Kira Russo
@kiraartemis7.bsky.social
Mom/Ph.D. Political Science, specializing in water and environmental diplomacy/Artist
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Kira Russo
@kiraartemis7.bsky.social
· Jun 15
This is a map of U.S. District 2 AZ. Approx. 59,000 square miles. Now, you would THINK that it’s a geographical possibility that Eli Crane the U.S. Representative for this area would live here.
But he doesn’t. He lives outside the district. This IS legal in AZ.
But he doesn’t. He lives outside the district. This IS legal in AZ.
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That’s why we’ll be working to unseat both Republicans as well as corporate Democrats who have kowtowed to the Trump agenda and replace them with Working Families Party champions who will fight to lower the cost of living and guarantee health care for every family.
November 10, 2025 at 4:06 AM
That’s why we’ll be working to unseat both Republicans as well as corporate Democrats who have kowtowed to the Trump agenda and replace them with Working Families Party champions who will fight to lower the cost of living and guarantee health care for every family.
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Trump threw another lavish party as his DOJ asked the Supreme Court to stop it from being forced to pay food stamps for 40 million Americans.
Yes, this is *different* from last week’s Gatsby party. www.thedailybeast.com/trump-hosts-...
Yes, this is *different* from last week’s Gatsby party. www.thedailybeast.com/trump-hosts-...
Trump Throws Decadent Opera and Truffles Rager at Mar-a-Lago
The president’s ragers show no sign of slowing down even amid the government shutdown.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Trump threw another lavish party as his DOJ asked the Supreme Court to stop it from being forced to pay food stamps for 40 million Americans.
Yes, this is *different* from last week’s Gatsby party. www.thedailybeast.com/trump-hosts-...
Yes, this is *different* from last week’s Gatsby party. www.thedailybeast.com/trump-hosts-...
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Thank you, Governor Katie Hobbs, for stepping up to make sure Arizonans in need — especially children — don’t go hungry! ❤️
Swift action and compassion in leadership matter. This is what putting people first looks like. 💙
#BlueCrew #ProudBlue #Resist #ResistTrump #SNAP
Swift action and compassion in leadership matter. This is what putting people first looks like. 💙
#BlueCrew #ProudBlue #Resist #ResistTrump #SNAP
November 9, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Thank you, Governor Katie Hobbs, for stepping up to make sure Arizonans in need — especially children — don’t go hungry! ❤️
Swift action and compassion in leadership matter. This is what putting people first looks like. 💙
#BlueCrew #ProudBlue #Resist #ResistTrump #SNAP
Swift action and compassion in leadership matter. This is what putting people first looks like. 💙
#BlueCrew #ProudBlue #Resist #ResistTrump #SNAP
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Senate Dems, do not cave. Ensuring healthcare premiums don’t surge is an 80-20 issue. They want to gut the ACA because their disdain for Obama far outweighs their concern for anyone’s health.
November 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Senate Dems, do not cave. Ensuring healthcare premiums don’t surge is an 80-20 issue. They want to gut the ACA because their disdain for Obama far outweighs their concern for anyone’s health.
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Hundreds of Arizonans showed up for their AZ neighbors being denied their right to representation! Incredible video telling Mike Johnson to swear in Adelita Grijalva ✊
#AZProtests #SeatGrijalva #SwearHerIn #HumanBanner
#AZProtests #SeatGrijalva #SwearHerIn #HumanBanner
📢 231 DAYS: How long CD7 has been without a voice.
🗳️ 37 DAYS: How long Rep. Grijalva has been elected.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. Seat Grijalva NOW.
#SwearHerIn #SeatGrijalva #ReleaseTheFiles #AZIndivisibles
@adelitaforcongress.bsky.social
🗳️ 37 DAYS: How long Rep. Grijalva has been elected.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. Seat Grijalva NOW.
#SwearHerIn #SeatGrijalva #ReleaseTheFiles #AZIndivisibles
@adelitaforcongress.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Hundreds of Arizonans showed up for their AZ neighbors being denied their right to representation! Incredible video telling Mike Johnson to swear in Adelita Grijalva ✊
#AZProtests #SeatGrijalva #SwearHerIn #HumanBanner
#AZProtests #SeatGrijalva #SwearHerIn #HumanBanner
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I've wanted to see more of this for a long time. And I'd love to know if there is any longitudinal data that could tell us whether the public has become less informed over the years.
I’ve been thinking a lot about a new kind of polling I’d like to see. We have polling that measures public opinion, which is obviously important, but I’d love to see a little more empirical work on public knowledge: what do voters know about politics and policy?
October 30, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I've wanted to see more of this for a long time. And I'd love to know if there is any longitudinal data that could tell us whether the public has become less informed over the years.
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My gut sense here is that Rs didn't think this would become an issue, then got pot committed to a terrible precedent just so they won't admit they were wrong.
Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva has now been waiting 36 days to be sworn in to office — setting a new record that any member of Congress has had to wait following a special election.
October 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
My gut sense here is that Rs didn't think this would become an issue, then got pot committed to a terrible precedent just so they won't admit they were wrong.
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Every $1 invested in SNAP generates $1.80 in economic activity.
It’s not about the money, Trump just wants Americans to go hungry.
It’s not about the money, Trump just wants Americans to go hungry.
October 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Every $1 invested in SNAP generates $1.80 in economic activity.
It’s not about the money, Trump just wants Americans to go hungry.
It’s not about the money, Trump just wants Americans to go hungry.
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2nd in line to the presidency, yet consistently has no idea what’s happening in the country
Q: Just last week a minister was shot directly in the face with a pepper round by a DHS agent that left his face bloodied. Are you concerned that this is a religious freedom issue?
MIKE JOHNSON: I can't comment on any of those instances. I haven't seen or heard any of those videos
MIKE JOHNSON: I can't comment on any of those instances. I haven't seen or heard any of those videos
October 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
2nd in line to the presidency, yet consistently has no idea what’s happening in the country
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"There is enough money to bail out Argentina with $40 billion. There is enough to purchase a brand-new aircraft for $173 million for the Homeland Security secretary. There is enough money to renovate the White House ballroom. But there’s not enough money for you." - Sen. Brian Schatz
October 25, 2025 at 5:21 AM
"There is enough money to bail out Argentina with $40 billion. There is enough to purchase a brand-new aircraft for $173 million for the Homeland Security secretary. There is enough money to renovate the White House ballroom. But there’s not enough money for you." - Sen. Brian Schatz
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
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a live look at the demolition of the White House's East Wing for Trump's ballroom
October 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
a live look at the demolition of the White House's East Wing for Trump's ballroom
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This is pretty good.
If the National Guard is really in D.C. to protect federal
property, they should probably have been at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. two days ago
property, they should probably have been at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. two days ago
October 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This is pretty good.
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Arizona AG Kris Mayes is suing to force Congress to seat Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, saying Southern Arizona has gone a month without representation
Arizona Attorney General sues to force swearing in of US Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva - AZ Luminaria
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a lawsuit that seeks to get Democrat Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the state’s newest member of Congress after U.S. House Speaker Mike Johns...
azluminaria.org
October 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Arizona AG Kris Mayes is suing to force Congress to seat Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, saying Southern Arizona has gone a month without representation
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YES!!! Arizona isn’t playing.
Mike Johnson thinks he can hold democracy hostage, but Adelita Grijalva is done waiting for permission to get to work for her constituents.
Also: RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
Mike Johnson thinks he can hold democracy hostage, but Adelita Grijalva is done waiting for permission to get to work for her constituents.
Also: RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
October 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
YES!!! Arizona isn’t playing.
Mike Johnson thinks he can hold democracy hostage, but Adelita Grijalva is done waiting for permission to get to work for her constituents.
Also: RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
Mike Johnson thinks he can hold democracy hostage, but Adelita Grijalva is done waiting for permission to get to work for her constituents.
Also: RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
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Swear her in you cowards.
October 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Swear her in you cowards.
Flagstaff, AZ representing the resistance!
October 18, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Flagstaff, AZ representing the resistance!
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Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 74 out of the last 86 days.
They have worked 12 days in 3 months.
Epstein Shutdown.
They have worked 12 days in 3 months.
Epstein Shutdown.
October 17, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 74 out of the last 86 days.
They have worked 12 days in 3 months.
Epstein Shutdown.
They have worked 12 days in 3 months.
Epstein Shutdown.
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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
Know your First Amendment
Know your First Amendment
October 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
Know your First Amendment
Know your First Amendment