Carolina Valdez
@carolinavaldez.bsky.social
I write books. It’s easier on my vocal cords. | She/her
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Five under the radar things Trump snuck into his "Big Beautiful Bill":
- Delivers tax breaks to Big Oil
- Defunds Planned Parenthood
- Raises drug prices for seniors (Big Pharma giveaway)
- Hikes monthly student loan payments
- Makes ICE the biggest federal law enforcement agency
- Delivers tax breaks to Big Oil
- Defunds Planned Parenthood
- Raises drug prices for seniors (Big Pharma giveaway)
- Hikes monthly student loan payments
- Makes ICE the biggest federal law enforcement agency
July 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Five under the radar things Trump snuck into his "Big Beautiful Bill":
- Delivers tax breaks to Big Oil
- Defunds Planned Parenthood
- Raises drug prices for seniors (Big Pharma giveaway)
- Hikes monthly student loan payments
- Makes ICE the biggest federal law enforcement agency
- Delivers tax breaks to Big Oil
- Defunds Planned Parenthood
- Raises drug prices for seniors (Big Pharma giveaway)
- Hikes monthly student loan payments
- Makes ICE the biggest federal law enforcement agency
Reposted by Carolina Valdez
I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
July 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
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I can finally share this exciting news: I wrote the first young adult novel set in the world of Little Nightmares! I love the video games, and it was thrilling to translate their eeriness and mystery to the page. Look for The Lonely Ones this September from Scholastic. 🎡
June 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I can finally share this exciting news: I wrote the first young adult novel set in the world of Little Nightmares! I love the video games, and it was thrilling to translate their eeriness and mystery to the page. Look for The Lonely Ones this September from Scholastic. 🎡
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If you’re under 30, you weren’t even born the last time Andrew Cuomo lived here.
This is your city. Vote like it.
This is your city. Vote like it.
June 20, 2025 at 2:38 AM
If you’re under 30, you weren’t even born the last time Andrew Cuomo lived here.
This is your city. Vote like it.
This is your city. Vote like it.
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Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is VERY unpopular.
No surprise when it kicks MILLIONS off of health care and food assistance to pay for tax giveaways for billionaires.
Republicans are trying to ram it through by July 4th.
NOW is the moment to fight back. Call your senator.
No surprise when it kicks MILLIONS off of health care and food assistance to pay for tax giveaways for billionaires.
Republicans are trying to ram it through by July 4th.
NOW is the moment to fight back. Call your senator.
June 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is VERY unpopular.
No surprise when it kicks MILLIONS off of health care and food assistance to pay for tax giveaways for billionaires.
Republicans are trying to ram it through by July 4th.
NOW is the moment to fight back. Call your senator.
No surprise when it kicks MILLIONS off of health care and food assistance to pay for tax giveaways for billionaires.
Republicans are trying to ram it through by July 4th.
NOW is the moment to fight back. Call your senator.
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June 13, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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This. A good explainer of how Medicaid cuts work.
Yes. People Will Die.
Joni Ernst’s cringey videos were wrong. They also reveal a lot about the GOP’s desperately dishonest sales job.
open.substack.com
June 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
This. A good explainer of how Medicaid cuts work.
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Q: What helps you write when executive dysfunction hits?
A: Time-boxed sprints, candy bar scenes, voice memos, and low-spoon writing tasks.
Work with your brain, not against it.
Full Q&A: lizwritesbooks.substack.com
#WritingCommunity #ADHDWriters #AmWriting #ExecutiveDysfunction #WritingHelp
A: Time-boxed sprints, candy bar scenes, voice memos, and low-spoon writing tasks.
Work with your brain, not against it.
Full Q&A: lizwritesbooks.substack.com
#WritingCommunity #ADHDWriters #AmWriting #ExecutiveDysfunction #WritingHelp
Liz Writes Books | Substack
Hi! I'm Liz! I write books! Sometimes I do other fun things! Click to read Liz Writes Books, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago.
lizwritesbooks.substack.com
May 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Q: What helps you write when executive dysfunction hits?
A: Time-boxed sprints, candy bar scenes, voice memos, and low-spoon writing tasks.
Work with your brain, not against it.
Full Q&A: lizwritesbooks.substack.com
#WritingCommunity #ADHDWriters #AmWriting #ExecutiveDysfunction #WritingHelp
A: Time-boxed sprints, candy bar scenes, voice memos, and low-spoon writing tasks.
Work with your brain, not against it.
Full Q&A: lizwritesbooks.substack.com
#WritingCommunity #ADHDWriters #AmWriting #ExecutiveDysfunction #WritingHelp
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Republicans are scheduling votes in the DEAD OF NIGHT on Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
They advanced their bill last night at 10:30PM. The next vote is scheduled for 1AM on Wednesday.
Why hide? Maybe because this bill rips away health care from babies, new moms, and seniors.
They advanced their bill last night at 10:30PM. The next vote is scheduled for 1AM on Wednesday.
Why hide? Maybe because this bill rips away health care from babies, new moms, and seniors.
May 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Republicans are scheduling votes in the DEAD OF NIGHT on Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
They advanced their bill last night at 10:30PM. The next vote is scheduled for 1AM on Wednesday.
Why hide? Maybe because this bill rips away health care from babies, new moms, and seniors.
They advanced their bill last night at 10:30PM. The next vote is scheduled for 1AM on Wednesday.
Why hide? Maybe because this bill rips away health care from babies, new moms, and seniors.
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Andrew Cuomo thinks that trans rights are too far left.
His belief system and way of governing align with Trump. Do not elect him mayor, NYC.
His belief system and way of governing align with Trump. Do not elect him mayor, NYC.
May 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Andrew Cuomo thinks that trans rights are too far left.
His belief system and way of governing align with Trump. Do not elect him mayor, NYC.
His belief system and way of governing align with Trump. Do not elect him mayor, NYC.
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Folks call your Senators now!! A ban on any state laws on GenAi for 10 YEARS is gonna do unthinkable harm!
For those of you wondering what to say here are two posts you can use to build your own script (use alt script to cut and paste)
Need to find your representatives? Here you go:
5calls.org
For those of you wondering what to say here are two posts you can use to build your own script (use alt script to cut and paste)
Need to find your representatives? Here you go:
5calls.org
May 12, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Folks call your Senators now!! A ban on any state laws on GenAi for 10 YEARS is gonna do unthinkable harm!
For those of you wondering what to say here are two posts you can use to build your own script (use alt script to cut and paste)
Need to find your representatives? Here you go:
5calls.org
For those of you wondering what to say here are two posts you can use to build your own script (use alt script to cut and paste)
Need to find your representatives? Here you go:
5calls.org
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🚨HIT THE PHONES TO SAVE MEDICAID - PLEASE AMPLIFY & ACT 🚨
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
Save Medicaid
Please call your Representative right now and leave a voicemail, or first thing on Monday morning before the mark up session begins.
OcasioCortez.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🚨HIT THE PHONES TO SAVE MEDICAID - PLEASE AMPLIFY & ACT 🚨
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts.
MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here.
Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️
OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
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I have a new book out today! If you are a gamer, or the parent of a gamer, or just game-curious, please pick up GAMERS: ATTEMPTING CONNECTION wherever books are available (including and especially your local library). Of all my books, writing this one felt most like play. ecmyers.net/2025/05/game...
May 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I have a new book out today! If you are a gamer, or the parent of a gamer, or just game-curious, please pick up GAMERS: ATTEMPTING CONNECTION wherever books are available (including and especially your local library). Of all my books, writing this one felt most like play. ecmyers.net/2025/05/game...
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All six conservative Justices have ruled that President Trump's military ban on trans people can stay in effect as cases continue in the lower courts.
This is a bigoted decision and a violation of the 14th amendment, which guarantees equal protection of the laws to all people.
This is a bigoted decision and a violation of the 14th amendment, which guarantees equal protection of the laws to all people.
US supreme court allows Trump trans military ban to take effect
Justices rule in favor of president and say ban can take effect while case proceeds in lower courts
www.theguardian.com
May 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
All six conservative Justices have ruled that President Trump's military ban on trans people can stay in effect as cases continue in the lower courts.
This is a bigoted decision and a violation of the 14th amendment, which guarantees equal protection of the laws to all people.
This is a bigoted decision and a violation of the 14th amendment, which guarantees equal protection of the laws to all people.
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Signed the first copy of Gamers: Attempting Connection for my son's best friend. The book is officially out on March 6, so there's still time to pre-order your copy before Tuesday! 🙏
May 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Signed the first copy of Gamers: Attempting Connection for my son's best friend. The book is officially out on March 6, so there's still time to pre-order your copy before Tuesday! 🙏
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Today on the Substack: “How do I get better at writing?”
Read like a maniac. Write bad pages on purpose. Pick 1 skill per year & work the hell out of it.
Read it here: lizwritesbooks.substack.com
Ask your Q: lizwritesbooks.tumblr.com/Ask
#writingcommunity #amwriting #writingtips #writingadvice
Read like a maniac. Write bad pages on purpose. Pick 1 skill per year & work the hell out of it.
Read it here: lizwritesbooks.substack.com
Ask your Q: lizwritesbooks.tumblr.com/Ask
#writingcommunity #amwriting #writingtips #writingadvice
April 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Today on the Substack: “How do I get better at writing?”
Read like a maniac. Write bad pages on purpose. Pick 1 skill per year & work the hell out of it.
Read it here: lizwritesbooks.substack.com
Ask your Q: lizwritesbooks.tumblr.com/Ask
#writingcommunity #amwriting #writingtips #writingadvice
Read like a maniac. Write bad pages on purpose. Pick 1 skill per year & work the hell out of it.
Read it here: lizwritesbooks.substack.com
Ask your Q: lizwritesbooks.tumblr.com/Ask
#writingcommunity #amwriting #writingtips #writingadvice
*Kidnapped and disappeared
BREAKING: The ACLU says the Trump administration has deported three U.S. citizen children.
April 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
*Kidnapped and disappeared
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You can (and should) use the PREORDER25 code on the B&N website to get a member's discount for any book available for pre-order. But I hope you'll consider my new book, GAMERS: ATTEMPTING CONNECTION, out on May 6, which Kirkus calls "A refreshingly original high-interest, low-grit video game story."
Dear gamers and friends/family of gamers: Through 4/25, if you have a free B&N membership, you get 25% off pre-orders! Use this cheat code, PREORDER25, and you will instantly save 25% off pre-orders of my new book, GAMERS: ATTEMPTING CONNECTION: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gamers-1-e... #BNPreorder 🎮👾
April 25, 2025 at 12:39 AM
You can (and should) use the PREORDER25 code on the B&N website to get a member's discount for any book available for pre-order. But I hope you'll consider my new book, GAMERS: ATTEMPTING CONNECTION, out on May 6, which Kirkus calls "A refreshingly original high-interest, low-grit video game story."
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We need @housedemocrats.bsky.social and @democrats.senate.gov to be all over this. NOW.
Call them folks. Call them.
202-224-3121
Call them folks. Call them.
202-224-3121
This should be the top story in Axios’s morning read. But it isn’t. It’s the FIFTH top story.
@axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/04/23/t...
@axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/04/23/t...
April 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
We need @housedemocrats.bsky.social and @democrats.senate.gov to be all over this. NOW.
Call them folks. Call them.
202-224-3121
Call them folks. Call them.
202-224-3121
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My first finished book took 7 months--but there were 4 or 5 false starts that came before.
New on Substack: How to get unstuck fast and finish your very first first draft.
Read it here: lizwritesbooks.substack.com
Ask your Q: lizwritesbooks.tumblr.com/Ask
#amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity
New on Substack: How to get unstuck fast and finish your very first first draft.
Read it here: lizwritesbooks.substack.com
Ask your Q: lizwritesbooks.tumblr.com/Ask
#amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity
April 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
My first finished book took 7 months--but there were 4 or 5 false starts that came before.
New on Substack: How to get unstuck fast and finish your very first first draft.
Read it here: lizwritesbooks.substack.com
Ask your Q: lizwritesbooks.tumblr.com/Ask
#amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity
New on Substack: How to get unstuck fast and finish your very first first draft.
Read it here: lizwritesbooks.substack.com
Ask your Q: lizwritesbooks.tumblr.com/Ask
#amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity
Sen. Van Hollen has given me hope this morning, bringing what I’m sure is tremendous relief to Abrego Garcia’s family & all of us terrified abt what his illegal incarceration signifies. But the fact that he’s still ALIVE is such a surprise? That we expect the worst? Is this their goal?
Dear senators who think you can’t do anything,
Today, Senator Van Hollen - through diplomatic pressure - got a meeting with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador. So that thing you’re thinking about doing? DO IT.
~ All of Us
Today, Senator Van Hollen - through diplomatic pressure - got a meeting with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador. So that thing you’re thinking about doing? DO IT.
~ All of Us
April 18, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Sen. Van Hollen has given me hope this morning, bringing what I’m sure is tremendous relief to Abrego Garcia’s family & all of us terrified abt what his illegal incarceration signifies. But the fact that he’s still ALIVE is such a surprise? That we expect the worst? Is this their goal?
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ICE has detained an American born citizen JUAN CARLOS LOPEZ GOMEZ and will not release him even after proof of his citizenship was reviewed by a judge who said due to the ICE hold they couldn’t do anything
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THIS IS NOT A DRILL
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THIS IS NOT A DRILL
April 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
ICE has detained an American born citizen JUAN CARLOS LOPEZ GOMEZ and will not release him even after proof of his citizenship was reviewed by a judge who said due to the ICE hold they couldn’t do anything
‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨
THIS IS NOT A DRILL
‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨
THIS IS NOT A DRILL
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I don't understand how some folks are unable to see that the illegal disappearing of people is a class issue. The wealthy and well-connected get due process. The rest of us don't. This is part of the oligarchy, not a distraction from it.
April 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I don't understand how some folks are unable to see that the illegal disappearing of people is a class issue. The wealthy and well-connected get due process. The rest of us don't. This is part of the oligarchy, not a distraction from it.
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Important.
I wrote about some details that the Trump administration might not want to come to light when it comes to what kind of deal Trump has truck with Bukele asharangappa.substack.com/p/whats-the-...
What's the Real Quid Pro Quo with Bukele?
Hint: It's not about fighting "terrorism," or stopping illegal immigration.
asharangappa.substack.com
April 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Important.
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I want to tell you why the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia should matter to you.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
April 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I want to tell you why the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia should matter to you.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.