Karen Martin
@karenmartin.bsky.social
Former newspaper editor; forever LSU.
Reposted by Karen Martin
Reposted by Karen Martin
Breaking news: The White House has removed two top security officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development, the world’s largest provider of food assistance, after they refused to let representatives of Elon Musk access restricted spaces.
USAID security officials on leave after refusing access to Musk allies
Billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk has been denigrating USAID, which is the world’s largest provider of food assistance.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Breaking news: The White House has removed two top security officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development, the world’s largest provider of food assistance, after they refused to let representatives of Elon Musk access restricted spaces.
Reposted by Karen Martin
So even Murdoch isn’t happy?
Even the Wall Street Journal takes off the gloves:
"The Dumbest Trade War in History
Trump will impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for no good reason."
Any European PM would be forced to resign after such a stupidity.
www.wsj.com/opinion/dona...
"The Dumbest Trade War in History
Trump will impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for no good reason."
Any European PM would be forced to resign after such a stupidity.
www.wsj.com/opinion/dona...
Opinion | The Dumbest Trade War in History
Trump will impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for no good reason.
www.wsj.com
February 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
So even Murdoch isn’t happy?
Reposted by Karen Martin
BREAKING: Donald Trump Jr. FAKED event in Greenland, bribing people with free dinners if they would wear MAGA hats and pretend to be Trump supporters
One participant was sleeping under a bridge before he was coaxed into the photo op
With the Trumps, EVERYTHING IS A CON
One participant was sleeping under a bridge before he was coaxed into the photo op
With the Trumps, EVERYTHING IS A CON
January 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
BREAKING: Donald Trump Jr. FAKED event in Greenland, bribing people with free dinners if they would wear MAGA hats and pretend to be Trump supporters
One participant was sleeping under a bridge before he was coaxed into the photo op
With the Trumps, EVERYTHING IS A CON
One participant was sleeping under a bridge before he was coaxed into the photo op
With the Trumps, EVERYTHING IS A CON
Reposted by Karen Martin
US military leaders are rattled by a list of “woke” senior officers that a conservative group urged Hegseth to dismiss for promoting diversity. The list “includes 20 general officers or senior admirals and a disproportionate number of female officers.”
apnews.com/article/hegs...
apnews.com/article/hegs...
Military leaders are rattled by a list of 'woke' officers that a group urges Hegseth to fire
Military leaders are rattled by a list of “woke” senior officers that a conservative group is urging Pete Hegseth to dismiss for promoting diversity in the ranks if he is confirmed to lead the Pentago...
apnews.com
December 9, 2024 at 12:25 AM
US military leaders are rattled by a list of “woke” senior officers that a conservative group urged Hegseth to dismiss for promoting diversity. The list “includes 20 general officers or senior admirals and a disproportionate number of female officers.”
apnews.com/article/hegs...
apnews.com/article/hegs...
Reposted by Karen Martin
As Trump promises to immediately pardon January 6th prisoners on Day One — saying they’re “living in hell” — keep in mind that virtually all of those doing serious time behind bars assaulted a police officer.
December 8, 2024 at 3:02 PM
As Trump promises to immediately pardon January 6th prisoners on Day One — saying they’re “living in hell” — keep in mind that virtually all of those doing serious time behind bars assaulted a police officer.
Reposted by Karen Martin
Reposted by Karen Martin
I guess he’s done with that whole “drain the swamp” thing.
Trump assembling US cabinet of billionaires worth combined $340bn
President-elect tapping mega-rich backers for positions that will give them power to cut spending on public services
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2024 at 1:22 AM
I guess he’s done with that whole “drain the swamp” thing.
Reposted by Karen Martin
This is an oligarchy.
The founders never intended people to have this much power… EVER
Stop the oligarchy
The founders never intended people to have this much power… EVER
Stop the oligarchy
December 7, 2024 at 2:08 AM
This is an oligarchy.
The founders never intended people to have this much power… EVER
Stop the oligarchy
The founders never intended people to have this much power… EVER
Stop the oligarchy
Reposted by Karen Martin
Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican enablers in Congress have a diabolical obsession with terminating the Affordable Care Act — ripping away coverage for 140 million Americans with pre-existing medical conditions and kicking young adults off family plans.
We will stop them AGAIN!
We will stop them AGAIN!
November 28, 2024 at 3:22 AM
Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican enablers in Congress have a diabolical obsession with terminating the Affordable Care Act — ripping away coverage for 140 million Americans with pre-existing medical conditions and kicking young adults off family plans.
We will stop them AGAIN!
We will stop them AGAIN!
Reposted by Karen Martin
Bringing my pinned Tweet along with me as I migrate here because this still matters & because we cannot normalize what Trump intends to do to DOJ. Justice should never be a political tool for presidents & their pals.
November 28, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Bringing my pinned Tweet along with me as I migrate here because this still matters & because we cannot normalize what Trump intends to do to DOJ. Justice should never be a political tool for presidents & their pals.
Reposted by Karen Martin
How about you?
November 27, 2024 at 7:47 PM
How about you?
Reposted by Karen Martin
Reposted by Karen Martin
Guns are the leading cause of death in America.
November 28, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Guns are the leading cause of death in America.
Reposted by Karen Martin
Reposted by Karen Martin
Until abortion is legal in every state, lets require men to get a mandatory vasectomy until they are proven emotionally mature, financially responsible and ready to be a father.
Wait, what do you mean regulations on men's bodies make you uncomfortable?
Wait, what do you mean regulations on men's bodies make you uncomfortable?
November 27, 2024 at 3:18 AM
Until abortion is legal in every state, lets require men to get a mandatory vasectomy until they are proven emotionally mature, financially responsible and ready to be a father.
Wait, what do you mean regulations on men's bodies make you uncomfortable?
Wait, what do you mean regulations on men's bodies make you uncomfortable?
Reposted by Karen Martin
Reposted by Karen Martin
I hope it goes down as more than footnote to history that the most substantive accountability any higher-up in Trump World received for their roles in trying to subvert the 2020 election was imposed by two Black women ...
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
Rudy Giuliani Melts Down In Court
The judge warned that Giuliani, himself now disbarred in New York and D.C., would face sanction for any further outbursts.
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 27, 2024 at 3:12 PM
I hope it goes down as more than footnote to history that the most substantive accountability any higher-up in Trump World received for their roles in trying to subvert the 2020 election was imposed by two Black women ...
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
Reposted by Karen Martin
Anybody ready for this?
November 27, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Anybody ready for this?
Reposted by Karen Martin
Three races left to call. Democrats lead in two and could certainly win the third. But if everything stays as is, the “RECORD WIN” Trump says he just scored will in fact leave him able to lose only the following number of GOP votes on any bill: 2.
Not 20.
2.
Doesn’t seem like a mandate, does it?
Not 20.
2.
Doesn’t seem like a mandate, does it?
November 27, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Three races left to call. Democrats lead in two and could certainly win the third. But if everything stays as is, the “RECORD WIN” Trump says he just scored will in fact leave him able to lose only the following number of GOP votes on any bill: 2.
Not 20.
2.
Doesn’t seem like a mandate, does it?
Not 20.
2.
Doesn’t seem like a mandate, does it?
Reposted by Karen Martin
I think the wrong questions r being asked about the proposed tariffs. The real question Is how little will he accept from Mexico , Canada and China in order to be able to say the threat of tariffs worked ?
November 27, 2024 at 3:41 AM
I think the wrong questions r being asked about the proposed tariffs. The real question Is how little will he accept from Mexico , Canada and China in order to be able to say the threat of tariffs worked ?
Reposted by Karen Martin
Who knew he’s not as popular as he thinks he is? 🙋🏻♀️
#NoLandslide
#NoMandate
nymag.com/intelligence...
#NoLandslide
#NoMandate
nymag.com/intelligence...
Trump Has Lost His Popular-Vote Majority
Let’s be clear about the limited nature of what he calls an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” from voters.
nymag.com
November 27, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Who knew he’s not as popular as he thinks he is? 🙋🏻♀️
#NoLandslide
#NoMandate
nymag.com/intelligence...
#NoLandslide
#NoMandate
nymag.com/intelligence...
Reposted by Karen Martin
Reposted by Karen Martin
Bibles in the classroom, monitors in the bathroom, and sexual predators in the cabinet. How exactly does this make America great again?
November 25, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Bibles in the classroom, monitors in the bathroom, and sexual predators in the cabinet. How exactly does this make America great again?
Reposted by Karen Martin
🔥Our messaging MUST be on point with Social Security. Social Security is NOT just for Seniors, it's also for people like me with disabilities & people who are Survivors and receiving the Social Security Benefits.
Do you know who was a recipient of Survivor Benefits? Senator Lindsey Graham's sister!
Do you know who was a recipient of Survivor Benefits? Senator Lindsey Graham's sister!
November 24, 2024 at 8:17 PM
🔥Our messaging MUST be on point with Social Security. Social Security is NOT just for Seniors, it's also for people like me with disabilities & people who are Survivors and receiving the Social Security Benefits.
Do you know who was a recipient of Survivor Benefits? Senator Lindsey Graham's sister!
Do you know who was a recipient of Survivor Benefits? Senator Lindsey Graham's sister!