Gary M. Hartman
@garymhartmam.bsky.social
Former Herkimer County Legislator
Former Village of Herkimer Deputy Mayor and Village Trustee
Former Village of Herkimer Deputy Mayor and Village Trustee
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Our president is a joke (a very bad joke). So our country is becoming a joke.
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How to lobby Trump with Swiss precision: gifts, gold and gab
How the Swiss broke a diplomatic logjam on tariffs by arriving with tributes fit for a king.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Our president is a joke (a very bad joke). So our country is becoming a joke.
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Trump isn’t hiding it anymore: he’s weaponizing federal law enforcement to attack political rivals and continue the cover up of the Epstein Files.
Law enforcement isn’t his personal hit squad, and it’s past time for every Republican to go on record if they approve of this unacceptable behavior.
Law enforcement isn’t his personal hit squad, and it’s past time for every Republican to go on record if they approve of this unacceptable behavior.
November 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Trump isn’t hiding it anymore: he’s weaponizing federal law enforcement to attack political rivals and continue the cover up of the Epstein Files.
Law enforcement isn’t his personal hit squad, and it’s past time for every Republican to go on record if they approve of this unacceptable behavior.
Law enforcement isn’t his personal hit squad, and it’s past time for every Republican to go on record if they approve of this unacceptable behavior.
“Our National Guard troops did not sign up to police their own neighbors.”
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Trump’s Military Occupations of U.S. Cities Cost $473 Million and Rising
Trump’s campaign to quell dissent by deploying the American military to U.S. cities comes at an immense price.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
“Our National Guard troops did not sign up to police their own neighbors.”
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“Trump too often seems less like a president and more like someone who has stumbled upon a “Sim City: White House Edition” video game that he just can’t put down.”
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Trump’s White House renovation ambitions take a weird turn
Trump too often seems less like a president and more like someone who’s stumbled upon a “Sim City: White House Edition” video game he can’t put down.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
“Trump too often seems less like a president and more like someone who has stumbled upon a “Sim City: White House Edition” video game that he just can’t put down.”
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This right here is why people saying "they can't do that it's against the ADA" has always been one of the more frustrating things for disabled people to have to put up with. It's has not ever been enforced in a consistent way and when even the government can appeal a request...............
Yet another treaty ignored by the United States: Access and communication are fundamental rights in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which we signed in 2009.
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U.S. appeals order to use American Sign Language interpreters at White House briefings
The Justice Department is appealing an order for the White House to provide ASL interpretation during press briefings given by the press secretary or President Trump.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This right here is why people saying "they can't do that it's against the ADA" has always been one of the more frustrating things for disabled people to have to put up with. It's has not ever been enforced in a consistent way and when even the government can appeal a request...............
Trump is “keeping fossil fuel power plants open past their scheduled retirements — even though they are driving up electric bills and exposing residents to dangerous air, water and climate pollution.”
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Aging coal power plants, forced to stay open by Trump administration, are costing consumers millions
The Trump administration is illegally preventing coal power plants from retiring. The result? Consumers will be billed millions for inefficient, expensive energy, while enduring more pollution.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Trump is “keeping fossil fuel power plants open past their scheduled retirements — even though they are driving up electric bills and exposing residents to dangerous air, water and climate pollution.”
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Will be interesting to see how they react to Catholic bishops denouncing Pedon’s immigration policies.
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U.S. Catholic Bishops Oppose Trump's Mass Deportations In Powerful Statement
The rebuke adds to Pope Leo's critiques of the administration.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Will be interesting to see how they react to Catholic bishops denouncing Pedon’s immigration policies.
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US Catholic bishops condemn Trump administration's immigration enforcement reut.rs/49oU5Pz
US Catholic bishops condemn Trump administration's immigration enforcement
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a rare condemnation of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and advocated for "meaningful immigration reform."
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November 14, 2025 at 4:20 AM
US Catholic bishops condemn Trump administration's immigration enforcement reut.rs/49oU5Pz
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Trump’s Military Occupations of U.S. Cities Cost $473 Million and Rising
theintercept.com/2025/11/11/c...
theintercept.com/2025/11/11/c...
Trump’s Military Occupations of U.S. Cities Cost $473 Million and Rising
Trump’s campaign to quell dissent by deploying the American military to U.S. cities comes at an immense price.
theintercept.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Trump’s Military Occupations of U.S. Cities Cost $473 Million and Rising
theintercept.com/2025/11/11/c...
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Additional $ taken from ordinary Americans to give to the rich.
“These breaks come in addition to the…$4 trillion package of tax cuts that…Trump signed into law in July. The legislation, passed entirely by Repubs, heavily benefits businesses and the ultrawealthy.”
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“These breaks come in addition to the…$4 trillion package of tax cuts that…Trump signed into law in July. The legislation, passed entirely by Repubs, heavily benefits businesses and the ultrawealthy.”
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How the Trump Administration Is Giving Even More Tax Breaks to the Wealthy
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November 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Additional $ taken from ordinary Americans to give to the rich.
“These breaks come in addition to the…$4 trillion package of tax cuts that…Trump signed into law in July. The legislation, passed entirely by Repubs, heavily benefits businesses and the ultrawealthy.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
“These breaks come in addition to the…$4 trillion package of tax cuts that…Trump signed into law in July. The legislation, passed entirely by Repubs, heavily benefits businesses and the ultrawealthy.”
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Americans are losing health care, going hungry, and missing paychecks.
Meanwhile, the GOP is finding every way to hand more tax cuts to billionaires.
Their cruelty just doesn’t end.
Meanwhile, the GOP is finding every way to hand more tax cuts to billionaires.
Their cruelty just doesn’t end.
November 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Americans are losing health care, going hungry, and missing paychecks.
Meanwhile, the GOP is finding every way to hand more tax cuts to billionaires.
Their cruelty just doesn’t end.
Meanwhile, the GOP is finding every way to hand more tax cuts to billionaires.
Their cruelty just doesn’t end.
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Trump's order to change the Department of Defense's name to the 'Department of War' could cost an estimated $2B in taxpayer dollars.
November 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Trump's order to change the Department of Defense's name to the 'Department of War' could cost an estimated $2B in taxpayer dollars.
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@michaelfanone.bsky.social on Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino: "He's a very sadistic individual that clearly revels and takes joy in the pain and suffering of others. So I look forward to some accountability when it comes to Bovino and seeing that guy on the other side of jail cell bars."
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
@michaelfanone.bsky.social on Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino: "He's a very sadistic individual that clearly revels and takes joy in the pain and suffering of others. So I look forward to some accountability when it comes to Bovino and seeing that guy on the other side of jail cell bars."
Smith sought the phone records of eight senators as well as one member of the House during his investigation into Jan. 6, including those known to have spoken to President Trump during the riot at the Capitol.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Smith sought the phone records of eight senators as well as one member of the House during his investigation into Jan. 6, including those known to have spoken to President Trump during the riot at the Capitol.
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"#Medicaid doesn’t just help us now. It also helps Audrey prepare for her future," her mom Sarah tells Little Lobbyists.
Every kid deserves to be part of the community, have a chance go to school, and live surrounded by their families like Audrey does.
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Every kid deserves to be part of the community, have a chance go to school, and live surrounded by their families like Audrey does.
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Audrey's Story: Medicaid Keeps Kids and Families Together
Without Medicaid, Audrey could become a ward of the state, instead of at home with people who love her.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"#Medicaid doesn’t just help us now. It also helps Audrey prepare for her future," her mom Sarah tells Little Lobbyists.
Every kid deserves to be part of the community, have a chance go to school, and live surrounded by their families like Audrey does.
littlelobbyists.org/audreys-stor...
Every kid deserves to be part of the community, have a chance go to school, and live surrounded by their families like Audrey does.
littlelobbyists.org/audreys-stor...
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Heading out to meet @littlelobbyists.com activists & their Exec Dir @elenahung.bsky.social for Friendsgiving & pie at Third Wheel Brewing in St Peters, MO at 5:30-8PM. Join us for book signing,kid-friendly fun,&talk abt actions to help kids w complex medical needs #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomPower #MomSky
November 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Heading out to meet @littlelobbyists.com activists & their Exec Dir @elenahung.bsky.social for Friendsgiving & pie at Third Wheel Brewing in St Peters, MO at 5:30-8PM. Join us for book signing,kid-friendly fun,&talk abt actions to help kids w complex medical needs #AdvocacyMadeEasy #MomPower #MomSky
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It was so exciting to see #healthcare champion and @LittleLobbyist Community Engagement Coordinator, @victoriaschiano.bsky.social, join members of the @demwomencaucus.bsky.social earlier today to share how #Medicaid cuts are impacting her son, Cole
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November 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
It was so exciting to see #healthcare champion and @LittleLobbyist Community Engagement Coordinator, @victoriaschiano.bsky.social, join members of the @demwomencaucus.bsky.social earlier today to share how #Medicaid cuts are impacting her son, Cole
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