Tomas Vera
@dadkind.bsky.social
Democrat in the Red part of California.
Former Placer County DCC Chair.
USN SWO. Scientist. County IT guy.
Twitter refugee (formerly @dadkind)
Married to a Librarian
www.tomasvera.com
Former Placer County DCC Chair.
USN SWO. Scientist. County IT guy.
Twitter refugee (formerly @dadkind)
Married to a Librarian
www.tomasvera.com
And, were back.
After this story broke, the Coast Guard reversed course.
The administration called the reporting "fake crap" despite the undisputable evidence. Cuz that's what this administration is known for: lying to the American people.
After this story broke, the Coast Guard reversed course.
The administration called the reporting "fake crap" despite the undisputable evidence. Cuz that's what this administration is known for: lying to the American people.
November 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
And, were back.
After this story broke, the Coast Guard reversed course.
The administration called the reporting "fake crap" despite the undisputable evidence. Cuz that's what this administration is known for: lying to the American people.
After this story broke, the Coast Guard reversed course.
The administration called the reporting "fake crap" despite the undisputable evidence. Cuz that's what this administration is known for: lying to the American people.
"only if they [hate symbols] affect 'good order and discipline, unit cohesion, command climate, morale or mission effectiveness.'"
So if your unit is predominantly made up of racists and bigots, everything is A-OK.
Did I get that right?
So if your unit is predominantly made up of racists and bigots, everything is A-OK.
Did I get that right?
Coast Guard Says Swastika and Noose Displays Are No Longer Hate Incidents
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:26 AM
"only if they [hate symbols] affect 'good order and discipline, unit cohesion, command climate, morale or mission effectiveness.'"
So if your unit is predominantly made up of racists and bigots, everything is A-OK.
Did I get that right?
So if your unit is predominantly made up of racists and bigots, everything is A-OK.
Did I get that right?
Here are some stories about people who will suffer because healthcare subsidies were eliminated by BBB.
Since prop 50 passed, My MAGA rep Kevin Kiley (CA-03) has been making the rounds trying to sound like a reasonable GOP. But he voted for BBB.
We need to get rid of all GOP reps like him.
Since prop 50 passed, My MAGA rep Kevin Kiley (CA-03) has been making the rounds trying to sound like a reasonable GOP. But he voted for BBB.
We need to get rid of all GOP reps like him.
These families' health care costs will balloon if Congress doesn't act on the ACA
Millions of Americans face sharply rising costs for health care plans they bought through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, unless Congress acts soon. Here's what's at stake for them.
www.npr.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Here are some stories about people who will suffer because healthcare subsidies were eliminated by BBB.
Since prop 50 passed, My MAGA rep Kevin Kiley (CA-03) has been making the rounds trying to sound like a reasonable GOP. But he voted for BBB.
We need to get rid of all GOP reps like him.
Since prop 50 passed, My MAGA rep Kevin Kiley (CA-03) has been making the rounds trying to sound like a reasonable GOP. But he voted for BBB.
We need to get rid of all GOP reps like him.
Reposted by Tomas Vera
Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
The BBB redefined who is eligible for SNAP benefits. People who previously received assistance may find themselves left out.
Typical for this administration: pay for the billionaire tax cuts, by making people go hungry.
Typical for this administration: pay for the billionaire tax cuts, by making people go hungry.
Many Low-Income People Will Soon Begin to Lose Food Assistance Under Republican Megabill
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun publishing guidance outlining how states must begin implementing some of the deepest SNAP cuts from the Republican megabill enacted in July. While there ...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The BBB redefined who is eligible for SNAP benefits. People who previously received assistance may find themselves left out.
Typical for this administration: pay for the billionaire tax cuts, by making people go hungry.
Typical for this administration: pay for the billionaire tax cuts, by making people go hungry.
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“If I lost everything I would just work harder and take any job to earn it all back”.
Cool story. Try doing that if you’re disabled and bedbound.
You know what often causes people to “lose everything”. Sudden catastrophic health issues.
You can’t “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” when sick.
Cool story. Try doing that if you’re disabled and bedbound.
You know what often causes people to “lose everything”. Sudden catastrophic health issues.
You can’t “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” when sick.
November 19, 2025 at 9:22 AM
“If I lost everything I would just work harder and take any job to earn it all back”.
Cool story. Try doing that if you’re disabled and bedbound.
You know what often causes people to “lose everything”. Sudden catastrophic health issues.
You can’t “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” when sick.
Cool story. Try doing that if you’re disabled and bedbound.
You know what often causes people to “lose everything”. Sudden catastrophic health issues.
You can’t “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” when sick.
Reposted by Tomas Vera
MAJOR NEWS: Federal judges, including a Trump appointee, just BLOCKED Texas Republicans from using their new gerrymandered congressional map in 2026, ruling it was likely an illegal racial gerrymander. TX must revert to its 2021 map as Trump’s redistricting power grab collapses.
November 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
MAJOR NEWS: Federal judges, including a Trump appointee, just BLOCKED Texas Republicans from using their new gerrymandered congressional map in 2026, ruling it was likely an illegal racial gerrymander. TX must revert to its 2021 map as Trump’s redistricting power grab collapses.
Reposted by Tomas Vera
My legal team will be in federal court in North Carolina today fighting against the state's unconstitutional redrawn congressional map. Before you listen to those in the GOP who say we can't win, ask Texas how that worked out for them.
November 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
My legal team will be in federal court in North Carolina today fighting against the state's unconstitutional redrawn congressional map. Before you listen to those in the GOP who say we can't win, ask Texas how that worked out for them.
Reposted by Tomas Vera
Reposted by Tomas Vera
Jim Jordan: "We're all for protecting innocent victims, we're all for exposing the bad guys who did bad things, but— "
Real rich coming from Jordan who knew about, & failed to report, the sexual abuse of athletes by OSU team doctor Richard Strauss when he was an assistant wrestling coach
Real rich coming from Jordan who knew about, & failed to report, the sexual abuse of athletes by OSU team doctor Richard Strauss when he was an assistant wrestling coach
November 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Jim Jordan: "We're all for protecting innocent victims, we're all for exposing the bad guys who did bad things, but— "
Real rich coming from Jordan who knew about, & failed to report, the sexual abuse of athletes by OSU team doctor Richard Strauss when he was an assistant wrestling coach
Real rich coming from Jordan who knew about, & failed to report, the sexual abuse of athletes by OSU team doctor Richard Strauss when he was an assistant wrestling coach
Reposted by Tomas Vera
ABC’S MARY BRUCE: “Why wait for Congress? Why not just release the files?”
TRUMP: “It’s not the question, it’s your attitude. I think you’re a terrible reporter.”
(TRANSLATION: She’s asking the right questions and he can’t handle it)
TRUMP: “It’s not the question, it’s your attitude. I think you’re a terrible reporter.”
(TRANSLATION: She’s asking the right questions and he can’t handle it)
November 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
ABC’S MARY BRUCE: “Why wait for Congress? Why not just release the files?”
TRUMP: “It’s not the question, it’s your attitude. I think you’re a terrible reporter.”
(TRANSLATION: She’s asking the right questions and he can’t handle it)
TRUMP: “It’s not the question, it’s your attitude. I think you’re a terrible reporter.”
(TRANSLATION: She’s asking the right questions and he can’t handle it)
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The sight of Mohammed bin Salman sitting in the Oval Office should make all Americans want to vomit. It sure does for me.
November 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The sight of Mohammed bin Salman sitting in the Oval Office should make all Americans want to vomit. It sure does for me.
Texas Governor Declares Muslim Civil Rights Group a ‘Terrorist Organization’
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Exclusive: Iowa Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks spotted flying First Class from Des Moines to DC as her constituents suffer from Trump's policies
November 17, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Exclusive: Iowa Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks spotted flying First Class from Des Moines to DC as her constituents suffer from Trump's policies
"to arrest and deport the worst of the worst including gang members, pedophiles, terrorists, rapists, and murderers"
This is a good description of the people pardoned by Trump.
This is a good description of the people pardoned by Trump.
Federal defense contractor backs out of potential Oregon Coast ICE facility
A defense contractor with a history of providing housing for military operations withdrew its inquiry seeking land at the Newport Municipal Airport, a city official said Wednesday, as growing evidence...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:16 AM
"to arrest and deport the worst of the worst including gang members, pedophiles, terrorists, rapists, and murderers"
This is a good description of the people pardoned by Trump.
This is a good description of the people pardoned by Trump.
Listening to candidates in Placer County, California.
The 2026 campaigns are fully underway.
The 2026 campaigns are fully underway.
November 18, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Listening to candidates in Placer County, California.
The 2026 campaigns are fully underway.
The 2026 campaigns are fully underway.
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Reposted by Tomas Vera
Reposted by Tomas Vera
Trump realizes he can't keep the South Korean crown, right?
Even so, that gold crown will probably end up next to the gold "throne" at Mar-A-Lago.
Even so, that gold crown will probably end up next to the gold "throne" at Mar-A-Lago.
November 17, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Trump realizes he can't keep the South Korean crown, right?
Even so, that gold crown will probably end up next to the gold "throne" at Mar-A-Lago.
Even so, that gold crown will probably end up next to the gold "throne" at Mar-A-Lago.
"with the daily pace of removals reaching levels not seen since the Obama administration."
Obama didnt need a private gestapo to accomplish his deportations.
Why are we spending billions now?
It's just a show for the fascists to feel good about being fascists.
Obama didnt need a private gestapo to accomplish his deportations.
Why are we spending billions now?
It's just a show for the fascists to feel good about being fascists.
Homeland Security Missions Falter Amid Focus on Deportations
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
"with the daily pace of removals reaching levels not seen since the Obama administration."
Obama didnt need a private gestapo to accomplish his deportations.
Why are we spending billions now?
It's just a show for the fascists to feel good about being fascists.
Obama didnt need a private gestapo to accomplish his deportations.
Why are we spending billions now?
It's just a show for the fascists to feel good about being fascists.
"Kavanaugh describes what la migra has wrought on Southern California as 'brief investigative stops,' which is like describing a totaled car as a 'scratched-up vehicle.'”
This order gives ICE permission to violate constitutional protections.
Now happening in Charlotte.
Where next?
This order gives ICE permission to violate constitutional protections.
Now happening in Charlotte.
Where next?
Commentary: I'm a U.S. citizen. I'm always going to carry my passport now. Thanks, Supreme Court
My dad’s passport is among his most valuable possessions, a document that not only establishes that he’s a U.S. citizen but holds the story of his life.
www.latimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:20 AM
"Kavanaugh describes what la migra has wrought on Southern California as 'brief investigative stops,' which is like describing a totaled car as a 'scratched-up vehicle.'”
This order gives ICE permission to violate constitutional protections.
Now happening in Charlotte.
Where next?
This order gives ICE permission to violate constitutional protections.
Now happening in Charlotte.
Where next?
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#IBelieveTheSurvivors
The world doesn’t listen to women…if we did, Clarence Thomas & Brett Kavanaugh would not be Supreme Court justices.
I believed professor Anita Hill.
I believed Professor Christine Blasey Ford.
The world doesn’t listen to women…if we did, Clarence Thomas & Brett Kavanaugh would not be Supreme Court justices.
I believed professor Anita Hill.
I believed Professor Christine Blasey Ford.
November 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
#IBelieveTheSurvivors
The world doesn’t listen to women…if we did, Clarence Thomas & Brett Kavanaugh would not be Supreme Court justices.
I believed professor Anita Hill.
I believed Professor Christine Blasey Ford.
The world doesn’t listen to women…if we did, Clarence Thomas & Brett Kavanaugh would not be Supreme Court justices.
I believed professor Anita Hill.
I believed Professor Christine Blasey Ford.
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We are off the cliff folks
November 16, 2025 at 5:50 AM
We are off the cliff folks
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The House is set to vote Tuesday on forcing the release of the Epstein files.
November 16, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The House is set to vote Tuesday on forcing the release of the Epstein files.