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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 15h

Johnson: Miss Grijalva has not yet had a scheduled date because she was elected after the house was out of session,

Gallego: You don't want her to be on the Epstein discharge.

Johnson: You guys are experts at red herrings.

Gallego: This is an excuse

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Karrie @karriehiggins.bsky.social · 9h

I am .. dare I say? ... excited about this essay.

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Jake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 1d

Man…man.

www.texastribune.org/2025/10/07/t...

“Why Sergio?”: Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef

Sergio Garcia built a wide following for his regional Mexican cuisine over the decades, becoming a favorite of the White House press corps visiting Waco during the Bush presidency. Then in March, ICE ...

www.texastribune.org

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Karrie @karriehiggins.bsky.social · 11h

Ugh how miserable. I hope you get relief soon.

Karrie @karriehiggins.bsky.social · 11h

He said since the damage was so close to previous dental work, it seemed like something got missed. I don't know about that. My EDS & epilepsy & pernicious anemia teeth are a Whole Lot, but ... whatever, I'll take it.

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Karrie @karriehiggins.bsky.social · 11h

Stephen Miller fake freeze frame and yet universities and school districts and hospitals and newspapers and way too many dems are still fawning all over these freaks.

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Karrie @karriehiggins.bsky.social · 1d

Here is where to donate to make up this funding shortfall after Trump's threats and help Black & biracial students in Cedar Rapids with college readiness:

www.theacademysps.com/donate/#End-...

Donate - The Academy For Scholastic and Personal Success

Donate Your contribution now will help create leaders for our future. You can make a difference. 2021 Year-End Contribution Yes, I will support The Academy SPS programs. My tax-deductible year-end gif...

www.theacademysps.com

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Karrie @karriehiggins.bsky.social · 1d

Trump threatened CR School District funding unless they cut funding for The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success .... and the school district caved.

See next post for where to donate to The Academy.

www.kcrg.com/2025/10/01/c...

Cedar Rapids nonprofit has funding pulled due to executive order

Facing a sudden loss of school district funding due to federal threats, a Cedar Rapids nonprofit is seeking new ways to generate income.

www.kcrg.com

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Karrie @karriehiggins.bsky.social · 11h

My dentist repaired a tooth for free today. Cool. The 'tism did not appreciate Unexpected Numb Face, but I can't complain. Plus, it's next to the Indian market so I got my cardamom, finally!

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Writer/Artist#StopFemicide 🇨🇦 @writerartisteh.bsky.social · 14h

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 18h

i desperately want everyone involved in the destruction of USAID to have to, st the very least, answer to the american people for the suffering and misery they have caused apnews.com/article/myan...

Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

apnews.com

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Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · 17h

I see a lot of people saying that a person charged with a crime deserves the chance to prove their innocence.

Please stop doing this because you have it backwards and this is really important.

It is ALWAYS the government's burden to prove a person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 1d

NEW: I spoke to clergy and faith leaders who've joined protests at the Chicago-area ICE facility.

Three say they've been shot with pepper balls, sometimes while praying.

All say ICE is also violating their religious freedom, and one is arguing it in court. religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...

Religious protesters say ICE threatens religious freedom in Chicago

(RNS) — Despite potential danger, religious leaders and faith activists have been a visible presence at Chicago-area ICE protests, some waving signs with slogans such as ‘Love thy neighbor’ and ‘Who w...

religionnews.com

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 1d

Gonna be thinking about this lede for a minute.

(RNS) — Last month, the Rev. David Black stood in front of a Chicago-area U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility and spread his arms wide. Adorned in all black and wearing a clerical collar, the pastor looked up at a group of masked, heavily armed ICE agents on the roof and began to pray.

“I invited them to repentance,” Black, a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), said in an interview. “I basically offered an altar call. I invited them to come and receive that salvation, and be part of the kingdom that is coming.”

But when Black began to lower his arms a few seconds later, the agents responded to his spiritual plea by firing pepper balls, or chemical agents that cause eye irritation and respiratory distress, video footage shows. One struck Black in the head, exploding into a puff of white pepper smoke and forcing him to his knees. Fellow demonstrators rushed to his aid, and as the pastor rubbed his face in pain, the agents continued to fire.

“We could hear them laughing,” Black said.

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Sarah Kendzior @sarahkendzior.bsky.social · 1d

Someone should ask what Miller was doing between 2021 and 2025, why David Horowitz recruited him to the foreign policy team of the Trump campaign, why the Democrats never followed through on their 2017 investigation of alleged lies on Miller's SF-86 clearance forms, but no one asks real questions

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

WATCH — @whitehouse.senate.gov : “What became of the $50,000 in cash in that Cava bag? Did the FBI get it back from Homan?”

AG PAM BONDI: *LASHES OUT aggressively, avoids answering entirely* 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Tom Scocca @tomscocca.bsky.social · 1d

It's not just that they're going to strike down a law against conversion therapy, it's that they're going to do it on behalf of made-up claims from a straw plaintiff who can't honestly show the law affected her at all

Tom Scocca @tomscocca.bsky.social · 1d

One thing about American's widespread distrust and disapproval of the Supreme Court is that mainstream news coverage mostly doesn't dwell on stuff like standing, so people don't even begin to grasp how rigged the Court truly is www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Supreme Court Live Updates: Justices Seem Set to Rule Against Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy

www.nytimes.com

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Karrie @karriehiggins.bsky.social · 1d

Here is where to donate to make up this funding shortfall after Trump's threats and help Black & biracial students in Cedar Rapids with college readiness:

www.theacademysps.com/donate/#End-...

Donate - The Academy For Scholastic and Personal Success

Donate Your contribution now will help create leaders for our future. You can make a difference. 2021 Year-End Contribution Yes, I will support The Academy SPS programs. My tax-deductible year-end gif...

www.theacademysps.com

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Karrie @karriehiggins.bsky.social · 1d

Trump threatened CR School District funding unless they cut funding for The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success .... and the school district caved.

See next post for where to donate to The Academy.

www.kcrg.com/2025/10/01/c...

Cedar Rapids nonprofit has funding pulled due to executive order

Facing a sudden loss of school district funding due to federal threats, a Cedar Rapids nonprofit is seeking new ways to generate income.

www.kcrg.com

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Karrie @karriehiggins.bsky.social · 1d

Everyone, @maedayj.bsky.social is DAYS from eviction. We cannot let this happen, especially with everything going on right now. Please share widely and/or chip in if you can!!!

Mae_DayJ @maedayj.bsky.social · 2d

We've raised $320/$1750 so far everyone! Please help me continue to "chere" this very urgent

I'm only a day or two away from an eviction!

$maelee21
V: @ Maelee-Johnson
PayPal.me/maeleeJ
ko-fi.com/maedaej

#neisvoid #spoonie

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Karrie @karriehiggins.bsky.social · 1d

Melanoma is the baddie. My friends on FB minimized this ish as BCC or SCC--NOT the same animal.Melanoma used to be a death sentence when it spread. Immunotherapies changed that, but I can't take them cause of my heart so I need a lot more urgent care of this situation.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 2d

Trump’s order to deploy Texas National Guard troops to Chicago is illegal, immoral, and must be stopped by the courts. ICE is already wreaking havoc in our communities. Let’s call this what it is: an invasion by out-of-state troops coming here only with the purpose of tormenting Chicagoans.

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botanical barbie @hemingwaymuse.bsky.social · 21d

Finally, if you're looking for a little bit of everything a little inspiration and just have a little to offer for support I share house DIY projects, gardening things and more on patreon!

Some tiers get complimentary art too! I'd love to have you join me there! www.patreon.com/mylifemymigraine

creating awareness for migraine, chronic illness, and disability

www.patreon.com

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botanical barbie @hemingwaymuse.bsky.social · 21d

in addition to original work, a select amount of pieces are available as prints!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Original paintings that are in stock can be bought here! shimmermoonshine.etsy.com

shimmermoonshine.etsy.com

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botanical barbie @hemingwaymuse.bsky.social · 21d

My painting commissions are open for October

Eternalize your favorite place with a landscape/architectural painting, get your very own horror jacket, or bring your idea to life in my magical gold and black style

Great for gifts, esp with holidays coming up! tomlinson-designs.com/gallery

Sample of my colorful watercolor and acrylic paintings of various landscapes and scenes especially around Charleston and Ireland

A lightwashed denim jacket with a custom derry carnival painting with pennywise in the foreground in this custom horror jacket

Custom nevermore piece in my gold and black style features a raven perched on a vintage candelabra. A single candle burning at the top, magical swirls filling the background

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botanical barbie @hemingwaymuse.bsky.social · 21d

new pinned post to wrap up the year ✨

I am now booking for Oct-Nov, check out my thread below for details on commissions and design projects. Space is limited and I would love to work with you!

Me, posing to the left of a large scale golden elephant mural against a black painted wall in a bedroom. Three elephants march towards you, with a tiny baby elephant slightly concealed in the tall fern fronds that line the base.

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