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Dianna

@diannariparian.bsky.social
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Retired County biologist. Just in time to be a rabble-rouser during current political chaos.

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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Put it on your CALENDAR! Vote for Yakima kids by April 28th! Convenient drop box on MLK Jr Blvd across street from Courthouse. I'm going to drop off my ballot today! yakimakids.org
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Yes for Yakima Kids - Vote April 28, 2026
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
The church across the street just planted a bunch of trees to replace those that died and added a few. Made me think about churches that have acres of sterile lawn without trees. Why? They add shade, character, a nice place to sit and enjoy the day and so many other benefits for people & nature.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
This is what our loon of a president wastes his time thinking about. www.cnn.com/2026/03/22/p...
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Statue of Christopher Columbus installed on White House grounds | CNN Politics
A statue of Christopher Columbus has been erected outside of an ornate federal office building on the White House grounds — the latest sign of the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape cultural an...
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
As the minuscule news media we have left badgers the administration for Trump's war goals, its clearly a worthless effort. They need to direct these questions to Netanyahu, since he appears to be "the decider".
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Congress - separate FEMA, TSA etc from the DHS/ICE/Border Patrol budget. We need the other agencies that are part of DHS. Republicans - a war won't distract us from you not agreeing to reasonable requirements for ICE and Border Patrol!
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Maybe someone here can answer this for me. The arguments against trans use terms like body mutilation. Do they have as much furor over female to male medical treatments? Somehow this sounds like the men unwilling to neuter male pets, as if they are the ones being neutered. Or changed to female?
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Here's my prediction. Trump will send US military into Lebanon - troops on the ground. He will try to justify it by claiming they aren't going into Iran. Israel is wrecking Lebanon to try to get rid of Hezbollah, so Netanyahu has tasked Trump with that job.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed." "The Chance for Peace" Delivered Before the American Society of Newspaper Editors, 4/16/53, Pres. Eisenhower.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Wow! Just heard Rubio say Iran is run by religious lunatics. How is the US any different?
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The moral of the story is don't let children play with destructive weapons without adult supervision.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
I'd like to thank the Winter Olympics for showing the world how we should behave towards each other! Wonderful example especially in these worldwide troubled times. www.olympics.com/ioc/milano-c....
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Milano Cortina 2026
The Olympic Winter Games return to Europe, the birthplace of Alpine skiing, encompassing a large portion of Italy’s breathtaking mountains and covering an area of 22,000 square kilometres. From 6 to 2...
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
UPDATE - Take Back Our SCIENCE rally March 7, 2026 at S. 16th Ave & Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima at 1 pm. To register go to, fight2win.standupforscience.net/sign_up/14606/. For an event near you - click your city on the map & follow link, www.standupforscience.net/march7.
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Stand up for Science
Stand up for Science
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Watched the last episode today & highly recommend it. Nearly current & inc anti-Israel protests & rise of white Christian Nationalist groups like the Proud Boys. Watch the last or all episodes. Historian Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is a great story teller! www.cascadepbs.org/show/black-a...
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Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
Black and Jewish America explores the ties between Black Americans and Jewish Americans.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Reserve March 7th for a Take Back Science Rally near you! Organized those who did it nearly a year ago, www.standupforscience.net. In Yakima Washington the rally will be along S. 16th Ave & Nob Hill Blvd at 1 pm. Bring a sign supporting the sciences nearest your heart! On their map in couple days.
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STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
Science activists and allies mobilizing to save science, health and democracy itself from the Trump administration's dismantlement and privatization.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Yakima - reserve March 7th for a Stand Up for Science rally to take back science, health and democracy! Join us for sign waving at 16th Ave & Nob Hill Blvd at 1 pm. Check out the national organization at www.standupforscience.net/march7 for more info & other locations!
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Stand Up for Science: March 7th, 2026 — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
We need to go after funding for these & companies who are profiting. ICE plans to build mega warehouses for immigration detention spark growing concern www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
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ICE plans to build mega warehouses for immigration detention spark growing concern
Sources at two government contractors told NBC News they were worried that new warehouses — and the large numbers of immigrants who would be housed in them — would present safety problems.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
This is disgusting and so UN-American I can hardly believe it. Please someone, prove this isn't true and that this isn't happening in the US! DHS Hunts Down 67-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Who Criticized Them in Email newrepublic.com/post/206088/... via @newrepublic.com
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DHS Hunts Down 67-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Who Criticized Them in Email
The Department of Homeland Security is using a little-known tool to go after its critics.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Can someone explain to me why Dems aren't requiring Customs and Border Patrol staff to go back to there assigned locations? My understanding is the enabling legislation for this agency sets a strict area of operations near our borders?!
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Here's a blunt description of the Trump administration from a conservative publication started by former Fox News contributors, of all things. thedispatch.com/article/the-...
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The Cost of Silence
Enough.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Listening to coverage of release of some Epstein files, I have one wish. Every person who is CURRENTLY abusing &/or trafficking children, men or women need to know their time is short. Hunger of the public to stop & punish this type of criminal is high so they should consider themselves forewarned.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Michelle Obama - her interview tonight was great! She states our democracy is not broken, people not being involved is the problem. We must live being politically active for the next generations. Can't give up or be despondent. She's smart, insightful a wonderful influence in these troubled times!
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Would like to give a shout out to The Weather Channel. They continue to provide dialog assuming climate change is a real thing! This includes specials on innovations in conservation & addressing climate change. Today they also previewed interview with NOAA director, available on several sites.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Good article about Justice Roberts historic war against democracy. As was stated in the webinar about this article yesterday, the Dems need to pay more attention to the courts. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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This is all John Roberts’ fault
Trump owes his corrupt and abusive reign to one man.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Recently wanted to watch national news. CBS had interview with Charlie Kirk's widow. Click to ABC but was showing a special report on Taylor Swift's tour - they divulged they're a Disney subsidiary. NBC finally had some news on but don't know if fluff piece beforehand. Access to news would be good.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
The Trump Mafia will have to answer for their crimes. But until then, as his popularity continues to sink he will become more desparate to try to maintain control over the government & Republicans in Congress. He could do anything trying not to lose his hold on power. Don't be surprised.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Having some weird accounts following me, 1 says its musk spaceX, the other turned up at same time & has an odd curved i in name. Anyone else run into this?
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
I must admit it is amusing to see texts seeking money for MAGA, but I'd rather have the money someone is making selling my phone number!
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
I've had enough! Now bluesky is jumping to new posts when I come back from reading a story. If I wanted to refresh the page I'd do it! I swear it's becoming nearly as irritating as facebook.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Here's the main website for the GI Rights hot line. Please pass on to all who could use it. girightshotline.org
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GI Rights Hotline: Military Discharges and Military Counseling
Are you in the military or thinking about joining? Are you unsure of where to get reliable answers? Call the GI Rights Hotline at 1-877-447-4487. Call for yourself or someone you care about Free and c...
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Sounds like its time to post this again. If this link doesn't work I'll post the source & phone number. www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...
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The Radcliff Shout (news letter) | Facebook
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Just dropped off my ballot at a drop box. Do you have a plan to VOTE TUESDAY?!?
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Article with both sides of recent ICE shooting of a citizen in California. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Report: ICE shot a US citizen trying to help kids
According to his lawyer, immigration officers shot Carlos Jimenez after he warned them that children would soon gather for the bus where they had pulled over a vehicle.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Dear President Trump (or dear leader, if you prefer): Know that unprovoked military attacks on Venezuela will not distract me from our crashing economy, frustrated angry farmers, federal firings, unfunded social programs, ICE militia or the Epstein files. www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
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U.S. poised to strike military targets in Venezuela in escalation against Maduro regime
The Trump Administration has made the decision to attack military installations inside Venezuela and the strikes could come at any moment, sources with knowledge of the situation told the Miami Herald...
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Enlisting OUR Navy to murder people on boats off the coast of North or Central America is 100% wrong. Coast Guard maybe, Navy no! Drug smuggling is not punishable by death in the US! No evidence has been provided connecting the people murdered with drugs. Its a pretext to remove Maduro from power.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Next week may be our last chance for assured free & fair elections for awhile, so exercise your right & responsibility TO VOTE! The link is to a national League of Women Voters letter to Congress expressing concern about proposed voter restrictions. lwvyakimacounty.org/letter-from-...
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Letter from the National League to Congressional leaders - League of Women Voters of Yakima County, WA
This letter was sent by the Presidents of the 51 US Leagues to Congressional leadership regarding the state of the country. It begins ... Re: Calling on Congress to Act Dear Leader Thune, Leader Sc...
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
I so much wish we had a real president again instead of the lying opportunistic grifter we have. Miss Joe Biden's leadership, knowledge and love of our democracy. www.wbur.org/news/2025/10...
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Biden calls these 'dark days' as he urges Americans to 'get back up' in Kennedy Institute speech
Former President Joe Biden urged Americans to stay optimistic and not to check out in response to what he says are attacks on free speech and tests on the boundaries of executive power by President Tr...
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
BREAKING: Hurricane Hunters captured the amazing "stadium effect" within the eye of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa: blue sky surrounded by towering walls of swirling cloud. Please keep Jamaica in your thoughts
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Judge takes on the latest ICE outrage.... cwbchicago.com/2025/10/bord...
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Border Patrol chief shows ‘disdain’ for judge as violations of court order continue: attorneys - CWB Chicago
Attorneys representing Chicago media outlets and other plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit over alleged excessive force by immigration agents say the government’s officers have violated a judge’s restrain...
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
I'm attending No Kings's event, “Mass Call: What's Next After No Kings?” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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Mass Call: What's Next After No Kings? · No Kings
No Kings will be massive, powerful, and meaningful - but it won’t be the end of our work. Join movement leaders and fellow local activists after the big day to come together, celebrate what we accompl...
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Andrew Young documentary by Rachel Maddow is on MSNBC NOW in Pacific Time zone. Check it out!
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
We need everyone, yes that means YOU! I'm attending No Kings's event, “Yakima Indivisible Honk & Wave” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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Yakima Indivisible Honk & Wave · Indivisible
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
It sounds like the far right wing of the Young Republicans are in a battle with less extreme members for control of the organization. Without additional push back by less extreme members it would become a Hitler leaning white Christian Nationalist party. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Protest Censorship, Read a Banned Book this week! bannedbooksweek.org
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Banned Books Week | October 5-11, 2025
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
National Banned Book Week! Poets & Writers - facebook #ClipOfTheDay: In this video, George Takei, honorary chair of Banned Books Week 2025, talks about how “access to books and knowledge is essential to democracy” and how … See more www.pw.org/content/geor...
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
From the The Peace Art Collective, your toon for the day -
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
I'm attending No Kings's event, “Yakima Indivisible Honk & Wave” - sign up now to join me! If not in Yakima find the site near where you live! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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Yakima Indivisible Honk & Wave · Indivisible
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
With all the hype about Portland, Hegseth lecturing our top brass, & Trump ordering our Navy to murder people, its time for this again. I don't know if this is correct number for other branches of military but sure they can direct callers to correct number for assistance. Thanks to Cian.
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Push back works in many cases. It helps to have people who are doing the detailed grunt work of watching what your local government is doing day to day. In red leaning central WA State locals stopped Health District from calling ICE in on food handlers. www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/b...
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Yakima Health District Board of Health retracts letter to state and federal agencies, including ICE, following community ire
A letter from the Yakima Health District Board of Health calling for federal intervention in curtailing unlicensed food vendors in Yakima County has been retracted following criticism from community m...
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Dianna @diannariparian.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Attorney's working for Trump are warned to get malpractice insurance. I haven't verified this so let me know if this is in error.
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