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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 31/01/2026

They’re taking kids from Minnesota and sending them to detention camps. They’re shooting American citizens in the street and locking investigators out of the crime scenes. The world is watching what happens next.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

A free press is democracy’s early warning system. Strong leaders don’t silence it. They listen, respond, and lead with integrity when the pressure is on.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

"There is only one thing worse than fighting with allies, and that is fighting without them." ~Winston Churchill

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

On Memorial Day, we honor the brave women & men who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage in the face of danger, & unwavering commitment to freedom remind us of the true cost of liberty. Today, take a minute to remember their sacrifice with gratitude & reverence.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

That Hegseth hasn’t been fired yet is criminal.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Carrier aviation is, and has always been, a dangerous endeavor. Extended deployments have increased risks. Also: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has TWICE extended the aircraft carrier’s deployment since it left its home in Virginia last September, most recently last week…

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Crickets. Blasphemy against the Pope? M'eh? Constitution?Never heard of it... Every day a new horror.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

When pressure hits, fear fills the space that trust should occupy. Your job as a leader? Make sure there’s no room for fear.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Across the country, stories of women, people of color, & other marginalized voices are being erased from classrooms, bookshelves, leadership training, & public discourse. This is about power, identity, and whose history—and whose humanity—gets to be remembered. www.military.com/daily-news/2...

military.com

Army Enlisted Academy Bars Students from Writing About Women and Minorities

The 10-month Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas, includes multiple major projects in its curriculum, including two essays students were expected to work on for several months.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

I feel this so deeply. For those of us who see in books the thrill of possibility, of what if, or the connection we have to the authors we simply want to support—getting rid of books can feels like a bit of betrayal, or even abandonment. Good luck to you, this is not an easy task...

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

It bears repeating: Banning books at a military academy does NOT make us more lethal. Shame on the United States Naval Academy. What a failure of leadership. *Also, according to PEN America, it was the first notable instance of "college-level library banning."...

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Banning books does NOT make us more lethal. It's the fastest way to stifle critical thinking, stunt developing leadership skills, & allow for historical amnesia to weaken our force. Shame on the United States Naval Academy. What a failure of leadership.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

I KNOW the chaos is overwhelming. But, it’s been 20 days since Signalgate & zero accountability. Since then, at least 20 MORE illegal Signal chats have surfaced. Pete Hegseth (SecDef) needs to resign. Don't forget, don't let YOUR representatives forget. Congress must investigate. #Signalgate

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I still can’t figure out when “we can deport you” turned into “we can put you in a hell hole prison in a third country, indefinitely, with no legal recourse.”

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

We’re in for a REALLY bumpy ride…

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Now that’s a split-screen. ⛳️ @wsj.com

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

100% But... will that happen? Or will they comply?

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Courage is contagious. Don’t be afraid to go first.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Brace yourselves: the economic fallout from this would be staggering.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

SignalGate needs to stay a top story WITH accountability. That OPSEC was so casually shattered, put THOUSANDS of troops at unimaginable risk. Do. NOT. Move. On. Demand resignations & accountability.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

This is gutting—understandable, but gutting. These are our closest allies, friends, and family who have NEVER said ‘no’ when we’ve asked for help.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

100% THIS. The leadership and security failure is STAGGERING.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

100% THIS 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Do not let the animated denials distract you from what they did. 18 National Security ‘leaders’ intentionally broke the law.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Yes they were. And on an UNSECURE PLATFORM. This is illegal, and dangerous.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

The consequences of their choices could have had catastrophic consequences. They don’t care. Not one of those ‘leaders’ should still have a job.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Integrity means having the wisdom to understand what is right and what is wrong. Then having the courage to stand firm in your principles and speak the truth, even in times of crisis or at great personal risk.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

There simply is no bottom. UNLESS our elected officials start to show some courage. The whitewashing of US history continues at Pete Hegseth’s Department of Defense... www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

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Amid ‘DEI’ purge, Pentagon removes webpage on Iwo Jima flag-raiser

Pages celebrating Navajo code talkers and other minority service members were also erased.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Smart people change their minds when they learn something new. Wise people set their ego aside—it's not about who is right, but what is right. And over time, the excitement & curiosity of learning something new outweighs the discomfort of letting go of old beliefs...

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

This is an EXCELLENT read. Take a few minutes today. Read it, share it, save it for later. Clear, concise, sourced; by Sherrilyn Ifill. open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...

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It Is Not Enough to Fight. You Have to Meet the Moment

“There is never time in the future in which we will work out our salvation.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Marco Rubio has sold his soul. Leave.👏 Canada.👏 ALONE.👏👏👏

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

“The vast majority of the Pentagon purge targets women and minorities, including notable milestones made in the military. And it also removes a large number of posts that mention various commemorative months ...” apnews.com/article/dei-... apnews.com/article/dei-... apnews.com/article/dei-...

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War heroes and military firsts are among 26,000 images flagged for removal in Pentagon's DEI purge

References to a World War II Medal of Honor recipient, the Enola Gay aircraft that dropped an atomic bomb on Japan and women and minorities are among the tens of thousands of photos and online posts m...

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

“Let there be no mistake: Ukraine and Ukrainians are our friends and allies; Putin’s Russia is the enemy. We must treat our friends as friends and our adversaries as adversaries.” #Ukraine www.bushcenter.org/publications...

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America First should not put Russia second | George W. Bush Presidential Center

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Richard Branson @richardbranson.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

They are trying to destroy the VA. Veterans WILL DIE because of this move, and the cascading effects. So, “Thank you for your service, I guess?” #VA

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

This is abhorrent. Republicans—any with a shred of integrity left—must demand this talk stop. #Canada

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Carey D. Lohrenz @careylohrenz.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Heartbreaking. Infuriating. Shameful…

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