🌹Rose Gardener 🦋
@rosegardenerwi.bsky.social
🦋 Just a female, white, suburban, baby-boomer who is progressive (as in Bernie Sanders, AOC and Pramila Jayapal progressive).
Within me competes
both a romantic poet
and a snarky cynic...
Within me competes
both a romantic poet
and a snarky cynic...
Pinned
On Monday I pulled MLK's "Strength to Love" off my bookcase to read one of his sermons on his day. And I've decided to keep it on the table by my chair going forward. In the days and years ahead, I will be reading MLK regularly ... as the dirty road ahead of us unfolds... I need his wisdom...
Just sending out a thank you to all you good hearted people who show up for Thanksgiving at the folks house and don't leave until you've done that, "ohhh... before you go I have quick job for you".
As a Mom/Nana on the receiving end of your kindness, we are grateful. 😉
As a Mom/Nana on the receiving end of your kindness, we are grateful. 😉
November 28, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Just sending out a thank you to all you good hearted people who show up for Thanksgiving at the folks house and don't leave until you've done that, "ohhh... before you go I have quick job for you".
As a Mom/Nana on the receiving end of your kindness, we are grateful. 😉
As a Mom/Nana on the receiving end of your kindness, we are grateful. 😉
The understatement of 2025: Galanda said the agents’ refusal to recognize Miles’ tribal ID speaks of “a fair amount of ignorance about tribal citizenship generally in society and in government.”
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The understatement of 2025: Galanda said the agents’ refusal to recognize Miles’ tribal ID speaks of “a fair amount of ignorance about tribal citizenship generally in society and in government.”
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
On #Wisconsin
Nestled within this bizarre story is the important news that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has taken the first steps toward striking down its state’s GOP congressional gerrymander, a move that could net Democrats 2-3 more seats in the House of Representatives. slate.com/news-and-pol...
Conservative Justice Uses Fake Quote to Justify Wisconsin Republican Gerrymander
It is not clear how Ziegler’s misquotation wound up in the published opinion of a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice.
slate.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
On #Wisconsin
Reposted by 🌹Rose Gardener 🦋
White privilege is just a fancy way of saying “you don’t have to deal with racism”, it doesn’t mean you have a Rolls Royce and a staff of servants.
It does mean you don’t have to worry about ICE tackling you in the hallway because a neighbor said you “look illegal.”
It does mean you don’t have to worry about ICE tackling you in the hallway because a neighbor said you “look illegal.”
November 25, 2025 at 11:40 PM
White privilege is just a fancy way of saying “you don’t have to deal with racism”, it doesn’t mean you have a Rolls Royce and a staff of servants.
It does mean you don’t have to worry about ICE tackling you in the hallway because a neighbor said you “look illegal.”
It does mean you don’t have to worry about ICE tackling you in the hallway because a neighbor said you “look illegal.”
... The mutinous mood of the senators — who include Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Tina Smith of Minnesota, Christopher S. Murphy of Connecticut, Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Chuck Schumer Faces Pushback From a ‘Fight Club’ of Senate Democrats
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
... The mutinous mood of the senators — who include Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Tina Smith of Minnesota, Christopher S. Murphy of Connecticut, Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Re: “This entire White House team has treated ALL members like garbage. ALL,” the Republican said.
Let's just be clear here. This person would be just fine w/D members being treated like garbage. The anger comes because R's are getting the same threats as D's.🤷🏻♀️
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/11/gop-...
Let's just be clear here. This person would be just fine w/D members being treated like garbage. The anger comes because R's are getting the same threats as D's.🤷🏻♀️
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/11/gop-...
GOP Rep. warns mass exodus of House Republicans is imminent: "Morale has never been lower" - LGBTQ Nation
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) shocked voters with her surprise resignation, but an inside source says hers will be the first of many.
www.lgbtqnation.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Re: “This entire White House team has treated ALL members like garbage. ALL,” the Republican said.
Let's just be clear here. This person would be just fine w/D members being treated like garbage. The anger comes because R's are getting the same threats as D's.🤷🏻♀️
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/11/gop-...
Let's just be clear here. This person would be just fine w/D members being treated like garbage. The anger comes because R's are getting the same threats as D's.🤷🏻♀️
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/11/gop-...
Holiday week commences. Let's lighten things up a bit with TV classics which make us laugh 😃
Starting with WKRP in Cincinnati Thanksgiving promo
youtu.be/BGFtV6-ALoQ?...
Starting with WKRP in Cincinnati Thanksgiving promo
youtu.be/BGFtV6-ALoQ?...
WKRP Turkey Drop
YouTube video by Brian Henigin
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November 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Holiday week commences. Let's lighten things up a bit with TV classics which make us laugh 😃
Starting with WKRP in Cincinnati Thanksgiving promo
youtu.be/BGFtV6-ALoQ?...
Starting with WKRP in Cincinnati Thanksgiving promo
youtu.be/BGFtV6-ALoQ?...
Democrats aren't much better.🤷🏻♀️ They had the upper hand and leverage during the shutdown, and they blew it.🤷🏻♀️
news.yahoo.com/articles/rep...
news.yahoo.com/articles/rep...
Obamacare premiums are skyrocketing. Republicans can’t figure out what to do.
GOP lawmakers knew subsidies were expiring and premiums would spike, but no clear, conservative alternative emerged.
news.yahoo.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Democrats aren't much better.🤷🏻♀️ They had the upper hand and leverage during the shutdown, and they blew it.🤷🏻♀️
news.yahoo.com/articles/rep...
news.yahoo.com/articles/rep...
They just can't help themselves, hypocrisy is their code of conduct. 🤷🏻♀️
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ex-ariz...
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ex-ariz...
Turning Point leader pleads guilty to attempted election fraud
Former GOP state Rep. Austin Smith was caught submitting fake signatures in his reelection campaign.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
They just can't help themselves, hypocrisy is their code of conduct. 🤷🏻♀️
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ex-ariz...
www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ex-ariz...
MamDaddy....😅🤣😅😂
November 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
MamDaddy....😅🤣😅😂
As USA citizen, I stand with Ukraine.
tRump is a traitor!!!!!
tRump is a traitor!!!!!
President Zelensky: "We are facing one of the most dangerous periods in Ukrainian history, a choice between losing our dignity and freedom and losing US support. We choose dignity. My answer is my oath of office. I did not betray Ukraine in Feb 2022 and we won’t betray in now."
November 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
As USA citizen, I stand with Ukraine.
tRump is a traitor!!!!!
tRump is a traitor!!!!!
Go get him....
Fetterman’s willingness to break with Democrats on key votes, such as the recent budget bill, has fueled criticism from progressive groups like the Pennsylvania Working Families Party.
www.newsweek.com/john-fetterm...
Fetterman’s willingness to break with Democrats on key votes, such as the recent budget bill, has fueled criticism from progressive groups like the Pennsylvania Working Families Party.
www.newsweek.com/john-fetterm...
John Fetterman to be primaried
The Pennsylvania Working Families Party said it intends to mount a primary challenge against Senator Fetterman in 2028.
www.newsweek.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Go get him....
Fetterman’s willingness to break with Democrats on key votes, such as the recent budget bill, has fueled criticism from progressive groups like the Pennsylvania Working Families Party.
www.newsweek.com/john-fetterm...
Fetterman’s willingness to break with Democrats on key votes, such as the recent budget bill, has fueled criticism from progressive groups like the Pennsylvania Working Families Party.
www.newsweek.com/john-fetterm...
1. I'm glad there is an independent source for service members to get legal advice.
2. It's good they're getting inquiries from service members... but..
If you have to ask, you already know the answer and you should refuse orders.🤷🏻♀️
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
2. It's good they're getting inquiries from service members... but..
If you have to ask, you already know the answer and you should refuse orders.🤷🏻♀️
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Military personnel seek legal advice on whether Trump-ordered missions are lawful
Military service personnel have been seeking outside legal advice about some of the missions the Trump administration has assigned them. The strikes against alleged drug traffickers and deployments to...
www.pbs.org
November 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
1. I'm glad there is an independent source for service members to get legal advice.
2. It's good they're getting inquiries from service members... but..
If you have to ask, you already know the answer and you should refuse orders.🤷🏻♀️
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
2. It's good they're getting inquiries from service members... but..
If you have to ask, you already know the answer and you should refuse orders.🤷🏻♀️
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Excellent article and well worth your time to read.
My latest on Patreon, about how we are rapidly going back to a Whites Only society and people aren't paying enough attention.
Today's post isn't behind a paywall, so enjoy.
www.patreon.com/posts/143524...
Today's post isn't behind a paywall, so enjoy.
www.patreon.com/posts/143524...
It’s already happening: Whites only | Black Girl in Maine
Get more from Black Girl in Maine on Patreon
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November 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Excellent article and well worth your time to read.
@baldwin.senate.gov
As your constituent, I ask why are you not on this list?
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As your constituent, I ask why are you not on this list?
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UPDATE — Here are the at least 11 congressional Democrats, 15 Democratic-aligned organizations, and 8 Democratic candidates calling for Chuck Schumer to resign as leader:
November 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
@baldwin.senate.gov
As your constituent, I ask why are you not on this list?
bsky.app/profile/prem...
As your constituent, I ask why are you not on this list?
bsky.app/profile/prem...
..... If he says he hasn’t been on the plane or to the house, then that gives you a valuable PR and political currency...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Jeffrey Epstein alleged that Donald Trump knew about his crimes, newly released emails reveal – live updates
In new batch of emails released by House Democrats, Jeffrey Epstein told Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump ‘spent hours’ at his house with one of his victims
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
..... If he says he hasn’t been on the plane or to the house, then that gives you a valuable PR and political currency...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
@baldwin.senate.gov please do not cave on ACA.
Do NOT accept verbal promises from any Republican. Their promises mean NOTHING.
If you TRULY care about Wisconsinites hold the line on ACA.
Do NOT accept verbal promises from any Republican. Their promises mean NOTHING.
If you TRULY care about Wisconsinites hold the line on ACA.
November 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
@baldwin.senate.gov please do not cave on ACA.
Do NOT accept verbal promises from any Republican. Their promises mean NOTHING.
If you TRULY care about Wisconsinites hold the line on ACA.
Do NOT accept verbal promises from any Republican. Their promises mean NOTHING.
If you TRULY care about Wisconsinites hold the line on ACA.
What point in Dystopia is it when the POTUS intentionally works to withdraw already delivered food benefits for poor people?🤷🏻♀️
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
What point in Dystopia is it when the POTUS intentionally works to withdraw already delivered food benefits for poor people?🤷🏻♀️
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
When the President of the United States is actively working to deprive 1 in 8 Americans of actual food.🤷🏻♀️
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The food program serves about 1 in 8 Americans, mostly with lower incomes.
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The food program serves about 1 in 8 Americans, mostly with lower incomes.
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt order providing full SNAP payments for November
A federal appeals court has left an order in place that requires President Donald Trump’s administration to provide full SNAP food benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown.
apnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:24 AM
When the President of the United States is actively working to deprive 1 in 8 Americans of actual food.🤷🏻♀️
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The food program serves about 1 in 8 Americans, mostly with lower incomes.
apnews.com/article/snap...
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The food program serves about 1 in 8 Americans, mostly with lower incomes.
apnews.com/article/snap...
Correction: Corporate wing of the Democratic Party braces for Nancy Pelosi's possible retirement
The rest of us our crossing our fingers and begging the Universe to make it so.🤷🏻♀️
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
The rest of us our crossing our fingers and begging the Universe to make it so.🤷🏻♀️
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Democrats brace for Nancy Pelosi's possible retirement
The former House speaker is expected to make an announcement about her political future after Tuesday's elections.
www.nbcnews.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Correction: Corporate wing of the Democratic Party braces for Nancy Pelosi's possible retirement
The rest of us our crossing our fingers and begging the Universe to make it so.🤷🏻♀️
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
The rest of us our crossing our fingers and begging the Universe to make it so.🤷🏻♀️
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
tRump minons straight-up lying to the court... NO... say it ain't so....
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... Now, however, the legal conclusions in the panel's own ruling may become undone as the basic facts of the case are quite different from what the Trump administration originally claimed.
lawandcrime.com/high-profile...
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... Now, however, the legal conclusions in the panel's own ruling may become undone as the basic facts of the case are quite different from what the Trump administration originally claimed.
lawandcrime.com/high-profile...
9th Circuit reverses victory for Trump admin in National Guard case after feds get caught lying
By Friday, the full 9th Circuit administratively stayed the panel's own stay – "[w]ithout objection from the panel."
lawandcrime.com
October 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
tRump minons straight-up lying to the court... NO... say it ain't so....
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... Now, however, the legal conclusions in the panel's own ruling may become undone as the basic facts of the case are quite different from what the Trump administration originally claimed.
lawandcrime.com/high-profile...
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... Now, however, the legal conclusions in the panel's own ruling may become undone as the basic facts of the case are quite different from what the Trump administration originally claimed.
lawandcrime.com/high-profile...
Dems are still holding strong against Republican game-plaing with this shutdown.
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
October 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Dems are still holding strong against Republican game-plaing with this shutdown.
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
FAFO..🤷🏻♀️
.. Trump enjoyed immense popularity with farmers before his victory in the 2024 election, going on to win over three-quarters of farming-dependent counties...
www.newsweek.com/sold-us-out-...
.. Trump enjoyed immense popularity with farmers before his victory in the 2024 election, going on to win over three-quarters of farming-dependent counties...
www.newsweek.com/sold-us-out-...
‘Sold us out’: Farmers outraged at Trump’s Argentina beef deal
Experts doubt whether the president's plan to import Argentinian beef would lower domestic prices.
www.newsweek.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM
FAFO..🤷🏻♀️
.. Trump enjoyed immense popularity with farmers before his victory in the 2024 election, going on to win over three-quarters of farming-dependent counties...
www.newsweek.com/sold-us-out-...
.. Trump enjoyed immense popularity with farmers before his victory in the 2024 election, going on to win over three-quarters of farming-dependent counties...
www.newsweek.com/sold-us-out-...
... If ICE agents are nearby, it instructs people to blow three short bursts. If they’re actively detaining someone, users should sound the alarm by blowing one long, continuous whistle.
www.wbez.org/immigration/...
www.wbez.org/immigration/...
To stand up to ICE agents, some Chicagoans are arming themselves with whistles
The plastic whistles have become a way to loudly resist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and warn those who may be in danger.
www.wbez.org
October 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
... If ICE agents are nearby, it instructs people to blow three short bursts. If they’re actively detaining someone, users should sound the alarm by blowing one long, continuous whistle.
www.wbez.org/immigration/...
www.wbez.org/immigration/...