veejayzed.bsky.social
@veejayzed.bsky.social
USAFR Retired; Kent State U. Alum
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The disturbing reports on the Trump administration’s changes to what constitutes “hate incidents” are dangerous — and similar to what they are doing at our National Parks. It is shameful, and every American should denounce it.
November 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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SHOP EARLY, STAY HOME
November 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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The New York Times' story about Trump calling for the execution of members of Congress ran on Page 16 today, with an itty-bitty promo on the front about halfway down the page.
No wonder Trump thinks he can get away with anything.
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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We didn’t fight against fascism, racism, and tyranny only to pretend the symbols tied to that history are less harmful now. Thankfully this has been walked back, because this was the opposite of what our country needs.

Our standards must be ever higher.

www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
In reversal, Coast Guard again classifies swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The new order came hours after The Post reported the service would instead classify such symbols “potentially divisive” under guidelines set for release next month.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Putin’s aggression won't stop in Ukraine, as he tests NATO's defenses by sending drones and fighter jets across the alliance’s eastern flank borders.

That’s why I’m pushing for the U.S. to work hand-in-hand with our allies to strengthen their air defenses and defend every inch of NATO territory.
NATO’s Hill allies are kicking into gear
NATO’s defenders on Capitol Hill aren’t planning to let the Trump administration diminish U.S. support for the transatlantic alliance without a fight — even as the Pentagon moves to draw down U.S. tro...
www.politico.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Since arriving in Congress — as the first Black Congressman ever elected in Colorado history — I’ve worked to deliver real results.

Last year, I had 8 pieces of legislation signed into law — the second most in the entire House!

Grateful for opportunity to serve. We’re just getting started!
Joe Neguse named most effective Democratic lawmaker
Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse was named the most effective Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives in both environment and public lands policy areas this week, according to a news rel...
www.steamboatpilot.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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I'm watching @crow.house.gov too.
I go where the fight is. From my days as an Army Ranger to my service in Congress. Now, the fight is to defend Colorado and stand up to Donald Trump.

Read more about it in David Ignatius’: “Rising House Democrat Jason Crow is a voice for the angry middle”

Full profile here: wapo.st/48a09tY
Opinion | This rising House Democrat is a voice for the angry middle
Why I’m keeping an eye on the politcal trajectory of Jason Crow, a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan.
wapo.st
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Feeding Americans: too expensive. Rebranding the Pentagon to stroke the ego of small, weak-minded men: worth $2 billion.
About half of what it was going to cost to fully fund SNAP in November during the shutdown.
November 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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At the same time the NY Times was hyping Hillary Clinton's emails, it had a reporter with emails from Jeffrey Epstein that were highly damaging to Trump.

The more NYT apologists try to minimize this the clearer it becomes that they don't understand why much of the public doesn't trust legacy media.
November 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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This picture is worth 1,000 words.
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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I’m proud to have held 17 public town halls this year — more than most members of Congress in the entire country — including our most recent one in Granby last week.

It is long past time for my Republican colleagues to start doing the same!
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Over $5 billion in emergency funding is available TODAY to fund SNAP benefits for families and children across the country.

The Trump administration’s refusal to release these funds is immoral — and unlawful.
October 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Rob Jetten beats out Geert Wilders
The Dutch choose optimism over anti-immigrant populism
Rob Jetten beats out Geert Wilders
econ.st
October 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Any media person who blames "our divisive politics" for the current shutdown is doing a favor for the Republicans who refuse to negotiate with Democrats to end it.
October 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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The proposed acquisition of Tegna — the parent company of 9News — by Nexstar, would make it the largest local broadcasting company in the country & threaten local journalism in Colorado and beyond.

Proud to partner with @bennet.senate.gov in imploring the FCC to reject it.
October 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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AOC: There was a day before his presidency, and there will be a day after — and it belongs to us.
October 27, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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@governorwalz.mn.gov is right: This shutdown is owned by Republicans. They're enabling an "authoritarian president" and focusing on nonsense like "a damn ballroom" while people are "gonna be lined up out here to get food", including vets and military families.

Don't lose the plot.
October 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Democracy requires decency.

Our democracy is devolving because we neglected to demand common decency of the most powerful individual in our country; the President.
October 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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"Destruction of federal property is a federal crime-18 U.S. Code § 1361 defines it as willfully injuring or committing any depredation of U.S. gov't property-Damage exceeding $1k is a felony w/ a fine-up to 10 yrs in prison or both"

Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
October 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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A man was arrested for playing Darth Vader's theme music, "The Imperial March," behind National Guard troops walking through Logan Circle.

Now the ACLU is suing on his behalf. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
October 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Donald Trump's masked agents believe that their actions are immune from investigation or accountability — they're not.

I've signed an Executive Order today establishing the Illinois Accountability Commission to create a public record and capture the impact on our communities.
October 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Up to 100,000 Coloradans could lose their health coverage if ACA premium tax credits aren’t extended.

This is an issue of life and death. Republicans must come to the table now to prevent the loss of this lifeline before it’s too late.
October 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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A phoney, unauthorized war.

Just lawless killing.
Trump: "The cartels are waging war on America, and just as I promised in the campaign, we are waging war on them."
October 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Perfect metaphor.
October 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Tough times require tough resolve.

Today, against NATO and the EU, Russia doesn’t stand a chance.
But we must stick together.

And that is the message we take to the NATO Summit next week.

My speech in the #EPlenary
June 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM