cconaghan
@catmcon.bsky.social
Recovering political scientist🇨🇦
💙 Canada, 🍁 Kingston, The Greatest Lake—Ontario, y Los Andes
💙 Canada, 🍁 Kingston, The Greatest Lake—Ontario, y Los Andes
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It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.
December 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.
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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 wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
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It shouldn't get lost that just today, Senate Republicans have voted to close nursing homes, close rural hospitals, and cut food stamp benefits for children and veterans.
July 1, 2025 at 1:14 AM
It shouldn't get lost that just today, Senate Republicans have voted to close nursing homes, close rural hospitals, and cut food stamp benefits for children and veterans.
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For those unconditionally cheering the attacks on Iran, remember that our early strikes in Afghanistan and Iraq were “successful”. But we ended up getting dragged into costly wars that created more terrorists than we killed. The American people haven’t forgotten that.
June 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
For those unconditionally cheering the attacks on Iran, remember that our early strikes in Afghanistan and Iraq were “successful”. But we ended up getting dragged into costly wars that created more terrorists than we killed. The American people haven’t forgotten that.
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I've got a lot of feelings after the Chicago show last night. But the biggest is this:
Community before strategy. LFG. www.thebulwark.com/p/community-...
Community before strategy. LFG. www.thebulwark.com/p/community-...
Community Before Strategy
And how to stop authoritarianism with this One Weird TACO.
www.thebulwark.com
May 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I've got a lot of feelings after the Chicago show last night. But the biggest is this:
Community before strategy. LFG. www.thebulwark.com/p/community-...
Community before strategy. LFG. www.thebulwark.com/p/community-...
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Pritzker: The reckoning is here. And now that this culture of timidity is on display, these same do-nothing Democrats want to blame our losses on the defense of Black people, trans kids, and immigrants, instead of on their own lack of guts and gumption.
April 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Pritzker: The reckoning is here. And now that this culture of timidity is on display, these same do-nothing Democrats want to blame our losses on the defense of Black people, trans kids, and immigrants, instead of on their own lack of guts and gumption.
Thank you, Senator. This is what leadership looks like.
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Thank you, Senator. This is what leadership looks like.
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This is what not giving up looks like.
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
This is what not giving up looks like.
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I’m about to board my flight to El Salvador, where I hope to meet with senior government officials to discuss the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.
I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.
Headed to El Salvador to meet with government officials and discuss return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
youtube.com
April 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I’m about to board my flight to El Salvador, where I hope to meet with senior government officials to discuss the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.
I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.
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Fight U.S. tariffs. Protect workers. Build a stronger economy.
April 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Fight U.S. tariffs. Protect workers. Build a stronger economy.
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I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
April 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
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April 1, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Pete Hegseth is a f*cking liar. This is so clearly classified info he recklessly leaked that could’ve gotten our pilots killed.
He needs to resign in disgrace immediately.
He needs to resign in disgrace immediately.
March 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Pete Hegseth is a f*cking liar. This is so clearly classified info he recklessly leaked that could’ve gotten our pilots killed.
He needs to resign in disgrace immediately.
He needs to resign in disgrace immediately.
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1) JVL’s Law: Any institution not explicitly anti-Trump will eventually become useful to Trump.
2) Stop viewing political life through the lens of American politics as we have known it, and adopt the viewpoint of dissident movements in autocratic states. www.thebulwark.com/p/how-to-thi...
2) Stop viewing political life through the lens of American politics as we have known it, and adopt the viewpoint of dissident movements in autocratic states. www.thebulwark.com/p/how-to-thi...
How to Think (and Act) Like a Dissident Movement
AOC, solidarity, and people power.
www.thebulwark.com
March 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
1) JVL’s Law: Any institution not explicitly anti-Trump will eventually become useful to Trump.
2) Stop viewing political life through the lens of American politics as we have known it, and adopt the viewpoint of dissident movements in autocratic states. www.thebulwark.com/p/how-to-thi...
2) Stop viewing political life through the lens of American politics as we have known it, and adopt the viewpoint of dissident movements in autocratic states. www.thebulwark.com/p/how-to-thi...
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He will kill people.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suggested allowing bird flu to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Veterinary scientists said that would be inhumane, dangerous and have enormous economic consequences.
RFK Jr.’s Prescription for Bird Flu on Farms: Let It Spread
The health secretary has suggested allowing the virus to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Such an experiment would be disastrous, scientists say.
www.nytimes.com
March 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
He will kill people.
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On the final bill, only TWO democrats voted yes; Shaheen and King. But TEN voted for cloture allowing the bill to pass with a simple majority. Disastrous for the country and for the Democratic party. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Senate passes GOP funding bill to avert a government shutdown
After a 54-46 vote, the measure now heads to Trump to sign into law hours before government funding was set to lapse.
www.nbcnews.com
March 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
On the final bill, only TWO democrats voted yes; Shaheen and King. But TEN voted for cloture allowing the bill to pass with a simple majority. Disastrous for the country and for the Democratic party. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
March 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
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Pelosi is AGAINST the Republican CR. She says “Listen to the women.” pelosi.house.gov/news/press-r...
Pelosi Statement on the Government Funding Bill in the Senate
San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the government funding bill under consideration in the Senate:
pelosi.house.gov
March 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Pelosi is AGAINST the Republican CR. She says “Listen to the women.” pelosi.house.gov/news/press-r...
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AOC: I think there is a deep sense of outrage and betrayal… just to see some senate Democrats even consider acquiescing to Elon Musk. I think it is a huge slap in the face.
March 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
AOC: I think there is a deep sense of outrage and betrayal… just to see some senate Democrats even consider acquiescing to Elon Musk. I think it is a huge slap in the face.
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🚨 Pelosi Statement on the Government Funding Bill in the Senate
“Democrats must not buy into this false choice. We must fight back for a better way. Listen to the women, For The People.”
pelosi.house.gov/news/press-r...
“Democrats must not buy into this false choice. We must fight back for a better way. Listen to the women, For The People.”
pelosi.house.gov/news/press-r...
Pelosi Statement on the Government Funding Bill in the Senate
San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the government funding bill under consideration in the Senate:
pelosi.house.gov
March 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🚨 Pelosi Statement on the Government Funding Bill in the Senate
“Democrats must not buy into this false choice. We must fight back for a better way. Listen to the women, For The People.”
pelosi.house.gov/news/press-r...
“Democrats must not buy into this false choice. We must fight back for a better way. Listen to the women, For The People.”
pelosi.house.gov/news/press-r...
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Nancy Pelosi urges Democratic senators to go against Schumer and vote NO on the Continuing Resolution.
March 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Nancy Pelosi urges Democratic senators to go against Schumer and vote NO on the Continuing Resolution.
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You should read this in ALL CAPS JVL voice. Because that's how I wrote it. www.thebulwark.com/p/leave-tran...
Leave Trans People Alone: A Rant
“Trans sports” isn’t an actual problem in the real world. The problem is that life is hard. Don’t make it harder.
www.thebulwark.com
March 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
You should read this in ALL CAPS JVL voice. Because that's how I wrote it. www.thebulwark.com/p/leave-tran...
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These tariffs are an unjustified, direct attack on Canadian workers, families, and businesses. (1/4)
March 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
These tariffs are an unjustified, direct attack on Canadian workers, families, and businesses. (1/4)