Melanie Conklin
@melconklin.bsky.social
Wisconsin politics and government. Rescue dogs. Always an ink-stained wretch.
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🎖🍺 Next up: Pete Hegseth to win Coors' first War Award!
President Trump was awarded the new FIFA Peace Prize during the World Cup draw ceremony. Follow live updates:
https://cnn.it/3KpQgzr
https://cnn.it/3KpQgzr
December 6, 2025 at 5:55 AM
🎖🍺 Next up: Pete Hegseth to win Coors' first War Award!
Not a thing.
A recent MRI conducted on President Donald Trump was preventative in nature and revealed that he was in good cardiovascular health, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a White House briefing reut.rs/4pFyas1
White House says Trump MRI was preventative, president in excellent health
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday that a recent MRI conducted on President Donald Trump was preventative in nature and revealed that he was in good cardiovascular health.
reut.rs
December 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Not a thing.
I know it’s been a bit, but I cannot stop thinking about the reporters who stood there while the president jabbed a finger and called another reporter “piggy” and ordered her to be quiet.
It must be horrible covering the White House, but more horrible is remaining silent at that moment.
It must be horrible covering the White House, but more horrible is remaining silent at that moment.
November 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I know it’s been a bit, but I cannot stop thinking about the reporters who stood there while the president jabbed a finger and called another reporter “piggy” and ordered her to be quiet.
It must be horrible covering the White House, but more horrible is remaining silent at that moment.
It must be horrible covering the White House, but more horrible is remaining silent at that moment.
The ruling administration of want-to-be kings has gone full on “let them eat cake.”
But the golden calf, err, ballroom is a vital necessity.
But the golden calf, err, ballroom is a vital necessity.
November 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The ruling administration of want-to-be kings has gone full on “let them eat cake.”
But the golden calf, err, ballroom is a vital necessity.
But the golden calf, err, ballroom is a vital necessity.
Dang
Trump’s construction of the Epstein Ballroom continues today. Can only imagine he’ll be renting it out for many junior proms.
October 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Dang
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Republicans’ budget bill passed this year made private jets completely tax deductible.
If you can afford a private jet, you can afford to pay your damn taxes!
If you can afford a private jet, you can afford to pay your damn taxes!
October 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Republicans’ budget bill passed this year made private jets completely tax deductible.
If you can afford a private jet, you can afford to pay your damn taxes!
If you can afford a private jet, you can afford to pay your damn taxes!
Democracy dies in silence.
#NoKings
#NoKings
The #NYC contingent of the
@mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social
joined tens of thousands of their fellow New Yorkers at the #NoKings demonstration in support of the First Amendment - especially: freedom of assembly and a #PressFreedom.
@mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social
joined tens of thousands of their fellow New Yorkers at the #NoKings demonstration in support of the First Amendment - especially: freedom of assembly and a #PressFreedom.
October 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Democracy dies in silence.
#NoKings
#NoKings
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How did Trump’s “shadow president” Russ Vought execute his vision of dismantling the government and putting bureaucrats “in trauma”?
On Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. ET, join our reporter @andykroll.bsky.social for a Reddit AMA about Vought’s playbook: www.reddit.com/r/fednews/co...
On Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. ET, join our reporter @andykroll.bsky.social for a Reddit AMA about Vought’s playbook: www.reddit.com/r/fednews/co...
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
How did Trump’s “shadow president” Russ Vought execute his vision of dismantling the government and putting bureaucrats “in trauma”?
On Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. ET, join our reporter @andykroll.bsky.social for a Reddit AMA about Vought’s playbook: www.reddit.com/r/fednews/co...
On Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. ET, join our reporter @andykroll.bsky.social for a Reddit AMA about Vought’s playbook: www.reddit.com/r/fednews/co...
Wisconsin stands with Chicago!
October 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Wisconsin stands with Chicago!
One more cheer from me for these journalists and all who are resisting Trump by exercising their first amendment rights
Reporters were seen exiting the Pentagon and vacating their workspaces in the building on Wednesday after most news organizations rejected the Defense Department's new press rules and refused to sign documents acknowledging the policy.
October 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
One more cheer from me for these journalists and all who are resisting Trump by exercising their first amendment rights
Even Fox News. My appreciation to all journalists standing for the independence of the fourth estate!
The Pentagon’s new media policy blocks journalists from reporting out anything that isn’t approved by Pete Hegseth.
Pentagon reporters walked out of the building rather than sign on.
The freedom of the press has never been more crucial. Kudos to these journalists for protecting it.
Pentagon reporters walked out of the building rather than sign on.
The freedom of the press has never been more crucial. Kudos to these journalists for protecting it.
October 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Even Fox News. My appreciation to all journalists standing for the independence of the fourth estate!
My favorite email title of today: How many crazy things do you have to believe to be a Trumper this week?
October 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
My favorite email title of today: How many crazy things do you have to believe to be a Trumper this week?
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On Saturday, the American people will rise up again for a truly historic day of defiance. Make your plan to be part of the biggest day of peaceful protest in modern US history: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
October 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
On Saturday, the American people will rise up again for a truly historic day of defiance. Make your plan to be part of the biggest day of peaceful protest in modern US history: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
So now the ICE agents of a self-declared Christian administration that allegedly values free speech are firing on a pastor and his congregants who are praying in Chicago.
This should never be America.
This should never be America.
October 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
So now the ICE agents of a self-declared Christian administration that allegedly values free speech are firing on a pastor and his congregants who are praying in Chicago.
This should never be America.
This should never be America.
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Your Prime Day reminder that Amazon...
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
October 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Your Prime Day reminder that Amazon...
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
Next target: Boaty McBoatface?
U.S. Military Carries Out Strike On Scuffy The Tugboat https://theonion.com/u-s-military-carries-out-strike-on-scuffy-the-tugboat/
October 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Next target: Boaty McBoatface?
Many of you know that I have worked for Josh Kaul and think the world of him. Because of that I am very glad that we will have the opportunity in Wisconsin to continue to have an Attorney General who will stand up to the abuses of the Trump administration.
In Wisconsin, we’ve made meaningful progress, and we need to build on that progress. As my track record shows, I’m committed to working to protect public safety and to looking out for the interests of Wisconsinites.
October 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Many of you know that I have worked for Josh Kaul and think the world of him. Because of that I am very glad that we will have the opportunity in Wisconsin to continue to have an Attorney General who will stand up to the abuses of the Trump administration.
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This morning, the Trump Administration’s Department of War gave me an ultimatum: call up your troops, or we will. It is absolutely outrageous and un-American to demand a Governor send military troops within our own borders and against our will.
October 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
This morning, the Trump Administration’s Department of War gave me an ultimatum: call up your troops, or we will. It is absolutely outrageous and un-American to demand a Governor send military troops within our own borders and against our will.
How could a Nobel Prize even be so much as a remote consideration given that Trump is attacking cities in America and declaring war on random boats off the coast of Venezuela, among other violence?
Longtime Nobel watchers say President Trump’s prospects remain remote despite a flurry of high-profile nominations and some notable foreign policy interventions for which he has taken personal credit.
https://to.pbs.org/4mSEbQz
https://to.pbs.org/4mSEbQz
Why experts say Trump is unlikely to win the Nobel Peace Prize this year
Longtime Nobel watchers say Trump’s prospects remain remote despite a flurry of high-profile nominations and some notable foreign policy interventions for which he has taken personal credit.
www.pbs.org
October 5, 2025 at 3:11 AM
How could a Nobel Prize even be so much as a remote consideration given that Trump is attacking cities in America and declaring war on random boats off the coast of Venezuela, among other violence?
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News today that ICE shot a woman is chilling. The videos online show that there are some abusive, masked thugs masquerading as law enforcement.
Nobody deserves this. The courts need to step in.
Nobody deserves this. The courts need to step in.
October 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
News today that ICE shot a woman is chilling. The videos online show that there are some abusive, masked thugs masquerading as law enforcement.
Nobody deserves this. The courts need to step in.
Nobody deserves this. The courts need to step in.
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Before you hit the streets on No Kings Day, join the @aclu.org’s know your rights, protest safety, and de-escalation training to take action safely and confidently. Learn how to protect yourself and your community while standing up for your rights.
No Kings: Protest Safety, Know Your Rights & De-Escalation Training
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October 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Before you hit the streets on No Kings Day, join the @aclu.org’s know your rights, protest safety, and de-escalation training to take action safely and confidently. Learn how to protect yourself and your community while standing up for your rights.
Who are these nine out of 10 Republicans? Or perhaps the better question is who are the one out of 10?
President Trump’s efforts to send National Guard troops to big cities, punish media organizations and pressure universities and private businesses are all unpopular with voters. But Trump continues to retain the support of roughly nine out of 10 Republican voters, a new poll found. nyti.ms/4nXjF23
September 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Who are these nine out of 10 Republicans? Or perhaps the better question is who are the one out of 10?
I choose neighbors over billionaires.
September 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I choose neighbors over billionaires.
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Masked ICE agents slammed a 79-year-old U.S. citizen to the ground during a raid at his Van Nuys car wash.
Now he’s suing DHS for $50 million.
Now he’s suing DHS for $50 million.
September 29, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Masked ICE agents slammed a 79-year-old U.S. citizen to the ground during a raid at his Van Nuys car wash.
Now he’s suing DHS for $50 million.
Now he’s suing DHS for $50 million.