Dana Moran
@danaemoran-tn.bsky.social
TNDP Executive Committee | Woman Veteran, Daughter, Sister, Auntie, Friend, Proud Dog Mom, Lover of Life, Books, and the Great Outdoors. 🌻🦋🌹
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Let me remind you: we don't have kings in America — and I won't bend the knee to one.
Never stop speaking out and showing up, Illinois.
This is what democracy in action looks like.
Never stop speaking out and showing up, Illinois.
This is what democracy in action looks like.
'No Kings' protests in Chicago, suburbs, nationwide fill streets, plazas to oppose Trump policies
Thousands gathered in Daley Plaza and in suburban events in protests timed to coincide with a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 79th b...
chicago.suntimes.com
June 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Let me remind you: we don't have kings in America — and I won't bend the knee to one.
Never stop speaking out and showing up, Illinois.
This is what democracy in action looks like.
Never stop speaking out and showing up, Illinois.
This is what democracy in action looks like.
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My family—and our entire @dfl.org community—was devastated to learn of the targeted, senseless murders of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, along with the attack on Senator John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman.
This political violence must end.
This political violence must end.
June 15, 2025 at 2:39 AM
My family—and our entire @dfl.org community—was devastated to learn of the targeted, senseless murders of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, along with the attack on Senator John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman.
This political violence must end.
This political violence must end.
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⚡️ Russia cultivates pro-Kremlin African elite through education, Ukraine's intel warns.
According to Andrii Yusov, the agency's spokesperson, the Kremlin's strategic aim is to shape a future generation of African elites that are politically and ideologically aligned with Moscow's interests.
According to Andrii Yusov, the agency's spokesperson, the Kremlin's strategic aim is to shape a future generation of African elites that are politically and ideologically aligned with Moscow's interests.
Russia cultivates pro-Kremlin African elite through education, Ukraine's intel warns
According to Andrii Yusov, the agency's spokesperson, the Kremlin's strategic aim is to shape a future generation of African elites that are politically and ideologically aligned with Moscow's interes...
kyivindependent.com
June 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
⚡️ Russia cultivates pro-Kremlin African elite through education, Ukraine's intel warns.
According to Andrii Yusov, the agency's spokesperson, the Kremlin's strategic aim is to shape a future generation of African elites that are politically and ideologically aligned with Moscow's interests.
According to Andrii Yusov, the agency's spokesperson, the Kremlin's strategic aim is to shape a future generation of African elites that are politically and ideologically aligned with Moscow's interests.
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Ukrainian drones struck multiple military targets in Russia, including the Tambov Gunpowder Plant; President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 11 called on the European Union to impose tougher sanctions against Russia; and more.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine strikes targets in Russia, including gunpowder plant
Key developments on June 11:
* Ukrainian drones strike targets in Russia, including gunpowder plant, General Staff says
* Zelensky urges 'stronger' EU sanctions on Russia, lower oil price cap
* Uk...
kyivindependent.com
June 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Ukrainian drones struck multiple military targets in Russia, including the Tambov Gunpowder Plant; President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 11 called on the European Union to impose tougher sanctions against Russia; and more.
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Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland informed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday that he could face steep fines for having accepted a luxury jet from the Qatari government, arguing the gift violated the Constitution and a federal gifts law, and required congressional approval.
Top Democrat Warns Hegseth He Could Face Fines for Accepting Qatari Plane
Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland urged the defense secretary to come to Congress for approval of the jet President Trump wants to use as Air Force One.
trib.al
June 6, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland informed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday that he could face steep fines for having accepted a luxury jet from the Qatari government, arguing the gift violated the Constitution and a federal gifts law, and required congressional approval.
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This is a really important point and has been a consistent theme of our coverage.
June 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
This is a really important point and has been a consistent theme of our coverage.
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Republican Sen. Ron Johnson told NPR that President Trump's domestic policy bill — which narrowly passed the House — will not pass the Senate in its current form because it will "skyrocket" the deficit.
Sen. Ron Johnson says Trump's megabill 'doesn't have a chance of passing' Senate
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson told NPR that President Trump's domestic policy bill — which narrowly passed the House — will not pass the Senate in its current form because it will "skyrocket" the deficit.
n.pr
June 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson told NPR that President Trump's domestic policy bill — which narrowly passed the House — will not pass the Senate in its current form because it will "skyrocket" the deficit.
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Rural Tennessee lost hundreds of independent physicians over a four-year period as the overall number of doctors serving patients shrank at the same time corporate consolidation swallowed standalone medical practices, a study from a physician advocacy group found. From @anitawadhwani.bsky.social.
Rural Tennessee is bleeding independent physicians, new report finds • Tennessee Lookout
Rural Tennessee lost hundreds of independent physicians over a four-year period as the overall number of doctors serving patients shrank.
tennesseelookout.com
June 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Rural Tennessee lost hundreds of independent physicians over a four-year period as the overall number of doctors serving patients shrank at the same time corporate consolidation swallowed standalone medical practices, a study from a physician advocacy group found. From @anitawadhwani.bsky.social.
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Joe Walsh is registering as a Democrat:
"Three words I never thought I'd ever utter: I'm a Democrat. This former Republican Congressman … this former TEA Party champion is formally joining the Democratic Party." socialcontractwithjoewalsh.substack.com/p/from-the-t...
"Three words I never thought I'd ever utter: I'm a Democrat. This former Republican Congressman … this former TEA Party champion is formally joining the Democratic Party." socialcontractwithjoewalsh.substack.com/p/from-the-t...
From the TEA Party to the Democratic Party
Yup, I'm finally making the leap
socialcontractwithjoewalsh.substack.com
June 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Joe Walsh is registering as a Democrat:
"Three words I never thought I'd ever utter: I'm a Democrat. This former Republican Congressman … this former TEA Party champion is formally joining the Democratic Party." socialcontractwithjoewalsh.substack.com/p/from-the-t...
"Three words I never thought I'd ever utter: I'm a Democrat. This former Republican Congressman … this former TEA Party champion is formally joining the Democratic Party." socialcontractwithjoewalsh.substack.com/p/from-the-t...
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Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa, has drawn a new Democratic challenger after she dismissed a suggestion that her party’s proposed cuts to Medicaid would lead to constituents dying. https://trib.al/qyEVmyu
J.D. Scholten Will Challenge Joni Ernst in Iowa Senate Race
J.D. Scholten, a state representative who is also a minor-league baseball pitcher, said he had felt compelled to take on Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican, after her defense of Medicaid cuts.
trib.al
June 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa, has drawn a new Democratic challenger after she dismissed a suggestion that her party’s proposed cuts to Medicaid would lead to constituents dying. https://trib.al/qyEVmyu
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Just as many suspected — @GovBillLee’s own company benefitted from the billion-dollar corporate tax handout Republicans (and Johnny Shaw) passed.
Core Civic also. wpln.org/post/the-gov...
Core Civic also. wpln.org/post/the-gov...
June 2, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Just as many suspected — @GovBillLee’s own company benefitted from the billion-dollar corporate tax handout Republicans (and Johnny Shaw) passed.
Core Civic also. wpln.org/post/the-gov...
Core Civic also. wpln.org/post/the-gov...
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We all know that art and beauty can lift our mood. That’s why we created a 5-day creativity challenge. Every day this week, you’ll be given an activity to limber up your mind and give your brain a reboot. Join in here — and start doodling. nyti.ms/4jzxIIh
June 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
We all know that art and beauty can lift our mood. That’s why we created a 5-day creativity challenge. Every day this week, you’ll be given an activity to limber up your mind and give your brain a reboot. Join in here — and start doodling. nyti.ms/4jzxIIh
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Emergency video! Ukraine has the cards
June 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Emergency video! Ukraine has the cards
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A bridge overpass in western Russia collapsed late Saturday, derailing a passenger train underneath and killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, officials and the state news media said.
Train Derails in Western Russia After Bridge Collapse, Killing at Least 7
www.nytimes.com
June 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A bridge overpass in western Russia collapsed late Saturday, derailing a passenger train underneath and killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, officials and the state news media said.
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BREAKING NEWS: PBS and Lakeland PBS in rural Minnesota are suing President Trump over his executive order demanding that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting kill all funding for the public television network.
PBS and Minnesota public TV station sue Trump White House
PBS and Lakeland PBS in rural Minnesota are suing President Trump over his executive order demanding that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting kill all funding for the public television network.
n.pr
May 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
BREAKING NEWS: PBS and Lakeland PBS in rural Minnesota are suing President Trump over his executive order demanding that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting kill all funding for the public television network.
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Elon Musk's off-boarding process has officially started. He is leaving the Trump admin. @msnbc.com
May 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Elon Musk's off-boarding process has officially started. He is leaving the Trump admin. @msnbc.com
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“The only realistic way to end the war is with Western pressure—the United States and Europe working together to compel Putin to stop.” – Tamar Jacoby
Three Essential Next Steps on Ukraine
Trump wants the war over. The American people don’t want Ukraine to lose. Here are three constructive actions Trump could realistically take.
www.thebulwark.com
May 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“The only realistic way to end the war is with Western pressure—the United States and Europe working together to compel Putin to stop.” – Tamar Jacoby
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GOP titled a bill “beautiful” that decimates Medicaid, eliminating health coverage for 100s of thousands, constitutes one of greatest transfers of wealth from America’s working poor to the wealthiest 1%, and adds $3.8 Trillion to US debt. Nothing beautiful about that. #TeamJRC #TN55
May 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Weekend developments in the Gangster State: Trump pardoned a sheriff convicted of taking bribes from local rich people in a "cash-for-badges" scheme as Trump consolidates wealth, power and racism in MAGA.
Trump pardons Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges
President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned a Virginia sheriff who had been convicted of federal bribery charges and sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.
abcnews.go.com
May 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Weekend developments in the Gangster State: Trump pardoned a sheriff convicted of taking bribes from local rich people in a "cash-for-badges" scheme as Trump consolidates wealth, power and racism in MAGA.
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Trump's remarks were a rare rebuke of the Russian president and followed a storm of drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities on Sunday evening.
Trump calls Putin 'absolutely crazy' following Russia's latest barrage on Ukraine
Trump's remarks were a rare rebuke of the Russian president and followed a storm of drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities on Sunday evening.
www.npr.org
May 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Trump's remarks were a rare rebuke of the Russian president and followed a storm of drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities on Sunday evening.
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⚡️ Latvia urges EU-wide halt to Russian visas over 'security concerns'
While some EU countries have restricted or halted visa issuance to Russian citizens, others have continued processing applications, keeping a legal pathway open for Russian travel to the bloc.
While some EU countries have restricted or halted visa issuance to Russian citizens, others have continued processing applications, keeping a legal pathway open for Russian travel to the bloc.
Latvia urges EU-wide halt to Russian visas over 'security concerns'
While some EU countries have restricted or halted visa issuance to Russian citizens, others have continued processing applications, keeping a legal pathway open for Russian travel to the bloc.
kyivindependent.com
May 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
⚡️ Latvia urges EU-wide halt to Russian visas over 'security concerns'
While some EU countries have restricted or halted visa issuance to Russian citizens, others have continued processing applications, keeping a legal pathway open for Russian travel to the bloc.
While some EU countries have restricted or halted visa issuance to Russian citizens, others have continued processing applications, keeping a legal pathway open for Russian travel to the bloc.
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⚡️Ukraine brings home 303 POWs in final phase of biggest prisoner swap with Russia.
Ukraine brought home 303 prisoners of war on May 25 in the final phase of a 1000-for-1000 prisoner exchange with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced.
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-brin...
Ukraine brought home 303 prisoners of war on May 25 in the final phase of a 1000-for-1000 prisoner exchange with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced.
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-brin...
Ukraine brings home 303 POWs in final phase of biggest prisoner swap with Russia
The prisoner exchange took place in three phases carried out over three days, and was agreed on during peace talks held in Turkey on May 16, the first direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in...
kyivindependent.com
May 25, 2025 at 10:12 AM
⚡️Ukraine brings home 303 POWs in final phase of biggest prisoner swap with Russia.
Ukraine brought home 303 prisoners of war on May 25 in the final phase of a 1000-for-1000 prisoner exchange with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced.
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-brin...
Ukraine brought home 303 prisoners of war on May 25 in the final phase of a 1000-for-1000 prisoner exchange with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced.
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-brin...
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The US is now complicit in the deaths of Ukrainians as Trump ONCE AGAIN does not sanction Russia despite his so called “red line.”
He is the weakest so called leader America has had in its history.
He is the weakest so called leader America has had in its history.
May 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The US is now complicit in the deaths of Ukrainians as Trump ONCE AGAIN does not sanction Russia despite his so called “red line.”
He is the weakest so called leader America has had in its history.
He is the weakest so called leader America has had in its history.
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Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisoners on Saturday, both sides confirmed.
The announcement was made hours after Kyiv came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack that left at least 15 people injured, according to local officials.
The announcement was made hours after Kyiv came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack that left at least 15 people injured, according to local officials.
Kyiv comes under massive Russian drone and missile attack with explosions heard throughout city
Ukraine’s capital has came under a massive combined drone and missile attack with explosions and machine gun fire heard throughout the city.
bit.ly
May 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisoners on Saturday, both sides confirmed.
The announcement was made hours after Kyiv came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack that left at least 15 people injured, according to local officials.
The announcement was made hours after Kyiv came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack that left at least 15 people injured, according to local officials.
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BREAKING: A federal judge blocks the Trump administration's decision to bar foreign student enrollment at Harvard. Follow live updates.
Live updates: China criticizes US ban on Harvard's international students
The Chinese government said Friday that the Trump administration’s move to ban international students from Harvard would harm America’s international standing, as anxious students and parents overseas fretted over what would come next.
bit.ly
May 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge blocks the Trump administration's decision to bar foreign student enrollment at Harvard. Follow live updates.