Kristen Page-Kirby
@kpagekirby.bsky.social
Former redhead, former journalist. I own two stupid dogs and live in Maryland. I watch too much TV and stay up too late.
I volunteer teaching ESL to an Afghan man who was shot three times while working with US special forces to defeat the Taliban. He has at least 5 years and thousands of dollars before he can try for citizenship.
Anyone got $5 million they can gift him?
Anyone got $5 million they can gift him?
President Trump has proposed a new visa program that could lead to permanent residency for those willing to pay a fee of about $5 million. The program could mirror the “golden visas” that have existed for years elsewhere. Here’s what to know.
Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Plan Has Echoes of Europe’s ‘Golden Visas’
Foreigners have been able to invest to obtain citizenship in some countries on the continent for years, but governments are increasingly changing course.
www.nytimes.com
February 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I volunteer teaching ESL to an Afghan man who was shot three times while working with US special forces to defeat the Taliban. He has at least 5 years and thousands of dollars before he can try for citizenship.
Anyone got $5 million they can gift him?
Anyone got $5 million they can gift him?
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This vote was to start the process of the cuts. It WILL come back for a final vote.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
@aoc.bsky.social
Please explain what just happened. Is there no way to stop this w the reconciliation to be used by GOP to get around the filibuster? Are we sunk?
Please explain what just happened. Is there no way to stop this w the reconciliation to be used by GOP to get around the filibuster? Are we sunk?
February 26, 2025 at 3:09 AM
This vote was to start the process of the cuts. It WILL come back for a final vote.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
I will always respect the performances from the audience members in the Unity Concert of Parks and Rec during “Bye, Bye Lil’ Sebastian.”
February 24, 2025 at 4:28 AM
I will always respect the performances from the audience members in the Unity Concert of Parks and Rec during “Bye, Bye Lil’ Sebastian.”
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chat is it good for a dictionary to be mad at you
February 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
chat is it good for a dictionary to be mad at you
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Ex NFL player @chriswarcraft.bsky.social protesting the inclusion of a MAGA acronym in the Huntington Beach library plaque at last night’s council meeting. He was arrested and cited.
February 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Ex NFL player @chriswarcraft.bsky.social protesting the inclusion of a MAGA acronym in the Huntington Beach library plaque at last night’s council meeting. He was arrested and cited.
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DOGE recommended firing workers at:
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
February 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
DOGE recommended firing workers at:
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
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As a character study, Spongebob doesn't get enough credit. He's kind, empathetic, and a consummate team player.
He's the opposite of self-absorbed.
He's the opposite of self-absorbed.
February 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
As a character study, Spongebob doesn't get enough credit. He's kind, empathetic, and a consummate team player.
He's the opposite of self-absorbed.
He's the opposite of self-absorbed.
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I’m flying at the end of this week. I don’t like flying in the best of times. This … ain’t great.
Trump has begun firing several hundred FAA employees.
Guess who is visiting the FAA command center today to "suggest improvements"?
Elon Musk, of course.
The billionaire grift continues.
https://apnews.com/article/doge-faa-air-traffic-firings-safety-67981aec33b6ee72cbad8dcee31f3437
Guess who is visiting the FAA command center today to "suggest improvements"?
Elon Musk, of course.
The billionaire grift continues.
https://apnews.com/article/doge-faa-air-traffic-firings-safety-67981aec33b6ee72cbad8dcee31f3437
Trump begins firings of FAA air traffic control staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a fatal mid-air collision in Washington.
apnews.com
February 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I’m flying at the end of this week. I don’t like flying in the best of times. This … ain’t great.
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Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.
February 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.
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Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
February 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
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One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
February 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM
One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
I’ll give up when @governorwalz.mn.gov gives up, and not a day before.
February 12, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I’ll give up when @governorwalz.mn.gov gives up, and not a day before.
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Your Daily Affirmation:
I am calm, but not silent. I am cautious, but ready to move.
I respect your passion, your pain, and your persistence.
I am tolerant, kind, and empathetic, but I will not be fucked with. I am not afraid.
I am calm, but not silent. I am cautious, but ready to move.
I respect your passion, your pain, and your persistence.
I am tolerant, kind, and empathetic, but I will not be fucked with. I am not afraid.
February 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Your Daily Affirmation:
I am calm, but not silent. I am cautious, but ready to move.
I respect your passion, your pain, and your persistence.
I am tolerant, kind, and empathetic, but I will not be fucked with. I am not afraid.
I am calm, but not silent. I am cautious, but ready to move.
I respect your passion, your pain, and your persistence.
I am tolerant, kind, and empathetic, but I will not be fucked with. I am not afraid.
The Brittany/English sprinter spaniel mix in the house is cheering for Freddie at Westminster.
February 12, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The Brittany/English sprinter spaniel mix in the house is cheering for Freddie at Westminster.
I AGAIN protest the clear anti-Brittany bias at the Westminster Dog Show. Look at this majestic breed.
February 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I AGAIN protest the clear anti-Brittany bias at the Westminster Dog Show. Look at this majestic breed.
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Your Daily Affirmation:
It ain't over. It ain't over. It ain't over. While every note of hope buoys my spirit, and every revelation of truth heartens my resolve, I rise up, aware that it ain't over, and nothing worthwhile is achieved without perseverance.
RESIST FASCISM
It ain't over. It ain't over. It ain't over. While every note of hope buoys my spirit, and every revelation of truth heartens my resolve, I rise up, aware that it ain't over, and nothing worthwhile is achieved without perseverance.
RESIST FASCISM
February 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Your Daily Affirmation:
It ain't over. It ain't over. It ain't over. While every note of hope buoys my spirit, and every revelation of truth heartens my resolve, I rise up, aware that it ain't over, and nothing worthwhile is achieved without perseverance.
RESIST FASCISM
It ain't over. It ain't over. It ain't over. While every note of hope buoys my spirit, and every revelation of truth heartens my resolve, I rise up, aware that it ain't over, and nothing worthwhile is achieved without perseverance.
RESIST FASCISM
OK, I just learned more about Krypto and apparently he has ALL the powers of #Superman but isn’t necessarily smarter than an Earth dog?! So we have a normal dog flying around with LASER EYES?! That seems like poor planning.
February 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
OK, I just learned more about Krypto and apparently he has ALL the powers of #Superman but isn’t necessarily smarter than an Earth dog?! So we have a normal dog flying around with LASER EYES?! That seems like poor planning.
I very clearly remember the first #puppybowl. My roommate and I turned it on as a joke … cut to us, 90 minutes later, still watching it. I remember the addition of the kitty halftime show. I LOVE #puppybowl.
February 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I very clearly remember the first #puppybowl. My roommate and I turned it on as a joke … cut to us, 90 minutes later, still watching it. I remember the addition of the kitty halftime show. I LOVE #puppybowl.
St. Denis Medical is eventually going to come out of nowhere and punch me in the face emotionally, isn’t it? I know the signs. I’ve been here before.
February 8, 2025 at 3:34 AM
St. Denis Medical is eventually going to come out of nowhere and punch me in the face emotionally, isn’t it? I know the signs. I’ve been here before.
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Well, it's that time on Friday afternoons when we decide how we're going to screw over Monday Kristen!
January 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Well, it's that time on Friday afternoons when we decide how we're going to screw over Monday Kristen!
My dad was born and raised in Wichita and I spent time there (broiling) nearly every summer of my youth, as well as some far beyond. I've returned a few times in the past few years to visit my uncle. It feels a little like home, and it breaks my heart that my hometowns are linked this way.
January 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
My dad was born and raised in Wichita and I spent time there (broiling) nearly every summer of my youth, as well as some far beyond. I've returned a few times in the past few years to visit my uncle. It feels a little like home, and it breaks my heart that my hometowns are linked this way.
Due to the feds returning to office and a bunch of weird circumstances, my 3x/week commute now involves going to one Metro stop on two days and a different one on the third. I will now take bets on how long it will take me to head home to the wrong station.
January 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Due to the feds returning to office and a bunch of weird circumstances, my 3x/week commute now involves going to one Metro stop on two days and a different one on the third. I will now take bets on how long it will take me to head home to the wrong station.