Susan Fowler
@susaneff.bsky.social
snarky semi-retired law librarian, proud cat & dog mom.
lifelong ambition: to live in a blue state without moving
lifelong ambition: to live in a blue state without moving
Brilliant article by Max McCoy.
“When power went out in our Kansas home, I pondered political disaster. Our only hope is self-rescue.” kansasreflector.com/2025/03/23/w...
“When power went out in our Kansas home, I pondered political disaster. Our only hope is self-rescue.” kansasreflector.com/2025/03/23/w...
When power went out in our Kansas home, I pondered political disaster. Our only hope is self-rescue. • Kansas Reflector
This essay is an attempt to convey the current mood, at least at our table. There may be others who feel as I do.
kansasreflector.com
March 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Brilliant article by Max McCoy.
“When power went out in our Kansas home, I pondered political disaster. Our only hope is self-rescue.” kansasreflector.com/2025/03/23/w...
“When power went out in our Kansas home, I pondered political disaster. Our only hope is self-rescue.” kansasreflector.com/2025/03/23/w...
In you were wondering why the rush to dismantle the US Dept of Education.
March 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
In you were wondering why the rush to dismantle the US Dept of Education.
Cartoon of the Day: Stuck on Stupid
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Cartoon of the Day: Stuck on Stupid
An exclusive cartoon from Michael de Adder
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March 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Cartoon of the Day: Stuck on Stupid
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America Has Removed The Mask
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America Has Removed The Mask
A clip from my recent live stream
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March 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
America Has Removed The Mask
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If you need a spark of joy today, take a couple of minutes to read this piece from one of my favorite writers. open.substack.com/pub/conniesc...
Let's Keep Showing Up
No matter where I go, it seems, I end up in conversation with people searching for hope.
open.substack.com
March 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
If you need a spark of joy today, take a couple of minutes to read this piece from one of my favorite writers. open.substack.com/pub/conniesc...
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I think we found the missing gonads.
Arizona AG Kris Mayes, New Mexico AG Raul Torrez, and Oregon AG Dan Rayfield will begin holding Community Impact Hearings — a national series of townhalls "to hear from the public about the impact of federal firings and DOGE funding freezes across the country."
The first will be in Phoenix March 5.
The first will be in Phoenix March 5.
March 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I think we found the missing gonads.
Brian Glenn: Why don’t you wear a suit?!? Do you own a suit?
Zelensky: I will wear a costume when this war is over.
Zelensky: I will wear a costume when this war is over.
March 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Brian Glenn: Why don’t you wear a suit?!? Do you own a suit?
Zelensky: I will wear a costume when this war is over.
Zelensky: I will wear a costume when this war is over.
I just called my reps with @5calls.org, you should too: 5calls.org
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
February 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I just called my reps with @5calls.org, you should too: 5calls.org
Cutting Medicaid will force millions of families to choose between paying for healthcare or putting food on the table.
That's not a choice anyone should have to make.
Don't Cut My Medicaid
That's not a choice anyone should have to make.
Don't Cut My Medicaid
February 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Cutting Medicaid will force millions of families to choose between paying for healthcare or putting food on the table.
That's not a choice anyone should have to make.
Don't Cut My Medicaid
That's not a choice anyone should have to make.
Don't Cut My Medicaid
Kansans in the 2nd District can’t afford tax cuts for rich folks.
February 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Kansans in the 2nd District can’t afford tax cuts for rich folks.
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Reposted by Susan Fowler
Reposted by Susan Fowler
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I will use every tool at my disposal to protect this country from Trump. I will litigate to defend voting rights until there are no cases left to bring. I will speak out against authoritarianism until my last breath.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
My Open Letter to Elon Musk
From Marc | Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” This is my response.
www.democracydocket.com
February 21, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I will use every tool at my disposal to protect this country from Trump. I will litigate to defend voting rights until there are no cases left to bring. I will speak out against authoritarianism until my last breath.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
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🚨NEW: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning to fire Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff C.Q. Brown, a 4-Star General and 41-year veteran of the Air Force who flew over 130 hours in combat as a fighter pilot.
REPOST if you stand with General C.Q. Brown against Hegseth!
REPOST if you stand with General C.Q. Brown against Hegseth!
February 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
🚨NEW: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning to fire Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff C.Q. Brown, a 4-Star General and 41-year veteran of the Air Force who flew over 130 hours in combat as a fighter pilot.
REPOST if you stand with General C.Q. Brown against Hegseth!
REPOST if you stand with General C.Q. Brown against Hegseth!
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President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
February 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
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The blood of this 11 year old girl’s suicide for being bullied on her immigration status is on Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and all of MAGA’s hands! It’s all about the HATE!😢💔
www.cnn.com/2025/02/19/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/02/19/u...
An 11-year-old girl in Texas died by suicide after she was bullied about her family’s immigration status, her mother says | CNN
A young girl in Texas died by suicide after being bullied about her family’s immigration’s status, according to her family.
www.cnn.com
February 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The blood of this 11 year old girl’s suicide for being bullied on her immigration status is on Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and all of MAGA’s hands! It’s all about the HATE!😢💔
www.cnn.com/2025/02/19/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/02/19/u...
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Imagine being rich enough to do anything you want and choosing to take food and medicine from starving children to give yourself even more money.
February 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Imagine being rich enough to do anything you want and choosing to take food and medicine from starving children to give yourself even more money.
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People don’t give a shit if it's one or two bills.
They care that Republicans are hellbent on cutting the *$6 per day* families get in nutrition assistance and the Medicaid benefits millions of working families rely on to see a doctor.
And for what? To pay for more tax cuts for giant corporations.
They care that Republicans are hellbent on cutting the *$6 per day* families get in nutrition assistance and the Medicaid benefits millions of working families rely on to see a doctor.
And for what? To pay for more tax cuts for giant corporations.
Trump endorses House budget plan amid competing proposals in Congress
President Trump endorsed the House Republicans' budget proposal to begin enacting his agenda as the Senate pursues a competing plan.
www.cbsnews.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
People don’t give a shit if it's one or two bills.
They care that Republicans are hellbent on cutting the *$6 per day* families get in nutrition assistance and the Medicaid benefits millions of working families rely on to see a doctor.
And for what? To pay for more tax cuts for giant corporations.
They care that Republicans are hellbent on cutting the *$6 per day* families get in nutrition assistance and the Medicaid benefits millions of working families rely on to see a doctor.
And for what? To pay for more tax cuts for giant corporations.
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Oh, look what normal countries do when a former president leads a far right coup attempt.
Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged far-right coup plot to seize power in Brazil
Former president is charged by attorney general following police report that accused him of organising a conspiracy to stop Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva taking power.
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Oh, look what normal countries do when a former president leads a far right coup attempt.
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To my Republican colleagues: Stop groveling to Trump for money you already appropriated. Start acting like a co-equal branch of government, as Article I of the Constitution demands. Stand up and demand it.
After ceding power of the purse, GOP lawmakers beg Trump team for funds
Republican senators find themselves in an unusual position these days: begging Trump officials to release funds they themselves appropriated.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
To my Republican colleagues: Stop groveling to Trump for money you already appropriated. Start acting like a co-equal branch of government, as Article I of the Constitution demands. Stand up and demand it.
What you didn’t know ‘cause we ain’t got no press
February 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
What you didn’t know ‘cause we ain’t got no press
Recently we learned that my husband’s younger brother has serious health issues that require long term care. He’ll need Medicaid to pay for his care.
Justifying tax cuts for the rich on the backs of the working class is a betrayal at its worst.
All part of the GOP Tax Scam
#HandsOffMyMedicaid
Justifying tax cuts for the rich on the backs of the working class is a betrayal at its worst.
All part of the GOP Tax Scam
#HandsOffMyMedicaid
February 15, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Recently we learned that my husband’s younger brother has serious health issues that require long term care. He’ll need Medicaid to pay for his care.
Justifying tax cuts for the rich on the backs of the working class is a betrayal at its worst.
All part of the GOP Tax Scam
#HandsOffMyMedicaid
Justifying tax cuts for the rich on the backs of the working class is a betrayal at its worst.
All part of the GOP Tax Scam
#HandsOffMyMedicaid
