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Father, Husband, Friend, Organizer. Occasional poet. Northern Kentucky. Joegallenstein.Wordpress.com Linktr.ee/JoeGallenstein

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Joe Gallenstein @joegallenstein.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I’ve been working with a lot of folks across #NKY and Greater #Cincinnati to pushback against #Flockcameras and other Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs). To support that work, we’ve announced a concert to raise money for @kftc-1981.bsky.social Grab yours at bit.ly/GetTheFlockOut
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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 23/09/2026
Families of ICE victims tell panel that falsehoods, obstruction amount to ‘dual assassinations’
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Families of ICE victims tell panel that falsehoods, obstruction amount to ‘dual assassinations’
Highlighting the growing list of people killed by federal immigration agents, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree and other Democratic members of Congress on Tuesday heard from family members of those killed about the Trump administration’s pattern of obstruction and lies about the shootings and victims themselves.The shadow hearing, which was held in Washington, D.C., underscored that despite new leadership at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, little has changed.
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Peter Sagal @petersagal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In an Uber. Driver having loud phone conversation with someone in Spanish. A little annoying, but it happens. He hangs up. Says, “Mi hermano. La Migra.” And starts weeping.
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PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 @patriottakes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Community Note Backs Kansas Heckler Over JD Vance The vice president falsely claimed Roger Marshall didn’t sue his patients. meidasnews.com/news/communi...
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Community Note Backs Kansas Heckler Over JD Vance
The vice president falsely claimed Roger Marshall didn’t sue his patients.
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Joe Gallenstein @joegallenstein.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
A few upcoming @kftc-1981.bsky.social events I hope folks check out! In #FrankfortKY, #GeorgetownKY, and #NKY
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Joe Gallenstein @joegallenstein.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Live in Covington and don’t like the idea of flock-like tech being used by police? Tell our City Commission here: secure.ngpvan.com/-kNeUv0fikKd... #alprs
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Covington, Let's AXE AXON
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leftylady.bsky.social @leftylady.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Children can't learn when they're hungry. Said me, a retired teacher.
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As millions of kids lose SNAP food benefits, free school meals are also at risk
Food stamps have a direct link to other critical resources, such as free breakfast and lunch at school. Now, experts say they're starting to see that link break.
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Rachel Santarsiero @rsanta.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
“The floods will still come, roads will still wash out, and communities will still need billions to protect themselves. Those costs don’t disappear just because fossil fuel companies don’t want to pay them.” @motherjones.com www.motherjones.com/environment/...
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A federal judge just killed New York's $75 billion climate bill for polluters
Fossil fuel companies would have been charged for climate damages.
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Mallory Moore @sexabolition.blog · 24/08/2026
Professor Michael Biggs, first on this list, is an Oxford Sociologist most notable for his work attacking the trans community after he was outed for running an anti trans troll account. Work he's done has been influential in British trans health and legal policy.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
ICE is spending $20 million to equip its officers with pain-inducing shock gloves, CNN reports.
Judge Dredd drawing I am the Law
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Joe Gallenstein @joegallenstein.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
New poem from me! Give it a read! joegallenstein.wordpress.com/2026/08/11/h...
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Heavy Handed Observations
FEMA and NOAA are useless now For disaster and weather You know I’ll get my answers From the cook making my hash-browns Smothered AND covered are the forecast now
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
So illegal. And he brags about it.
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Joe Gallenstein @joegallenstein.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
My friend Beth is coming to read from her memoir, “A Song for a Hard-Hit People” at Roebling Books in Newport this Wednesday.Hear about the importance of doing antiracist work in Appalachia and the upper South. Folks in #Kentucky and #Cincinnati should come out to the event! mobilize.us/s/GcsHN1
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Song for a Hard-Hit People: An Evening with Beth Howard · Kentuckians For The Commonwealth
Join Beth Howard as she talks about her memoir, Song for a Hard-Hit People, and discusses her work around racial justice - and the importance of white people to have hard and important conversations w...
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Deborah Lynn @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
www.cnn.com/2026/08/05/h... FDA approved the United States’ first mRNA-based flu vaccine for adults 50 and older. New vaccine was found to be about 27% more effective during the 2024–25 respiratory virus season than standard flu shots in Moderna’s study of 40,000 adults 50 and older.
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FDA approves first mRNA-based flu vaccine | CNN
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the United States’ first mRNA-based flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, drugmaker Moderna said.
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Joe Gallenstein @joegallenstein.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I'm attending Kentuckians For The Commonwealth's event, “Rolling Bluegrass KFTC Chapter Meeting” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/kftc/event/8... #GeorgetownKY #FrankfortKY #CynthianaKY
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Rolling Bluegrass KFTC Chapter Meeting · Kentuckians For The Commonwealth
Join us for our monthly chapter meeting for ongoing work in Scott, Harrison, and Franklin Counties! We are meeting at 6 pm at the Scott County Public Library meeting room B this month! Looking to joi...
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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 05/08/2026
An Eastern Kentucky coal operator told a U.S. Bankruptcy Court late last week that it expects to wind down its operations in September. Clintwood JOD LLC wants to dismiss a lawsuit by former workers, saying it doesn't have any money to pay what they should have received.
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Bankrupt KY coal operator tells court there’s nothing left to pay laid-off workers who sued
Three hundred former employees of Clintwood JOD LLC sued in March, seeking 60 days of pay and benefits they say they should have received under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notificatio...
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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 05/08/2026
This is an important breaking story published through our collaboration with the Appalachian News Exchange, written by @justinhicks.lpm.org and Howard Berkes. Appalachia’s black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years as miners’ protections stall kentuckylantern.com/2026/08/05/a...
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Appalachia's black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years as miners' protections stall • Kentucky Lantern
A new report found that working veteran underground coal miners in central Appalachia are suffering from black lung at the highest rates in nearly 50 years.
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Joe Gallenstein @joegallenstein.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
#Kentucky friends, especially folks in #NKY! There are a lot of great opportunities to build community with @kftc-1981.bsky.social coming up - book events, open mics, hearings to stop #flock cameras, voter registration opportunities, and so much more! Check it out at bit.ly/NKY_Events
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Northern Kentucky Chapter · Kentuckians For The Commonwealth
Join the NKY Chapter of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. Receive updates here on upcoming events, ways to take action & more!
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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 03/08/2026
Today's news roundup: -Israeli strikes on Sunday kill 18 Palestinians in Gaza -Trump backs away from deal to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles -Blanche gives GOP senators written assurances on Trump's IRS deal 👇 www.justsecurity.org/151348/early...
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Early Edition: August 3, 2026
A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours.
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Joe Gallenstein @joegallenstein.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Just heard someone compliment the staff at Staples saying, “you operate as a well oiled machine. But more than that, you have a soul.” Anyways, eff AI
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Jesse @requiemarm.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
gotta run this one back
David J Roth tweet: “Attempting to make a home loan payment on X: The Everything App and accidentally sending the word “peñus” to the official account of the Milwaukee Brewers
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 22/07/2026
“If the SAVE Act were to pass, it would be the worst voter suppression law that Congress has ever enacted”
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The GOP’s “show us your papers” bill Is the latest effort to help Trump take over elections
“If the SAVE Act were to pass, it would be the worst voter suppression law that Congress has ever enacted"
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Madison Pauly @msjpauly.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The thing about that Heritage Center paper against women's sports is not just the hypocrisy, or even the blatant sexism. A real argument is building in the courts to toss the longstanding rules that have caused schools to expand girls' sports. The story: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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The Heritage Foundation only wanted to protect women's sports when it was about trans athletes
Not anymore.
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Colleen Jenny (she/her)🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸 @cjenny2.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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CDC cuts leave US less prepared for disease outbreaks, former officials warn
As measles, hantavirus and cyclospora spread, experts say lost staff and expertise are slowing the response
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
“I’m excited that tonight we UNANIMOUSLY passed comprehensive, strict regulations and restrictions on data centers.” LAST NIGHT — NASHVILLE passed councilman Rollin Horton’s strict regulations on data centers, and a temporary moratorium 🎉 Full: fox17.com/news/growing...
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Julianne McShane @juliannemcshane.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
An estimated 1.5 million kids have lost SNAP benefits since last year’s passage of the BBB, a new analysis shows.
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1.5 million children lost food aid since last July, analysis says
Nationwide, an estimated 4 million people have been kicked off SNAP since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the report finds.
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Joe Gallenstein @joegallenstein.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I love that @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social listens to @ourfakehistory.bsky.social - and that they did an episode together!
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Austin Kocher, PhD @austinkocher.com · 17/07/2026
Human Rights Watch and the ACLU documented beatings, medical neglect, and a death ruled a homicide inside Fort Bliss, the largest US immigration detention site. Read the report: www.hrw.org/report/2026/...
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TPM @talkingpointsmemo.com · 13/07/2026
A new Trump administration prohibition on privacy protections at the Census Bureau appears to be teeing up a fight that touches on everything from government data to political representation, immigration to redistricting
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Right-Wing Groups Just Got a Big Win on the Census
A new Trump administration prohibition on privacy protections at the Census Bureau...
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Joe Gallenstein @joegallenstein.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Kenton County is considering #flock cameras. If you’re concerned about it, join me in Independence tomorrow at 530! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
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Get the Flock Out! Kenton County Fiscal Court Meeting · Mobilize
Join folks at the Kenton County Fiscal Court to share your concerns about the proposal to consider a request for a bid on Flock cameras in Kenton County. Public comment is at the beginning of the me...
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Joe Gallenstein @joegallenstein.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
My friend’s sister is in a medically induced coma across the country, and she has no way to get there. They have no family in Arizona, and need help getting the ticket to be there. Additionally, while she is there, she will be missing work. Help support her if you can. Venmo: Maddison-Priest
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Kiera Butler @kieraevebutler.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The leader of this movement believes “Mass migration is biological warfare waged by secular globalist elites against the native Christian peoples of the West.” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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The Southern Baptist Convention was going mainstream. Then the Christian nationalists weighed in.
The SBC appears to be making a significant course correction in the form of a sharp rightward tack.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 23/06/2026
Israel deliberately targeting Gaza children to commit genocide, UN inquiry finds
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Israel deliberately targeting Gaza children to commit genocide, UN inquiry finds
Report says by aiming at children Israel is undermining capacity of Palestinian people to exist Israel continues to commit genocide by deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, an ⁠independent UN inquiry has found. The report by the UN independent international commission of inquiry examined violations against Palestinian children since the start of the war in Gaza, and said about 30% of those killed by Israeli forces have been children. Continue reading...
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Joe Sonka 😐 @joesonka.lpm.org · 22/05/2026
FOLKS, Thomas Massie is in on the conspiracy to defeat himself, we’re through the looking glass…
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 15/05/2026
Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth. Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a Black woman, you get dismissed.” (Published Dec. 2022)
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She Says Doctors Ignored Her Concerns About Her Pregnancy. For Many Black Women, It’s a Familiar Story.
Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth. Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a B...
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Joe Gallenstein @joegallenstein.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Want to help change #Kentucky? Join an organization like @kftc-1981.bsky.social to build shared power with others in your community find our events at KFTC.org/events We also are hiring short term folks to help mobilize voters around our issues this fall. Applications are open at KFTC.org/jobs
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KFTC Jobs
How to apply for a job with KFTCIf you are interested in applying for a KFTC job, please do the following:
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Joe Gallenstein @joegallenstein.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Intro to American Government Lecture: Are we a Republic - Yes Are we a Democracy - Yes Are we a Direct Democracy - Rarely Reflect and discuss this Election Day - how much you believe in government by, for, and of the people?
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Ryan Van Velzer @ryanvanvelzer.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
It’s Election Day in Kentucky! Local reporters have been hard at work to give y’all the facts. Here’s a thread of helpful primary information and stories from @kentuckypublicradio.org (Cat for visibility)
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Joe Gallenstein @joegallenstein.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Just heard someone say 'talk about a crazy democrat' - in Roebling Books. Sir, do you know where you are? Most folks who say that are coming from the other direction in this building.
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Colleen Jenny (she/her)🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸 @cjenny2.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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At least one person killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego
Police rushed to ‘neutralize’ the shooter and chairman of center confirmed security guard had been fatally shot
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𝙾𝙻𝙸𝚅𝙸𝙰 🤍 🇲🇽 𝟺𝚃𝙷 𝚃𝚁𝙰𝙽𝚂𝙵𝙾𝚁𝙼𝙴𝚁 @olivia4t.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
🇺🇸 🗽 Rep #RoKhanna : @khanna.house.gov " #WendyRodriguez was arrested by local police and detained. She begged officers not to keep Oliver, her 3 year old, separate from her. #ICE refused. Her beautiful, kind son is now dead" #immigration #justice 1 / 2
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Fight for the Future @fightforthefuture.org · 15/05/2026
Meta just announced they’re “developing" an AI tool that can determine a user's age based on visual, physical characteristics but they swear this isn’t facial recognition. 🙄
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 15/05/2026
The country’s richest industry super PAC is spending big in a deep-red state.
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How crypto billionaires are trying to buy a Senate seat in Alabama
The country's richest industry super PAC is spending big in a deep-red state.
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Joe Gallenstein @joegallenstein.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
#Kentucky - check kentuckyelection.org to review your ballot, read about candidates, and see which candidates align with your vision for the Commonwealth!
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KentuckyElection.org - Kentucky Voter Guide
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Myq Kaplan @myqkaplan.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Happy birthday, Billy Joel! #funny #jokes #standupcomedy #billyjoel #standup
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Linda Holmes @lindaholmes.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
People who don’t have kids in public school subsidize people who do. People who don’t drive on city-maintained streets subsidize people who do. We are all the subsidized and the subsidizers when things are operating normally; let’s not do this silliness.
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Kentucky Public Radio @kentuckypublicradio.org · 07/05/2026
After Kentucky lawmakers refused to fund his Pre-K for All plan, Gov. Andy Beshear says he is taking executive action to create his own pilot in Rockcastle and Robertson counties. #kyga26 From @sylviaruthg.lpm.org
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Beshear announces universal pre-K program in two rural Kentucky counties
After lawmakers refused to fund his Pre-K for All plan, Gov. Andy Beshear says he is taking executive action to create his own pilot in Rockcastle and Robertson counties.
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Joe Gallenstein @joegallenstein.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
My friend Katie passed recently, and she had been fighting for benefits while getting treatment for her cancer. Between waiting on benefits, the loss of Katie, and everything else going on, her widow is looking for support. Please support them at GoFundMe - gofund.me/3537f01dd
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Donate to Honoring Katie by Helping Bonnie Keep Their Home, organized by Sonya Lawson-Salmasi
Bonnie and Katie's love was cosmic. Something everyone who knew … Sonya Lawson-Salmasi needs your support for Honoring Katie by Helping Bonnie Keep Their Home
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