CK Craven
@ckcraven.bsky.social
Pro: democracy, rule of law, profit in competitive markets for things like vehicles that look like garbage bins and get recalled all the time - not in health care or education. Anti: bigotry, monopolies, money in politics, propaganda, Project 2025.
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RFK Jr justifies firing scientists on the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee due to “conflicts of interest.”
Yet RFK Jr made almost $100K a year from anti-vax lawsuits and almost $90K a month from his anti-vax nonprofit.
The person with the biggest conflict of interest at HHS is the one leading it.
Yet RFK Jr made almost $100K a year from anti-vax lawsuits and almost $90K a month from his anti-vax nonprofit.
The person with the biggest conflict of interest at HHS is the one leading it.
June 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
RFK Jr justifies firing scientists on the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee due to “conflicts of interest.”
Yet RFK Jr made almost $100K a year from anti-vax lawsuits and almost $90K a month from his anti-vax nonprofit.
The person with the biggest conflict of interest at HHS is the one leading it.
Yet RFK Jr made almost $100K a year from anti-vax lawsuits and almost $90K a month from his anti-vax nonprofit.
The person with the biggest conflict of interest at HHS is the one leading it.
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I will be damned if I allow a bunch of Confederate-waving January 6th apologists give the American people a lecture on flag waving.
There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.
They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.
There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.
They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.
June 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I will be damned if I allow a bunch of Confederate-waving January 6th apologists give the American people a lecture on flag waving.
There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.
They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.
There is ZERO reason to enter an argument about patriotism with people who still worship traitors to America 150+ years later.
They. Are. Breaking. The. Law.
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It seemed like nearly every day of the first 100 days of the Trump administration brought another attack on FEMA. UCS’s Shana Udvardy offers a rundown of some of the administration’s worst attacks on the agency, which was created to help communities prepare for and withstand catastrophic disasters.
Trump’s 6 Worst Attacks on FEMA in the First 100 Days
Trump has stretched FEMA thin and axed crucial programs as we head into hurricane season.
blog.ucs.org
May 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
It seemed like nearly every day of the first 100 days of the Trump administration brought another attack on FEMA. UCS’s Shana Udvardy offers a rundown of some of the administration’s worst attacks on the agency, which was created to help communities prepare for and withstand catastrophic disasters.
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He stood there on Jan 20 and falsely mouthed the words to protect and defend our Constitution.
Asked now on Meet the Press if he thinks he needs to uphold the Constitution, he says, “I don’t know.”
Translation: No.
Woe to America and the utter failure of putting this man back in our Oval Office.
Asked now on Meet the Press if he thinks he needs to uphold the Constitution, he says, “I don’t know.”
Translation: No.
Woe to America and the utter failure of putting this man back in our Oval Office.
May 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
He stood there on Jan 20 and falsely mouthed the words to protect and defend our Constitution.
Asked now on Meet the Press if he thinks he needs to uphold the Constitution, he says, “I don’t know.”
Translation: No.
Woe to America and the utter failure of putting this man back in our Oval Office.
Asked now on Meet the Press if he thinks he needs to uphold the Constitution, he says, “I don’t know.”
Translation: No.
Woe to America and the utter failure of putting this man back in our Oval Office.
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Now we know why he didn’t have his hand on the Bible when he took the Oath of Office.
May 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Now we know why he didn’t have his hand on the Bible when he took the Oath of Office.
It will happen. We are making it happen. Saturday's national protests were fantastic, everyone! Let's keep up the pressure. Democracy. US Constitution. Rule of Law. Due Process. Checks and Balances.
Just keep in mind: The day will come when America is no longer held hostage by a sociopath, a convicted felon, an arsonist and a vengeful, narcissistic sadist who revels in the pain and suffering of others and builds his fortune on the ruins of public liberty. May it come soon.
April 21, 2025 at 12:45 AM
It will happen. We are making it happen. Saturday's national protests were fantastic, everyone! Let's keep up the pressure. Democracy. US Constitution. Rule of Law. Due Process. Checks and Balances.
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Trump tariffed every country, even penguins, but not Russia.
He said it’s because he’s negotiating the wars end. But he DID tariff Ukraine.
Hmmm
He said it’s because he’s negotiating the wars end. But he DID tariff Ukraine.
Hmmm
April 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Trump tariffed every country, even penguins, but not Russia.
He said it’s because he’s negotiating the wars end. But he DID tariff Ukraine.
Hmmm
He said it’s because he’s negotiating the wars end. But he DID tariff Ukraine.
Hmmm
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Welcome news.
Vouchers only tear at the fabric of public education, and are bad news for schools.
According to the judge, the voucher program violates Article X and Article XIII of the Utah Constitution.
Vouchers only tear at the fabric of public education, and are bad news for schools.
According to the judge, the voucher program violates Article X and Article XIII of the Utah Constitution.
Utah’s school voucher program is unconstitutional, judge rules
A judge ruled Friday that Utah’s $100 million “Utah Fits All” scholarship program is unconstitutional.
www.sltrib.com
April 19, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Welcome news.
Vouchers only tear at the fabric of public education, and are bad news for schools.
According to the judge, the voucher program violates Article X and Article XIII of the Utah Constitution.
Vouchers only tear at the fabric of public education, and are bad news for schools.
According to the judge, the voucher program violates Article X and Article XIII of the Utah Constitution.
Tyrants prey on people who feel unsafe, vulnerable, and alone.
But when we find ourselves surrounded by courageous people and brave institutions, we can more easily find courage inside ourselves.
This is the beauty of solidarity.
But when we find ourselves surrounded by courageous people and brave institutions, we can more easily find courage inside ourselves.
This is the beauty of solidarity.
April 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
100% This is what democracy - and a civil society - looks like!
HEALTH CARE IS NOT A REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE.
DUE PROCESS OF LAW IS NOT A REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE.
HUMAN RIGHTS ARE NOT A REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE.
THESE ARE THE UNIVERSALLY ENSURED GUARANTEES OF A SOCIETY THAT TREATS ITS PARTICIPANTS AS PEOPLE RATHER THAN THINGS.
DUE PROCESS OF LAW IS NOT A REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE.
HUMAN RIGHTS ARE NOT A REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE.
THESE ARE THE UNIVERSALLY ENSURED GUARANTEES OF A SOCIETY THAT TREATS ITS PARTICIPANTS AS PEOPLE RATHER THAN THINGS.
April 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
100% This is what democracy - and a civil society - looks like!
@vanhollen.senate.gov thank you! Rule of law. Abrego Garcia. NO shipping people to the El Salvadoran gulag. BRING THEM ALL BACK to the USA. Due process of law for all.
Turns out you can shape the agenda with dramatic action and maybe even shift public opinion. Crazy.
Sunday morning April 20, 2025
Fox News Sunday — Van Hollen
NBC's Meet the Press — Van Hollen
CNN's State of the Union — Van Hollen
CBS’ Face the Nation — Van Hollen
ABC’s This Week — Van Hollen
@vanhollen.senate.gov
#AbregoGarcia #RuleOfLaw
Fox News Sunday — Van Hollen
NBC's Meet the Press — Van Hollen
CNN's State of the Union — Van Hollen
CBS’ Face the Nation — Van Hollen
ABC’s This Week — Van Hollen
@vanhollen.senate.gov
#AbregoGarcia #RuleOfLaw
April 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM
@vanhollen.senate.gov thank you! Rule of law. Abrego Garcia. NO shipping people to the El Salvadoran gulag. BRING THEM ALL BACK to the USA. Due process of law for all.
Way to go, Shokan, NY!
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
In tiny Shokan, NY, we were about 90 strong. Just a couple of us here (me on the right).
In tiny Shokan, NY, we were about 90 strong. Just a couple of us here (me on the right).
April 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Way to go, Shokan, NY!
Inexcusable.
It’s so adorable that Pete Hegseth thought it was going to be *Pentagon leakers* who made him look bad. Bless his little heart.
April 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Inexcusable.
April 21, 2025 at 12:21 AM
This man was, is, and always will be unfit for U.S. Secretary of Defense. Inexcusable.
BREAKING NYT:
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared detailed information about forthcoming strikes in Yemen on March 15 in a private Signal group chat that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, according to four people with knowledge of the chat.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared detailed information about forthcoming strikes in Yemen on March 15 in a private Signal group chat that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, according to four people with knowledge of the chat.
Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat
The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.
www.nytimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This man was, is, and always will be unfit for U.S. Secretary of Defense. Inexcusable.
The 4/19 protest was strong in Jefferson City, Missouri, too! All the signs, many US flags, everyone shouting all the messages and marching around downtown back to the Capitol steps. Way to go, patriots! Keep up the pressure for democracy, the US Constitution, rule of law, checks and balances, USA!
April 21, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The 4/19 protest was strong in Jefferson City, Missouri, too! All the signs, many US flags, everyone shouting all the messages and marching around downtown back to the Capitol steps. Way to go, patriots! Keep up the pressure for democracy, the US Constitution, rule of law, checks and balances, USA!
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HASSETT: If you look at the latest jobs report, it was way, way above even what I expected
TAPPER: You know the jobs data was from before the "liberation day"
TAPPER: You know the jobs data was from before the "liberation day"
April 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
HASSETT: If you look at the latest jobs report, it was way, way above even what I expected
TAPPER: You know the jobs data was from before the "liberation day"
TAPPER: You know the jobs data was from before the "liberation day"
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See also: Destroying universities by withholding federal funding from researchers: "Because you're antisemitic." So, this WH's stance is "Universities, you're too "woke," too in favor of including everyone, i.e., for diversity & inclusion, but you are not anti-bigotry-against Jews." Riiight.
The best way to combat antisemitism is to silence liberal Jewish critics of Bibi Netanyahu
April 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
See also: Destroying universities by withholding federal funding from researchers: "Because you're antisemitic." So, this WH's stance is "Universities, you're too "woke," too in favor of including everyone, i.e., for diversity & inclusion, but you are not anti-bigotry-against Jews." Riiight.
Good on @piperformissouri.bsky.social Jess Piper, Missouri! U.S. Senators (R-MO), Hawley and Schmitt, will not show up to hold town halls. Nor will U.S. Rep. Alford, 4th District (R-MO). So each weekend we're letting them know what we want in front of their local offices.
My congressman,Sam Graves, hasn’t had a townhall since 2012.
We are having them in his absence.
We are having them in his absence.
April 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Good on @piperformissouri.bsky.social Jess Piper, Missouri! U.S. Senators (R-MO), Hawley and Schmitt, will not show up to hold town halls. Nor will U.S. Rep. Alford, 4th District (R-MO). So each weekend we're letting them know what we want in front of their local offices.
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Booker: "This isn't just about Mr. Garcia. This is about every American understanding that this president is making an assault on the due process rights that are afforded to people in our country ... you cannot disappear people off American streets."
April 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Booker: "This isn't just about Mr. Garcia. This is about every American understanding that this president is making an assault on the due process rights that are afforded to people in our country ... you cannot disappear people off American streets."
NO tax cuts for the richest! What is the impact of deficit-funded tax cuts on the rest of us, to the economy, & long-term U.S. debt? This is what all actual journalists & news organizations should be asking. Because the GOP knows. They make this play every time. No falling for it. Ask the question.
I am but a humble cable news host with a bachelor’s in philosophy, but I feel like at some point the bond market is also going to notice that the GOP is going to pass a deficit financed 5 trillion dollar tax cut. Maybe?
April 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
NO tax cuts for the richest! What is the impact of deficit-funded tax cuts on the rest of us, to the economy, & long-term U.S. debt? This is what all actual journalists & news organizations should be asking. Because the GOP knows. They make this play every time. No falling for it. Ask the question.
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It has been 18 days since we learned that those involved in Signalgate recklessly endangered the lives of American pilots.
The fact that there has been no Congressional investigation is an abomination.
This should outrage every single Member of Congress.
The fact that there has been no Congressional investigation is an abomination.
This should outrage every single Member of Congress.
April 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
It has been 18 days since we learned that those involved in Signalgate recklessly endangered the lives of American pilots.
The fact that there has been no Congressional investigation is an abomination.
This should outrage every single Member of Congress.
The fact that there has been no Congressional investigation is an abomination.
This should outrage every single Member of Congress.