Cathy McQuade
@cathymcq.bsky.social
Wife, Mom of 3 kids/2 pups, Navy Veteran, very concerned citizen. Love history, travel, languages, nature, and genuinely kind people.
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This “tough guy” rebrand is about to cost taxpayers $2 billion.
But somehow, cancer research is what they call wasteful spending. Absurd.
But somehow, cancer research is what they call wasteful spending. Absurd.
Trump's Pentagon name change could cost up to $2 billion
Officially changing the Department of Defense to the Department of War can only be done by Congress and would require updating thousands of signs, rewriting digital code and creating new letterheads,...
www.nbcnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This “tough guy” rebrand is about to cost taxpayers $2 billion.
But somehow, cancer research is what they call wasteful spending. Absurd.
But somehow, cancer research is what they call wasteful spending. Absurd.
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NEW: Sean Duffy frequently calls safety his “top priority” as transportation secretary. But I spent months wading through regulatory notices and found something far different: that USDOT has been delaying, weakening and killing dozens of safety rules, many opposed by the transportation industry.🧵
November 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
NEW: Sean Duffy frequently calls safety his “top priority” as transportation secretary. But I spent months wading through regulatory notices and found something far different: that USDOT has been delaying, weakening and killing dozens of safety rules, many opposed by the transportation industry.🧵
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A must read by @mollyjongfast.bsky.social. And, if you haven't yet subscribed, do it now! mollyjongfast.substack.com/p/sorry-i-go...
...Sorry, I got distracted.
Some Thoughts on Pizzagate, Qanon and Epstein
mollyjongfast.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A must read by @mollyjongfast.bsky.social. And, if you haven't yet subscribed, do it now! mollyjongfast.substack.com/p/sorry-i-go...
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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I still remember how bad a state every single one of these dogs were in when I found them in various bad situations in Thailand.
This was a surprise from the @happydoggo.com team. Talk about emotional just 3 hours before the Marathon!
This was a surprise from the @happydoggo.com team. Talk about emotional just 3 hours before the Marathon!
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I still remember how bad a state every single one of these dogs were in when I found them in various bad situations in Thailand.
This was a surprise from the @happydoggo.com team. Talk about emotional just 3 hours before the Marathon!
This was a surprise from the @happydoggo.com team. Talk about emotional just 3 hours before the Marathon!
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Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:
wapo.st/448fDw6
wapo.st/448fDw6
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:
wapo.st/448fDw6
wapo.st/448fDw6
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Who We Choose to Be: A Reflection on the Character of Veterans
A shared culture of service.
www.thebulwark.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.
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This is another Trump crime against humanity.
November 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This is another Trump crime against humanity.
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Hey, Boston! Today is Election Day, so get out and VOTE! 🗳️
Check where you vote at wheredoivotema.com and find more voting info at michelleforboston.com/vote.
Check where you vote at wheredoivotema.com and find more voting info at michelleforboston.com/vote.
November 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Hey, Boston! Today is Election Day, so get out and VOTE! 🗳️
Check where you vote at wheredoivotema.com and find more voting info at michelleforboston.com/vote.
Check where you vote at wheredoivotema.com and find more voting info at michelleforboston.com/vote.
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Vaccines are one of humanity’s greatest scientific achievements.
The fact that members of one political party in the US wants to destroy vaccines signals how unserious they are and how they should not be allowed to govern.
The fact that members of one political party in the US wants to destroy vaccines signals how unserious they are and how they should not be allowed to govern.
FL is moving forward w/ plan to end all childhood vaccine mandates. Starting with hepatitis B, chickenpox, and the bacteria causing meningitis and pneumonia. Then next year GOP FL legislature is expected to revisit 1977 law re: whooping cough, measles, polio, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, and tetanus.
October 31, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Vaccines are one of humanity’s greatest scientific achievements.
The fact that members of one political party in the US wants to destroy vaccines signals how unserious they are and how they should not be allowed to govern.
The fact that members of one political party in the US wants to destroy vaccines signals how unserious they are and how they should not be allowed to govern.
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There he goes again
Here’s the original clip of Ronald Reagan from April 25, 1987, where he delivered a complete and total rebuke against tariffs. Trump's calling Reagan’s words here “FAKE” and “fraudulent.” They’re 100% real. And the original clip is actually far worse for Trump, as much is left out of the ad:
October 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
There he goes again
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If given the chance, I'd lose my legs all over again to serve in our great military.
The leader of your party is a five-time draft dodger who has fired more Veterans than any other president in our history.
Square that circle then tell me who really hates our military.
The leader of your party is a five-time draft dodger who has fired more Veterans than any other president in our history.
Square that circle then tell me who really hates our military.
October 23, 2025 at 12:40 AM
If given the chance, I'd lose my legs all over again to serve in our great military.
The leader of your party is a five-time draft dodger who has fired more Veterans than any other president in our history.
Square that circle then tell me who really hates our military.
The leader of your party is a five-time draft dodger who has fired more Veterans than any other president in our history.
Square that circle then tell me who really hates our military.
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The East Wing Obscenity
This piece is on the free side of the paywall, and I have to admit that writing it made me more sad than I could have imagined. The ugly destruction isn’t just to a building, but to memory, history, and American grace.
open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
This piece is on the free side of the paywall, and I have to admit that writing it made me more sad than I could have imagined. The ugly destruction isn’t just to a building, but to memory, history, and American grace.
open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
The East Wing Obscenity
Trump's Ballroom Is a Tumor On The People's House
open.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The East Wing Obscenity
This piece is on the free side of the paywall, and I have to admit that writing it made me more sad than I could have imagined. The ugly destruction isn’t just to a building, but to memory, history, and American grace.
open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
This piece is on the free side of the paywall, and I have to admit that writing it made me more sad than I could have imagined. The ugly destruction isn’t just to a building, but to memory, history, and American grace.
open.substack.com/pub/therickw...
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Tariff costs to companies this year to hit $1.2 trillion, with consumers taking most of the hit, S&P says.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/16/t...
#Tariffs #Consumers #Economy #Business #Bills
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/16/t...
#Tariffs #Consumers #Economy #Business #Bills
Tariff costs to companies this year to hit $1.2 trillion, with consumers taking most of the hit, S&P says
The firm said its estimate of additional expenses for companies is probably conservative.
www.cnbc.com
October 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Tariff costs to companies this year to hit $1.2 trillion, with consumers taking most of the hit, S&P says.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/16/t...
#Tariffs #Consumers #Economy #Business #Bills
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/16/t...
#Tariffs #Consumers #Economy #Business #Bills
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I would like to thank Mike Johnson, House Republican leadership, and Karoline Leavitt for all the free publicity this week promoting our rallies tomorrow. Find one near you here. www.nokings.org
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
October 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I would like to thank Mike Johnson, House Republican leadership, and Karoline Leavitt for all the free publicity this week promoting our rallies tomorrow. Find one near you here. www.nokings.org
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TOMORROW: “We’re gonna be dancing, we’re gonna be singing, we’re gonna be laughing, we’re gonna be cheering each other on and standing in solidarity.”
Join Marisa Tomei and millions of Americans at a peaceful protest to reject Trump’s authoritarianism: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
Join Marisa Tomei and millions of Americans at a peaceful protest to reject Trump’s authoritarianism: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
October 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
TOMORROW: “We’re gonna be dancing, we’re gonna be singing, we’re gonna be laughing, we’re gonna be cheering each other on and standing in solidarity.”
Join Marisa Tomei and millions of Americans at a peaceful protest to reject Trump’s authoritarianism: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
Join Marisa Tomei and millions of Americans at a peaceful protest to reject Trump’s authoritarianism: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
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Home of the Brave launched a $1 million national ad campaign in support of the peaceful No Kings rallies on Oct. 18th.
The ads will run in over 185 local papers and The New York Times, USA Today and The Washington Post calling on Americans to “peacefully protest our false king."
The ads will run in over 185 local papers and The New York Times, USA Today and The Washington Post calling on Americans to “peacefully protest our false king."
October 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Home of the Brave launched a $1 million national ad campaign in support of the peaceful No Kings rallies on Oct. 18th.
The ads will run in over 185 local papers and The New York Times, USA Today and The Washington Post calling on Americans to “peacefully protest our false king."
The ads will run in over 185 local papers and The New York Times, USA Today and The Washington Post calling on Americans to “peacefully protest our false king."
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"Authoritarianism, it's a cancer. The symptoms are here, today... We thought it couldn't happen here... and now the disease is growing, metastasizing in America. But there is a cure—it requires you. On October 18, Americans will stand up, peacefully, for what makes America, America." nokings.org
October 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"Authoritarianism, it's a cancer. The symptoms are here, today... We thought it couldn't happen here... and now the disease is growing, metastasizing in America. But there is a cure—it requires you. On October 18, Americans will stand up, peacefully, for what makes America, America." nokings.org
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October 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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One week from right now, millions of Americans will gather in every state for the biggest day of peaceful protest in American history. Join your local No Kings Day event to make it clear that We The People won’t cower in response to Trump’s authoritarian takeover: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
October 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
One week from right now, millions of Americans will gather in every state for the biggest day of peaceful protest in American history. Join your local No Kings Day event to make it clear that We The People won’t cower in response to Trump’s authoritarian takeover: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
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‘We’re fighting for you!’ Podcaster Ben Meiselas on taking on the Maga media – and winning the ratings battle
‘We’re fighting for you!’ Podcaster Ben Meiselas on taking on the Maga media – and winning the ratings battle
His channel, MeidasTouch, puts out 15 videos a day exposing Republican failings – and it is getting bigger audiences than Joe Rogan’s. Is this the champion the American left has been waiting for?
www.theguardian.com
October 11, 2025 at 4:21 AM
‘We’re fighting for you!’ Podcaster Ben Meiselas on taking on the Maga media – and winning the ratings battle
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Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org
www.nokings.org
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
October 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org
www.nokings.org