Vernene
@vernene.bsky.social
Retired IT SysAdmin (43 yrs at WSU), married to a WSU former athlete, two adult kids (one gay son), 4 grandkids, P.E.O., PFLAG, Sons of Norway, strong Dem., love cats!
Wow! Impressive!!
When we took office, NYC had a $12B deficit. Today it’s zero.
And we didn’t close that gap on the backs of working people. We closed it while funding parks, libraries, safer streets, & public housing.
Call it Pothole Politics or Democratic Socialism: We are government that delivers for the people.
And we didn’t close that gap on the backs of working people. We closed it while funding parks, libraries, safer streets, & public housing.
Call it Pothole Politics or Democratic Socialism: We are government that delivers for the people.
May 13, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Wow! Impressive!!
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In light of last night’s debate, I’m re-upping this post about a governor candidate who is polling embarrassingly high for a white nationalist in the majority-minority state of California.
Do folks not realize how dangerous Chad Bianco is?
Do folks not realize how dangerous Chad Bianco is?
Former Oath Keeper is running for California Governor.
No! Absolutely not! Chad Bianco shouldn’t even be sheriff, let alone running the whole state.
📌 The Oath Keepers are tied to racism, extremism, and white supremacy. Don’t let the badge fool you.
No! Absolutely not! Chad Bianco shouldn’t even be sheriff, let alone running the whole state.
📌 The Oath Keepers are tied to racism, extremism, and white supremacy. Don’t let the badge fool you.
May 6, 2026 at 7:57 PM
In light of last night’s debate, I’m re-upping this post about a governor candidate who is polling embarrassingly high for a white nationalist in the majority-minority state of California.
Do folks not realize how dangerous Chad Bianco is?
Do folks not realize how dangerous Chad Bianco is?
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ICE concentration camps are deadly. Already in 2026, 18 people have died in detention — roughly 1 person every week. They need to be shut down. Instead, the GOP is trying to give ICE and Border Patrol up to $70 billion more.
ICE reports 18th detainee death in 4 months, putting agency on track for new record
ICE reported the 18th death of an individual in its custody so far this year, putting the agency on track to record a new all-time high in detainee deaths.
www.cbsnews.com
May 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
ICE concentration camps are deadly. Already in 2026, 18 people have died in detention — roughly 1 person every week. They need to be shut down. Instead, the GOP is trying to give ICE and Border Patrol up to $70 billion more.
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We have truly gone back in time to the McCarthy era.
This is such an obvious retaliation against Louise Lucas for her important leadership during Virginia’s redistricting fight.
Punish your political enemies, smear dissent, weaponize government power.
This is such an obvious retaliation against Louise Lucas for her important leadership during Virginia’s redistricting fight.
Punish your political enemies, smear dissent, weaponize government power.
May 6, 2026 at 6:36 PM
We have truly gone back in time to the McCarthy era.
This is such an obvious retaliation against Louise Lucas for her important leadership during Virginia’s redistricting fight.
Punish your political enemies, smear dissent, weaponize government power.
This is such an obvious retaliation against Louise Lucas for her important leadership during Virginia’s redistricting fight.
Punish your political enemies, smear dissent, weaponize government power.
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COLBERT: How dumb do you think it is for people to say that I should run for president?
OBAMA: Well, you know, the bar has changed. I think you would perform significantly better than some folks we've seen.
COLBERT: Is that an endorsement?
OBAMA: It was not
OBAMA: Well, you know, the bar has changed. I think you would perform significantly better than some folks we've seen.
COLBERT: Is that an endorsement?
OBAMA: It was not
May 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM
COLBERT: How dumb do you think it is for people to say that I should run for president?
OBAMA: Well, you know, the bar has changed. I think you would perform significantly better than some folks we've seen.
COLBERT: Is that an endorsement?
OBAMA: It was not
OBAMA: Well, you know, the bar has changed. I think you would perform significantly better than some folks we've seen.
COLBERT: Is that an endorsement?
OBAMA: It was not
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New photos from the USS Abraham Lincoln show service members receiving minimal food portions as reports grow that some troops have lost significant weight and aren’t receiving care packages—while the Pentagon denies any shortages. (Newsweek)
April 25, 2026 at 12:55 PM
New photos from the USS Abraham Lincoln show service members receiving minimal food portions as reports grow that some troops have lost significant weight and aren’t receiving care packages—while the Pentagon denies any shortages. (Newsweek)
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On way home passed this depressed statue that stands for nothing under Trump.
September 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
On way home passed this depressed statue that stands for nothing under Trump.
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@karleesyr.bsky.social thank you for sharing this!!!
September 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
@karleesyr.bsky.social thank you for sharing this!!!
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Wouldn’t it be nice if people refocused their priorities?
August 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Wouldn’t it be nice if people refocused their priorities?
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If you think a golden ballroom is more important than childhood cancer research… I have nothing left to say to you. Please unfollow me.
#pediatriccancer #cancermom
#pediatriccancer #cancermom
August 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
If you think a golden ballroom is more important than childhood cancer research… I have nothing left to say to you. Please unfollow me.
#pediatriccancer #cancermom
#pediatriccancer #cancermom
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Her removal had nothing to do with the recently published results in the same way CBS canceled Colbert for “financial reasons.”
A university scientist who discovered alarming levels of toxic chemicals in a lake in southeastern Louisiana was abruptly removed from her research position this week without explanation
University sidelines scientist who exposed toxic metals in Lake Maurepas
The SELU scientist who discovered alarming levels of toxic chemicals in Lake Maurepas was abruptly removed from her research position without explanation.
lailluminator.com
August 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Her removal had nothing to do with the recently published results in the same way CBS canceled Colbert for “financial reasons.”
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🚨TESTIMONY OF THE YEAR: A Texas voter just torched Donald Trump and Greg Abbott during a redistricting hearing - and it was BRUTAL:
“He cheated on the golf course…
He cheated on his taxes…
He cheated on his wives…
He cheated on democracy…”
But then came the mic drop 👇
“He cheated on the golf course…
He cheated on his taxes…
He cheated on his wives…
He cheated on democracy…”
But then came the mic drop 👇
August 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM
🚨TESTIMONY OF THE YEAR: A Texas voter just torched Donald Trump and Greg Abbott during a redistricting hearing - and it was BRUTAL:
“He cheated on the golf course…
He cheated on his taxes…
He cheated on his wives…
He cheated on democracy…”
But then came the mic drop 👇
“He cheated on the golf course…
He cheated on his taxes…
He cheated on his wives…
He cheated on democracy…”
But then came the mic drop 👇
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When you deploy the military against protesters, disregard court orders, attack press freedom by threatening media licenses and suing outlets, and fire people for telling the truth...
...it's no longer just a meme.
...it's no longer just a meme.
August 3, 2025 at 12:02 AM
When you deploy the military against protesters, disregard court orders, attack press freedom by threatening media licenses and suing outlets, and fire people for telling the truth...
...it's no longer just a meme.
...it's no longer just a meme.
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CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
August 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
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Just know everyone is safe here and I do mean everyone🩷💛💚❤️
March 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Just know everyone is safe here and I do mean everyone🩷💛💚❤️
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There are only 3 options here:
1) He’s just making shit up and lying to everyone
2) He is dumb as a stump and doesn’t understand any of this
3) Both
Trump is a Liar and or Stupid, why is anyone supporting him?
1) He’s just making shit up and lying to everyone
2) He is dumb as a stump and doesn’t understand any of this
3) Both
Trump is a Liar and or Stupid, why is anyone supporting him?
Trump: "I think we're gonna be very successful fairly soon. We'll have drug prices coming down by 500, 600, 800, even 1,200 percent."
August 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
There are only 3 options here:
1) He’s just making shit up and lying to everyone
2) He is dumb as a stump and doesn’t understand any of this
3) Both
Trump is a Liar and or Stupid, why is anyone supporting him?
1) He’s just making shit up and lying to everyone
2) He is dumb as a stump and doesn’t understand any of this
3) Both
Trump is a Liar and or Stupid, why is anyone supporting him?
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Another day, another reminder...
August 1, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Another day, another reminder...
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This is literally insane.
August 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This is literally insane.
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The Trump administration is planning to burn almost $10 million worth of contraceptives that were supposed to be sent to people in low-income countries. Destroying the contraceptives will reportedly cost U.S. taxpayers over $160,000.
Trump Admin Plans to Burn Around $10M Worth of Contraceptives Meant for Aid
A nonprofit says the administration rejected its offer to buy the birth control.
truthout.org
July 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The Trump administration is planning to burn almost $10 million worth of contraceptives that were supposed to be sent to people in low-income countries. Destroying the contraceptives will reportedly cost U.S. taxpayers over $160,000.
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Windmills "are eating the cats; they're eating the dogs."
July 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Windmills "are eating the cats; they're eating the dogs."
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