Valerie Learning
@valerie-learning.bsky.social
She/her. Fermenter, baker, knitter, RA,retired library lady, bird nerd.
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Sen. Alex Padilla: "This isn't about one comedian or one television personality or any one network. It's about whether we as Americans still have the freedom to laugh at those in power, to question authority, and to tell the truth without fear of retribution."
September 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Sen. Alex Padilla: "This isn't about one comedian or one television personality or any one network. It's about whether we as Americans still have the freedom to laugh at those in power, to question authority, and to tell the truth without fear of retribution."
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We’re on the verge of a government shutdown because Republicans refuse to fix the health care emergency in America.
I’m on my way to the Senate floor to sound the alarm.
I’m on my way to the Senate floor to sound the alarm.
September 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We’re on the verge of a government shutdown because Republicans refuse to fix the health care emergency in America.
I’m on my way to the Senate floor to sound the alarm.
I’m on my way to the Senate floor to sound the alarm.
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Hospitals across Washington state are being forced to lay off staff, reducing services because of GOP health care cuts.
This is real. And it’s happening because Republicans chose tax cuts for billionaires over health care for our families.
I'm fighting to repeal these cuts.
This is real. And it’s happening because Republicans chose tax cuts for billionaires over health care for our families.
I'm fighting to repeal these cuts.
Seattle Children’s to cut 150 jobs, citing loss of federal funds
The hospital says 154 employees will be laid off and 350 open positions eliminated in November.
www.king5.com
September 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Hospitals across Washington state are being forced to lay off staff, reducing services because of GOP health care cuts.
This is real. And it’s happening because Republicans chose tax cuts for billionaires over health care for our families.
I'm fighting to repeal these cuts.
This is real. And it’s happening because Republicans chose tax cuts for billionaires over health care for our families.
I'm fighting to repeal these cuts.
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This is the playbook, folks.
If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away.
Do not be quiet in this moment.
If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away.
Do not be quiet in this moment.
September 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This is the playbook, folks.
If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away.
Do not be quiet in this moment.
If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away.
Do not be quiet in this moment.
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An apology is insufficient. Everyone email foxfeedback@foxnews.com and tell them Kilmeade must be fired immediately. #GoodTrouble
“I apologize for that extremely callous remark”
Fox’s Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying “just kill them” with “involuntary lethal injection” re: mentally ill homeless people
Fox’s Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying “just kill them” with “involuntary lethal injection” re: mentally ill homeless people
September 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
An apology is insufficient. Everyone email foxfeedback@foxnews.com and tell them Kilmeade must be fired immediately. #GoodTrouble
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Self-reliance doesn't have to be about prepping for the Apacolypse. It’s about knowing how to function when shit happens.
#TheOutpost
41 No-BS Skills To Rely Less On The System
www.therusticelk.com/41-ways-to-b...
#TheOutpost
41 No-BS Skills To Rely Less On The System
www.therusticelk.com/41-ways-to-b...
41 Ways to Become More Self-Sufficient
You can become more self-sufficient, no matter where you live! Here are 41 great ways to become less dependent on the store and live more self-sufficient, today
www.therusticelk.com
September 14, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Self-reliance doesn't have to be about prepping for the Apacolypse. It’s about knowing how to function when shit happens.
#TheOutpost
41 No-BS Skills To Rely Less On The System
www.therusticelk.com/41-ways-to-b...
#TheOutpost
41 No-BS Skills To Rely Less On The System
www.therusticelk.com/41-ways-to-b...
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It's in no way a solution to our current problems, but try to do something nice for someone you don't know today or this week. It'll make you feel better. Just try it.
September 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It's in no way a solution to our current problems, but try to do something nice for someone you don't know today or this week. It'll make you feel better. Just try it.
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On Wednesday, Brian Kilmeade went on national television and called for homeless people to be killed by lethal injection. "Just kill 'em," he said.
There hasn't been one word about it in The New York Times or The Washington Post or USA Today.
There hasn't been one word about it in The New York Times or The Washington Post or USA Today.
September 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
On Wednesday, Brian Kilmeade went on national television and called for homeless people to be killed by lethal injection. "Just kill 'em," he said.
There hasn't been one word about it in The New York Times or The Washington Post or USA Today.
There hasn't been one word about it in The New York Times or The Washington Post or USA Today.
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Block every goddamn Very Online dipshit who cheers shit like this on. They don't care about your safety. They don't care about your family's safety. They don't care about vulnerable people. They don't about the enduring consequences of political violence for all of us. They're selfish dumbasses.
September 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Block every goddamn Very Online dipshit who cheers shit like this on. They don't care about your safety. They don't care about your family's safety. They don't care about vulnerable people. They don't about the enduring consequences of political violence for all of us. They're selfish dumbasses.
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Charlie Kirk called me a ‘lunatic’ and a ‘prostitute’ and demanded I be deported.
Nothing, *nothing*, justifies killing him, or robbing his kids of their dad.
We don’t know the identity or motive of the shooter but murder can *never* be the response to political disagreements.
Nothing, *nothing*, justifies killing him, or robbing his kids of their dad.
We don’t know the identity or motive of the shooter but murder can *never* be the response to political disagreements.
September 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Charlie Kirk called me a ‘lunatic’ and a ‘prostitute’ and demanded I be deported.
Nothing, *nothing*, justifies killing him, or robbing his kids of their dad.
We don’t know the identity or motive of the shooter but murder can *never* be the response to political disagreements.
Nothing, *nothing*, justifies killing him, or robbing his kids of their dad.
We don’t know the identity or motive of the shooter but murder can *never* be the response to political disagreements.
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Several states have issued orders or taken similar actions to protect access to COVID vaccines including: CO, MA, MD, MN, NM, NY, PA, WA
Please call your Governor's office and demand that they take action to make sure COVID vaccines are accessible to everyone!
Please call your Governor's office and demand that they take action to make sure COVID vaccines are accessible to everyone!
September 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Several states have issued orders or taken similar actions to protect access to COVID vaccines including: CO, MA, MD, MN, NM, NY, PA, WA
Please call your Governor's office and demand that they take action to make sure COVID vaccines are accessible to everyone!
Please call your Governor's office and demand that they take action to make sure COVID vaccines are accessible to everyone!
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That part 👇👇👇
It's wild how politely asking grown ass adults to wear masks and stop coughing on produce was the second coming of Stalin. But military takeovers of cities based on who they elected is totally cool patriot freedom USA.
September 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
That part 👇👇👇
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Theres.... a new artist meme going around where you describe your style in detail with 3 samples and babes if that doesn't sound like training data i dont know what is
September 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Millions of Americans are about to get a notice letting them know their health care premiums are going to SKYROCKET.
Families are going to face higher costs & potentially even lose their coverage.
Democrats have a bill to stop it, but Republicans are REFUSING to even lift a finger.
Families are going to face higher costs & potentially even lose their coverage.
Democrats have a bill to stop it, but Republicans are REFUSING to even lift a finger.
September 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Millions of Americans are about to get a notice letting them know their health care premiums are going to SKYROCKET.
Families are going to face higher costs & potentially even lose their coverage.
Democrats have a bill to stop it, but Republicans are REFUSING to even lift a finger.
Families are going to face higher costs & potentially even lose their coverage.
Democrats have a bill to stop it, but Republicans are REFUSING to even lift a finger.
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“The only reason the system hasn’t already collapsed is that the mission-driven staffers who remain are each doing the work of five people. They are holding Social Security together with shoestrings and chewing gum— but they can’t do it forever.”
No we can’t. We really can’t. 💔💔💔
No we can’t. We really can’t. 💔💔💔
thehill.com
September 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
“The only reason the system hasn’t already collapsed is that the mission-driven staffers who remain are each doing the work of five people. They are holding Social Security together with shoestrings and chewing gum— but they can’t do it forever.”
No we can’t. We really can’t. 💔💔💔
No we can’t. We really can’t. 💔💔💔
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Yo-Yo Ma and James Taylor at Tanglewood
YouTube video by James Taylor
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September 6, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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Just spoke with my CDC sources.
They said RFK Jr. has ordered officials to hide tuberculosis cases, even as three active TB cases were just reported in Maine. He’s also suppressing bird flu reports.
Pandemics don’t start with viruses they start with secrecy.
RFK Jr. must resign now!
They said RFK Jr. has ordered officials to hide tuberculosis cases, even as three active TB cases were just reported in Maine. He’s also suppressing bird flu reports.
Pandemics don’t start with viruses they start with secrecy.
RFK Jr. must resign now!
September 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Just spoke with my CDC sources.
They said RFK Jr. has ordered officials to hide tuberculosis cases, even as three active TB cases were just reported in Maine. He’s also suppressing bird flu reports.
Pandemics don’t start with viruses they start with secrecy.
RFK Jr. must resign now!
They said RFK Jr. has ordered officials to hide tuberculosis cases, even as three active TB cases were just reported in Maine. He’s also suppressing bird flu reports.
Pandemics don’t start with viruses they start with secrecy.
RFK Jr. must resign now!
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The Enchantments in the Cascades is a beautiful stretch of land across 900 miles of trails.
Last year, there were 11 wilderness rangers patrolling the Enchantments.
This year, there’s ONE—thanks to Trump.
I'm fighting to fund our forest service and SAVE OUR PUBLIC LANDS.
Last year, there were 11 wilderness rangers patrolling the Enchantments.
This year, there’s ONE—thanks to Trump.
I'm fighting to fund our forest service and SAVE OUR PUBLIC LANDS.
September 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The Enchantments in the Cascades is a beautiful stretch of land across 900 miles of trails.
Last year, there were 11 wilderness rangers patrolling the Enchantments.
This year, there’s ONE—thanks to Trump.
I'm fighting to fund our forest service and SAVE OUR PUBLIC LANDS.
Last year, there were 11 wilderness rangers patrolling the Enchantments.
This year, there’s ONE—thanks to Trump.
I'm fighting to fund our forest service and SAVE OUR PUBLIC LANDS.
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New category unlocked. #AltMilitary 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
🇺🇸 National Guard soldier speaks out: “I swore an oath to defend our constitution… seeking refuge is not an act of violence. Locking people up for it is.”
September 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
New category unlocked. #AltMilitary 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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RFKJ: Anybody can get the booster. We don’t recommend it.
Warren: if you don’t recommend it, people can’t get it.
RFK: I’m not taking it away. Most Americans will be able to get it for free. I’m not going to recommend drugs for which there is not clinical data.
THERE IS TONS OF CLINICAL DATA.
Warren: if you don’t recommend it, people can’t get it.
RFK: I’m not taking it away. Most Americans will be able to get it for free. I’m not going to recommend drugs for which there is not clinical data.
THERE IS TONS OF CLINICAL DATA.
September 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
RFKJ: Anybody can get the booster. We don’t recommend it.
Warren: if you don’t recommend it, people can’t get it.
RFK: I’m not taking it away. Most Americans will be able to get it for free. I’m not going to recommend drugs for which there is not clinical data.
THERE IS TONS OF CLINICAL DATA.
Warren: if you don’t recommend it, people can’t get it.
RFK: I’m not taking it away. Most Americans will be able to get it for free. I’m not going to recommend drugs for which there is not clinical data.
THERE IS TONS OF CLINICAL DATA.
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Your periodic reminder that mRNA vaccines are a scientific and public health game-changer. Those that have been approved have passed stringent efficacy and safety checks. They protect you and your child against potentially fatal diseases. You may, however, get a sore arm.
September 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Your periodic reminder that mRNA vaccines are a scientific and public health game-changer. Those that have been approved have passed stringent efficacy and safety checks. They protect you and your child against potentially fatal diseases. You may, however, get a sore arm.
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Wow, Florida at it again… planning to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, even for schoolkids. Don’t let the facts of decades of preventing outbreaks and protecting public health get in the way.
DeSantis administration pushes to eliminate all vaccine mandates in Florida • Florida Phoenix
School children, college students, and even nursing home residents would no longer have to be vaccinated against infectious diseases and viruses if Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and his boss, ...
floridaphoenix.com
September 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Wow, Florida at it again… planning to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, even for schoolkids. Don’t let the facts of decades of preventing outbreaks and protecting public health get in the way.
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Late Saturday night, with little to no notice, the US government sent private transportation contractors to shelters housing unaccompanied immigrant children with the intent to take away and illegally repatriate our child clients to Guatemala against their wishes.
September 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Late Saturday night, with little to no notice, the US government sent private transportation contractors to shelters housing unaccompanied immigrant children with the intent to take away and illegally repatriate our child clients to Guatemala against their wishes.
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Many of us are still trying to save you.
But you don’t want to hear that the pandemic is ongoing. That everyone is at risk of long COVID. That you should wear an n95 in public.
As a healthcare worker who has watched patients & colleagues die & become disabled for 5 years: put on a fucking mask.
But you don’t want to hear that the pandemic is ongoing. That everyone is at risk of long COVID. That you should wear an n95 in public.
As a healthcare worker who has watched patients & colleagues die & become disabled for 5 years: put on a fucking mask.
September 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Many of us are still trying to save you.
But you don’t want to hear that the pandemic is ongoing. That everyone is at risk of long COVID. That you should wear an n95 in public.
As a healthcare worker who has watched patients & colleagues die & become disabled for 5 years: put on a fucking mask.
But you don’t want to hear that the pandemic is ongoing. That everyone is at risk of long COVID. That you should wear an n95 in public.
As a healthcare worker who has watched patients & colleagues die & become disabled for 5 years: put on a fucking mask.