Katherine
@sallmander.bsky.social
Currently a blue dot in very Red West Virginia. Seeking sanity, Blue connections and conversations. Former government employed Gen. Attorney ethnics mostly. Retired and growing vegetables and hopefully me. #somethingnew
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I care deeply. It can be overwhelming. …..
But it’s less overwhelming if we know we are in this together like an immense flock of birds in synchronous flight. We can buoy each other up and cover a lot of ground.
I care deeply. It can be overwhelming. …..
But it’s less overwhelming if we know we are in this together like an immense flock of birds in synchronous flight. We can buoy each other up and cover a lot of ground.
I Care Deeply About...
How to Take Back Our Power
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January 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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I care deeply. It can be overwhelming. …..
But it’s less overwhelming if we know we are in this together like an immense flock of birds in synchronous flight. We can buoy each other up and cover a lot of ground.
I care deeply. It can be overwhelming. …..
But it’s less overwhelming if we know we are in this together like an immense flock of birds in synchronous flight. We can buoy each other up and cover a lot of ground.
The idea of birthright citizenship
On the culture of a constitutional clause
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January 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
January 28, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Holocaust survivor Reva Kibort remembered when the German soldiers came to Warsaw, Poland.
At first, she said, "they weren't so bad." But, she was later transported to a concentration camp.
She shared her experience in a 2018 episode of Brief But Spectacular.
At first, she said, "they weren't so bad." But, she was later transported to a concentration camp.
She shared her experience in a 2018 episode of Brief But Spectacular.
'Whenever you see injustices at all, you have to speak up'
Holocaust survivor Reva Kibort remembers when the German soldiers came to Warsaw, Poland, and at first, she says, "they weren't so bad." But soon enough she ...
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January 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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OMG. As a former Chief Counsel attorney in Ethics division (retired) I’m so scared after reading this.
When are the Democrats going to act ? Never?
OMG. As a former Chief Counsel attorney in Ethics division (retired) I’m so scared after reading this.
When are the Democrats going to act ? Never?
Applicants for the federal government are now being asked to prove when they had their moment of “MAGA revelation.”
Career civil servants are being interrogated about who they voted for.
Career civil servants are being interrogated about who they voted for.
Loyalty tests and MAGA checks: Inside the Trump White House's intense screening of job-seekers
Job-seekers hoping to join the new Trump administration are facing a series of intense loyalty tests.
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January 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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OMG. As a former Chief Counsel attorney in Ethics division (retired) I’m so scared after reading this.
When are the Democrats going to act ? Never?
OMG. As a former Chief Counsel attorney in Ethics division (retired) I’m so scared after reading this.
When are the Democrats going to act ? Never?
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The Daily Beans is a women-owned and operated progressive news podcast for your morning commute brought to you by the Webby award-winning host of Mueller, She Wrote, Allison Gill, and comedian/fund-ra...
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January 27, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Donald Trump has promised retribution. When you hear that a Trump foe is under investigation, be skeptical. When you read about anonymous leaks against pro-democracy leaders, consider that it may be part of an effort to discredit their work. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
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January 27, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I ran @USAID health programs for the last 3 years. Trump’s 90 day Stop Work Order on foreign assistance does serious damage to the world and the US. Examples:🧵
January 27, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Friends, we can’t let the perfect be the enemy of good, but we can be more selective about where we spend our coin.
This link that lets you search a brand and see what’s up. Maybe it’s time to support companies that align closest with our values.
#GoodsUniteUs
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This link that lets you search a brand and see what’s up. Maybe it’s time to support companies that align closest with our values.
#GoodsUniteUs
www.goodsuniteus.com
Home - Goods Unite Us
At Goods Unite Us, we run political background checks on thousands of brands and companies so you can put your money where your vote is.
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January 27, 2025 at 3:05 AM
ICE is trying to deport Native American people to Mexico. This one from the Mescalero Apache Tribe.
That's right. People indigenous to the United States, tribal members. ICE is trying to remove them from the US.
This is the second verified incident I've heard about.
We were here 1st.
#ICE
That's right. People indigenous to the United States, tribal members. ICE is trying to remove them from the US.
This is the second verified incident I've heard about.
We were here 1st.
#ICE
January 27, 2025 at 3:04 AM
This is worth a watch. Listen to Michael Fanone after the trash is done speaking. Pass it on.
January 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
January 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business.
Costco
Meijer
Kroger
Giant Grocery
Ben & Jerry’s
Ulta, Macy’s
Old Navy
Nordstrom’s
TJ Maxx
GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…)
Dollar Tree
Walgreens
Wegmans
Costco
Meijer
Kroger
Giant Grocery
Ben & Jerry’s
Ulta, Macy’s
Old Navy
Nordstrom’s
TJ Maxx
GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…)
Dollar Tree
Walgreens
Wegmans
January 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Integrity lives still
January 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Integrity lives still
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Do this
Do this
If you are a federal employee, it is advised to set your social media accounts to private to prevent outside viewership, as reports suggest that loyalty screenings have begun.
January 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Do this
Do this
Starting this week’s podcast with the question on so many minds: Do you think Donald Trump won this election?
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Watch the full episode here! youtu.be/U4UrPztK92o
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Watch the full episode here! youtu.be/U4UrPztK92o
Did Trump Win the Election Fairly?
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
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January 26, 2025 at 4:13 AM
I good F off letter from an Inspector General with actual integrity!!
January 26, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I good F off letter from an Inspector General with actual integrity!!
January 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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I love this quote by poet Philip Booth…
“I strongly feel that every poem, every work of art, everything that is well done, well made, well said, genuinely given, adds to our chances of survival by making the world and our lives more habitable.”
I love this quote by poet Philip Booth…
“I strongly feel that every poem, every work of art, everything that is well done, well made, well said, genuinely given, adds to our chances of survival by making the world and our lives more habitable.”
The Animal Guide You Didn't Know You Needed...
A Venus Day Love List
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January 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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I love this quote by poet Philip Booth…
“I strongly feel that every poem, every work of art, everything that is well done, well made, well said, genuinely given, adds to our chances of survival by making the world and our lives more habitable.”
I love this quote by poet Philip Booth…
“I strongly feel that every poem, every work of art, everything that is well done, well made, well said, genuinely given, adds to our chances of survival by making the world and our lives more habitable.”
He literally took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution on Monday.
Since then, he's tried to overrule 14A (birthright citizenship) and is now challenging 22A (terms limits for the president).
Seems odd.
Since then, he's tried to overrule 14A (birthright citizenship) and is now challenging 22A (terms limits for the president).
Seems odd.
January 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH**
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
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* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
Egg prices are soaring again. Here’s why and what to expect
Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.
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January 24, 2025 at 4:59 AM