Florence Barba
@florence111424.bsky.social
Spouse, Mom, Grandma. Animal lover. Owned by two cats. I don't want to be rude, but please, no DMs. Life long Liberal. So glad to be here on Bluesky!💙 🌈
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The tables will turn,” Gov. Pritzker warned, revealing that Illinois’ attorney general is now investigating ICE and DHS misconduct in Chicago. Accountability is coming — and no badge will be enough to hide behind. 👏🏽👏🏽
December 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The tables will turn,” Gov. Pritzker warned, revealing that Illinois’ attorney general is now investigating ICE and DHS misconduct in Chicago. Accountability is coming — and no badge will be enough to hide behind. 👏🏽👏🏽
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Mark Kelly: “Pete Hegseth is not a serious person. He’s unqualified for this job. I think he is the least qualified Secretary of Defense in the history of our country by far. & this President thinks he can bully & intimidate people? He’s not gonna stop me from speaking out & holding him accountable”
November 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Mark Kelly: “Pete Hegseth is not a serious person. He’s unqualified for this job. I think he is the least qualified Secretary of Defense in the history of our country by far. & this President thinks he can bully & intimidate people? He’s not gonna stop me from speaking out & holding him accountable”
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My friends, there is no ‘Department of War’ or ‘Secretary of War’ in America.
There is a Department of Defense and a Secretary of Defense.
Neither has the right to murder.
“Kill them all” is a confession to murder under American law.
There is a Department of Defense and a Secretary of Defense.
Neither has the right to murder.
“Kill them all” is a confession to murder under American law.
December 1, 2025 at 2:26 AM
My friends, there is no ‘Department of War’ or ‘Secretary of War’ in America.
There is a Department of Defense and a Secretary of Defense.
Neither has the right to murder.
“Kill them all” is a confession to murder under American law.
There is a Department of Defense and a Secretary of Defense.
Neither has the right to murder.
“Kill them all” is a confession to murder under American law.
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Fascinating when the NYTimes decides to be a newspaper versus when they don't.
November 30, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Fascinating when the NYTimes decides to be a newspaper versus when they don't.
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New Yorkers kept telling me the same thing: they’re thinking of leaving because they can’t afford to raise their kids here. Universal childcare isn’t just a promise — it’s how we make this a city for everyone.
December 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
New Yorkers kept telling me the same thing: they’re thinking of leaving because they can’t afford to raise their kids here. Universal childcare isn’t just a promise — it’s how we make this a city for everyone.
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Amazon workers go on strike world-wide. “From Germany to Bangladesh, thousands of workers walked off the job on Friday and marched against Amazon’s labor practices to push for better wages, working conditions, and union protections." www.commondreams.org/news/make-am...
Global Black Friday Strikes Against Amazon Target 'Techno-Authoritarian' Assault on Workers | Common Dreams
"We are joining Make Amazon Pay to demand the most basic rights: safety, dignity, and the chance to go home alive," said one Amazon worker from India.
www.commondreams.org
November 30, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Amazon workers go on strike world-wide. “From Germany to Bangladesh, thousands of workers walked off the job on Friday and marched against Amazon’s labor practices to push for better wages, working conditions, and union protections." www.commondreams.org/news/make-am...
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"Americans say Trump has done more to raise prices than lower them by 2-to-1: New poll"
Ya think???
#TheAlliedForces
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Ya think???
#TheAlliedForces
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
December 1, 2025 at 12:09 AM
"Americans say Trump has done more to raise prices than lower them by 2-to-1: New poll"
Ya think???
#TheAlliedForces
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Ya think???
#TheAlliedForces
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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They seem nervous
November 30, 2025 at 10:55 PM
They seem nervous
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No child should go hungry simply because their parents are immigrants. As mayor, I’ll join @newyorkstateag.bsky.social in using every lever of government for the families who fear if they can afford tomorrow’s meals.
November 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
No child should go hungry simply because their parents are immigrants. As mayor, I’ll join @newyorkstateag.bsky.social in using every lever of government for the families who fear if they can afford tomorrow’s meals.
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Yes we have a problem with it along with members of your own party.
November 30, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Yes we have a problem with it along with members of your own party.
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We have a cabinet level Secretary of State, a diplomatic corps, Special Envoys, and Defense team to do this work.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
November 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
We have a cabinet level Secretary of State, a diplomatic corps, Special Envoys, and Defense team to do this work.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
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Once again, it's not the average citizen benefiting from Trump's presidency. (Who's betting there is some kind of payback for services rendered deal somewhere?)
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Trump Grants Clemency To Private Equity Executive Who Defrauded Thousands
David Gentile was convicted in August 2024 for defrauding more than 10,000 victims.
www.huffpost.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Once again, it's not the average citizen benefiting from Trump's presidency. (Who's betting there is some kind of payback for services rendered deal somewhere?)
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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In case you’re in the mood for some good news . . .
November 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
In case you’re in the mood for some good news . . .
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CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
November 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
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He needs to be removed from office and all those protecting his incompetence, charged.
All that talk they were doing - was projection.
All that talk they were doing - was projection.
November 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
He needs to be removed from office and all those protecting his incompetence, charged.
All that talk they were doing - was projection.
All that talk they were doing - was projection.
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The deranged madman now threatens to blow up commercial airliners flying in and out of Venezuela.
November 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The deranged madman now threatens to blow up commercial airliners flying in and out of Venezuela.
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4 people killed & 10 others hospitalized with injuries following a shooting at a California banquet hall where a family was hosting a celebration Saturday night
"Our No. 1 priority right now is identifying the suspect"
"Our No. 1 priority right now is identifying the suspect"
4 killed, 10 injured in shooting during family celebration in California banquet hall
Victims ranged from children to adults, a San Joaquin County Sheriff's spokesperson said. No information about the gunman has been developed, she said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:45 AM
4 people killed & 10 others hospitalized with injuries following a shooting at a California banquet hall where a family was hosting a celebration Saturday night
"Our No. 1 priority right now is identifying the suspect"
"Our No. 1 priority right now is identifying the suspect"
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Just imagine Mike Johnson’s face when we get this done.
Tell Congress to force a vote on extending ACA tax credits!
Tell Congress to force a vote on extending ACA tax credits!
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
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November 30, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Just imagine Mike Johnson’s face when we get this done.
Tell Congress to force a vote on extending ACA tax credits!
Tell Congress to force a vote on extending ACA tax credits!
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“Ah, just one more thing, sir. You’re blowing up those boats, saying they’re filled with drugs headed for the US. But then you go and pardon the guy who brought in 400 tons of cocaine. That’s billions of doses. Help me understand that.”
November 30, 2025 at 3:25 AM
“Ah, just one more thing, sir. You’re blowing up those boats, saying they’re filled with drugs headed for the US. But then you go and pardon the guy who brought in 400 tons of cocaine. That’s billions of doses. Help me understand that.”
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This ad on the DOJ website saddens me. Judges are supposed to be impartial & give fair consideration to evidence before making a decision. By calling immigration judges "deportation judges," it suggests a predetermined outcome. Hiring judges for a predetermined outcome is not American & is not just.
November 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This ad on the DOJ website saddens me. Judges are supposed to be impartial & give fair consideration to evidence before making a decision. By calling immigration judges "deportation judges," it suggests a predetermined outcome. Hiring judges for a predetermined outcome is not American & is not just.
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With all that is going on with Senator Kelly, I've noticed there isn't much chatter about the #EpsteinFiles. Hmmmmmm. Another distraction.
November 28, 2025 at 3:08 AM
With all that is going on with Senator Kelly, I've noticed there isn't much chatter about the #EpsteinFiles. Hmmmmmm. Another distraction.
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Even now, thinking about himself
November 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Even now, thinking about himself