@cindyunger.bsky.social
Retired teacher. New Iowan. Minnesotan at heart. Mom. Friend. Advocate. Proud Democrat. 💙
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Sen. Mark Kelly on MS NOW: "I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane. I've been nearly shot down multiple times … My wife, Gabby Giffords, meeting with her constituents, shot in the head, six people killed around her … We know what political violence is. And we know what causes it, too."
November 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly on MS NOW: "I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane. I've been nearly shot down multiple times … My wife, Gabby Giffords, meeting with her constituents, shot in the head, six people killed around her … We know what political violence is. And we know what causes it, too."
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Viola Ford Fletcher, who as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child, has died. She was 111.
Viola Ford Fletcher, who as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child, has died. She was 111.
One of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre's last survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher, dies at age 111
One of the last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma has died. Viola Ford Fletcher was 111.
apnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
apnews.com/article/viol...
Viola Ford Fletcher, who as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child, has died. She was 111.
Viola Ford Fletcher, who as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child, has died. She was 111.
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We're watching this series now and find it fascinating. They shine a light on slavery, Native Americans, the thirst for land, lots of things we did NOT learn in high school. Well worth the time.
@cascadepbs.bsky.social
www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-ame...
@cascadepbs.bsky.social
www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-ame...
The American Revolution
Thirteen colonies unite in rebellion, win their independence, and found the United States.
www.cascadepbs.org
November 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We're watching this series now and find it fascinating. They shine a light on slavery, Native Americans, the thirst for land, lots of things we did NOT learn in high school. Well worth the time.
@cascadepbs.bsky.social
www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-ame...
@cascadepbs.bsky.social
www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-ame...
In 2016, Trump made fun of the reporter with disabilities. We knew then, what a horrible person he was. Ana affirmed our thoughts yesterday.🥰
November 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
In 2016, Trump made fun of the reporter with disabilities. We knew then, what a horrible person he was. Ana affirmed our thoughts yesterday.🥰
Something stinks in Iowa.😞
November 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Something stinks in Iowa.😞
This. 💗💗💗💗
November 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
This. 💗💗💗💗
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by @artcullen.bsky.social
“People cling to a place. Fort Dodge is coming around after 40 years of hard work when the meatpackers shut down. Dubuque is back on its feet following a pummeling in the 1980s. Storm Lake grows because of immigrants. So could Keokuk"
“People cling to a place. Fort Dodge is coming around after 40 years of hard work when the meatpackers shut down. Dubuque is back on its feet following a pummeling in the 1980s. Storm Lake grows because of immigrants. So could Keokuk"
What was a major-league town takes stock in itself
Keokuk pulls itself up by the bootstraps, again and again
open.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
by @artcullen.bsky.social
“People cling to a place. Fort Dodge is coming around after 40 years of hard work when the meatpackers shut down. Dubuque is back on its feet following a pummeling in the 1980s. Storm Lake grows because of immigrants. So could Keokuk"
“People cling to a place. Fort Dodge is coming around after 40 years of hard work when the meatpackers shut down. Dubuque is back on its feet following a pummeling in the 1980s. Storm Lake grows because of immigrants. So could Keokuk"
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The Sociopath-In-Chief couldn't be bothered to even turn his head in the direction of a man in the midst of a medical emergency who collapsed in his office. Completely incapable of empathy, the EPSTEIN Files can't be released soon enough.
25/47
25/47
November 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The Sociopath-In-Chief couldn't be bothered to even turn his head in the direction of a man in the midst of a medical emergency who collapsed in his office. Completely incapable of empathy, the EPSTEIN Files can't be released soon enough.
25/47
25/47
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Zohran Mamdani represents the future of the Democratic party | Robert Reich
Zohran Mamdani represents the future of the Democratic party | Robert Reich
Democratic party leaders like Chuck Schumer refuse to endorse Mamdani. And The New York Times wrongly cautions against him. Both are wrong
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Zohran Mamdani represents the future of the Democratic party | Robert Reich
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This dark time should wake us up to the bankruptcy of the corporate Democratic party.
It should mark the birth of the people’s Democratic party.
Zohran Mamdani and others like him are its future. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/28/zohran-mamdani-democratic-party
It should mark the birth of the people’s Democratic party.
Zohran Mamdani and others like him are its future. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/28/zohran-mamdani-democratic-party
Zohran Mamdani represents the future of the Democratic party | Robert Reich
Democratic party leaders like Chuck Schumer refuse to endorse Mamdani, and the New York Times wrongly cautions against h
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This dark time should wake us up to the bankruptcy of the corporate Democratic party.
It should mark the birth of the people’s Democratic party.
Zohran Mamdani and others like him are its future. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/28/zohran-mamdani-democratic-party
It should mark the birth of the people’s Democratic party.
Zohran Mamdani and others like him are its future. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/28/zohran-mamdani-democratic-party
Yes! Let’s fight!!!🙌🏻
October 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Yes! Let’s fight!!!🙌🏻
Trump’s making fun of a reporter with disabilities years ago has opened the floodgates for this disrespectful behavior. It hurts my heart. 🥲
💥I’M ROLLING 🤣
WATCH: Kid Rock shows Jesse Watters what he’s going to be for Halloween 🎃 🤣
KID: “Guess what I’m gunna be?”
JESSE: “Fauci?”
KID: “A Retard!”
@CaptKylePatriors
WATCH: Kid Rock shows Jesse Watters what he’s going to be for Halloween 🎃 🤣
KID: “Guess what I’m gunna be?”
JESSE: “Fauci?”
KID: “A Retard!”
@CaptKylePatriors
October 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Trump’s making fun of a reporter with disabilities years ago has opened the floodgates for this disrespectful behavior. It hurts my heart. 🥲
Minnesota Nice. Love it!❤️❤️❤️ You betch ya!!
10/24/25💪Minnesota welcoming kristi noem press conference🇺🇸
October 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Minnesota Nice. Love it!❤️❤️❤️ You betch ya!!
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Had to cover some other political events on Tuesday, but I've just published my detailed written recap of my latest Iowa politics radio show/podcast.
The audio file of "KHOI's Capitol Week" is at the top here, if you just like to listen.
laurabelin.substack.com/p/norris-out...
The audio file of "KHOI's Capitol Week" is at the top here, if you just like to listen.
laurabelin.substack.com/p/norris-out...
Norris out, 3Q fundraising, No Kings, state revenues falling
Oct. 20 edition of "KHOI's Capitol Week"
laurabelin.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Had to cover some other political events on Tuesday, but I've just published my detailed written recap of my latest Iowa politics radio show/podcast.
The audio file of "KHOI's Capitol Week" is at the top here, if you just like to listen.
laurabelin.substack.com/p/norris-out...
The audio file of "KHOI's Capitol Week" is at the top here, if you just like to listen.
laurabelin.substack.com/p/norris-out...
Why did the chickens cross the road? To save democracy, of course! St. Paul, Mn!
October 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Why did the chickens cross the road? To save democracy, of course! St. Paul, Mn!
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Vance Downplays Young Republicans’ Hateful Texts as “Kids” Doing Stupid Things
truthout.org
J.D. Vance Downplays Young Republicans’ Hateful Texts as “Kids” Doing Stupid Things. Some Members Are in Their 30s.
twp.ai
October 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Vance Downplays Young Republicans’ Hateful Texts as “Kids” Doing Stupid Things
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“You shall be judged by the company you keep.”
October 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
“You shall be judged by the company you keep.”
I am, too!!
I’m reading “We Crapped in our Nest” by Art Cullen and you should too.
October 16, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I am, too!!
Yay! Thanks for the hope! Nevertheless, they persisted!!!!
October 16, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Yay! Thanks for the hope! Nevertheless, they persisted!!!!
Rob Sand doesn’t want to claim democrats very willingly so it’s hard claim him, but if it gets the job done- sigh- I guess.
October 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Rob Sand doesn’t want to claim democrats very willingly so it’s hard claim him, but if it gets the job done- sigh- I guess.
So happy to have my copy of the book! Everyone should get one!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Good piece on @artcullen.bsky.social and his new book in @littlevillage.bsky.social littlevillagemag.com/art-cullen-w...
'We're on a knife's edge': Art Cullen chides Reynolds' meanness, Big Ag's death grip on Iowa land and livelihoods - Little Village
“When I was a kid in the 1960s, you could drive from Carroll to Storm Lake, and see cattle lining green hills the entire way,” Art Cullen said in a […]
littlevillagemag.com
October 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
So happy to have my copy of the book! Everyone should get one!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing! The hypocrisy of this pro-life Governor denying life-saving measures for Iowans baffles me. But it has become the MAGA playbook sadly.
New post: Many Iowans can't get COVID boosters. Governor Kim Reynolds isn't helping
(with video)
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/10/05/m...
(with video)
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/10/05/m...
Many Iowans can't get COVID boosters. Kim Reynolds isn't helping
Many low-risk Iowans can't get a booster to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19. The governor denies the problem exists.
www.bleedingheartland.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Thank you for sharing! The hypocrisy of this pro-life Governor denying life-saving measures for Iowans baffles me. But it has become the MAGA playbook sadly.
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From the Yom Kippur afternoon Torah portion:
"When strangers reside in your land, you shall not wrong them. The strangers who reside with you shall be to you as your citizens; you shall love each one as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt."
"When strangers reside in your land, you shall not wrong them. The strangers who reside with you shall be to you as your citizens; you shall love each one as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt."
Stephen Miller tells law enforcement in MEMPHIS: “You are unleashed”
October 3, 2025 at 3:59 AM
From the Yom Kippur afternoon Torah portion:
"When strangers reside in your land, you shall not wrong them. The strangers who reside with you shall be to you as your citizens; you shall love each one as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt."
"When strangers reside in your land, you shall not wrong them. The strangers who reside with you shall be to you as your citizens; you shall love each one as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt."
While we wait for more information, I cannot believe that the Superintendent is the hardened criminal that ICE is supposedly responsible for protecting citizens from-this is so terrifying.
New post: Following a special meeting to put Superintendent Ian Roberts on admin leave, Des Moines School Board president Jackie Norris defended the district's hiring process and criticized "the name-calling and misinformation that is meant to divide us."
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/09/27/s...
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/09/27/s...
Board puts DSM superintendent on leave, decries "misinformation"
Jackie Norris defended the district's hiring process and criticized "the name-calling and misinformation that is meant to divide us."
www.bleedingheartland.com
September 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
While we wait for more information, I cannot believe that the Superintendent is the hardened criminal that ICE is supposedly responsible for protecting citizens from-this is so terrifying.