Kathryn Rogers
@chimmy77.bsky.social
Writer, editor, Democrat, humanist, reader
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When the shakedowns just start happening in public.
$NVO
$NVO
Trump to the Novo Nordisk CEO: "Maybe you should give us a piece of the company like I've been asking for."
November 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
When the shakedowns just start happening in public.
$NVO
$NVO
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I think the only surprise here is how quickly this is happening this openly.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/b...
Daily Caller Opinion Column ‘Explicitly’ Calls for Violence
www.nytimes.com
September 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I think the only surprise here is how quickly this is happening this openly.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/b...
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At the same time Maryland’s request was denied, Trump approved disaster relief for Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and West Virginia.” www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3480756...
White House rejects disaster relief Wes Moore requested for Maryland floods
Moore said the state met the federal thresholds that typically trigger FEMA assistance.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
July 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
At the same time Maryland’s request was denied, Trump approved disaster relief for Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and West Virginia.” www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3480756...
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New photos and videos highlight close ties between Epstein and Trump
New photos and videos highlight close ties between Epstein and Trump
Footage shows the pedophile at Trump’s 1993 wedding and the two attending a Victoria’s Secret fashion event in 1999
Newly uncovered photos and video footage published by CNN show more links between the notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump, including Epstein’s attendance at Trump’s wedding to Marla Maples at the Plaza Hotel in New York in 1993.
The media organization said on Wednesday that Epstein’s attendance at the wedding ceremony was not widely known. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
July 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
New photos and videos highlight close ties between Epstein and Trump
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Zia, an Afghan interpreter who risked his life to help U.S. troops, is being detained by ICE in Massachusetts.
He's been living in the U.S. LEGALLY for fear of retribution if he returns to Afghanistan.
Targeting Zia and other Afghan allies is dangerous and wrong.
He's been living in the U.S. LEGALLY for fear of retribution if he returns to Afghanistan.
Targeting Zia and other Afghan allies is dangerous and wrong.
Ex-U.S. military translator from Afghanistan arrested by ICE in CT. Attorney calls it ‘nonsensical.’
The 35-year-old husband and father of five was taken into custody by ICE agents outside a routine green card appointment in East Hartford.
www.courant.com
July 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Zia, an Afghan interpreter who risked his life to help U.S. troops, is being detained by ICE in Massachusetts.
He's been living in the U.S. LEGALLY for fear of retribution if he returns to Afghanistan.
Targeting Zia and other Afghan allies is dangerous and wrong.
He's been living in the U.S. LEGALLY for fear of retribution if he returns to Afghanistan.
Targeting Zia and other Afghan allies is dangerous and wrong.
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The Russian government paper today features Tucker Carlson (and his comments praising Vladimir Putin). While Moskovsky Komsomolets warns: “[Russia’s] relations with Azerbaijan are heading to the point of no return.” #ReadingRussia
Tucker Carlson on the front page of the Russian government newspaper
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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July 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The Russian government paper today features Tucker Carlson (and his comments praising Vladimir Putin). While Moskovsky Komsomolets warns: “[Russia’s] relations with Azerbaijan are heading to the point of no return.” #ReadingRussia
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APPLY NOW: We're looking for paid interns to join our San Antonio and Austin teams this fall! 🍂
View the full descriptions and apply at casar.house.gov/jobs today! #TX35 #SATX #ATX
View the full descriptions and apply at casar.house.gov/jobs today! #TX35 #SATX #ATX
July 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
APPLY NOW: We're looking for paid interns to join our San Antonio and Austin teams this fall! 🍂
View the full descriptions and apply at casar.house.gov/jobs today! #TX35 #SATX #ATX
View the full descriptions and apply at casar.house.gov/jobs today! #TX35 #SATX #ATX
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A chief executive publicly cheering for the firing of a critical media personality is a common feature of authoritarian states.
I hate to break it to everyone, especially since it’s been evident for a couple of months, but…
America is an authoritarian state.
I hate to break it to everyone, especially since it’s been evident for a couple of months, but…
America is an authoritarian state.
'I love that Colbert got fired:' Trump cheers show cancellation amid CBS 'bribe'
'I love that Colbert got fired:' Trump cheers show cancellation amid CBS 'bribe'
President Donald Trump took to social media Friday to celebrate the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” a move critics allege was retaliation for Colbert's accusation that parent company Paramount paid Trump in a settlement to secure support for a merger.“I absolutely love that Col...
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July 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A chief executive publicly cheering for the firing of a critical media personality is a common feature of authoritarian states.
I hate to break it to everyone, especially since it’s been evident for a couple of months, but…
America is an authoritarian state.
I hate to break it to everyone, especially since it’s been evident for a couple of months, but…
America is an authoritarian state.
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One of the things about JD Vance is that he is completely 100% aware that what he is doing is evil and has made a deliberate, conscious choice to do evil to get power. He’s not self-deluded or dumb. He hasn’t drunk Kool-Aid. He’s decided to do evil for power.
July 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
One of the things about JD Vance is that he is completely 100% aware that what he is doing is evil and has made a deliberate, conscious choice to do evil to get power. He’s not self-deluded or dumb. He hasn’t drunk Kool-Aid. He’s decided to do evil for power.
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Nearly a dozen Senate Republicans are pressing the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in federal education funding from a spending review.
'Contrary to President Trump's goal': Senate Republicans urge administration to release $7B in school aid
The unusual challenge to the president offers the clearest sign of dissent yet over money that was expected early this month.
www.politico.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Nearly a dozen Senate Republicans are pressing the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in federal education funding from a spending review.
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61% of Americans oppose the Trump tax law, according to new CNN polling. 58% believe Trump has gone too far in cutting federal government programs.
July 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
61% of Americans oppose the Trump tax law, according to new CNN polling. 58% believe Trump has gone too far in cutting federal government programs.
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National Democrats are exploring ways to block Texas Republicans’ rare mid-decade redistricting push, following pressure from the DOJ on the state to redraw its maps to help Republicans maintain their narrow House majority.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Dems to Fight Texas’ ‘Illegal, Unconstitutional and Egregious Effort to Rig the Elections’
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
July 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
National Democrats are exploring ways to block Texas Republicans’ rare mid-decade redistricting push, following pressure from the DOJ on the state to redraw its maps to help Republicans maintain their narrow House majority.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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NEW: Sec. Noem has now admits "last mile" disaster communications weren't up to par in the Texas catastrophe. But while bodies were still being recovered on Tuesday DHS canceled a $3 million grant focused on improving precisely those kinds of "last mile" comms. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/dhs-c...
DHS Cancels Extreme Weather Comms Grant While Bodies Still Being Recovered in Texas
As more than a hundred fatalities have been confirmed in Texas flash...
talkingpointsmemo.com
July 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
NEW: Sec. Noem has now admits "last mile" disaster communications weren't up to par in the Texas catastrophe. But while bodies were still being recovered on Tuesday DHS canceled a $3 million grant focused on improving precisely those kinds of "last mile" comms. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/dhs-c...
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🚨🚨 Trump's deportations could destroy millions of jobs for immigrants and US-born workers 🚨🚨
New report from me @epi.org
New report from me @epi.org
Trump’s deportation agenda will destroy millions of jobs: Both immigrants and U.S.-born workers would suffer job losses, particularly in construction and child care
Deportations will eliminate millions of jobs held by immigrant and U.S.-born workers according to research on increased immigration enforcement.
www.epi.org
July 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🚨🚨 Trump's deportations could destroy millions of jobs for immigrants and US-born workers 🚨🚨
New report from me @epi.org
New report from me @epi.org
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What ”recent discoveries” could possibly be worse than what she – and we – already know?
www.texastribune.org/2025/07/10/a...
www.texastribune.org/2025/07/10/a...
Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton
In a statement, Angela Paxton said she moved to end her 38-year marriage “on biblical grounds,” citing “recent discoveries.”
www.texastribune.org
July 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
What ”recent discoveries” could possibly be worse than what she – and we – already know?
www.texastribune.org/2025/07/10/a...
www.texastribune.org/2025/07/10/a...
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House Judiciary Democrats are demanding AG Pam Bondi release the entirety of Jack Smith's classified documents report on Trump — along with any evidence in the 'Epstein files' mentioning Trump "that the DOJ and FBI have withheld from the public." tinyurl.com/4n3jndxk
July 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
House Judiciary Democrats are demanding AG Pam Bondi release the entirety of Jack Smith's classified documents report on Trump — along with any evidence in the 'Epstein files' mentioning Trump "that the DOJ and FBI have withheld from the public." tinyurl.com/4n3jndxk
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Pretty weird how everyone in America openly understands the sitting president is actively covering up his involvement in a massive pedophilia and human trafficking operation, but we're somehow talking about the "threat" posed by nine-year-old trans girls on soccer teams.
July 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Pretty weird how everyone in America openly understands the sitting president is actively covering up his involvement in a massive pedophilia and human trafficking operation, but we're somehow talking about the "threat" posed by nine-year-old trans girls on soccer teams.
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Also: Joseph Boakai, the President of Liberia, took coursework at Kansas State University on a USAID fellowship, the agency Trump just demolished.
Trump to the President of Liberia: "Such good English. Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?"
English is the official language of Liberia...
English is the official language of Liberia...
July 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Also: Joseph Boakai, the President of Liberia, took coursework at Kansas State University on a USAID fellowship, the agency Trump just demolished.
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Just noting for all the people who demand that the press ask Trump tough questions... well, this is what happens.
REPORTER: Yesterday you said you were not sure who ordered the munitions ordered to Ukraine. Have you figured it out?
TRUMP: I haven't though about it
REPORTER: What does it say that such a decision could be made without you knowing?
TRUMP: I would know. If a decision was made I will know.
TRUMP: I haven't though about it
REPORTER: What does it say that such a decision could be made without you knowing?
TRUMP: I would know. If a decision was made I will know.
July 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Just noting for all the people who demand that the press ask Trump tough questions... well, this is what happens.
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This is outright Nazi language.
Sen. Ashley Moody cheerleads the political persecutions of Comey and Brennan and says, "this is not retribution. This is fumigation. You have had radicals roaming in these institutions like termites."
July 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This is outright Nazi language.
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Here’s the bottom line for what’s going on with Grok - if the owner of the website is putting his thumb on the scale hard enough for the chatbot to turn into Goebbels, you should be deeply concerned about what he’s doing to the algorithm that you can’t so easily see, and what it’s doing to you
July 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Here’s the bottom line for what’s going on with Grok - if the owner of the website is putting his thumb on the scale hard enough for the chatbot to turn into Goebbels, you should be deeply concerned about what he’s doing to the algorithm that you can’t so easily see, and what it’s doing to you
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As ICE terrorizes communities, remember that some of Trump's biggest supporters are private prison companies that will make bank off his budget bill.
And Stephen Miller recently disclosed over $100K of stock in Palantir, the shady data firm ICE uses to target immigrants.
Cashing in on cruelty.
And Stephen Miller recently disclosed over $100K of stock in Palantir, the shady data firm ICE uses to target immigrants.
Cashing in on cruelty.
July 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
As ICE terrorizes communities, remember that some of Trump's biggest supporters are private prison companies that will make bank off his budget bill.
And Stephen Miller recently disclosed over $100K of stock in Palantir, the shady data firm ICE uses to target immigrants.
Cashing in on cruelty.
And Stephen Miller recently disclosed over $100K of stock in Palantir, the shady data firm ICE uses to target immigrants.
Cashing in on cruelty.
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Honest to Pete this is unbelievable
July 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Honest to Pete this is unbelievable