Kari Johnson
@karijohn.bsky.social
Animal lover, bleeding heart liberal, wife of USAF retired husband, grandma, aging services non-profit strategic director. karij at Daily Kos. 💙Stronger Together 💙Resist 💙Revolution
Lock him up.
Generative AI has been used to create nonconsensual porn for years—but Grok appears unique in its permissiveness, its lack of safeguards, and its ability to turn the images into viral phenomena, @matteowong.bsky.social writes.
Elon Musk’s Pornography Machine
On X, sexual harassment and perhaps even child abuse are the latest memes.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Lock him up.
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"Regional offices abruptly disappeared in a rushed reorganization. New policies were rolled out only to be canceled or changed, prompting confused customers to jam the phones and the website, which crashed repeatedly..."
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How Social Security has gotten worse under Trump
Customer service deteriorated by key measures as the agency enacted sweeping cuts in Trump’s second term, internal data and interviews show.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:55 PM
"Regional offices abruptly disappeared in a rushed reorganization. New policies were rolled out only to be canceled or changed, prompting confused customers to jam the phones and the website, which crashed repeatedly..."
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All these doctors going on TV and posting on social media their comments that Trump’s self-medicating regimen and diet are unhealthy just need to mind their own business and let the man do his own research.
January 3, 2026 at 12:03 AM
All these doctors going on TV and posting on social media their comments that Trump’s self-medicating regimen and diet are unhealthy just need to mind their own business and let the man do his own research.
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“A lot of people are going to feel terrified, petrified, scared of what’s going to happen next."
What Trump's Medicaid cuts mean for two podcasters with Down syndrome
Medicaid-funded services are their lifeline—and make their work possible.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
“A lot of people are going to feel terrified, petrified, scared of what’s going to happen next."
What legacy is this corrupt arse thinking he will leave at all. He will be a footnote in history, a warning of what not to do.
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Justice Kavanaugh, who humiliated himself on the record, now concerned his racism will dominate his “legacy”
There is a version of Brett Kavanaugh permanently preserved in the congressional record, tearfully explaining slang like “boofing,” angrily insisting he liked beer, and treating a Supreme Court confir...
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January 2, 2026 at 9:48 PM
What legacy is this corrupt arse thinking he will leave at all. He will be a footnote in history, a warning of what not to do.
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I thought Andor was one of the best series I have watched and season 2 really drove it home. I love the way article articulates this and the message of Andor: Hope. This represents the perfect example of the welcome to the rebellion of all the episodes. Feels timely.
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'Andor' Season 2's Opening Remains One of Its Best Moments
Welcome to the circle.
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January 2, 2026 at 9:08 PM
I thought Andor was one of the best series I have watched and season 2 really drove it home. I love the way article articulates this and the message of Andor: Hope. This represents the perfect example of the welcome to the rebellion of all the episodes. Feels timely.
gizmodo.com/andor-season...
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There’s a perfectly plausible explanation for Trump falling asleep in meetings, slurring his words, and having swollen ankles and bruises on his hands — he’s dying
January 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM
There’s a perfectly plausible explanation for Trump falling asleep in meetings, slurring his words, and having swollen ankles and bruises on his hands — he’s dying
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As the Trump regime keeps shredding climate policy, instead of more media coverage, more probing into how this is playing out, researchers found climate reporting in five major US newspapers fell a third in 2025 from 2024, and more than two-thirds from 2021. www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
The great climate vibe shift of 2025
In 2025, energy “dominance” and “abundance” entered the lexicon, while “climate change” was pushed out.
www.canarymedia.com
January 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
As the Trump regime keeps shredding climate policy, instead of more media coverage, more probing into how this is playing out, researchers found climate reporting in five major US newspapers fell a third in 2025 from 2024, and more than two-thirds from 2021. www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...
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Who to believe? Putin? Trump? A former CIA operations chief? Hard to choose when faced with 2 pathological, megalomaniacal liars vs. someone trained to deceive as part their job. But the CIA guy’s assertions provide more corroboration for what we can all see. www.rawstory.com/alternet-pos...
Ex-CIA chief details Putin’s manipulation of 'incredibly naïve' Trump'
During the final months of his life, the late conservative Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) wasn't shy about attacking U.S. President Donald Trump over his dealings with Russian President Vladimir Putin. ...
www.rawstory.com
January 2, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Who to believe? Putin? Trump? A former CIA operations chief? Hard to choose when faced with 2 pathological, megalomaniacal liars vs. someone trained to deceive as part their job. But the CIA guy’s assertions provide more corroboration for what we can all see. www.rawstory.com/alternet-pos...
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Okay if this dude is now getting quarterly or monthly dementia tests (while still not understanding what they are) then the state of the trumpennoggin is pretty dire indeed.
Yes, let’s have Trump and Gavin Newsom each take a cognitive test in real time and broadcast this.
January 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Okay if this dude is now getting quarterly or monthly dementia tests (while still not understanding what they are) then the state of the trumpennoggin is pretty dire indeed.
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Zohran’s inauguration brimmed w/the energy that NYC is “a shining beacon of possibility” per @jumaane.bsky.social.
Amidst the darkness of authoritarianism, inequality & hate, we have a chance to show what’s possible.
That’s always been our mission as New Yorkers—it was profoundly renewed today.
Amidst the darkness of authoritarianism, inequality & hate, we have a chance to show what’s possible.
That’s always been our mission as New Yorkers—it was profoundly renewed today.
January 1, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Zohran’s inauguration brimmed w/the energy that NYC is “a shining beacon of possibility” per @jumaane.bsky.social.
Amidst the darkness of authoritarianism, inequality & hate, we have a chance to show what’s possible.
That’s always been our mission as New Yorkers—it was profoundly renewed today.
Amidst the darkness of authoritarianism, inequality & hate, we have a chance to show what’s possible.
That’s always been our mission as New Yorkers—it was profoundly renewed today.
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Kevin Drum was the first journalist to really get into the ties between lead and crime rates (not just serial killers) and I think it is one of the most important articles we’ve ever done www.motherjones.com/environment/...
January 1, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Kevin Drum was the first journalist to really get into the ties between lead and crime rates (not just serial killers) and I think it is one of the most important articles we’ve ever done www.motherjones.com/environment/...
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Happy New Year, I wish all the antifa members, radical left scum squads and more broadly those who believe in decency a lot of fun, love, good health for 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Happy New Year, I wish all the antifa members, radical left scum squads and more broadly those who believe in decency a lot of fun, love, good health for 2026.
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Happy New Year #bsky friends. In 2026 we will be #StrongerTogether and continue the fight but today I hope you rest and find joy.
#HappyNewYear
#HappyNewYear
a happy new year greeting card with fireworks in the background
ALT: a happy new year greeting card with fireworks in the background
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January 1, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Happy New Year #bsky friends. In 2026 we will be #StrongerTogether and continue the fight but today I hope you rest and find joy.
#HappyNewYear
#HappyNewYear
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Mamdani, Democratic Socialist Muslim American Immigrant Mayor of NYC.
Gotta love it.
Gotta love it.
BREAKING: Democrat Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor of New York City, taking the oath of office at an historic subway station in Manhattan.
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station
Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City. He was sworn in around midnight Thursday. He is the city’s first Muslim mayor, its first of South Asian descent and the first to be born in Africa.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Mamdani, Democratic Socialist Muslim American Immigrant Mayor of NYC.
Gotta love it.
Gotta love it.
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A malignant narcissist is incapable of withstanding ridicule, so please share this as widely as possible.
Thanking you all in advance, Mar🐫
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Thanking you all in advance, Mar🐫
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Somebody Needs to Tell Trump Everybody Is Laughing at Him
His worst fear has already come true.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:03 PM
A malignant narcissist is incapable of withstanding ridicule, so please share this as widely as possible.
Thanking you all in advance, Mar🐫
🙏
shorturl.at/mcfqd
Thanking you all in advance, Mar🐫
🙏
shorturl.at/mcfqd
WTF. Can this be stopped?
December 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM
WTF. Can this be stopped?
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Never forget this: The forces undermining our democracy, rigging our economy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. We must keep fighting in 2026 and beyond.
December 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Never forget this: The forces undermining our democracy, rigging our economy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. We must keep fighting in 2026 and beyond.
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This is sweet. Made me 😁😭🤣💙💙
December 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This is sweet. Made me 😁😭🤣💙💙
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NEW: Four key lessons that we can and must take out of 2025.
It was a long and difficult year as President Donald Trump and his administration sought to push America into authoritarianism. But, they are losing — and we can get through this.
Closing out the year at Law Dork:
It was a long and difficult year as President Donald Trump and his administration sought to push America into authoritarianism. But, they are losing — and we can get through this.
Closing out the year at Law Dork:
The four key lessons that we can and must take out of 2025
It was a long and difficult year as President Donald Trump and his administration sought to push America into authoritarianism. But, they are losing — and we can get through this.
www.lawdork.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:15 PM
NEW: Four key lessons that we can and must take out of 2025.
It was a long and difficult year as President Donald Trump and his administration sought to push America into authoritarianism. But, they are losing — and we can get through this.
Closing out the year at Law Dork:
It was a long and difficult year as President Donald Trump and his administration sought to push America into authoritarianism. But, they are losing — and we can get through this.
Closing out the year at Law Dork:
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We now have the 8-hour deposition that Smith gave the House behind closed doors. It's largely predictable, but there are a few important points to emphasize. I've recorded a Youtube on it that will be posted shortly at www.youtube.com/@TalkingFeds
Talking Feds with Harry Litman
Welcome to Talking Feds! Talking Feds is a roundtable discussion that brings together prominent former government officials, journalists, and special guests for a dynamic and in-depth analysis of the ...
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December 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
We now have the 8-hour deposition that Smith gave the House behind closed doors. It's largely predictable, but there are a few important points to emphasize. I've recorded a Youtube on it that will be posted shortly at www.youtube.com/@TalkingFeds
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Smith: He was getting calls from people he trusts, people he relies on—and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol. That’s very important evidence for criminal intent in our case.
December 31, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Smith: He was getting calls from people he trusts, people he relies on—and he still refused to come to the aid of the people at the Capitol. That’s very important evidence for criminal intent in our case.
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At Law Dork today, I highlighted "four key lessons that we can and must take out of 2025." www.lawdork.com/p/four-lesso...
As I did that, Trump announced that he was giving up on his National Guard efforts in states where the action is opposed by the state — illustrating all four of my points.
As I did that, Trump announced that he was giving up on his National Guard efforts in states where the action is opposed by the state — illustrating all four of my points.
December 31, 2025 at 10:17 PM
At Law Dork today, I highlighted "four key lessons that we can and must take out of 2025." www.lawdork.com/p/four-lesso...
As I did that, Trump announced that he was giving up on his National Guard efforts in states where the action is opposed by the state — illustrating all four of my points.
As I did that, Trump announced that he was giving up on his National Guard efforts in states where the action is opposed by the state — illustrating all four of my points.