LizD
@lizd922.bsky.social
Blue dot in red state, with UK roots
#PostcardsToVoters writer
Don’t do DMs, BS, or cults.
#PostcardsToVoters writer
Don’t do DMs, BS, or cults.
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I heard from Wisconsinites, and they told me we had to make real investments in child care in this budget.
I'm proud our final budget includes over $360 million to support child care statewide, a third of which will provide direct payments to providers.
www.wjfw.com/news/local/g...
I'm proud our final budget includes over $360 million to support child care statewide, a third of which will provide direct payments to providers.
www.wjfw.com/news/local/g...
Governor Tony Evers comes to Wausau for community roundtable discussion on child care
The meeting was about the end of Evers Child Care program
www.wjfw.com
July 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
I heard from Wisconsinites, and they told me we had to make real investments in child care in this budget.
I'm proud our final budget includes over $360 million to support child care statewide, a third of which will provide direct payments to providers.
www.wjfw.com/news/local/g...
I'm proud our final budget includes over $360 million to support child care statewide, a third of which will provide direct payments to providers.
www.wjfw.com/news/local/g...
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. @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com with some shade for CNN during his monologue tonight
June 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
. @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com with some shade for CNN during his monologue tonight
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A Texas sheriff used 83,000+ license plate reader cameras to track a woman “suspected of having an abortion.” The reason listed in the record: “had an abortion, search for female.”
She Got an Abortion. So A Texas Cop Used 83,000 Cameras to Track Her Down.
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Lawmakers who support reproductive rights must recognize that abortion access and mass surveillance are incompatible. The systems built to track stolen ca...
www.eff.org
June 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
A Texas sheriff used 83,000+ license plate reader cameras to track a woman “suspected of having an abortion.” The reason listed in the record: “had an abortion, search for female.”
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"If what you're doing is legitimate and lawful, why do you need to cover your face?”
June 1, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"If what you're doing is legitimate and lawful, why do you need to cover your face?”
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Capitol Police chief blasts Jan 6 conspiracy theories:
“My folks were here on Jan. 6.. They were assaulted.. Many of them were injured. They know exactly what happened on Jan. 6. For somebody to make up some story that, 'Oh, it wasn't that bad’..it is just not true”
www.cbsnews.com/news/capitol...
“My folks were here on Jan. 6.. They were assaulted.. Many of them were injured. They know exactly what happened on Jan. 6. For somebody to make up some story that, 'Oh, it wasn't that bad’..it is just not true”
www.cbsnews.com/news/capitol...
Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger retires Friday, after rebuilding department in wake of Capitol riot
Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger, who's led the department since the Capitol riot, spoke with CBS News before his retirement.
www.cbsnews.com
May 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Capitol Police chief blasts Jan 6 conspiracy theories:
“My folks were here on Jan. 6.. They were assaulted.. Many of them were injured. They know exactly what happened on Jan. 6. For somebody to make up some story that, 'Oh, it wasn't that bad’..it is just not true”
www.cbsnews.com/news/capitol...
“My folks were here on Jan. 6.. They were assaulted.. Many of them were injured. They know exactly what happened on Jan. 6. For somebody to make up some story that, 'Oh, it wasn't that bad’..it is just not true”
www.cbsnews.com/news/capitol...
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Heroin soaked brain worm guy is trying to kill us all. By taking away vaccines from a large segment of the population, he risks everyone else with disease or death.
I’m so fed up with this administration & anti-vax conspiracy nut bars. ⬇️
#ProudBlue #OneV1
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
I’m so fed up with this administration & anti-vax conspiracy nut bars. ⬇️
#ProudBlue #OneV1
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
RFK Jr. ditches COVID vaccine recommendation for children, pregnant women
RFK Jr. said the COVID-19 vaccine would not be included in the CDC’s recommended immunization schedule for healthy children and pregnant women.
www.usatoday.com
May 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Heroin soaked brain worm guy is trying to kill us all. By taking away vaccines from a large segment of the population, he risks everyone else with disease or death.
I’m so fed up with this administration & anti-vax conspiracy nut bars. ⬇️
#ProudBlue #OneV1
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
I’m so fed up with this administration & anti-vax conspiracy nut bars. ⬇️
#ProudBlue #OneV1
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that he could bar government scientists from publishing in the world’s leading medical journals, instead proposing the creation of “in-house” publications by his agency.
RFK Jr. says he may bar scientists from publishing in top medical journals
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took aim at reputed journals such as the Lancet and said the agency will create “in-house” publications instead.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 28, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that he could bar government scientists from publishing in the world’s leading medical journals, instead proposing the creation of “in-house” publications by his agency.
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The same people who say Adriana Smith should stay hooked up to machines so a fetus can gestate inside her dead body for 7 months because “it’s a sacrifice a mother would make” can’t fathom a mother crossing the border with her children in hopes of providing a better life for them.
May 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The same people who say Adriana Smith should stay hooked up to machines so a fetus can gestate inside her dead body for 7 months because “it’s a sacrifice a mother would make” can’t fathom a mother crossing the border with her children in hopes of providing a better life for them.
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UPDATE: Investigators have identified Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, as the primary person of interest in the explosion that injured four others.
FBI says person of interest in Calif. fertility clinic bombing likely died in the blast
Investigators have identified Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, as the primary person of interest in the explosion that injured four others.
www.npr.org
May 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
UPDATE: Investigators have identified Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, as the primary person of interest in the explosion that injured four others.
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Deportation for honking his horn at an undercover ICE officer
May 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Deportation for honking his horn at an undercover ICE officer
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That is in fact what this administration has done.
May 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
That is in fact what this administration has done.
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Apparently Trump’s 4th threat in 3 months to impose additional sanctions on Russia if they don’t agree to a ceasefire is now off because Putin doesn’t want to do that. 4 threats, 4 Putin rejections, 4 Trump does nothing.
May 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Apparently Trump’s 4th threat in 3 months to impose additional sanctions on Russia if they don’t agree to a ceasefire is now off because Putin doesn’t want to do that. 4 threats, 4 Putin rejections, 4 Trump does nothing.
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It’s especially galling that AG Pam Bondi personally wrote the memo approving the gift of the Qatari airplane. Her last job was as a lobbyist for Qatar! efile.fara.gov/docs/6415-Ex...
May 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
It’s especially galling that AG Pam Bondi personally wrote the memo approving the gift of the Qatari airplane. Her last job was as a lobbyist for Qatar! efile.fara.gov/docs/6415-Ex...
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When you watch these heartbreaking videos showing the cruel and thuggish behavior of ICE agents, remember that these people are not being FORCED to commit these acts — they do so willingly. They could quit their jobs at any time. They could say “enough!”
ICE agents CHOOSE to do what they do.
ICE agents CHOOSE to do what they do.
May 11, 2025 at 2:55 AM
When you watch these heartbreaking videos showing the cruel and thuggish behavior of ICE agents, remember that these people are not being FORCED to commit these acts — they do so willingly. They could quit their jobs at any time. They could say “enough!”
ICE agents CHOOSE to do what they do.
ICE agents CHOOSE to do what they do.
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WHy is the STARLINK grift being forced down countries throats for Tariff relief not a bigger fucking story. CAUSE YOU KNOW the second a country signs up with STARLINK TRuMP gets a cut. You do know that?
May 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
WHy is the STARLINK grift being forced down countries throats for Tariff relief not a bigger fucking story. CAUSE YOU KNOW the second a country signs up with STARLINK TRuMP gets a cut. You do know that?
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What has the Roberts Court done for you?
✔Gutted voting rights
✔Overturned Roe v Wade
✔Undermined Federal agencies
✔Weakened worker protections
✔Protected Trump from his crimes
✔Gave billionaires - like Elon-power to meddle in our elections
✔Gutted voting rights
✔Overturned Roe v Wade
✔Undermined Federal agencies
✔Weakened worker protections
✔Protected Trump from his crimes
✔Gave billionaires - like Elon-power to meddle in our elections
May 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
What has the Roberts Court done for you?
✔Gutted voting rights
✔Overturned Roe v Wade
✔Undermined Federal agencies
✔Weakened worker protections
✔Protected Trump from his crimes
✔Gave billionaires - like Elon-power to meddle in our elections
✔Gutted voting rights
✔Overturned Roe v Wade
✔Undermined Federal agencies
✔Weakened worker protections
✔Protected Trump from his crimes
✔Gave billionaires - like Elon-power to meddle in our elections
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Rep. Menendez: "They had over 20 armed ICE HSI officers, they were heavily armed, their faces were covered, and they wearing no identification. So this is who they chose to have come engage with the mayor of Newark and 3 elected members of the House of Representatives."
May 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Rep. Menendez: "They had over 20 armed ICE HSI officers, they were heavily armed, their faces were covered, and they wearing no identification. So this is who they chose to have come engage with the mayor of Newark and 3 elected members of the House of Representatives."
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🇺🇸 “Rolling Stone reached out to all 53 GOP senators after the president said he didn't know whether he needs to honor the nation's founding document. None replied.”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
May 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🇺🇸 “Rolling Stone reached out to all 53 GOP senators after the president said he didn't know whether he needs to honor the nation's founding document. None replied.”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Bribery in plain sight.
May 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Bribery in plain sight.
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Few foods are more American than apple pie, but the truth is, some of America’s favorite apple products aren’t home-grown.
Take apple juice. Much of what Americans drink comes from China, and may become a surprising casualty of President Trump’s trade war.
Take apple juice. Much of what Americans drink comes from China, and may become a surprising casualty of President Trump’s trade war.
Trump’s Tariffs Are Threatening America’s Apple Juice Supply Chain
Most of the apple juice Americans drink is imported, with a large share coming from China. Experts say families should expect to start paying higher prices for the beloved beverage.
wrd.cm
May 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Few foods are more American than apple pie, but the truth is, some of America’s favorite apple products aren’t home-grown.
Take apple juice. Much of what Americans drink comes from China, and may become a surprising casualty of President Trump’s trade war.
Take apple juice. Much of what Americans drink comes from China, and may become a surprising casualty of President Trump’s trade war.
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I just wrote about Justice Sotomayor's forceful call to action for lawyers. Hoping Democracy Docket can get it out to members tomorrow. Sign-up now! hubs.ly/Q03jcjqV0
May 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I just wrote about Justice Sotomayor's forceful call to action for lawyers. Hoping Democracy Docket can get it out to members tomorrow. Sign-up now! hubs.ly/Q03jcjqV0
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Remember when the George Floyd protests were ignited by “umbrella man” a white supremacist breaking windows to stir racial tension encouraging people to steal …
This has an ominous feeling. We know they want martial law. We know they want to shut down elections.
This has an ominous feeling. We know they want martial law. We know they want to shut down elections.
“The notion that I or any of my colleagues ‘body slammed’ armed federal officers is absurd. DHS is lying because they know their agents were out of line.”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
May 11, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Remember when the George Floyd protests were ignited by “umbrella man” a white supremacist breaking windows to stir racial tension encouraging people to steal …
This has an ominous feeling. We know they want martial law. We know they want to shut down elections.
This has an ominous feeling. We know they want martial law. We know they want to shut down elections.