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Kim Winchell
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Retired ELCA Lutheran Deacon; nature lover; Grandmother of one precious, handsome, and smart grandson. ❤️
So. As it turns out, I am not using this app much. I prefer Substack. 🙂
I will probably delete this app soon.
March 26, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Some photos from a rally for democracy in nearby Midland MI this past Saturday. #Resist
March 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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I hope you realize that I and tens of millions of Americans stand with you and the Ukrainian people—and firmly against Donald Trump, JD Vance, and the Republican Party.

We are ashamed of them.

johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/to-preside...
To President Zelensky, From an Embarrassed American
Dear President Zelensky,
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February 28, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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February 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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You never imagine the descent into despotism being quite this embarrassing, you know? You expect liberal democracy to fall to a Palpatine, not Biff Tannen.
Trump on DOGE: We’re going to go into Fort Knox to make sure the gold is still there. You know that? We’re going to go into Fort Knox. You know about that? We hope everything is fine with Fort Knox. But we’re going to go to Fort Knox and make sure the gold is still there.
February 20, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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February 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Hey All, I am appreciating very much the good, insightful people connected to The Contrarian. I have done a paid subscription; and, as part of that, I have 3 one month gift subscriptions that I can give to anyone interested. Let me know if you are, by sending me your email address.
February 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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February 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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February 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Not worthy of the title of President. Ever.
Opinion | It’s clear why Trump blames DEI for everything — Guardian US
Everyone but the credulous media seems to understand what’s behind Trump’s attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion
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February 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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NEW: Sources tell my office that Treasury Secretary Bessent has granted DOGE *full* access to this system. Social Security and Medicare benefits, grants, payments to government contractors, including those that compete directly with Musk's own companies. All of it.
February 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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What Paul says -- religious leaders must rise to this moment with clarity and truth.
February 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Global Refuge (formerly Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service) continues to resettle almost 6,000 refugees who were already in the US when government funding was cut off. If you’re in a position to help out, they could use a donation of any amount.

www.globalrefuge.org
Global Refuge | Welcome & hope since 1939
For more than 80 years, Global Refuge has provided the resources, guidance, and community to help provide a way forward.
www.globalrefuge.org
January 31, 2025 at 3:43 AM
SO very good! ❤️
What Are We Going to Do?
Preparing my house to withstand the wildfire of the next four years
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January 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This is so beautifully said. ❤️✌️🙏
Sunday Musings
What about those who don't go along with the mob?
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January 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Disturbing. And, puts our country in danger, to have such a woefully unqualified person as Sec of Defense.
Only 3 GOP Senators care about the safety of the country. Sad.
McConnell vote against Hegseth, defying Trump, raises eyebrows — MSNBC
Senator Tammy Duckworth expresses her disappointment with her Republican colleagues for voting for Donald Trump's unqualified defense secretary nominee, Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, with only Se...
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January 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
All, I am thinking I might leave Bluesky. Am liking Substack better, for keeping up with (and sharing) commentary on news from those I want to follow.
January 23, 2025 at 3:54 AM