Nurse Van (Pat VanMaanen)
@nursevan.bsky.social
AZ Nurse, Proud UMich grad. Democracy Defender, fighter for health care for all, clean air, and water. Working to address extreme heat & make AZ summers safe to enjoy again. Photography enthusiast. Opinions & post my own.
This is not surprising; the same was true when Renee Good was shot. Care was denied. Blood is on the hands of the Trump Regime; let's fight for justice, and that the lawless followers are held accountable for these horrific actions.
A pediatrician who attempted to save the life of Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by Customs and Border Protection agents, has alleged that agents denied Pretti medical care for several minutes after the shooting took place, then appeared to count his wounds rather than administer CPR.
Doctor Who Tried to Help Pretti Says Feds Counted Wounds Instead of Doing CPR
“There was absolutely no need for any violence, let alone lethal force by multiple officers,” the witness stated.
truthout.org
January 26, 2026 at 8:46 PM
This is not surprising; the same was true when Renee Good was shot. Care was denied. Blood is on the hands of the Trump Regime; let's fight for justice, and that the lawless followers are held accountable for these horrific actions.
In support of our communities and to honor Alex Pretti, please take action. Anyone can sign in support of what the nursing assoc is asking-which is stop this senseless abuse and investigate the murders by ICE.
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azna.informz.net/informzdatas...
Protect nurses, patients, and our communities
azna.informz.net
January 26, 2026 at 8:25 PM
In support of our communities and to honor Alex Pretti, please take action. Anyone can sign in support of what the nursing assoc is asking-which is stop this senseless abuse and investigate the murders by ICE.
azna.informz.net/informzdatas...
azna.informz.net/informzdatas...
While we are insisting our elected congressional members do something about ICE, here is another group to be aware of and avoid. americansfortaxfairness.org/ices-corpora...
ICE's Corporate Collaborators: Exposed
These corporations received massive tax breaks—paid for by healthcare cuts. Now they’re making money through contracts to help the Trump administration terrorize communities.
americansfortaxfairness.org
January 26, 2026 at 8:01 PM
While we are insisting our elected congressional members do something about ICE, here is another group to be aware of and avoid. americansfortaxfairness.org/ices-corpora...
From HCR:
“All it would take to end the murder of American citizens by an untrained government goon squad is 16 Republicans in Congress voting with Dems to defund ICE (or 23 to impeach and remove Trump—3 in House & 20 in Senate). That’s it. 23 Americans can vote for the public and end all of this.”
“All it would take to end the murder of American citizens by an untrained government goon squad is 16 Republicans in Congress voting with Dems to defund ICE (or 23 to impeach and remove Trump—3 in House & 20 in Senate). That’s it. 23 Americans can vote for the public and end all of this.”
January 25, 2026 at 8:12 PM
From HCR:
“All it would take to end the murder of American citizens by an untrained government goon squad is 16 Republicans in Congress voting with Dems to defund ICE (or 23 to impeach and remove Trump—3 in House & 20 in Senate). That’s it. 23 Americans can vote for the public and end all of this.”
“All it would take to end the murder of American citizens by an untrained government goon squad is 16 Republicans in Congress voting with Dems to defund ICE (or 23 to impeach and remove Trump—3 in House & 20 in Senate). That’s it. 23 Americans can vote for the public and end all of this.”
From Arizona Nurse Association.
Thank you for the timely statement.
One comment: It was another murder by our government to inflict pain, fear, and harm.
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Thank you for the timely statement.
One comment: It was another murder by our government to inflict pain, fear, and harm.
cdn.ymaws.com/www.aznurse....
cdn.ymaws.com
January 25, 2026 at 7:46 PM
From Arizona Nurse Association.
Thank you for the timely statement.
One comment: It was another murder by our government to inflict pain, fear, and harm.
cdn.ymaws.com/www.aznurse....
Thank you for the timely statement.
One comment: It was another murder by our government to inflict pain, fear, and harm.
cdn.ymaws.com/www.aznurse....
A majority of voters said Mr. Trump had focused on the wrong priorities and disapproved of his handling of top issues, but the president still enjoys strong support from Republicans.
That last part is because they are still watching Fox and Trump-controlled media.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
That last part is because they are still watching Fox and Trump-controlled media.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
Few Voters Say Trump’s Second Term Has Made the Country Better, Poll Finds
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:26 PM
A majority of voters said Mr. Trump had focused on the wrong priorities and disapproved of his handling of top issues, but the president still enjoys strong support from Republicans.
That last part is because they are still watching Fox and Trump-controlled media.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
That last part is because they are still watching Fox and Trump-controlled media.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
Congratulations to Indiana for its NCAA National Championship.
And Congratulations to the Big 10, third in a row.
And Congratulations to the Big 10, third in a row.
a fireworks display with the words congratulations in pink
ALT: a fireworks display with the words congratulations in pink
media.tenor.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Congratulations to Indiana for its NCAA National Championship.
And Congratulations to the Big 10, third in a row.
And Congratulations to the Big 10, third in a row.
ICE is arriving in Phoenix. Looks like they want to mess with another city.
Protesters are on it, making noise at their hotels.
www.instagram.com/reels/DTqoaf...
Protesters are on it, making noise at their hotels.
www.instagram.com/reels/DTqoaf...
Arizonagram - AZ • Memes • Drama • Places on Instagram: "Videos are going viral on social media about Phoenix being the next ICE target for massive deportation. Thoughts?"
6,184 likes, 1,229 comments - arizonagram on January 18, 2026: "Videos are going viral on social media about Phoenix being the next ICE target for massive deportation. Thoughts?".
www.instagram.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:33 AM
ICE is arriving in Phoenix. Looks like they want to mess with another city.
Protesters are on it, making noise at their hotels.
www.instagram.com/reels/DTqoaf...
Protesters are on it, making noise at their hotels.
www.instagram.com/reels/DTqoaf...
This was racial profiling. This has to stop. Tell your elected officials. Let them know you are watching.
Here's another bad actor for your AVOID List: Carnival Cruises.
They allowed this to happen and did not apologize. They do not deserve your business.
www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...
Here's another bad actor for your AVOID List: Carnival Cruises.
They allowed this to happen and did not apologize. They do not deserve your business.
www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...
CBP stormed the cruise cabin of a Coast Guard veteran and detained him
Jose Martinez, an Arizona resident and U.S. Coast Guard veteran, was detained before sunrise by Customs and Border Protection in Miami on Jan. 5.
www.azcentral.com
January 18, 2026 at 11:53 PM
This was racial profiling. This has to stop. Tell your elected officials. Let them know you are watching.
Here's another bad actor for your AVOID List: Carnival Cruises.
They allowed this to happen and did not apologize. They do not deserve your business.
www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...
Here's another bad actor for your AVOID List: Carnival Cruises.
They allowed this to happen and did not apologize. They do not deserve your business.
www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...
It's all about favors and control. Womack is now owned by Trump.
He ended up serving a year.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
He ended up serving a year.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
January 18, 2026 at 9:48 PM
It's all about favors and control. Womack is now owned by Trump.
He ended up serving a year.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
He ended up serving a year.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
Reposted by Nurse Van (Pat VanMaanen)
No. We don’t need to “modify ICE training.” We need to close DHS. Dismantle it. It’s an outdated expensive bureaucracy that’s been usurped by violent white supremacists. Shut it down.
January 18, 2026 at 12:19 AM
No. We don’t need to “modify ICE training.” We need to close DHS. Dismantle it. It’s an outdated expensive bureaucracy that’s been usurped by violent white supremacists. Shut it down.
Reposted by Nurse Van (Pat VanMaanen)
Never thought I’d see this. Until I read project 2025.
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom release a joint statement:
January 18, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Never thought I’d see this. Until I read project 2025.
Reposted by Nurse Van (Pat VanMaanen)
NEW: Today's Breakdown on @meidastouch.com if you missed it. I cover the law enforcement transcripts proving Jonathan Ross wasn't injured, nor was he transported to the hospital after he murdered Good. Plus, the obvious pretext to invoke the Insurrection Act. www.muellershewrote.com/p/transcript...
Transcripts Prove ICE Officer Jonathan Ross Was Not Injured
The transcripts also show that he was not taken to the hospital from the scene where he murdered Renee Nicole Good, and that she had a pulse when ICE blocked a doctor from starting CPR.
www.muellershewrote.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:14 PM
NEW: Today's Breakdown on @meidastouch.com if you missed it. I cover the law enforcement transcripts proving Jonathan Ross wasn't injured, nor was he transported to the hospital after he murdered Good. Plus, the obvious pretext to invoke the Insurrection Act. www.muellershewrote.com/p/transcript...
💙💙💙Minneapolis💙💙💙
Talked to a Somali man today who said his mosque last night was surrounded by neighbors ready to protect them against ICE if needed. Made me feel proud to live in this city.
January 18, 2026 at 9:38 PM
💙💙💙Minneapolis💙💙💙
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We just saw this, and it’s a good idea for businesses to post. Private businesses are allowed to set dress and conduct rules. Requiring no full face coverings has long been standard for safety and loss prevention reasons, and it is within a business’s rights to refuse entry or service.
January 18, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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Facts are beyond her abilities it seems.
BRENNAN: What percentage of those you have in custody have committed crimes?
NOEM: 70% of them
B: It's not 70%
N: Yes it is. You guys pick and choose numbers
B: Your agency says 47% have criminal convictions
N: Wrong again. We'll get you the correct numbers
B: Well, that's from your agency
NOEM: 70% of them
B: It's not 70%
N: Yes it is. You guys pick and choose numbers
B: Your agency says 47% have criminal convictions
N: Wrong again. We'll get you the correct numbers
B: Well, that's from your agency
January 18, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Facts are beyond her abilities it seems.
So good news in a week of horrible news caused by the Trump regime.
🚨 HUGE: Three East Coast offshore wind projects have been given the go-ahead by judges this week after Trump unlawfully halted them.
Empire Wind, Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, and Revolution Wind will power nearly 1.5 million homes combined.
This is a massive win for our wallets and environment!
Empire Wind, Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, and Revolution Wind will power nearly 1.5 million homes combined.
This is a massive win for our wallets and environment!
Biggest offshore wind project in U.S. to resume construction after judge lifts Trump suspension
Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind will resume construction after a federal judge on Friday temporarily lifted the Trump administration's suspension.
www.cnbc.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:10 PM
So good news in a week of horrible news caused by the Trump regime.
Reposted by Nurse Van (Pat VanMaanen)
Frontline nurses are pushing back against rollbacks on toxic chemical safeguards — our communities deserve strong protections! Read our press release here (link in bio) 👉 zurl.co/ib2Ug
January 16, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Frontline nurses are pushing back against rollbacks on toxic chemical safeguards — our communities deserve strong protections! Read our press release here (link in bio) 👉 zurl.co/ib2Ug
He's not popular, not trusted, not focusing where he should, and most think his first year was a failure.
#Agree.
#Agree.
A new SSRS/CNN poll reveals that a majority of Americans say Trump is focused on the wrong priorities. A majority say Trump's first year is a failure just look at these numbers on the economy.👇🏻 s3.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
January 16, 2026 at 10:22 PM
He's not popular, not trusted, not focusing where he should, and most think his first year was a failure.
#Agree.
#Agree.
Of course, he has to cheat to get what he wants. That's how he works.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump installs loyalists on panel set to review White House ballroom
The Commission of Fine Arts will discuss the controversial project at a meeting next week. White House officials hope to win approval in two months.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Of course, he has to cheat to get what he wants. That's how he works.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
I've been worried that we would see a case in MC and then the numbers in AZ would explode. East Valley has a number of under-vaccinated kiddos as do more and more areas of the state now. Poor kids.
January 16, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I've been worried that we would see a case in MC and then the numbers in AZ would explode. East Valley has a number of under-vaccinated kiddos as do more and more areas of the state now. Poor kids.
Look at the list of checks this adm writes for itself.
Postcard resistance - extravagance, the well has run dry
#postcard
#postcard
January 13, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Look at the list of checks this adm writes for itself.
More on Trump's attack on the Federal Reserve to gain more power.
Will the GOP truly step up and stop Trump this time? Would hope so, but their recent history of inaction makes one wonder whether they have the backbone to stand up to the bully.
Will the GOP truly step up and stop Trump this time? Would hope so, but their recent history of inaction makes one wonder whether they have the backbone to stand up to the bully.
Jonathan Karl explains: DOJ subpoenas hit the Federal Reserve. This is political pressure and intimidation.
More abuse of power from Trump and his corrupt regime!
Independent institutions exist because strongmen can’t be trusted with them.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
More abuse of power from Trump and his corrupt regime!
Independent institutions exist because strongmen can’t be trusted with them.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
January 13, 2026 at 3:41 AM
More on Trump's attack on the Federal Reserve to gain more power.
Will the GOP truly step up and stop Trump this time? Would hope so, but their recent history of inaction makes one wonder whether they have the backbone to stand up to the bully.
Will the GOP truly step up and stop Trump this time? Would hope so, but their recent history of inaction makes one wonder whether they have the backbone to stand up to the bully.