Kathleen O'Brien
@kathleenobrien.bsky.social
English professor and dog-lover
Honoring the life of Renee Good.
January 10, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Honoring the life of Renee Good.
The irony of getting an ad to donate to starving Israeli children right next to this headline! I am trying to figure out how to stop getting these ads.
August 29, 2025 at 5:47 AM
The irony of getting an ad to donate to starving Israeli children right next to this headline! I am trying to figure out how to stop getting these ads.
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I’ve been investigating Paramount’s deal with Trump. Here’s what we know:
- Trump sued CBS
- CBS called the lawsuit “meritless”
- Paramount (owner of CBS) still settled, handing $16 MILLION+ to Trump’s library
- Paramount has a billion-dollar deal that needs Trump’s approval
- Trump sued CBS
- CBS called the lawsuit “meritless”
- Paramount (owner of CBS) still settled, handing $16 MILLION+ to Trump’s library
- Paramount has a billion-dollar deal that needs Trump’s approval
CBS canceled Colbert’s show just THREE DAYS after Colbert called out CBS parent company Paramount for its $16M settlement with Trump – a deal that looks like bribery.
America deserves to know if his show was canceled for political reasons.
Watch and share his message.
America deserves to know if his show was canceled for political reasons.
Watch and share his message.
July 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I’ve been investigating Paramount’s deal with Trump. Here’s what we know:
- Trump sued CBS
- CBS called the lawsuit “meritless”
- Paramount (owner of CBS) still settled, handing $16 MILLION+ to Trump’s library
- Paramount has a billion-dollar deal that needs Trump’s approval
- Trump sued CBS
- CBS called the lawsuit “meritless”
- Paramount (owner of CBS) still settled, handing $16 MILLION+ to Trump’s library
- Paramount has a billion-dollar deal that needs Trump’s approval
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I'm attending Sister District Yolo's event, “Contagious Courage Hour” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/sisterdistri...
Contagious Courage Hour · Sister District Yolo
Feeling frustrated with national politics and want to do something useful (and fun) about it?
Join us for a new monthly meet-up at Dunloe Brewery on Olive Dr. in Davis where we combine community, ac...
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July 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I'm attending Sister District Yolo's event, “Contagious Courage Hour” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/sisterdistri...
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"One of the NOAA labs slated to be shut down [in Trump's budget] is the National Severe Storms Lab in Norman, Oklahoma, which works to improve flash flood forecasting among other hazards from severe thunderstorms..."
www.cnn.com/2025/07/05/c...
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Beleaguered Weather Service defends its forecasts as Texas officials point fingers over flood warnings | CNN
Texas forecasters issued a series of early-morning warnings about “life-threatening flooding” along the Guadalupe River.
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July 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"One of the NOAA labs slated to be shut down [in Trump's budget] is the National Severe Storms Lab in Norman, Oklahoma, which works to improve flash flood forecasting among other hazards from severe thunderstorms..."
www.cnn.com/2025/07/05/c...
www.cnn.com/2025/07/05/c...
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The Social Security website keeps crashing so people can't access their benefits portal. Some Americans even got error messages saying they aren't getting payments at all.
What's DOGE's response? Fire half of the Social Security tech team.
I'm pushing back.
What's DOGE's response? Fire half of the Social Security tech team.
I'm pushing back.
Democratic senators press Social Security Administration on reports of 'dangerous' employee cuts
Reported plans to cut staff at an important Social Security Administration department would be "dangerous," Democratic senators wrote in a letter to the agency.
www.cnbc.com
April 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The Social Security website keeps crashing so people can't access their benefits portal. Some Americans even got error messages saying they aren't getting payments at all.
What's DOGE's response? Fire half of the Social Security tech team.
I'm pushing back.
What's DOGE's response? Fire half of the Social Security tech team.
I'm pushing back.
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The Court ruled 9-0 that Abrego needs due process. Your Admin claims you do not have the power to bring him back --it's El Salvador's decision. But you explain below that is pretense -- you are CHOOSING to defy the Court.
April 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The Court ruled 9-0 that Abrego needs due process. Your Admin claims you do not have the power to bring him back --it's El Salvador's decision. But you explain below that is pretense -- you are CHOOSING to defy the Court.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pulled in a massive fundraising haul amid progressive calls for her to launch a 2028 primary challenge against Sen. Chuck Schumer
Ocasio-Cortez raised $9.6 million in three months, smashing her own record
It’s a massive haul for the progressive lawmaker who has been barnstorming the country with Bernie Sanders.
www.politico.com
April 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pulled in a massive fundraising haul amid progressive calls for her to launch a 2028 primary challenge against Sen. Chuck Schumer
Protesting at the California State Capitol
April 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Protesting at the California State Capitol
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This is a reminder that on Saturday, April 5, will be a protest event in 50 locations/ 50 States. Go to handsoff2025.com
The time is at 11:30AM to 2PM
DDC Board Members will be at the Sacramento Capitol Park event and at the Woodland Heritage Plaza event. Go to the location nearest you. #RESIST
The time is at 11:30AM to 2PM
DDC Board Members will be at the Sacramento Capitol Park event and at the Woodland Heritage Plaza event. Go to the location nearest you. #RESIST
Hands Off!
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the stre...
handsoff2025.com
April 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM
This is a reminder that on Saturday, April 5, will be a protest event in 50 locations/ 50 States. Go to handsoff2025.com
The time is at 11:30AM to 2PM
DDC Board Members will be at the Sacramento Capitol Park event and at the Woodland Heritage Plaza event. Go to the location nearest you. #RESIST
The time is at 11:30AM to 2PM
DDC Board Members will be at the Sacramento Capitol Park event and at the Woodland Heritage Plaza event. Go to the location nearest you. #RESIST
Did anyone else get an immigration survey from the Heritage Foundation? I wrote snarky responses but don't think I will turn it in. They say it's anonymous but then ask for confirmation of name and address. I don't want to put a target on my back. It's scary times we live in.
April 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Did anyone else get an immigration survey from the Heritage Foundation? I wrote snarky responses but don't think I will turn it in. They say it's anonymous but then ask for confirmation of name and address. I don't want to put a target on my back. It's scary times we live in.
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@txlibboomer.bsky.social
Thank you for this post. Thank you for following us. We are stronger together. #RESIST
Thank you for this post. Thank you for following us. We are stronger together. #RESIST
Marjorie Trailer Greene is concerned with decorum all of a sudden. 🥴
March 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
@txlibboomer.bsky.social
Thank you for this post. Thank you for following us. We are stronger together. #RESIST
Thank you for this post. Thank you for following us. We are stronger together. #RESIST
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#ProtectOurKids Day of Action on March 4. Musk & Trump are taking a chainsaw to public education—gutting funding for special ed, career training, and student loans to give tax cuts to the wealthy—but we’re fighting back! youtu.be/O6Toz65kbbQ
Protect Our Kids: Don't Cut Federal Funding to Public Education (:30 sec)
YouTube video by AFT
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March 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
#ProtectOurKids Day of Action on March 4. Musk & Trump are taking a chainsaw to public education—gutting funding for special ed, career training, and student loans to give tax cuts to the wealthy—but we’re fighting back! youtu.be/O6Toz65kbbQ
March 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Did Vance visit a concentration camp to get ideas?
February 14, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Did Vance visit a concentration camp to get ideas?