@kmbates.bsky.social
Retired International business woman. Now a volunteer political organizer. I am interested in science, facts truth and ethics. I’m in the fight to save our democracy. I support Ukraine 🇺🇦
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My legal team will be in federal court in North Carolina today fighting against the state's unconstitutional redrawn congressional map. Before you listen to those in the GOP who say we can't win, ask Texas how that worked out for them.
November 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
My legal team will be in federal court in North Carolina today fighting against the state's unconstitutional redrawn congressional map. Before you listen to those in the GOP who say we can't win, ask Texas how that worked out for them.
Texas is not safe for women.
NEW:
In 2024, Tierra Walker was sick and getting sicker. She was also pregnant.
She knew abortion was illegal in Texas, but thought there was an exception for women like her, whose health was at risk. Doctors told her there was no emergency.
Then she died.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
In 2024, Tierra Walker was sick and getting sicker. She was also pregnant.
She knew abortion was illegal in Texas, but thought there was an exception for women like her, whose health was at risk. Doctors told her there was no emergency.
Then she died.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas.
Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Texas is not safe for women.
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Massie: “[Speaker Johnson is] trying to say the rich, powerful men who flew to Epstein Island are the victims now. The only way a ‘Christian man’ can stand up there and sell a lie like that is if he’s already decided in his head that protecting them is somehow okay.”
November 19, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Massie: “[Speaker Johnson is] trying to say the rich, powerful men who flew to Epstein Island are the victims now. The only way a ‘Christian man’ can stand up there and sell a lie like that is if he’s already decided in his head that protecting them is somehow okay.”
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When big corporations roll back DEI and bankroll harmful policies, we have a choice. This Thanksgiving weekend we’re joining #WeAintBuyingIt and redirecting our spending to small, local, and Black-owned businesses. Add your voice and your dollars to the blackout: weaintbuyingit.com.
November 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM
When big corporations roll back DEI and bankroll harmful policies, we have a choice. This Thanksgiving weekend we’re joining #WeAintBuyingIt and redirecting our spending to small, local, and Black-owned businesses. Add your voice and your dollars to the blackout: weaintbuyingit.com.
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Let’s do this. We have power and can use it. ##WEAINTBUYINGIT
November 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Let’s do this. We have power and can use it. ##WEAINTBUYINGIT
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"The "We Ain't Buying It" boycott calls on consumers to shop at "small, local, or with businesses affirming our humanity" as they avoid Home Depot stores."
Home Depot to suffer massive boycott from holiday shoppers
Home Depot's sales during the holiday season may take a major hit.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"The "We Ain't Buying It" boycott calls on consumers to shop at "small, local, or with businesses affirming our humanity" as they avoid Home Depot stores."
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This whole NYT account about the weaponization of DOJ is beyond disturbing. Kinda feels like the US government fell in January.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
November 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This whole NYT account about the weaponization of DOJ is beyond disturbing. Kinda feels like the US government fell in January.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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CLARKSVILLE — TN-7 nominee Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social (D): “Tennessee & the South is worth fighting for… we’re going to flip this seat and send shockwaves across this nation.” 🇺🇸
November 17, 2025 at 1:59 AM
CLARKSVILLE — TN-7 nominee Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social (D): “Tennessee & the South is worth fighting for… we’re going to flip this seat and send shockwaves across this nation.” 🇺🇸
Trump can order Bondi to release them. What is the point of his tirade? Buying time to conspire to destroy evidence? This seems rash as so many people have now seen the evidence.
Trump: "House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide."
November 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Trump can order Bondi to release them. What is the point of his tirade? Buying time to conspire to destroy evidence? This seems rash as so many people have now seen the evidence.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
💪🏼
a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan wins Orleans clerk of court race - Verite News New Orleans
Duncan, a political newcomer and former prisoner, defeated incumbent Darren Lombard by a wide margin in Saturday's runoff.
veritenews.org
November 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
💪🏼
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Why didn't Pam Bondi investigate Jeffrey Epstein when she was Florida’s AG from 2011 to 2019?! As Florida's AG, Bondi made prosecuting sex traffickers who preyed on children a top priority. Yet for some reason she never investigated Epstein. My article: deanobeidallah.substack.com/p/we-need-to...
We need to know why Pam Bondi did not investigate Jeffrey Epstein when she was Florida’s AG from 2011 to 2019?!
Was Bondi protecting Trump?!
deanobeidallah.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Why didn't Pam Bondi investigate Jeffrey Epstein when she was Florida’s AG from 2011 to 2019?! As Florida's AG, Bondi made prosecuting sex traffickers who preyed on children a top priority. Yet for some reason she never investigated Epstein. My article: deanobeidallah.substack.com/p/we-need-to...
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#ScienceSunday
#Vaccines
Here is another example where scientists have generated systemic immunity against human papilloma virus using nasal delivery of a cationic nanogel containing the HPV16 E7 protein as an antigen. In addition, an anti-tumor effect was seen. Game-changing!
Vaccines save lives.
#Vaccines
Here is another example where scientists have generated systemic immunity against human papilloma virus using nasal delivery of a cationic nanogel containing the HPV16 E7 protein as an antigen. In addition, an anti-tumor effect was seen. Game-changing!
Vaccines save lives.
Cationic nanogel–based nasal therapeutic HPV vaccine prevents the development of cervical cancer
Cationic nanogel–based nasal therapeutic vaccine induces cancer-specific immune responses and inhibits cancer development in cervical tissue.
www.science.org
November 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
#ScienceSunday
#Vaccines
Here is another example where scientists have generated systemic immunity against human papilloma virus using nasal delivery of a cationic nanogel containing the HPV16 E7 protein as an antigen. In addition, an anti-tumor effect was seen. Game-changing!
Vaccines save lives.
#Vaccines
Here is another example where scientists have generated systemic immunity against human papilloma virus using nasal delivery of a cationic nanogel containing the HPV16 E7 protein as an antigen. In addition, an anti-tumor effect was seen. Game-changing!
Vaccines save lives.
Scenario that concerns me is if Vance & the tech oligarchs are waiting for the rage to support 25th amendment thus allowing them to topple trump then fully investigate & prosecute all Epstein co-conspirators & be heroes. With that & the technology they control - the Orwellian state will be secured.
November 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Scenario that concerns me is if Vance & the tech oligarchs are waiting for the rage to support 25th amendment thus allowing them to topple trump then fully investigate & prosecute all Epstein co-conspirators & be heroes. With that & the technology they control - the Orwellian state will be secured.
Just wondering - @walshfreedom.bsky.social if you have reached out. It’s time to bury hatchets and build all alliances possible
BASH: We have seen these attacks from the president at other people. It's not new. And I haven't heard you speak out about it until it was directed at you.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
November 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Just wondering - @walshfreedom.bsky.social if you have reached out. It’s time to bury hatchets and build all alliances possible
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"Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob."
—FDR, 1936
—FDR, 1936
November 16, 2025 at 12:30 AM
"Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob."
—FDR, 1936
—FDR, 1936
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TN-07 VOTE!
Aftyn Behn understands the economic impact & the suffering caused by cuts to programs in the big beautiful bill. Tariffs have caused spikes in grocery prices too.
Vote 4 Aftyn because she understands how the economy works & will fight to lower costs!
#ResistanceUnited #Pinks #OneV1
Aftyn Behn understands the economic impact & the suffering caused by cuts to programs in the big beautiful bill. Tariffs have caused spikes in grocery prices too.
Vote 4 Aftyn because she understands how the economy works & will fight to lower costs!
#ResistanceUnited #Pinks #OneV1
November 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
TN-07 VOTE!
Aftyn Behn understands the economic impact & the suffering caused by cuts to programs in the big beautiful bill. Tariffs have caused spikes in grocery prices too.
Vote 4 Aftyn because she understands how the economy works & will fight to lower costs!
#ResistanceUnited #Pinks #OneV1
Aftyn Behn understands the economic impact & the suffering caused by cuts to programs in the big beautiful bill. Tariffs have caused spikes in grocery prices too.
Vote 4 Aftyn because she understands how the economy works & will fight to lower costs!
#ResistanceUnited #Pinks #OneV1
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Hey TN-07!
Please vote for Aftyn Behn!
It’s time to make a change & vote for someone new that bucks the system! Aftyn will actually work for you!
Early voting has already begun.
GOTV for Aftyn Behn!
Visit www.aftynforcongress.com
to donate & learn more!
#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue #OneV1 #Pinks
Please vote for Aftyn Behn!
It’s time to make a change & vote for someone new that bucks the system! Aftyn will actually work for you!
Early voting has already begun.
GOTV for Aftyn Behn!
Visit www.aftynforcongress.com
to donate & learn more!
#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue #OneV1 #Pinks
November 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Hey TN-07!
Please vote for Aftyn Behn!
It’s time to make a change & vote for someone new that bucks the system! Aftyn will actually work for you!
Early voting has already begun.
GOTV for Aftyn Behn!
Visit www.aftynforcongress.com
to donate & learn more!
#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue #OneV1 #Pinks
Please vote for Aftyn Behn!
It’s time to make a change & vote for someone new that bucks the system! Aftyn will actually work for you!
Early voting has already begun.
GOTV for Aftyn Behn!
Visit www.aftynforcongress.com
to donate & learn more!
#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue #OneV1 #Pinks
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I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
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"A citizens group in Ontario, California is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving federal immigration agents.
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
Immigrant rights group placing 'ICE stole someone here' signs in Ontario
A citizens group in Ontario is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving ICE agents detaining and arresting undocumented immigrants.
abc7.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
"A citizens group in Ontario, California is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving federal immigration agents.
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
Great to see the pro-Democracy protesters showed up in Downtown Christiansburg Va today. Over 50 folks showed up! @nrvindivisible.bsky.social @50501movement.bsky.social @maddow.bsky.social #NoKings
November 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Great to see the pro-Democracy protesters showed up in Downtown Christiansburg Va today. Over 50 folks showed up! @nrvindivisible.bsky.social @50501movement.bsky.social @maddow.bsky.social #NoKings
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For no particular reason….posting former U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell’s mugshot before he went to Federal prison for committing numerous crimes on behalf and or/at the direction of President Nixon including obstruction of justice and conspiracy.
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM
For no particular reason….posting former U.S. Attorney General John Mitchell’s mugshot before he went to Federal prison for committing numerous crimes on behalf and or/at the direction of President Nixon including obstruction of justice and conspiracy.
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Ahem. It's the job of the President to appoint DAs - with advice and consent from the Senate.
The President can ignore that rule - but only once (per district) and only for 120 days.
Do you know who appoints DAs after the 120 day mark has passed?
Pam Bondi doesn't. Because it's the judiciary.
The President can ignore that rule - but only once (per district) and only for 120 days.
Do you know who appoints DAs after the 120 day mark has passed?
Pam Bondi doesn't. Because it's the judiciary.
November 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Ahem. It's the job of the President to appoint DAs - with advice and consent from the Senate.
The President can ignore that rule - but only once (per district) and only for 120 days.
Do you know who appoints DAs after the 120 day mark has passed?
Pam Bondi doesn't. Because it's the judiciary.
The President can ignore that rule - but only once (per district) and only for 120 days.
Do you know who appoints DAs after the 120 day mark has passed?
Pam Bondi doesn't. Because it's the judiciary.
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I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here
November 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here