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Melissa Whalen

@melissanky.bsky.social
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Blue dot in a red state. Single mom, attorney, former social worker, defender of democracy. 🇺🇦 🇨🇦

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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 6h
You're Tougher Than Your Fear Thinks You Are Seven tools for staying steady when the world feels like it's coming apart. In the late 1930s, British officials sat down to plan for war, and they were terrified.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 30/09/2026
Here's footage of Jack Smith at the Iowa vs. Maryland game on February 3rd, 2024 btw
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: "History teaches that the rule of law is rarely destroyed all at once. It's often weakened by attacks on the institutions and the public servants sworn to uphold it. Since January 2025, we have witnessed precisely such an effort."
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Don't download the Trump app. Everything he does is underhanded and dishonest.
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Important stuff. In Kentucky we've never had money. What we need is bodies. It's why I'll be knocking on doors from now until election day.
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 19/09/2026
The Kennedy Center was financially stable until Trump took over: "In the fiscal year ending in 2024, when the center was led by President Deborah Rutter and a bipartisan board of trustees, it brought in about $40 million more than it spent" www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026...
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What the Kennedy Center’s Tax Return Reveals
A previously unseen filing captures the state of the institution seven months after Donald Trump’s takeover.
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Dawna and RealMonkeyCat @dawna9.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
If you’re in the DC area tomorrow, please RSVP: protest.handsoffthearts.org to attend HANDS AROUND THE KENNEDY CENTER 🎶 💙 #Pinks #Voices4Victory
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 14/09/2026
This story about Don Jr. wedding … www.propublica.org/article/dona...
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Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Bankrolled by Putin-Linked Russian Oligarch
The oligarch, Umar Kremlev, spent hundreds of thousands on expenses like renting out a private island. He appears to have met Trump Jr. only recently, but he attended the intimate wedding with a large...
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
It's that time of year again.
Spirit Halloween sign on Mitch McConnell's
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
That people could watch this and say, yeah, this is my guy, blows my mind. These people are psychotic.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Nailed it
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TommasinaResist⚜️🦋🐈‍⬛ @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Remember Amazon's record when you think about spending with them. Buy local instead. #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
If Barack Obama had done this, every Sunday show would have talked about nothing else.
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All American @blueskyairborne.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
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Leaked: The Evidence Trump's Own DOJ Accidentally Handed to Congress
They were supposed to be burying Jack Smith. Instead, they handed Congress the shovel.
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Pinks📨 @pinksglobal.net · 06/09/2026
Robin Morgan, a wholesome child star of the 1940s and ‘50s who grew up to become an all-American radical as a poet, essayist, editor and second-wave feminist, has died. She was 85. #Pinks
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
In Kentucky news, Kentucky's worst-ever governor, Matt Bevin, was arrested last night for contempt of court. Karma is tasting quite delicious this morning.
Matt Bevin's mug shot
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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
"Pamela Brown got it right." www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Late on Wednesday night, dozens of sailors strolled down Pattaya's famed Walking Street, along with tourists, journalists and police. Of the roughly 20 sailors approached throughout the evening, most declined to talk, saying they were under strict orders not to speak to the press. The harsh conditions aboard the ship were hardly a secret. Back in July, CNN correspondent Pamela Brown spent three days on board, highlighting the severe isolation, sleep deprivation and mental health strains afflicting the crew.

​Deep suspicion of reporters was on display during a hotel dinner, where two sailors, who didn’t disclose their names, reluctantly spoke about their experiences, offering only vague, one-line answers. Pressed on official assertions that conditions aboard the ship were fine, both shook their heads in disagreement before paying the check and politely excusing themselves.

Moments later, one of the sailors doubled back, holding up his phone to reveal a message typed on the screen: ​“Pamela Brown got it right.”
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Psst....you need to start hoarding toilet paper again.
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
There's never a bad time to punch Nazis.
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Deborah Fortkiewicz 🦋 @dfortkiewicz.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Food-borne illnesses are up 400% 21 diseases are spreading around the world Toxic chemicals are in 70% of supermarkets But RFK got rid of red dye Our hero 🤡
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
In red state news, the Kentucky Democratic Party had its annual dinner on Saturday, and it was sold out weeks in advance. People are fired up and ready to win in November. 🌊🌊🌊
Governor Andy Beshear
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Good Lord. Our local Republicans have named a highway after Charlie Kirk, a man with absolutely no connection to the area, and now has a planned memorial service for him. These people are psychotic.
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Ryan Gosling Face Palm
Alt: Ryan Gosling rubbing his temples
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Linda D @busia11182020.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
It really seems that his objective is to destroy our country.
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
That's a shame. Anyway, what are people thinking of doing for dinner tonight?
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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 🟦🟧Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Call your 2 Senators at 202-224-3121. Demand they reject Blanche. Call right now!
Reject Blanche, because he prioritizes personal loyalty over DOJ. Independence because ofReject Blanche, because he prioritizes personal loyalty over DOJ. Independence, because of controversial I r s settlements and immunity agreements because of the anti weaponization fund.Because he's obstructing the release of the epstein filesReject Blanche, because he prioritizes personal loyalty over DOJ. Independence, because of controversial IRS settlements and immunity agreements because of the anti weaponization fund. Because he's obstructing the release of the epstein, files and driving a mass exodus of career prosecutors
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Be honest. Were you looking for a President to turn DC into Liberace's living room? Money and power certainly don't buy class.
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Cleansing of the time line. I found this video of the new baby panda at the Cincinnati Zoo, since it's not on exhibit yet youtube.com/shorts/5-cBQ...
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The Red Panda Cub is One Month Old Now! #redpanda #cincinnatizoo
YouTube video by The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
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✨🌟 ⭐️ LoveKat ⭐️🌟✨🟦♿️🧬🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦🇲🇽🌎☮️🕊️🟪 @lovekat41.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Epstein Larry Nassar Epstein attempted to send a postcard to sex offender, Larry Nassar, before his "death". Larry was the prior USA gymnastics doctor who abused hundreds of victims over the years. Epstein either plotted an escape, imo, or knew someone was after him. www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Here is a full list of every state that DOJ had sued and lost for access to their voter file: Arizona California Connecticut Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin
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Andrea Devon @andreadevon.sheshed.rocks · 25/07/2026
Pregnant workers could lose workplace protections most people don’t even realize they have. Everyone should know what’s happening before it’s too late. #SheShed
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
This is the energy we need to be bringing every day.
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
WTH? Are we going to stand for this?
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waiting74patiently @waiting74patiently.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Everyone knows that the Trump regime is coming to an ignominious end within two years, if not sooner. Especially with the Midterms threatening to change the majority party from GOP to Democrats on 11.03.2026 in just: 102 days 3 months 10 days 14 weeks 4 days 2,448 hours vote.gov Tic tock, tic tock!
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Register to vote in your state | Vote.gov
Find the information you need to make registration and voting easy. Official voter registration website of the United States government.
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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 22/07/2026
Despite calls for Beshear to ‘do something’ about Mitch McConnell, the answer isn’t so simple From @mckennahorsley.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2026/07/22/d...
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Despite calls for Beshear to ‘do something’ about Mitch McConnell, the answer isn’t so simple • Kentucky Lantern
A lot of people are asking Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to “do something” about U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s absence from the Senate.
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Micha @ahaachja.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
#America has been great for a long time—it doesn't need some upstart, pompous windbag like #Trump. @broompilot1.bsky.social @deborahlawrenchale.bsky.social @notdontrmp.bsky.social @muskelkatze.eurosky.social @lynnkbv.bsky.social @melissanky.bsky.social @birthdaybob.bsky.social @dp333.bsky.social 6/
Map of the United States from 1861, from *Our Whole Country: The Past and Present of the United States, Historical and Descriptive* by John Warner Barber and Henry Hare

Image source: https://www.meisterdrucke.at/kunstdrucke/American-School/45268/Karte-der-Vereinigten-Staaten-von-1861%2C-aus-%27Our-Whole-Country%3A-The-Past-and-Present-of-the-United-States%2C-Historical-and-Descriptive%27-von-John-Warner-Barber-und-Henry-Hare.html

Karte der Vereinigten Staaten von 1861, aus 'Our Whole Country: The Past and Present of the United States, Historical and Descriptive' von John Warner Barber und Henry Hare
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MagdaDefiant.bsky.social#FBPE#FBR @magdadefiant.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
This interview with a victim of Epstein sets out his modus operandi. Explains how adults were also groomed, entrapped and abused. #Epstein #Trafficking #Trump #Coverup #ReleaseTheFiles Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'
"Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 17/07/2026
A text sent to Don Jr from Julian Assange about election rigging lies way back in 2016.
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING: New photo of Mitch McConnell with his wife surfaces showing proof of life.
Chevy Chase as Pierce Hawthorne with Wu Mei
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AxisPHX @lazosferns.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
NEW Leaked audio just uncovered by the NY Times reveals that Trump pressured the Georgia House Speaker Ralston to CLAIM FRAUD in 2020 — just to call a special election and overturn the results. "Who's gonna stop you for that?" he asked. “Federal judges,” Ralston answered. Credit: @christinalorey
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Larry Mitchell @drlarrymitchell.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
The two ICE agents who murdered a civilian in Biddeford, Maine today. Let's make them famous.
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Margarete Rosalind Weidenhammer @margareterosali.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Listen what @rbreich.bsky.social 👏🏻⚠️ says: "As #ICE continues its murder spree, some of #America 's biggest corporations are still profiting from the agency's cruelty." .
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Budd @n7eoj.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
He also owns major stock holdings in the detention & deportation companies contracted by the administration.
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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Lindsey Graham spent the last decade of his life in public service as a US Senator, trying hard to be remembered as an enemy of the Constitution who worked to destroy American democracy and exhibited occasional signs that he knew why that was bad but kept doing it anyway. I will honor his choice.
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Author Myron J. Clifton @deardean22.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Voters need to ignore the big consultant class and all those big online media folk who only wanted a Platner because he didn’t “look or act” like a democrat
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Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️‍🌈 @beingliberal.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Corruption on a level never seen anywhere
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
FFS
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Constitutional Law was my favorite class in law school. I was inspired by the decisions of Justices, expanding human rights over the years, and dreamed of doing civil rights litigation, before family responsibilities took over. This court is so disappointing.
Workers installing sign saying "Whatever" over a sign saying "equal justice under law" on Supreme Court building.
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Melissa Whalen @melissanky.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Yep. They think he's "one of them," but they weren't born with wealth, don't have money now, they don't live in a city. The only thing they have in common with Felon34 is their stupidity, and wilful ignorance.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 27/06/2026
Just here to say ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot Renee Good as she was driving away. Sue me.
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Peppa Pax Pippa 🕊️☮️✌🏼 @peppapaxpippa.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Thank you @merlinmm.bsky.social!! 💙💙💙
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