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Barbara Hawkins

@azbarb.bsky.social
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Retired Construction, Widow of Korean War Veteran, Lover of books, history, animals & Democracy. aka TX2AZ08

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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
This is a precursor to what the oligarchs have planned for the “revitalization” of Gaza. Their new “Gold Coast”. Strange thing is no plans have been announced as to population relocation 🤔🤬🇺🇸💙
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
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After a lot of thinking, it’s time for a change…
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
@housedemocrats.bsky.social DON’T DO IT! Please! For the love of God, don’t! You’ve been holding out for US! Deal now, & it was for nothing! They’ll take it all because, I for one, will find an alternative when I vote! And I won’t be alone! 🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Here’s a thought… How about gun legislation? You know, age limits, background checks, maybe a waiting period at a minimum. None of those takes your guns away. What’s your excuse this time? 🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
All this means is more money & control for the top 1%! Ultimately, it’s us in the 98% who will pay the bill, just like tariffs. Whether in OTC cost increases or taxes, benefits to us lesser creatures will be minimal. 🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Coming soon to a site near you (they’re just starting in Idaho) 🇺🇸💙
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 13/10/2025
NEW: North Carolina is the latest state to join the nationwide redistricting battle, as state lawmakers are set to vote next week on redrawing the state's congressional map. The move follows Trump's call for red legislatures to "fix" their maps before 2026.
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North Carolina Is Latest GOP-Controlled State To Announce a Gerrymander
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Seems to me journalists today have more to consider than algorithms. Many need a course in journalistic ethics & integrity. The current global political climate DEMANDS that the news reported is accurate & truthful. That’s not what they’re giving us. DO BETTER!!! 🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
What amazes me is that anyone who went through everything it takes to become an attorney would risk their law license, not once but twice, merely to protect the mechanisms of an adjudicated criminal. Guess FAFO isn’t just for the uneducated anymore 😆🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Dear Members of Congress, please use this horrible act as momentum for positive action, not a catalyst for ever increasing violence & dissension. We, the American people, are sick & tired of your “thoughts & prayers” while you ALLOW this kind of violence. PASS BIPARTISAN GUN LEGISLATION NOW! 🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Are we playing “Where’s Waldo” or did somebody NOT get an invite to the party? Good friends & love letters 🤣🇺🇸💙https://youtube.com/live/dKjSsYlPjQY?si=qH_gncEVWT_WfzyJ
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LIVE: Russian President Putin meets 'Axis of Evil' leaders attending China's military parade
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
I wanna know how to tell the difference between this & a kidnapping! Call me whatever you want but I don’t see the difference! … youtube.com/shorts/cFX6q...
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BREAKING: Trump’s masked D.C. officers tase delivery man
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
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Is alligator Auschwitz being emptied?
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Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 14/05/2025
This afternoon, SCOTUS justices will hear three cases stemming from President Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship.
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Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship to be heard by U.S. Supreme Court • Source New Mexico
SCOTUS justices on Thursday set to hear oral arguments in three cases stemming from the Trump's birthright citizenship order
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
NO MORE WITHOUT DUE PROCESS!!! 🤬🇺🇸💙
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 14/05/2025
The Georgetown scholar is among several US visa holders targeted for deportation for pro-Palestine advocacy.
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US judge orders release of Badar Khan Suri from immigration custody
The Georgetown scholar is among several US visa holders targeted for deportation for pro-Palestine advocacy.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 14/05/2025
The DOJ’s voting section has severely dropped from an estimated 30 attorneys to only three. A former DOJ attorney warns the change could lead to “fewer people having access to vote.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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DOJ Voting Section Has Just Three Lawyers Left, Watchdog Estimates
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 14/05/2025
Kroger stores in multiple states have overcharged customers by listing expired sale tags and then ringing up regular prices – a practice that adds extra burdens on struggling US families.
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‘Customers are being duped’: how murky grocery sales tactics are squeezing some Kroger shoppers
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Considering these GQP “witnesses” are unable to give yes or no answers & continually attempt to talk over others, I believe it’s time the Democrats apply a blow horn in their questioning. Get louder! Pound on “yes or no only” replies! No wiggle room! 🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Mark my words, all this chaos 47’s is causing, all of it, from DOGE to the stock markets to the Supreme Court, it’s all just prep work. They’re counting on civil unrest to the point where martial law can legitimately be enforced. Full power achieved! 🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
@lincolnproject.us … Based on a recent speech given by VP Vance in France, I believe it would be prudent to produce an AI of 47 disavowing everything, calling himself all the appropriate names, & resigning. AI’s no threat, right? Just a thought 🇺🇸💙
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Meanwhile in Ukraine @meanwhileua.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
In his latest trade move, Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on many countries — including Ukraine, which now faces a 10% import duty. And Russia? Not even on the list. The message couldn’t be clearer — punish the victim, protect the aggressor.
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Let me get this timeline straight… There are wars going on right now in Gaza, Ukraine, & Yemen, 4 US Service Members are returned home, millions of your civilians are losing everything because of the actions of your administration & your response is to dance with the Saudis 🇺🇸💙
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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 22/03/2025
"They made it so painfully simple what was wrong with this plan, that maybe the White House even couldn't fail to understand it."
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'They spelled it out in crayon!' MSNBC's Rachel Maddow stunned as NYT blows up Trump plan
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow took to her show’s opening monologue on Friday to vent her frustrations with President Donald Trump’s claimed ignorance over reports that tech billionaire Elon Musk was to receiv...
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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 22/03/2025
Military personnel swear an oath to the Constitution, not to any person or party. Trump's dismissals of senior leaders may test this principle across all ranks, according to a retired major general in the U.S. Air Force.
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Trump’s firings of military leaders pose a crucial question to service members of all ranks
Military personnel at all levels are now facing the question of whether they will stand up for the military’s independent role in maintaining the integrity and stability of American democracy.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 22/03/2025
Commentary: Europe’s most urgent task is to replace the United States as the “Arsenal of Democracy,” a term coined by President Franklin Roosevelt for America’s role in defending democratic allies against fascism.
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Elizabeth Shackelford: Who will pick up the global leadership America has abandoned?
Whether the future is more democratic or authoritarian will likely hinge on whether Europe or China does a better job replacing U.S. influence.
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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 22/03/2025
Months after fish died near Alaska mine, regulators and mine owner still don’t know what killed them, reports Max Graham of Northern Journal, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/03/21/m...
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Months after fish died near Alaska mine, regulators and mine owner still don’t know what killed them • Alaska Beacon
Seven months after fish died near the Kensington Mine, regulators and mine owner Coeur Mining still haven’t determined what killed them.
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
This is the guy Tulsi Gabbard praises so highly & now she’s in a position to do the same thing here in America! 🤬🇺🇸💙
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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 21/03/2025
"He is making us afraid to stand up for our own rights because we’re then going to be sent to El Salvador."
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'Why have you not spoken out?' Another GOP lawmaker shouted down at 'raucous' town hall
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) got an angry earful from constituents at a "raucous" town hall meeting, reported Iowa Starting Line on Friday — making him the latest in a long line of Republican lawmakers ...
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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 21/03/2025
Alaska Natives want the US military to clean up its toxic waste, reports Anita Hofschneider for @gristnews.bsky.social, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/03/21/a...
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Alaska Natives want the US military to clean up its toxic waste • Alaska Beacon
Last week, Alaska Community Action on Toxics filed a complaint to the United Nations in its effort to clean up toxic waste in Alaska.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 21/03/2025
Trump's so-called "DEI Purges" are nothing more than racist bigotry. There's no other way to describe it. In his new video, @garrisonhayes.bsky.social tells the stories of Black military heroes Trump just wiped from history.
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
I keep hearing that all these cuts DOGE is making are “to pay down the national deficit.” When am I going to hear the Democrats come back with WHY the deficit exploded. WHO exactly was it that TRIPLED the deficit in 4yrs? 🤔🇺🇸💙
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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 20/03/2025
Idaho's shield bill passed the Idaho House and Senate with bipartisan support. Red and blue states alike recognize the need for journalist-source confidentiality.
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Media shield law bill passes Idaho Legislature with unanimous support - Local News 8
A bill designed to protect journalists' confidential sources has passed the Idaho House and Senate with bipartisan support. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Barbra Ehardt, R-Idaho Falls, stated that the legis...
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Live 5 News @live5news.com · 20/03/2025
90-year-old veteran wrongly declared dead struggling to restore Social Security benefits #usnews
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90-year-old veteran wrongly declared dead struggling to restore Social Security benefits
Tom Kind was notified of his own death by a healthcare provider, despite him still being alive, and now he’s struggling to get the government to accept proof of life.
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Muskrat is intentionally creating civil unrest in an attempt to form a legitimate basis for declaring martial law & the suspension of government as we know it. Tell me I’m wrong! 🇺🇸💙
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Will in KC & my thoughts @williamweber.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
In other words, without a filter: Fuck DJT!!!!! FUCK Elonia muskrat!!!!
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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
I’m amazed how little coverage this story has gotten. They’ve burned well over $16 million to briefly hold 290 immigrants and several photo ops to GITMO. Just a total train wreck and they didn’t even mention it officially. Check out my latest. open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
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Smoke and mirrors in Cuba
They are all lying but they got the pictures and that's what matters
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Mary Wood @maryrosewood.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
FYI:
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The Democratic Coalition @thedemcoalition.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Tell your Senators: Don’t allow Trump’s recess appointments!
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Tell your Senators: Don't allow Trump's recess appointments
Please contact Congress now!
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The Democratic Coalition @thedemcoalition.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Tell Congress: Protect our Democracy, Vote NO on the SAVE Act
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Tell Congress: Protect our Democracy, Vote NO on the SAVE Act
Contact Congress today!
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Dear Congressional Democrats, The reason the GQP keeps winning is because they won’t shout up. They talk loudly over anyone else speaking. I suggest EAR PLUGS in order to retain your frame of thought. SHOUT THEM DOWN! 🇺🇸💙
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Hitler ended democracy in Germany in 53 days. Today is the 53rd day of the Trump presidency, and the White House has announced that it does not believe a federal district court judge can issue an injunction against the White House. It can. The Constitution says so. This is a constitutional crisis.
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Trump Spox Lashes Out Over Judges Blocking Trump In White House Driveway Rant
Karoline Leavitt lashed out on the White House driveway over the record number of times judges have blocked Trump in just his first seven weeks in office.
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 13/03/2025
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
THIS! This is the guy who decided our nuclear arsenal doesn’t need protection! I’ve got shoes older & smarter than this genius! How can they not understand you protect your peace by preparing for war! Not as smart as he thinks! 🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
He’s playing the same game with Canada & Mexico as he did with the US Justice system, delay, delay, delay! Gives him time to redirect & regroup. Don’t fall for it! Don’t FAFO all over again! 🇺🇸💙
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Victoria @weebitwicked.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
#Florida #HouseDemocrats #DemocraticParty
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auntmeme @auntmeme.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Forcing all of these government workers out of their jobs will only push us into a recession. The Republicans are setting this country up to be bankrupt. Call your elected officials to put a stop this now. #VoteBlue2025 #wtpBLUERESISTS #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue
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Victoria @weebitwicked.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Las Vegas City Hall 3/4/2025
Person holding flag: We the people means everyone Person holds sign: Stop the tel steal- our social security
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