans Gets SCHOOLED To Their FACES on DEI Cuts
YouTube video by Rebel HQ
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March 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds tried to defend her state's massive DEI cuts as ‘fiscal responsibility,’ but Rep. Ayanna Pressley wasn’t having it. Watch as Pressley calls out the GOP’s ‘erasure’ agenda and leaves Reynolds scrambling for answers.
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Iowans are so proud to be a part of the destruction of American democracy.
March 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Iowans are so proud to be a part of the destruction of American democracy.
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Adding Iowa to the lenthening list of states to avoid...
Iowa Starting Line
@iowastartingline.com
Des Moines physician Dr. Jonathan Crosbie, who also teaches clinical medicine at Des Moines University, tells Iowa lawmakers that criminalizing vaccines is a surefire way to chase young doctors out of Iowa.
@iowastartingline.com
Des Moines physician Dr. Jonathan Crosbie, who also teaches clinical medicine at Des Moines University, tells Iowa lawmakers that criminalizing vaccines is a surefire way to chase young doctors out of Iowa.
March 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Adding Iowa to the lenthening list of states to avoid...
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Iowa Republicans, competing to be the stupidest
The Iowa GOP advanced a bill making it a misdemeanor for a healthcare provider to administer a Covid vaccine.
Even when a person has requested a Covid vaccine.
Even when a person has requested a Covid vaccine.
March 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Iowa Republicans, competing to be the stupidest
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Iowa.
A bill banning gene-based vaccines, like some forms of the COVID-19 vaccine, received approval from a Senate subcommittee Monday.
via @iowacapitaldispatch.com
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/bill...
via @iowacapitaldispatch.com
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/bill...
Bill banning mRNA vaccines in Iowa passes subcommittee
A bill banning gene-based vaccines, like some forms of the COVID-19 vaccine, received approval from a Senate subcommittee Monday.
www.newsfromthestates.com
March 4, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Iowa.
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I have raised just over $400 for the Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund raffling off a photo session with me. I also plan to contribute $100 of my own money. Feels like a drop in the bucket but it’s something.
March 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I have raised just over $400 for the Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund raffling off a photo session with me. I also plan to contribute $100 of my own money. Feels like a drop in the bucket but it’s something.
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BREAKING:
Iowa Women’s Basketball will be the 11 seed at the Big Ten Tournament and will face 14 seed Wisconsin on Wednesday in the opening round.
The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 81-66 earlier today.
Iowa Women’s Basketball will be the 11 seed at the Big Ten Tournament and will face 14 seed Wisconsin on Wednesday in the opening round.
The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 81-66 earlier today.
March 3, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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This vote was to start the process of the cuts. It WILL come back for a final vote.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
@aoc.bsky.social
Please explain what just happened. Is there no way to stop this w the reconciliation to be used by GOP to get around the filibuster? Are we sunk?
Please explain what just happened. Is there no way to stop this w the reconciliation to be used by GOP to get around the filibuster? Are we sunk?
February 26, 2025 at 3:09 AM
This vote was to start the process of the cuts. It WILL come back for a final vote.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.