Cathy Thom
@cathyscorner.bsky.social
Writer, historian, policy geek, blogger, former school board member. Musings & interesting posts regarding politics, society, education, & life in general. All opinions are my own.
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Call US Senators and tell them to vote against the SAVE Act. It has already passed the US House. In its current form, it means that 100 years after women earned the right to vote, we are facing down the implementation of a 21st century poll tax for women.
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The U.S. Capitol Switchboard's phone number is (202) 224-3121.
February 15, 2026 at 9:29 PM
The U.S. Capitol Switchboard's phone number is (202) 224-3121.
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Should be renamed:
“SAVE His Ass Act.”
“SAVE His Ass Act.”
February 15, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Should be renamed:
“SAVE His Ass Act.”
“SAVE His Ass Act.”
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Takes months to get passport even if you can afford to get it expedited; then you need a birth certificate to even get a passport. Passports are "property of the Sate Dept" and must be surrendered on demand like on election day. Wait list to get one before election with 80 million applications.
February 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Takes months to get passport even if you can afford to get it expedited; then you need a birth certificate to even get a passport. Passports are "property of the Sate Dept" and must be surrendered on demand like on election day. Wait list to get one before election with 80 million applications.
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State Department is also making it a little harder to get a passport as well. I suspect this is another avenue that will be harder later.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
February 15, 2026 at 4:46 PM
State Department is also making it a little harder to get a passport as well. I suspect this is another avenue that will be harder later.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
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Women pay taxes! Say NO to taxation without representation!!!
February 15, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Women pay taxes! Say NO to taxation without representation!!!
Find Bondi in contempt & force the release of the unredacted Epstein Files & solve it once & for all. These despicable people are running scared & that makes them dangerous.
February 15, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Find Bondi in contempt & force the release of the unredacted Epstein Files & solve it once & for all. These despicable people are running scared & that makes them dangerous.
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Over in Hell, the billionaires are fighting with each other over who hung out with Epstein more. 🍿
February 15, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Over in Hell, the billionaires are fighting with each other over who hung out with Epstein more. 🍿
The SAVE Act is largely about that - as well as ICE intimidation of all people of color - even citizens.
Tom Homan what Noem meant by saying DHS will "make sure we have the right people voting electing the right leaders": "I don't know. That'd be a question for the secretary ... I have not talked to her. That's something she'd have to answer."
February 15, 2026 at 2:25 PM
The SAVE Act is largely about that - as well as ICE intimidation of all people of color - even citizens.
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It cost my ex-wife over $500 to get a real ID due to all the official documents -- birthday certificate, childhood adoption, marriage certificate #1, divorce decree #1, marriage certicate #2, and divorce decree #2.
February 15, 2026 at 2:23 PM
It cost my ex-wife over $500 to get a real ID due to all the official documents -- birthday certificate, childhood adoption, marriage certificate #1, divorce decree #1, marriage certicate #2, and divorce decree #2.
Call US Senators and tell them to vote against the SAVE Act. It has already passed the US House. In its current form, it means that 100 years after women earned the right to vote, we are facing down the implementation of a 21st century poll tax for women.
February 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Call US Senators and tell them to vote against the SAVE Act. It has already passed the US House. In its current form, it means that 100 years after women earned the right to vote, we are facing down the implementation of a 21st century poll tax for women.
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The Epstein scandal isn't just about the disgusting sex trafficking of underage girls.
It's also about the rich, powerful men who LIED to us to cover up their involvement.
It's also about the rich, powerful men who LIED to us to cover up their involvement.
February 13, 2026 at 12:12 AM
The Epstein scandal isn't just about the disgusting sex trafficking of underage girls.
It's also about the rich, powerful men who LIED to us to cover up their involvement.
It's also about the rich, powerful men who LIED to us to cover up their involvement.
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We cannot have a secret police beholden to Donald Trump and Kristi Noem.
Let’s get real reforms at ICE, including making sure they can’t show up at polling places.
Let’s get real reforms at ICE, including making sure they can’t show up at polling places.
February 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM
We cannot have a secret police beholden to Donald Trump and Kristi Noem.
Let’s get real reforms at ICE, including making sure they can’t show up at polling places.
Let’s get real reforms at ICE, including making sure they can’t show up at polling places.
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Walz: "The federal government needs to pay for what they broke here. There's going to be accountability on things that happened, but one of them is the incredible and immense cost borne by the people of this state. The federal government needs to be responsible."
February 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Walz: "The federal government needs to pay for what they broke here. There's going to be accountability on things that happened, but one of them is the incredible and immense cost borne by the people of this state. The federal government needs to be responsible."
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Because lawless ICE goons are harassing, arresting, and murdering people who are citizens, you idiot.
February 12, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Because lawless ICE goons are harassing, arresting, and murdering people who are citizens, you idiot.
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The interesting thing about ICE and CBP blatant lies is that it has normie people questioning what other law enforcement lies like this on the regular.
It has shattered a lot of the deference people had.
It has shattered a lot of the deference people had.
February 13, 2026 at 3:19 AM
The interesting thing about ICE and CBP blatant lies is that it has normie people questioning what other law enforcement lies like this on the regular.
It has shattered a lot of the deference people had.
It has shattered a lot of the deference people had.
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under questioning by Rand Paul, ICE officials confirm that yelling at officers is not assault and recording officers is not a crime
February 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
under questioning by Rand Paul, ICE officials confirm that yelling at officers is not assault and recording officers is not a crime
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NEWS: @robertgarcia.bsky.social says Epstein had people working directly for him and causing massive harm by coercing and trafficking these women and girls.
This was happening at Mar-a-Lago, at beauty pageants.
This was happening at Mar-a-Lago, at beauty pageants.
February 12, 2026 at 11:36 PM
NEWS: @robertgarcia.bsky.social says Epstein had people working directly for him and causing massive harm by coercing and trafficking these women and girls.
This was happening at Mar-a-Lago, at beauty pageants.
This was happening at Mar-a-Lago, at beauty pageants.
So proud of my county! 🥰
CarverCounty, MN was busy this past weekend! 💙 Three protests and a vigil, with well over 1000 total participants. And we are just getting started! ⚡️🤩🌊💙🇺🇸
February 10, 2026 at 12:41 AM
So proud of my county! 🥰
New favorite protest sign. 💜
February 8, 2026 at 11:50 PM
New favorite protest sign. 💜
So proud of my neighbors! 🥰🫶🥳🇺🇸
Over 300 neighbors in supposedly “red” central and western Carver County gathered for caucuses in Waconia. For most it was their first caucus. Silence 🤫 and apathy are no longer an option. Speak Up. Show Up. Your neighbors will have your back. We have work to do - together! 🥰💙🌊
February 4, 2026 at 3:12 PM
So proud of my neighbors! 🥰🫶🥳🇺🇸
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one of the downsides of Trumpism (for Trumpism) is that when you put a whole bunch of people into government who despise "government bureaucracy" and genuinely believe "government can never work," it usually doesn't function very well. Including the gestapo HR department
ICE employees on Reddit complain about late salaries and missing insurance, despite promises made upon hiring
ICE employees have reported delayed pay and missing health insurance on Reddit, while critics question how staff tolerate dangerous duties for little or no compensation.
www.ibtimes.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 3:14 PM
one of the downsides of Trumpism (for Trumpism) is that when you put a whole bunch of people into government who despise "government bureaucracy" and genuinely believe "government can never work," it usually doesn't function very well. Including the gestapo HR department
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Wonder what happens at party precinct caucuses and beyond? Here’s a handy citizens guide! 🧐💙🌊🇺🇸 open.substack.com/pub/swcrier/...
Minnesota DFL Precinct Caucuses & State Senate Endorsements Guide
Caucus night is here, and your voice matters. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned delegate, our guide breaks down how to show up, speak up, and shape who leads Minnesota next.
open.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Wonder what happens at party precinct caucuses and beyond? Here’s a handy citizens guide! 🧐💙🌊🇺🇸 open.substack.com/pub/swcrier/...
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Americans have made it clear: ICE is out of control under Trump. This has to be a sticking point for Dem leadership. Do not give an inch.
January 26, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Americans have made it clear: ICE is out of control under Trump. This has to be a sticking point for Dem leadership. Do not give an inch.
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MAGA military geniuses are talking about Minnesota protestors like they are the Iraqi insurgency, the Taliban, and the Viet Cong all rolled into one.
January 26, 2026 at 5:10 PM
MAGA military geniuses are talking about Minnesota protestors like they are the Iraqi insurgency, the Taliban, and the Viet Cong all rolled into one.