Tess
@tesssettergren.bsky.social
Retired RN and lifelong Democrat. I believe in humans taking care of other humans, especially the vulnerable populations. People who have adequate nutrition, housing, healthcare and opportunities in life will thrive, and our country will thrive. NO MAGA
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Budapest today. People are demanding that PM Orban resign.
March 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Budapest today. People are demanding that PM Orban resign.
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“Schmidt being “violently interrogated” at Logan Airport for hours, and being stripped naked, put in a cold shower by two officials, and being put back onto a chair.”
Whatever happened to #abolishICE? It needs to be abolished. This is torture.
Whatever happened to #abolishICE? It needs to be abolished. This is torture.
Green card holder from New Hampshire 'interrogated' at Logan Airport, detained
Fabian Schmidt’s family said they are unsure of why he is being held. They said he has a recently renewed green card, and no active issues in court.
www.nhpr.org
March 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“Schmidt being “violently interrogated” at Logan Airport for hours, and being stripped naked, put in a cold shower by two officials, and being put back onto a chair.”
Whatever happened to #abolishICE? It needs to be abolished. This is torture.
Whatever happened to #abolishICE? It needs to be abolished. This is torture.
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these are our party leaders now, ignore all other opinions
March 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
these are our party leaders now, ignore all other opinions
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I hate to say ‘I told you so’ but… I told you so.
Seven years ago:
Seven years ago:
March 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I hate to say ‘I told you so’ but… I told you so.
Seven years ago:
Seven years ago:
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From interview of Lee Bollinger, 1st Amendment scholar who served as dean of @UMichLaw, president of @UMich, and president of Columbia University.
www.chronicle.com/article/were...
www.chronicle.com/article/were...
March 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
From interview of Lee Bollinger, 1st Amendment scholar who served as dean of @UMichLaw, president of @UMich, and president of Columbia University.
www.chronicle.com/article/were...
www.chronicle.com/article/were...
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If you live in NC, call every Republican politician you know. Call every farmer you know and ask them to do the same
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
USDA cancels $11 million in federal funding for North Carolina food banks
The USDA has notified the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that it would terminate the agreement for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, which is one of the progr...
www.wunc.org
March 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
If you live in NC, call every Republican politician you know. Call every farmer you know and ask them to do the same
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
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Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
March 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
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His track record speaks for itself. While we continue to resist, we should take comfort in that he is deeply incompetent, not very bright & his policies are hurting even his most devoted supporters. Let's not get in the way of his inevitable self-destruction.
March 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
His track record speaks for itself. While we continue to resist, we should take comfort in that he is deeply incompetent, not very bright & his policies are hurting even his most devoted supporters. Let's not get in the way of his inevitable self-destruction.
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Happy birthday to one of the GREATEST and most consequential Presidents of my lifetime, who deserves a TON more credit than he gets.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRESIDENT BIDEN!!!! 🎉
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRESIDENT BIDEN!!!! 🎉
November 20, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Happy birthday to one of the GREATEST and most consequential Presidents of my lifetime, who deserves a TON more credit than he gets.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRESIDENT BIDEN!!!! 🎉
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRESIDENT BIDEN!!!! 🎉
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This is very cool. Thank you to everyone who made this a reality.
We love it here and we are here to stay.
Bluesky is the future!
We love it here and we are here to stay.
Bluesky is the future!
November 20, 2024 at 4:01 PM
This is very cool. Thank you to everyone who made this a reality.
We love it here and we are here to stay.
Bluesky is the future!
We love it here and we are here to stay.
Bluesky is the future!
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Last year, when I was at MSNBC, I did a 10-minute deep-dive into RFK Jr's anti-vaxxer role in the measles outbreak that killed dozens and dozens of kids in Samoa.
I hope every Senator voting in his confirmation process for HHS knows about this crucial and awful story:
I hope every Senator voting in his confirmation process for HHS knows about this crucial and awful story:
RFK Jr., anti-vaxxers, and a measles outbreak: Mehdi’s deep dive
YouTube video by MSNBC
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Last year, when I was at MSNBC, I did a 10-minute deep-dive into RFK Jr's anti-vaxxer role in the measles outbreak that killed dozens and dozens of kids in Samoa.
I hope every Senator voting in his confirmation process for HHS knows about this crucial and awful story:
I hope every Senator voting in his confirmation process for HHS knows about this crucial and awful story:
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Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Each year, the trans community loses too many lives, especially trans women of color, to hate and violence.
More than ever, we must stand by our trans family and support them, hold space for them, and insist the scapegoating and targeting stop.
Now.
More than ever, we must stand by our trans family and support them, hold space for them, and insist the scapegoating and targeting stop.
Now.
November 20, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Each year, the trans community loses too many lives, especially trans women of color, to hate and violence.
More than ever, we must stand by our trans family and support them, hold space for them, and insist the scapegoating and targeting stop.
Now.
More than ever, we must stand by our trans family and support them, hold space for them, and insist the scapegoating and targeting stop.
Now.
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Thank you.
Looks like you’re called to action again.
Thank you for your service.
Not everyone who serves wears a uniform but everyone who serves is appreciated 😊👍
Looks like you’re called to action again.
Thank you for your service.
Not everyone who serves wears a uniform but everyone who serves is appreciated 😊👍
My name is Joe Gallina.
On the day of Trump’s inauguration in 2017, I left my legal career to dedicate my life to Call to Activism in the purpose of uniting those who sought decency in our leadership.
On the day of Trump’s inauguration in 2017, I left my legal career to dedicate my life to Call to Activism in the purpose of uniting those who sought decency in our leadership.
November 20, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Thank you.
Looks like you’re called to action again.
Thank you for your service.
Not everyone who serves wears a uniform but everyone who serves is appreciated 😊👍
Looks like you’re called to action again.
Thank you for your service.
Not everyone who serves wears a uniform but everyone who serves is appreciated 😊👍
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I love this –
Lead with light. ☀️
Lead with light. ☀️
Anytime you’re tempted to post about how transphobic N*ncy M*ce is, consider posting about how awesome Sarah McBride is instead.
Deprive M*ce of the attention she seeks and help draw attention to someone truly inspiring.
Deprive M*ce of the attention she seeks and help draw attention to someone truly inspiring.
November 20, 2024 at 12:49 PM
I love this –
Lead with light. ☀️
Lead with light. ☀️
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So much of the shit people say about trans women is so transparently them projecting their weird shit onto other people. “They get horny from being in women’s bathrooms!” Buddy that’s a you thing
November 20, 2024 at 12:09 AM
So much of the shit people say about trans women is so transparently them projecting their weird shit onto other people. “They get horny from being in women’s bathrooms!” Buddy that’s a you thing
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Serious question for women in the @GOP: How can you claim to value your "safety" when attacking trans women and turn around and support a rapist who is trying to surround himself with other rapists and sex predators?
#MattGaetz #Trump
#MattGaetz #Trump
November 20, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Serious question for women in the @GOP: How can you claim to value your "safety" when attacking trans women and turn around and support a rapist who is trying to surround himself with other rapists and sex predators?
#MattGaetz #Trump
#MattGaetz #Trump
Hmmm...for a minute, I thought you were actually a serious journalist. Now I see you resurrecting a very "old" topic for no obvious reason. I suspect you are really here to get clicks and maybe advertise your books. Not serious. I must block. Sigh
November 20, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Hmmm...for a minute, I thought you were actually a serious journalist. Now I see you resurrecting a very "old" topic for no obvious reason. I suspect you are really here to get clicks and maybe advertise your books. Not serious. I must block. Sigh
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Sorry for the cross-post but this is as intellectually dishonest as it gets.
This isn't about debating policy differences. It's about not being able to discuss them without being called a kike...
This isn't about debating policy differences. It's about not being able to discuss them without being called a kike...
November 20, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Sorry for the cross-post but this is as intellectually dishonest as it gets.
This isn't about debating policy differences. It's about not being able to discuss them without being called a kike...
This isn't about debating policy differences. It's about not being able to discuss them without being called a kike...
Dean Phillips is a gd liar, and he is not a democrat. He is a republican in disguise, feigning harmonization. He is also an elitist and a born sycophant to the MAGA cult leader. I would not trust him as far as I could throw him. I am embarrassed that he is a Minnesotan. 😡
Sorry for the cross-post but this is as intellectually dishonest as it gets.
This isn't about debating policy differences. It's about not being able to discuss them without being called a kike...
This isn't about debating policy differences. It's about not being able to discuss them without being called a kike...
November 20, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Dean Phillips is a gd liar, and he is not a democrat. He is a republican in disguise, feigning harmonization. He is also an elitist and a born sycophant to the MAGA cult leader. I would not trust him as far as I could throw him. I am embarrassed that he is a Minnesotan. 😡
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"The proposed scheme would profoundly undermine the system of checks and balances that is the very essence of constitutional democracy. It would violate the spirit of the Constitution, as well as its letter." - @noahfeldman.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Trump’s Recess Appointment Gambit Is Unconstitutional
Rather than working with senators in his own party, the president-elect wants to see how quickly he can sideline them.
www.bloomberg.com
November 20, 2024 at 5:54 PM
"The proposed scheme would profoundly undermine the system of checks and balances that is the very essence of constitutional democracy. It would violate the spirit of the Constitution, as well as its letter." - @noahfeldman.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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We are Hold The Line, an organization to defend our nation from the Trump Administration and his extremist agenda.
We can’t do it alone–can you retweet this and give us a follow to spread the word?
We can’t do it alone–can you retweet this and give us a follow to spread the word?
November 20, 2024 at 5:31 PM
We are Hold The Line, an organization to defend our nation from the Trump Administration and his extremist agenda.
We can’t do it alone–can you retweet this and give us a follow to spread the word?
We can’t do it alone–can you retweet this and give us a follow to spread the word?