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Kara Donaldson
@karadonaldson.bsky.social
Feminist, proponent of critical thinking, loving your neighbor, gardening, and sharing beauty every day
I like reason and I love words. And I love truth!
Fascism places emotion over reason. Words become just tools to achieve the vision of the Leader. In our post-truth world, this takes the special form of the inversion of meaning: fascists call other people "fascists" and antisemites call other people "antisemites"
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"Antisemitism" and Antisemitism
The abuse of the word and the spread of the phenomenon
snyder.substack.com
March 15, 2025 at 2:06 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign to defend science research!
Defend the science and scientists that keep the public safe!
Please join science supporters, scientists, and experts in signing an open letter asking Congress to stand up against attempts to politicize or eliminate scientific roles, agencies, and federal resear...
sign.moveon.org
March 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
As well as scientists, I was there—I teach the humanities, mainly to STEM students at Rutgers. RU could lose $57m next year, due to Trump admin cuts to crucial scientific research to improve human health and the world—and educates our young people to the best of their ability and our democracy!
'Stand Up for Science': State House rally against research cuts | Video | NJ Spotlight News
Protesters rallied in Trenton on Friday against proposed cuts to scientific research, part of a nationwide "Stand Up for Science” campaign.
www.njspotlightnews.org
March 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Trento State House at noon!!
March 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Just the facts!
If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations.

If you're 45, that number is 74.7%.

If you're under 30, the number is 100%.
March 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Two fascists harassing a democratic leader of his people 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
I’m sure Putin is right now saying “Thank You” to Trump and Vance for abandoning American leadership and attacking our allies.
VP Vance to President Zelenskyy: Have you said thank you once?
February 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Sliding not deciding—time to decide what you will do
J. P. Hill on Substack
This Australia politician lays it out clear and straightforward.
substack.com
February 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
First US measles death in 10 years 😢❤️
The U.S. has officially recorded its first measles death since 2015. Texas health officials have confirmed that an unvaccinated child has passed away from measles amid a massive outbreak that has impacted nine counties in West Texas.

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February 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Medicaid covers costs for 62% of residents in nursing homes; check out the infographic or go to the link to see what Medicaid covers for elderly in your state. If like me you want the elderly to live with dignity and care, call your rep by NOON today, especially if you have a Republican rep
February 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Today’s Friday Starter Pack 2/21/2025
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February 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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February 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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📢 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 📢
📆 Thursday, March 6, 2025
⌚ 12:00 PM 2:00 PM
📌 NJ State House Annex, 145 West State Street, Trenton, NJ
February 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois, tells it like it is.
Rooting Against Trump’s America
We should take inspiration from opponents to this fascist regime, wherever in the world we find them
open.substack.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
When companies invest in DEI, they invest in people. Now's the time for Target to stand firm in its values, not retreat. Will you add your name to call on Target's leadership to reinstate its DEI programs?
Reinstate Target's DEI Programs NOW!
When companies invest in DEI, they invest in people. Now's the time for Target to stand firm in its values, not retreat. Will you add your name to call on Target's leadership to reinstate its DEI prog...
sign.moveon.org
February 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The true story behind the poem: a man who changed his mind
Forget Bonhoeffer. This is the Niemöller Moment
Change your mind. Get others to change their minds. Stand up. Speak out.
open.substack.com
February 19, 2025 at 3:30 AM
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ just like saying he’s going to claim Greenland tells Putin he can have Ukraine🔀🔀🔄
This is probably the most accurate take.
February 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Follow the money
Elon Musk’s staffers have taken an additional $7.4 million this week in expenses, bringing the total to $14.4 million.
February 14, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Time sees who is really running the USA
JoJoFromJerz on Substack
Oh fuck - this is NOT going to make the Tinkle Tape Traitor very happy. 🤭
substack.com
February 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Thank you @andykimnj.bsky.social from a New Jersey constituent! Thank you for showing up for democracy!
Senator Andy Kim just went to the USAID building, talked to the security guard there to confirm employees are being barred entry, and then did a press gaggle right there in front to call it out.

This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
February 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
If you plan to use power self-servingly, cruelly, and ruthlessly, you get rid of oversight. If you plan to lead with integrity, generosity, and integrity, you welcome oversight, so you can improve and improve the lives of others. (See comments for more)
BREAKING NEWS: Trump Fires at Least 12 Inspectors General Overnight in Legally Murky Move
A senior administration official said the move was an effort to let go of parts of the Biden administration that don’t “align” with the Trump administration.
open.substack.com
January 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I am not thanking McConnell. He could have impeached the insurrectionist rather than allowing him back in the White House to free dangerous criminals
I’m not from Alaska but I sent Senators Murkowski and Collin’s a thank you for voting against Hegsgeth saying the CDC data shows: About 41% of women and 26% of men experience sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner *reported* during their lifetime. Text and links below
January 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
New Jersey Needs Fair Ballots: “When NJ party bosses can rig the rules…Government stops being a tool for the public good and becomes a weapon for personal gain.” This corruption costs NJ tax payers everyday. Let your NJ state representatives know you want fair office block ballots.
Yael Bromberg: How Corrupt Ballots Enable Corrupt Politics - New Jersey Globe
OPINION People who aren’t from New Jersey have a lot of unfair things to say about our state.  They make jokes about pollution and the Turnpike, how
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January 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I’m not from Alaska but I sent Senators Murkowski and Collin’s a thank you for voting against Hegsgeth saying the CDC data shows: About 41% of women and 26% of men experience sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner *reported* during their lifetime. Text and links below
January 24, 2025 at 12:55 AM