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Karen Hielsberg

@birdergal.bsky.social
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Happily retired wife, mother, and grandmother, strongly committed to democracy and the rule of law. Actively pursuing my interests in travel, birding, photography, nature and movies. Interested in aging well by staying healthy through diet and exercise.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This is what a rigged economy looks like.
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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
No one wanted to be his partner, but she saw the champion no one else saw. Original post
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Elseagee 🟧 🌊 🌊 🌊🎨 🎸 @elseagee.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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Karen Hielsberg @birdergal.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Now that the primary for Texas' senate seat is over and Talarico has won, there's a lot of talk about what opportunity remains for Jasmine Crockett. She has a fierce progressive spirit and great leadership skills...how about Speaker of the House? She could set a Democratic House on fire!
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Karen Hielsberg @birdergal.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
My thoughts on conditions in US detention centers...the deplorable conditions in these facilities is by design. They want detainees to be so miserable that they will beg to be voluntarily deported rather than being confined for an undetermined period of time in what amounts to absolute squalor.
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
NEW: Four federal judges have formed a firewall against ICE in West Virginia — and say they’ll punish state and federal officials of they continue detaining people in ways they have ruled illegal and unconstitutional. www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
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Deborah McDowell @dem8z.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Dayum. Just heard a minister say, as perhaps only Black ministers can, “We will fight until hell freezes over, and then we will fight on the ice.” I’m stealing that!!
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Karen Hielsberg @birdergal.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
The Mercy hospital ship Felon 47's claiming to send to Greenland is in drydock in Alabama for repairs and renovations, and will be there until July. Another complete falsehood...does he really think we are so gullible that we won't fact-check every bit of nonsense he puts out?
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court DISMISSES DOJ lawsuit to gain access to Michigan’ unredacted statewide voter registration list. Another BIG victory for our clients and voters. Another stunning defeat for Pam Bondi. www.democracydocket.com/cases/michig...
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🚨 United States v. Benson
Learn more here.
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Karen Hielsberg @birdergal.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Read "Tow truck driver returns abandoned vehicles to families after ICE arrests" on SmartNews: l.smartnews.com/p-77tK9bTq/u... Hats off to Leo's Tow for their work in Minneapolis, towing abandoned vehicles found after ICE seizures of their drivers and returning them to the owners' families.
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Tow truck driver returns abandoned vehicles to families after ICE arrests (CBS Minnesota)
Juan Leon had only been running his Twin Cities tow truck business, Leo's Towing, for...
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Karen Hielsberg @birdergal.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Very uplifting to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony. 2,900 young men and women from 92 countries are competing. Feels like they are representing the "best of the best" in a globally united venue. There is hope yet for the future of our planet.
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Karen Hielsberg @birdergal.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Heads Up: The Kennedy Center underwent a $250 million renovation in 2019, during Trump's first term. So no, this isn't about needed renovation. It's all about obliterating the legacy of a past president who is held in high esteem because he made our country a better place during his term in office.
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Gary1955 @gary1955.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Hey NRA, are you good with this? THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.
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Karen Hielsberg @birdergal.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Who's gaslighting whom? Todd Blanche is now accusing CNN commentator Welker of trying to gaslight THE ADMINISTRATION on what happened in the Pretti shooting and who is responsible for his death. The inmates are running the asylum and trying to make us all think WE are the ones who are crazy.
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Karen Hielsberg @birdergal.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Kudos to MN Atty General Keith Ellison, Mayors Frey and Her on their lawsuit against the Dept. of Homeland Security and DHS. Stand your ground and push back legally and in the courts against the aggregious tactics being deployed in your state by ICE. As a Wisconsinite I am proud to stand with you.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
@kamalaharris.com told us exactly what would happen.
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Eddy Newell Sr. @eddynewellsr.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
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Karen Hielsberg @birdergal.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Comment on Hilton defranchizing hotel that refused rooms for ICE agents: We use Hilton hotels almost exclusively when we travel...for comfort, warmth and hospitality. Don't want to see masked and armed thugs roaming the halls and in the breakfast room. Very bad business choice...you will regret it.
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Karen Hielsberg @birdergal.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Anyone wonder why ICE, which are required to wear body cams by a 2022 Executive Order and 2/25 policy mostly do not wear them, supposedly due to "lack of funding"? Stop paying $50,000 salaries and $60,000 signing bonuses and fund training and equipping these people if they are legitimate.
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Karen Hielsberg @birdergal.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Enjoying the 60th annual Pasadena Rose Bowl parade, and can't help but think it represents everything Felon 47 hates about America...youth, beauty, health, diversity, unity, international brotherhood, peace, love of country, and our fellow countrymen and women...and it's in California. Loving it!❤
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Karen Hielsberg @birdergal.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Observation...Steven Cheung, 47's WH Communications Director, who writes most of his most vile and malicious posts, bears a strong resemblance to Oddjob, Goldfinger's sidekick in the James Bond movie. And 47 is definitely Gold-something. Need to rewarch that movie.
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Karen Hielsberg @birdergal.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Normally I look forward to a new year as a chance for a fresh start and renewed hope. This year it means Year 2 of the most terrifying time in our country's existence. Can't look forward to celebrating 250th annuversary...guaranteed 47 will turn it into a grotesque circus.
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Karen Hielsberg @birdergal.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Thinking about and praying for the 85,000+ immigrants, most of whom have no criminal record but find themselves incarcerated in ICE detention facilities. Being separated from their family and community at Christmas time is beyond cruel and inhumane...this is NOT what Jesus taught us. 😪
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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Not in a million years did I think she would bounce back this quickly. Sienna is 🎄 ready ❤️
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Sc'Owl @empowlr.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
This extremely sweet man was brought back from foster today; he's been there several months (may be a sitter stay for the holidays). SNAP HIM UP, Austin! Perfect family boy. Come and get him. www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/a...
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Austin Pets Alive! | Peanut Butter Baby
Hi, I'm Peanut Butter Baby! I love playing fetch and snuggling up after a long day of fun. I'm always ready to make you laugh with my goofy antics and…
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🌊🏄BlueWaveSurfer🏄🌊 @bluewavesurfer.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
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Karen Hielsberg @birdergal.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Our resident Northern cardinals are in their winter plumage and looking mighty fine!
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/12/2025
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported? NOEM: We haven't deported veterans MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
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MaggieMay @sleeplesscrone.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
For the love of God DO NOT Give pets as Xmas gifts. Too many of these “gifts” end up at the shelter . A Dog/Cat is a gift we give ourselves and they come with many sacrifices. Time,money, and a certain amount of collateral damage in their puppyhood.
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Patsy “Resistance Kitty” Evans Ph.D. @drharmony.net · 11/12/2025
a war for oil, but with morons open.substack.com/pub/jefftied...
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a war for oil, but with morons
get ready to throw flowers, Venezuela, Donny’s coming to liberate you
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Ok A.I. nailed this one, credit where it’s due www.mediaite.com/politics/tru...
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
♥️ “ICE looked at that school, saw a community standing up for families, and decided it wasn’t worth it.”
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God @thegodshow.com · 04/12/2025
He commits crimes against humanity to stop “drug traffickers” while pardoning a notorious drug trafficker. He attacks veterans while committing treason. Make it stop.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/12/2025
New in PN: A war criminal without a war "We’re watching the flimsy justifications fall apart in real time. They can try to shift the blame. They can try to say that people clinging to wreckage for dear life are somehow an active threat. But in the end, it’s just murder."
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A war criminal without a war
It's just murder.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
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