Kate Urbank
@urbankate.bsky.social
DC resident. Chief Food Rescuer. Mom, grandmom, sister, friend, neighbor—committed to community.
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Again: this is not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
It’s about priorities.
August 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Again: this is not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
It’s about priorities.
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The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 called for dismantling the NOAA, which provides warnings of natural disasters, such as the deadly floods in Texas. The irony is that Heritage wanted these cuts because it’s angry that NOAA helps prove the reality of climate change--the thing causing floods.
July 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 called for dismantling the NOAA, which provides warnings of natural disasters, such as the deadly floods in Texas. The irony is that Heritage wanted these cuts because it’s angry that NOAA helps prove the reality of climate change--the thing causing floods.
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It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
June 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
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This guy stole $10 million from the employees of his nursing home to buy himself a luxury yacht and Cartier watches. He PLED GUILTY.
And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.
And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.
And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner
www.nytimes.com
May 28, 2025 at 12:14 AM
This guy stole $10 million from the employees of his nursing home to buy himself a luxury yacht and Cartier watches. He PLED GUILTY.
And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.
And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.
And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
Seen at the thrift shop: guy wearing an Orgasm Donor t-shirt
May 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Seen at the thrift shop: guy wearing an Orgasm Donor t-shirt
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I want politics to be about a better everyday life.
Here's what that can look like:
Here's what that can look like:
April 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I want politics to be about a better everyday life.
Here's what that can look like:
Here's what that can look like:
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I have this radical lefty belief that voting should be easier than buying a gun.
April 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I have this radical lefty belief that voting should be easier than buying a gun.
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A great group gathered last evening in Fairfax to celebrate #FoodWastePreventionWeek and talk about food rescue. It’s always fun to gather in person and share stories and ideas. Love these food waste warriors!
April 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A great group gathered last evening in Fairfax to celebrate #FoodWastePreventionWeek and talk about food rescue. It’s always fun to gather in person and share stories and ideas. Love these food waste warriors!
It's #FoodWastePreventionWeek and I was pleased to appear on this week’s Foodie & The Beast podcast to talk about this national campaign that raises awareness about food waste & how to reduce it. Check out foodrescue.us/dc/ for details!
www.thelistareyouonit.com/foodie-&-the...
www.thelistareyouonit.com/foodie-&-the...
FOODIE & THE BEAST: APRIL 6, 2025
FULL STUDIO! Today’s Foodie & The Beast: The Gauntlet Has Been Thrown!-Who will take the crown in the Cherry Blossom-themed Cocktail Competition, sponsored by High Road Spirits? We’ve got th...
www.thelistareyouonit.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
It's #FoodWastePreventionWeek and I was pleased to appear on this week’s Foodie & The Beast podcast to talk about this national campaign that raises awareness about food waste & how to reduce it. Check out foodrescue.us/dc/ for details!
www.thelistareyouonit.com/foodie-&-the...
www.thelistareyouonit.com/foodie-&-the...
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Want to learn about rescuing food in the DMV? Are you already a food rescuer & have ideas to share? Do you just want to have a nice conversation? Let's have a coffee chat! We'll be posting up at 3 local cafes to talk about all things food rescue as part of #foodwastepreventionweek. Stop by & say hi!
April 1, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Want to learn about rescuing food in the DMV? Are you already a food rescuer & have ideas to share? Do you just want to have a nice conversation? Let's have a coffee chat! We'll be posting up at 3 local cafes to talk about all things food rescue as part of #foodwastepreventionweek. Stop by & say hi!
Might be the closest I get to seeing cherry blossoms. Thank you @wmata.com!
April 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Might be the closest I get to seeing cherry blossoms. Thank you @wmata.com!
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Booker: Strom Thurmond’s record always kind of just really irked me. That the longest speech on our great Senate floor was from someone who was trying to stop people like me from being in the Senate. So to surpass that became more important to me.
April 2, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Booker: Strom Thurmond’s record always kind of just really irked me. That the longest speech on our great Senate floor was from someone who was trying to stop people like me from being in the Senate. So to surpass that became more important to me.
“The average American leaves 53 pounds, or $329 worth, of food on the plate at restaurants every year”
Restaurateurs in big U.S. cities have noticed a surprising shift in diner behavior: They seem increasingly uninterested in taking home leftovers.
“I will look at the plates coming back to the kitchen and all the food we are throwing out, and I will ask if something is wrong.” nyti.ms/4ixYgtX
“I will look at the plates coming back to the kitchen and all the food we are throwing out, and I will ask if something is wrong.” nyti.ms/4ixYgtX
Is the Doggy Bag Dead?
Restaurateurs in big cities have noticed a somewhat surprising shift in diner behavior.
nyti.ms
March 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“The average American leaves 53 pounds, or $329 worth, of food on the plate at restaurants every year”
Mark your calendars for a fun night for a great cause this Fall!
Get ready for WE RESCUE 25! on Thursday September 18 at MLK Memorial Library 🤩 Expect great food & powerful stories celebrating the collective impact of food rescue.
Want to help make this night amazing? We’re looking for sponsors, auction items & event support! Email kate@foodrescue.us to join us 🧡
Want to help make this night amazing? We’re looking for sponsors, auction items & event support! Email kate@foodrescue.us to join us 🧡
March 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Mark your calendars for a fun night for a great cause this Fall!
Saw a city kid climbing a city tree
March 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Saw a city kid climbing a city tree
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The Trump administration last week moved to cut more than $1 billion in programs that helped schools and food banks buy fresh food and meat, leaving farmers and educators across the country worried about wide-ranging impacts.
USDA’s $1B in cuts leaves farmers and schools bracing for impact
The eliminated programs helped schools and food banks buy fresh food from local farmers and ranchers.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The Trump administration last week moved to cut more than $1 billion in programs that helped schools and food banks buy fresh food and meat, leaving farmers and educators across the country worried about wide-ranging impacts.
I will never tire of videos of people rescuing sea animals from fishing nets.
March 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I will never tire of videos of people rescuing sea animals from fishing nets.
Just googled protests happening in DC this week. Time to get out my Sharpies and poster board.
www.wusa9.com/article/news...
www.wusa9.com/article/news...
Protests happening in the DC-area this week
Here is a list of the organized peaceful gatherings happening in the area the week of Feb. 10.
www.wusa9.com
February 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Just googled protests happening in DC this week. Time to get out my Sharpies and poster board.
www.wusa9.com/article/news...
www.wusa9.com/article/news...