Kate Sills
@katelynsills.com
Farm kid, Berkeley grad, software engineer, writer, and internationally-recognized speaker living in Sonora, CA.
Democratic Candidate for U.S. House, CA‑05
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Democratic Candidate for U.S. House, CA‑05
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Kate Sills
@katelynsills.com
· Nov 21
Kate Sills for Congress (CA-05)
www.katesills.com
My name is Kate Sills, and I'm running for Congress for my brother.
He's in the Navy & our military is being asked to kill civilians.
These are unlawful orders.
Now Trump has called for people like me, who are standing up for our military, to be hanged.
Can you help me?
www.katesills.com
He's in the Navy & our military is being asked to kill civilians.
These are unlawful orders.
Now Trump has called for people like me, who are standing up for our military, to be hanged.
Can you help me?
www.katesills.com
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BREAKING: The House Judiciary Committee has released Jack Smith's 255-page deposition transcript: judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
December 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM
BREAKING: The House Judiciary Committee has released Jack Smith's 255-page deposition transcript: judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
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DC does not have a triumphal arch, despite all its other Roman architecture, because they are an imperial and not a republican symbol. They became reserved for the Caesars, and the Arc de Triomphe is a monument to Napoleon. If this dumb thing gets built, the only acceptable course is to demolish it.
Congress should stop this.
Also, if Trump wants to enjoy an imitation of the Arc de Triomphe done in a style and at a place congenial to him, he can visit the Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang, completed in 1982.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Also, if Trump wants to enjoy an imitation of the Arc de Triomphe done in a style and at a place congenial to him, he can visit the Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang, completed in 1982.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Trump says construction of the ‘Triumphal Arch’ to begin in ‘2 months’
The monument would be a centerpiece of the White House’s plans for America’s 250th birthday.
www.politico.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:08 PM
DC does not have a triumphal arch, despite all its other Roman architecture, because they are an imperial and not a republican symbol. They became reserved for the Caesars, and the Arc de Triomphe is a monument to Napoleon. If this dumb thing gets built, the only acceptable course is to demolish it.
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Honored to be endorsed by former State Senator Pat Johnston!
Pat brings decades of public service experience and deep relationships across the district.
He served Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.
Thank you so much for your trust and support!
Pat brings decades of public service experience and deep relationships across the district.
He served Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.
Thank you so much for your trust and support!
December 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Honored to be endorsed by former State Senator Pat Johnston!
Pat brings decades of public service experience and deep relationships across the district.
He served Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.
Thank you so much for your trust and support!
Pat brings decades of public service experience and deep relationships across the district.
He served Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.
Thank you so much for your trust and support!
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The California DMV is in deep need of reform. Enraging stuff, uncovered by a team of reporters at @calmatters.org
calmatters.org/investigatio...
calmatters.org/investigatio...
December 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The California DMV is in deep need of reform. Enraging stuff, uncovered by a team of reporters at @calmatters.org
calmatters.org/investigatio...
calmatters.org/investigatio...
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Read the full article here. We're continuing to investigate U.S. strikes, so feel free to reach out. nyti.ms/4q5JZbG
December 31, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Read the full article here. We're continuing to investigate U.S. strikes, so feel free to reach out. nyti.ms/4q5JZbG
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These numbers are now 106-107 killed in 30 separate strikes. bsky.app/profile/trbr...
Both The New York Times and Airwars are tracking the U.S. strikes on boats in the Carribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean. 64 or 65 killed in 15 separate incidents.
NYT: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Airwars: airwars.org/conflict/u-s...
NYT: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Airwars: airwars.org/conflict/u-s...
Tracking U.S. Military Killings in Boat Attacks
In two months, the Trump administration has killed dozens of people it accused of smuggling drugs aboard boats. Here are the acknowledged strikes so far.
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:19 AM
These numbers are now 106-107 killed in 30 separate strikes. bsky.app/profile/trbr...
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“Self-deport” is a whitewashed way to describe “fleeing the country under the threat of state violence.” I agree with Maria here — it’s important to call that exactly what it is.
What. No.
Don't use their language, @newyorker.com that is not even a real word. What the hell is wrong with "flee" or like. "Flee this godforsaken country"
Don't use their language, @newyorker.com that is not even a real word. What the hell is wrong with "flee" or like. "Flee this godforsaken country"
![[email subject line] The New Yorker Daily The Mexican Couple Planning to Self-Deport](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:un7ax3cmaqemchu5tsqnymts/bafkreihkgcfyxr6m2klg63f4wxk5dinyipggr2fz6arzkunbtsduv543wu@jpeg)
December 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
“Self-deport” is a whitewashed way to describe “fleeing the country under the threat of state violence.” I agree with Maria here — it’s important to call that exactly what it is.
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Honored to be endorsed by Sierra Forward co-founder and former Deputy White House Chief of Staff Les Francis!
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December 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Honored to be endorsed by Sierra Forward co-founder and former Deputy White House Chief of Staff Les Francis!
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same honestly
normalize instead of “would this candidate have a beer with me” asking “would this candidate be folding laundry on a Monday night, and planning out the grocery list for Tuesday while doing so”
December 30, 2025 at 3:10 AM
same honestly
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An attack in violation of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter and the Take Care Clause of the Constitution.
Seemingly conducted as covert action and then casually disclosed by POTUS while calling into a radio show.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/p...
Seemingly conducted as covert action and then casually disclosed by POTUS while calling into a radio show.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/p...
Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast | CNN Politics
The CIA carried out a drone strike earlier this month on a port facility on the coast of Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, marking the first known US attack on a target inside that...
www.cnn.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:46 AM
An attack in violation of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter and the Take Care Clause of the Constitution.
Seemingly conducted as covert action and then casually disclosed by POTUS while calling into a radio show.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/p...
Seemingly conducted as covert action and then casually disclosed by POTUS while calling into a radio show.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/29/p...
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I'm honored to be endorsed by Richard Miles, an exceptional communicator, longtime advocate for Amador County, and the former Chair of the Amador County Democratic Central Committee.
Read the entire letter here!
Read the entire letter here!
December 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I'm honored to be endorsed by Richard Miles, an exceptional communicator, longtime advocate for Amador County, and the former Chair of the Amador County Democratic Central Committee.
Read the entire letter here!
Read the entire letter here!
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I'm not great about tooting my own horn. But as an independent journalist whose work is reliant on contributions from my readers, it's part of the job.
So here's a post and thread on my work over the last year and beyond -- and why you, reader, should subscribe.
(Plus, shameless dog photos!)
So here's a post and thread on my work over the last year and beyond -- and why you, reader, should subscribe.
(Plus, shameless dog photos!)
The roundup -- and a request for your support
My year-end pitch for your paid subscription
radleybalko.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I'm not great about tooting my own horn. But as an independent journalist whose work is reliant on contributions from my readers, it's part of the job.
So here's a post and thread on my work over the last year and beyond -- and why you, reader, should subscribe.
(Plus, shameless dog photos!)
So here's a post and thread on my work over the last year and beyond -- and why you, reader, should subscribe.
(Plus, shameless dog photos!)
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!!!
Still unreported, should be investigated:
ICE shot Richard outside a mall. I visited mall security office. Guard said ICE and LAPD came in, used thumb drive to copy mall’s video footage, and THEN DELETED THE EVIDENCE from mall’s local drives. He showed me the missing timeline part saying “no data.”
ICE shot Richard outside a mall. I visited mall security office. Guard said ICE and LAPD came in, used thumb drive to copy mall’s video footage, and THEN DELETED THE EVIDENCE from mall’s local drives. He showed me the missing timeline part saying “no data.”
Huge win for Richard Noticias LA, TikTok journalist shot by ICE. Criminal charges dismissed with prejudice, meaning can’t be refiled.
ICE did him DIRTY. Repeatedly. Inhumane treatment, basically medical torture.
Still in ICE custody on immigration case. They owe him unconditional release.
ICE did him DIRTY. Repeatedly. Inhumane treatment, basically medical torture.
Still in ICE custody on immigration case. They owe him unconditional release.
December 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
!!!
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Huge win for Richard Noticias LA, TikTok journalist shot by ICE. Criminal charges dismissed with prejudice, meaning can’t be refiled.
ICE did him DIRTY. Repeatedly. Inhumane treatment, basically medical torture.
Still in ICE custody on immigration case. They owe him unconditional release.
ICE did him DIRTY. Repeatedly. Inhumane treatment, basically medical torture.
Still in ICE custody on immigration case. They owe him unconditional release.
Federal judge dismisses indictment against TikToker shot by ICE, citing constitutional violations
Days before Carlitos Ricardo Parias was set to to go to trial for assault on a federal officer, a federal judge dismissed the case against him. The judge cited the deprivation of Parias' access to cou...
www.latimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Huge win for Richard Noticias LA, TikTok journalist shot by ICE. Criminal charges dismissed with prejudice, meaning can’t be refiled.
ICE did him DIRTY. Repeatedly. Inhumane treatment, basically medical torture.
Still in ICE custody on immigration case. They owe him unconditional release.
ICE did him DIRTY. Repeatedly. Inhumane treatment, basically medical torture.
Still in ICE custody on immigration case. They owe him unconditional release.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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If contributing isn't possible right now, can you share this post with friends and family?
Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, restful holiday season. Thank you again for believing in this effort.
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Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, restful holiday season. Thank you again for believing in this effort.
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I'm running because I understand what is at stake, and I'm willing to give everything I have to protect the people in our district.
Your donation helps make that possible.
December 31st is the end of the reporting period for this quarter. Would you consider making a donation?
Your donation helps make that possible.
December 31st is the end of the reporting period for this quarter. Would you consider making a donation?
Support Kate Sills for Congress (CA-05)
My name is Kate Sills, and I’m running for Congress in California's 5th District.
secure.actblue.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I'm running because I understand what is at stake, and I'm willing to give everything I have to protect the people in our district.
Your donation helps make that possible.
December 31st is the end of the reporting period for this quarter. Would you consider making a donation?
Your donation helps make that possible.
December 31st is the end of the reporting period for this quarter. Would you consider making a donation?
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As this year draws to a close, I wanted to share my gratitude for all of you.
These aren't normal times. In a normal election year, I wouldn't be running.
I’m running because our country needs fighters, not folders.
These aren't normal times. In a normal election year, I wouldn't be running.
I’m running because our country needs fighters, not folders.
Support Kate Sills for Congress (CA-05)
My name is Kate Sills, and I’m running for Congress in California's 5th District.
secure.actblue.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:10 AM
As this year draws to a close, I wanted to share my gratitude for all of you.
These aren't normal times. In a normal election year, I wouldn't be running.
I’m running because our country needs fighters, not folders.
These aren't normal times. In a normal election year, I wouldn't be running.
I’m running because our country needs fighters, not folders.
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"“America First” has demonstrated little clear benefit to our economy, particularly, the darkening employment picture."
December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"“America First” has demonstrated little clear benefit to our economy, particularly, the darkening employment picture."
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Just wow. @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy came out swinging in this article. He's right though and that's the coolest part.
December 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Just wow. @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy came out swinging in this article. He's right though and that's the coolest part.
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May your Christmas be filled with hope and joy!
Wishing you a very Happy Holidays from Team Sills. ☺️🌟🎁🌲
Wishing you a very Happy Holidays from Team Sills. ☺️🌟🎁🌲
December 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM
May your Christmas be filled with hope and joy!
Wishing you a very Happy Holidays from Team Sills. ☺️🌟🎁🌲
Wishing you a very Happy Holidays from Team Sills. ☺️🌟🎁🌲
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I loved this. And I want to note the whole “there were no autistic people before …” discourse has an answer here: just the people were sent away in the incarceration (yes “care homes” like this), and if they fled, they were just abandoned by society, usually to die.
December 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I loved this. And I want to note the whole “there were no autistic people before …” discourse has an answer here: just the people were sent away in the incarceration (yes “care homes” like this), and if they fled, they were just abandoned by society, usually to die.
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“There are no more files, case closed.”
Six months later after Rep. Massie & my Epstein Transparency Act.
“There are a million files.”
Six months later after Rep. Massie & my Epstein Transparency Act.
“There are a million files.”
December 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
“There are no more files, case closed.”
Six months later after Rep. Massie & my Epstein Transparency Act.
“There are a million files.”
Six months later after Rep. Massie & my Epstein Transparency Act.
“There are a million files.”
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Column: With fewer than 40 bills signed into law as of Monday, the House and Senate set a modern record for lowest legislative output in the first year of a new presidency, according to data maintained by C-SPAN and Purdue University.
Column | Congress set records in 2025, some more dubious than others
Republican lawmakers reflect on a year without much productivity and greater ceding of powers to the White House.
wapo.st
December 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Column: With fewer than 40 bills signed into law as of Monday, the House and Senate set a modern record for lowest legislative output in the first year of a new presidency, according to data maintained by C-SPAN and Purdue University.
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So we may have found the single most unpopular thing Trump has done in 2025 - the vainglorious renaming of the Kennedy Center after himself (via Economist/YouGov):
18% approve, 66% disapprove
18% approve, 66% disapprove
December 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
So we may have found the single most unpopular thing Trump has done in 2025 - the vainglorious renaming of the Kennedy Center after himself (via Economist/YouGov):
18% approve, 66% disapprove
18% approve, 66% disapprove