Rachel Hoekstra
rghoekstra.bsky.social
Rachel Hoekstra
@rghoekstra.bsky.social
No, we are not related.
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this picture of a mom shoes off sprinting to the Mpls school: www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...

By Richard Tsong-Taatarii for @startribune.com, which should be a go-to source for anyone following
August 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
@lutimestwo.bsky.social did not expect to be sobbing while learning about galaxy quenching, but alas, here I am. Incredible episode ❤️
August 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Your regular reminder that no tax cut in the history of tax cuts has ever paid for itself.
TAPPER: The tax cuts during the first Trump term didn't pay for themselves

BESSENT: Well, we also had something called covid

TAPPER: This is separate from that though
May 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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“It's hypocrisy to call yourself a Christian and chase away a refugee or someone seeking help, someone who is hungry or thirsty, toss out someone who is in need of my help.
If I say I am Christian, but do these things, I'm a hypocrite."

-Pope Francis
April 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Moving a detainee around to evade judicial review is classic authoritarian behavior.
The government claims Mahmoud Khalil was already in NJ on his way to Louisiana by the time his habeas petition was filed—an argument that the NY federal court lacks jurisdiction.

But Khalil's lawyer checked the ICE locator when she filed and even 4 hrs after, and he was listed as still being in NY.
March 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Their faith lets them worship power while they’re offended by mercy. It’s not Christianity they’re practicing.
January 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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January 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Note that anyone can email the snitch line, DEIAtruth@opm.gov. So if you’ve got any, uh, thoughts or information you’d like to share about this initiative, fire off that email today!
January 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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January 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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GOP members complaining about reduction of military standards while using a chart that misspells the word military!
January 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Just so everyone is clea
Los Angeles is under duress
Mexico sends help
Canada sends help
Ukraine sends help
Americans send help
Trump elect sends insults
Republicans send threats
MAGA sends conspiracies
MTG sends insanity
Who exactly loves America
Who exactly is the enemy of the people
January 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Michigan has one of the highest rates of #HumanTrafficking in the United States, and while every single Democrat stood up to protect survivors, the GOP has shown their true colors.
December 12, 2024 at 2:44 AM
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Thank you to Rep @kellybreenmi.bsky.social and all who dedicated their time and energy to advancing this legislation.

Your efforts ensure crucial protections for survivors of human trafficking in our state.
Michigan has one of the highest rates of #HumanTrafficking in the United States, and while every single Democrat stood up to protect survivors, the GOP has shown their true colors.
December 12, 2024 at 3:12 AM
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A 25% tariff on Canadian oil would have huge impacts to #gasprices in the Great Lakes, Midwest and Rockies, which are the major markets where refiners process Canadian oil. Refiners can not simply process lighter oil overnight. It would take huge investments and years. More US supply wouldn't help.
November 26, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Requested one sticker; opened the envelope to find the whole collection 🥹💙 Thank you @umichsieg.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 3:25 AM
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It’s really important that we stand up, unified, wipe the dust off, and get ready to put our strongest foot forward. Let’s go!
Q&A: Meet Democratic House Minority Leader Elect Ranjeev Puri and his plans for 2025
Democratic state lawmakers in the Michigan House of Representatives have selected a new slate of leadership to help them navigate next year’s legislative session.
gandernewsroom.com
November 20, 2024 at 10:40 PM
@detroitlions.bsky.social the people would like another Jack Fox highlight reel for today’s game 🙏
November 17, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Was I Alex Anzalone for Halloween? Yes. Am I currently wearing an Anzalone shirt? Also yes. Will I be heartbroken if he’s sidelined for any of the remainder of the season? Unequivocally yes 🥺
November 17, 2024 at 7:50 PM
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TIL that one reason raw milk is having a comeback is a lot of people don't know what pasteurization is. They think it's adding "chemicals" not a rapid heat treatment
November 16, 2024 at 9:07 PM