KellyNorton
@kan4truth.bsky.social
Mom. Political junky. Anti-Trump and Anti-MAGA Registered Independent who wants to hold on to a functioning, healthy democracy! Where the rule of law and facts matter. Without a common set of facts we are headed down a very dangerous path. Truth matters.
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After visiting Darfur during the genocide-i went to DC to urge lawmakers to take action. The late Senator Paul Simon spoke of the Rwandan genocide “If just 100 ppl
had phoned in we would have done something”. So call Senators, Congress members, WH. Leave message
Capitol 202-224-3121
WH 202 456-1111
had phoned in we would have done something”. So call Senators, Congress members, WH. Leave message
Capitol 202-224-3121
WH 202 456-1111
February 2, 2025 at 12:41 AM
After visiting Darfur during the genocide-i went to DC to urge lawmakers to take action. The late Senator Paul Simon spoke of the Rwandan genocide “If just 100 ppl
had phoned in we would have done something”. So call Senators, Congress members, WH. Leave message
Capitol 202-224-3121
WH 202 456-1111
had phoned in we would have done something”. So call Senators, Congress members, WH. Leave message
Capitol 202-224-3121
WH 202 456-1111
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/u...
From Anguish to Aggression: Trump Goes on Offense After Midair Collision (Gift Article)
President Trump at moments of national tragedy has always been more comfortable finding fault than providing comfort or expressing empathy.
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January 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/u...
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“It’s an insult to the Capitol Police, to the rule of law and to the nation. If I accept a pardon, I’m continuing their propaganda, their gaslighting and all their falsehoods they’re putting out there about Jan. 6.” Good for her!
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/u...
Jan. 6 Defendant Shuns Trump’s Pardon, Likening ‘Stop the Steal’ to a ‘Cult’
Pamela Hemphill, 71, of Boise, Idaho, who served 60 days in prison, said it would be “an insult to the Capitol Police” if she accepted the pardon.
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“It’s an insult to the Capitol Police, to the rule of law and to the nation. If I accept a pardon, I’m continuing their propaganda, their gaslighting and all their falsehoods they’re putting out there about Jan. 6.” Good for her!
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/u...
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you don't say. already RAISING Rx drug costs. Next up: Higher food prices! hbr.org/2025/01/trum...
Trump’s Trade and Deportation Plans Could Be Disastrous for the U.S. Food Supply
In his first day of office, President Donald Trump made it clear that he intends to follow through on his campaign promise to dramatically increase the deportation of undocumented immigrants and use t...
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January 23, 2025 at 5:19 AM
you don't say. already RAISING Rx drug costs. Next up: Higher food prices! hbr.org/2025/01/trum...
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The house is starting another Jan 6 committee.
I actually look forward to re-litigating this. Let’s do it.
187 minutes of watching people assault cops, then pardoning them
Bring it on Mike
I actually look forward to re-litigating this. Let’s do it.
187 minutes of watching people assault cops, then pardoning them
Bring it on Mike
January 22, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The house is starting another Jan 6 committee.
I actually look forward to re-litigating this. Let’s do it.
187 minutes of watching people assault cops, then pardoning them
Bring it on Mike
I actually look forward to re-litigating this. Let’s do it.
187 minutes of watching people assault cops, then pardoning them
Bring it on Mike
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I have and will continue to. But you know why I say it here ? Because @bsky.app is 30m strong and growing quickly. The collective wisdom and influence of users here is far greater than any individual democrat.
I can't say it enough. Bluesky can be the influence that can counter RW media.
I can't say it enough. Bluesky can be the influence that can counter RW media.
No offense, Mark, but you have influence and power most of us don’t. Why don’t you speak up to those in DC you have connections with? Actions speak louder than words as you well know.
January 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I have and will continue to. But you know why I say it here ? Because @bsky.app is 30m strong and growing quickly. The collective wisdom and influence of users here is far greater than any individual democrat.
I can't say it enough. Bluesky can be the influence that can counter RW media.
I can't say it enough. Bluesky can be the influence that can counter RW media.
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So let me get this straight, Rev Lorenzo Sewell gave an over the top prayer at the inauguration, and then literally launched a crypto coin after?
This is just the biggest grift in human history. Ever. OMG
This is just the biggest grift in human history. Ever. OMG
January 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
So let me get this straight, Rev Lorenzo Sewell gave an over the top prayer at the inauguration, and then literally launched a crypto coin after?
This is just the biggest grift in human history. Ever. OMG
This is just the biggest grift in human history. Ever. OMG
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Section 3(b)(i) of President Trump’s 01/21/25 misleadingly named EO “ending illegal discrimination” provides:
“Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity), is hereby revoked.” There goes six decades of progress toward justice begun by LBJ.
“Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity), is hereby revoked.” There goes six decades of progress toward justice begun by LBJ.
January 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Section 3(b)(i) of President Trump’s 01/21/25 misleadingly named EO “ending illegal discrimination” provides:
“Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity), is hereby revoked.” There goes six decades of progress toward justice begun by LBJ.
“Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity), is hereby revoked.” There goes six decades of progress toward justice begun by LBJ.
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MURKOWSKI comes out against Hegseth for DOD, first GOP opponent. "The leader of the Department of Defense must demonstrate and model the standards of behavior and character we expect of all servicemembers, and Mr. Hegseth’s nomination to the role poses significant concerns that I cannot overlook."
January 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
MURKOWSKI comes out against Hegseth for DOD, first GOP opponent. "The leader of the Department of Defense must demonstrate and model the standards of behavior and character we expect of all servicemembers, and Mr. Hegseth’s nomination to the role poses significant concerns that I cannot overlook."
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‘A Betrayal, a Mockery’: Police Express Outrage Over Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons ... GOOD, now demand Rs condemn. hold Trump responsible if these people commit other crimes. And stop supporting felons for president. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/u...
‘A Betrayal, a Mockery’: Police Express Outrage Over Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons
More than 150 officers from the Capitol Police and the D.C. police were injured when a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol four years ago.
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
‘A Betrayal, a Mockery’: Police Express Outrage Over Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons ... GOOD, now demand Rs condemn. hold Trump responsible if these people commit other crimes. And stop supporting felons for president. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/u...
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JD Vance said Sunday that “if you committed violence on that day, obviously you shouldn’t be pardoned.” Ha! www.thebulwark.com/p/all-out-as...
An All-Out Assault on the Rule of Law
Trump won’t let laws get in the way of his power.
www.thebulwark.com
January 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
JD Vance said Sunday that “if you committed violence on that day, obviously you shouldn’t be pardoned.” Ha! www.thebulwark.com/p/all-out-as...
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NEW: The Fraternal Order of Police, the largest police union in the U.S that endorsed Trump in the election condemns his pardon of violent Jan. 6 rioters:
“Crimes against law enforcement are not just attacks on individuals or public safety —they are attacks on society and undermine the rule of law”
“Crimes against law enforcement are not just attacks on individuals or public safety —they are attacks on society and undermine the rule of law”
January 22, 2025 at 4:15 AM
NEW: The Fraternal Order of Police, the largest police union in the U.S that endorsed Trump in the election condemns his pardon of violent Jan. 6 rioters:
“Crimes against law enforcement are not just attacks on individuals or public safety —they are attacks on society and undermine the rule of law”
“Crimes against law enforcement are not just attacks on individuals or public safety —they are attacks on society and undermine the rule of law”
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President Trump moved quickly on Monday to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization, a move that public health experts say will undermine the nation’s standing as a global health leader and make it harder to fight the next pandemic. nyti.ms/4hilymo
Trump Withdraws U.S. from World Health Organization
Public health experts say U.S. withdrawal from the W.H.O. would undermine the nation’s standing as a global health leader and make it harder to fight the next pandemic.
nyti.ms
January 21, 2025 at 1:33 AM
President Trump moved quickly on Monday to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization, a move that public health experts say will undermine the nation’s standing as a global health leader and make it harder to fight the next pandemic. nyti.ms/4hilymo
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