Maura
@maurasbatson.bsky.social
Reading, music, family, friends, travel, adventure. Fan of democracy and science. Bean counter in Corporate America. Will always ♥️ your pets/babies pictures. Love book recommendations.
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Jacob Frey: "If we are now at the point where the federal govt is deploying agents on legal American citizens with a goal of uprooting people who have formed lives here, have families here, started businesses here, definitively made Minneapolis a better place, everybody should be speaking out."
December 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Jacob Frey: "If we are now at the point where the federal govt is deploying agents on legal American citizens with a goal of uprooting people who have formed lives here, have families here, started businesses here, definitively made Minneapolis a better place, everybody should be speaking out."
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🧵 1/2 Charlotte is saying NO!Not my city!
Learning from L.A., Chicago & Siembra North Carolina, they’re ready to melt ICE!
Learning from L.A., Chicago & Siembra North Carolina, they’re ready to melt ICE!
November 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🧵 1/2 Charlotte is saying NO!Not my city!
Learning from L.A., Chicago & Siembra North Carolina, they’re ready to melt ICE!
Learning from L.A., Chicago & Siembra North Carolina, they’re ready to melt ICE!
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Disney has reinstated Jimmy Kimmel, and finally our long national nightmare is o-- oh, wait, no, everything is still on fire, just now with Jimmy Kimmel back on TV.
September 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Disney has reinstated Jimmy Kimmel, and finally our long national nightmare is o-- oh, wait, no, everything is still on fire, just now with Jimmy Kimmel back on TV.
I wish the Dems would establish a counter-Press Office that could hold rebuttal press conferences to address the garbage coming out of the WH. It would be an opportunity to highlight facts and issues as well as to shine a light on Dem efforts.
April 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I wish the Dems would establish a counter-Press Office that could hold rebuttal press conferences to address the garbage coming out of the WH. It would be an opportunity to highlight facts and issues as well as to shine a light on Dem efforts.
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We shouldn't have to nearly break the telecommunications infrastructure of Washington DC every time there's a self-evident position for the Democrats to take.
They should be the ones firing *US* up, not the other way around.
I'm so tired.
They should be the ones firing *US* up, not the other way around.
I'm so tired.
The entire point of a political party is to fight for the things its members believe in. We shouldn’t have to constantly do this much work to get the Democrats to do their core job. People shouldn’t need to beg Democrats to vote right or simply speak out. The party has failed its core function.
March 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
We shouldn't have to nearly break the telecommunications infrastructure of Washington DC every time there's a self-evident position for the Democrats to take.
They should be the ones firing *US* up, not the other way around.
I'm so tired.
They should be the ones firing *US* up, not the other way around.
I'm so tired.
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Schumer and Jeffries need to go. Every single Democrat who votes for the CR needs to be primaried by other democrats who will actually stand up and fight for our country. Not cower in the corner when things get tough.
March 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Schumer and Jeffries need to go. Every single Democrat who votes for the CR needs to be primaried by other democrats who will actually stand up and fight for our country. Not cower in the corner when things get tough.
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BREAKING: Trump shuts off intelligence to Ukraine, cutting off data for drones, air attacks, and air defense
This is a clear and direct violation of the Budapest Memorandum of 1994 - in which US gave security guarantee to Ukraine in exchange for Ukraine giving up nukes and ships
This is a clear and direct violation of the Budapest Memorandum of 1994 - in which US gave security guarantee to Ukraine in exchange for Ukraine giving up nukes and ships
March 6, 2025 at 5:44 AM
BREAKING: Trump shuts off intelligence to Ukraine, cutting off data for drones, air attacks, and air defense
This is a clear and direct violation of the Budapest Memorandum of 1994 - in which US gave security guarantee to Ukraine in exchange for Ukraine giving up nukes and ships
This is a clear and direct violation of the Budapest Memorandum of 1994 - in which US gave security guarantee to Ukraine in exchange for Ukraine giving up nukes and ships
What the fuck are we going to do.
March 1, 2025 at 6:11 AM
What the fuck are we going to do.
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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.
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this is the sort of thing you post when you’re ramping up to defying lawful court orders
February 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
this is the sort of thing you post when you’re ramping up to defying lawful court orders
It’s almost like someone gave TFG a box of crayons & a stack of “Executive order” stationary to keep him busy while they get back to ruining everything from behind the curtain they (sort of) hide behind.
January 31, 2025 at 3:07 AM
It’s almost like someone gave TFG a box of crayons & a stack of “Executive order” stationary to keep him busy while they get back to ruining everything from behind the curtain they (sort of) hide behind.
Today, during a “fun” team meeting at work someone asked me about weekend plans. I told everyone that the Pond Hockey Championships are at lake Nokomis this weekend and heard a coworker respond with “Oh, what’s that??” and I’m sorry but, WTAF??
January 25, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Today, during a “fun” team meeting at work someone asked me about weekend plans. I told everyone that the Pond Hockey Championships are at lake Nokomis this weekend and heard a coworker respond with “Oh, what’s that??” and I’m sorry but, WTAF??
In all honesty, I feel like there were more tham 39 people in prison who Biden should have pardoned.
December 13, 2024 at 7:12 PM
In all honesty, I feel like there were more tham 39 people in prison who Biden should have pardoned.
Just- accidentally- made the spouse aware of mouth taping.
December 7, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Just- accidentally- made the spouse aware of mouth taping.
Little My- floppy snoozer.
December 4, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Little My- floppy snoozer.
How many tax-payer $$have been spent on the ethics investigation into Gaetz that we seem increasingly unlikely to ever see? Never mind that we should know whether a nominee for AG is qualified and ethical- why waste money and time investigating if it’s all going to be hidden and ignored anyway?
November 20, 2024 at 9:07 PM
How many tax-payer $$have been spent on the ethics investigation into Gaetz that we seem increasingly unlikely to ever see? Never mind that we should know whether a nominee for AG is qualified and ethical- why waste money and time investigating if it’s all going to be hidden and ignored anyway?
Tic- a drool-y cat who is otherwise perfect.
November 18, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Tic- a drool-y cat who is otherwise perfect.
Little My- she’s a little bit pointy, but absolutely perfect.
November 18, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Little My- she’s a little bit pointy, but absolutely perfect.
Not posting pictures of the kids, but there are two. I’m shorter than both of them. They’re fabulous and full of possibilities.
November 18, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Not posting pictures of the kids, but there are two. I’m shorter than both of them. They’re fabulous and full of possibilities.
Waylon. 11+ years old. Meathead of the best sort.
November 18, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Waylon. 11+ years old. Meathead of the best sort.
Getting started here- introducing Beezus. 13+ years old. Opinionated.
November 18, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Getting started here- introducing Beezus. 13+ years old. Opinionated.