Monica Van Horn
@vanhornmc.bsky.social
Small town Iowan; Social Worker; Nature Lover
What the fuck are we doing 💔
Federal law enforcement agents shot and killed a person in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, according to local and federal officials. The shooting prompted a clash between the authorities and protesters who gathered at the scene. Follow live updates. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
January 24, 2026 at 6:25 PM
What the fuck are we doing 💔
73 acres near Arnold’s Park was recently rezoned, allowing for development. Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation is partnering with others to allow for habitat conservation and new green space/trails for vacationers. They need $50k more to do this! #conservation #inhf
www.inhf.org/what-we-do/p...
www.inhf.org/what-we-do/p...
Arnolds Park Project
On the edge of Arnolds Park near the Oars Campground in Dickinson County lies 73 acres of undeveloped land. Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation has secured an option to purchase the property and is worki...
www.inhf.org
October 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
73 acres near Arnold’s Park was recently rezoned, allowing for development. Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation is partnering with others to allow for habitat conservation and new green space/trails for vacationers. They need $50k more to do this! #conservation #inhf
www.inhf.org/what-we-do/p...
www.inhf.org/what-we-do/p...
So we are building a $250 million *checks notes* ballroom? But SNAP benefits will not be paid out to recipients in November if the shutdown continues through October? Make it make sense. 🤔😩
October 21, 2025 at 12:58 AM
So we are building a $250 million *checks notes* ballroom? But SNAP benefits will not be paid out to recipients in November if the shutdown continues through October? Make it make sense. 🤔😩
I just saw a disgusting commercial for ICE saying they arrest the “worst of the worst”. The commercial did not mention arresting well-respected superintendents who have been here since 1994. 😒😩
ICE arrests superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa | CNN
The superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Friday morning, according to a statement from the school district.
www.cnn.com
September 28, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I just saw a disgusting commercial for ICE saying they arrest the “worst of the worst”. The commercial did not mention arresting well-respected superintendents who have been here since 1994. 😒😩
Wait, a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk…? This is a real thing? We are not having Days of Remembrance for every single other gunshot victim because why exactly?
September 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Wait, a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk…? This is a real thing? We are not having Days of Remembrance for every single other gunshot victim because why exactly?
So ready to support anything Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel do next. What a fragile little excuse for a president we have, attacking free speech to protect his ego. 😩
September 18, 2025 at 2:25 AM
So ready to support anything Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel do next. What a fragile little excuse for a president we have, attacking free speech to protect his ego. 😩
🎉🎉🎉
Iowa’s Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection next year.
Iowa’s Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection next year
The Republican's decision comes in a red-leaning state Democrats hope to target.
www.politico.com
August 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🎉🎉🎉
July 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Hey Iowa, I’m running to be your next Governor.
May 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Hey Iowa, I’m running to be your next Governor.
Mondays are better with corgi puppies 🐾
April 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Mondays are better with corgi puppies 🐾
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We wanted to reshare this with more details—please help spread the word! This is getting out of hand—they just can’t accept a loss.
April 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
We wanted to reshare this with more details—please help spread the word! This is getting out of hand—they just can’t accept a loss.
On a positive note, we got a puppy! 😍🦊 #corathecorgi #welshcorgi
April 4, 2025 at 12:20 AM
On a positive note, we got a puppy! 😍🦊 #corathecorgi #welshcorgi
Knowing Elon lost money *and* is in a bad mood this morning makes today 💯 #wisconsin #susancrawford
April 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Knowing Elon lost money *and* is in a bad mood this morning makes today 💯 #wisconsin #susancrawford
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If you’re in Wisconsin, vote today for Susan Crawford. There are also two special elections in Florida’s 1st and 6th districts. Let’s show Elon our country isn’t for sale.
April 1, 2025 at 11:31 AM
If you’re in Wisconsin, vote today for Susan Crawford. There are also two special elections in Florida’s 1st and 6th districts. Let’s show Elon our country isn’t for sale.
I have to say, it’s been really fun finding places to shop to replace my usual go-tos (Target, WalMart, Amazon 👋🏼) 💁🏻♀️
March 28, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I have to say, it’s been really fun finding places to shop to replace my usual go-tos (Target, WalMart, Amazon 👋🏼) 💁🏻♀️
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Right now, there’s an important race happening that will shape the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the next 10 years. Judge Susan Crawford is ready to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites.
Make a plan to vote early today — don’t wait until April 1st: wisdems.org/vote
Make a plan to vote early today — don’t wait until April 1st: wisdems.org/vote
Find Your Voting Locations | WISDEMS Voter Protection Team
This searchable map shows you early voting and dropbox info for hundreds of villages, towns, and cities across Wisconsin. Enter the address you're registered at and your options will pop up!
wisdems.org
March 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Right now, there’s an important race happening that will shape the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the next 10 years. Judge Susan Crawford is ready to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites.
Make a plan to vote early today — don’t wait until April 1st: wisdems.org/vote
Make a plan to vote early today — don’t wait until April 1st: wisdems.org/vote
Reposted by Monica Van Horn
This administration is incompetent and endangering our troops. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared war plans in an encrypted chat—including a journalist—two hours before strikes on the Houthis in Yemen, the White House confirmed.
March 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This administration is incompetent and endangering our troops. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared war plans in an encrypted chat—including a journalist—two hours before strikes on the Houthis in Yemen, the White House confirmed.
Reposted by Monica Van Horn
NEW: We joined more than 20 other civil rights organizations condemning President Trump’s memo directing the DOJ to target lawyers and law firms that pursue litigation the Trump administration deems “frivolous” or “unreasonable.”
March 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
NEW: We joined more than 20 other civil rights organizations condemning President Trump’s memo directing the DOJ to target lawyers and law firms that pursue litigation the Trump administration deems “frivolous” or “unreasonable.”
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"Hey Alexa, are you recording this?"
Yes, the answer is yes. Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
Yes, the answer is yes. Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can’t Opt Out
Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
wrd.cm
March 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
"Hey Alexa, are you recording this?"
Yes, the answer is yes. Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
Yes, the answer is yes. Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
Reposted by Monica Van Horn
Is it at all surprising that a convicted felon would ignore a judge's order?
March 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Is it at all surprising that a convicted felon would ignore a judge's order?
I forgot how much I love John Oliver. If you’re still on Facebook/Instagram, visit johnoliverwantsyourraterotica.com for step by step instructions on how to change your ad preferences 💁🏻♀️
How to Change Your Meta Settings | Make yourself less valuable to Meta. Brought to you by Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
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March 15, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I forgot how much I love John Oliver. If you’re still on Facebook/Instagram, visit johnoliverwantsyourraterotica.com for step by step instructions on how to change your ad preferences 💁🏻♀️
March 7, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Trump posted: ‘All federal funding will STOP for any college, school, or university that allows illegal protests. Agitators will be imprisoned or permanently sent back to the country from which they came. American students will be permanently expelled or, depending on the crime, arrested. NO MASKS!’
March 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Trump posted: ‘All federal funding will STOP for any college, school, or university that allows illegal protests. Agitators will be imprisoned or permanently sent back to the country from which they came. American students will be permanently expelled or, depending on the crime, arrested. NO MASKS!’
“Iowa could become the first state to remove protections for transgender people.” YIKES. Removing Civil Rights is obviously never a good idea - full stop. Call Kim Reynolds and demand she veto SF418 at 515.281.5211.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/u...
Iowa Lawmakers Pass Bill to Eliminate Transgender Civil Rights Protections
If signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds, the Republican-backed measure would eliminate state civil rights protections for transgender Iowans.
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
“Iowa could become the first state to remove protections for transgender people.” YIKES. Removing Civil Rights is obviously never a good idea - full stop. Call Kim Reynolds and demand she veto SF418 at 515.281.5211.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/u...
Wisconsin! Elon Musk is putting big money into April 1st’s Supreme Court election- please let’s follow the money and not allow him to buy this one too
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/u...
Musk and His Millions Enter Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Elon Musk’s super PAC has spent $1 million on canvassing operations supporting the conservative candidate in the race, his first election spending after the 2024 campaign.
www.nytimes.com
February 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Wisconsin! Elon Musk is putting big money into April 1st’s Supreme Court election- please let’s follow the money and not allow him to buy this one too
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/u...