Valerie Kuklenski
@valeriekuklenski.bsky.social
Midwest native, Southern Californian for decades. Former journalist, retired contracts paralegal. Former American still living in the US.
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Happy Thanksgiving! We’re thankful for all of you, for the voices that rise up, the hearts that refuse to back down, and the courage that keeps the resistance moving forward. Tomorrow, there will be more of us. 💚✊
November 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! We’re thankful for all of you, for the voices that rise up, the hearts that refuse to back down, and the courage that keeps the resistance moving forward. Tomorrow, there will be more of us. 💚✊
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"It's not about how old you are, it's about how old your ideas are." Graham Platner, a Democrat running to replace Susan Collins to represent Maine in the U.S. Senate, talks with Jen Psaki about what's behind the generational battles taking place within the Democratic Party.
October 15, 2025 at 2:19 AM
"It's not about how old you are, it's about how old your ideas are." Graham Platner, a Democrat running to replace Susan Collins to represent Maine in the U.S. Senate, talks with Jen Psaki about what's behind the generational battles taking place within the Democratic Party.
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Chicago roads are looking pretty icy, might be time for some salt. Strange for September, but you can never be too prepared.
September 7, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Chicago roads are looking pretty icy, might be time for some salt. Strange for September, but you can never be too prepared.
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EXCLUSIVE: Democratic voters loathe partisan redistricting.
But they support California doing it to counter Texas, according to a new national poll.
But they support California doing it to counter Texas, according to a new national poll.
National poll: Majority of Democrats back California’s effort to counter Texas despite claims of hating gerrymandering
Democratic voters drop their aversion to redistricting when it means fighting Republicans.
www.politico.com
August 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Democratic voters loathe partisan redistricting.
But they support California doing it to counter Texas, according to a new national poll.
But they support California doing it to counter Texas, according to a new national poll.
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The Republicans are alphas but also live in perpetual fear of stepping foot outside.
By the way, Charlie’s bio says he lives in Arizona, which has higher violent crime per capita than New York.
By the way, Charlie’s bio says he lives in Arizona, which has higher violent crime per capita than New York.
July 29, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The Republicans are alphas but also live in perpetual fear of stepping foot outside.
By the way, Charlie’s bio says he lives in Arizona, which has higher violent crime per capita than New York.
By the way, Charlie’s bio says he lives in Arizona, which has higher violent crime per capita than New York.
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Full interview!
Epstein accuser Maria Farmer and her attorney Jennifer Freeman talk with Jen Psaki about why Ghislaine Maxwell is definitely not a victim in the Epstein story, and why she flagged Donald Trump to the FBI.
Part 1
youtu.be/XEh__2C2vbA?...
Part 2
youtu.be/-ZLhlQBzG8s?...
Epstein accuser Maria Farmer and her attorney Jennifer Freeman talk with Jen Psaki about why Ghislaine Maxwell is definitely not a victim in the Epstein story, and why she flagged Donald Trump to the FBI.
Part 1
youtu.be/XEh__2C2vbA?...
Part 2
youtu.be/-ZLhlQBzG8s?...
EPSTEIN ACCUSER SPEAKS OUT: Gives voice to victims of Epstein, Maxwell abuse
YouTube video by MSNBC
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July 25, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Full interview!
Epstein accuser Maria Farmer and her attorney Jennifer Freeman talk with Jen Psaki about why Ghislaine Maxwell is definitely not a victim in the Epstein story, and why she flagged Donald Trump to the FBI.
Part 1
youtu.be/XEh__2C2vbA?...
Part 2
youtu.be/-ZLhlQBzG8s?...
Epstein accuser Maria Farmer and her attorney Jennifer Freeman talk with Jen Psaki about why Ghislaine Maxwell is definitely not a victim in the Epstein story, and why she flagged Donald Trump to the FBI.
Part 1
youtu.be/XEh__2C2vbA?...
Part 2
youtu.be/-ZLhlQBzG8s?...
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"Donald Trump was a Democrat when I reported him. So him saying that this was a Republican thing? This is not a partisan thing. This is pedophilia. Anyone can be a pedophile." Maria Farmer, who spoke out about Jeffrey Epstein's abuses, responds to a White House statement about her accusations.
July 25, 2025 at 4:58 AM
"Donald Trump was a Democrat when I reported him. So him saying that this was a Republican thing? This is not a partisan thing. This is pedophilia. Anyone can be a pedophile." Maria Farmer, who spoke out about Jeffrey Epstein's abuses, responds to a White House statement about her accusations.
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Discovery in Trump’s lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal is going to be very interesting. Grab the popcorn.
July 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Discovery in Trump’s lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal is going to be very interesting. Grab the popcorn.
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"...one of the hopes that we had from the very beginning of this campaign was to move our political instinct from lecturing to listening." @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social talks with @jenpsaki.msnbc.com about lessons for Democrats from his campaign.
June 26, 2025 at 2:14 AM
"...one of the hopes that we had from the very beginning of this campaign was to move our political instinct from lecturing to listening." @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social talks with @jenpsaki.msnbc.com about lessons for Democrats from his campaign.
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Wow. Thomas Massie is a Republican Congressman.
June 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Wow. Thomas Massie is a Republican Congressman.
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They’re going to try to make you feel insane for opposing this war. They’ll ignore protests and downplay any opposition. They’ll try to strongarm you into submission.
They did it with Iraq and they’ll do it again.
And then a few years later they’ll pretend they were with you all along.
They did it with Iraq and they’ll do it again.
And then a few years later they’ll pretend they were with you all along.
June 22, 2025 at 4:28 AM
They’re going to try to make you feel insane for opposing this war. They’ll ignore protests and downplay any opposition. They’ll try to strongarm you into submission.
They did it with Iraq and they’ll do it again.
And then a few years later they’ll pretend they were with you all along.
They did it with Iraq and they’ll do it again.
And then a few years later they’ll pretend they were with you all along.
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If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
June 22, 2025 at 2:47 AM
If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
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This is illegal.
This is illegal.
Did I mention this is illegal?
This is illegal.
Did I mention this is illegal?
US military troops deployed to Los Angeles are allowed to temporarily detain individuals until law enforcement agents arrive to arrest them, a senior US military official said reut.rs/3FIzrgN
Troops in Los Angeles can temporarily detain individuals, but no arrest authorities
U.S. military troops deployed to Los Angeles are allowed to temporarily detain individuals until law enforcement agents arrive to arrest them, a senior U.S. military official said on Wednesday.
reut.rs
June 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This is illegal.
This is illegal.
Did I mention this is illegal?
This is illegal.
Did I mention this is illegal?
Give me your tired, your poor… except all of you.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday restricted the entry of travelers to the United States from more than a dozen countries, resurrecting and expanding sweeping restrictions from his first term that are expected to draw swift legal challenges.
It is slated to go into effect June 9.
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It is slated to go into effect June 9.
wapo.st/3HsquIS
June 5, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Give me your tired, your poor… except all of you.
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Welp..https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2025/06/04/trump-health-inspection-violations-golf-club-bedminster/
Trump Golf Club Received 18 Health Code Violations In May Inspection
The club received a score of 32 out of 100, with nine critical violations, including food contamination risks and hand-washing sinks lacking soap or paper towels.
www.forbes.com
June 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Welp..https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2025/06/04/trump-health-inspection-violations-golf-club-bedminster/
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Another win!!! Now release him. A federal judge just ruled that the law used to detain Mr. Khalil is likely unconstitutional. Why? Because it’s too vague and was never meant to apply to someone like him a U.S. resident who never left the country.
May 29, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Another win!!! Now release him. A federal judge just ruled that the law used to detain Mr. Khalil is likely unconstitutional. Why? Because it’s too vague and was never meant to apply to someone like him a U.S. resident who never left the country.
One day, not too far off, a scandal will erupt in the WH, which will become known as The Changing Table Affair.
It will be set in motion when virtually every worker in the West Wing and the Residence quits rather than be forced onto POTUS diaper duty.
It will be set in motion when virtually every worker in the West Wing and the Residence quits rather than be forced onto POTUS diaper duty.
May 26, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Jen is right. I used the official site for a factcheck and then source material the one time I wrote an opinion piece for the LA Daily News, with our ME Ron Kaye’s blessing. I had the kernel of what I wanted to write, but I needed the historic record to back up my assertion.
It turns out, not only is the White House slacking on posting transcripts of Donald Trump's remarks (as previously reported youtu.be/lrxaGebfNmI) but now NBC News reports that existing transcripts are being removed, avoiding the awkwardness of having to transcribe Trump.
May 23, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Jen is right. I used the official site for a factcheck and then source material the one time I wrote an opinion piece for the LA Daily News, with our ME Ron Kaye’s blessing. I had the kernel of what I wanted to write, but I needed the historic record to back up my assertion.
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oh. and. also.
edition.cnn.com/2025/05/19/u...
edition.cnn.com/2025/05/19/u...
Close call at LaGuardia Airport prompts FAA, NTSB investigations | CNN
A close call earlier this month at LaGuardia Airport in New York City between two commercial jets is under investigation, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board c...
edition.cnn.com
May 20, 2025 at 4:52 AM
oh. and. also.
edition.cnn.com/2025/05/19/u...
edition.cnn.com/2025/05/19/u...
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Today on Mother’s Day, let’s remember every mother deserves a livable wage, affordable child care, paid family leave, and the ability to retire with dignity.
America must become a nation which treats all mothers and their kids with the respect and dignity they deserve.
America must become a nation which treats all mothers and their kids with the respect and dignity they deserve.
May 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Today on Mother’s Day, let’s remember every mother deserves a livable wage, affordable child care, paid family leave, and the ability to retire with dignity.
America must become a nation which treats all mothers and their kids with the respect and dignity they deserve.
America must become a nation which treats all mothers and their kids with the respect and dignity they deserve.
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Breaking: Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka (D) has just been arrested by the Trump administration after he was protesting outside of an ICE facility.
May 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Breaking: Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka (D) has just been arrested by the Trump administration after he was protesting outside of an ICE facility.
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I don't know who needs to hear this, but EVERY FUCKING RETAILER needs to show the tariffs next to the price -- not just Amazon.
Walmart, Target, ALL OF THEM. It's a fucking tax, why shouldn't we see it?
I want to know exactly how much trump's tariffs are jacking my prices up. DON'T YOU?
Walmart, Target, ALL OF THEM. It's a fucking tax, why shouldn't we see it?
I want to know exactly how much trump's tariffs are jacking my prices up. DON'T YOU?
April 30, 2025 at 3:35 AM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but EVERY FUCKING RETAILER needs to show the tariffs next to the price -- not just Amazon.
Walmart, Target, ALL OF THEM. It's a fucking tax, why shouldn't we see it?
I want to know exactly how much trump's tariffs are jacking my prices up. DON'T YOU?
Walmart, Target, ALL OF THEM. It's a fucking tax, why shouldn't we see it?
I want to know exactly how much trump's tariffs are jacking my prices up. DON'T YOU?
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April 30, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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