Kathy Oren
@kathy-oren.bsky.social
I’d rather be outside. Hiker, mountain biker, music lover, grandma. Indiana resident. Resisting fascism, standing up to save democracy.
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Yesterday, President Trump said of RFK: “I like the fact that he's different."
Yes. RFK is *different.*
He’s the first HHS secretary to actively endanger children by undermining what doctors & scientists around the world know to be true:
Vaccines have saved millions of lives.
Yes. RFK is *different.*
He’s the first HHS secretary to actively endanger children by undermining what doctors & scientists around the world know to be true:
Vaccines have saved millions of lives.
September 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Yesterday, President Trump said of RFK: “I like the fact that he's different."
Yes. RFK is *different.*
He’s the first HHS secretary to actively endanger children by undermining what doctors & scientists around the world know to be true:
Vaccines have saved millions of lives.
Yes. RFK is *different.*
He’s the first HHS secretary to actively endanger children by undermining what doctors & scientists around the world know to be true:
Vaccines have saved millions of lives.
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Trump doesn't want to record history and data on the devastating effects of climate change that he has extraordinarily heightened.
This will touch every state. And will no doubt make us less safe.
This will touch every state. And will no doubt make us less safe.
Climate and weather disasters cost $182,700,000,000 just last year alone.
And now, the Trump admin announced it will no longer update NOAA's disaster tracking database.
It's gone. Right as we enter hurricane season.
Good luck America.
And now, the Trump admin announced it will no longer update NOAA's disaster tracking database.
It's gone. Right as we enter hurricane season.
Good luck America.
May 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Trump doesn't want to record history and data on the devastating effects of climate change that he has extraordinarily heightened.
This will touch every state. And will no doubt make us less safe.
This will touch every state. And will no doubt make us less safe.
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I am often critical of legacy media, but we all owe a debt of gratitude to the 60 Minutes team, Bill Owens and now Wendy McMahon for standing up for what is right while CBS's owner prepares for total surrender and capitulation. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/b...
Head of CBS News Is Forced Out Amid Tensions With Trump
www.nytimes.com
May 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I am often critical of legacy media, but we all owe a debt of gratitude to the 60 Minutes team, Bill Owens and now Wendy McMahon for standing up for what is right while CBS's owner prepares for total surrender and capitulation. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/b...
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Just a reminder for any member of Congress who seems to have forgotten...
May 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Just a reminder for any member of Congress who seems to have forgotten...
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The plan is to break the parks, claim they must be privatized, take them from the American people and give them to their friends.
Update: the Trump administration has proposed cutting the National Park System by $900 million, about one third of its budget.
Please read/share if you love your national parks!
New from @pamherd.bsky.social & me: A DOGEr is now running the National Park Service.
They were already short of employees to manage record crowds. DOGE has cut 13% and wants to cut 30%.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/trump-vs-a...
New from @pamherd.bsky.social & me: A DOGEr is now running the National Park Service.
They were already short of employees to manage record crowds. DOGE has cut 13% and wants to cut 30%.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/trump-vs-a...
May 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The plan is to break the parks, claim they must be privatized, take them from the American people and give them to their friends.
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"'Newark airport cannot handle the number of planes that are scheduled to operate there in the weeks and months ahead', Kirby said in a message posted on United’s website." It is also reported that United accounts for 75% of the traffic at Newark (EWR). The costs of the Trump presidency keep rising.
WSJ: After tech to manage air traffic failed several times in recent days, 20% of the FAA controllers at Newark Airport walked out.
Now, United has canceled 35 daily RT flights from Newark. FAA staffing at Newark is too low to handle the planes scheduled, United's CEO said. Gift link!
Now, United has canceled 35 daily RT flights from Newark. FAA staffing at Newark is too low to handle the planes scheduled, United's CEO said. Gift link!
United Airlines Cancels Newark Flights After FAA Staff Walks Out
United has been urging the government to limit the number of flights to what an airport can realistically manage based on staffing, CEO Scott Kirby said.
www.wsj.com
May 3, 2025 at 12:43 AM
"'Newark airport cannot handle the number of planes that are scheduled to operate there in the weeks and months ahead', Kirby said in a message posted on United’s website." It is also reported that United accounts for 75% of the traffic at Newark (EWR). The costs of the Trump presidency keep rising.
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It’d be cool if the ppl who kicked & screamed about the phony Biden bribery story (where the FBI informant went to prison for lying) at least pretended to care about Trump blatantly selling access.
(cc: @MarshaBlackburn @SenatorHagerty @RepTimBurchett)
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(cc: @MarshaBlackburn @SenatorHagerty @RepTimBurchett)
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April 27, 2025 at 4:03 AM
It’d be cool if the ppl who kicked & screamed about the phony Biden bribery story (where the FBI informant went to prison for lying) at least pretended to care about Trump blatantly selling access.
(cc: @MarshaBlackburn @SenatorHagerty @RepTimBurchett)
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(cc: @MarshaBlackburn @SenatorHagerty @RepTimBurchett)
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If they were arresting judges in another country with an authoritarian-inclined (even if democratically elected) government, we'd be alarmed.
We in the U.S. should be alarmed.
We in the U.S. should be alarmed.
April 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
If they were arresting judges in another country with an authoritarian-inclined (even if democratically elected) government, we'd be alarmed.
We in the U.S. should be alarmed.
We in the U.S. should be alarmed.
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Donald Trump is auctioning off presidential face time to the biggest investors in his personal crypto coin scheme and using the White House for personal profit. Despicable. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-c...
Trump's meme coin, which had fizzled in value, surges after offer of dinner with the president
President Trump's meme coin had lost 88% of its value. But an offer of dinner with the president helped boost its price on Wednesday.
www.cbsnews.com
April 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Donald Trump is auctioning off presidential face time to the biggest investors in his personal crypto coin scheme and using the White House for personal profit. Despicable. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-c...
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Every American should be deeply troubled by this massive escalation, and @democrats-judiciary.house.gov are standing strong for judicial independence. This is an unmistakable descent further into authoritarian chaos.
Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested by FBI in Immigration Dispute
Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on suspicion that she “intentionally misdirected federal agents away from” an immigrant being pursued by the authorities, the F.B.I. director said.
www.nytimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Every American should be deeply troubled by this massive escalation, and @democrats-judiciary.house.gov are standing strong for judicial independence. This is an unmistakable descent further into authoritarian chaos.
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#MedicaidCutsKill
Medicaid pays for 60% of long-term care in this country.
Over 40% of births.
Nearly 40% of child healthcare.
Cutting Medicaid for billionaire tax breaks is just cruel.
Medicaid Cuts Kill!
Medicaid pays for 60% of long-term care in this country.
Over 40% of births.
Nearly 40% of child healthcare.
Cutting Medicaid for billionaire tax breaks is just cruel.
Medicaid Cuts Kill!
April 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
#MedicaidCutsKill
Medicaid pays for 60% of long-term care in this country.
Over 40% of births.
Nearly 40% of child healthcare.
Cutting Medicaid for billionaire tax breaks is just cruel.
Medicaid Cuts Kill!
Medicaid pays for 60% of long-term care in this country.
Over 40% of births.
Nearly 40% of child healthcare.
Cutting Medicaid for billionaire tax breaks is just cruel.
Medicaid Cuts Kill!
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Is it wrong that I laughed at this? We are living in a hall of mirrors.
April 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Is it wrong that I laughed at this? We are living in a hall of mirrors.
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"At least five children and three adults with cholera died as they went in search of treatment in South Sudan after aid cuts by the Trump administration shuttered local health clinics"
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/w...
Children Seeking Cholera Care Die After U.S. Cuts Aid, Charity Says
The victims died on a grueling three-hour walk in scorching heat as they tried to reach the nearest remaining health facility, officials of Save the Children said.
www.nytimes.com
April 12, 2025 at 10:29 AM
"At least five children and three adults with cholera died as they went in search of treatment in South Sudan after aid cuts by the Trump administration shuttered local health clinics"
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/w...
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Donald Trump was recorded in the Oval Office happily bragging about how much money his billionaire buddies made off of his shady tariff scheme. (Insider trading amuses and delights this group.)
“He made $2.5 million today, and he made $900 million! That’s not bad,” Trump said, pointing to…
“He made $2.5 million today, and he made $900 million! That’s not bad,” Trump said, pointing to…
April 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Donald Trump was recorded in the Oval Office happily bragging about how much money his billionaire buddies made off of his shady tariff scheme. (Insider trading amuses and delights this group.)
“He made $2.5 million today, and he made $900 million! That’s not bad,” Trump said, pointing to…
“He made $2.5 million today, and he made $900 million! That’s not bad,” Trump said, pointing to…
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In any other administration, the president would already be huddled with advisors trying to stave off collapse
April 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
In any other administration, the president would already be huddled with advisors trying to stave off collapse
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Another day wasted when university presidents & chancellors could have been in front of microphones. The total lack of loud public collective action condemning this & explaining to Americans why this is a complete disaster is utterly maddening.
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April 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Another day wasted when university presidents & chancellors could have been in front of microphones. The total lack of loud public collective action condemning this & explaining to Americans why this is a complete disaster is utterly maddening.
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States’ rights was once a bedrock of the Republican Party. But in an autocracy there are no states’ rights.
April 9, 2025 at 1:22 AM
States’ rights was once a bedrock of the Republican Party. But in an autocracy there are no states’ rights.
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If due process is denied for anyone, it can be denied for you too. If anyone can be snatched off the streets, detained, and deported without due process, it can happen to you too.
We demand due process is upheld for every single person.
We demand due process is upheld for every single person.
April 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If due process is denied for anyone, it can be denied for you too. If anyone can be snatched off the streets, detained, and deported without due process, it can happen to you too.
We demand due process is upheld for every single person.
We demand due process is upheld for every single person.
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Fareed is right. Corruption is the point.
www.cnn.com/2025/04/04/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/04/04/p...
Fareed Zakaria reacts to Trump’s ‘fundamentally un-American’ economy | CNN Politics
CNN’s Fareed Zakaria says President Donald Trump’s tariffs opens the doors for unprecedented opportunities for corruption from companies seeking favor in Washington DC.
www.cnn.com
April 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Fareed is right. Corruption is the point.
www.cnn.com/2025/04/04/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/04/04/p...
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“The United States has benefited immensely from being a welcoming destination” for tourists, writes @juliettekayyem.bsky.social. Donald Trump’s foreign policy has endangered that reputation, and the revenue that comes with it:
Foreign Tourists Are Taking Trump at His Word
Deliberately insulting other countries is bad for the U.S. economy.
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April 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
“The United States has benefited immensely from being a welcoming destination” for tourists, writes @juliettekayyem.bsky.social. Donald Trump’s foreign policy has endangered that reputation, and the revenue that comes with it:
Great turnout in small town Columbus, Indiana for the Hands Off our Democracy march! So uplifting to be with hundreds of people who care about our community and the future of our country. We can do this. We won’t fall for the Trump/Musk lies. We are smarter than that #handsoff2025 #handsoff
April 6, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Great turnout in small town Columbus, Indiana for the Hands Off our Democracy march! So uplifting to be with hundreds of people who care about our community and the future of our country. We can do this. We won’t fall for the Trump/Musk lies. We are smarter than that #handsoff2025 #handsoff
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President Trump said in an interview with NBC News that he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raised prices as a result of auto tariffs that are set to go into effect next week because it could result in people buying American-made cars. Follow live updates.
Trump Says He ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ if Automakers Raise Prices After Tariffs: Live Updates
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March 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
President Trump said in an interview with NBC News that he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raised prices as a result of auto tariffs that are set to go into effect next week because it could result in people buying American-made cars. Follow live updates.
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What RFK has done just this week to NOT support vaccines:
-fired FDA's top vaccine scientist
-buried CDC's measles forecast
-shut down agency that runs the NATIONAL VACCINE PROGRAM (OIDP)
-Hired anti-vaxxer to probe phony autism/vax links
-Made Texas kids sick with his vitamin A measles 'cure'
-fired FDA's top vaccine scientist
-buried CDC's measles forecast
-shut down agency that runs the NATIONAL VACCINE PROGRAM (OIDP)
-Hired anti-vaxxer to probe phony autism/vax links
-Made Texas kids sick with his vitamin A measles 'cure'
Lankford blatantly lies on CNN: "RFK Jr has been clear he supports vaccines ... the president has been very clear on his support of vaccines."
March 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
What RFK has done just this week to NOT support vaccines:
-fired FDA's top vaccine scientist
-buried CDC's measles forecast
-shut down agency that runs the NATIONAL VACCINE PROGRAM (OIDP)
-Hired anti-vaxxer to probe phony autism/vax links
-Made Texas kids sick with his vitamin A measles 'cure'
-fired FDA's top vaccine scientist
-buried CDC's measles forecast
-shut down agency that runs the NATIONAL VACCINE PROGRAM (OIDP)
-Hired anti-vaxxer to probe phony autism/vax links
-Made Texas kids sick with his vitamin A measles 'cure'
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Indiana Rep Spartz (R): “You violated the law, you are not entitled to due process.”
Dangerously ignorant. 🇺🇸
Dangerously ignorant. 🇺🇸
March 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Indiana Rep Spartz (R): “You violated the law, you are not entitled to due process.”
Dangerously ignorant. 🇺🇸
Dangerously ignorant. 🇺🇸
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“Every single day, I think the chances are growing that we will not have a free and fair election in 2026.” In a new interview, the Connecticut senator Chris Murphy talks about Donald Trump, the Democrats’ “broken brand,” and the fate of the nation.
We Are Sleepwalking Into Autocracy
Senator Chris Murphy, of Connecticut, describes how free and fair elections might end in America as soon as 2026.
www.newyorker.com
March 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
“Every single day, I think the chances are growing that we will not have a free and fair election in 2026.” In a new interview, the Connecticut senator Chris Murphy talks about Donald Trump, the Democrats’ “broken brand,” and the fate of the nation.