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Carolyn Bertolino

@carolynbertolino.bsky.social
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Pro-democracy eastern Iowan. I write on Substack at substack.com/@americasinterest and on Medium.

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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I've been doing this every Tuesday evening for over a year and i'll keep doing it til he's gone
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wolfgabe.bsky.social @wolfgabe.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I think its important to consider that telling people "Trump is letting AI companies build data centers in your backyard and get away with it." probably has a better chance of breaking through to a lot of low info normie voters
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
We drove from IA/IL to the 8/28 March on Washington after Trump violated our rights by somehow getting our bus, along with dozens of others across the country, canceled. Here's another example. Also see message from NAN. That's why it wasn't so huge. @meidastouch.com @meiselasb.bsky.social
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Donald Trump has got to go. And no, we don't have to leave him in "because JD Vance." youtu.be/JDwiF5pAA-M?...
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Let's Talk Impeachment and Removal
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
I believe Trump is so addled he may not know how unpopular his war is, or that Iran has a million trained soldiers ready. Might be his jihadist Defense Sec. and sadistic deputy chief of staff are telling him we can win, while the military experts say otherwise. Vance would be an improvement for now.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
I'm alarmed about this deployment of Marines to Iran. Trump has fired or driven out almost all non-Trumper military COs. This is a missionless war with a Def. Sec. who thinks we're predestined for an apocalypse. We must demand Hegseth and Trump be impeached and removed. And war is no excuse not to.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
No one who's not in the cult should sit through Trump's national speech on Tuesday, unless they're going to interrupt. And that includes Trump/Epstein survivors. When will people learn how to oppose a spoiled bully? No one owes that asshole ANY respect. Boycott the sick fuck!
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
How do I unwind most Tuesdays after work? Speaking out against Trump. The first one last July, by myself, people gradually started joining me and yesterday as we changed back from a few Sundays over winter, 60 people showed up and I got interviewed. Eastern Iowa.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “ICE Out For GOOD” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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ICE Out For GOOD · Indivisible
Wednesday, January 7th, an American citizen was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity...
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Trump: “Hundreds of people have photos with him, so that's no big deal.” Dunno, but the display of Trump-labeled gag condoms suggests a degree of familiarity between Epstein and Trump, perhaps a greater degree of familiarity than Epstein had with hundreds of others. time.com/7340502/jeff...
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Trump and Other High-Profile Figures Seen in New Epstein Photos
Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and Larry Summers also appear in photos from Epstein's estate released by House Democrats.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
We are making a difference! Now's the time to go harder and then we can rest or rest in shifts. We are halfway there. We can get him removed.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Some people are claiming "the last month was for nothing", which I don't think is the case. These past 40 days of Democrats showcasing the lengths Republicans will go to kill people has forced millions of previously oblivious people to finally learn that Republicans are total shit. That's a win.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Massive crowd and deafening honks today in Davenport, IA.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Ok I hate to say it but should Pritzger maybe be mobilizing the National Guard to defend Chicago's residents against unlawful search and seizure?
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Noah Berlatsky @nberlat.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
wrote about Comey, arguably the first capitulator in advance. trying to palliate trump led to the destruction of basically everything he was trying to preserve. it feels like we should learn from that. www.publicnotice.co/p/comey-indi...
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Comey and the lesson of pre-capitulation
He tried to palliate bad faith Republicans. Now we're all paying the price.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Your local and national corporate news has agreed to lie for Trump because they still don't understand he's not on their side. Dr. Roberts did NOT "enter the US in 2019 on a student visa." The state of Iowa doesn't just hire Superintendents without checking their backgrounds.
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David Pakman @davidpakman.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Call me crazy, but I would check with a doctor about that wacky stuff Trump said yesterday before making any decisions
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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
My name is Graham Platner and I’m running for US Senate to defeat Susan Collins and topple the oligarchy that’s destroying our country. I’m a veteran, oysterman, and working class Mainer who’s seen this state become unlivable for working people. And that makes me deeply angry.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Our activism is working here in red Iowa! Second Democratic special election flip of the year, breaking the R supermajority. Good job Western Iowans! siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/g...
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Drey flips Republican district, breaks supermajority in Iowa Senate
First-time Democratic Party candidate Catelin Drey, a 37-year-old Sioux City mom and strategic comms person, appears set to win the Iowa Senate District 1 which would flip a Republican seat and break ...
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Once you lose your rights it's VERY hard to get them back Don't be afraid to stand on a corner by yourself with your sign like I did today. Trump and Co. are building their dictatorship brick by brick and the power is being consolidated faster and faster. We don't have time to wait for others.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Time to show the fat orange turd who's boss. The creepy, demnted fuck has got to go. Who's marching or demonstrating tomorrow?
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
The best news we could have today. Thanks for running.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
He's correct. We're trying to do what we can, but we din't have the resources that you do, Obama. If you do this, OUR power will be multiplied too. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
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WHITE HOUSE
Podcast Episode · Countdown with Keith Olbermann · 07/24/2025 · 1h 9m
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Colbert for President
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
assorted Alaska pics
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
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Let’s Take Out the Trash
It’s time to start talking peaceful removal from office
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Scott County Iowa Democratic Party @scottcountydems.org · 04/06/2025
Why don’t Republicans care about protecting our privacy? Keep our personal information private. I’m calling. I would love it if you would, too. Rep Miller-Meeks (563) 232-0930 US Senator Grassley (563) 332- 4331 US Senator Ernst (563) 322-0677 Join Fight Back Force at www.scottcountydems.com Thanks
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
"Every day they get weaker and we get stronger", even if it doesn't feel like it. Because we have righteousness on our side and they don't and most of them know it. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Exhausted AF But, Still, We Persist (and Resist)
Podcast Episode · The Lincoln Project · 05/16/2025 · 20m
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Give this guy some 🩷. This is what we need to he doing. We can't do 30 more months.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Happy Friday!
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Thank you Alison Riggs and supporters for never giving in! www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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IT’S OVER: Republican Jefferson Griffin Concedes in North Carolina Supreme Court Race
Read more here.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Happy May Day. Everyone ready?
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Trump lying again, claiming energy prices are down. I got notice from both energy co. and internet co. that my rates are going up. Please if yours went down like Trump claimed. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
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Political Beatdown Full Episode - 4/24/2025
Podcast Episode · Political Beatdown with Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas · 04/25/2025 · 58m
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Apparently people are stocking up on supplies for the Trump economy. I did mine in November, December, and January. Doing that and a bunch of work on my the inside of my house helped keep me from losing my mind during the "transition."
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
📢📢🇺🇸 Starting May 1, a continuous protest to impeach and remove Trump, taking turns on the DC National Mall. maydaymovementusa.org
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Home | Mayday Movement USA
Join the Mayday Movement USA in the fight to impeach Trump and stop authoritarianism through bold, peaceful resistance.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
A majority now knows Trump sucks. We CAN get him peacefully relieved of his office. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Trump Wakes Up to Nightmare as Bottom Falls Out
Podcast Episode · The MeidasTouch Podcast · 04/24/2025 · 20m
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Just watched Trump say "They're emptying their asylums into our country." He still doesn't know that the other meaning of asylum is someone fleeing human rights violations! Why doesn't some reporter just tell him?
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
tagging @meidastouch.com that 75 people came out today in Washington IA. That's ten times more than two weeks ago.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Joined some friends in a different town today. Washington IA, newly formed Indivisible group. 75 people in a small conservative town. On April 5 there were only 7.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Major victories this week. We are more than them. No one thought some of this was possible. Remember than when they tell you we can't get him impeached and removed.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
No one thought this hard-working senator could get a visit. Do not tell me we can't get him out, OR that we can't get Trump impeached and removed.
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Daily Kos @dailykos.com · 16/04/2025
Sir, you're not just out of touch—you’re out of excuses. www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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Watch Sen. Chuck Grassley host the town hall from hell
Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa faced angry constituents during a rare GOP-led town hall on Tuesday.� Confronted by demands for Kilmar Abrego ...
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
With Trump and Co. claiming "facilitate" means they can't go get him. The Supreme Court should come out with an order today spelling out exactly HOW the Trump organization to go get him: "Send a plane with medical and skilled personnel down to El Salvador right now and pick him up." Screw this shit.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
The people's action is working, let's keep it up and expand it. www.kcci.com/article/kim-...
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'Greatest honor of my life': Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says she will not seek a third term
Kim Reynolds, Iowa's first female governor, says she will not seek reelection.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
But we're not! We have enough fuel as it takes to get this MF out of office. Peacefully. We're better, stronger, and more numerous than they are.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
love how my new tee from @meidastouch.com fits. (there's an option for standard and women's cut so i took a chance and it worked out perfect.)
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Rick Wilson @therickwilson.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
By some estimates about 1% of America was on the streets protesting Trump's regime yesterday. These protests were planned LONG before the tariff disaster and the meltdown of the economy. It's going to be a long, hot summer, Donald.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
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You can stop asking where the mass opposition is. It's everywhere.
People poured out to protest not only what Trump has done—but what they fear he will do next.
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Carolyn Bertolino @carolynbertolino.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Davenport, IA, Hands Off rally. Huge turnout. Guessing 75% honk rate. @meidastouch.com
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