JKO
@jackieogburn.bsky.social
Children's book writer, bibliophile, crazy cat lady, cranky Democrat, resident of Durham, NC
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"the USPS is a miracle. it's in the constitution. for the price of a single stamp you can send a letter across the country, from Hawaii to Maine. Trump is trying to take that away from you. He's attacking Christmas cards and wedding invitations. It's un-American and it has to stop."
February 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
"the USPS is a miracle. it's in the constitution. for the price of a single stamp you can send a letter across the country, from Hawaii to Maine. Trump is trying to take that away from you. He's attacking Christmas cards and wedding invitations. It's un-American and it has to stop."
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It really is amazing that the president has a noticeable an unexplained physical ailment that is disfiguring his right hand and there's no reporting about it. The White House's line is that it's from Trump shaking too many hands! Something is clearly being covered up.
December 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It really is amazing that the president has a noticeable an unexplained physical ailment that is disfiguring his right hand and there's no reporting about it. The White House's line is that it's from Trump shaking too many hands! Something is clearly being covered up.
Like little jewels.
December 6, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Like little jewels.
Yes.
The Epstein coverup will go down as one of the greatest scandals and miscarriages of justice in U.S. history.
Everyone involved with Epstein’s victims or with the coverup needs to be prosecuted and go down in shame.
It does not matter if they are GOP or Dems!
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#BlueCrew
Everyone involved with Epstein’s victims or with the coverup needs to be prosecuted and go down in shame.
It does not matter if they are GOP or Dems!
Repost if you agree.
#BlueCrew
December 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Yes.
People don't understand how the US prevented wars from even starting for the past 80 years. Kristof points out how Russia and China could see the next 3 years under Trump as their best chance to expand their territories.
Chaos Is Coming
America helped keep the (relative) peace for 80 years. Not anymore.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
People don't understand how the US prevented wars from even starting for the past 80 years. Kristof points out how Russia and China could see the next 3 years under Trump as their best chance to expand their territories.
You go, girl.
Sabrina Carpenter’s not mincing words when it comes to the Trump administration using one of her songs in a video promoting ICE and the Department of Homeland Security.
Sabrina Carpenter slams Trump administration for using her music in ‘disgusting’ ICE video
Sabrina Carpenter is the latest artist to have a song included in a White House video promoting ICE. And she's not happy.
www.inquirer.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
You go, girl.
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Ryan is laying out details of the polycrisis we are currently experiencing, the context in which @peterbryanthe.bsky.social and @lawriephipps.co.uk and I wrote our book chapter, blogged about here: lawriephipps.co.uk/beyond-the-b...
December 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Ryan is laying out details of the polycrisis we are currently experiencing, the context in which @peterbryanthe.bsky.social and @lawriephipps.co.uk and I wrote our book chapter, blogged about here: lawriephipps.co.uk/beyond-the-b...
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Gotta love New York
New Yorkers BLOCK ICE from leaving their parking garage ahead of a flopped mass raid attempt on Canal Street
November 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Gotta love New York
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I can see clearly that Stephen Miller is not compatible with Western Civilization.
November 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I can see clearly that Stephen Miller is not compatible with Western Civilization.
Pecan pies done. The one on the left has chocolate chips, the one on the right is the classic Grandma version.
November 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Pecan pies done. The one on the left has chocolate chips, the one on the right is the classic Grandma version.
There's an idea.
November 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
There's an idea.
Good advice
I've noticed a lot of users are interested in joining some iteration of "resistance" to oppose fascists. Allow me to outline some first steps:
1. Cite your sources. And when someone asks you to, or when someone sources your claim for you, say thanks.
Fascists survive on mis- and dis-information.
1. Cite your sources. And when someone asks you to, or when someone sources your claim for you, say thanks.
Fascists survive on mis- and dis-information.
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Good advice
I was afraid something like this would happen. It gives Trump an excuse to rachet up his forces, and that the shooter is Afghani is just catnip to Maga.
Live updates: Washington DC shooting leaves two National Guardsmen shot | CNN share.google/Zsqj47qujo4M...
Live updates: Washington DC shooting leaves two National Guardsmen shot | CNN share.google/Zsqj47qujo4M...
Live updates: Washington DC shooting leaves two National Guardsmen shot | CNN
Two members of the West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot in Washington, DC, today, according to the state’s governor. Follow for live updates.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I was afraid something like this would happen. It gives Trump an excuse to rachet up his forces, and that the shooter is Afghani is just catnip to Maga.
Live updates: Washington DC shooting leaves two National Guardsmen shot | CNN share.google/Zsqj47qujo4M...
Live updates: Washington DC shooting leaves two National Guardsmen shot | CNN share.google/Zsqj47qujo4M...
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Check this out: https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/smart-nanogel-targets-and-destroys-most-feared-antibiotic-immune-bacterium/
Smart nanogel targets and destroys most-feared, antibiotic-immune bacterium
Sugar targeted nanogels kill over 99.99% of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, offering a new way to tackle biofilms and infections.
www.thebrighterside.news
November 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Sooooooo close to getting it
Before DEREGULATION these problems did not exist at this level
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Sooooooo close to getting it
This is a very interesting take on the meeting between Mamdani and Trump. Mamdani treated Trump like an uncle talking about the nephew's business, listening respectfully, being polite, then going back to do when he intended all along.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
This is a very interesting take on the meeting between Mamdani and Trump. Mamdani treated Trump like an uncle talking about the nephew's business, listening respectfully, being polite, then going back to do when he intended all along.
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"Men are in trouble, is the solution making them a problem for women and children too"
November 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"Men are in trouble, is the solution making them a problem for women and children too"
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seen on WT Harris in E Charlotte
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 AM
seen on WT Harris in E Charlotte
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Many communities in Charlotte, North Carolina, were reeling after federal Customs and Border Protection teams descended on the city at the weekend and arrested at least 81 people.
Charlotte, North Carolina reels as 81 people arrested in immigration raids
Thriving business districts in North Carolina city now at a ‘standstill’ after at least 81 were arrested over the weekend
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Many communities in Charlotte, North Carolina, were reeling after federal Customs and Border Protection teams descended on the city at the weekend and arrested at least 81 people.
Charlotte under siege.
Arrests took place at big-box store parking lots, residential areas and a church, prompting fear in Charlotte’s immigrant communities. | Charlotte Observer www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
Border Patrol arrests over 130 in 2 days in Charlotte, Homeland Security says
Arrests took place at big-box store parking lots, residential areas and a church, prompting fear in Charlotte’s immigrant communities.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Charlotte under siege.
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[Black & white illustration based on the book Charlotte's Web with a pig looking at a spider's web that says "fuck ICE" with the spider hanging off the bottom]
November 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
[Black & white illustration based on the book Charlotte's Web with a pig looking at a spider's web that says "fuck ICE" with the spider hanging off the bottom]
I was afraid that ICE and DHS would come gunning for Charlotte. And now they have.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
Church members flee as federal agents arrive at east Charlotte place of worship
Witnesses say one man was detained while doing yard work while his wife and child were inside.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I was afraid that ICE and DHS would come gunning for Charlotte. And now they have.
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...