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Gina Catena, MS, NP, CNM

@ginacatena.bsky.social
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Musings of a Nurse-Midwife raised in Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's cult. Clinical faculty OB-Gyn. Member & contributor International Cultic Studies Association. Opinions mine. retweets 🤔🧐

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Target paid its CEO $21.8M last year — 794x the median Target worker's pay of $27,506. Target has also spent $13.9B on stock buybacks since 2019, while remaining among the largest employers of Medicaid and SNAP recipients in America. This is what I mean by a rigged economy.
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Theresa McLeod @westtexascatlady.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
So much truth here! 😢
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Remember: The GOP’s nonsensical culture wars are meant to distract you from corporate corruption and plunder. [Cartoon by Jace Avery]
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Shock gloves and robot dogs. Trump's ICE Gestapo is using our money to terrorize us.
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ICE plans to purchase robot dogs
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is looking to spend up to $2 million on robot dogs, according to a federal procurement notice.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/08/2026
RFK Jr complains that people in hospice aren't dying quick enough and therefore cost too much money
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Tom Walsh @tewalsh340.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
There's no way he legitimately won all swing states, but those who did vote for him again, are still at least 80% at fault. And we are all paying.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 24/08/2026
Proud to announce that New York City has registered a record 4,200 New Yorkers in our doula care program.  Pregnancy and childbirth are life-changing moments. No one should be forced to navigate them alone.
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Mayor Mamdani Expands Access to Doula Care Across NYC as Citywide Initiative Surpasses 4,000 People Served
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Humor Satire Memes @funnysnarkyjoke.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
"There was no autism diagnosed before 1930."

Pluto wasn't discovered until 1930, pluto causes autism

[A picture of the planet Pluto against a black space background with white text overlaid above and below it]
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Random reminder that the GOP's tax cuts for their billionaire donors ballooned the deficit, so they're blaming the problem on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid — while making cuts to programs that millions of Americans rely on. It's socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for everyone else.
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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 19/08/2026
People who don’t know the difference between ‘entomology’ and ‘etymology’ bug us in ways we cannot put into words.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The Democratic Party’s mega-donor class is horrified by the rising tide of progressive populism. Too bad. It's time they recognize the real choice is between democracy and tyranny, between an economy that works for all or one that works for a small sliver at the top.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Exactly 3 months from today is the most important midterm election in our lifetime. Our opportunity to hold him accountable. Register to vote here: Iwillvote.com The stakes have never been higher. Show the world the majority of Americans are good, decent, honest people. #VoteBlue🗳️ #RejectMAGA 👎
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The effective federal corporate income tax rate: 1950: 50% 1990: 25% 2020: 13% Stop asking "but how we will pay for it?" Restore the corporate tax rate. That is how we will pay for it.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
My latest piece was originally written for Democracy Docket members. They decided to share this one with everyone because of the stakes for this election. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...
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The GOP has a plan to undermine free and fair elections. We must stop them
The GOP is not acting like a party trying to persuade voters to support its candidates — because it isn’t.
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Cult Podcasts @cultpodcasts.com · 28/07/2026
"The Difference Between #CognitiveDissonance & Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance" Dr. Peter Salerno 27 Jul 2026 [0:01:57] #Cult s.cultpodcasts.com/z2dz-AWpm0G3BgT5…
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COGNITIVE DISSONANCE & TRAUMATIC COGNITIVE DISSONANCE
📚New Books: “THE SOCIAL PREDATOR’S SECRET PLAYBOOK ” and “WHAT IF I’M WRONG? (You’re not)” Available Now on Amazon and Kindle. Coming soon to Audible 📣1:1 Consultations Available. See link to website in bio to schedule 📣Online Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance Workshop September 19th. See link to website in bio. 📚Please consider reading my books on this subject: Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance, Cruelty by Nature, and The Nature and Nurture of Narcissism DISCLAIMER: Dr. Peter Salerno is a licensed psychotherapist in California. All content shared here is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute therapy, diagnosis, or clinical advice. Dr. Salerno’s public communication is provided for science education purposes only. It does not involve treatment, assessment, diagnosis, or the establishment of a clinical or therapeutic relationship. Dr. Salerno cannot respond to individual clinical situations in comments or direct messages. As a public figure, Dr. Salerno has the same right as any professional to discuss and disseminate information gathered from peer-reviewed research, scientific theory, and continuing-education material. Disagreement with the implications of empirical data does not constitute ethical misconduct. Any attempt to harass, intimidate, or damage a professional’s career through misrepresentation or misuse of reporting systems will be documented and addressed through appropriate legal and regulatory channels. #traumaticcognitivedissonance #narcissism #narcissists #cruelty #abuse #trauma #traumahealing #relationship #DrPeterSalerno #personalitydisorder #Cognitivedissonance #psychopath #social #love #predator #clusterb #personality
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Annalee Newitz @annaleen.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
FYI there is no "real" reason why Rome "fell." Its power waned for the usual, mundane reasons: widening gap between rich and poor, inability to maintain infrastructure, incompetent leadership, pointless wars, endless persecution of marginalized groups who performed vital labor, etc.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Trump traded GEO Group and CoreCivic stocks, two private prison corporations, nearly 30 times in 2025. GEO Group’s profits increased by 700% that year and CoreCivic raked in $650 million in ICE contracts — both benefiting Trump’s stock portfolio. Cashing in on his own cruelty.
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Bill Buster @busterbnyc.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
What a nasty ignorant soulless bitch he was. Bye freak. Graham is another huge reason why we are now a global pariah.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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SassySenora701 @sassysenior70.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The speaker has 2 legislative days to schedule a vote
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Friends, they’re not even trying to hide their voter suppression. ⬇️
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Anytime any respectable journalist mentions our two chief negotiators with Iran, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, they should note both receive sizeable paychecks from Middle Eastern nations with deep equities in these talks. It is a fundamental corruption.
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Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
The Supreme Court's fifth and final decision is Blanche v. Lau, another 6–3 split. Per Thomas, the government does NOT require clear and convincing evidence that a green card holder committed a crime before divesting them of their lawful status at the border. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...
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Democrat Cats @democratcats.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
So Scientific American did an article on the hydrogen peroxide they added to the algae pool… Turns out the “expert” they got to weigh in has a bachelor in Sports Management and is named Tim. Tim has some ‘splaining to do
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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
This is brilliant.... #BookSky
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
"Trump said, 'You know why I [attack the press]? I do it to discredit you all and demean you all so when you write negative stories about me, no one will believe you.' Trump said that," Stahl told the audience, adding, "So, put that in your head for a minute." www.cbsnews.com/news/lesley-...
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Lesley Stahl: Trump admitted mission to "discredit" press
Veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent says Trump admitted attacking press so "no one will believe" negative stories about him
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Earthling @ziyatong.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
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@nluewmist / I’m finally reading Dune. This quote which in the first few pages hit hard; “once men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only let other men with machines to enslave them.”
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
The Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on two campaign finance cases that could forever change our elections. @davidsirota.com explains how SCOTUS is about to legalize corruption.
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Is the Supreme Court About to Legalize Corruption? (ft. David Sirota)
For decades, rich and powerful interests and their right-wing political allies have been executing a secret plot to buy
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Soul Inquiries @soulinquiries.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
✨️ Happy Summer Solstice ✨️
Image of Stonehenge with sunset peeking through the rocks
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
To all the dads out there – Happy Father’s Day! Nothing we do is more fulfilling!
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
How we beat back the corporate takeover of America: 1. Break up corporate monopolies 2. Continue building union power 3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Happiest of Juneteenths to all those who celebrate (like me).
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Y.O.L.O.0311 @yolo0311.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
ANY other President would have been removed, disgraced, and castigated.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Hawaii just enacted a law that effectively neuters Citizens United. Montana could soon follow suit via a ballot referendum. Here's what you should know about the plans to get Big Money out of politics — and how they could be replicated where you live.
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Could This Actually End Citizens United?
Montana — yes, deep red Montana — has a plan to effectively neuter Citizens United.No Supreme Court ruling or constituti
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Michelle and I loved reading to this bright group of kids today! We hope this new Chicago Public Library branch at the Obama Presidential Center will be a place where folks come to read, check out books, and connect with one another for years to come.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
After the Supreme Court first gutted the VRA in 2013, Black voter turnout decreased — especially in the South. After the Supreme Court gutted it again this year, multiple Southern states have already begun trampling on Black voting power. This is Chief Justice John Roberts’ legacy.
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A Voice Crying in the Wilderness @cryingwilderness.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
STAY INSPIRED! 💙
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 19/06/2026
Black text on white page that reads as follows:

On June 19, 1865, African American communities in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom from slavery — two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation took effect. 

For 161 years, Juneteenth has been a day of remembrance for the freedom that was delayed. It is also a celebration of the joy and resilience that flourished despite that delay. 

The contributions of African Americans, whose struggle for freedom shaped our nation, are immeasurable. Yet too many Black families continue to bear the brunt of an affordability crisis that has pushed them out of the neighborhoods and communities they've built. 

True freedom has a tangible impact on daily life: the ability to afford housing, earn a living wage, put food on the table, support a family, and create a future for generations to come. 

As we celebrate today, we must recommit ourselves to ensuring this freedom is fully realized. 

Happy Juneteenth, New York City.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
On this Juneteenth, it is important to acknowledge — both in sadness and in outrage — that the person occupying the position of president of the United States is a white supremacist. robertreich.substack.com/p/a-realit…
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Crystal Fleming is on sabbatical @alwaystheself.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I'm attending a digital humanities event in Montreal. There was a keynote on AI and something about the talk made me wonder if it had been written by Claude. I said as much in the Q&A. As I posed the question, the speaker shifted, looking slightly uncomfortable. What he said next shocked the room +
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Rep. Dr. Jasmine Clark @jasmineclarkforga.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
When I head to Washington, I will be the first woman in Congress with a science PhD. That matters. At a time when science is under attack, Congress needs more leaders who understand the value of evidence-based decision-making.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
This is worth a read. www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2…
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The era of trillionaires will be dire for democracy. Here is how we can fight back | Gabriel Zucman
There is a fundamental tension between extreme wealth and the very possibility of democracy. That’s because extreme weal
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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
What happened? Pretty simple. Y'all were lying ...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
HHS Secretary RFK, Jr. has made no public comments about the Ebola outbreak for weeks. He reportedly refused to be briefed on last year’s measles outbreak. Multiple divisions of HHS are being run by acting directors. This is who’s in charge of the health of 330 million Americans?
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Kennedy Shows Minimal Engagement With Vast Health Portfolio
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
NO 👇 LIES DETECTED.......
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 10/06/2026
i think it is really great that the civil rights division is now dedicated to rooting out any attempt to do outreach to nonwhites in education www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
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CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Facing Federal Investigation
The Justice Department is investigating a program at City University of New York that offers support for men from underrepresented backgrounds for alleged racial discrimination.
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A Voice Crying in the Wilderness @cryingwilderness.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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Gordon Wark 🤬💥😡🔥🕗🕕🕓🕖 @1stwark.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Presidential Pardons Must Be Ended.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
An Iraqi soccer player was detained for hours when he arrived here for the World Cup. A Somali referee was outright denied entry. Iran's team is not allowed to stay in the U.S. The World Cup is supposed to bring the world together. Instead, Trump is using it as an excuse to be racist and cruel.
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