@msmaryks52.bsky.social
Retired educator, gardener, artist, nature lover, old nana…
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"It's not unprecedented for the U.S. to be involved in some kind of leadership chain in Latin America, but the way this is happening and the language that Trump is using is totally unprecedented."
Anne Applebaum on the danger signs in Trump’s Venezuela rhetoric.
Anne Applebaum on the danger signs in Trump’s Venezuela rhetoric.
January 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
"It's not unprecedented for the U.S. to be involved in some kind of leadership chain in Latin America, but the way this is happening and the language that Trump is using is totally unprecedented."
Anne Applebaum on the danger signs in Trump’s Venezuela rhetoric.
Anne Applebaum on the danger signs in Trump’s Venezuela rhetoric.
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AOC: “I understand that VP Vance believes shooting a young mother of three in the face three times is an acceptable America that he wants to live in, & I do not — That is a fundamental difference between VP Vance & I — I do not believe the American people should be assassinated in the street”
January 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
AOC: “I understand that VP Vance believes shooting a young mother of three in the face three times is an acceptable America that he wants to live in, & I do not — That is a fundamental difference between VP Vance & I — I do not believe the American people should be assassinated in the street”
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“The best thing we can do in this moment is link arms because there are more of us than there are of them. They’re projecting strength but their power is fragile.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social
Over 1,000 ICE Out For Good events are happening across the nation this weekend: mobilize.us?tag_ids=2913...
Over 1,000 ICE Out For Good events are happening across the nation this weekend: mobilize.us?tag_ids=2913...
January 10, 2026 at 2:18 AM
“The best thing we can do in this moment is link arms because there are more of us than there are of them. They’re projecting strength but their power is fragile.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social
Over 1,000 ICE Out For Good events are happening across the nation this weekend: mobilize.us?tag_ids=2913...
Over 1,000 ICE Out For Good events are happening across the nation this weekend: mobilize.us?tag_ids=2913...
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The childhood vaccines that the CDC is dropping from the recommended scheduled have successfully beat back illness and death in children from rotavirus, hepatitis and other pathogens. n.pr/4pBUXET
The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent
The childhood vaccines that the CDC is dropping from the recommended scheduled have successfully beat back illness and death in children from rotavirus, hepatitis and other pathogens.
n.pr
January 9, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The childhood vaccines that the CDC is dropping from the recommended scheduled have successfully beat back illness and death in children from rotavirus, hepatitis and other pathogens. n.pr/4pBUXET
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Opinion from Ben Palen: Trump promises handouts to farmers. Politicians promise development benefits. We pay for it all. #ksleg
Trump promises handouts to farmers. Politicians promise development benefits. We pay for it all. • Kansas Reflector
How about some honest conversations about what this regime has done to American farmers via a patchwork of actions?
kansasreflector.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Opinion from Ben Palen: Trump promises handouts to farmers. Politicians promise development benefits. We pay for it all. #ksleg
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A reprieve for the USPS trucks:
The Senate parliamentarian ruled overnight that this provision violates the rules of budget reconciliation
It **cannot** appear in Trump and Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
The Senate parliamentarian ruled overnight that this provision violates the rules of budget reconciliation
It **cannot** appear in Trump and Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
👀 Scoop: Trump and Republicans want USPS to sell off its brand new EVs and chargers.
That would mean literally **ripping up post office parking lots** to auction off assets with no private-sector value.
It’s buried in the Senate’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
That would mean literally **ripping up post office parking lots** to auction off assets with no private-sector value.
It’s buried in the Senate’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
June 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A reprieve for the USPS trucks:
The Senate parliamentarian ruled overnight that this provision violates the rules of budget reconciliation
It **cannot** appear in Trump and Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
The Senate parliamentarian ruled overnight that this provision violates the rules of budget reconciliation
It **cannot** appear in Trump and Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Historic event in Wichita sponsored by Leading Kansas. Check it out. Pack the house!
June 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Historic event in Wichita sponsored by Leading Kansas. Check it out. Pack the house!
Join us in this historic town hall Wichita Kansas.
June 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Join us in this historic town hall Wichita Kansas.
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This has always been the GOP's strategy:
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to vital programs that help millions.
4) Repeat.
They're trying to get away with it again.
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to vital programs that help millions.
4) Repeat.
They're trying to get away with it again.
May 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This has always been the GOP's strategy:
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to vital programs that help millions.
4) Repeat.
They're trying to get away with it again.
1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves.
2) Explode the deficit.
3) Demand cuts to vital programs that help millions.
4) Repeat.
They're trying to get away with it again.
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OPINION by @jamescdownie.bsky.social:
“In 2029, Americans making less than $30,000 will actually pay more in taxes under the GOP's plan than under current law.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
“In 2029, Americans making less than $30,000 will actually pay more in taxes under the GOP's plan than under current law.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Trump’s White House accidentally admitted the truth about its tax plan
Earlier this week the White House published evidence that the president’s “big, beautiful bill” hikes taxes on the poor to cut taxes for the rich.
www.msnbc.com
May 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM
OPINION by @jamescdownie.bsky.social:
“In 2029, Americans making less than $30,000 will actually pay more in taxes under the GOP's plan than under current law.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
“In 2029, Americans making less than $30,000 will actually pay more in taxes under the GOP's plan than under current law.”
READ MORE:
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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Current and former officials say the current effort amounts to the dismantling of the civil rights division and its traditional mission.
Trump DOJ changes to civil rights division spark mass exodus of attorneys
Current and former officials say the current effort amounts to the dismantling of the civil rights division and its traditional mission.
www.npr.org
May 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Current and former officials say the current effort amounts to the dismantling of the civil rights division and its traditional mission.
My favorite protest sign from last week. Wichita Kansas.
May 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
My favorite protest sign from last week. Wichita Kansas.
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Three separate courts today blocked the Trump administration from defunding schools for engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
This sends a clear message: These efforts are unlawful.
This sends a clear message: These efforts are unlawful.
In a big win for public schools, colleges, teachers and students, a court ruled today in our case to block the Trump administration from defunding schools nationwide that teach lessons with references to race or racism.
April 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Three separate courts today blocked the Trump administration from defunding schools for engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
This sends a clear message: These efforts are unlawful.
This sends a clear message: These efforts are unlawful.
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The unexpected elimination of funding for the decades-long research project focused on women's health shocked scientists. They were heartened by the quick restoration of support.
In a reversal, the Trump administration restores funding for women's health study
The unexpected elimination of funding for the decades-long research project focused on women's health shocked scientists. They were heartened by the quick restoration of support.
www.npr.org
April 25, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The unexpected elimination of funding for the decades-long research project focused on women's health shocked scientists. They were heartened by the quick restoration of support.
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This needs to be required listening for every US lawmaker and citizen! Thank you @hcrichardson.bsky.social for keeping up with the truth about the trump/putin connection. For all those wondering why suddenly Russia is our BFF. 🇺🇦 #ukraine
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/april-23-2...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/april-23-2...
April 23, 2025
A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
April 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
This needs to be required listening for every US lawmaker and citizen! Thank you @hcrichardson.bsky.social for keeping up with the truth about the trump/putin connection. For all those wondering why suddenly Russia is our BFF. 🇺🇦 #ukraine
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/april-23-2...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/april-23-2...
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"The Partnership for Public Service, which studies the federal workforce, has used budget figures to produce a rough estimate that Trump's firings, re-hirings, lost productivity and paid leave of thousands of workers will cost upward of $135 billion this fiscal year."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
Elon Musk and DOGE’s Savings May Be Erased by New Costs
An expert on the federal work force estimates that the speed and chaos of Mr. Musk’s cuts to the bureaucracy will cost taxpayers $135 billion this fiscal year.
www.nytimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 4:01 AM
"The Partnership for Public Service, which studies the federal workforce, has used budget figures to produce a rough estimate that Trump's firings, re-hirings, lost productivity and paid leave of thousands of workers will cost upward of $135 billion this fiscal year."
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/u...
We must support Ukraine 🇺🇦
April 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
We must support Ukraine 🇺🇦
There will be a protest in Wichita but I don’t know where. Yet.
April 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
There will be a protest in Wichita but I don’t know where. Yet.