Kishla Askins (Personal Account)
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Follow me @kishlaaskins (Kishla Askins for Congress) 🇺🇸#AboutThePeople, Midwesterner #publicservice, Navy 🐎(Ret) 🩺 #environmentalsecurity #biosecurity #health #preparedness #Arctic @UNMC #nationalsecurity #TeamofRivals
The Pentagon’s reversal reinstated the Strategic Advisory Group for United States Strategic Command, previously recommended for termination. STRATCOM headquartered at Offutt AFB, this ensures #Nebraska ‘s local stakeholders are connected to the planning of our national defense priorities.
September 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The Pentagon’s reversal reinstated the Strategic Advisory Group for United States Strategic Command, previously recommended for termination. STRATCOM headquartered at Offutt AFB, this ensures #Nebraska ‘s local stakeholders are connected to the planning of our national defense priorities.
My Op-ed on growing our #nationalsecurity from the Midwest - Heartland out. #Nebraska x.com/kishlaaskins...
Kishla Askins for Congress on X: "My Op-ed I'm running for #Congress. Here's how #Nebraska can lead the way on #nationalsecurity #economy https://t.co/wiTOtHJ6yp via @owhnews @unmc @UnionPacific @theAGU @votevets @314action @new_poli @EqualityPac @TrumanProject @Offutt_AFB @UNLincoln @thehill @NewsNation" / X
My Op-ed I'm running for #Congress. Here's how #Nebraska can lead the way on #nationalsecurity #economy https://t.co/wiTOtHJ6yp via @owhnews @unmc @UnionPacific @theAGU @votevets @314action @new_poli @EqualityPac @TrumanProject @Offutt_AFB @UNLincoln @thehill @NewsNation
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July 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
My Op-ed on growing our #nationalsecurity from the Midwest - Heartland out. #Nebraska x.com/kishlaaskins...
🇫🇷 Today is #BastilleDay— a celebration of liberty, equality & civic responsibility.
#France was our first ally nearly 250 years ago, united by shared values of #democracy & #freedom.
We honor that he by strengthening our own—thru service, integrity & participation.
#DemocracyInAction
#France was our first ally nearly 250 years ago, united by shared values of #democracy & #freedom.
We honor that he by strengthening our own—thru service, integrity & participation.
#DemocracyInAction
July 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🇫🇷 Today is #BastilleDay— a celebration of liberty, equality & civic responsibility.
#France was our first ally nearly 250 years ago, united by shared values of #democracy & #freedom.
We honor that he by strengthening our own—thru service, integrity & participation.
#DemocracyInAction
#France was our first ally nearly 250 years ago, united by shared values of #democracy & #freedom.
We honor that he by strengthening our own—thru service, integrity & participation.
#DemocracyInAction
💔 by the devastating #floods in #Texas - so many lives lost, including children. My thoughts are w/the families, first responders & entire community. As #disasters 🌀🌪️🌨️ grow + frequent & severe, we must unite 4 future generations. #sharedhumanity #climatedisasters #resilience #texasflood
July 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
💔 by the devastating #floods in #Texas - so many lives lost, including children. My thoughts are w/the families, first responders & entire community. As #disasters 🌀🌪️🌨️ grow + frequent & severe, we must unite 4 future generations. #sharedhumanity #climatedisasters #resilience #texasflood
3 🪣 of 💰 - The #BBB doesn’t help Nebraskans bring more money in, cut costs, or make life more affordable. Solution: Grow economy, expand #Medicaid & waivers, & address 🏠 🚗 🌽 🚜👨🌾 taxes
#PeopleFirst #Economics #Nebraska #Farming #taxes #housing #smallbusiness #protectandpromise
#PeopleFirst #Economics #Nebraska #Farming #taxes #housing #smallbusiness #protectandpromise
July 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
3 🪣 of 💰 - The #BBB doesn’t help Nebraskans bring more money in, cut costs, or make life more affordable. Solution: Grow economy, expand #Medicaid & waivers, & address 🏠 🚗 🌽 🚜👨🌾 taxes
#PeopleFirst #Economics #Nebraska #Farming #taxes #housing #smallbusiness #protectandpromise
#PeopleFirst #Economics #Nebraska #Farming #taxes #housing #smallbusiness #protectandpromise
#2026 ...To use a little maritime language, a ground swell to the lift of the sea and a full wave ... #service #nationalsecurity #grit #values #provenleadership #crisisleadership #resilience #trustmatters #charactermatters
“Abigail Spanberger, Mikie Sherrill and Elissa Slotkin are all playing leading roles for the Democratic Party — a trio of centrist women with national security backgrounds who helped retake the House in 2018 and this year hope to steer their beleaguered party back toward winning.”
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These centrist women in a group chat are leading Democrats in 2025
Abigail Spanberger, Mikie Sherrill and Elissa Slotkin, who rose during President Donald Trump’s first term, are playing major roles for their party this year.
wapo.st
July 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
#2026 ...To use a little maritime language, a ground swell to the lift of the sea and a full wave ... #service #nationalsecurity #grit #values #provenleadership #crisisleadership #resilience #trustmatters #charactermatters
Thank you @newsweek for the opportunity to share my voice. Whether you’re a nation or a neighborhood—trust is the foundation of strength. What war taught me about rebuilding it at home:
🔗 www.newsweek.com/former-veter...
#VeteranVoices #Trust #Leadership #PublicService #NationalSecurity
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#VeteranVoices #Trust #Leadership #PublicService #NationalSecurity
What War Taught Me About Trust and Community | Opinion
Now on U.S. soil, I'm watching trust erode.
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July 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Thank you @newsweek for the opportunity to share my voice. Whether you’re a nation or a neighborhood—trust is the foundation of strength. What war taught me about rebuilding it at home:
🔗 www.newsweek.com/former-veter...
#VeteranVoices #Trust #Leadership #PublicService #NationalSecurity
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#VeteranVoices #Trust #Leadership #PublicService #NationalSecurity
The U.S. just bombed Iran’s nuclear sites.
📍 #Iran or its proxies will strike back
📍 We may see more indirect fighting across the region
📍 Gas prices are going up
📍 #Congress didn’t approve this—possibly unconstitutional
📍 #Defense spending 👆🏻
📍Americans (military/civilian) abroad are at risk
📍 #Iran or its proxies will strike back
📍 We may see more indirect fighting across the region
📍 Gas prices are going up
📍 #Congress didn’t approve this—possibly unconstitutional
📍 #Defense spending 👆🏻
📍Americans (military/civilian) abroad are at risk
June 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM
With these recent votes in the House by @🥓 , we didn’t just fund a parade. We endorsed a worldview:
❌ Diplomacy is weakness
❌ Global health isn’t our problem
❌ Soft power doesn’t matter
👇🏻Solutions offered below
www.cnn.com/2025/06/12/p... #Nebraska
❌ Diplomacy is weakness
❌ Global health isn’t our problem
❌ Soft power doesn’t matter
👇🏻Solutions offered below
www.cnn.com/2025/06/12/p... #Nebraska
House GOP approves $9.4 billion package of DOGE cuts by a single vote | CNN Politics
Speaker Mike Johnson was on the verge of an embarrassing defeat on the floor: the narrowly-divided GOP House was on track to reject billions in DOGE cuts.
www.cnn.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
With these recent votes in the House by @🥓 , we didn’t just fund a parade. We endorsed a worldview:
❌ Diplomacy is weakness
❌ Global health isn’t our problem
❌ Soft power doesn’t matter
👇🏻Solutions offered below
www.cnn.com/2025/06/12/p... #Nebraska
❌ Diplomacy is weakness
❌ Global health isn’t our problem
❌ Soft power doesn’t matter
👇🏻Solutions offered below
www.cnn.com/2025/06/12/p... #Nebraska
“I love politics, but that’s because I love people” - Dame Jacinda Ardern
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
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‘Empathy is a kind of strength’: Jacinda Ardern on kind leadership, public rage and life in Trump’s America
Young, progressive and relatable, the former prime minister of New Zealand tried to do politics differently. But six years into power, she dramatically resigned. In an exclusive interview with the Gua...
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June 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
“I love politics, but that’s because I love people” - Dame Jacinda Ardern
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
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As Donald Trump eyes #Greenland and #Arctic resources, America's ambassadorship for the region goes unfilled -
The #Arctic needs U.S. #ambassador that understands the region’s #environment, #Indigenous People, #OneHealth and importance of #diplomacy. #nationalsecurity #sciencediplomacy
The #Arctic needs U.S. #ambassador that understands the region’s #environment, #Indigenous People, #OneHealth and importance of #diplomacy. #nationalsecurity #sciencediplomacy
May 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
As Donald Trump eyes #Greenland and #Arctic resources, America's ambassadorship for the region goes unfilled -
The #Arctic needs U.S. #ambassador that understands the region’s #environment, #Indigenous People, #OneHealth and importance of #diplomacy. #nationalsecurity #sciencediplomacy
The #Arctic needs U.S. #ambassador that understands the region’s #environment, #Indigenous People, #OneHealth and importance of #diplomacy. #nationalsecurity #sciencediplomacy
As #Arctic ice melts, ancient pathogens long trapped in permafrost may reawaken, posing unforeseen #publichealth risks. This emerging threat underscores the critical need for robust #healthcare infrastructure and proactive policy measures - #biosecurity . scitechdaily.com/melting-arct...
Melting Arctic Ice May Unleash Ancient Deadly Diseases, Scientists Warn
Melting Arctic ice increases human and animal interactions, raising the risk of infectious disease spread. Researchers urge early intervention and surveillance. Climate change is opening new pathways ...
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April 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
As #Arctic ice melts, ancient pathogens long trapped in permafrost may reawaken, posing unforeseen #publichealth risks. This emerging threat underscores the critical need for robust #healthcare infrastructure and proactive policy measures - #biosecurity . scitechdaily.com/melting-arct...
@adamgrant.bsky.social shared wisdom via “Something to Think About.” My take is that we must earn the respect and trust through consistent actions. “Actions speak louder than words” - Show up to make an impact! #leadership #mentorship #servantleadership #community
April 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
@adamgrant.bsky.social shared wisdom via “Something to Think About.” My take is that we must earn the respect and trust through consistent actions. “Actions speak louder than words” - Show up to make an impact! #leadership #mentorship #servantleadership #community
Nebraska #Farmers Union President John Hansen (left) and #Nebraska #Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue (right) are both concerned about the impact of Trump's tariffs on the state's #agriculture industry. nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
Nebraska ag leaders discuss how Trump tariffs will impact farmers
Officials said the new tariffs will make it more difficult to export the state’s commodities, hurting farmers’ bottom lines at a particularly vulnerable time.
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April 9, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Nebraska #Farmers Union President John Hansen (left) and #Nebraska #Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue (right) are both concerned about the impact of Trump's tariffs on the state's #agriculture industry. nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
It’s National Public Health Week—a perfect time to talk about something you might not expect: what happens in the Arctic, doesn’t stay in the Arctic.
Melting sea ice, thawing #permafrost, & shifting ecosystems are creating serious health challenges
Melting sea ice, thawing #permafrost, & shifting ecosystems are creating serious health challenges
April 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
It’s National Public Health Week—a perfect time to talk about something you might not expect: what happens in the Arctic, doesn’t stay in the Arctic.
Melting sea ice, thawing #permafrost, & shifting ecosystems are creating serious health challenges
Melting sea ice, thawing #permafrost, & shifting ecosystems are creating serious health challenges
The #Arctic is connected to everyday lives of our citizens. Follow the #science & make change for our future. #environmentalsecurity #health #economy #climatedisasters #peoplefirst #farming #agriculture - I will be sharing these connections regularly. Follow along the journey. @votersoftomorrow.org
April 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The #Arctic is connected to everyday lives of our citizens. Follow the #science & make change for our future. #environmentalsecurity #health #economy #climatedisasters #peoplefirst #farming #agriculture - I will be sharing these connections regularly. Follow along the journey. @votersoftomorrow.org
Thank you @votersoftomorrow.org and standing up for yourself, our future, and your choices. #ourfuturedependsonit #democracy #grassrootsmovement #meetpeoplewheretheyare
Young people won’t sit by and watch Trump and Elon come after our freedom to learn, to decide when and IF to start a family, & to grow up in a healthy and liveable environment
We joined the LARGEST mobilization since Trump took office to say #HandsOff ‼️
We joined the LARGEST mobilization since Trump took office to say #HandsOff ‼️
April 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Thank you @votersoftomorrow.org and standing up for yourself, our future, and your choices. #ourfuturedependsonit #democracy #grassrootsmovement #meetpeoplewheretheyare
Today, Americans across the country are rising up in the #HandsOff peaceful protest — not because we agree on every issue, but because we agree on something deeper:
🗣 Freedom
🤝 Dignity
🗳 A Voice
🗣 Freedom
🤝 Dignity
🗳 A Voice
April 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Today, Americans across the country are rising up in the #HandsOff peaceful protest — not because we agree on every issue, but because we agree on something deeper:
🗣 Freedom
🤝 Dignity
🗳 A Voice
🗣 Freedom
🤝 Dignity
🗳 A Voice
What is happening in #Nebraska? Sen Hansen introduced LB to remove the mandate that requires the addition of fluoride to H2O supplies. LB147 is currently under consideration in the NE Legislature. Vote for #science -based policies #healthcare #dentalcare
www.cnn.com/2025/03/29/h...
www.cnn.com/2025/03/29/h...
With few dentists and fluoride under siege, rural America risks new surge of tooth decay | CNN
Hundreds of rural American communities face a one-two punch to oral health: a dire shortage of dentists and a lack of fluoridated drinking water, which is widely viewed among dentists as one of the mo...
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April 1, 2025 at 11:08 PM
What is happening in #Nebraska? Sen Hansen introduced LB to remove the mandate that requires the addition of fluoride to H2O supplies. LB147 is currently under consideration in the NE Legislature. Vote for #science -based policies #healthcare #dentalcare
www.cnn.com/2025/03/29/h...
www.cnn.com/2025/03/29/h...
Tariff Drama - Why? Our partners are responding in kind to the U.S President
The EU will impose duties on $28 billion, hitting #beef and poultry in states like #Nebraska - #accountability #notservingthepeople #agriculturalrisk #economicchaos
The EU will impose duties on $28 billion, hitting #beef and poultry in states like #Nebraska - #accountability #notservingthepeople #agriculturalrisk #economicchaos
March 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Tariff Drama - Why? Our partners are responding in kind to the U.S President
The EU will impose duties on $28 billion, hitting #beef and poultry in states like #Nebraska - #accountability #notservingthepeople #agriculturalrisk #economicchaos
The EU will impose duties on $28 billion, hitting #beef and poultry in states like #Nebraska - #accountability #notservingthepeople #agriculturalrisk #economicchaos
4 years of Latin finally pays off 🤣🤣🤣 www.youtube.com/live/B7OwcXC...
March 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
4 years of Latin finally pays off 🤣🤣🤣 www.youtube.com/live/B7OwcXC...
@democrats.org strategy to win. Hard work, new messaging, and outreach to all . #newmessengers #veteran #healthcare #economy #education #qualityoflife
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DNC Vice Chair: we need ‘strong state parties’ to win elections
DNC Vice Chair and Nebraska Democratic party Chair Jane Kleeb joins The Weekend to break down how the DNC plans to rebuild the party.
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February 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
@democrats.org strategy to win. Hard work, new messaging, and outreach to all . #newmessengers #veteran #healthcare #economy #education #qualityoflife
www.msnbc.com/the-weekend/...
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