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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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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
No! Absolutely not! Please Mr President! Don’t capitulate! You have them on the run with allies (other than the US). Keep going! Our prayers are with you 🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Currently, all organized crime in the US is flowing thru the WH. See daily news for updates 🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Based on recent events in Denver, I will not be visiting CO anytime soon. Politics matter! 🇺🇸💙
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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 · 27/10/2025
There goes my Paramount Plus. Into the trash bin with Home Depot, Disney+, CBS, NASCAR, Target & Chic-Fil-A. I hope all their bottom lines crash & burn! 🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Uncle Walter’s Evening News ain’t the same when played thru the filter of paid for bias, blatant falsehoods, & capitulation that restricts free speech. You’ve lost the trust of half the nation. I hope your bottom line crashes! 🇺🇸💙
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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
Not a worry! With the fed shutdown & the FDA being phased out, you won’t have to worry about those pesky inspections anymore 🤯🇺🇸💙
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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 · 13/09/2025
He’s right! Two assassination attempts, one successful! Yeah! I’d say the fire’s been lit. If the a-ho’s in Congress don’t get their 💩 together & get comprehensive gun legislation passed, it’s more than likely this will only be logged in history as the catalyst. 🇺🇸💙
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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
Can’t wait to see her up against Jamie Raskin or Dan Goldman. She may think she’s ready for “prime time” but I believe she needs to rethink her career trajectory. Of course, in an administration that doesn’t care for the rule of law, it’s entertainment only, no substance 🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Unfortunately, with the removal of the Violence Against Women Act, we’re going to see a lot more of this. 😥🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
So, cut 3% overhead in conjunction with a tax cut. Should make those financials look real good for investors whose only concern is the bottom line. Sucks for everyone else but, hey, it’s just business. 😡🇺🇸💙
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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
And Paxton remains in office. 😢🇺🇸💙
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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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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
I watched my mother slowly deteriorate with both Alzheimer’s & dementia. Both are devastating. 47 should be placed in a nursing home not allowed anywhere near a position of power. Too bad for the world he has no one who actually cares about his welfare. 🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
I’ve been saying it for years! It’s dementia! However, James Carville had apoint when he speculated about STDs. 🤔🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Funny how the very nearness to power works. Hypnotic in its allure…until it destroys like exposure to high levels of radiation. A slow painful demise after the total loss of one’s humanity. Poor Little Marco! What a fate! 🇺🇸💙
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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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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
I’ve been worried about the loyalty of our service personnel ever since 45’s term. I cannot understand why any Veteran continues to back a draft dodger who disrespects them at every turn. Maybe now that he’s after the VA 🤷‍♀️🇺🇸💙
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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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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
When will Americans realize that the only goal of the Republican Party for the past half century is to keep the lower & middle class uneducated? This ensures a submissive work force dependent on the upper 1%. 🇺🇸💙
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Barbara Hawkins @azbarb.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
He only needed to succeed once in order to create division amongst the American population. After only 2 decades, he achieved that goal. 🤬🇺🇸💙
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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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