Gina Rau
@ginarau.bsky.social
Brand and communications strategist. Advisor to founders and local business owners. Fueled by nature, hugs and a generous glass of wine.
OC -> PNW -> Midwest
#communications #reputation
OC -> PNW -> Midwest
#communications #reputation
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The Trump administration is now seeking to generate leverage against election officials by threatening them with criminal prosecution. We know where this ends.
How to help make future elections go your way
(Troops on streets and detaining political opponents too, and these are already underway)
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/u...
(Troops on streets and detaining political opponents too, and these are already underway)
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/u...
Justice Dept. Explores Using Criminal Charges Against Election Officials
www.nytimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The Trump administration is now seeking to generate leverage against election officials by threatening them with criminal prosecution. We know where this ends.
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Mike Johnson is voting to cut Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.
July 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Mike Johnson is voting to cut Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.
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No sales tax on gun silencers? This is crazy shit.
Rep. Dean: "The senators voted on this not knowing exactly what was in the bill. I bet they loved the part about no sales tax on silencers. Really, folks? We want to make silencers more plentiful in this country at the behest of the representative who owns gun stores? Conflicts of interest abound."
July 3, 2025 at 1:59 AM
No sales tax on gun silencers? This is crazy shit.
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The economy got half a percentage point smaller last quarter
July 3, 2025 at 1:43 AM
The economy got half a percentage point smaller last quarter
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"My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and a unifier. That's what I want to be. A peacemaker and a unifier."
-Donald Trump, January 2025
-Donald Trump, January 2025
June 22, 2025 at 4:54 AM
"My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and a unifier. That's what I want to be. A peacemaker and a unifier."
-Donald Trump, January 2025
-Donald Trump, January 2025
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The top .1% stops paying into social security by January 19th.
Scrapping the cap would generate up to $388 billion per year and keep Social Security solvent.
Social Security is only being depleted because we refuse to make people pay their fair share.
Scrapping the cap would generate up to $388 billion per year and keep Social Security solvent.
Social Security is only being depleted because we refuse to make people pay their fair share.
Social Security's insolvency date is now a year earlier. Here's how it could impact your benefits.
Social Security is dipping into its trust fund to pay current retirees, with spending outpacing its revenue from payroll taxes.
www.cbsnews.com
June 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The top .1% stops paying into social security by January 19th.
Scrapping the cap would generate up to $388 billion per year and keep Social Security solvent.
Social Security is only being depleted because we refuse to make people pay their fair share.
Scrapping the cap would generate up to $388 billion per year and keep Social Security solvent.
Social Security is only being depleted because we refuse to make people pay their fair share.
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Helicopters.
Armed troops wearing masks.
All for a freaking military-grade raid at a flea market that appears to have resulted in two measly arrests.
DHS and ICE are out of control.
ktla.com/news/local-n...
Armed troops wearing masks.
All for a freaking military-grade raid at a flea market that appears to have resulted in two measly arrests.
DHS and ICE are out of control.
ktla.com/news/local-n...
Dozens of heavily armed ICE agents swarm popular L.A. County swap meet
With a Department of Homeland Security helicopter circling, several dozens of heavily armed, masked ICE agents dressed in military tactical gear raided one of the most popular swaps meets in Southe…
ktla.com
June 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Helicopters.
Armed troops wearing masks.
All for a freaking military-grade raid at a flea market that appears to have resulted in two measly arrests.
DHS and ICE are out of control.
ktla.com/news/local-n...
Armed troops wearing masks.
All for a freaking military-grade raid at a flea market that appears to have resulted in two measly arrests.
DHS and ICE are out of control.
ktla.com/news/local-n...
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When the Trump assassination attempts happened, Democrats were among the first to call out the political violence. But now, that seems to only run one way. That’s how badly Trump has damaged the soul of the Republican Party. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
State & Federal Charges In Minnesota
Around 11 p.m.
open.substack.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
When the Trump assassination attempts happened, Democrats were among the first to call out the political violence. But now, that seems to only run one way. That’s how badly Trump has damaged the soul of the Republican Party. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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It's official: The White House wants to cut funding for the 988 LGBTQ+ suicide and crisis hotline for kids.
Make no mistake: this cruelty could cost young lives.
We need to keep fighting back.
Make no mistake: this cruelty could cost young lives.
We need to keep fighting back.
June 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
It's official: The White House wants to cut funding for the 988 LGBTQ+ suicide and crisis hotline for kids.
Make no mistake: this cruelty could cost young lives.
We need to keep fighting back.
Make no mistake: this cruelty could cost young lives.
We need to keep fighting back.
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“Southern Baptists voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to call for the overturning of the Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage, with strategists citing the successful effort that overturned the right to legal abortions as a possible blueprint for the new fight.”
Southern Baptists Call to Overturn Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
The nation’s largest Protestant denomination was motivated by conservative Christians’ success in reversing Roe v. Wade.
www.nytimes.com
June 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
“Southern Baptists voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to call for the overturning of the Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage, with strategists citing the successful effort that overturned the right to legal abortions as a possible blueprint for the new fight.”
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Great use of taxpayer funds.
June 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Great use of taxpayer funds.
There’s a growing list of things that worry me but almost always on top is a lack of trust. People don’t know who to listen to.
Leaders, elected officials, companies, neighbors, media all have different stories which make it impossible for the average person to fully believe and trust anyone.
Leaders, elected officials, companies, neighbors, media all have different stories which make it impossible for the average person to fully believe and trust anyone.
June 9, 2025 at 12:17 AM
There’s a growing list of things that worry me but almost always on top is a lack of trust. People don’t know who to listen to.
Leaders, elected officials, companies, neighbors, media all have different stories which make it impossible for the average person to fully believe and trust anyone.
Leaders, elected officials, companies, neighbors, media all have different stories which make it impossible for the average person to fully believe and trust anyone.
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What happened to states’ rights, Kristi?
June 8, 2025 at 1:54 AM
What happened to states’ rights, Kristi?
I appreciate the spice in this year's super bowl ads. Harrison Ford driving a Jeep, David Beckham Ben Affleck famous. We're all feeling spicy these days.
February 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I appreciate the spice in this year's super bowl ads. Harrison Ford driving a Jeep, David Beckham Ben Affleck famous. We're all feeling spicy these days.
My daughter just had her first performance review at her first job (movie theater). Stellar marks. Coworkers and managers love working with her. She's loyal and reliable. Customers give positive praise.
They made a big deal about her raise: 17 cents. Under 1%.
Why bother?
They made a big deal about her raise: 17 cents. Under 1%.
Why bother?
January 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
My daughter just had her first performance review at her first job (movie theater). Stellar marks. Coworkers and managers love working with her. She's loyal and reliable. Customers give positive praise.
They made a big deal about her raise: 17 cents. Under 1%.
Why bother?
They made a big deal about her raise: 17 cents. Under 1%.
Why bother?
Happy Lunar New Year. As a young buyer out of college, I have so many fond memories of the beautiful celebrations in China.
Today, we're eating dumplings and noodles and doing very little cleaning so we can hold on to the new year's energy. We need all the good fortune and luck for the year ahead.
Today, we're eating dumplings and noodles and doing very little cleaning so we can hold on to the new year's energy. We need all the good fortune and luck for the year ahead.
January 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Happy Lunar New Year. As a young buyer out of college, I have so many fond memories of the beautiful celebrations in China.
Today, we're eating dumplings and noodles and doing very little cleaning so we can hold on to the new year's energy. We need all the good fortune and luck for the year ahead.
Today, we're eating dumplings and noodles and doing very little cleaning so we can hold on to the new year's energy. We need all the good fortune and luck for the year ahead.
I didn't even know this was possible anywhere in the lower 48. Five hours later, the feels like temp is -9. But incredibly sunny. Might go for a walk.
January 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I didn't even know this was possible anywhere in the lower 48. Five hours later, the feels like temp is -9. But incredibly sunny. Might go for a walk.
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Dear Everyone in 2025: For your consideration, here’s my annual What’s In/What’s Out list.
January 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Dear Everyone in 2025: For your consideration, here’s my annual What’s In/What’s Out list.
Woke up feeling a bit giddy about my scheduled new year sesh with my bestie. Reflecting, dreaming.. and a bit of witchy magic ahead!
December 31, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Woke up feeling a bit giddy about my scheduled new year sesh with my bestie. Reflecting, dreaming.. and a bit of witchy magic ahead!
Traveling this week and missed our first Sioux Falls snow day. Hubs sent me an early morning pic of the puppy.
November 21, 2024 at 3:31 AM
Traveling this week and missed our first Sioux Falls snow day. Hubs sent me an early morning pic of the puppy.
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PSA & FYI:
An important tip about how BlueSky works!
There is no algorithm here, we are the algorithm. Reposts determines what gets seen by a bigger audience. Not likes.
Likes are feedback. Reposts are boosts.
If you want something to be seen by everyone: REPOST
There is no algorithm here, we are the algorithm. Reposts determines what gets seen by a bigger audience. Not likes.
Likes are feedback. Reposts are boosts.
If you want something to be seen by everyone: REPOST
November 19, 2024 at 7:27 PM
PSA & FYI:
Well, it's official: I'm here!
It's been on my ever-growing to-do list for weeks but "I'm on Blue Sky" was the most frequently repeated phrase by reporters at the media day I attended yesterday.
Pretty sure the cool kids are here, right?
It's been on my ever-growing to-do list for weeks but "I'm on Blue Sky" was the most frequently repeated phrase by reporters at the media day I attended yesterday.
Pretty sure the cool kids are here, right?
November 19, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Well, it's official: I'm here!
It's been on my ever-growing to-do list for weeks but "I'm on Blue Sky" was the most frequently repeated phrase by reporters at the media day I attended yesterday.
Pretty sure the cool kids are here, right?
It's been on my ever-growing to-do list for weeks but "I'm on Blue Sky" was the most frequently repeated phrase by reporters at the media day I attended yesterday.
Pretty sure the cool kids are here, right?