Gretchen Patrick
@gretchenpatrick.bsky.social
Native Washingtonian, dog lover, wife, mother of daughters. Retired RN/public health nurse. Knitter, spinner, wannabe weaver. Fan of British mystery shows, books, museums, and sunshine. Science is real and doesn't care about your opinions.
I have been in awe of Minneapolis and Minnesotans. They will go down in history as an example of how to resist fascist takeovers, and they have paid an awful price. Every city needs to prepare to use their tactics if needed.
February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I have been in awe of Minneapolis and Minnesotans. They will go down in history as an example of how to resist fascist takeovers, and they have paid an awful price. Every city needs to prepare to use their tactics if needed.
Oregon Trail dysentery.
February 4, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Oregon Trail dysentery.
Kind of like “I did my own research” about COVID. Or you could just listen to the epidemiologists.
February 4, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Kind of like “I did my own research” about COVID. Or you could just listen to the epidemiologists.
And who is the agent that applauded them?
February 4, 2026 at 6:15 AM
And who is the agent that applauded them?
And no one speaks up. They are garbage.
February 4, 2026 at 6:07 AM
And no one speaks up. They are garbage.
Therefore, No. Funding. They cannot be reined in. We don’t even know who they are.
February 4, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Therefore, No. Funding. They cannot be reined in. We don’t even know who they are.
The assignment is understood. Nor will the impeachment/firing of Noem be enough.
January 27, 2026 at 5:15 AM
The assignment is understood. Nor will the impeachment/firing of Noem be enough.
And a medical professional.
January 25, 2026 at 8:03 AM
And a medical professional.
You were a preschool/kindergarten teacher, correct? They detained a 5 year old after using him for bait. They detained a family that was trying to get medical care for their daughter. These could have been your students. You cannot rein in an agency as depraved as this. Abolish ICE now.
January 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM
You were a preschool/kindergarten teacher, correct? They detained a 5 year old after using him for bait. They detained a family that was trying to get medical care for their daughter. These could have been your students. You cannot rein in an agency as depraved as this. Abolish ICE now.
As your constituent, and a nurse, I ask you to eliminate ICE, and prosecute Noem and her thugs for murder. And glad to hear you will be voting no.
January 25, 2026 at 2:53 AM
As your constituent, and a nurse, I ask you to eliminate ICE, and prosecute Noem and her thugs for murder. And glad to hear you will be voting no.