Kelley
@ritter-kelley.bsky.social
Daughter, teacher, animal lover who feels life is better outside —but basically try’n to make the dash count.
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Feeling every word of this tonight.
😔
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April 22, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Feeling every word of this tonight.
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Just heard on the news the White House is considering offering ‘perks’ / possibly cash rewards for women to have babies …. I can hear it now… (I personally know women who continue to have babies because they want the ‘benefits’ (food stamps & WIC). 🙄🙄🙄🙄
April 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Just heard on the news the White House is considering offering ‘perks’ / possibly cash rewards for women to have babies …. I can hear it now… (I personally know women who continue to have babies because they want the ‘benefits’ (food stamps & WIC). 🙄🙄🙄🙄
I have decided that people will video very single aspect of their life for public consumption but still not have a lick of sense.
April 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I have decided that people will video very single aspect of their life for public consumption but still not have a lick of sense.
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If President Trump can wrongly deport a Maryland father to a prison in El Salvador and then defy a 9-0 Supreme Court order to facilitate bringing him home, who’s next?
This threatens the rights and freedoms of everyone in the United States.
This threatens the rights and freedoms of everyone in the United States.
April 15, 2025 at 1:38 AM
If President Trump can wrongly deport a Maryland father to a prison in El Salvador and then defy a 9-0 Supreme Court order to facilitate bringing him home, who’s next?
This threatens the rights and freedoms of everyone in the United States.
This threatens the rights and freedoms of everyone in the United States.
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Women - better be ready to defend, justify and downright fight for every right you have.
Women - better be ready to defend, justify and downright fight for every right you have.
Called my congressman who voted for the SAVE act.
Me: What documents will I need to vote if this passes?
Staffer: a DL and birth certificate.
Me: The documents don’t match
Staffer: Then a marriage certificate.
Me: Will my husband need the marriage certificate too?
Staffer: No
Me: See the problem?
Me: What documents will I need to vote if this passes?
Staffer: a DL and birth certificate.
Me: The documents don’t match
Staffer: Then a marriage certificate.
Me: Will my husband need the marriage certificate too?
Staffer: No
Me: See the problem?
April 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Women - better be ready to defend, justify and downright fight for every right you have.
Women - better be ready to defend, justify and downright fight for every right you have.
We had elections Tues for a # of critical issues. (Mayor, school board members, bond issues). I heard on the radio-only 14% voted..in some precincts the outcome was decided by 10 votes. In one smaller community the vote was decided by ONE vote.
And this is why we are in the predicament we are in.
And this is why we are in the predicament we are in.
April 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
We had elections Tues for a # of critical issues. (Mayor, school board members, bond issues). I heard on the radio-only 14% voted..in some precincts the outcome was decided by 10 votes. In one smaller community the vote was decided by ONE vote.
And this is why we are in the predicament we are in.
And this is why we are in the predicament we are in.
THIS 👇
My heart hurts every time I see a free floating balloon.
My heart hurts every time I see a free floating balloon.
Balloons don't go to heaven. They fall back to Earth and many birds and wildlife become entangled resulting in death. There are many other ways to celebrate life that aren't harmful to the environment and wildlife!
April 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
THIS 👇
My heart hurts every time I see a free floating balloon.
My heart hurts every time I see a free floating balloon.
The hidden turmoil of what has been going on will most likely be a larger impact on consumers than the stupid 'tariffs' that may or may not materialize.
You can not tell me the power(s) that be did not have that thought in mind at the onset of the insanity.
You can not tell me the power(s) that be did not have that thought in mind at the onset of the insanity.
What some people aren’t factoring into their analysis is the reality that companies were buying tons of inventory to beat the tariffs.
That’s cash taken from being able to invest or hire. In fact the probably cut costs and jobs as a result.
#econsky
That’s cash taken from being able to invest or hire. In fact the probably cut costs and jobs as a result.
#econsky
April 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The hidden turmoil of what has been going on will most likely be a larger impact on consumers than the stupid 'tariffs' that may or may not materialize.
You can not tell me the power(s) that be did not have that thought in mind at the onset of the insanity.
You can not tell me the power(s) that be did not have that thought in mind at the onset of the insanity.
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Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married?
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
April 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married?
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
To me, there is a big difference between ‘accommodations’ and “dummying down” the curriculum. But, I guess I’m confused.
April 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
To me, there is a big difference between ‘accommodations’ and “dummying down” the curriculum. But, I guess I’m confused.
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Excited for all the new American banana and coffee factories.
April 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
👇😂😂😂😂
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The Supreme Court just let the Trump admin pull the rug out from under students—in the middle of the school year. They say it’s about diversity. It’s really about disruption. And the people paying the price are kids and teachers. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/u...
Supreme Court Lets Trump Suspend Grants to Teachers
The justices allowed the Trump administration to temporarily suspend $65 million in teacher-training grants, which helped place teachers in poor and rural areas.
www.nytimes.com
April 5, 2025 at 1:08 AM
The Supreme Court just let the Trump admin pull the rug out from under students—in the middle of the school year. They say it’s about diversity. It’s really about disruption. And the people paying the price are kids and teachers. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/u...
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President Trump has made it abundantly clear that he doesn't care about the farmers who feed, fuel, and grow our country.
www.startribune.com/trump-new-ta...
www.startribune.com/trump-new-ta...
Trump’s new tariffs place even more stress on Minnesota farm economy
The tariffs, and likely counter-tariffs targeting agriculture exports, come as Inver Grove Heights-based CHS posts a rare loss, signaling a continued downturn.
www.startribune.com
April 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
President Trump has made it abundantly clear that he doesn't care about the farmers who feed, fuel, and grow our country.
www.startribune.com/trump-new-ta...
www.startribune.com/trump-new-ta...
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Do you know what happened to family hog farms starting in the 80s?
If you don’t, you should read up on it so you’ll know what they plan for farmers nationwide…
If you don’t, you should read up on it so you’ll know what they plan for farmers nationwide…
April 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Do you know what happened to family hog farms starting in the 80s?
If you don’t, you should read up on it so you’ll know what they plan for farmers nationwide…
If you don’t, you should read up on it so you’ll know what they plan for farmers nationwide…
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Pay attention to what is happening at Social Security. DOGE has created serious tech problems, gutted the staff, overwhelmed call centers, and created much confusion in its wake. Pay attention Americans—you earned these benefits. Nobody has the right to them—but you.
Congresswoman Kaptur Floor Speech On Severe Impacts Of DOGE Meddling With Social Security Database
YouTube video by USRepMarcyKaptur
youtu.be
April 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Pay attention to what is happening at Social Security. DOGE has created serious tech problems, gutted the staff, overwhelmed call centers, and created much confusion in its wake. Pay attention Americans—you earned these benefits. Nobody has the right to them—but you.
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It's not a bad idea to go to the local Walmart or big box retailer and buy lots of consumables now. From toothpaste to soap, anything you can find storage space for, buy before they have to replenish inventory.
Even if it's made in the USA , they will jack up the price and blame it on tariffs.
Even if it's made in the USA , they will jack up the price and blame it on tariffs.
April 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
It's not a bad idea to go to the local Walmart or big box retailer and buy lots of consumables now. From toothpaste to soap, anything you can find storage space for, buy before they have to replenish inventory.
Even if it's made in the USA , they will jack up the price and blame it on tariffs.
Even if it's made in the USA , they will jack up the price and blame it on tariffs.
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🧵 time so buckle up! So let’s talk about the claim that Muskrat made about SSA giving Social Security Numbers (SSNs) to noncitizens. To be clear, since he did not make this distinction, the chart he showed does NOT mean those people received benefits. The chart was specific to SSNs assigned via 1/?
March 31, 2025 at 11:31 PM
🧵 time so buckle up! So let’s talk about the claim that Muskrat made about SSA giving Social Security Numbers (SSNs) to noncitizens. To be clear, since he did not make this distinction, the chart he showed does NOT mean those people received benefits. The chart was specific to SSNs assigned via 1/?
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NEW: DOGE demanded full access to a US Department of the Interior system that handles even the Supreme Court's paychecks. When top staff asked questions, they were put on leave.
Top Officials Placed on Leave After Denying DOGE Access to Federal Payroll Systems
DOGE demanded full access to a US Department of the Interior system that handles even the Supreme Court's paychecks. When top staff asked questions, they were put on leave.
www.wired.com
March 31, 2025 at 8:59 PM
NEW: DOGE demanded full access to a US Department of the Interior system that handles even the Supreme Court's paychecks. When top staff asked questions, they were put on leave.
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The SAVE Act would block millions of eligible Americans from voting, stripping their ability to shape decisions that impact their lives
The House votes on it this week
Read more from @repyassansari.bsky.social & our ED @brianlemek.bsky.social in @usnews.com
www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
The House votes on it this week
Read more from @repyassansari.bsky.social & our ED @brianlemek.bsky.social in @usnews.com
www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
www.usnews.com
March 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The SAVE Act would block millions of eligible Americans from voting, stripping their ability to shape decisions that impact their lives
The House votes on it this week
Read more from @repyassansari.bsky.social & our ED @brianlemek.bsky.social in @usnews.com
www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
The House votes on it this week
Read more from @repyassansari.bsky.social & our ED @brianlemek.bsky.social in @usnews.com
www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
Why is very single thing so hard anymore?
March 31, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Why is very single thing so hard anymore?
Got this asinine "survey". The person who created this needs to be 'schooled' in appropriate ways to gather reliable data. BUT we all know that the majority of our politicians could care less about reliable data. This annoys the crap out of me on so many levels.
March 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Got this asinine "survey". The person who created this needs to be 'schooled' in appropriate ways to gather reliable data. BUT we all know that the majority of our politicians could care less about reliable data. This annoys the crap out of me on so many levels.
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*blank stare*
President Trump did not rule out the possibility of seeking a third term in the White House, which is prohibited by the Constitution under the 22nd Amendment, saying in an exclusive interview with NBC News that there were methods for doing so and clarifying that he was “not joking.”
Trump won’t rule out seeking a third term in the White House, tells NBC News ‘there are methods’ for doing so
President Donald Trump said in a Sunday-morning phone call that he was “not joking” about a third term, adding that “it is far too early to think about it.”
nbcnews.to
March 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM
*blank stare*
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Just in NIH grants, It looks like beautiful Iowa City, home of the U of Iowa, will lose $71m in funding. That's almost $1k per resident. And that's before all the other cuts to SSA, FDA, etc.
Anyone in Iowa City that can offer more insight?
scienceimpacts.org
H/T to Prathima !
Anyone in Iowa City that can offer more insight?
scienceimpacts.org
H/T to Prathima !
SCiMaP
scienceimpacts.org
March 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Just in NIH grants, It looks like beautiful Iowa City, home of the U of Iowa, will lose $71m in funding. That's almost $1k per resident. And that's before all the other cuts to SSA, FDA, etc.
Anyone in Iowa City that can offer more insight?
scienceimpacts.org
H/T to Prathima !
Anyone in Iowa City that can offer more insight?
scienceimpacts.org
H/T to Prathima !
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Keep the Congressional switchboard number handy these days: (202) 224-3121
March 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Keep the Congressional switchboard number handy these days: (202) 224-3121
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Closing rural post offices will do the same thing that closing rural schools has done: Empty out rural towns.
Why? To sell off farmland for rock bottom prices to the oligarchs. Water and mineral rights and CAFOs polluting with impunity.
It’s been the plan for decades.
Why? To sell off farmland for rock bottom prices to the oligarchs. Water and mineral rights and CAFOs polluting with impunity.
It’s been the plan for decades.
March 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Closing rural post offices will do the same thing that closing rural schools has done: Empty out rural towns.
Why? To sell off farmland for rock bottom prices to the oligarchs. Water and mineral rights and CAFOs polluting with impunity.
It’s been the plan for decades.
Why? To sell off farmland for rock bottom prices to the oligarchs. Water and mineral rights and CAFOs polluting with impunity.
It’s been the plan for decades.