Mena Burke
@menaburke.bsky.social
Soccer/football; history; sanity; beagles; too much coffee; percussion; reading (not the fc); women’s sports. Crystal Palace FC. Washington Spirit. Also - FC Wimbledon fan by marriage
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It truly didn’t have to be this way. www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Canada loses measles elimination status | CBC
www.cbc.ca
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
It truly didn’t have to be this way. www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
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ouuuu i cannot wait for a pwhl game
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
ouuuu i cannot wait for a pwhl game
And there you have it
Consumers have expressed growing concerns about the shutdown’s potential impact on the economy in recent weeks.
Nvidia, Meta, More Lead Stock Rally As Shutdown Deal Advances
Consumers have expressed growing concerns about the shutdown’s potential impact on the economy in recent weeks.
www.forbes.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
And there you have it
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If you believe it was just 8 senators I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. This was a Schumer operation.
November 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
If you believe it was just 8 senators I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. This was a Schumer operation.
This. And defund any police force that colludes with ICE
NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE - Bolts
A populous, swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
This. And defund any police force that colludes with ICE
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So, we're fucked.
VAN SUSTEREN: Is the Republican healthcare solution going to go into effect at midnight on Dec. 31? Because people are gonna get sticker shock
MIKE JOHNSON: We have November and December to work on it
MIKE JOHNSON: We have November and December to work on it
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
So, we're fucked.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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WaPo rating every county for raising a family and HATS OFF to the NIMBYS for working overtime to get us this ZERO in affordability #arlingtonVA
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
WaPo rating every county for raising a family and HATS OFF to the NIMBYS for working overtime to get us this ZERO in affordability #arlingtonVA
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It is wild, if not surprising I guess, that whether people could fly somewhere at Thanksgiving seemed to have more political effect than whether people could *eat* at Thanksgiving.
November 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It is wild, if not surprising I guess, that whether people could fly somewhere at Thanksgiving seemed to have more political effect than whether people could *eat* at Thanksgiving.
Gee, what a shock, Democrats, including Tim Kaine, were played or, if they’re not that stupid, they’re in on it.
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Gee, what a shock, Democrats, including Tim Kaine, were played or, if they’re not that stupid, they’re in on it.
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In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
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“I voted no on the deal last night, and I want to tell you why...I was not only a no, but I was a strong no. We’ve got to continue this fight on health care...The health care crisis continues. We’ve got to get it resolved.” - Sen. @markwarner.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2025/11/sen-...
November 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
“I voted no on the deal last night, and I want to tell you why...I was not only a no, but I was a strong no. We’ve got to continue this fight on health care...The health care crisis continues. We’ve got to get it resolved.” - Sen. @markwarner.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2025/11/sen-...
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Speaker Johnson has literally said he's "not promising anyone anything."
For once, I believe him.
For once, I believe him.
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Speaker Johnson has literally said he's "not promising anyone anything."
For once, I believe him.
For once, I believe him.
Also this!
One aspect of Dementia Don that I don’t see much discussed is the anger aspect. Patients either seem to turn inward or lash out. My husband’s grandfather was a powerful businessman…in the early stages the disease angered him as he saw his power wane and continued to worsen as time went by
November 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Also this!
This. This is the message I left for Kaine but I’m sure I wasn’t this clear and concise
It especially feels like an F.U. in Virginia, where we just delivered a historic election for Democrats during the shutdown.
Virginia, one of the most affected states, said "we are with the Democrats".
And this is the thanks we get, a week later??
For shame, @kaine.senate.gov.
Virginia, one of the most affected states, said "we are with the Democrats".
And this is the thanks we get, a week later??
For shame, @kaine.senate.gov.
it is pretty darkly funny seeing posts like URGENT!!!! it is SUNDAY EVENING you must PUT DOWN YOUR DINNER and call your senator IMMEDIATELY to politely request they not press the big button marked "fuck you". this will not actually stop them from pressing the fuck you button. functioning democracy
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
This. This is the message I left for Kaine but I’m sure I wasn’t this clear and concise
www.rawstory.com/stewart-rhod...
States have to start enforcing laws to protect their citizens since the Trump-Repub Regime is lawless.
States have to start enforcing laws to protect their citizens since the Trump-Repub Regime is lawless.
Convicted Oath Keepers' founder announces militia's relaunch to enforce Trump orders
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes announced he was relaunching the right-wing militia group in hopes that President Donald Trump would press them into duty.Rhodes was released from prison earlier th...
www.rawstory.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
www.rawstory.com/stewart-rhod...
States have to start enforcing laws to protect their citizens since the Trump-Repub Regime is lawless.
States have to start enforcing laws to protect their citizens since the Trump-Repub Regime is lawless.
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Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
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I genuinely wish I had the temperament to run for any elected office. If you do, and you’re not a cunt, please do so.
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I genuinely wish I had the temperament to run for any elected office. If you do, and you’re not a cunt, please do so.
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Yep. None of this effects them, but it will when we run them all out of office
November 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Yep. None of this effects them, but it will when we run them all out of office
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The Audi crowd is *brutal* to take PKs against
November 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The Audi crowd is *brutal* to take PKs against
Several of Kaine’s offices are not taking any messages. I finally got through to one of his regional offices (I think Abingdon) not to a person of course.
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Several of Kaine’s offices are not taking any messages. I finally got through to one of his regional offices (I think Abingdon) not to a person of course.
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We are going on 15 straight years of Republicans chipping away at Obamacare and offering literally nothing to make it better
Shaheen on Fox & Friends: "I believe there are number of Republicans who are gonna join us in trying to address healthcare costs ... we are gonna be able to continue to right about healthcare because we're gonna have a vote in December."
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We are going on 15 straight years of Republicans chipping away at Obamacare and offering literally nothing to make it better
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Virginia's Democratic Senate Majority Leader told Bolts after Tuesday's elections that his party will move forward with redistricting in early 2026, saying, “I don’t see many Republican states pumping the brakes, because they all seem to be falling in line behind their dear leader.”
Five Ways Tuesday’s Results Will Affect Voting Rules and Democracy - Bolts
From felony disenfranchisement and mail-voting to mid-decade gerrymanders, Tuesday delivered verdicts on election law across these five states.
boltsmag.org
November 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Virginia's Democratic Senate Majority Leader told Bolts after Tuesday's elections that his party will move forward with redistricting in early 2026, saying, “I don’t see many Republican states pumping the brakes, because they all seem to be falling in line behind their dear leader.”