Kelaine Conochan
@kelaineconochan.bsky.social
Ultrarunner, writer, aspiring weird desert person.
Here to discuss peanut butter, high tops, and women's sports.
Here to discuss peanut butter, high tops, and women's sports.
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• Enshrines tax cuts for the rich, soaks the poor
• Will force millions off Medicaid
• Sends billions to ICE
• Harms renewable energy & the economy
• Tax breaks for gun silencers
• ⬇️ food assistance
• ⬆️ military spending
• ⬆️ the deficit
More: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
• Will force millions off Medicaid
• Sends billions to ICE
• Harms renewable energy & the economy
• Tax breaks for gun silencers
• ⬇️ food assistance
• ⬆️ military spending
• ⬆️ the deficit
More: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
July 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
• Enshrines tax cuts for the rich, soaks the poor
• Will force millions off Medicaid
• Sends billions to ICE
• Harms renewable energy & the economy
• Tax breaks for gun silencers
• ⬇️ food assistance
• ⬆️ military spending
• ⬆️ the deficit
More: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
• Will force millions off Medicaid
• Sends billions to ICE
• Harms renewable energy & the economy
• Tax breaks for gun silencers
• ⬇️ food assistance
• ⬆️ military spending
• ⬆️ the deficit
More: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
I have the biggest pit in my stomach. This bill is horrifying and its impact will be even more horrifying.
Hold on to your values, your joy, and the people in your community who need you to stand up
Hold on to your values, your joy, and the people in your community who need you to stand up
With this vote, Congress makes ICE the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency in history, with more money per year at its disposal over the next four years than the budgets of the FBI, DEA, ATF, US Marshals, and Bureau of Prisons combined.
🚨🚨 NEW: House passes sprawling domestic policy bill, sending it to Trump's desk
Final House vote is 218-214, with TWO Rs voting no (Massie & Fitzpatrick).
Senate passed it 51-50.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Final House vote is 218-214, with TWO Rs voting no (Massie & Fitzpatrick).
Senate passed it 51-50.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
July 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I have the biggest pit in my stomach. This bill is horrifying and its impact will be even more horrifying.
Hold on to your values, your joy, and the people in your community who need you to stand up
Hold on to your values, your joy, and the people in your community who need you to stand up
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"Pay no attention to how all of this is being done to give tax breaks to the wealthiest people in the country. Society is about sacrifice, and sometimes we have to give up things like rural hospitals or food assistance for the poor so that billionaires can get more boats."
Pay No Attention to the Big Beautiful Bill Behind the Curtain
Sure, our health care, environment, and economy all hang in the balance of some two hundred mostly unpopular, mostly white men. And yeah, by Friday...
buff.ly
July 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
"Pay no attention to how all of this is being done to give tax breaks to the wealthiest people in the country. Society is about sacrifice, and sometimes we have to give up things like rural hospitals or food assistance for the poor so that billionaires can get more boats."
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I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
July 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is deeply, cosmically calming. Watching the location of the sunrise x moonrise across a year
☀️🌇➡️🌆🌕
🌕🌆⬅️🌇☀️
Happy Solstice everyone.
youtu.be/u1tkLRdaFNk?...
☀️🌇➡️🌆🌕
🌕🌆⬅️🌇☀️
Happy Solstice everyone.
youtu.be/u1tkLRdaFNk?...
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June 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This is deeply, cosmically calming. Watching the location of the sunrise x moonrise across a year
☀️🌇➡️🌆🌕
🌕🌆⬅️🌇☀️
Happy Solstice everyone.
youtu.be/u1tkLRdaFNk?...
☀️🌇➡️🌆🌕
🌕🌆⬅️🌇☀️
Happy Solstice everyone.
youtu.be/u1tkLRdaFNk?...
I agree with this soooooo much www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | The end of writing and reading will be the end of freedom
Why graduation season is so heartening to me.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I agree with this soooooo much www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
May 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
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Chicago! Two events to celebrate the launch of my first book, Runs In The Family, written with and about Raiders running backs coach Deland McCullough.
Info & links to buy tickets: 💙📘💚📗
www.eventbrite.com/e/sarah-spai...
hideoutchicago.com/event/the-in...
Info & links to buy tickets: 💙📘💚📗
www.eventbrite.com/e/sarah-spai...
hideoutchicago.com/event/the-in...
May 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Chicago! Two events to celebrate the launch of my first book, Runs In The Family, written with and about Raiders running backs coach Deland McCullough.
Info & links to buy tickets: 💙📘💚📗
www.eventbrite.com/e/sarah-spai...
hideoutchicago.com/event/the-in...
Info & links to buy tickets: 💙📘💚📗
www.eventbrite.com/e/sarah-spai...
hideoutchicago.com/event/the-in...
This is not how any professional leader should communicate
NEW — I’ve obtained audio of new acting FEMA head David Richardson threatening staff in an all hands meeting this morning.
As first reported by Reuters, he told those who resisted change in the agency, “Don’t get in my way…I will run right over you.”
Listen to the clip here:
As first reported by Reuters, he told those who resisted change in the agency, “Don’t get in my way…I will run right over you.”
Listen to the clip here:
May 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
This is not how any professional leader should communicate
"These ideas are not radical, but their enactment would be revolutionary."
Agree with every point in this piece by @whipkclark.bsky.social.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Agree with every point in this piece by @whipkclark.bsky.social.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Women are having fewer kids. It’s not a mystery why.
Republicans are finally waking up to the motherhood crisis, but their policies won’t help.
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May 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"These ideas are not radical, but their enactment would be revolutionary."
Agree with every point in this piece by @whipkclark.bsky.social.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Agree with every point in this piece by @whipkclark.bsky.social.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
These people are just trying to feed us and feed their families.
Even immigrants with legal status are rightly terrified of ICE raids... this administration has made it clear that no one is safe.
www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/05...
Even immigrants with legal status are rightly terrified of ICE raids... this administration has made it clear that no one is safe.
www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/05...
Widespread ICE visits leave D.C. restaurant owners, workers rattled
At least seven D.C. restaurants confirmed that ICE agents visited and asked for paperwork Tuesday.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
These people are just trying to feed us and feed their families.
Even immigrants with legal status are rightly terrified of ICE raids... this administration has made it clear that no one is safe.
www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/05...
Even immigrants with legal status are rightly terrified of ICE raids... this administration has made it clear that no one is safe.
www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/05...
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Forgive the earnest post here, but one year ago this week, Global Tetrahedron took over The Onion. We've since brought back the paper and ONN, dramatically increased revenue, and hired more writers and artists.
But most importantly, as other places debased themselves, we refused to bend the knee.
But most importantly, as other places debased themselves, we refused to bend the knee.
April 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Forgive the earnest post here, but one year ago this week, Global Tetrahedron took over The Onion. We've since brought back the paper and ONN, dramatically increased revenue, and hired more writers and artists.
But most importantly, as other places debased themselves, we refused to bend the knee.
But most importantly, as other places debased themselves, we refused to bend the knee.
I just accidentally went on a book buying rampage... whoops! 🤷♀️
I needed to write about something that’s giving me hope, so I wrote about Independent Bookstore Day which is this Saturday. lithub.com/something-go...
Something Good in the World: Let’s Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day This Weekend
I was going to write something else for today’s column, something complain-y but righteous that would allow me to get some stuff off my chest and maybe even get some rage clicks. Shit is bad. But I…
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April 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I just accidentally went on a book buying rampage... whoops! 🤷♀️
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We have a Rockalina story!!! Get your tissues out 😭😭😭 I love her!!!!!!!!!
After 50 years of neglect, a rescued turtle finally sees the sun
Rockalina the eastern box turtle had never ventured outdoors since 1977 — now she’s healing and getting to feel grass beneath her claws.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We have a Rockalina story!!! Get your tissues out 😭😭😭 I love her!!!!!!!!!
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Sounds like confirmation the federal government is doing nothing to “facilitate” Abredo Garcia‘s release.
This is presidential defiance of a unanimous Supreme Court order.
This is presidential defiance of a unanimous Supreme Court order.
Van Hollen says that he asked the VP of El Salvador why his government continues to hold Abrego Garcia even though he’s not charged with any crime and there’s no evidence that he’s MS-13.
“His answer was that the Trump administration is paying the government of El Salvador to keep him at CECOT”
“His answer was that the Trump administration is paying the government of El Salvador to keep him at CECOT”
Senator Chris Van Hollen is speaking live from El Salvador, where he just met with the Salvadoran VP: www.youtube.com/live/pYZPzHy...
April 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Sounds like confirmation the federal government is doing nothing to “facilitate” Abredo Garcia‘s release.
This is presidential defiance of a unanimous Supreme Court order.
This is presidential defiance of a unanimous Supreme Court order.
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3 days ago RFK Jr. told the CDC to stop recommending water fluoridation, claiming it was a neurotoxin (this is a lie).
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
CDC denies help for lead poisoning in Milwaukee schools due to layoffs
The CDC rejected a request for help "due to the complete loss" of their lead poisoning experts.
www.cbsnews.com
April 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
3 days ago RFK Jr. told the CDC to stop recommending water fluoridation, claiming it was a neurotoxin (this is a lie).
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
This administration is terrible, which, I believe has been their intent. Ethically, financially, practically, strategically. Just the absolute worst.
April 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This administration is terrible, which, I believe has been their intent. Ethically, financially, practically, strategically. Just the absolute worst.
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A beautiful peace of writing.
March 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A beautiful peace of writing.
Shout out to this guy for learning, changing, and even being bold enough to apologize heartfully
❤️ WISCONSIN: “I’d like to apologize. My eyes were opened. I’ve learned a very lot about this group of people.”
Larry came to testify against the anti-trans youth health care bill, but had an epiphany and changed his mind.
Context: www.pride.com/politics/ant...
Larry came to testify against the anti-trans youth health care bill, but had an epiphany and changed his mind.
Context: www.pride.com/politics/ant...
March 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Shout out to this guy for learning, changing, and even being bold enough to apologize heartfully
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I think I am writing about this next!
A few notes...
WNBA players only get about 10% of the revenue.
The NBA decides that percentage and also -- to some extent - the revenue amounts (they negotiate the broadcasting deals).
And strikes don't impact demand!
A few notes...
WNBA players only get about 10% of the revenue.
The NBA decides that percentage and also -- to some extent - the revenue amounts (they negotiate the broadcasting deals).
And strikes don't impact demand!
I absolutely ❤️ this!
“We're asking for a bigger cut of that [revenue], like more equitable to what the men's revenue share is. It wouldn't get us anywhere close to their salaries, we're not asking for the same salaries, we're asking for the same cut of the pie of what is made in our league." #WNBA
“We're asking for a bigger cut of that [revenue], like more equitable to what the men's revenue share is. It wouldn't get us anywhere close to their salaries, we're not asking for the same salaries, we're asking for the same cut of the pie of what is made in our league." #WNBA
Lynx's Napheesa Collier says WNBA players are prepared for possibility of lockout amid CBA negotiations
The players will opt out of the current CBA at the end of the 2025 season
www.cbssports.com
March 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I think I am writing about this next!
A few notes...
WNBA players only get about 10% of the revenue.
The NBA decides that percentage and also -- to some extent - the revenue amounts (they negotiate the broadcasting deals).
And strikes don't impact demand!
A few notes...
WNBA players only get about 10% of the revenue.
The NBA decides that percentage and also -- to some extent - the revenue amounts (they negotiate the broadcasting deals).
And strikes don't impact demand!
Coach Frese is the most underrated coach in WBB.
✅ Xs and Os
✅ Player development
✅ Recruitment
✅ Championships & results
✅ WNBA talent factory
We don't give her enough flowers, but that's okay because she prefers titles. Great episode... listen to my coach 🐢😍
✅ Xs and Os
✅ Player development
✅ Recruitment
✅ Championships & results
✅ WNBA talent factory
We don't give her enough flowers, but that's okay because she prefers titles. Great episode... listen to my coach 🐢😍
Maryland hoops coach Brenda Frese discusses how a trip to Croatia helped this year’s team bond, how recruiting high school kids is different than the transfer portal & what she remembers most from her team’s 2006 title run.
Plus: Starch Madness!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
Plus: Starch Madness!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
March 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Coach Frese is the most underrated coach in WBB.
✅ Xs and Os
✅ Player development
✅ Recruitment
✅ Championships & results
✅ WNBA talent factory
We don't give her enough flowers, but that's okay because she prefers titles. Great episode... listen to my coach 🐢😍
✅ Xs and Os
✅ Player development
✅ Recruitment
✅ Championships & results
✅ WNBA talent factory
We don't give her enough flowers, but that's okay because she prefers titles. Great episode... listen to my coach 🐢😍
If you like writing, or reading, or basketball, or legends, or anything at all, you should read this masterpiece
March 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
If you like writing, or reading, or basketball, or legends, or anything at all, you should read this masterpiece
So deserved. @sarahspain.com is the realest.
March 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
So deserved. @sarahspain.com is the realest.
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truly beyond parody
HE'S LITERALLY READING A SALES PITCH
March 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
truly beyond parody
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Update: I'm told the EO eliminating the Dept. of Education will be dropping tomorrow mid-afternoon. Even though McMahon ended up sending her email to staff with no mention of the EO, it's still very much coming.
SCOOP: Now that Linda McMahon is confirmed/sworn in as secretary, Trump will be imminently issuing an executive order eliminating the Department of Education.
I’ve obtained a draft of an email that McMahon will be sending to staff re: the EO and the department’s “final mission”.
Here is a portion:
I’ve obtained a draft of an email that McMahon will be sending to staff re: the EO and the department’s “final mission”.
Here is a portion:
![After President Trump's inauguration last month, he has steadily signed a slate of executive orders to keep these education promises: combatting critical race theory, DEl, gender ideology extremism, and discrimination in admissions. President Trump has also been focused on eliminating wasteful bureaucracy and harmful programs in the federal government. To that end, today he signed [Executive Order XYZ, entitled "Eliminating the Department of Education,] which has given us a clear and final mission.
We are to identify which of the Department's functions, programs, and offices are not mandated by statute, and eliminate them. This reorganization will impact staff, budgets, reporting, and more —and in coming months, we will determine how it can be accomplished with minimal delay and disruption. The President further tasked us with creating a plan to reallocate and reassign functions of the Department of Education that would be more effectively managed by other agencies. This plan will offer Congress a road map toward fulfilling the expectations of the President and the American people.
The new vision—which I hope each of you will embrace going forward—can be expressed as four main convictions:
Parents are the primary decision makers in their children's education.
Students deserve to be protected from physical violence, racial discrimination, medical tyranny, and gender extremism ideology on campus.
Postsecondary education should be a path to a well-paying career aligned with workforce needs.
Taxpayer-funded education should refocus on meaningful learning: proficiency in math, reading, and core subjects, and patriotism in American history and civics.
As we move to reduce the Department's middleman role in education, these four convictions must guide us toward conscientious and pragmatic action. The elimination of bureaucracy should free us, not limit us, in our pursuit of these goals
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March 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Update: I'm told the EO eliminating the Dept. of Education will be dropping tomorrow mid-afternoon. Even though McMahon ended up sending her email to staff with no mention of the EO, it's still very much coming.