Katherine Cook
@madvxn.bsky.social
Gardens. Dogs. Cats. Books. Horses. Kindness and Thoughtfulness. And the occasional rant. In English und auf Deutsch.
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My desire to be informed is in direct conflict with my desire to manage my stress.
January 4, 2026 at 11:45 AM
My desire to be informed is in direct conflict with my desire to manage my stress.
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Oh my girl, 🥺 we're all hoping the next car you go in to have some peace and quiet will be the one to drive you home. MELIA is tired of the noisy shelter. All she needs is an adult only home, a cozy bed, peaceful walks, and someone to love her. She can live with cats. No dogs. Come on
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January 4, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Oh my girl, 🥺 we're all hoping the next car you go in to have some peace and quiet will be the one to drive you home. MELIA is tired of the noisy shelter. All she needs is an adult only home, a cozy bed, peaceful walks, and someone to love her. She can live with cats. No dogs. Come on
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Interesting point.
We will either end fossil fuel dependency and the predatory extractivist basis of global production, or they will end us through wars and ecological collapse - all at the same time.
January 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Interesting point.
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It’s not about drugs or oil. Read up on “Narcissistic Collapse.” www.mentalhealth.com/library/narc...
Narcissistic Collapse
Narcissistic collapse occurs when a person with narcissistic personality disorder has their self-esteem threatened or damaged, triggering a range of symptoms.
www.mentalhealth.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
It’s not about drugs or oil. Read up on “Narcissistic Collapse.” www.mentalhealth.com/library/narc...
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A Mad King has usurped the power of Congress—which represents the American people. That is, he has seized power that belongs to you and me collectively. He has declared war without consultation with or approval from Congress. And with no imminent threat. This is a profound betrayal of the republic.
January 3, 2026 at 10:11 AM
A Mad King has usurped the power of Congress—which represents the American people. That is, he has seized power that belongs to you and me collectively. He has declared war without consultation with or approval from Congress. And with no imminent threat. This is a profound betrayal of the republic.
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Augenzeugen berichten von starken Explosionen und tieffliegenden Flugzeugen. Behördeninformationen stehen noch aus.
https://www.srf.ch/news/international/explosionen-in-venezuela-explosionen-und-rauch-in-der-hauptstadt-caracas
https://www.srf.ch/news/international/explosionen-in-venezuela-explosionen-und-rauch-in-der-hauptstadt-caracas
Venezuela: Explosionen und Rauch in der Hauptstadt Caracas
Augenzeugen berichten von starken Explosionen und tieffliegenden Flugzeugen. Behördeninformationen stehen noch aus.
www.srf.ch
January 3, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Augenzeugen berichten von starken Explosionen und tieffliegenden Flugzeugen. Behördeninformationen stehen noch aus.
https://www.srf.ch/news/international/explosionen-in-venezuela-explosionen-und-rauch-in-der-hauptstadt-caracas
https://www.srf.ch/news/international/explosionen-in-venezuela-explosionen-und-rauch-in-der-hauptstadt-caracas
This the America I grew up in.
Mamdani: Where else can you hear the sound of the steel pan, savor the smell of sancocho, and pay $9 for coffee on the same block? Where else could a Muslim kid like me grow up eating bagels and lox every Sunday?
January 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
This the America I grew up in.
All of this information was readily available in 2015.
December 31, 2025 at 10:55 AM
All of this information was readily available in 2015.
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Fantastic article from WaPo about how chaotic and stressful this year has been for SSA, both for employees and the people we serve. It also discusses some expected changes in 2026. This should be a gift link so hopefully you can all read it.
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.
wapo.st
December 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Fantastic article from WaPo about how chaotic and stressful this year has been for SSA, both for employees and the people we serve. It also discusses some expected changes in 2026. This should be a gift link so hopefully you can all read it.
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More people need to know this:
In Epstein’s 2008 federal deal, prosecutors agreed not to pursue federal charges against Epstein or any unnamed “potential co-conspirators.”
That functioned as protection for people involved before 2008, similar to immunity.
In Epstein’s 2008 federal deal, prosecutors agreed not to pursue federal charges against Epstein or any unnamed “potential co-conspirators.”
That functioned as protection for people involved before 2008, similar to immunity.
December 30, 2025 at 7:18 AM
More people need to know this:
In Epstein’s 2008 federal deal, prosecutors agreed not to pursue federal charges against Epstein or any unnamed “potential co-conspirators.”
That functioned as protection for people involved before 2008, similar to immunity.
In Epstein’s 2008 federal deal, prosecutors agreed not to pursue federal charges against Epstein or any unnamed “potential co-conspirators.”
That functioned as protection for people involved before 2008, similar to immunity.
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Julie K. Brown is a reporter for the Miami Herald who did groundbreaking work on Epstein beginning in 2018, including groundbreaking work on the disgusting coverup by Alex Acosta.
Her travel itinerary was released with some of the Epstein files. It appears the DOJ was monitoring her in 2019.
Her travel itinerary was released with some of the Epstein files. It appears the DOJ was monitoring her in 2019.
December 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Julie K. Brown is a reporter for the Miami Herald who did groundbreaking work on Epstein beginning in 2018, including groundbreaking work on the disgusting coverup by Alex Acosta.
Her travel itinerary was released with some of the Epstein files. It appears the DOJ was monitoring her in 2019.
Her travel itinerary was released with some of the Epstein files. It appears the DOJ was monitoring her in 2019.
This. They have purposely defunding education since the 80s. Trickle down economics and sabotaging public education is how you destroy American democracy
Our government’s priorities are entirely backward. And purposefully so.
December 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
This. They have purposely defunding education since the 80s. Trickle down economics and sabotaging public education is how you destroy American democracy
Authoritarianism isn’t a political ideology. It’s a value system. This post is about the MAGA movement and the last 15 years of US history
December 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Authoritarianism isn’t a political ideology. It’s a value system. This post is about the MAGA movement and the last 15 years of US history
The Right-Wing Campaign to Bring Back Gender Segregation in Schools newrepublic.com/article/2045... via @newrepublic.com
The Right-Wing Campaign to Bring Back Gender Segregation in Schools
The people who brought you “Project 2025” sure seem to be ramping up an attack on equality in higher ed.
newrepublic.com
December 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The Right-Wing Campaign to Bring Back Gender Segregation in Schools newrepublic.com/article/2045... via @newrepublic.com
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As energy bills skyrocket for millions of American families, Trump is killing off production of our country’s largest source of renewable energy.
Why? Because his Big Oil billionaire buddies want more of your money. It’s greed and corruption at your expense.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/c...
Why? Because his Big Oil billionaire buddies want more of your money. It’s greed and corruption at your expense.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/c...
Trump Halts 5 Wind Farms Off the East Coast
www.nytimes.com
December 25, 2025 at 2:28 AM
As energy bills skyrocket for millions of American families, Trump is killing off production of our country’s largest source of renewable energy.
Why? Because his Big Oil billionaire buddies want more of your money. It’s greed and corruption at your expense.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/c...
Why? Because his Big Oil billionaire buddies want more of your money. It’s greed and corruption at your expense.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/c...
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Welcome to the newest co-sponsors of my Medicare for All bill in the House!
Medicare for All is not only good policy — as premiums skyrocket for millions of Americans — it is incredibly popular. Let’s keep building momentum for universal health care and get this passed!
Medicare for All is not only good policy — as premiums skyrocket for millions of Americans — it is incredibly popular. Let’s keep building momentum for universal health care and get this passed!
December 25, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Welcome to the newest co-sponsors of my Medicare for All bill in the House!
Medicare for All is not only good policy — as premiums skyrocket for millions of Americans — it is incredibly popular. Let’s keep building momentum for universal health care and get this passed!
Medicare for All is not only good policy — as premiums skyrocket for millions of Americans — it is incredibly popular. Let’s keep building momentum for universal health care and get this passed!
It looks like DOJ may be studding the Trump-Epstein Files with known fakes, so, you know, use your judgement
December 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
It looks like DOJ may be studding the Trump-Epstein Files with known fakes, so, you know, use your judgement
Farmers get bailouts. Banks get bailouts. Billionaires get tax breaks. But to hell with every middle class kid who wants to go to college. It’s a different way to kill the intellectuals.
The SAVE Plan is ending and repayment options will change dramatically in the new year. n.pr/49oJ7Jg
Federal student loans are changing. Here's what to expect in 2026
The SAVE Plan is ending and repayment options will change dramatically in the new year.
n.pr
December 23, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Farmers get bailouts. Banks get bailouts. Billionaires get tax breaks. But to hell with every middle class kid who wants to go to college. It’s a different way to kill the intellectuals.
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"Metropolis does not use license plate recognition,” Morrissey said. “Instead, our computer vision platform is trained on a comprehensive and proprietary data set to recognize vehicles with a ‘vehicle fingerprint’ based on its unique characteristics..."
Two of the city's largest parking garages are now using artificial intelligence to recognize your car
The city and the new operator, Metropolis, promise a smooth experience from the technology, but customers in other cities have filed class-action lawsuits over the system.
www.cvilletomorrow.org
December 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"Metropolis does not use license plate recognition,” Morrissey said. “Instead, our computer vision platform is trained on a comprehensive and proprietary data set to recognize vehicles with a ‘vehicle fingerprint’ based on its unique characteristics..."
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BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
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Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
December 22, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…