Kathy
@flexithyka.bsky.social
Women's economic empowerment specialist. Opinions are not those of management.
I recently returned from western Ukraine, learning about the culture and history of the region, and the impact of the war. Here are my thoughts and what I saw: katherinevaughn.blogspot.com/2025/10/4-da...
4 Days in Ukraine
4 Days in 2025 Ukraine A few quick notes : Ukraine is in Eastern Europe, and Ukraine’s border town Uzhhorod is in the region known as Za...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I recently returned from western Ukraine, learning about the culture and history of the region, and the impact of the war. Here are my thoughts and what I saw: katherinevaughn.blogspot.com/2025/10/4-da...
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Why it's urgent to vote YES on California Proposition 50
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October 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Mike Johnson refuses to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva — because her vote could force the House to release the Epstein Files. The GOP is doing everything they can to keep Trump's Epstein cover-up going.
October 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Mike Johnson refuses to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva — because her vote could force the House to release the Epstein Files. The GOP is doing everything they can to keep Trump's Epstein cover-up going.
Top Trump official suggests the administration will ignore Congress and the Constitution to get its way. app.sosha.ai/s/FBPf7ixv
Trump official: We answer to no one
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July 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Top Trump official suggests the administration will ignore Congress and the Constitution to get its way. app.sosha.ai/s/FBPf7ixv
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Speaking freely is a right, it matters deeply to us. When pundits & politicians vilify folks who stand up for their beliefs, I ask "Why?" Is it about safety...or control? It's not about patriotism. Democracy can’t be defended by silence. Speak up #TruthBrigade truthbrigade.indivisible.org/s/WcMMDBth
July 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Speaking freely is a right, it matters deeply to us. When pundits & politicians vilify folks who stand up for their beliefs, I ask "Why?" Is it about safety...or control? It's not about patriotism. Democracy can’t be defended by silence. Speak up #TruthBrigade truthbrigade.indivisible.org/s/WcMMDBth
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Shut it down! Use my Resistbot letter to encourage your Democratic Senators to vote against the GOP spending bill! #Resist #ProudBlue
Reject partisan spending bill, uphold citizens' well-being
Text SIGN PBBPPS to 50409 to send this to your officials.
resist.bot
March 13, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Shut it down! Use my Resistbot letter to encourage your Democratic Senators to vote against the GOP spending bill! #Resist #ProudBlue
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Russian hackers infiltrate our system *every* day. They are constantly looking for persistence (long term access) in our critical infrastructure.
If Hegseth thinks that they’re going to stop just because we do, he’s even more out of his depth than I thought.
If Hegseth thinks that they’re going to stop just because we do, he’s even more out of his depth than I thought.
Breaking News: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Pentagon to halt offensive cyberoperations against Russia, officials said.
Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Stop Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia
The defense secretary’s instructions, which were given before President Trump’s blowup with the Ukrainian president, are apparently part of an effort to draw Russia into talks on the war.
nyti.ms
March 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Russian hackers infiltrate our system *every* day. They are constantly looking for persistence (long term access) in our critical infrastructure.
If Hegseth thinks that they’re going to stop just because we do, he’s even more out of his depth than I thought.
If Hegseth thinks that they’re going to stop just because we do, he’s even more out of his depth than I thought.
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We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
March 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
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New York Times, Jan. 26, 1935.
March 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
New York Times, Jan. 26, 1935.
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This is a bigger issue than people realize. Not just jobs lost. But their families losing benefits. Landlords losing tenants. Cities and towns losing revenue. This is how recessions start
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
More accurate, fewer words;
"There are plenty of contractors going under".
A friend furloughed 75% of staff (furlough w/paying for health insurance for three months), 50% exec pay cut, 25% rest of staff to keep as many people w/salary.
PS: Wasn't 18F a government office, not a contractor.
"There are plenty of contractors going under".
A friend furloughed 75% of staff (furlough w/paying for health insurance for three months), 50% exec pay cut, 25% rest of staff to keep as many people w/salary.
PS: Wasn't 18F a government office, not a contractor.
March 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This is a bigger issue than people realize. Not just jobs lost. But their families losing benefits. Landlords losing tenants. Cities and towns losing revenue. This is how recessions start
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
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Good Morning friends 💙
Friday night #47 fired several military officials leading us closer toward fascism.
Thank you, #GovernorPritzker for being the leader we need ~
#SheShed #Illinois
youtu.be/u3qaPhMmoIk?...
Friday night #47 fired several military officials leading us closer toward fascism.
Thank you, #GovernorPritzker for being the leader we need ~
#SheShed #Illinois
youtu.be/u3qaPhMmoIk?...
Pritzker invokes specter of Nazi Germany in rebuke of Trump administration
YouTube video by Eyewitness News WTVO WQRF (MyStateline)
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February 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Good Morning friends 💙
Friday night #47 fired several military officials leading us closer toward fascism.
Thank you, #GovernorPritzker for being the leader we need ~
#SheShed #Illinois
youtu.be/u3qaPhMmoIk?...
Friday night #47 fired several military officials leading us closer toward fascism.
Thank you, #GovernorPritzker for being the leader we need ~
#SheShed #Illinois
youtu.be/u3qaPhMmoIk?...
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The nations top research universities (R1) are under assault by the Trump administration. Pitts has paused all PhD admissions for next year.
Many R1 schools are also Division 1 NCAA schools.
All SEC, Big 10, ACC, Big 12, Ivy League schools.
Suspend sports and explain it is due to Musk, Trump
Many R1 schools are also Division 1 NCAA schools.
All SEC, Big 10, ACC, Big 12, Ivy League schools.
Suspend sports and explain it is due to Musk, Trump
February 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The nations top research universities (R1) are under assault by the Trump administration. Pitts has paused all PhD admissions for next year.
Many R1 schools are also Division 1 NCAA schools.
All SEC, Big 10, ACC, Big 12, Ivy League schools.
Suspend sports and explain it is due to Musk, Trump
Many R1 schools are also Division 1 NCAA schools.
All SEC, Big 10, ACC, Big 12, Ivy League schools.
Suspend sports and explain it is due to Musk, Trump
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F**k That’: Federal Workers Say They’re Scared But ‘Digging In’ Amid Trump’s Chaos
“Whoever wrote that email really underestimated who they were sending it to”
Bravo to our union brothers & sisters in the USG for holding the line for all of us! www.huffpost.com/entry/federa... #solidarity
“Whoever wrote that email really underestimated who they were sending it to”
Bravo to our union brothers & sisters in the USG for holding the line for all of us! www.huffpost.com/entry/federa... #solidarity
‘F**k That’: Federal Workers Say They’re Scared But ‘Digging In’ Amid Trump’s Chaos
“Ironically for the Trumpies, bringing us back to the office will make us stronger morale-wise,” said one EPA employee as Trump vowed to purge civil servants.
www.huffpost.com
February 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
F**k That’: Federal Workers Say They’re Scared But ‘Digging In’ Amid Trump’s Chaos
“Whoever wrote that email really underestimated who they were sending it to”
Bravo to our union brothers & sisters in the USG for holding the line for all of us! www.huffpost.com/entry/federa... #solidarity
“Whoever wrote that email really underestimated who they were sending it to”
Bravo to our union brothers & sisters in the USG for holding the line for all of us! www.huffpost.com/entry/federa... #solidarity
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Elon Musk claims to have "deleted" the office in the IRS which has enabled people to file their tax returns electronically, simply, and for free.
February 3, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Elon Musk claims to have "deleted" the office in the IRS which has enabled people to file their tax returns electronically, simply, and for free.
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Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge.
Democracy dies in darkness.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...
Democracy dies in darkness.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...
Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge (Gift Article)
The internal government watchdogs were believed to have been dismissed at several major agencies, though the Justice Department’s was not said to have been among them.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge.
Democracy dies in darkness.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...
Democracy dies in darkness.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...
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Price of eggs has shot up again.
Yes, it’s because of the raging bird flu epidemic — for poultry we have strict rules for culling.
The bovine H5N1 outbreak, already badly handled, is ongoing too.
And with health agencies muzzled, we are down to fingers crossed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/b...
Yes, it’s because of the raging bird flu epidemic — for poultry we have strict rules for culling.
The bovine H5N1 outbreak, already badly handled, is ongoing too.
And with health agencies muzzled, we are down to fingers crossed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/b...
Bird Flu in U.S. Is Creating Egg Shortages and Driving Up Prices
Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through the roof. Consumers can expect to feel the pain for a while.
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Price of eggs has shot up again.
Yes, it’s because of the raging bird flu epidemic — for poultry we have strict rules for culling.
The bovine H5N1 outbreak, already badly handled, is ongoing too.
And with health agencies muzzled, we are down to fingers crossed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/b...
Yes, it’s because of the raging bird flu epidemic — for poultry we have strict rules for culling.
The bovine H5N1 outbreak, already badly handled, is ongoing too.
And with health agencies muzzled, we are down to fingers crossed.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/b...
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you can tell the DOJ to release the report here
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Your message to the Department of Justice
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January 7, 2025 at 6:45 AM
you can tell the DOJ to release the report here
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Interesting read. Russia would do better to focus on why women choose not to have children rather than launch a war. Every country should figure that out, really.
Russia's crisis of depopulation is at the heart of Vladimir Putin’s paranoid military strategy. foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/06/r...
Russia's crisis of depopulation is at the heart of Vladimir Putin’s paranoid military strategy. foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/06/r...
The Battle for Ukraine Is a War of Demography
Russia's crisis of depopulation is at the heart of Vladimir Putin’s paranoid military strategy.
foreignpolicy.com
December 10, 2024 at 2:35 AM
Interesting read. Russia would do better to focus on why women choose not to have children rather than launch a war. Every country should figure that out, really.
Russia's crisis of depopulation is at the heart of Vladimir Putin’s paranoid military strategy. foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/06/r...
Russia's crisis of depopulation is at the heart of Vladimir Putin’s paranoid military strategy. foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/06/r...
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New from me on what the rage and glee on public display after the killing of a healthcare CEO portends.
I suspect the corporate world will respond with more security and retreating even more into their gated lives.
They would be advised to read up on history.
🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/o...
I suspect the corporate world will respond with more security and retreating even more into their gated lives.
They would be advised to read up on history.
🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/o...
December 6, 2024 at 6:55 PM
New from me on what the rage and glee on public display after the killing of a healthcare CEO portends.
I suspect the corporate world will respond with more security and retreating even more into their gated lives.
They would be advised to read up on history.
🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/o...
I suspect the corporate world will respond with more security and retreating even more into their gated lives.
They would be advised to read up on history.
🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/o...