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Nurse, ally, public health advocate, science supporter, feminist, democracy lover

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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 18h
The cruelty, brutality and criminality of ICE/CBP is horrifying. Americans who think it's an acceptable part of "border security" need to realize no one is safe in a country where masked, armed agents of the government roam the streets with incentives to detain and promises of "absolute immunity."
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More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica
The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...
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ACLU @aclu.org · 27/09/2026
The conditions in President Trump and Stephen Miller’s detention facilities remain inhumane. Demand immediate action from our elected leaders to prevent further loss of life at aclu.org/stop-ice_killings
"1 person died in ICE detention every 10 days from January 2025 through August 2026. Source: NPR." Image of a barbed wire fence against the sky. ACLU logo.
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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
What to know and what to do after the SCOTUS decision yesterday re DHS’s voter purge. The decision is disappointing and dangerous but likely won’t impact the midterms.  Yet it underscores the role we ALL must play — no one coming to save us but us. Here’s what YOU can do👇
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
aaronparnas.substack.com
Major Friday Update: Full Throttled Assault on the Midterms, Trump Rolls Back Enforcement of Racial Desegregation, and More
Good evening everyone.
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
WE DEMAND JUSTICE
"Our country is under attack, not by a foreign government or our undocumented neighbors, but by masked men in the streets who are attacking and murdering people in the streets," said Voices of Florida Fund Executive Director and
50501 National Coordinator Sarah Parker. "What happened to Wilber Garcés Perez should never have happened and is yet another example and reminder of where we are as a country. We are demanding accountability and we are demanding justice for him and his family."
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Astronaut Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Why is the government giving so much money to Trump’s kids? In this episode of @thesteadystate.org's Daily Swamp, we discuss how Trump’s sons secured hefty government contracts, rather arbitrarily… The waters are murky, but the facts are clear. Like, share, follow. See you tomorrow!🐊 #holdfast
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Abdul El-Sayed is just so good at this.
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
protectthevote.net
Election Protection – Nonpartisan Volunteers To Stop Voter Suppression
If you agree that every eligible voter deserves to have their voice count, you can take action from home or in person by serving as a nonpartisan Election Protection volunteer.
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
As he prepares for a visit from his "friend" President Xi . . .
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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This administration is attacking the freedom of the press once again: Don’t panic, push back. Let’s follow and support the organizations that do the work to stop this in court: @democracyforward.org , @aclu.org , @rcfp.org , and theajp.org
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Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Kevin Roberts is the president of The Heritage Foundation, the largest conservative think tank in America. He claims we shouldn’t be free to do what we “may,” but what we “ought.” Who says what we “ought” to do? Him? If that isn’t a threat to our freedom, then what is? More in our profile:
civildefenseinstitute.org
Kevin Roberts, “Mastermind” of Project 2025 — Civil Defense
Kevin Roberts has been the president of the Heritage Foundation since 2021. His tenure has been marred by controversies.
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Hands Around the Kennedy Center on Friday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m.
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Hands Around the Kennedy Center - We of Action Virginia
Tara Hoot and Hands Off the Arts will lead this joyful gathering centered on uplifting the Kennedy Center, her staff, and all the artists past, present and future who have…
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Happy Constitution Day. The Constitution cannot defend or enact itself. It is up to "We the People" to protect our democracy and civil liberties.
mobilize.us
No Kings: Vote Early: Election Protection 101 · No Kings
Join the No Kings coalition for this call to learn how you can take action wherever you are to protect our elections this fall. We’ll cover how to get out the vote, the importance of voting early, pol...
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 17/09/2026
The Constitution is a promise that has never once kept itself. Though it waits, every generation, to find out whether the people living under it will. It’s our turn to answer. And I refuse to believe we’re going to be the generation that went quiet. (Link below)
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"We’re fighting for the very soul of our political system. Last night showed me we can win."
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We’re fighting for the very soul of our political system. Last night showed me we can win.
Yes, three Supreme Court justices left the door open to presidential control of your ballot. But the American people are slamming it shut.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
LIVE: I will be live starting at 9:30 discussing tonights blockbuster Supreme Court ruling, what it means and what comes next. Join me LIVE.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfi8genxbaM
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BREAKING: Supreme Court Hands Trump Stunning Defeat on Mail Voting
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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Minnesota Mary @minnesotamarys.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
SIGNED ✔️
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Democratic AGs @dems.ag · 14/09/2026
Voters are more than ready to make their voices heard – and the countdown is ON. 🗳️🙂‍↕️
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 13/09/2026
Pete Hegseth wants to take money from patient-saving NIH funds to fund war. From saving lives to ending them. Sign our petition to Congress to stop Hegseth: tr.ee/ddtqh4
The graphic contains a photo of SpongeBob reading a letter. The graphic reads: "Me learning the Department of War is trying to divert billions of dollars from the NIH to supplement their budget."
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WIRED @wired.com · 12/09/2026
And if your tap water is undrinkable, you have no “constitutional right to truthful information” about it. www.wired.com/story/you-do...
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You Don’t Have a Right to Safe Drinking Water, Trump-Appointed Judge Rules
And if your tap water is undrinkable, you have no “constitutional right to truthful information” about it.
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Martin Soto (Delaney hunger strike leader) is in an emotional crisis. His wife is asking for people to write letters. Sending even a short note would make a huge difference. He’s been in solitary for 4 months, where he found out his wife miscarried. Spanish is best, English is fine.
Martin Soto (Delaney hunger strike leader) is in an emotional crisis. His wife is asking for people to write letters. Sending even a short note would make a huge difference. He’s been in solitary for 4 months, where he found out his wife miscarried. Spanish is best, English is fine.

Letters to:
Martin Alonso Soto Hernandez
Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility 
625 Evans St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Let the Streisand effect begin. Watch over and over and share far and wide. If you're able, consider a donation to help send James Talarico to the U.S. Senate. jamestalarico.com
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To See
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Mike Levin @mikelevin.org · 11/09/2026
Donald Trump’s 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery doesn’t have congressional approval. It doesn’t even have final sign-off from the commission that oversees DC’s monuments.  But of course, that’s not deterring the president or his apologists.
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Trump to Break Ground on Arch Before Getting Approval (Gift Article)
Doug Burgum, the interior secretary, announced plans to start work on the site of the 250-foot-tall triumphal arch. Final approval of the project is still pending.
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I'm hoping the FCC's threats against ABC will boost views of Jimmy Kimmel's YouTube interview with James Talarico and increase donations to the Talarico for Texas campaign. jamestalarico.com
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Jimmy Kimmel Moves Talarico Interview to YouTube Because of F.C.C. ‘Threat’ (Gift Article)
In a monologue on Wednesday, Mr. Kimmel said that the show made the decision because the F.C.C. had “threatened” ABC over “traditional editorial decisions.”
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
American Civil Liberties Union's event, “Organizing to Protect Democracy: Understanding Who’s Who In a Polling Place” - sign up now to join www.mobilize.us
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Organizing to Protect Democracy: Understanding Who’s Who In a Polling Place · American Civil Liberties Union
### Voting is a fundamental right—and protecting that right requires understanding what happens inside and around a polling place. On September 9th, join ACLU People Power for Organizing to Protect D...
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
If you’re wondering what Trump is up to with his attempts to block mail-in voting, watch @marcelias.bsky.social explain the chaos that could be unleashed before, during and after the election (which is exactly Trump’s intent). @democracydocket.com
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
"The Department of Education accidentally gave us the question we should all be asking right now: 'When will the lesson be learned?' Maybe the answer is right now, while there is still time to do something about it."
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Donald Trump was exposed today
At 10:00 am this morning, the official social media account of the United States Department of Education posted a video no other living or dead presidential administration would have ever even imagine...
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
"Governor Abbott claims to be tough on crime. How exactly is he tough on crime by manipulating an extradition process that is supposed to be administrative to protect a man who shot into a house with children inside, lied about it and is under investigation by the federal government."
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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Tell Your Senators: Vote NO on Overton for FDA Commissioner
Heidi Overton, MD has been nominated to serve as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). We must speak loudly and clearly: she is unqualified to serve in this position and must be reje...
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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Oppose Anti-Vax Heidi Overton for FDA Commissioner ⭑ 5 Calls
Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton, an anti-vax, anti-abortion extremist, to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency …
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Justice Jackson: "The majority misses the Government’s actual objective: to secure our imprimatur for its effort to foment chaos ahead of the November elections”
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
"And on a Sunday afternoon in August, with the country at war, in the middle of a trade crisis with our closest neighbor, and less than three months away from a midterm election, there they all were, sitting together and watching cars go around in circles."
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Donald Trump is racing to ruin our country
Just after 1 pm this afternoon, with Melania Trump standing beside him, clapping and beaming with joy, the President of the United States strained as he used his still bruised hand to twirl a green fl...
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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 23/08/2026
Learn more and join us in our 100 Days of Action campaign: democracyforward.org/act/100-days-of-action/
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100 Days of Action
Now more than ever, it is we, the people who must act. Join us in the 100 days leading up to Election Day 2026 in taking action.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 22/08/2026
Did you miss our first training on how you can help protect the midterms from Trump’s election sabotage? Watch the recording and join us for Election Protection 201: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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Hands Off Our Vote! Indivisible Election Protection 101 Training - 8/19/26
YouTube video by Indivisible
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
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Hands Off Our Vote: Election Protection 101 & 201 · Indivisible
Calling all activists who are ready to demand Hands Off Our Vote! This August, Indivisible is holding two trainings on election protection: the actions you and those around you can take to ensure ever...
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
joycevance.substack.com
They’re Building The Excuse Now
On Tuesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced a Department of Commerce “report” that claims more than 24,000 noncitizens illegally voted in the 2020 election.
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
ICE has already shown that they do not follow standard procedures to protect rights of the people they are trying to apprehend. They should not be trusted with shock gloves.
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Stop ICE From Torturing People With Electric-Shock Gloves · People Power United
ICE is planning to spend up to $20 million on thousands of gloves capable of delivering painful electric shocks through a person’s skin to force compliance. These devices look like ordinary gloves unt...
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
My open letter to David Ellison has unexpectedly gone viral. Here is the full version for anyone who wants to read and share. If you like it, I would ask you to sign to Democracy Docket at the bottom. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-o...
democracydocket.com
My open letter to David Ellison
You argued that the American people have misjudged you — that they are wrong about what is in your heart and mind. I want to be clear: I don't care what you think or feel. What I care about is your ac...
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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
James Talarico: 50 years ago, a corporate lawyer named Lewis Powell circulated a memo around DC — a blueprint for how corporations could amass political power, reverse the gains of the Great Society and the New Deal, and rig the system for themselves. And it worked.
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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
OK FOLKS! We all know the Fauci hearing was meant to intimidate scientists…holding him in contempt of court was a HUGE BAD PRECEDENT. So, we are yelling. @standupforscience.net SIGN OUT PETITION TO SENATE TO REVERSE HOLDING DR FAUCI IN CONTEMPT: zurl.co/SLjT8
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
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March on Washington: Defend the Vote · People Power United
## March on Washington: Defend the Vote As America marks its 250th anniversary, we face a defining choice: **Will our nation live up to its promise of liberty and justice for all—or allow wealth, pre...
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
They lie, deny and gaslight. Health care and public health workers will never forget the suffering of patients and the agony of families, the fear of bringing the infection home to our families and the disappointment of seeing selfish people refuse to wear a mask to protect vulnerable neighbors.
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Dr. Fauci is not the one who belongs behind bars. "What Trump and his supporters hate most of all is reality. They know what they want to believe. They fly into paroxysms of rage whenever someone points out that the world isn’t what they want it to be. And they always want to shoot the messenger."
paulkrugman.substack.com
Reality is a Communist Plot
Of MAGA and the totalitarian mindset
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 28/07/2026
With less than 100 days until the midterms, @marcelias.bsky.social wants you to understand the GOP’s strategy. “[Republicans] want to suppress votes because they think it will help them win the election.” It's time to fight back — and we’re ready. Will you join us? demdock.com/3T3Owjg
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
George Orwell, 1984: Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute.
nytimes.com
Trump Orders Warnings Placed at ‘Inaccurate’ Smithsonian History Museum (Gift Article)
President Trump said the signage at the National Museum of American History would correct what a disputed White House report described as “extreme political activism.”
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
This is beyond alarming to listen to but we cannot be in denial about what will happen if the war in Iran continues.
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Iran War Expert Exposes Trump Escalation Trap!
For more access to expert legal analysis, official court documents and breaking news coverage only available here at the intersection of law and politics, please consider becoming a paid subscriber.Legal AF's Substack is a reader-supported publication.
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
"Normally, the art of economics is, the world throws you curve balls and you try to get out of the way of them. This time, we’re throwing them at our own heads."
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
The President's insults and rebukes of Canada are metaphorically and literally undermining the bridges that connect us to our neighbor and once staunch ally. O, Canada, I hope a day will come when our friendship is restored.
nytimes.com
As Canada Opens Gordie Howe International Bridge, Americans Are Told to Stay Home (Gift Article)
After a delay ordered by President Trump and new tariffs against Canada, the bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit finally opened on Friday.
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
The Constitution cannot defend itself.
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March on Washington: Defend the Vote · People Power United
As America marks its 250th anniversary, we face a defining question: **Will this nation finally live up to its promises—or allow politicians serving wealth, prejudice, and power to strip them away?** ...
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karenvantrieste.bsky.social @karenvantrieste.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
#blockblanche
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Tell Your Senators: Oppose Todd Blanche for Attorney General
Contact Congress today!
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