Heather Beaven @heatherbeaven.bsky.social · 23/08/2025Trump only cares about people who can vote for him and people who can give him money. And he doesn’t need your vote anymore, peasant. 060
Reposted by Heather BeavenAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 31/07/2025The DC Bar recommends Jeffrey Clark - an architect of the insurrection - be disbarred. 850218914514
Reposted by Heather BeavenNPR @npr.org · 27/07/2025When Katie Chubb was pregnant she wanted to have her baby at a birth center, but there was no local option. Now she's trying to open one herself. She has community support, but not from the hospitals.n.prShe's trying to open a birth center near a maternity desert. It's not easyWhen Katie Chubb was pregnant she wanted to have her baby at a birth center, but there was no local option. Now she's trying to open one herself. She has community support, but not from the hospitals. 1021529
Reposted by Heather BeavenMother Jones @motherjones.com · 27/07/2025Mental health conditions, like suicides & overdoses, are the leading underlying causes of maternal deaths in the US. Antidepressants save women's lives—& they're safe. So why is RFKJr's FDA hell-bent on undermining their use among pregnant & postpartum moms? www.motherjones.com/politics/202...motherjones.comIs the FDA about to keep pregnant women from taking antidepressants?A panel of experts repeated what one women's health expert called "MAHA talking points." 52751192028
Reposted by Heather BeavenSeth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 10/06/2025This country has gone mad. ABC News paid a historic bribe to Dictator Trump—begging him not to destroy it—and has now let go a beloved, celebrated journalist for... ...an *accurate tweet* whose accuracy is *confirmed* by *all prior reporting* on the life and times of Stephen Miller. We are lost.cnn.comABC News drops Terry Moran over late-night post attacking Trump and Stephen Miller | CNN BusinessThe network is parting ways with its veteran correspondent two days after he posted a missive on X calling the president and his deputy chief of staff “world-class haters.” 1602331612
Reposted by Heather BeavenKat Hartness @kathartness.bsky.social · 10/06/2025'It’s become her MO': Pam Bondi scolded by ex-prosecutor after explosive claims www.rawstory.com/pam-bondi-26...rawstory.com'It’s become her MO': Pam Bondi scolded by ex-prosecutor after explosive claimsUnder any other circumstances, Attorney General Pam Bondi would fall under the Justice Department’s disciplinary processes for her Friday news conference, wrote former federal prosecutor Harry Litman.... 2309
Reposted by Heather BeavenThe New Yorker @newyorker.com · 25/05/2025Academic freedom in the United States has found itself periodically under siege, but the current attacks from the federal government raise a new level of alarm. nyer.cm/u405qvQ 283131674030
Heather Beaven @heatherbeaven.bsky.social · 24/05/2025MAGA is comfortable tossing around pejorative’s like “moron,” “idiot,” and “retard.” It’s an early conditioning to dehumanize people with (perceived or real) disabilities similar to “aliens,” and “enemies of the state.” And it’s a tactic that was used in the ‘30s. @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social 011
Reposted by Heather BeavenBiggie @biggienotsmalls.bsky.social · 15/05/2025For those of us in America......that actually READ some of the books they want destroyed...... 414214954365
Reposted by Heather BeavenPolitico @politico.com · 15/05/2025Presidential contenders used to pretend they weren’t running for president. Not anymore. The Dems who are eyeing a 2028 run 👇politico.comDems aren't shying away from talking about 2028 presidential bidsThe days of the shadow primary are giving way to a franker, more overt approach to the race for the White House. 4123639
Reposted by Heather BeavenMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12/05/2025Taking a bribe in a very public way doesn't mean you aren't corrupt, it means your corruption is shameless. 489249445984
Reposted by Heather BeavenJim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 03/04/2025no idea who made this but it’s genius 702354421
Reposted by Heather BeavenMolly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Omg this is so stupid I can’t believe how stupid this is 1543581450
Reposted by Heather BeavenRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 04/04/2025A man’s gotta have a code. Trump’s code is that the Saudis are paying him millions to host the golf tournament, so that’s where he is. 41959121983
Heather Beaven @heatherbeaven.bsky.social · 03/04/2025“The American people have never been enthusiastic about foreign policy state only in the terms of naked self-interest or national advantage; rather they seek a solid moral foundation for our actions abroad.” George McGovern (1993) 010
Heather Beaven @heatherbeaven.bsky.social · 02/04/2025I’m at the (George) McGovern Library digging thru archives. Most surprising find? His book on the Ludlow massacre of coal miners was adapted for the big screen but wasn’t made. The 1980’s was a rejection of social justice battles but 2025 seems like a perfect time to finally make that movie! 010
Heather Beaven @heatherbeaven.bsky.social · 01/04/2025I can. It describe how much I love that it is Cory who will end that 24 hour racist rant 020
Reposted by Heather BeavenArt Candee 🍿🥤 @artcandee.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Senator Cory Booker is only a few hours away from breaking Strom Thurmond's record for the longest speech on the Senate floor (24 hours and 18 minutes). Every single Democratic Senator needs to be like Senator Michael Bennet out there helping Cory with his filibuster! Come on, Cory!!!!! 319138972750
Heather Beaven @heatherbeaven.bsky.social · 01/04/2025It only matters when it matters to you personally. 000
Reposted by Heather BeavenBrian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Cory Booker is doing something incredible on the Senate floor. If you're not watching, you need to watch: www.youtube.com/live/Ej6locU...youtube.comLIVE: Cory Booker goes for floor speech RECORDYouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen 841318195779
Reposted by Heather BeavenChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 01/04/2025My God. ICE wrongfully arrested a man while his 5-year-old autistic child sat in the backseat—and shipped him off to an El Salvador prison. No due process. Now the Trump administration claims they can’t get him back. How many more? THIS NEEDS TO BE A BIGGER STORY. 42461393548
Reposted by Heather BeavenJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Thousands of CDC employees who worked on things like preventing HIV and lead poisoning have been told they were subject to a reduction in force. Experts say people will die.wired.comThe CDC Has Been GuttedThousands of CDC employees who worked on things like preventing HIV and lead poisoning have been told they were subject to a reduction in force. Experts say people will die. 66763300
Reposted by Heather BeavenThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 01/04/2025Breaking News: In an embarrassing defeat, Speaker Mike Johnson failed to kill a measure to allow remote voting for House members after the birth of a child.nytimes.comJohnson Fails to Kill Bipartisan Measure to Allow Proxy Voting for New ParentsThe speaker tried to use an unprecedented parliamentary maneuver to deny a bipartisan majority the chance to hold a vote on their proposal to allow new parents to vote remotely in the House. 1311913339
Reposted by Heather BeavenChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 01/04/202518 hours and 45 minutes in, and Cory Booker is still going strong! 🔥 808289804033
Heather Beaven @heatherbeaven.bsky.social · 01/04/2025War isn’t just about brute strength. Yes, I did less pushups than the boys. I also had to score higher on the ASVAB than they did to get in. Oh, and Pete Hegseth should be in the Brig. 011
Heather Beaven @heatherbeaven.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Oh Kid- it doesn’t matter how much you curve those blue lines, it won’t make you appear more manly. 000
Reposted by Heather BeavenProPublica @propublica.org · 25/03/2025NEW: The government spent years probing allegations that a Dallas HOA created rules to kick poor Black people out and that Texas discriminated against minority residents in Houston after Hurricane Harvey, only to suddenly reverse course under Trump. By @jessecoburn.bsky.socialpropub.liFederal Investigators Were Preparing Two Texas Housing Discrimination Cases — Until Trump Took OverThe government spent years probing allegations that a Dallas HOA created rules to kick poor Black people out and that Texas discriminated against minority residents in Houston after Hurricane Harvey,… 31908346
Reposted by Heather BeavenChronicle of Higher Education @chronicle.com · 25/03/2025Alex Shieh’s email to thousands of Brown employees asking they defend their jobs got a lot of attention. It also earned him a meeting with an associate dean. chroni.cl/4l3F5dechroni.clChanneling DOGE, a Brown U. Student Asked Administrators: What Do You Do All Day?Alex Shieh’s email to thousands of university employees got a lot of attention. It also earned him a meeting with an associate dean. 044
Reposted by Heather BeavenReuters @reuters.com · 25/03/2025Food banks across the country, already strained by rising demand, say they will have less food to distribute because of at least $1 billion in federal funding cuts and pauses by the Trump administration reut.rs/4kUZe5breut.rsTrump cuts hit struggling food banks, risking hunger for low-income AmericansFood banks say they will have less to distribute because of at least $1 billion in federal funding cuts. 24437213
Reposted by Heather BeavenChicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 25/03/2025An unusual new lawsuit filed by the Archdiocese of Chicago on Monday alleged a group of mostly West Side residents conspired for years to bring false allegations of sexual abuse against a notorious priest.chicagotribune.com‘They’ve got everlasting money, bro’: Chicago archdiocese alleges conspiracy to file false sex abuse claims against defrocked priestAn unusual new lawsuit filed by the Archdiocese of Chicago on Monday alleged a group of mostly West Side residents conspired for years to bring false allegations of sexual abuse against a notorious… 31210
Reposted by Heather BeavenArs Technica @arstechnica.com · 24/03/2025So far, details about the fast-rising cases are scant.arstechnica.comMeasles arrives in Kansas, spreads quickly in undervaccinated countiesSince a single case last week, at least 9 more have been reported, with more pending. 15724
Reposted by Heather BeavenPolitico @politico.com · 24/03/2025‘Amateur hour': Washington aghast at Trump administration’s war plan group chat. One Democratic congressional aide called it an “operational security nightmare.”politico.com'Amateur hour': Washington aghast at Trump administration's war plan group chatOne Democratic congressional aide called it an "operational security nightmare." 25366108
Reposted by Heather BeavenOhio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 20/03/2025A new study shows Ohio’s struggle to improve infant and maternal mortality has roots in systemic issues like health care access, poverty and, above all, racism.buff.lyStudy shows racism a major issue impacting Ohio's maternal and infant mortality rate • Ohio Capital JournalA new study shows Ohio’s struggle to improve infant and maternal mortality has roots in systemic issues like health care access, poverty and, above all, racism. 33017
Reposted by Heather BeavenThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 20/03/2025FBI agent who accused agency of political bias arrested at New York airporttheguardian.comFBI agent who accused agency of political bias arrested at New York airportJohnathan Buma, who said his concerns about Rudy Giuliani were ignored, was charged with disclosing classified information A veteran FBI agent who blew the whistle on alleged political bias during Donald Trump’s first presidency was arrested at New… 20370188
Reposted by Heather BeavenBaller Alert @balleralert.com · 20/03/2025dlvr.itGoogle to Pay $28M to Settle Lawsuit Over Favoring White and Asian EmployeesGoogle has agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that claimed the company favored White and Asian employees in pay and career advancement over Hispanic, Indigenous, Native […] The post Google to Pay $28M to Settle Lawsuit Over… 22011
Reposted by Heather BeavenRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/03/2025A leaked memo reveals that DOGE's next target is the VA, with plans to fire more than 80,000 agency workers who provide critical services to veterans and their families. More than 25% of agency staff are veterans themselves. How is this "efficiency"?nytimes.comChaos at the V.A.: Inside the DOGE Cuts Disrupting the Veterans AgencyClinical trials have been delayed, contracts canceled and support staff fired. With deeper cuts coming, some are warning of potential harms to veterans. 588129444334
Heather Beaven @heatherbeaven.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Will her "final mission" involve reporting child sexual abuse this time? 000
Heather Beaven @heatherbeaven.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Cognitive Dissidence is being Anti-DEI while championing anti-Semitic initiatives. 000
Reposted by Heather BeavenKentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 04/03/2025In January, Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie reintroduced a bill in the House that would “terminate” the U.S. Education Department. kentuckylantern.com/2025/03/04/r...kentuckylantern.comNew Secretary Linda McMahon unveils ‘final mission’ for U.S. Department of Education • Kentucky LanternIn her first hours as U.S. Education secretary, Linda McMahon sent employees an email titled “Our Department’s Final Mission.” 467
Reposted by Heather BeavenToronto Star @thestar.com · 04/03/2025#Developing: Doug Ford says U.S. companies won't be able to bid on $30B worth of procurement contracts Ontario awards each yearthestar.comTrump tariffs and Canada: Trudeau tells Trump tariffs are a ‘very dumb thing to do’; Doug Ford rips up Ontario’s contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink; Trump posts rebuttal on Truth SocialU.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian goods began on Tuesday March 4. Follow live updates as Canada responds. 1310028
Reposted by Heather BeavenRaw Story @rawstory.com · 28/02/2025"With the Ukrainians actually wanting the talks to continue. But as we hear from a White House official, the White House made it clear that it was time for them to go."rawstory.com'Kicked out essentially': Trump ordered Ukrainians to leave after disaster WH meetingPresident Donald Trump kicked President Volodymyr Zelensky and the entire Ukrainian delegation out of the White House Friday following the disastrous meeting that turned into a shouting match, accordi... 5613955
Reposted by Heather BeavenChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 25/02/2025This hits hard… “Then she was fired by a Fox News weekend host.” You know what else hits hard? The fact that voters thought it was a good idea to hire a reality show host/bankrupt businessman as President of the United States. 14314679813801
Reposted by Heather BeavenFred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Once again they screw veterans first. — Veteran-owned small firms hit first by VA's push for $2B in contract cuts. Service-disabled veteran entrepreneurs bear 89% of the claimed savings. Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins claims this is just step one. washingtontechnology.com/contracts/20...washingtontechnology.comVeteran-owned small firms hit first by VA's push for $2B in contract cutsService-disabled veteran entrepreneurs bear 89% of the claimed savings. Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins claims this is just step one. 25246222207
Reposted by Heather BeavenWajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 26/02/2025You all should read this book to understand the diverse nexus of right wing players and funders that are actively committed to undoing our democracy for sake of power, money and ideology. 24065471683
