Denise Strudthoff
@denisestrudthoff.bsky.social
Retired HS librarian. Westie mom. Sewist. Mississippi River worshipper. Wisconsinite.
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Universal healthcare is a moral imperative. It unleashes creativity. It unleashes small business.
I often think about what Maine would look like if all of my friends who work incredibly hard didn't have to worry about healthcare.
I often think about what Maine would look like if all of my friends who work incredibly hard didn't have to worry about healthcare.
December 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Universal healthcare is a moral imperative. It unleashes creativity. It unleashes small business.
I often think about what Maine would look like if all of my friends who work incredibly hard didn't have to worry about healthcare.
I often think about what Maine would look like if all of my friends who work incredibly hard didn't have to worry about healthcare.
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Trump has quietly gutted the endangered species act. He does not care about any animals that will now die off and become extinct.
Trump Administration Finalizes New Rule That Weakens the Endangered Species Act
New rule paves way for extractive industries to destroy habitat of imperiled species
www.npca.org
December 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Trump has quietly gutted the endangered species act. He does not care about any animals that will now die off and become extinct.
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In their infinite wisdom, the Trump admin including RFK jr’s HHS has RESCINDED Biden’s rule for nursing home staffing minimums. Now nursing homes will be even more under staffed than they are now.
HHS is spinning it as a “clean-up”.
www.naco.org/news/hhs-rel...
HHS is spinning it as a “clean-up”.
www.naco.org/news/hhs-rel...
December 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
In their infinite wisdom, the Trump admin including RFK jr’s HHS has RESCINDED Biden’s rule for nursing home staffing minimums. Now nursing homes will be even more under staffed than they are now.
HHS is spinning it as a “clean-up”.
www.naco.org/news/hhs-rel...
HHS is spinning it as a “clean-up”.
www.naco.org/news/hhs-rel...
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Because Marjorie Taylor Greene is trending . . .
... just a reminder.
She isn't a victim.
💠 🧐 💠
Because Marjorie Taylor Greene is trending . . .
... just a reminder.
She isn't a victim.
💠 🧐 💠
December 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Because Marjorie Taylor Greene is trending . . .
... just a reminder.
She isn't a victim.
💠 🧐 💠
Because Marjorie Taylor Greene is trending . . .
... just a reminder.
She isn't a victim.
💠 🧐 💠
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The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
November 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
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Together we will defeat Susan Collins and finally put the working class over the billionaires and special interests.
November 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Together we will defeat Susan Collins and finally put the working class over the billionaires and special interests.
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There is no ceasefire.
BREAKING: At least 24 people are dead and 54 wounded after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began in October, officials say.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 20 killed
Israel's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on October 10.
bit.ly
November 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
There is no ceasefire.
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“My husband and I were truly impressed with Graham’s messages and his youthful enthusiasm and sense of hope and purpose that we witnessed at the Calais town hall meeting. We both left with a good feeling about him.”
November 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“My husband and I were truly impressed with Graham’s messages and his youthful enthusiasm and sense of hope and purpose that we witnessed at the Calais town hall meeting. We both left with a good feeling about him.”
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THIS is why #Iowans need former water scientist Chris Jones @theswinerepublic.bsky.social to become the state's #AgricultureSecretary.
If you care about #CleanWater, you can read this without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/b...
If you care about #CleanWater, you can read this without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/b...
Why More Pollution Could Be Coming for Wetlands
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
THIS is why #Iowans need former water scientist Chris Jones @theswinerepublic.bsky.social to become the state's #AgricultureSecretary.
If you care about #CleanWater, you can read this without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/b...
If you care about #CleanWater, you can read this without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/b...
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"It sure must be cheap or farmers are flush with cash. Iowa farmers lose about 30% of the nitrogen they apply to air and water. As a result, the Raccoon River is among the most endangered in America because of nitrate pollution."
Can we talk about how Iowa reeks like a pig sty?
Can we talk about how Iowa reeks like a pig sty?
Can we talk about how Iowa reeks like a pig sty?
Chris Jones wants to have that conversation
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
"It sure must be cheap or farmers are flush with cash. Iowa farmers lose about 30% of the nitrogen they apply to air and water. As a result, the Raccoon River is among the most endangered in America because of nitrate pollution."
Can we talk about how Iowa reeks like a pig sty?
Can we talk about how Iowa reeks like a pig sty?
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James Talarico: I’m called to love all of my neighbors, regardless of how they pray or if they pray at all. And that’s what I’m called to do as a Christian.
November 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
James Talarico: I’m called to love all of my neighbors, regardless of how they pray or if they pray at all. And that’s what I’m called to do as a Christian.
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James Talarico: Growing up, my church always really emphasized our love for our neighbors... It's no wonder I went into public service, first as a public school teacher, and then as a public official. It’s all motivated by that commandment to love my neighbor as myself
November 15, 2025 at 2:30 AM
James Talarico: Growing up, my church always really emphasized our love for our neighbors... It's no wonder I went into public service, first as a public school teacher, and then as a public official. It’s all motivated by that commandment to love my neighbor as myself
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Hey Megyn Kelly,
14-year-old Eloise would like a word:
“If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good…
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.”
Sound up! 🔥🔊
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14-year-old Eloise would like a word:
“If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good…
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.”
Sound up! 🔥🔊
1/2
November 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Hey Megyn Kelly,
14-year-old Eloise would like a word:
“If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good…
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.”
Sound up! 🔥🔊
1/2
14-year-old Eloise would like a word:
“If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good…
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.”
Sound up! 🔥🔊
1/2
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This moment demands fighters, not folders.
Official statement from @jamestalarico.bsky.social on shutdown negotiations
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This moment demands fighters, not folders.
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Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
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REMOVE THE CAP
REMOVE THE CAP
REMOVE THE CAP
REMOVE THE CAP
REMOVE THE CAP
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
REMOVE THE CAP
REMOVE THE CAP
REMOVE THE CAP
REMOVE THE CAP
REMOVE THE CAP
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So they lied and water is wet.
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
So they lied and water is wet.
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This is batshit crazy… it’s not a solution, it’s a financial ball and chain.
November 9, 2025 at 2:33 AM
This is batshit crazy… it’s not a solution, it’s a financial ball and chain.
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Hey @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and @schumer.senate.gov: compromising with fascists is compliance. Read the room. Do your jobs. Protect your constituents.
November 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Hey @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and @schumer.senate.gov: compromising with fascists is compliance. Read the room. Do your jobs. Protect your constituents.
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10 Democrats are ready to cave to Trump's demands to end the shutdown. I assume those are the same ones who voted for the last CR and backed many of Trump's nominees. Shaheen and Fetterman backed 11 of Trump's yes-men. Hassan backed 10. If you call Chuck Schumer, call them as well. Apply pressure.
November 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
10 Democrats are ready to cave to Trump's demands to end the shutdown. I assume those are the same ones who voted for the last CR and backed many of Trump's nominees. Shaheen and Fetterman backed 11 of Trump's yes-men. Hassan backed 10. If you call Chuck Schumer, call them as well. Apply pressure.
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Republicans have no plans to help anybody but the richest.
They have no plans to deal with people who can’t afford healthcare without the ACA subsidies, or everybody else—
Because that change is going to end up raising costs for ALL OF US.
They have no plans to deal with people who can’t afford healthcare without the ACA subsidies, or everybody else—
Because that change is going to end up raising costs for ALL OF US.
Republicans have no plans to address mass homelessness.
November 6, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Republicans have no plans to help anybody but the richest.
They have no plans to deal with people who can’t afford healthcare without the ACA subsidies, or everybody else—
Because that change is going to end up raising costs for ALL OF US.
They have no plans to deal with people who can’t afford healthcare without the ACA subsidies, or everybody else—
Because that change is going to end up raising costs for ALL OF US.
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Trump is president again because he promised to hurt non-white people. The reason America doesn't have better support systems, better healthcare, better *everything* is because of racism. This isn't opinion, it's fact, yet legacy media, republicans, and even many dems refuse to admit this.
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Trump is president again because he promised to hurt non-white people. The reason America doesn't have better support systems, better healthcare, better *everything* is because of racism. This isn't opinion, it's fact, yet legacy media, republicans, and even many dems refuse to admit this.
I wish the coastal elites who seemingly run the Democrat party would step aside. New blood needed.
November 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I wish the coastal elites who seemingly run the Democrat party would step aside. New blood needed.