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@mkolanda.bsky.social
History buff. Let’s not repeat history. Avocations: Writing poetry, photography, creative crafts. Empathy is not weakness. Spiritual seeker. Getting angrier by the day with institutions failing Americans by not standing up to tyranny.
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No lawmaker in Congress should be able to buy, own, and sell individual stocks. Period. Let's make Congressional stock trading illegal.
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
No lawmaker in Congress should be able to buy, own, and sell individual stocks. Period. Let's make Congressional stock trading illegal.
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The Oversight Committee's subpoena of the Epstein files requires the DOJ to turn over documents—regardless of any federal investigations.
Even if Pam Bondi tries to slow down the bill passed by Congress, she CAN'T do the same on our subpoena.
Release the files, NOW.
Even if Pam Bondi tries to slow down the bill passed by Congress, she CAN'T do the same on our subpoena.
Release the files, NOW.
November 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The Oversight Committee's subpoena of the Epstein files requires the DOJ to turn over documents—regardless of any federal investigations.
Even if Pam Bondi tries to slow down the bill passed by Congress, she CAN'T do the same on our subpoena.
Release the files, NOW.
Even if Pam Bondi tries to slow down the bill passed by Congress, she CAN'T do the same on our subpoena.
Release the files, NOW.
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Great to see ways we can help good people!!! We stand by you!
After business dropped 70% when Border Patrol news hit Charlotte, Charlotteans stepped up over the weekend to support Lempira Restaurant.
"The community is coming in. They're buying and they're taking care of us," says restaurant manager Francisco Valle.
"The community is coming in. They're buying and they're taking care of us," says restaurant manager Francisco Valle.
‘The community is coming in.’ Local support helps Lempira on Central carry on
Fresh pineapple juice and smiles all around.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Great to see ways we can help good people!!! We stand by you!
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The rich will get richer, and we're all going to get poorer. It's a big club, and we ain't in it.
Members of Congress are getting rich trading stocks and flouting the current, toothless regulations.
Everyone Wants to Ban Congressional Stock Trades, but Some Supporters Worry Mike Johnson Is Stalling
Members of Congress are getting rich trading stocks and flouting the current, toothless regulations. Will Mike Johnson stall a ban?
interc.pt
November 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The rich will get richer, and we're all going to get poorer. It's a big club, and we ain't in it.
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“Halligan told USD Judge Michael Nachmanoff the grand jury never saw the final indictment that was handed down in September that charged Comey with one count of making a false statement to Congress and one count of obstructing a congressional proceeding.”
“Halligan told USD Judge Michael Nachmanoff the grand jury never saw the final indictment that was handed down in September that charged Comey with one count of making a false statement to Congress and one count of obstructing a congressional proceeding.”
'Should Be Immediately Disbarred': Trump-Picked Prosecutor's Blunder in Comey Case Leaves Experts Stunned | Common Dreams
Legal experts and reporters shocked as Trump-appointed US Attorney Lindsey Halligan admits Comey indictment not voted on by grand jury.
www.commondreams.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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“Halligan told USD Judge Michael Nachmanoff the grand jury never saw the final indictment that was handed down in September that charged Comey with one count of making a false statement to Congress and one count of obstructing a congressional proceeding.”
“Halligan told USD Judge Michael Nachmanoff the grand jury never saw the final indictment that was handed down in September that charged Comey with one count of making a false statement to Congress and one count of obstructing a congressional proceeding.”
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Let taxpayers subsidize corporations.
“This year McDonald’s raked in $1.5 billion in profits, up 5 percent from last year. Meanwhile, taxpayers shelled out $1.2 billion in public assistance for McDonald’s employees who don’t make enough to feed their families.”
Let taxpayers subsidize corporations.
“This year McDonald’s raked in $1.5 billion in profits, up 5 percent from last year. Meanwhile, taxpayers shelled out $1.2 billion in public assistance for McDonald’s employees who don’t make enough to feed their families.”
Trump Tells McDonald’s Franchise Owners To Keep Wages Low And Fight Minimum Wage Increases During An Event On Affordability
During a wide-ranging, often meandering speech at the McDonald’s Impact Summit, President Donald Trump told franchise owners they would have to fight efforts
offthefrontpage.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Let taxpayers subsidize corporations.
“This year McDonald’s raked in $1.5 billion in profits, up 5 percent from last year. Meanwhile, taxpayers shelled out $1.2 billion in public assistance for McDonald’s employees who don’t make enough to feed their families.”
Let taxpayers subsidize corporations.
“This year McDonald’s raked in $1.5 billion in profits, up 5 percent from last year. Meanwhile, taxpayers shelled out $1.2 billion in public assistance for McDonald’s employees who don’t make enough to feed their families.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
“Representative María Elvira Salazar said that Trump looked "picturesque," as he scolded the journalist, and also remarked that “no one is perfect.”
Defending the indefensible! Absurd.
“Representative María Elvira Salazar said that Trump looked "picturesque," as he scolded the journalist, and also remarked that “no one is perfect.”
Defending the indefensible! Absurd.
Congresswoman defends Trump calling female reporter ‘Piggy’: ‘No one is perfect’
Salazar said that ‘no one is perfect’ while defending Trump, whom she also described as being ‘picturesque’
www.independent.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
“Representative María Elvira Salazar said that Trump looked "picturesque," as he scolded the journalist, and also remarked that “no one is perfect.”
Defending the indefensible! Absurd.
“Representative María Elvira Salazar said that Trump looked "picturesque," as he scolded the journalist, and also remarked that “no one is perfect.”
Defending the indefensible! Absurd.
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“Unanimous consent” = no roll call vote, so not one Senator has directly put his/her name on the record as having voted for the legislation.
Nice trick, there, Thune. We’ll see how this plays in next year’s election campaigns.
Nice trick, there, Thune. We’ll see how this plays in next year’s election campaigns.
November 19, 2025 at 4:28 AM
“Unanimous consent” = no roll call vote, so not one Senator has directly put his/her name on the record as having voted for the legislation.
Nice trick, there, Thune. We’ll see how this plays in next year’s election campaigns.
Nice trick, there, Thune. We’ll see how this plays in next year’s election campaigns.
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That hand is not the color of yours, but if I prick it, the blood will flow, and I shall feel pain. The blood is of the same color as yours. God made me, and I am a Man.”
– Standing Bear, Ponca chief and Native American activist.
– Standing Bear, Ponca chief and Native American activist.
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
That hand is not the color of yours, but if I prick it, the blood will flow, and I shall feel pain. The blood is of the same color as yours. God made me, and I am a Man.”
– Standing Bear, Ponca chief and Native American activist.
– Standing Bear, Ponca chief and Native American activist.
Tell me and I’ll forget.
Show me, and I may not remember.
Involve me, and I’ll understand.
Native American Proverb
Show me, and I may not remember.
Involve me, and I’ll understand.
Native American Proverb
November 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Tell me and I’ll forget.
Show me, and I may not remember.
Involve me, and I’ll understand.
Native American Proverb
Show me, and I may not remember.
Involve me, and I’ll understand.
Native American Proverb
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“🍊💩 entered unfolding battle within the QQP, as the right wing struggles to deal with the rising influence of antisemitism and unvarnished bigotry against racial minorities and women.”
Did they not read the exposed text messages of their next generation “leaders”?
“🍊💩 entered unfolding battle within the QQP, as the right wing struggles to deal with the rising influence of antisemitism and unvarnished bigotry against racial minorities and women.”
Did they not read the exposed text messages of their next generation “leaders”?
The Unfolding Battle Within The Republican Party
The conservative uproar over Tucker Carlson hosting the racist antisemite Nick Fuentes comes long after Donald Trump took down any boundaries restraining the far-right.
www.huffpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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“🍊💩 entered unfolding battle within the QQP, as the right wing struggles to deal with the rising influence of antisemitism and unvarnished bigotry against racial minorities and women.”
Did they not read the exposed text messages of their next generation “leaders”?
“🍊💩 entered unfolding battle within the QQP, as the right wing struggles to deal with the rising influence of antisemitism and unvarnished bigotry against racial minorities and women.”
Did they not read the exposed text messages of their next generation “leaders”?
www.cnn.com/2025/11/13/p...
“House Speaker Mike Johnson decided to quickly schedule a House vote on an effort to force the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein case files once the calculation was made that it couldn’t be stopped.”
Even more suspicious that files have been politically scrubbed.
“House Speaker Mike Johnson decided to quickly schedule a House vote on an effort to force the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein case files once the calculation was made that it couldn’t be stopped.”
Even more suspicious that files have been politically scrubbed.
Johnson shifts strategy on Epstein files vote – as GOP leaders brace for mass defections | CNN Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson decided to quickly schedule a House vote on an effort to force the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein case files once the calculation was made that it couldn’t be stopped...
www.cnn.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
www.cnn.com/2025/11/13/p...
“House Speaker Mike Johnson decided to quickly schedule a House vote on an effort to force the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein case files once the calculation was made that it couldn’t be stopped.”
Even more suspicious that files have been politically scrubbed.
“House Speaker Mike Johnson decided to quickly schedule a House vote on an effort to force the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein case files once the calculation was made that it couldn’t be stopped.”
Even more suspicious that files have been politically scrubbed.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/p...
“The record points to a disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps, missteps that led an FBI agent and a prosecutor to potentially undermine the integrity of the grand jury proceeding,”Judge Fitzpatrick wrote in an opinion released Monday.”
Shocked. Not.
“The record points to a disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps, missteps that led an FBI agent and a prosecutor to potentially undermine the integrity of the grand jury proceeding,”Judge Fitzpatrick wrote in an opinion released Monday.”
Shocked. Not.
Judge says James Comey indictment may be tainted by ‘profound investigative missteps’ | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Monday scorched the Justice Department’s handling of years-old evidence in its case against former FBI Director James Comey, raising the possibility that US Attorney Lindsey Halliga...
www.cnn.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
www.cnn.com/2025/11/17/p...
“The record points to a disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps, missteps that led an FBI agent and a prosecutor to potentially undermine the integrity of the grand jury proceeding,”Judge Fitzpatrick wrote in an opinion released Monday.”
Shocked. Not.
“The record points to a disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps, missteps that led an FBI agent and a prosecutor to potentially undermine the integrity of the grand jury proceeding,”Judge Fitzpatrick wrote in an opinion released Monday.”
Shocked. Not.
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
“The incident is the latest in a string of law enforcement matters where the Trump White House has inserted itself to help friends and target foes.”
“The incident is the latest in a string of law enforcement matters where the Trump White House has inserted itself to help friends and target foes.”
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
www.propublica.org/article/andr...
“The incident is the latest in a string of law enforcement matters where the Trump White House has inserted itself to help friends and target foes.”
“The incident is the latest in a string of law enforcement matters where the Trump White House has inserted itself to help friends and target foes.”
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If you attend a church in North Carolina and they aren’t loudly and clearly opposing ICE, leave that church. They have no
interest in Jesus.
(Correction, if you attend a church in America…)
interest in Jesus.
(Correction, if you attend a church in America…)
November 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
If you attend a church in North Carolina and they aren’t loudly and clearly opposing ICE, leave that church. They have no
interest in Jesus.
(Correction, if you attend a church in America…)
interest in Jesus.
(Correction, if you attend a church in America…)
www.reuters.com/world/us-jud...
“The record points to a disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps, missteps that led an FBI agent and a prosecutor to potentially undermine the integrity of the grand jury proceeding," Fitzgerald wrote in his ruling.”
“The record points to a disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps, missteps that led an FBI agent and a prosecutor to potentially undermine the integrity of the grand jury proceeding," Fitzgerald wrote in his ruling.”
www.reuters.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
www.reuters.com/world/us-jud...
“The record points to a disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps, missteps that led an FBI agent and a prosecutor to potentially undermine the integrity of the grand jury proceeding," Fitzgerald wrote in his ruling.”
“The record points to a disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps, missteps that led an FBI agent and a prosecutor to potentially undermine the integrity of the grand jury proceeding," Fitzgerald wrote in his ruling.”
www.cnn.com/2025/11/16/p...
“Greene said she worried Trump’s rhetoric toward her could lead to violence against her.”
She wasn’t too concerned about others being threatened by violence.
“Greene said she worried Trump’s rhetoric toward her could lead to violence against her.”
She wasn’t too concerned about others being threatened by violence.
‘Humbly, I’m sorry’: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’s turning a new leaf after years of divisive comments | CNN Politics
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Sunday she will stop using “toxic” rhetoric, marking what would be a dramatic shift in a political brand hallmarked by derogatory comments.
www.cnn.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
www.cnn.com/2025/11/16/p...
“Greene said she worried Trump’s rhetoric toward her could lead to violence against her.”
She wasn’t too concerned about others being threatened by violence.
“Greene said she worried Trump’s rhetoric toward her could lead to violence against her.”
She wasn’t too concerned about others being threatened by violence.
www.npr.org/2025/10/01/n...
“Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's treatment of immigrants is "inhuman."
Not just the politicians.
“Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's treatment of immigrants is "inhuman."
Not just the politicians.
Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life'
Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."
www.npr.org
November 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
www.npr.org/2025/10/01/n...
“Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's treatment of immigrants is "inhuman."
Not just the politicians.
“Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's treatment of immigrants is "inhuman."
Not just the politicians.
www.usccb.org/news/2025/us...
“Catholic teaching exhorts nations to recognize the fundamental dignity of all persons…We … advocate for reform of our immigration laws and procedures. Human dignity and national security are not in conflict. Both are possible if people of good will work together.”
“Catholic teaching exhorts nations to recognize the fundamental dignity of all persons…We … advocate for reform of our immigration laws and procedures. Human dignity and national security are not in conflict. Both are possible if people of good will work together.”
U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore
The bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States. It marked the first time ...
www.usccb.org
November 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
www.usccb.org/news/2025/us...
“Catholic teaching exhorts nations to recognize the fundamental dignity of all persons…We … advocate for reform of our immigration laws and procedures. Human dignity and national security are not in conflict. Both are possible if people of good will work together.”
“Catholic teaching exhorts nations to recognize the fundamental dignity of all persons…We … advocate for reform of our immigration laws and procedures. Human dignity and national security are not in conflict. Both are possible if people of good will work together.”
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“TX judges who decline to perform a wedding ceremony based on a “sincerely held religious belief” do not violate the state’s rules on judicial impartiality, according to a comment the TSC added to the state’s judicial conduct code last week.”
And yet…
“TX judges who decline to perform a wedding ceremony based on a “sincerely held religious belief” do not violate the state’s rules on judicial impartiality, according to a comment the TSC added to the state’s judicial conduct code last week.”
And yet…
The Real Reason Kim Davis Never Stood a Chance at the Supreme Court
There were no noted dissents.
slate.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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“TX judges who decline to perform a wedding ceremony based on a “sincerely held religious belief” do not violate the state’s rules on judicial impartiality, according to a comment the TSC added to the state’s judicial conduct code last week.”
And yet…
“TX judges who decline to perform a wedding ceremony based on a “sincerely held religious belief” do not violate the state’s rules on judicial impartiality, according to a comment the TSC added to the state’s judicial conduct code last week.”
And yet…
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
“the GOP legislators said their concerns centered on the fact that Democratic SOS Jocelyn Benson, will help manage the AuG and Nov 2026 elections while on the ballot as a candidate for governor."
GOP seemed to be okay when Kemp was SOS in GA in 2018. hypocrites
“the GOP legislators said their concerns centered on the fact that Democratic SOS Jocelyn Benson, will help manage the AuG and Nov 2026 elections while on the ballot as a candidate for governor."
GOP seemed to be okay when Kemp was SOS in GA in 2018. hypocrites
GOP lawmakers ask U.S. Department of Justice to oversee Michigan's 2026 elections
The unusual request for federal supervision came ahead of what will be a pivotal election in the battleground state next year.
www.detroitnews.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:28 AM
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
“the GOP legislators said their concerns centered on the fact that Democratic SOS Jocelyn Benson, will help manage the AuG and Nov 2026 elections while on the ballot as a candidate for governor."
GOP seemed to be okay when Kemp was SOS in GA in 2018. hypocrites
“the GOP legislators said their concerns centered on the fact that Democratic SOS Jocelyn Benson, will help manage the AuG and Nov 2026 elections while on the ballot as a candidate for governor."
GOP seemed to be okay when Kemp was SOS in GA in 2018. hypocrites
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Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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“Wong, who supported Trump, said he had been swayed by campaign promises to reduce grocery costs. Now, facing rising prices and shrinking margins, he admits the reality has been different. Grocery inflation is at a two-year high, and prices continue to climb.”
“Wong, who supported Trump, said he had been swayed by campaign promises to reduce grocery costs. Now, facing rising prices and shrinking margins, he admits the reality has been different. Grocery inflation is at a two-year high, and prices continue to climb.”
I Supported Trump, But My 43-Year-Old Grocery Store Is Bankrupt Because of His Tariffs and Policies
A family-run grocery store in Florida may soon close its doors after more than four decades in business, with the owners attributing the struggle to tariffs. Wong Kai Imports, founded in 1983 by John ...
thedailyadda.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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“Wong, who supported Trump, said he had been swayed by campaign promises to reduce grocery costs. Now, facing rising prices and shrinking margins, he admits the reality has been different. Grocery inflation is at a two-year high, and prices continue to climb.”
“Wong, who supported Trump, said he had been swayed by campaign promises to reduce grocery costs. Now, facing rising prices and shrinking margins, he admits the reality has been different. Grocery inflation is at a two-year high, and prices continue to climb.”
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FACT CHECK: TRUE
November 15, 2025 at 8:08 AM
FACT CHECK: TRUE