Eykirwan
@eykirwan.bsky.social
Retired nurse passionate about politics, books, gardening, tennis and the arts.
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Today an overwhelmingly white Republican Party in Missouri, at the urging of Donald Trump, worked to remove this Christian minister who was active in the SCLC, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, from his seat not through trying to beat him at the ballot box but by picking his voters for him. Shameful.
He Blazed a Trail to Congress. Now His Seat Is in Peril.
www.nytimes.com
September 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Today an overwhelmingly white Republican Party in Missouri, at the urging of Donald Trump, worked to remove this Christian minister who was active in the SCLC, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, from his seat not through trying to beat him at the ballot box but by picking his voters for him. Shameful.
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Breaking News: The EPA is said to have drafted a plan that would end its ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
E.P.A. Is Said to Draft a Plan to End Its Ability to Fight Climate Change
According to two people familiar with the draft, it would eliminate the bedrock scientific finding that greenhouse-gas emissions threaten human life by dangerously warming the planet.
trib.al
July 23, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Breaking News: The EPA is said to have drafted a plan that would end its ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
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We cannot, we MUST NOT forget that, behind this very public discussion are real women, human beings, who suffered incredible pain because of Epstein and his buddies, and they suffered more pain trying to make sure the public knew what he did. We cannot forget about them in this online discourse.
The women victimized by Epstein feel like they're "being erased" as their suffering is sidelined by MAGA's civil war.
nbcnews.to/40pW8gX
nbcnews.to/40pW8gX
Epstein victims say the Trump administration's handling of the case adds to their anguish
"All the work that we did to tell the world what happened to us, it’s all being erased," victim Danielle Bensky said.
nbcnews.to
July 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
We cannot, we MUST NOT forget that, behind this very public discussion are real women, human beings, who suffered incredible pain because of Epstein and his buddies, and they suffered more pain trying to make sure the public knew what he did. We cannot forget about them in this online discourse.
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Medicaid does the following:
-Provides 1 in 2 kids health insurance
-Keeps the majority of rehab and skilled nursing facilities open nationwide
-Until today, had a rule in place to ensure minimum nurse staffing for patient safety
This is the program the party of “MAHA” wants to gut.
-Provides 1 in 2 kids health insurance
-Keeps the majority of rehab and skilled nursing facilities open nationwide
-Until today, had a rule in place to ensure minimum nurse staffing for patient safety
This is the program the party of “MAHA” wants to gut.
July 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Medicaid does the following:
-Provides 1 in 2 kids health insurance
-Keeps the majority of rehab and skilled nursing facilities open nationwide
-Until today, had a rule in place to ensure minimum nurse staffing for patient safety
This is the program the party of “MAHA” wants to gut.
-Provides 1 in 2 kids health insurance
-Keeps the majority of rehab and skilled nursing facilities open nationwide
-Until today, had a rule in place to ensure minimum nurse staffing for patient safety
This is the program the party of “MAHA” wants to gut.
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These allegations of abuse contained in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s new lawsuit against the Trump administration are horrific. @timmiller.bsky.social takes a look at the filing.
July 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
These allegations of abuse contained in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s new lawsuit against the Trump administration are horrific. @timmiller.bsky.social takes a look at the filing.
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Please read and share this statement from Sophie and Colin Hortman, children of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
(via WCCO reporter Caroline Cummings on X)
(via WCCO reporter Caroline Cummings on X)
June 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Please read and share this statement from Sophie and Colin Hortman, children of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
(via WCCO reporter Caroline Cummings on X)
(via WCCO reporter Caroline Cummings on X)
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Padilla: If this is how DHS responds to a senator with a question you can only imagine what they're doing to farm workers, to cooks, to day laborers out in the Los Angeles community and throughout California.
June 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Padilla: If this is how DHS responds to a senator with a question you can only imagine what they're doing to farm workers, to cooks, to day laborers out in the Los Angeles community and throughout California.
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Why another protest? What is it going to accomplish? Shouldn’t we be [insert alternate tactic] instead?
These are good-faith questions, and they stem from very reasonable concerns. So let’s take a step back and talk about the role of a peaceful mass mobilization like No Kings.
These are good-faith questions, and they stem from very reasonable concerns. So let’s take a step back and talk about the role of a peaceful mass mobilization like No Kings.
The Strategic Logic of the No Kings Protests
By Leah Greenberg, Indivisible Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director
indivisibleteam.medium.com
June 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Why another protest? What is it going to accomplish? Shouldn’t we be [insert alternate tactic] instead?
These are good-faith questions, and they stem from very reasonable concerns. So let’s take a step back and talk about the role of a peaceful mass mobilization like No Kings.
These are good-faith questions, and they stem from very reasonable concerns. So let’s take a step back and talk about the role of a peaceful mass mobilization like No Kings.
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The Suspension Clause:
1) Doesn't allow the President to unilaterally suspend habeas, especially when Congress is in session;
2) Applies only to cases of invasion or rebellion (this is quite clearly neither); and
3) *Even then,* applies only "when the public safety may require it." (It doesn't.)
1) Doesn't allow the President to unilaterally suspend habeas, especially when Congress is in session;
2) Applies only to cases of invasion or rebellion (this is quite clearly neither); and
3) *Even then,* applies only "when the public safety may require it." (It doesn't.)
Stephen Miller says they are “actively looking at” suspending the writ of habeas corpus, which is only allowed when the US has been invaded or during an insurrection, which would not allow people to challenge their incarceration in court if they are arrested and detained.
May 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The Suspension Clause:
1) Doesn't allow the President to unilaterally suspend habeas, especially when Congress is in session;
2) Applies only to cases of invasion or rebellion (this is quite clearly neither); and
3) *Even then,* applies only "when the public safety may require it." (It doesn't.)
1) Doesn't allow the President to unilaterally suspend habeas, especially when Congress is in session;
2) Applies only to cases of invasion or rebellion (this is quite clearly neither); and
3) *Even then,* applies only "when the public safety may require it." (It doesn't.)
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So let me get this straight: masks are bad and un-American if worn to fight a pandemic, but good if worn by people claiming to be government agents when they kidnap people off the street
May 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
So let me get this straight: masks are bad and un-American if worn to fight a pandemic, but good if worn by people claiming to be government agents when they kidnap people off the street
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There's no way back from a suspension of Habeas Corpus. It's a one-man dictatorship then.
And any Republican in office or out who would still support Trump after this is, simply, a traitor to America. www.cnn.com/2025/05/09/p...
And any Republican in office or out who would still support Trump after this is, simply, a traitor to America. www.cnn.com/2025/05/09/p...
Trump involved in discussions over suspending habeas corpus, sources say | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has been personally involved in discussions inside the administration over potentially suspending habeas corpus, a legal procedure that allows people to challenge their detentio...
www.cnn.com
May 10, 2025 at 1:55 AM
There's no way back from a suspension of Habeas Corpus. It's a one-man dictatorship then.
And any Republican in office or out who would still support Trump after this is, simply, a traitor to America. www.cnn.com/2025/05/09/p...
And any Republican in office or out who would still support Trump after this is, simply, a traitor to America. www.cnn.com/2025/05/09/p...
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Well the NIH has cancelled the Women's Health Initiative, the largest study of women in history
It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women
Unreal
www.science.org/content/arti...
It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women
Unreal
www.science.org/content/arti...
NIH cancels its first and largest study centered on women
The Women’s Health Initiative has produced numerous influential findings
www.science.org
April 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Well the NIH has cancelled the Women's Health Initiative, the largest study of women in history
It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women
Unreal
www.science.org/content/arti...
It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women
Unreal
www.science.org/content/arti...
I'm attending St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee's event, “Waitlist: The People's Town Hall” - sign up no www.mobilize.us/stlouiscount...
Waitlist: The People's Town Hall · St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee
We are organizing a waitlist because we are quickly coming to capacity at the Chesterfield venue. If you don't know if you can make it, but are interested in attending or are interested in a future t...
www.mobilize.us
April 22, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I'm attending St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee's event, “Waitlist: The People's Town Hall” - sign up no www.mobilize.us/stlouiscount...
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This country is becoming unrecognizable. What we’re seeing is state-funded fear. We’ve warned people: keep filming, go live on social media so these moments are documented and shared. This wasn’t a case involving masked ICE agents—but that’s happening too.
April 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
This country is becoming unrecognizable. What we’re seeing is state-funded fear. We’ve warned people: keep filming, go live on social media so these moments are documented and shared. This wasn’t a case involving masked ICE agents—but that’s happening too.
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I want to tell you why the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia should matter to you.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
April 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I want to tell you why the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia should matter to you.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
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JD Vance before Ohio State visited the White House
April 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
JD Vance before Ohio State visited the White House
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Protesters in Columbus, Ohio are out at the Hands Off! protest!
Thank you, Ohio!
Thank you, Ohio!
April 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Protesters in Columbus, Ohio are out at the Hands Off! protest!
Thank you, Ohio!
Thank you, Ohio!
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This is a real tweet posted by the official White House government account. Yes, really.
March 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This is a real tweet posted by the official White House government account. Yes, really.
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In 15 yrs of reporting, I've never had so many health & biomed researchers & outreach orgs tell me they're afraid to talk w/press or barred from speaking bc of new comms policies.
I understand the fear of losing funds. I don't know if silence does more harm than good. If you can speak up, pls do.
I understand the fear of losing funds. I don't know if silence does more harm than good. If you can speak up, pls do.
March 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
In 15 yrs of reporting, I've never had so many health & biomed researchers & outreach orgs tell me they're afraid to talk w/press or barred from speaking bc of new comms policies.
I understand the fear of losing funds. I don't know if silence does more harm than good. If you can speak up, pls do.
I understand the fear of losing funds. I don't know if silence does more harm than good. If you can speak up, pls do.
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The Trump administration's efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets, including a nationwide effort planting shade trees in neighborhoods to reduce extreme heat. 🔥🔥🔥
www.npr.org/2025/03/21/g...
www.npr.org/2025/03/21/g...
March 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The Trump administration's efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets, including a nationwide effort planting shade trees in neighborhoods to reduce extreme heat. 🔥🔥🔥
www.npr.org/2025/03/21/g...
www.npr.org/2025/03/21/g...
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“Schmidt being “violently interrogated” at Logan Airport for hours, and being stripped naked, put in a cold shower by two officials, and being put back onto a chair.”
Whatever happened to #abolishICE? It needs to be abolished. This is torture.
Whatever happened to #abolishICE? It needs to be abolished. This is torture.
Green card holder from New Hampshire 'interrogated' at Logan Airport, detained
Fabian Schmidt’s family said they are unsure of why he is being held. They said he has a recently renewed green card, and no active issues in court.
www.nhpr.org
March 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“Schmidt being “violently interrogated” at Logan Airport for hours, and being stripped naked, put in a cold shower by two officials, and being put back onto a chair.”
Whatever happened to #abolishICE? It needs to be abolished. This is torture.
Whatever happened to #abolishICE? It needs to be abolished. This is torture.
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JUST NOW: Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi set the record straight on Social Security.
Everyone needs to hear this.
Everyone needs to hear this.
March 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
JUST NOW: Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi set the record straight on Social Security.
Everyone needs to hear this.
Everyone needs to hear this.
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Today EPA chief Lee Zeldin announced that the agency is rolling back 31 regulations.
He's taking aim at mercury, soot, and toxic pollution restrictions, and federal protection of wetlands.
The EPA will also rewrite rules limiting pollution from fossil-fuel plants and cars, and more.
He's taking aim at mercury, soot, and toxic pollution restrictions, and federal protection of wetlands.
The EPA will also rewrite rules limiting pollution from fossil-fuel plants and cars, and more.
March 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Today EPA chief Lee Zeldin announced that the agency is rolling back 31 regulations.
He's taking aim at mercury, soot, and toxic pollution restrictions, and federal protection of wetlands.
The EPA will also rewrite rules limiting pollution from fossil-fuel plants and cars, and more.
He's taking aim at mercury, soot, and toxic pollution restrictions, and federal protection of wetlands.
The EPA will also rewrite rules limiting pollution from fossil-fuel plants and cars, and more.
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They even flagged a photo of the Enola Gay because some idiot thought it referred to homosexuality in the military, which is considered DEI.
March 8, 2025 at 4:25 AM
They even flagged a photo of the Enola Gay because some idiot thought it referred to homosexuality in the military, which is considered DEI.
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Removing TSA workers’ collective bargaining rights is union busting. Period. apnews.com/article/coll...
Homeland Security ends TSA collective bargaining agreement, in effort to dismantle union protections
A union representing Transportation Security Administration workers calls the Department of Homeland Security's decision to end the collective bargaining agreement with them an “unprovoked attack.”
apnews.com
March 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Removing TSA workers’ collective bargaining rights is union busting. Period. apnews.com/article/coll...