Odette Ilsen (fka PK)
@odette-ilsen.bsky.social
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NYC 🍎🏙️
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Bravery is wheelchair users putting their bodies on the line to stop Medicaid cuts.
Shame is arresting them instead of listening.
Medicaid is a lifeline — not a line item.
Shame is arresting them instead of listening.
Medicaid is a lifeline — not a line item.
People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
June 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Bravery is wheelchair users putting their bodies on the line to stop Medicaid cuts.
Shame is arresting them instead of listening.
Medicaid is a lifeline — not a line item.
Shame is arresting them instead of listening.
Medicaid is a lifeline — not a line item.
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May every single human being on this planet be safe.
May every single person be protected from harm.
May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.
May every single person be protected from harm.
May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.
June 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
May every single human being on this planet be safe.
May every single person be protected from harm.
May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.
May every single person be protected from harm.
May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.
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ICE's increasingly aggressive tactics are unacceptable and dangerous. They do not make us any safer.
I’m calling for an independent investigation right now — this abuse of power must end.
I’m calling for an independent investigation right now — this abuse of power must end.
Warren, Markey call for probe into ‘escalating aggression’ by federal agents in immigration raids - The Boston Globe
The Massachusetts senators called for the investigation in a letter sent Wednesday to the US Department of Homeland Security.
www.bostonglobe.com
June 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
ICE's increasingly aggressive tactics are unacceptable and dangerous. They do not make us any safer.
I’m calling for an independent investigation right now — this abuse of power must end.
I’m calling for an independent investigation right now — this abuse of power must end.
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What if… every government employee had this away message tomorrow👇
I am out of the office in observance of the Juneteenth holiday—commemorating the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas & announced freedom for >250,000 enslaved Black people in Texas
nmaahc.si.edu/explore/mome...
I am out of the office in observance of the Juneteenth holiday—commemorating the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas & announced freedom for >250,000 enslaved Black people in Texas
nmaahc.si.edu/explore/mome...
Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a time to gather as a family, reflect on the past and look to the future. Discover ways to celebrate this African American cultural tradition of music, food and freedom.
nmaahc.si.edu
June 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
What if… every government employee had this away message tomorrow👇
I am out of the office in observance of the Juneteenth holiday—commemorating the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas & announced freedom for >250,000 enslaved Black people in Texas
nmaahc.si.edu/explore/mome...
I am out of the office in observance of the Juneteenth holiday—commemorating the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas & announced freedom for >250,000 enslaved Black people in Texas
nmaahc.si.edu/explore/mome...
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There is no excuse for this. Violence against politicians MUST stop.
#wethepeople
#wethepeople
Brad Lander Arrested by ICE
The comptroller and mayoral hopeful was handcuffed while demanding to see a warrant.
nymag.com
June 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
There is no excuse for this. Violence against politicians MUST stop.
#wethepeople
#wethepeople
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A recent study found that for every $1 invested in the National Weather Service, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Not only is the NWS a life-saving government resource, it's actually quite efficient.
Not only is the NWS a life-saving government resource, it's actually quite efficient.
June 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A recent study found that for every $1 invested in the National Weather Service, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Not only is the NWS a life-saving government resource, it's actually quite efficient.
Not only is the NWS a life-saving government resource, it's actually quite efficient.
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‘They say, We leave you our deaths. Give them their meaning.’ —Archibald MacLeish
Remembering the fallen this Memorial Day, we can consider our own duty to strive so that our lives and our country are worthy of the price they paid.
Remembering the fallen this Memorial Day, we can consider our own duty to strive so that our lives and our country are worthy of the price they paid.
May 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
‘They say, We leave you our deaths. Give them their meaning.’ —Archibald MacLeish
Remembering the fallen this Memorial Day, we can consider our own duty to strive so that our lives and our country are worthy of the price they paid.
Remembering the fallen this Memorial Day, we can consider our own duty to strive so that our lives and our country are worthy of the price they paid.
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While many Americans were still asleep, Republicans in the House of Representatives passed Trump’s huge, horrible mega-bill.
It might be the worst, most damaging piece of legislation I’ve seen in my nearly 60 years in politics.
It might be the worst, most damaging piece of legislation I’ve seen in my nearly 60 years in politics.
May 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
While many Americans were still asleep, Republicans in the House of Representatives passed Trump’s huge, horrible mega-bill.
It might be the worst, most damaging piece of legislation I’ve seen in my nearly 60 years in politics.
It might be the worst, most damaging piece of legislation I’ve seen in my nearly 60 years in politics.
May 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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In today's edition of we f*cking told you so...
The GOP’s latest budget proposal does not cut the deficit.
The plan would add TRILLIONS to the deficit by 2034, locking in tax cuts for the wealthy while slashing Medicaid and nutrition assistance.
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The GOP’s latest budget proposal does not cut the deficit.
The plan would add TRILLIONS to the deficit by 2034, locking in tax cuts for the wealthy while slashing Medicaid and nutrition assistance.
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May 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
In today's edition of we f*cking told you so...
The GOP’s latest budget proposal does not cut the deficit.
The plan would add TRILLIONS to the deficit by 2034, locking in tax cuts for the wealthy while slashing Medicaid and nutrition assistance.
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The GOP’s latest budget proposal does not cut the deficit.
The plan would add TRILLIONS to the deficit by 2034, locking in tax cuts for the wealthy while slashing Medicaid and nutrition assistance.
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The American people should know the facts about what the Trump administration is doing with our money. I laid them out in our @democrats-appropriations.house.gov hearing today.
May 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The American people should know the facts about what the Trump administration is doing with our money. I laid them out in our @democrats-appropriations.house.gov hearing today.
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My message to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem today: We expect the President to follow the constitution and the law. America is a democracy, not a dictatorship.
May 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
My message to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem today: We expect the President to follow the constitution and the law. America is a democracy, not a dictatorship.
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Some people are cheering Trump ignoring the 5th amendment’s due process clause.
You know what follows that clause? This one: “nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.”
If he gets away with ignoring this amendment, your due process or house could be next.
You know what follows that clause? This one: “nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.”
If he gets away with ignoring this amendment, your due process or house could be next.
April 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Some people are cheering Trump ignoring the 5th amendment’s due process clause.
You know what follows that clause? This one: “nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.”
If he gets away with ignoring this amendment, your due process or house could be next.
You know what follows that clause? This one: “nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.”
If he gets away with ignoring this amendment, your due process or house could be next.
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We’ve talked about this before, but we wanted to expand on it a little more. Late last week, Elon Musk’s so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) effectively took control of the Department of the Interior without a single Senate confirmation, public hearing, or vote.
April 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We’ve talked about this before, but we wanted to expand on it a little more. Late last week, Elon Musk’s so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) effectively took control of the Department of the Interior without a single Senate confirmation, public hearing, or vote.
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Medicaid covers...
-40% of births nationwide
-50% of kids with special needs
-72 million people in total
Remember this as Republicans move to gut the program to finance tax cuts that will overwhelmingly go to the richest 1% of Americans.
"Party of family values."
-40% of births nationwide
-50% of kids with special needs
-72 million people in total
Remember this as Republicans move to gut the program to finance tax cuts that will overwhelmingly go to the richest 1% of Americans.
"Party of family values."
April 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Medicaid covers...
-40% of births nationwide
-50% of kids with special needs
-72 million people in total
Remember this as Republicans move to gut the program to finance tax cuts that will overwhelmingly go to the richest 1% of Americans.
"Party of family values."
-40% of births nationwide
-50% of kids with special needs
-72 million people in total
Remember this as Republicans move to gut the program to finance tax cuts that will overwhelmingly go to the richest 1% of Americans.
"Party of family values."
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Reminder: Tariffs aren't paid by other countries.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
And they're regressive — taking a higher percentage out of the paychecks of working people than out of the wealthy.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
And they're regressive — taking a higher percentage out of the paychecks of working people than out of the wealthy.
April 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Reminder: Tariffs aren't paid by other countries.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
And they're regressive — taking a higher percentage out of the paychecks of working people than out of the wealthy.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
And they're regressive — taking a higher percentage out of the paychecks of working people than out of the wealthy.
Cat on a windowsill
March 24, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Cat on a windowsill
The Pitt started very slowly; it has picked up speed over the season and now feels like (forgive the wordplay) a bullet train.
🚨*spoiler alert*🚨
Does anyone else see a twist coming about the shooter’s identity? Just me? 🙋🏼♀️
#thepitt
🚨*spoiler alert*🚨
Does anyone else see a twist coming about the shooter’s identity? Just me? 🙋🏼♀️
#thepitt
March 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The Pitt started very slowly; it has picked up speed over the season and now feels like (forgive the wordplay) a bullet train.
🚨*spoiler alert*🚨
Does anyone else see a twist coming about the shooter’s identity? Just me? 🙋🏼♀️
#thepitt
🚨*spoiler alert*🚨
Does anyone else see a twist coming about the shooter’s identity? Just me? 🙋🏼♀️
#thepitt
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At Republican Congressman Mike Flood's town hall last night in Nebraska, the crowd broke out in chants of "tax the rich."
They're right. Here's why.
They're right. Here's why.
12 Myths About Taxing the Rich | Robert Reich
Robert Reich debunks 12 misconceptions about tax policy in America. Watch More: Do Corporate Tax Cuts Actually Help Americans? ►► https://youtu.be/srJZHQHHT8g Citations: http://bit.ly/12mythscitations
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March 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
At Republican Congressman Mike Flood's town hall last night in Nebraska, the crowd broke out in chants of "tax the rich."
They're right. Here's why.
They're right. Here's why.
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If you live in NC, call every Republican politician you know. Call every farmer you know and ask them to do the same
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
USDA cancels $11 million in federal funding for North Carolina food banks
The USDA has notified the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that it would terminate the agreement for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, which is one of the progr...
www.wunc.org
March 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
If you live in NC, call every Republican politician you know. Call every farmer you know and ask them to do the same
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
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Chag Purim Sameach to our Jewish communities!
On Purim, we honor Esther's bravery in the face of danger, and we remember to never be silent in the face of hate.
We can take inspiration from Esther and Mordechai as we continue to reject antisemitism of all forms.
חג פורים שמח
On Purim, we honor Esther's bravery in the face of danger, and we remember to never be silent in the face of hate.
We can take inspiration from Esther and Mordechai as we continue to reject antisemitism of all forms.
חג פורים שמח
March 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Chag Purim Sameach to our Jewish communities!
On Purim, we honor Esther's bravery in the face of danger, and we remember to never be silent in the face of hate.
We can take inspiration from Esther and Mordechai as we continue to reject antisemitism of all forms.
חג פורים שמח
On Purim, we honor Esther's bravery in the face of danger, and we remember to never be silent in the face of hate.
We can take inspiration from Esther and Mordechai as we continue to reject antisemitism of all forms.
חג פורים שמח
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Trump gutting the Dept. of Education will impact every child.
But states that voted for Trump rely more heavily on Dept. of Education funds than those that didn't.
Education funding shouldn't be a red vs. blue issue.
It should be about all of us supporting the common good.
But states that voted for Trump rely more heavily on Dept. of Education funds than those that didn't.
Education funding shouldn't be a red vs. blue issue.
It should be about all of us supporting the common good.
March 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Trump gutting the Dept. of Education will impact every child.
But states that voted for Trump rely more heavily on Dept. of Education funds than those that didn't.
Education funding shouldn't be a red vs. blue issue.
It should be about all of us supporting the common good.
But states that voted for Trump rely more heavily on Dept. of Education funds than those that didn't.
Education funding shouldn't be a red vs. blue issue.
It should be about all of us supporting the common good.