@katerina6558.bsky.social
Married to a Gunnery Sgt USMC Recon for 48 yrs, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother, old hippie, Democrat!
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Whenever there is a winter storm, Ted Cruz runs the other way.
January 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Whenever there is a winter storm, Ted Cruz runs the other way.
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"Concepts of a deal" sounds way too familiar...
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
"Concepts of a deal" sounds way too familiar...
Source: KSAT www.ksat.com/news/politic...
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
www.ksat.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Source: KSAT www.ksat.com/news/politic...
Source: AP News apnews.com/article/trum...
Venezuela war powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure
Senate Republicans have voted to dismiss a war powers resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks on Venezuela.
apnews.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Source: AP News apnews.com/article/trum...
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Cartoon by Mike Luckovich
January 11, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Cartoon by Mike Luckovich
Source: PBS News www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
News Wrap: Trump tells Republicans he'll be impeached if they lose in midterms
In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump warned his fellow Republicans that he'll be impeached if they don't put in a strong showing in this year's midterm elections, abortion will remain legal in Wy...
www.pbs.org
January 11, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Source: PBS News www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Source: POLITICO www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
7 takeaways from Jack Smith’s congressional testimony
The New Year’s Eve transcript release buries details from the former special counsel’s investigation into Donald Trump.
www.politico.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Source: POLITICO www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Source: BBC News www.bbc.com/news/article...
Congress releases Jack Smith's testimony about Trump prosecutions - BBC News
The former US Special Counsel faced questions about his two defunct criminal investigations into President Donald Trump.
www.bbc.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Source: BBC News www.bbc.com/news/article...
Source: @politifact www.politifact.com/article/2025...
Trump’s presidential plaques include falsehoods
President Donald Trump added bronze plaques at the White House that include misleading or false descriptions of recent Democratic presidents.
www.politifact.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Source: @politifact www.politifact.com/article/2025...
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I can’t handle the Truth Social post from Trump about Rob Reiner
December 15, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I can’t handle the Truth Social post from Trump about Rob Reiner
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Today's abysmal jobs report is a reminder that tax cuts for corporations and the rich don’t create jobs or grow the economy.
What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.
When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.
Remember this.
What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.
When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.
Remember this.
December 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Today's abysmal jobs report is a reminder that tax cuts for corporations and the rich don’t create jobs or grow the economy.
What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.
When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.
Remember this.
What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.
When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.
Remember this.
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A banner week for tyrants, racists, and dummies (or banner decade, really)
December 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
A banner week for tyrants, racists, and dummies (or banner decade, really)
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If a political party does not have its foundation in the determination to advance a cause that is right and moral, then it’s not a political party; it is merely a conspiracy to seize power. - Dwight Eisenhower
December 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
If a political party does not have its foundation in the determination to advance a cause that is right and moral, then it’s not a political party; it is merely a conspiracy to seize power. - Dwight Eisenhower
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A Yale youth poll published Monday asked respondents who they’d support if the primary were held today—
#AOC lead by double digits among Democrats under 35 — outpacing Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, & other hypothetical 2028 contenders
#AOC lead by double digits among Democrats under 35 — outpacing Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, & other hypothetical 2028 contenders
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A Yale youth poll published Monday asked respondents who they’d support if the primary were held today—
#AOC lead by double digits among Democrats under 35 — outpacing Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, & other hypothetical 2028 contenders
#AOC lead by double digits among Democrats under 35 — outpacing Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, & other hypothetical 2028 contenders
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Netflix last week announced it would acquire Warner Bros. in a $83 billion deal.
Paramount Targets Warner Bros. For Hostile Bid—Challenges Netflix Deal
Netflix last week announced it would acquire Warner Bros. in a $83 billion deal.
www.forbes.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Netflix last week announced it would acquire Warner Bros. in a $83 billion deal.
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⚖️ HAPPENING NOW:
Democracy Docket founder @marcelias.bsky.social will defend democracy today before SCOTUS in a major case challenging political campaign funding, which could reduce a Democratic financial advantage. Listen to the arguments live👇
https://bit.ly/3RxPa1R
Democracy Docket founder @marcelias.bsky.social will defend democracy today before SCOTUS in a major case challenging political campaign funding, which could reduce a Democratic financial advantage. Listen to the arguments live👇
https://bit.ly/3RxPa1R
Live Oral Argument Audio
Live Oral Argument Audio
www.supremecourt.gov
December 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
⚖️ HAPPENING NOW:
Democracy Docket founder @marcelias.bsky.social will defend democracy today before SCOTUS in a major case challenging political campaign funding, which could reduce a Democratic financial advantage. Listen to the arguments live👇
https://bit.ly/3RxPa1R
Democracy Docket founder @marcelias.bsky.social will defend democracy today before SCOTUS in a major case challenging political campaign funding, which could reduce a Democratic financial advantage. Listen to the arguments live👇
https://bit.ly/3RxPa1R
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In their last poll, Yale Polling drew national attention for documenting the rightward shift among young voters in 2024.
Just seven months later, young Americans are now leading the charge against the Trump administration.
Just seven months later, young Americans are now leading the charge against the Trump administration.
December 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
In their last poll, Yale Polling drew national attention for documenting the rightward shift among young voters in 2024.
Just seven months later, young Americans are now leading the charge against the Trump administration.
Just seven months later, young Americans are now leading the charge against the Trump administration.
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The three MCPS students who won my 2025 Congressional App Challenge created an impressive app which helps people who are blind or visually impaired successfully, safely and efficiently navigate their surroundings. Congrats and Happy Computer Science Education Week!
Whitman, Blair Students Win Raskin’s App Challenge
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) announced the winners of his district’s 2025 Congressional App Challenge for students.
www.mymcmedia.org
December 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The three MCPS students who won my 2025 Congressional App Challenge created an impressive app which helps people who are blind or visually impaired successfully, safely and efficiently navigate their surroundings. Congrats and Happy Computer Science Education Week!
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Trump's DOT just forgave $11M in fines against Southwest Airlines for its 2022 holiday meltdown.
This follows the agency scrapping a Biden-era rule requiring airlines to compensate and rebook passengers for lengthy delays or cancellations.
Trump is making flying suck even more.
This follows the agency scrapping a Biden-era rule requiring airlines to compensate and rebook passengers for lengthy delays or cancellations.
Trump is making flying suck even more.
December 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Trump's DOT just forgave $11M in fines against Southwest Airlines for its 2022 holiday meltdown.
This follows the agency scrapping a Biden-era rule requiring airlines to compensate and rebook passengers for lengthy delays or cancellations.
Trump is making flying suck even more.
This follows the agency scrapping a Biden-era rule requiring airlines to compensate and rebook passengers for lengthy delays or cancellations.
Trump is making flying suck even more.
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A Utah judge denied Republican state lawmakers’ request to pause her ruling striking down their new gerrymander, and rejected their argument that they “had no opportunity to appeal.” The ruling leaves the pro-voting map intact for the 2026 elections.
Utah Judge Rejects GOP Bid to Block Fairer Map for 2026 Elections
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A Utah judge denied Republican state lawmakers’ request to pause her ruling striking down their new gerrymander, and rejected their argument that they “had no opportunity to appeal.” The ruling leaves the pro-voting map intact for the 2026 elections.
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The U.S. is mirroring a pattern that has happened in authoritarian regimes around the world. When a government erects barriers to reproductive care, it doesn’t just cause death and suffering for women and their families. Such policies are often a first step in the gradual decline of democracies.
Opinion | Banning Abortion a Hallmark of Authoritarian Regimes
Seda Saluk writes about how U.S. policy on abortion rights has started to mirror patterns seen in authoritarian regimes around the world.
www.mississippifreepress.org
December 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The U.S. is mirroring a pattern that has happened in authoritarian regimes around the world. When a government erects barriers to reproductive care, it doesn’t just cause death and suffering for women and their families. Such policies are often a first step in the gradual decline of democracies.