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Catherine K

@ckawahata.bsky.social
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Warren Dem🌻🌈 Grandchild of immigrants🇬🇷 Made in Detroit💪 First gen-Psycholinguistics, bilingualism, language acquisition. Fighting lupus, IIH & Ehlers-Danlos. 🇺🇸🇯🇵 三日坊主

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 17/07/2026
Tonight seems to be the ceremonial kickoff of President Trump’s campaign to interfere in the November election. Trump has badly lost independent voters, even MAGA is disheartened; he is failing and unpopular, and he’s dragging his party down with him in the midterms.
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The Detroit News @detroitnews.com · 17/07/2026
The best options are respirators with two straps that go around your head and not your ears.
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Where to find N95 masks in Michigan
The best options are respirators with two straps that go around your head and not your ears.
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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
So far this year we've had: the warmest winter on record in the mountain west, a record-shattering heat wave in Europe, once in a thousand year rainfall and flooding texas and forest fire smoke blanketing the mid west and the north east. Feels like something's going on with the climate!
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Pinfall from Grace @pinfallfromgrace.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I promise this is a photo of Lake Michigan across the street. Wild.
A fully smoked out photo of Lake Michigan
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Catherine K @ckawahata.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Apocalyptic. I absolutely had to go out, but by the first stoplight I had burst into sobs. Coming back to my neighborhood, I stopped for a doe picking her way gingerly along the side of the road. AQI 288. Lucky compared to most of Michigan right now. I feel so utterly helpless and demoralized.
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The Jabari Burbank Show ™️ @jabariburbankshow.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Washtenaw County in southeastern Michigan... * Until 215 AM EDT. * At 130 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Chelsea, moving east at 55 mph.
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Jacob T. Levy @jacobtlevy.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
It's not just that Orbán losing inspires hope in other competitive-autocratic countries ruled by right-wing nationalist authoritarians. It's that his loss materially changes things in those other countries, because he's been operating as a headquarters and funding source...
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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 03/04/2026
He couldn’t see. He didn’t speak English. He was left alone in winter darkness. His death is now officially a homicide. If this doesn’t shake you, what will.
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Death of Rohingya refugee left in parking lot by US border agents ruled a homicide
Nurul Amin Shah, 56, who was visually impaired, was left outside Buffalo Tim Hortons on cold night and later died
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Roman Feiman @romanfeiman.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
The complete destruction of American cognitive science is happening right now
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Pam Davis-Kean, PhD @umpamdk.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
The NSF 2027 budget has noted that they will close out the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Science Program (SBE). This is not a good thing. nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/FY-202...
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 20/03/2026
Lots of drama unfolding in MAGA-world right now.
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Joe Kent's resignation is tearing MAGA apart
The former Green Beret's criticism of the Iran war is fueling a broader crack-up among Trump's base.
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Rep. Joe Neguse @neguse.house.gov · 20/03/2026
My resolution to overturn the Supreme Court’s disastrous Citizens United decision — H.J.Res 122 — has now been co-sponsored by 72 Members of Congress. You can view the full list at: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c.... I’ll keep fighting to get it across the finish line!
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Lounge Lizards 🇨🇦 🍁 @colin-dawny.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Huge win. 👏 "He also ordered a resumption of international broadcasting, which the U.S. has used for decades to promote press freedom around the world." “Voice of America has never been more needed.” www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
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Judge orders sidelined Voice of America employees back to work
The ruling amounted to a rebuke of administration efforts to dismantle the international broadcast organization.
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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The President of the United States said I insulted Jesus. You want to know what insults Jesus? Kicking the sick off their healthcare. Bombing schoolchildren in Iran. Deporting moms and babies. Covering up the Epstein files.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
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Olga Lautman 🇺🇦 @olgalautman.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
While we are all watching Iran, something strange is happening inside Russia. Putin hasn’t been seen at the Kremlin in over a week, internet blackouts are spreading, and even loyalists are disappearing. My latest…
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Putin Missing From the Kremlin as Internet Blackouts Spread and Control Tightens Across Russia
While we are all focused on the Middle East and Iran, something strange is happening inside Russia.
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Jessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
For anyone up late and eager to be pissed off: Ohio Republicans have introduced a bill that would require every pregnancy to be registered with the state and given a "certificate of life" jessica.substack.com/p/ohio-gop-w...
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Ohio GOP Wants Every Pregnancy Reported to the State
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MS NOW @ms.now · 12/03/2026
BREAKING: Reports of active shooter at synagogue in West Bloomfield, MI, Oakland County Sheriff's Office says. www.ms.now/news/temple-...
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Catherine K @ckawahata.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Today marks 15 years since the 2011 Japan earthquake, tsunami & Fukushima meltdown. ~20,000 people died in the disaster & aftermath. Surprised my hands still sweat & head swims, I ask for a prayer for the victims & a sober consideration of the risks of nuclear power. www.nippon.com/en/japan-dat...
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The State of Recovery in Tōhoku 15 Years after 3/11
Fifteen years after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, recovery efforts in Tōhoku are focused on the ongoing cleanup at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 07/03/2026
White House: the witness’s allegations are “completely baseless” and “backed by zero credible evidence.” Fact: FBI found her credible enough to interview repeatedly, and she received a financial settlement from the Epstein estate.
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David J. Bier @davidjbier.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
CBS obtained video of the DHS killing of an unarmed man in Texas that DHS concealed for nearly a year, which clearly contradicts claims that he violently rammed anyone. He is shot with his brake lights on, car not moving or barely moving. Another DHS crime.
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
There is a legal provision in immigration law that someone married to a US citizen can stay in the US while there visa is pending. Immigration officials have long recognized it to allow residency during the wait time. The DHS has just stopped following this part of the law.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 05/03/2026
One hour ago at the White House per Scavino
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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Just thinking about what we could do with a billion dollars a day that doesn’t include bombing people.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 05/03/2026
This ICE detention center is the largest in the country and has become notorious for rampant physical abuse, medical neglect, and death. We won't let up the pressure until it's shut down for good.
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ICE taking steps to close detention center at Fort Bliss, document shows
Preparations to shutter Camp East Montana in El Paso come less than eight months after facility’s opening, according to an internal ICE document.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 05/03/2026
U.S. forces likely bombed an Iranian elementary school on Feb. 28 during an operation targeting a nearby military base, a New York Times analysis suggests. It is the deadliest known episode of civilian casualties since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran — and no side has yet taken responsibility.
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Analysis Suggests School Was Hit Amid U.S. Strikes on Iranian Naval Base
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
A new Senate report alleges that over 1,000 FEMA contracts, grants, or disaster assistance awards were delayed under Kristi Noem's watch. Why? Because she demanded to sign off on expenses over $100,000 — which delayed aid to victims of floods and hurricanes. "Efficiency."
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Chuck Schumer @schumer.senate.gov · 05/03/2026
I’ve been asked if I would support Sen. Mullin as Noem’s replacement. The answer is a resounding NO. The rot in DHS is deep, much deeper than any individual. It’s a question of policy not personnel. The Senate should not consider any DHS Secretary nominee until DHS and ICE are reined in.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 05/03/2026
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India's HPCL resumes Russian oil purchases, sources say
India's state-run Hindustan Petroleum Corp has resumed purchase ​of Russian oil after a gap ‌of three months, buying two cargoes for arrival later this month, two sources familiar with the ​matter said.
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 05/03/2026
Kristi Noem has done a stunning amount of damage and it’s good she’s gone. But this doesn’t change the fact that we need a complete overhaul of DHS, impartial investigations into the killings of two American citizens, and information on children that were taken from Minnesota.
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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Emmanuel Damas, another individual killed in ICE custody. He had a toothache. They ignored it. He died of spesis. Read that again. Why do we need to fund this murderous agency? www.washingtonpost.com/national/202...
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Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother says
A Haitian man confined at an Arizona immigration detention center for months after the denial of his asylum application has died in the hospital
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 05/03/2026
BREAKING: Kristi Noem’s time as Department of Homeland Security secretary is coming to an end, according to a Truth Social post from President Donald Trump. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a Republican from Oklahoma who is a former Mixed Martial Arts fighter, will replace her.
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Kristi Noem is out at DHS. Markwayne Mullin is in.
The former MMA fighter is replacing Noem after a deadly tenure leading Trump’s anti-immigrant campaign.
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Max Berger @maxberger.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
The Trump regime has abandoned the constitution: - declared war without Congressional authorization - ignoring multiple court orders - impounding Congressional authorized funds - ignoring the freedom of speech and assembly It’s a lawless regime that has no legitimacy.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 05/03/2026
Some context to the Iranian boat that was targeted by US off Sri Lanka coast Former Indian FM: “US was aware of the Iranian ship's presence in the exercise to which the US navy was invited but withdrew from participation at the last minute”
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The Iranian ship will not be where it was if we had not invited it to talk part in our Milan exercise.
We were the hosts.
I am told that as per protocol for this exercise ships cannot carry any ammunition. It was defenceless.
The Iranian naval personnel had paraded before our president.
The attack by the US submarine was
premeditated as the US was aware of the Iranian ship's presence in the exercise to which the US navy was invited but withdrew from participation at the last minute, presumably with this operation in mind.
The US has ignored India's sensitivities as the ship was in these waters because of India's invitation.
We are far from politically or militarily responsible for the US attack.
Our"responsibility" is at a moral and human plane.
A word of condolence by the Indian Navy ( after political clearance) at the loss of lives of those who were our invitees and saluted our president would be in order.
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KatLouise @jesusforgives.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
I just saw advice from MLK's family saying we shouldn't call them magas but always Republicans, so their party has to deal with all the consequences. I think this is brilliant.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Seems like the media should at least express some curiosity about this. open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
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Polling USA @usapolling.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Something's going on in Arkansas Republicans won this seat by two points in 2024
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
New YouGov poll finds that for the first time, a majority of Americans disapprove of Trump *strongly.* His overall approval is down to 38%, a new second-term low. When is the last time a majority has disapproved strongly of a president?
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats @houseforeign.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Ranking Members @meeks.house.gov, @adamsmith.house.gov, @jahimes.bsky.social, @delauro.house.gov and @mccollum.house.gov sent a letter to top Trump administration officials set to brief Congress today, demanding they answer critical questions concerning ongoing U.S. military operations against Iran.
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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The answer is no and now they’re all trapped
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Catherine K @ckawahata.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
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"China Did It": Updating the Big Lie (Foreign Interference version) to Prevent Free and Fair Elections
As predicted in my Feb. 6 essay
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Catherine K @ckawahata.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Don’t let the darkness break you my friends, there are so many of us youtu.be/LNCiMYCgssY?...
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Presidential Silver Lining (Live)
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Catherine K @ckawahata.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
My God. Every day is a new nightmare
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Craig Harrington @craigipedia.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Immigrants were shoring up our social safety net, you Nazi dipshit.
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 26/02/2026
Kansas lawmakers bypassed the committee process by doing a whole bill amendment and pushing this in two days. They then overrode the governors veto. They used emergency designation to make it go into effect immediately. There's no grace period. The amount of targeted animus here is staggering.
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Kim Kelly @kimkelly.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
fucking genocidal
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Catherine K @ckawahata.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
It has taken me a good ten minutes to calm down enough to be able to write this. If I am this terrified & heartsick, how are trans people & their families feeling? I hoped the tide was turning but after today things feel darker than ever.
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Catherine K @ckawahata.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
“A critical dimension is NOT mere disapproval but whether they view regime as break in normalcy vs just a bad regular right wing gov't in a democracy.” They could have walked out unanimously in a dignified manner when Trump attacked. More effective than leaving a few unsupported members to shout.
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Anat Shenker-Osorio @anatosaurus.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
In competitive authoritarianism (US right now) there's often a "loyal opposition" that's essential to the regime. They are so wedded to "decorum," they go along with rites & rituals that help regime prop up veneer of normalcy, undermining clear view of regimes actions & aims.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Democracy Docket laid down a marker on the big take away from Trump's SOTU. Let's see what legacy media produces. If you appreciate pro-democracy media that will never back down or obey, subscribe now. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
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