Karen Coburn-Johnson
@lokimotok.bsky.social
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“To protect democracy, we all must stay engaged day in and day out. We can’t just show up right before an election and tune out afterward,” @marcelias.bsky.social writes.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/we-h...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/we-h...
We Have More Power Than Trump Wants Us To Believe — Here's What You Can Do
From Marc | Here is a list of what each of us can do to stand up for democracy and defend our elections.
www.democracydocket.com
May 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“To protect democracy, we all must stay engaged day in and day out. We can’t just show up right before an election and tune out afterward,” @marcelias.bsky.social writes.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/we-h...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/we-h...
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Sen. Booker’s speech was a substantive and moral account of this moment. He did not read the phone book. He did not babble.
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.
What will you do?
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.
What will you do?
April 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Sen. Booker’s speech was a substantive and moral account of this moment. He did not read the phone book. He did not babble.
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.
What will you do?
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.
What will you do?
And he’s still going!
BREAKING: As Cory Booker goes on to his 23rd hour straight, his livestream on TikTok has been “liked” over 175 million times. Yes 175 MILLION!
April 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
And he’s still going!
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MeidasTouch Network keeps growing! We are excited to launch Meidas Health, led by Dr. @vinguptamd.bsky.social, to keep you updated on health risks caused by the Trump regime. Our first episode is available now on the MeidasTouch Podcast.
Introducing Meidas Health with Dr. Vin Gupta, Episode 1
Podcast Episode · The MeidasTouch Podcast · 03/30/2025 · 22m
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March 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
MeidasTouch Network keeps growing! We are excited to launch Meidas Health, led by Dr. @vinguptamd.bsky.social, to keep you updated on health risks caused by the Trump regime. Our first episode is available now on the MeidasTouch Podcast.
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You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
youtu.be
March 31, 2025 at 11:06 PM
You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
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I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:
Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker
YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker
youtube.com
March 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:
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Just got my measles vaccine!
I got my first before 1968, so it turns out I needed a new one.
The measles outbreak is ongoing, be careful out there!
I got my first before 1968, so it turns out I needed a new one.
The measles outbreak is ongoing, be careful out there!
March 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Just got my measles vaccine!
I got my first before 1968, so it turns out I needed a new one.
The measles outbreak is ongoing, be careful out there!
I got my first before 1968, so it turns out I needed a new one.
The measles outbreak is ongoing, be careful out there!
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Please welcome PRESIDENT @barackobama.bsky.social to BlueSky,,, working in my Flaverification,,,
the president of the united states stands at a podium
Alt: the president of the united states stands at a podium
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March 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Please welcome PRESIDENT @barackobama.bsky.social to BlueSky,,, working in my Flaverification,,,
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"dei medal" you might as well just put "n*gger medal" because that's what they mean to say
This is blood-boiling. Charles Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam after being wounded three times leading the defense of a position.
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
March 16, 2025 at 4:09 AM
"dei medal" you might as well just put "n*gger medal" because that's what they mean to say
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Hey look — DOGE found dead people on social security and cut off their benefits… one problem: THEY ARE ALIVE. 😕
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
March 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Hey look — DOGE found dead people on social security and cut off their benefits… one problem: THEY ARE ALIVE. 😕
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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We all need good news and this is amazingly good news. Science is such a gift.
March 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We all need good news and this is amazingly good news. Science is such a gift.
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❤️ WISCONSIN: “I’d like to apologize. My eyes were opened. I’ve learned a very lot about this group of people.”
Larry came to testify against the anti-trans youth health care bill, but had an epiphany and changed his mind.
Context: www.pride.com/politics/ant...
Larry came to testify against the anti-trans youth health care bill, but had an epiphany and changed his mind.
Context: www.pride.com/politics/ant...
March 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
❤️ WISCONSIN: “I’d like to apologize. My eyes were opened. I’ve learned a very lot about this group of people.”
Larry came to testify against the anti-trans youth health care bill, but had an epiphany and changed his mind.
Context: www.pride.com/politics/ant...
Larry came to testify against the anti-trans youth health care bill, but had an epiphany and changed his mind.
Context: www.pride.com/politics/ant...
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Help us spread the word! Screenshot and pass this information on to people in your networks who may be interested in participating.
March 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Help us spread the word! Screenshot and pass this information on to people in your networks who may be interested in participating.
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Our LGBTQ+ community needs to feel loved and supported. As the first Kentucky governor to attend the state fairness rally, I am proud to keep showing up and standing with my fellow Kentuckians.
Hate has no place in our commonwealth or country. Let's keep showing love.
Hate has no place in our commonwealth or country. Let's keep showing love.
March 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Our LGBTQ+ community needs to feel loved and supported. As the first Kentucky governor to attend the state fairness rally, I am proud to keep showing up and standing with my fellow Kentuckians.
Hate has no place in our commonwealth or country. Let's keep showing love.
Hate has no place in our commonwealth or country. Let's keep showing love.
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They want to keep it quiet, so you know what to do.
Trump: Gutting National Parks—And Hiding the Evidence
National parks hit 331M visits, but Trump officials don’t want you to know. A leaked memo bans the Park Service from promoting the numbers—while firing rangers, closing visitor centers, and cutting safety.
This won’t go well—we love our parks.
National parks hit 331M visits, but Trump officials don’t want you to know. A leaked memo bans the Park Service from promoting the numbers—while firing rangers, closing visitor centers, and cutting safety.
This won’t go well—we love our parks.
March 9, 2025 at 12:21 AM
They want to keep it quiet, so you know what to do.
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Late tonight, I will deliver a response to President Trump's Congressional Address.
NO to Oligarchy. NO to Authoritarianism. YES to Democracy and an economy that works for all.
I hope you'll join us.
NO to Oligarchy. NO to Authoritarianism. YES to Democracy and an economy that works for all.
I hope you'll join us.
March 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Late tonight, I will deliver a response to President Trump's Congressional Address.
NO to Oligarchy. NO to Authoritarianism. YES to Democracy and an economy that works for all.
I hope you'll join us.
NO to Oligarchy. NO to Authoritarianism. YES to Democracy and an economy that works for all.
I hope you'll join us.
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It's #ReadAcrossAmericaWeek and Britainy and I are sharing some of our favorite stories. Hopefully this week will spark a love for reading in all of Kentucky's kids. youtu.be/tKJq0qYkpgI?...
Governor Andy Beshear Reads "The Story of Ferdinand" | Read Across America Week 2025
YouTube video by Governor Andy Beshear
youtu.be
March 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It's #ReadAcrossAmericaWeek and Britainy and I are sharing some of our favorite stories. Hopefully this week will spark a love for reading in all of Kentucky's kids. youtu.be/tKJq0qYkpgI?...
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Reposted by Karen Coburn-Johnson
Rep. Rich McCormick defends the potential impacts of the White House's federal aid freeze on school lunch programs by suggesting that some children should be working instead of receiving free lunch.
Republican congressman suggests some children receiving free school lunches should work at McDonald’s instead
Rep. Rich McCormick said that the freeze on federal funding would allow the government to do a top-down review of programs including free school lunches.
www.nbcnews.com
January 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Rep. Rich McCormick defends the potential impacts of the White House's federal aid freeze on school lunch programs by suggesting that some children should be working instead of receiving free lunch.
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Thank you Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.
Bishop Urges Trump To 'Have Mercy' In Powerful Plea During Inauguration Prayer Service
Love this ❤️ And his reaction!
www.comicsands.com
January 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Thank you Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.
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From fellow @freedom.press
I wrote a column in the Tennessean about a surprising link between Austin Tice, the longest-held U.S. journalist hostage in modern history, and superstar Taylor Swift.
Yes, there is one.
Yes, there is one.
Taylor Swift, help us find Austin Tice, missing U.S. journalist. He's a Swiftie. | Opinion
Austin Tice, an American journalist, was abducted in Syria in 2012 and has been missing since. The fall of the Assad regime is a chance to find him.
www.tennessean.com
January 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
From fellow @freedom.press