Kate Shelor
@kateshelor.bsky.social
Hypnotherapist, Podcaster, and I make “spicy” content, too. Check out The Dirty Secrets Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. @KateShelor on Insta for all links ✌🏻
Happy May The Fourth!
May 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Happy May The Fourth!
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Breaking News: The Trump administration threatened to withhold funding from public schools unless DEI programs it deemed unlawful were eliminated.
Trump Administration Threatens to Withhold Funds From Public Schools
State education officials will be required to verify that they have eliminated all programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion that the administration deems unlawful, according to a new memo...
www.nytimes.com
April 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Breaking News: The Trump administration threatened to withhold funding from public schools unless DEI programs it deemed unlawful were eliminated.
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In an interview with NBC News’s Kristen Welker, Trump suggested that multiple plans have begun to circulate for him to run for a third term.
He pointed to unspecified polling as an indicator of his popularity and claimed he had the “highest poll numbers of any Republican for the last 100 years.”
He pointed to unspecified polling as an indicator of his popularity and claimed he had the “highest poll numbers of any Republican for the last 100 years.”
Trump suggests ‘methods’ exist for bid for unconstitutional third term
President Donald Trump again raised the idea of running for a third term in office, an unconstitutional idea that would run afoul of the 22nd Amendment.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 31, 2025 at 1:10 PM
In an interview with NBC News’s Kristen Welker, Trump suggested that multiple plans have begun to circulate for him to run for a third term.
He pointed to unspecified polling as an indicator of his popularity and claimed he had the “highest poll numbers of any Republican for the last 100 years.”
He pointed to unspecified polling as an indicator of his popularity and claimed he had the “highest poll numbers of any Republican for the last 100 years.”
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A Los Angeles sex worker called 911 to report being held in a motel room against her will. When the LAPD showed up, one of the officers shot her.
Linda Becerra Moran died on February 27 after nearly three weeks on life support. On Sunday, the LAPD released video of her being shot.
Linda Becerra Moran died on February 27 after nearly three weeks on life support. On Sunday, the LAPD released video of her being shot.
A sex worker called 911 in distress. Cops came to her hotel room and shot her.
Linda Becerra Moran died on February 27 after nearly three weeks on life support. On Sunday, the LAPD released video of her being shot.
reason.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
A Los Angeles sex worker called 911 to report being held in a motel room against her will. When the LAPD showed up, one of the officers shot her.
Linda Becerra Moran died on February 27 after nearly three weeks on life support. On Sunday, the LAPD released video of her being shot.
Linda Becerra Moran died on February 27 after nearly three weeks on life support. On Sunday, the LAPD released video of her being shot.
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As measles spreads in West Texas, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoted cod liver oil and the antibiotic clarithromycin — but did not urge vaccination, despite experts warning the measles vaccine is the best protection. #medsky www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/h...
As Measles Spreads, Kennedy Embraces Remedies Like Cod Liver Oil (Gift Article)
In an interview, the H.H.S. secretary claimed that unconventional treatments were helping patients but did not mention vaccination.
www.nytimes.com
March 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
As measles spreads in West Texas, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoted cod liver oil and the antibiotic clarithromycin — but did not urge vaccination, despite experts warning the measles vaccine is the best protection. #medsky www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/h...
🚨 Banned words in research?! Brace yourself.🧵
1/ Words related to activism & advocacy are on the chopping block:
• activism
• activists
• advocacy
• advocate
• advocates
Because research can’t acknowledge people fighting for change? 🤔
1/ Words related to activism & advocacy are on the chopping block:
• activism
• activists
• advocacy
• advocate
• advocates
Because research can’t acknowledge people fighting for change? 🤔
March 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
🚨 Banned words in research?! Brace yourself.🧵
1/ Words related to activism & advocacy are on the chopping block:
• activism
• activists
• advocacy
• advocate
• advocates
Because research can’t acknowledge people fighting for change? 🤔
1/ Words related to activism & advocacy are on the chopping block:
• activism
• activists
• advocacy
• advocate
• advocates
Because research can’t acknowledge people fighting for change? 🤔
We are in the dumbest era
A controversial bill to prohibit the introduction of fluoride into public drinking water systems in Utah passed the Senate and is destined to become a new law if Gov. Spencer Cox signs it.
Utah lawmakers vote to say farewell to fluoridated drinking water
A controversial bill to prohibit the introduction of fluoride into public drinking water systems in Utah passed the Senate Friday and is destined to become a new law if Gov. Spencer Cox signs it.
www.ksl.com
February 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We are in the dumbest era
We are going backwards at a scary pace
Conservatives push to overturn same-sex marriage: "Just a matter of when"
Conservatives push to overturn same-sex marriage: "Just a matter of when"
www.newsweek.com
February 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We are going backwards at a scary pace
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The National Institutes of Health had to stop considering new grant applications, delaying funding for research into diseases ranging from heart disease and cancer to Alzheimer's and allergies.
NIH funding freeze stalls applications on $1.5 billion in medical research funds
The National Institutes of Health had to stop considering new grant applications, delaying funding for research into diseases ranging from heart disease and cancer to Alzheimer's and allergies.
www.npr.org
February 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The National Institutes of Health had to stop considering new grant applications, delaying funding for research into diseases ranging from heart disease and cancer to Alzheimer's and allergies.
Asked Chat 🚨 What’s REALLY behind Trump’s mass firings? It’s not just about “cutting costs”—it looks like a strategic move to weaken FEMA, health orgs, aid groups, and medical research. But why? 🧵
February 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Asked Chat 🚨 What’s REALLY behind Trump’s mass firings? It’s not just about “cutting costs”—it looks like a strategic move to weaken FEMA, health orgs, aid groups, and medical research. But why? 🧵
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Per @phildstewart.bsky.social:
“U.S. negotiators pressing Kyiv for access to Ukraine's critical minerals have raised the possibility of cutting the country's access to Elon Musk's vital Starlink satellite internet system, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.”
“U.S. negotiators pressing Kyiv for access to Ukraine's critical minerals have raised the possibility of cutting the country's access to Elon Musk's vital Starlink satellite internet system, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.”
February 22, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Per @phildstewart.bsky.social:
“U.S. negotiators pressing Kyiv for access to Ukraine's critical minerals have raised the possibility of cutting the country's access to Elon Musk's vital Starlink satellite internet system, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.”
“U.S. negotiators pressing Kyiv for access to Ukraine's critical minerals have raised the possibility of cutting the country's access to Elon Musk's vital Starlink satellite internet system, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.”
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Idiocracy was a documentary
February 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Idiocracy was a documentary
I was just counting to one, people 🙄
February 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I was just counting to one, people 🙄
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OSHA has ordered the digital and physical destruction of 18 publications on workplace safety practices, according to an internal February 7 email obtained by Popular Information.
The purge appears to be part of the Trump administration's effort to terminate any activities associated with DEIA.
The purge appears to be part of the Trump administration's effort to terminate any activities associated with DEIA.
In botched DEI purge, OSHA trashes workplace safety guidelines
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered the digital and physical destruction of 18 publications on workplace safety practices, according to an internal February 7 email ob...
popular.info
February 17, 2025 at 11:34 PM
OSHA has ordered the digital and physical destruction of 18 publications on workplace safety practices, according to an internal February 7 email obtained by Popular Information.
The purge appears to be part of the Trump administration's effort to terminate any activities associated with DEIA.
The purge appears to be part of the Trump administration's effort to terminate any activities associated with DEIA.
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Here's our story:
Nazi flags can fly in Utah schools, but not pride flags, GOP lawmaker says
A new bill would allow for Nazi and Confederate flags to be displayed in Utah schools and government buildings, but pride flags would be banned.
www.sltrib.com
February 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Here's our story:
A story about a little girl learning to love her freckles. So dangerous!
“I am truly saddened and never thought I would see this in a country where freedom of speech and expression is a constitutional right," the actor said.
Julianne Moore 'Shocked' To Learn Her Children's Book Has Been 'Banned By Trump Administration'
“I am truly saddened and never thought I would see this in a country where freedom of speech and expression is a constitutional right," the actor said.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
February 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A story about a little girl learning to love her freckles. So dangerous!
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ZELENSKYY: The risk that Russia will occupy Europe is 100 percent
WELKER: If the US pulls out of NATO, Russia will occupy Europe?
ZELENSKYY: Yes
WELKER: If the US pulls out of NATO, Russia will occupy Europe?
ZELENSKYY: Yes
February 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
ZELENSKYY: The risk that Russia will occupy Europe is 100 percent
WELKER: If the US pulls out of NATO, Russia will occupy Europe?
ZELENSKYY: Yes
WELKER: If the US pulls out of NATO, Russia will occupy Europe?
ZELENSKYY: Yes
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This cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social is getting banned on Twitter. Because of course it is.
February 17, 2025 at 12:26 AM
This cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social is getting banned on Twitter. Because of course it is.
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CDC cuts expected to devastate Epidemic Intelligence Service, a ‘crown jewel’ of public health
EIS officers investigate disease outbreaks and health threats in the U.S. and abroad www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
EIS officers investigate disease outbreaks and health threats in the U.S. and abroad www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
CDC cuts expected to devastate Epidemic Intelligence Service, a ‘crown jewel’ of public health
Members of the CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service were warned Friday that many of them were about to be fired
www.statnews.com
February 16, 2025 at 11:59 AM
CDC cuts expected to devastate Epidemic Intelligence Service, a ‘crown jewel’ of public health
EIS officers investigate disease outbreaks and health threats in the U.S. and abroad www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
EIS officers investigate disease outbreaks and health threats in the U.S. and abroad www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
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“So Elon Musk killed this program for disabled kids (illegally) because it included the word ‘transition.’ It helps them to transition from high school to work.”
H/T @palafo.bsky.social, who posted the above on another platform.
H/T @palafo.bsky.social, who posted the above on another platform.
February 17, 2025 at 4:18 AM
“So Elon Musk killed this program for disabled kids (illegally) because it included the word ‘transition.’ It helps them to transition from high school to work.”
H/T @palafo.bsky.social, who posted the above on another platform.
H/T @palafo.bsky.social, who posted the above on another platform.
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February 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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I had to look this up in the hopes that it wasn't what it seemed but I must report back to say that it is indeed as it seems.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Utah bill would ban Pride flags in public schools but allow Nazi flags for educational use
According to the Utah bill, only approved flags would be allowed on government property: state, federal, military, Native American and schools.
www.usatoday.com
February 17, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I had to look this up in the hopes that it wasn't what it seemed but I must report back to say that it is indeed as it seems.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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This is where we are now: An elementary school at Fort Campbell has removed all books from its library that so much as *allude* to slavery or the civil rights movement.
The wholesale erasure of history in real time.
The wholesale erasure of history in real time.
Books mentioning slavery, civil rights removed from shelves at Fort Campbell schools - ClarksvilleNow.com
At an elementary school at Fort Campbell, home of the 101st Airborne Division, librarians are hard at work scrubbing the shelves for books that contain references to slavery, the civil rights movement...
clarksvillenow.com
February 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This is where we are now: An elementary school at Fort Campbell has removed all books from its library that so much as *allude* to slavery or the civil rights movement.
The wholesale erasure of history in real time.
The wholesale erasure of history in real time.
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Tim Kaine on Fox News Sunday: Why isn't Trump getting the Republican leaders down in the White House and saying, 'here's what we're gonna do'? He's making all these cuts without Congress because he doesn't even think the Republican leadership will go along with him
February 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Tim Kaine on Fox News Sunday: Why isn't Trump getting the Republican leaders down in the White House and saying, 'here's what we're gonna do'? He's making all these cuts without Congress because he doesn't even think the Republican leadership will go along with him
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The Trump administration fired 20 immigration judges from already-backlogged courts without explanation, a union official said Saturday.
Justice Department fires 20 immigration judges from backlogged courts amid major government cuts
A union official says the Trump administration has fired 20 immigration judges without explanation amid sweeping moves to shrink the size of the federal government.
apnews.com
February 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The Trump administration fired 20 immigration judges from already-backlogged courts without explanation, a union official said Saturday.