KS Austin
@ksaustin.bsky.social
Writer, editor, fact checker. Mayo Clinic SocMed Board alum. Fluent in AP Style, redhead and mama bear. Don’t panic—“Make good trouble.” ☮️💙🌎 #Angret
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KS Austin
@ksaustin.bsky.social
· Jan 21
Looking for independent media outlets? Here’s a start. (Also check your town/city for same.) #media
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I’m watching Cankles McTacotits on 60 Minutes right now and they fact checked him in real time when he said Russia and China were conducting nuclear testing. Our military leaders in charge of testing said they were not. It was a lovely journalistic moment for a change.
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I’m watching Cankles McTacotits on 60 Minutes right now and they fact checked him in real time when he said Russia and China were conducting nuclear testing. Our military leaders in charge of testing said they were not. It was a lovely journalistic moment for a change.
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Obama: As for the president, he has been focused on critical issues like paving over the rose garden so folks don't get mud on their shoes and gold plating the Oval Office and building a ballroom… If you can't visit a doctor, don't worry. He will save you a dance.
November 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Obama: As for the president, he has been focused on critical issues like paving over the rose garden so folks don't get mud on their shoes and gold plating the Oval Office and building a ballroom… If you can't visit a doctor, don't worry. He will save you a dance.
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I’m just going to say it…
It’s pretty damn validating to hear Barack Obama say the same things we’ve been shouting for months, and longer.
It’s pretty damn validating to hear Barack Obama say the same things we’ve been shouting for months, and longer.
November 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I’m just going to say it…
It’s pretty damn validating to hear Barack Obama say the same things we’ve been shouting for months, and longer.
It’s pretty damn validating to hear Barack Obama say the same things we’ve been shouting for months, and longer.
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Obama: "The economy has been really good for some of Trump's billionaire friends. It's been good for some finance bros and well-connected corporations who have seen their tax bill go down. But for ordinary families, costs have not gone down, they've gone up."
November 1, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Obama: "The economy has been really good for some of Trump's billionaire friends. It's been good for some finance bros and well-connected corporations who have seen their tax bill go down. But for ordinary families, costs have not gone down, they've gone up."
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Obama: "The weird videos of a US president with a crown on his head flying a fighter jet & dumping poop on American citizens - that's not even worth booing about. Because all of that is a distraction from the fact that your situation, your life has not gotten better. They do it so you won't notice"
November 1, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Obama: "The weird videos of a US president with a crown on his head flying a fighter jet & dumping poop on American citizens - that's not even worth booing about. Because all of that is a distraction from the fact that your situation, your life has not gotten better. They do it so you won't notice"
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BREAKING: Judges order the federal government to use contingency funds for SNAP food aid payments during the shutdown.
Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Two federal judge have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using contingency funds during the government shutdown.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:26 PM
BREAKING: Judges order the federal government to use contingency funds for SNAP food aid payments during the shutdown.
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NEW: Two federal judges ruled the Trump administration’s decision to suspend food aid benefits for tens of millions of Americans during the government shutdown is likely unlawful and that US officials must use contingency funding to at least partially keep the program operational
bit.ly/3JqTEcQ
bit.ly/3JqTEcQ
Trump Administration’s Food-Aid Halt Likely Unlawful, Judges Say
Two federal judges ruled the Trump administration’s decision to suspend food-aid benefits for tens of millions of Americans during the government shutdown is likely unlawful and that US officials…
www.bloomberg.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
NEW: Two federal judges ruled the Trump administration’s decision to suspend food aid benefits for tens of millions of Americans during the government shutdown is likely unlawful and that US officials must use contingency funding to at least partially keep the program operational
bit.ly/3JqTEcQ
bit.ly/3JqTEcQ
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to pay SNAP benefits out of contingency fund share.google/hrlBJhGaZNaR...
Trump administration must release the funds
And should so IMMEDIATELY
If they delay
This is ALL ON REPUBLICANS
RELEASE THE FUNDS
Trump administration must release the funds
And should so IMMEDIATELY
If they delay
This is ALL ON REPUBLICANS
RELEASE THE FUNDS
Federal judge orders Trump administration to pay SNAP benefits out of contingency fund
The ruling came one day before funding for SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps, was set to lapse.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Federal judge orders Trump administration to pay SNAP benefits out of contingency fund share.google/hrlBJhGaZNaR...
Trump administration must release the funds
And should so IMMEDIATELY
If they delay
This is ALL ON REPUBLICANS
RELEASE THE FUNDS
Trump administration must release the funds
And should so IMMEDIATELY
If they delay
This is ALL ON REPUBLICANS
RELEASE THE FUNDS
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More than 47 million Americans — including one in five children — don’t have reliable, affordable access to nutritious food. And as the cost of living skyrockets, more families are depending on SNAP benefits, or food stamps, to put food on the table.
October 31, 2025 at 6:49 PM
More than 47 million Americans — including one in five children — don’t have reliable, affordable access to nutritious food. And as the cost of living skyrockets, more families are depending on SNAP benefits, or food stamps, to put food on the table.
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A new report has found that price hikes in April and May went beyond what the announced tariffs could reasonably explain.
Retailers Exploiting US-China Trade War for Price Increases: Report
www.newsweek.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:56 AM
A new report has found that price hikes in April and May went beyond what the announced tariffs could reasonably explain.
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A lot has happened this year but I feel like we should always remind people that this happened followed by him deciding to starve the poorest children in the world simply because he wanted to.
We probably shouldn’t forget about this
We probably shouldn’t forget about this
October 31, 2025 at 1:58 AM
A lot has happened this year but I feel like we should always remind people that this happened followed by him deciding to starve the poorest children in the world simply because he wanted to.
We probably shouldn’t forget about this
We probably shouldn’t forget about this
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Kristi Noem is telling bald-faced lies about ICE arrests.
More than 70% of those detained have no criminal convictions.
170+ of those arrested or detained have been American citizens.
More than 70% of those detained have no criminal convictions.
170+ of those arrested or detained have been American citizens.
October 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Kristi Noem is telling bald-faced lies about ICE arrests.
More than 70% of those detained have no criminal convictions.
170+ of those arrested or detained have been American citizens.
More than 70% of those detained have no criminal convictions.
170+ of those arrested or detained have been American citizens.
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Why is it that every disappeared US citizen is not front page news? At the very least we should have a little box with a count of the number of citizens who have been taken away and are not locatable and a link to a story with photos & min-bios, just as we used to do with military casually figures.
In Portland, Oregon, masked ICE GOONS abducted and vanished US citizen Gonzalo Catalan last week. Tragically, his family remains unaware of his whereabouts and has not received any communication from him as of today.
October 30, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Why is it that every disappeared US citizen is not front page news? At the very least we should have a little box with a count of the number of citizens who have been taken away and are not locatable and a link to a story with photos & min-bios, just as we used to do with military casually figures.
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Independents blame Trump and the GOP for the shutdown by a 2:1 margin.
Trump’s approval with people under 30 has completely cratered.
63% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s management of the federal government.
#GOPShutdown
Trump’s approval with people under 30 has completely cratered.
63% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s management of the federal government.
#GOPShutdown
October 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Independents blame Trump and the GOP for the shutdown by a 2:1 margin.
Trump’s approval with people under 30 has completely cratered.
63% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s management of the federal government.
#GOPShutdown
Trump’s approval with people under 30 has completely cratered.
63% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s management of the federal government.
#GOPShutdown
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The President wants to use the military to crack down on Americans who are exercising their 1st Amendment rights to oppose him. I can’t think of a better reason to insist on exercising those rights.
October 29, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The President wants to use the military to crack down on Americans who are exercising their 1st Amendment rights to oppose him. I can’t think of a better reason to insist on exercising those rights.
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More than 41 million Americans get SNAP benefits.
Including about 16 million children.
Republicans in Congress want them all to go to bed hungry.
Call them and tell them what you think about that. (202)-224-3121
usafacts.org/answers/how-...
Including about 16 million children.
Republicans in Congress want them all to go to bed hungry.
Call them and tell them what you think about that. (202)-224-3121
usafacts.org/answers/how-...
How many people receive SNAP benefits in the US every month? | USAFacts
About 41.7 million people during fiscal year (FY) 2024. That’s 12.3% of the US population. Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is determined based on household income...
usafacts.org
October 29, 2025 at 6:33 AM
More than 41 million Americans get SNAP benefits.
Including about 16 million children.
Republicans in Congress want them all to go to bed hungry.
Call them and tell them what you think about that. (202)-224-3121
usafacts.org/answers/how-...
Including about 16 million children.
Republicans in Congress want them all to go to bed hungry.
Call them and tell them what you think about that. (202)-224-3121
usafacts.org/answers/how-...
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To all those “Let them go without food for a month, maybe they’ll get a job” people: Most SNAP recipients have jobs. Exploitative jobs that keep them living just below the poverty line. — Should they starve to death? And then what?
October 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
To all those “Let them go without food for a month, maybe they’ll get a job” people: Most SNAP recipients have jobs. Exploitative jobs that keep them living just below the poverty line. — Should they starve to death? And then what?
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Donald Trump deleted this from the government website.
Let's be clear: there's funding available to cover SNAP benefits next month. Trump is stopping SNAP benefits because he wants to. He is forcing mommas and babies to go hungry.
Let's be clear: there's funding available to cover SNAP benefits next month. Trump is stopping SNAP benefits because he wants to. He is forcing mommas and babies to go hungry.
October 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Donald Trump deleted this from the government website.
Let's be clear: there's funding available to cover SNAP benefits next month. Trump is stopping SNAP benefits because he wants to. He is forcing mommas and babies to go hungry.
Let's be clear: there's funding available to cover SNAP benefits next month. Trump is stopping SNAP benefits because he wants to. He is forcing mommas and babies to go hungry.
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Early voting is easy and fast
There was no line
Nobody ahead or coming in behind me
Today my county has polling places open until 8pm
Take advantage
They are even open various times Saturday and Sunday 💙🩵💙
Enjoy the calm
There was no line
Nobody ahead or coming in behind me
Today my county has polling places open until 8pm
Take advantage
They are even open various times Saturday and Sunday 💙🩵💙
Enjoy the calm
October 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Early voting is easy and fast
There was no line
Nobody ahead or coming in behind me
Today my county has polling places open until 8pm
Take advantage
They are even open various times Saturday and Sunday 💙🩵💙
Enjoy the calm
There was no line
Nobody ahead or coming in behind me
Today my county has polling places open until 8pm
Take advantage
They are even open various times Saturday and Sunday 💙🩵💙
Enjoy the calm
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⚠️ Years ago I wrote a pursuasive paper on any topic. I chose "donate 5 items or $ to a local food bank monthly." I interviewed 2 people; the managers of a homeless shelter & food bank. Both stated it'd help people tremendously. Money stretches further as they can buy it wholesale or reduced cost. ⚠️
October 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
⚠️ Years ago I wrote a pursuasive paper on any topic. I chose "donate 5 items or $ to a local food bank monthly." I interviewed 2 people; the managers of a homeless shelter & food bank. Both stated it'd help people tremendously. Money stretches further as they can buy it wholesale or reduced cost. ⚠️
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📌FACT: 42 million Americans -- mostly seniors, families with children, people with disabilities, Republicans and Democrats -- are going to go hungry on Nov. 1, because the grotesque Trump, who claims he has unlimited powers, wants them to.
October 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
📌FACT: 42 million Americans -- mostly seniors, families with children, people with disabilities, Republicans and Democrats -- are going to go hungry on Nov. 1, because the grotesque Trump, who claims he has unlimited powers, wants them to.
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Tariffs on Chinese EVs are so silly.
China's car companies aren't going to just throw up their hands and say, "gee golly, we've got a tariff, let's stop innovating."
Instead, they'll keep zooming along & we'll fall farther behind.
You can't become world class by playing in the amateur leagues.
China's car companies aren't going to just throw up their hands and say, "gee golly, we've got a tariff, let's stop innovating."
Instead, they'll keep zooming along & we'll fall farther behind.
You can't become world class by playing in the amateur leagues.
October 29, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Tariffs on Chinese EVs are so silly.
China's car companies aren't going to just throw up their hands and say, "gee golly, we've got a tariff, let's stop innovating."
Instead, they'll keep zooming along & we'll fall farther behind.
You can't become world class by playing in the amateur leagues.
China's car companies aren't going to just throw up their hands and say, "gee golly, we've got a tariff, let's stop innovating."
Instead, they'll keep zooming along & we'll fall farther behind.
You can't become world class by playing in the amateur leagues.