Noreen Bowden
@noreenbowden.bsky.social
NY | Galway | Irish diaspora | into art, architecture, history, philosophy, economics, Irish politics | UND, BC, HKS | #cleantheair | #speirgorm
“People will call my politics radical, when my politics are pretty much ‘Look out for one another… I’m telling you not to be dumb enough to let the one percent, who wouldn’t piss on you if you’re on fire, take away your freedom and your future.”
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Dropkick Murphys’ Ken Casey Wants You to Wake the F*ck Up
The Nazi-punching, union-supporting punk rocker who's setting an example in the Trump era.
inthesetimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
“People will call my politics radical, when my politics are pretty much ‘Look out for one another… I’m telling you not to be dumb enough to let the one percent, who wouldn’t piss on you if you’re on fire, take away your freedom and your future.”
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Brilliant idea.
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Brilliant idea.
“It is very evil and it’s hard to watch—to wrap your mind around the extent of it,” Lansdale said. “But if you can find where to look, it’s not hard to be inspired by all the people standing up to fight it.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/baker-past...
www.thebulwark.com/p/baker-past...
A Baker, a Pastor, and Charlotte’s Stand Against ICE
How everyday people are reminding the nation what it means to be American.
www.thebulwark.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:01 AM
“It is very evil and it’s hard to watch—to wrap your mind around the extent of it,” Lansdale said. “But if you can find where to look, it’s not hard to be inspired by all the people standing up to fight it.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/baker-past...
www.thebulwark.com/p/baker-past...
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Not sure the point of deporting hard working people who fled awful conditions in their own countries and are caring for the sick, elderly, and paralyzed, not only harming our own economy, but vulnerable people who rely on this assistance.
November 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Not sure the point of deporting hard working people who fled awful conditions in their own countries and are caring for the sick, elderly, and paralyzed, not only harming our own economy, but vulnerable people who rely on this assistance.
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Every day at noon, no matter how busy, Johny Merida Aguilar left his construction job and hurried to his 5-year-old son's school to feed him. His son has brain cancer and generally only accepts food from his father.
Merida Aguilar was arrested by ICE in September and faces deportation to Bolivia.
Merida Aguilar was arrested by ICE in September and faces deportation to Bolivia.
He was caring for his 5-year-old son with brain cancer. Then he was detained by ICE.
A court has temporarily blocked Johny Merida Aguilar's deportation to Bolivia.
www.inquirer.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Every day at noon, no matter how busy, Johny Merida Aguilar left his construction job and hurried to his 5-year-old son's school to feed him. His son has brain cancer and generally only accepts food from his father.
Merida Aguilar was arrested by ICE in September and faces deportation to Bolivia.
Merida Aguilar was arrested by ICE in September and faces deportation to Bolivia.
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Of course, after repeated Covid infections it’s gonna be pretty hard for people to “just be healthy”. And all those people will be discounted under the “pre-existing conditions” banner.
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Want to pull out this slide: people deserve to know there’s a growing mountain of evidence finding more Covid infections = more likelihood of being left chronically ill.
There’s a temptation to think that if you recovered ok last time, then you will next time too, but that’s not what the data say.
There’s a temptation to think that if you recovered ok last time, then you will next time too, but that’s not what the data say.
November 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Of course, after repeated Covid infections it’s gonna be pretty hard for people to “just be healthy”. And all those people will be discounted under the “pre-existing conditions” banner.
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BREAKING: At Pope Leo XIV’s urging, U.S. Catholic bishops just delivered the strongest rebuke of a sitting president in Church history — condemning Trump-Vance raids as “inhumane” and “dehumanizing” in a 216–5 vote.
NEW: At Pope Leo’s Urging, Bishops Issue Historic Rebuke of Trump’s Raids
Nearly all U.S. Catholic bishops united in Baltimore to denounce the Trump administration’s “inhumane” deportation campaign — a near-unanimous, unprecedented moral stand against a sitting president.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:21 AM
BREAKING: At Pope Leo XIV’s urging, U.S. Catholic bishops just delivered the strongest rebuke of a sitting president in Church history — condemning Trump-Vance raids as “inhumane” and “dehumanizing” in a 216–5 vote.
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Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:
wapo.st/448fDw6
wapo.st/448fDw6
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:
wapo.st/448fDw6
wapo.st/448fDw6
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Our poet president ✨☘️
💚Today is Michael D. Higgins’ last day as President of Ireland! I’m so immensely grateful to President Higgins and his time in office. His legacy is one of kindness, joy, inclusion and community.
#michaeldhiggins #presidentofireland #miggildyhiggins
💚Today is Michael D. Higgins’ last day as President of Ireland! I’m so immensely grateful to President Higgins and his time in office. His legacy is one of kindness, joy, inclusion and community.
#michaeldhiggins #presidentofireland #miggildyhiggins
November 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Our poet president ✨☘️
💚Today is Michael D. Higgins’ last day as President of Ireland! I’m so immensely grateful to President Higgins and his time in office. His legacy is one of kindness, joy, inclusion and community.
#michaeldhiggins #presidentofireland #miggildyhiggins
💚Today is Michael D. Higgins’ last day as President of Ireland! I’m so immensely grateful to President Higgins and his time in office. His legacy is one of kindness, joy, inclusion and community.
#michaeldhiggins #presidentofireland #miggildyhiggins
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Tonight was a very bad night.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Tonight was a very bad night.
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The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
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A young woman on TikTok recently posted a video speaking about how she will die without the insulin she will no longer be able to afford. How she won’t be able to stockpile it forever. How heavy it was to consider that as a young person full of dreams and potential. My heart breaks for her.
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 AM
A young woman on TikTok recently posted a video speaking about how she will die without the insulin she will no longer be able to afford. How she won’t be able to stockpile it forever. How heavy it was to consider that as a young person full of dreams and potential. My heart breaks for her.
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Senators on the brink of retirement who lived full, wealthy lives and never feared the loss of their own healthcare voting for their constituents to die from their inability to afford the same is treasonous
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Senators on the brink of retirement who lived full, wealthy lives and never feared the loss of their own healthcare voting for their constituents to die from their inability to afford the same is treasonous
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This is one of the reasons we cannot get people to take Democrats seriously when they say, "We're trying to make your lives better!" when literally within a week of a landslide election where people said, "Yes, Democrats, make our lives better!" they go, "lol, nope, can't do that."
Here's the full text of the deal:
- House CR extended to January 30, no RIFs permitted until then
- Minibus
- Ds get a filibusterable ACA vote in December
Read the text:
hillheat.com/files/467/co...
- House CR extended to January 30, no RIFs permitted until then
- Minibus
- Ds get a filibusterable ACA vote in December
Read the text:
hillheat.com/files/467/co...
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This is one of the reasons we cannot get people to take Democrats seriously when they say, "We're trying to make your lives better!" when literally within a week of a landslide election where people said, "Yes, Democrats, make our lives better!" they go, "lol, nope, can't do that."
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Tell the Democrats that if they vote for this you will not be voting or donating to them, let them know there are consequences for their votes and capitulation.
Here's the full text of the deal:
- House CR extended to January 30, no RIFs permitted until then
- Minibus
- Ds get a filibusterable ACA vote in December
Read the text:
hillheat.com/files/467/co...
- House CR extended to January 30, no RIFs permitted until then
- Minibus
- Ds get a filibusterable ACA vote in December
Read the text:
hillheat.com/files/467/co...
November 10, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Tell the Democrats that if they vote for this you will not be voting or donating to them, let them know there are consequences for their votes and capitulation.
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If a budget deal goes through without restoring Medicaid & ACA subsidies, they will never be restored.
That's a death sentence for millions of Americans but also to the entire republic and economy: Health care is a for-profit business generating TREMENDOUS economic activity & will grind to a halt.
That's a death sentence for millions of Americans but also to the entire republic and economy: Health care is a for-profit business generating TREMENDOUS economic activity & will grind to a halt.
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
If a budget deal goes through without restoring Medicaid & ACA subsidies, they will never be restored.
That's a death sentence for millions of Americans but also to the entire republic and economy: Health care is a for-profit business generating TREMENDOUS economic activity & will grind to a halt.
That's a death sentence for millions of Americans but also to the entire republic and economy: Health care is a for-profit business generating TREMENDOUS economic activity & will grind to a halt.
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there was a screenshot that i'm trying to find from today that essentially had Senate Democrats going "yeah we won the election so we waited a couple of days to concede"
Senate Democrats think this is the appropriate response because they begin every conflict with the assumption they will lose, and then ask “How can we end this as quickly as possible while creating the appearance of having tried to win so the base isn’t mad?”
I truly don’t know how you look at the past week and THEN decide THIS is an appropriate — let alone the right — response.
November 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
there was a screenshot that i'm trying to find from today that essentially had Senate Democrats going "yeah we won the election so we waited a couple of days to concede"
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☎️ Call Chuck Schumer and the other Democrats and tell them #DoNotCave
Schumer's office: (202) 224-6542
📞 US Capital (202) 224-3121
‼️Red alert
Schumer and these Democratic Senators are voting on bill that does NOT extend #ACA #Obamacare subsidies.
Schumer's office: (202) 224-6542
📞 US Capital (202) 224-3121
‼️Red alert
Schumer and these Democratic Senators are voting on bill that does NOT extend #ACA #Obamacare subsidies.
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
☎️ Call Chuck Schumer and the other Democrats and tell them #DoNotCave
Schumer's office: (202) 224-6542
📞 US Capital (202) 224-3121
‼️Red alert
Schumer and these Democratic Senators are voting on bill that does NOT extend #ACA #Obamacare subsidies.
Schumer's office: (202) 224-6542
📞 US Capital (202) 224-3121
‼️Red alert
Schumer and these Democratic Senators are voting on bill that does NOT extend #ACA #Obamacare subsidies.
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So, listen, call Schumer’s office no matter where you live, no matter if you’re registered to vote. Leave a voicemail that says if Senate Dems cave without an ACA premiums fix, you will never vote for or donate to another Senate Democrat as long as he is Leader
Call them:
Schumer (NY)
202 224-6542
Booker (NJ)
202 224-3224
King (ME)
202 224-5344
Hassan (NH)
202 224-3324
Durbin (IL)
202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA)
202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH)
202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY)
202 224-4451
Masto (NV)
202 224-3542
Warner (VA)
202 224-2023
Fetterman (PA)
No Point
Schumer (NY)
202 224-6542
Booker (NJ)
202 224-3224
King (ME)
202 224-5344
Hassan (NH)
202 224-3324
Durbin (IL)
202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA)
202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH)
202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY)
202 224-4451
Masto (NV)
202 224-3542
Warner (VA)
202 224-2023
Fetterman (PA)
No Point
November 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
So, listen, call Schumer’s office no matter where you live, no matter if you’re registered to vote. Leave a voicemail that says if Senate Dems cave without an ACA premiums fix, you will never vote for or donate to another Senate Democrat as long as he is Leader
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Have R senators? (Like me?) Call Schumer’s office to tell him you will never donate to another D senate campaign again as long as he’s Senate leader. Tell him this deal is a shameful joke and a betrayal.
(202) 224-6542
(202) 224-6542
I just did this and if nothing else it was cathartic. I said I would make it my life’s mission to make sure there’s a primary challenger for any D involved in this deal, it’s fucking embarrassing.
So, listen, call Schumer’s office no matter where you live, no matter if you’re registered to vote. Leave a voicemail that says if Senate Dems cave without an ACA premiums fix, you will never vote for or donate to another Senate Democrat as long as he is Leader
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Have R senators? (Like me?) Call Schumer’s office to tell him you will never donate to another D senate campaign again as long as he’s Senate leader. Tell him this deal is a shameful joke and a betrayal.
(202) 224-6542
(202) 224-6542
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As it turns out, people did not understand what mass deportations would look like.
Trump winning is the end. The courts and institutions can’t save us. It is crucial he loses. I don’t understand.
Do people not understand what mass deportations will look like. It will be sobbing mothers and children yanked apart from each other in front of you and your own kids.
Do people not understand what mass deportations will look like. It will be sobbing mothers and children yanked apart from each other in front of you and your own kids.
November 7, 2025 at 4:37 AM
As it turns out, people did not understand what mass deportations would look like.
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“In spite of all the challenges we face, there remains within the Irish people a profound and unyielding commitment to seeing beyond the self to seeing the ‘other’ as friend.”
- President Michael D Higgins at his final garden party.
He and Sabina have hosted up to 20,000 people each year.
- President Michael D Higgins at his final garden party.
He and Sabina have hosted up to 20,000 people each year.
November 1, 2025 at 8:23 AM
“In spite of all the challenges we face, there remains within the Irish people a profound and unyielding commitment to seeing beyond the self to seeing the ‘other’ as friend.”
- President Michael D Higgins at his final garden party.
He and Sabina have hosted up to 20,000 people each year.
- President Michael D Higgins at his final garden party.
He and Sabina have hosted up to 20,000 people each year.
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REV. BLACK (who was shot in the head with a pepper ball): “If this is what they’re doing to pastors, journalists, teachers, mothers, and the elderly gathered to sing and pray outside ICE facilities… what might they be doing to our neighbors who are behind those walls?”
October 31, 2025 at 2:33 AM
REV. BLACK (who was shot in the head with a pepper ball): “If this is what they’re doing to pastors, journalists, teachers, mothers, and the elderly gathered to sing and pray outside ICE facilities… what might they be doing to our neighbors who are behind those walls?”
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Incredible news — Ruben Torres Maldonado is coming home!
The community came together and worked tirelessly to bring this father back to his family so he can be where he belongs and support his daughter in her fight against cancer.
The community came together and worked tirelessly to bring this father back to his family so he can be where he belongs and support his daughter in her fight against cancer.
Ruben Torres Maldonado is coming home to his wife, sick daughter and four-year-old son.
Immigration judge releases Chicago dad whose 16-year-old daughter is fighting cancer
An immigration judge granted Ruben Torres Maldonado bond on Thursday, releasing him from ICE detention. His 16-year-old daughter, Ofelia, is undergoing cancer treatment.
trib.al
October 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Incredible news — Ruben Torres Maldonado is coming home!
The community came together and worked tirelessly to bring this father back to his family so he can be where he belongs and support his daughter in her fight against cancer.
The community came together and worked tirelessly to bring this father back to his family so he can be where he belongs and support his daughter in her fight against cancer.