Candace L. Cooper
redheadveg.bsky.social
Candace L. Cooper
@redheadveg.bsky.social
I prefer my dystopias in books, not real life.
“Voluntary migration”? Is that the new spin on genocide these days?! 😤

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Israel is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan
Israel is in talks with South Sudan about the possibility of resettling Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to the war-torn East African country.
apnews.com
August 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I’m so glad America elected the person who would supposedly get us out of all wars. Now we’re embroiled in new ones without the others being resolved in the slightest. 🙄

www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Trump urges everyone in Tehran to evacuate 'before it is too late'
President Donald Trump urged civilians living in Tehran to evacuate the Iranian capital "before there is nothing left."
www.usatoday.com
June 17, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Everyone in L.A., please stay safe. Everyone else: THIS IS NOT NORMAL. This is authoritarianism wrapped in the flowery but fake packaging of “security.” Never take your eyes off the potential outcomes from this authoritarian behavior. Take care of yourselves, please.

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Authoritarianism always comes wrapped in the language of protection #nokings
YouTube video by The Speech Prof
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June 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This is so despicable. A HUGE proportion of pregnancies end in miscarriages and always have. This is cruel and shameful and sickening. Shame on these prosecutors and lawmakers for harming women even more after personal tragedies or medical events.

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WV prosecutor warns women about possibly facing charges over miscarriages
YouTube video by CNN
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June 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
There’s more to “family” than embryos and gender identities, Republicans. Start acting like it or quit saying you give a shit.
Republicans Love This Word — Yet They Seem To Not Understand It At All
The word "family" appears 18 times in the Republican 2024 party platform, yet they spent all week making anti-family moves.
www.huffpost.com
April 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Lies, lies, and more lies. If we were still just watching him on a glorified game show, it might be funny. (It’s not.)

www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Trump’s pitch on tariffs was built on a foundation of strange lies
The problem is not just that the president lied while touting his tariffs. The problem is made worse by the apparent fact that he felt like he had to lie.
www.msnbc.com
April 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Yup. 😡
So military gear is unacceptable, but a rhinestone cowboy outfit is
YouTube video by Tallgirl6234
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April 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Reposted by Candace L. Cooper
this poll says to me that a lot of americans just think everything is a TV show with zero consequence www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a...
CBS News poll — Trump has positive approval amid "energetic" opening weeks; seen as doing what he promised
Trump's deportation plans are popular, but Americans say there's not enough focus on lowering prices.
www.cbsnews.com
February 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM