@carolineinva.bsky.social
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It is absolutely absurd that the USPS should be involved with mail in voting eligibility. Cross checking this eligibility should only be done by those counting ballots. Delivering the mail is the purpose of the USPS not deciding which mail-in ballots should be discarded...
June 24, 2026 at 5:58 PM
It is absolutely absurd that the USPS should be involved with mail in voting eligibility. Cross checking this eligibility should only be done by those counting ballots. Delivering the mail is the purpose of the USPS not deciding which mail-in ballots should be discarded...
I can’t help but think that one day some lucky kids will have them as grandparents reading them stories.
Michelle and I loved reading to this bright group of kids today!
We hope this new Chicago Public Library branch at the Obama Presidential Center will be a place where folks come to read, check out books, and connect with one another for years to come.
We hope this new Chicago Public Library branch at the Obama Presidential Center will be a place where folks come to read, check out books, and connect with one another for years to come.
June 20, 2026 at 10:15 AM
I can’t help but think that one day some lucky kids will have them as grandparents reading them stories.
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And just like that, it completely VANISHED from the media.
But a sitting congressman, Ted Lieu, said on the record The Epstein files are being blocked because they show Trump raped and threatened to kill children.
Don't trust me... listen to him 👇
But a sitting congressman, Ted Lieu, said on the record The Epstein files are being blocked because they show Trump raped and threatened to kill children.
Don't trust me... listen to him 👇
June 15, 2026 at 3:39 AM
And just like that, it completely VANISHED from the media.
But a sitting congressman, Ted Lieu, said on the record The Epstein files are being blocked because they show Trump raped and threatened to kill children.
Don't trust me... listen to him 👇
But a sitting congressman, Ted Lieu, said on the record The Epstein files are being blocked because they show Trump raped and threatened to kill children.
Don't trust me... listen to him 👇
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"Nah. I loved that guy, and I generally don't do boycotts, but I'm done with him. It's 2026. If you don't know who the Nazis are yet, I don't need to hear any more from you." - @sethabramson.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2026/06/mond...
June 15, 2026 at 8:33 PM
"Nah. I loved that guy, and I generally don't do boycotts, but I'm done with him. It's 2026. If you don't know who the Nazis are yet, I don't need to hear any more from you." - @sethabramson.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2026/06/mond...
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Trump's DOJ has approved Paramount’s purchase of Warner Bros and their unprecedented media consolidation.
But this is not yet a done deal. A coalition of states are preparing a lawsuit to block it.
Call your state's AG and urge them to join the lawsuit! 🔥📞🔥 5calls.org/issue/paramo...
But this is not yet a done deal. A coalition of states are preparing a lawsuit to block it.
Call your state's AG and urge them to join the lawsuit! 🔥📞🔥 5calls.org/issue/paramo...
Block the Paramount/WBD Media Monopoly (UPDATED 6/15) ⭑ 5 Calls
Updates June 15, 2026: The DOJ has approved Paramount’s purchase of WBD. California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated that the merger is not …
5calls.org
June 15, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Trump's DOJ has approved Paramount’s purchase of Warner Bros and their unprecedented media consolidation.
But this is not yet a done deal. A coalition of states are preparing a lawsuit to block it.
Call your state's AG and urge them to join the lawsuit! 🔥📞🔥 5calls.org/issue/paramo...
But this is not yet a done deal. A coalition of states are preparing a lawsuit to block it.
Call your state's AG and urge them to join the lawsuit! 🔥📞🔥 5calls.org/issue/paramo...
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US host cities spent millions in taxpayer money to bring the World Cup here.
The cheapest ticket to watch your team in your own city: +$1,000 on average.
Working families paid for this tournament. They just can't attend it.
The cheapest ticket to watch your team in your own city: +$1,000 on average.
Working families paid for this tournament. They just can't attend it.
June 11, 2026 at 2:44 PM
US host cities spent millions in taxpayer money to bring the World Cup here.
The cheapest ticket to watch your team in your own city: +$1,000 on average.
Working families paid for this tournament. They just can't attend it.
The cheapest ticket to watch your team in your own city: +$1,000 on average.
Working families paid for this tournament. They just can't attend it.
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I’m not sure it matters anymore, but the “triumphal arch” project is currently open for public comment. If anyone is inclined to share their feelings:
parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm...
parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm...
ParkPlanning - Triumphal Arch - Section 106 Assessment of Effect and Draft Programmatic Agreement
parkplanning.nps.gov
June 11, 2026 at 12:32 AM
I’m not sure it matters anymore, but the “triumphal arch” project is currently open for public comment. If anyone is inclined to share their feelings:
parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm...
parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm...
I feel like this is heading in the direction of forced fighting of inmates, prison rodeos, etc. Absolutely not diplomacy, rather archaic entertainment at comment decency’s expense.
www.instagram.com/reel/DZXZPxh...
www.instagram.com/reel/DZXZPxh...
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June 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
I feel like this is heading in the direction of forced fighting of inmates, prison rodeos, etc. Absolutely not diplomacy, rather archaic entertainment at comment decency’s expense.
www.instagram.com/reel/DZXZPxh...
www.instagram.com/reel/DZXZPxh...
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My mayor’s Muslim
The President’s stinko
My Christian’s Dior
Los Knicks en cinco.
-JF
The President’s stinko
My Christian’s Dior
Los Knicks en cinco.
-JF
June 9, 2026 at 5:22 AM
My mayor’s Muslim
The President’s stinko
My Christian’s Dior
Los Knicks en cinco.
-JF
The President’s stinko
My Christian’s Dior
Los Knicks en cinco.
-JF
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Breaking on MS NOW: Donald Trump was just "thunderously booed" during the National Anthem at the NBA Finals in New York, according to the pool report.
He was shown on the Jumbotron and then booed so much that the shot was taken down.
He was shown on the Jumbotron and then booed so much that the shot was taken down.
June 9, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Breaking on MS NOW: Donald Trump was just "thunderously booed" during the National Anthem at the NBA Finals in New York, according to the pool report.
He was shown on the Jumbotron and then booed so much that the shot was taken down.
He was shown on the Jumbotron and then booed so much that the shot was taken down.
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Look how fast they took Trump’s face off the screen after the crowd erupts in boos.
June 9, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Look how fast they took Trump’s face off the screen after the crowd erupts in boos.
Public comment form is up for the Arch of Disgrace. Submit early, often, and with what’s in your heart. 💩🔥😵
Share widely.
Share widely.
Triumphal Arch - Section 106 Assessment of Effect and Draft Programmatic Agreement - Thank You
parkplanning.nps.gov
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Public comment form is up for the Arch of Disgrace. Submit early, often, and with what’s in your heart. 💩🔥😵
Share widely.
Share widely.
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If Democrats do not pair their next electoral victory with a strong record of governance, we are going to be right back in the maws of fascism one election later.
trib.al/Ylp24ee
trib.al/Ylp24ee
Zohran Mamdani Gets It. Abigail Spanberger Does Not.
The New York City mayor has spent the beginning of his term delivering on one promise after another. The Virginia governor, meanwhile, has been busy vetoing progressive legislation.
trib.al
June 7, 2026 at 6:17 AM
If Democrats do not pair their next electoral victory with a strong record of governance, we are going to be right back in the maws of fascism one election later.
trib.al/Ylp24ee
trib.al/Ylp24ee
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Look at that grip! Maybelle Blair, age 99 (she “came out” at 95), threw out the first pitch for LA’s Pride Night yesterday. She’s also good friends with Justine Siegal who’s heading up the new women’s baseball league debuting in August.
June 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Look at that grip! Maybelle Blair, age 99 (she “came out” at 95), threw out the first pitch for LA’s Pride Night yesterday. She’s also good friends with Justine Siegal who’s heading up the new women’s baseball league debuting in August.
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If Democrats do not pair their next electoral victory with a strong record of governance, we are going to be right back in the maws of fascism one election later.
trib.al/4Jdvdrg
trib.al/4Jdvdrg
Zohran Mamdani Gets It. Abigail Spanberger Does Not.
The New York City mayor has spent the beginning of his term delivering on one promise after another. The Virginia governor, meanwhile, has been busy vetoing progressive legislation.
trib.al
May 29, 2026 at 2:54 PM
If Democrats do not pair their next electoral victory with a strong record of governance, we are going to be right back in the maws of fascism one election later.
trib.al/4Jdvdrg
trib.al/4Jdvdrg
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Just wanted to let you know that the IRS has audited every president annually for decades now to ensure there was no corruption and the reason you didn't know that was because only one president found that to be a problem
May 21, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Just wanted to let you know that the IRS has audited every president annually for decades now to ensure there was no corruption and the reason you didn't know that was because only one president found that to be a problem
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"Muslim communities should be free to worship without fear. We need to speak out tirelessly against Islamophobia and the relentless scourge of gun violence." - Sen. Mark Warner bluevirginia.us/2026/05/tues...
May 19, 2026 at 11:35 AM
"Muslim communities should be free to worship without fear. We need to speak out tirelessly against Islamophobia and the relentless scourge of gun violence." - Sen. Mark Warner bluevirginia.us/2026/05/tues...
Seeing posts telling Black athletes to leave SEC/southern schools or boycott them. Wish: to instead see public pledges to redirect your money from those schools to orgs working to ensure voting rights for Black citizens who are being drawn out of the picture by corrupt racists.
May 17, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Seeing posts telling Black athletes to leave SEC/southern schools or boycott them. Wish: to instead see public pledges to redirect your money from those schools to orgs working to ensure voting rights for Black citizens who are being drawn out of the picture by corrupt racists.
He thinks they will all vote for him, unlike DC and Puerto Rico.
Venezuelan statehood would dwarf any previous immigration flow into the United States, creating upward of 33 million new U.S. citizens in a single move. trib.al/NAY7vo4
Trump Offers U.S. Citizenship to 32 Million Venezuelans
Taking another zany plan by the president seriously because he cannot possibly do so.
trib.al
May 15, 2026 at 11:15 AM
He thinks they will all vote for him, unlike DC and Puerto Rico.
Texas is going to starve people to death.
Texas limits eligibility for Medicaid to families living below 15 percent of the poverty level, meaning that a family of three earning more than—get this—$4,098 annually is not eligible for any benefits. trib.al/5Jne2ri
Obamacare Subsidies: Are Republicans More Stupid Than They
Are Cruel?
Many predicted last fall that if the Obamacare subsidies ended, millions would forgo health coverage. Gee, guess what’s happened?
trib.al
May 15, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Texas is going to starve people to death.
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73% of mothers with kids under 18 are in the workforce. More than flowers or brunch, working moms need:
-Paid family leave
-Equal pay
-Universal childcare
-Universal healthcare
(But get your mom flowers, too)
-Paid family leave
-Equal pay
-Universal childcare
-Universal healthcare
(But get your mom flowers, too)
May 10, 2026 at 2:03 PM
73% of mothers with kids under 18 are in the workforce. More than flowers or brunch, working moms need:
-Paid family leave
-Equal pay
-Universal childcare
-Universal healthcare
(But get your mom flowers, too)
-Paid family leave
-Equal pay
-Universal childcare
-Universal healthcare
(But get your mom flowers, too)
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Feeling worn out and overwhelmed? It’s ok. The cruelty is exhausting. It’s ok to take a break.
Then, pick an area, pick a task, get back in the fight.
📚 Educate
💲 Donate www.actblue.com
☎️ Call 5calls.org/
⌨️ Write democracy.io/
📣 Protest www.mobilize.us/
🗳️ VOTE ballotpedia.org/Elections_ca...
Then, pick an area, pick a task, get back in the fight.
📚 Educate
💲 Donate www.actblue.com
☎️ Call 5calls.org/
⌨️ Write democracy.io/
📣 Protest www.mobilize.us/
🗳️ VOTE ballotpedia.org/Elections_ca...
May 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Feeling worn out and overwhelmed? It’s ok. The cruelty is exhausting. It’s ok to take a break.
Then, pick an area, pick a task, get back in the fight.
📚 Educate
💲 Donate www.actblue.com
☎️ Call 5calls.org/
⌨️ Write democracy.io/
📣 Protest www.mobilize.us/
🗳️ VOTE ballotpedia.org/Elections_ca...
Then, pick an area, pick a task, get back in the fight.
📚 Educate
💲 Donate www.actblue.com
☎️ Call 5calls.org/
⌨️ Write democracy.io/
📣 Protest www.mobilize.us/
🗳️ VOTE ballotpedia.org/Elections_ca...
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The most important issue in the nation is the federal government’s attack on Black women in power. Today the FBI raided Virginia Sen president pro-tem Louise Lucas, continuing the political genocide against Black political power.
All large platforms dems should be covering this.
All large platforms dems should be covering this.
May 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The most important issue in the nation is the federal government’s attack on Black women in power. Today the FBI raided Virginia Sen president pro-tem Louise Lucas, continuing the political genocide against Black political power.
All large platforms dems should be covering this.
All large platforms dems should be covering this.
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After she had to travel out of state to access care, Rachel Fulton joined the Center for Reproductive Rights’ suit, which an appeal has now halted indefinitely
A Tennessee woman needed an abortion to save her life. She then joined a lawsuit against the state’s ban
www.theguardian.com
April 27, 2026 at 10:42 PM
After she had to travel out of state to access care, Rachel Fulton joined the Center for Reproductive Rights’ suit, which an appeal has now halted indefinitely
An impressive new level of bitterness and I’m greatly amused. Secede from VA? Sure. Go ahead. See ya!
These folks really aren't taking their loss on Tuesday well at all! LOL
"There will be a talk on Saturday, May 2, at the Bisset Park Pavilion, Radford, VA regarding action steps to begin secession proceedings for several Virginia Counties to separate from...Virginia" bluevirginia.us/2026/04/afte...
"There will be a talk on Saturday, May 2, at the Bisset Park Pavilion, Radford, VA regarding action steps to begin secession proceedings for several Virginia Counties to separate from...Virginia" bluevirginia.us/2026/04/afte...
April 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM
An impressive new level of bitterness and I’m greatly amused. Secede from VA? Sure. Go ahead. See ya!