Debra Swank
@debinthegarden.bsky.social
Democrat, liberal, LBGTQ ally🏳️🌈, registered nurse, infant feeding specialist & IBCLC/lactation consultant, educator, mother and grandmother. Advocate for gun control, reproductive rights, and Medicare For All.
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Debra Swank
@debinthegarden.bsky.social
· Jan 18
Jimmy Carter: Russia won Trump the White House
YouTube video by Associated Press
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Historian Jon Meacham states in this 2020 interview that it’s been proven Russia interfered with our 2016 election. Jimmy Carter cites 16 intelligence agencies that found evidence of Russian interference in our 2016 election. youtu.be/Le5cQi7K7h4?...
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Payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program were suspended at the start of November.
Food Stamp Benefits Will Be Paid Out ‘Within 24 Hours’ Of Government Reopening
Payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program were suspended at the start of November.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program were suspended at the start of November.
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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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Due to the Admin’s negligent delay in releasing SNAP funds, 42 million Americans—including 1.4 Michiganders—are feeling the pain.
Funding ran out this weekend, and Michigan officials and experts believe that folks may not see their benefits until Wednesday at the earliest.
It’s unconscionable.
Funding ran out this weekend, and Michigan officials and experts believe that folks may not see their benefits until Wednesday at the earliest.
It’s unconscionable.
November 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Due to the Admin’s negligent delay in releasing SNAP funds, 42 million Americans—including 1.4 Michiganders—are feeling the pain.
Funding ran out this weekend, and Michigan officials and experts believe that folks may not see their benefits until Wednesday at the earliest.
It’s unconscionable.
Funding ran out this weekend, and Michigan officials and experts believe that folks may not see their benefits until Wednesday at the earliest.
It’s unconscionable.
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AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
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When the world stops trusting your money, the fall comes fast.
• Massive debt & reckless spending are shaking investor confidence
• Foreign banks are quietly moving away from the dollar
• Countries are trading in other currencies—dedollarization is real
The US dollar’s dominance isn’t guaranteed.
• Massive debt & reckless spending are shaking investor confidence
• Foreign banks are quietly moving away from the dollar
• Countries are trading in other currencies—dedollarization is real
The US dollar’s dominance isn’t guaranteed.
November 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
When the world stops trusting your money, the fall comes fast.
• Massive debt & reckless spending are shaking investor confidence
• Foreign banks are quietly moving away from the dollar
• Countries are trading in other currencies—dedollarization is real
The US dollar’s dominance isn’t guaranteed.
• Massive debt & reckless spending are shaking investor confidence
• Foreign banks are quietly moving away from the dollar
• Countries are trading in other currencies—dedollarization is real
The US dollar’s dominance isn’t guaranteed.
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BOMBSHELL update on Epstein files: Oversight Dems received new emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate between Trump & Maxwell and Trump & Michael Wolff.
November 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
BOMBSHELL update on Epstein files: Oversight Dems received new emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate between Trump & Maxwell and Trump & Michael Wolff.
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Until we have replicators, we will need wealth redistribution.
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Until we have replicators, we will need wealth redistribution.
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Rep. Garcia: “Why did they transfer her? Why won’t they tell us why and answer questions? We want Ghislaine Maxwell to come before the Oversight Committee and answer these questions. Ghislaine Maxwell should never receive special treatment.”
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Rep. Garcia: “Why did they transfer her? Why won’t they tell us why and answer questions? We want Ghislaine Maxwell to come before the Oversight Committee and answer these questions. Ghislaine Maxwell should never receive special treatment.”
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My political hot take is that US voters should be able to recall elected representatives via petition - at any time.
No more hiding behind election terms.
No more hiding behind election terms.
November 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
My political hot take is that US voters should be able to recall elected representatives via petition - at any time.
No more hiding behind election terms.
No more hiding behind election terms.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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The first and last lines of Joni Ernst’s legacy as a human on earth will be that she was instrumental in the confirmation of the Sec of Defense most hostile to women serving in military, and she knew that when she voted for him.
November 12, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The first and last lines of Joni Ernst’s legacy as a human on earth will be that she was instrumental in the confirmation of the Sec of Defense most hostile to women serving in military, and she knew that when she voted for him.
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🔥 @RepJoeNeguse: “Most of 🇺🇸 will find this REPUGNANT. These senators are guaranteeing themselves million-dollar paydays.”
Bipartisan horror at @SenatorHagerty & @MarshaBlackburn’s greedy money grab snuck inside the funding bill— rewarding themselves for getting investigated.
Bipartisan horror at @SenatorHagerty & @MarshaBlackburn’s greedy money grab snuck inside the funding bill— rewarding themselves for getting investigated.
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 AM
🔥 @RepJoeNeguse: “Most of 🇺🇸 will find this REPUGNANT. These senators are guaranteeing themselves million-dollar paydays.”
Bipartisan horror at @SenatorHagerty & @MarshaBlackburn’s greedy money grab snuck inside the funding bill— rewarding themselves for getting investigated.
Bipartisan horror at @SenatorHagerty & @MarshaBlackburn’s greedy money grab snuck inside the funding bill— rewarding themselves for getting investigated.
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Get up
Stand up...
Stand up...
November 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Get up
Stand up...
Stand up...
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Jeffries: We are not going to be lectured by anyone on the other side of the aisle about fiscal responsibility when the bill that you just passed is the most fiscally irresponsible piece of legislation ever…
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Jeffries: We are not going to be lectured by anyone on the other side of the aisle about fiscal responsibility when the bill that you just passed is the most fiscally irresponsible piece of legislation ever…
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81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
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WATCH — @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social : “My amendment would redirect that $40 BILLION from Argentina to fund the ACA subsidies for two years… a far better use of taxpayer dollars.”
Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?
Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?
November 12, 2025 at 5:17 AM
WATCH — @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social : “My amendment would redirect that $40 BILLION from Argentina to fund the ACA subsidies for two years… a far better use of taxpayer dollars.”
Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?
Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?
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NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
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ICYMI!
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November 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
ICYMI!
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NEW: I examined what we know about one of the most disturbing Epstein allegations involving Donald Trump, from a victim's forgotten testimony in 2021.
"Jane Doe" said under oath that Epstein brought her at 14 years old to Mar-a-Lago to meet Trump. /
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"Jane Doe" said under oath that Epstein brought her at 14 years old to Mar-a-Lago to meet Trump. /
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What happened to Jane, a baby?
A victim’s testimony raises questions about what Donald Trump knew about Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of minors, and when
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November 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
NEW: I examined what we know about one of the most disturbing Epstein allegations involving Donald Trump, from a victim's forgotten testimony in 2021.
"Jane Doe" said under oath that Epstein brought her at 14 years old to Mar-a-Lago to meet Trump. /
jacquelinesweet.substack.com/p/what-happe...
"Jane Doe" said under oath that Epstein brought her at 14 years old to Mar-a-Lago to meet Trump. /
jacquelinesweet.substack.com/p/what-happe...
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SCOOP: Alexander Smirnov, the FBI informant convicted of lying about a fake bribery scheme involving the Bidens has been quietly released from prison just months into a six-year sentence—raising concern he could be pardoned by Trump any moment.
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FBI Informant Who Lied About Bidens Quietly Released From Jail Sparking Trump Pardon Fears
Alexander Smirnov was quietly furloughed from prison months ago.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
SCOOP: Alexander Smirnov, the FBI informant convicted of lying about a fake bribery scheme involving the Bidens has been quietly released from prison just months into a six-year sentence—raising concern he could be pardoned by Trump any moment.
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@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com A tremendous show this evening from beginning to end — thank you for the education and perspective.
November 11, 2025 at 4:15 AM
@lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com A tremendous show this evening from beginning to end — thank you for the education and perspective.
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Even though this happened two weeks ago I just saw it. ICE shoot a US Marshall. This is how untrained these idiots are.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
ICE agent wounds deputy U.S. marshal and TikTok streamer, who is charged with assault
Carlitos Ricardo Parias was charged Tuesday night with assault on a federal officer after the immigration operation in L.A. in which the suspect and a U.S. marshal were injured.
www.latimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Even though this happened two weeks ago I just saw it. ICE shoot a US Marshall. This is how untrained these idiots are.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...