Reposted by Kirstie FarrarChris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive. No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief. 1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back. 9052799713787
Kirstie Farrar @profkc.bsky.social · 24/03/2025media.tenor.coma cartoon of ralph from the simpsons sits in an orange seatALT: a cartoon of ralph from the simpsons sits in an orange seat 010
Kirstie Farrar @profkc.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Such important work. So many parents I talk with are in agreement and I think people are becoming more aware of this issue. HS buses around here start picking up kids before 6 am! 110
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarTyler McBrien @tylermcbrien.com · 12/03/2025Mahmoud Khalil hearing THREAD: Judge Furman opened the brief hearing by acknowledging "some heated opinions" on the case and reminded the courtroom to keep decorum. He then chided parties for filing their joint letter nearly two hours after the 5pm deadline yesterday (1/8) 1178
Kirstie Farrar @profkc.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Thanks for sharing that in the most condescending way possible.media.tenor.coman illustration of a cookie with glasses and the words you 're a smart cookie below itALT: an illustration of a cookie with glasses and the words you 're a smart cookie below it 100
Kirstie Farrar @profkc.bsky.social · 02/03/2025Correct but I think the overall effect was one of not understanding the value of representing both sides of important public issues. 110
Kirstie Farrar @profkc.bsky.social · 02/03/2025Seems unnecessary to point out, as it's pretty obvious 050
Kirstie Farrar @profkc.bsky.social · 02/03/2025AKA "what happens after the death of the Fairness Doctrine" 210
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 01/03/2025NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL. 57749427940871
Kirstie Farrar @profkc.bsky.social · 01/03/2025God forbid we get ahead of this and prevent mass casualities.... 021
Kirstie Farrar @profkc.bsky.social · 27/02/2025I find myself wondering whether "vaccine tourism" will be a thing.... 000
Kirstie Farrar @profkc.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Don't smear softball players in her name. She's an absolute disgrace to the sport. 061
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 25/02/2025A federal judge in Washington said that the way the Trump administration set up and has been running Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency could violate the Constitution. 658181102078
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarClara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 23/02/2025Musk has tweeted more than 220 times in last 24 hrs. That's not counting the replies. 4134556830
Reposted by Kirstie Farrarrev. howard arson @theophite.bsky.social · 20/02/2025a new agency made of teenage neonazis and drug dealers is in charge of the entire government. the richest man in the world, who gave a nazi salute at the president's inauguration, says he is in charge. officially, he isn't. the government won't tell the courts who is in charge 413602759
Kirstie Farrar @profkc.bsky.social · 22/02/2025We need the "I did that" sticker to put on gas pumps, egg prices etc etc.... 141
Reposted by Kirstie Farrar🍒 𝓛𝓪𝓾𝓻𝓮𝓵𝓑𝓵𝓾 🍒 @laurelblu.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Slyngstad cartoons 6318117
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 22/02/2025DOGE’s expenses have risen above 40 million, with weekly costs now exceeding 10 million. We will release an updated DOGE staff list soon. 390170634051
Kirstie Farrar @profkc.bsky.social · 21/02/2025From the moment I first notice it happening until the time where it completely obscures my vision (and then goes away) is around 40 minutes. Even after that, the excessive brightness you note is horrible. 010
Kirstie Farrar @profkc.bsky.social · 21/02/2025I wish. I just have to close my eyes until it goes away. 110
Kirstie Farrar @profkc.bsky.social · 13/02/2025"Might" be ill-equipped? MIGHT BE?? Do better, NYT. 010
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarDr. Frances C. Basich @kaya2915.bsky.social · 13/02/2025#DespicableHE 🤬🤬🤬🤬#FOTUS #AmeriKKKa 🤬🤬🤬🤬 0175
Kirstie Farrar @profkc.bsky.social · 12/02/2025This 100% sounds like something that would be on The Simpsons. And, yet, fairly appealing! 013
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarKatherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Donald Trump is cutting funding for your kid's school lunch. For your local child care center. For veterans' health care. And for programs that support seniors' retirement. How does any of that make life easier or more affordable for Americans? 30334117
Kirstie Farrar @profkc.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Breaking: One nation's billion-dollar fever dream about to shock the world 💥 - The most audacious territorial acquisition plan you've never heard of... - Imagine buying a WHOLE state like it's a garage sale item. This is NOT a fake news." denmarkification.com?utm=.share.b...denmarkification.comHelp Denmark Buy California – Because Why Not?Buy it from Trump, the bigliest crowdsourcing ever 000
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarDave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 10/02/2025My latest from inside NIH as well as universities that get its funding. I think it is important to say clearly what moves like this will actually do to people.splinter.comDestructive Banality: NIH Indirect Costs Move Sounds Boring, Could Kill YouSplinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day. 12662264
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarNY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 10/02/2025The Chiefs can still be named Super Bowl champions if Mike Pence has the courage. 434271183352
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarLaura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Favorite sign so far 65108893160
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/02/2025Murphy: "The reality is this could get dystopian very quickly. If you were to start speaking ill of Elon Musk on social media, Musk might be able to stop or delay your tax refund, or your mom's Social Security benefit, in part because we have no window into what's happening at Treasury right now." 22660892056
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 05/02/2025We really are though. 22363981014
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarOliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 05/02/2025theyre learning a little bit 210920
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarJen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Former CIA officer warns that Trump's talk about "taking over Gaza" is "triggering mechanisms for Islamic extremist groups." “This kind of language only is going to galvanize groups that want to kill Americans." www.huffpost.com/entry/marc-p...huffpost.comEx-CIA Man Warns Of Quick And Scary Scenario For U.S. After Trump Gaza ProposalThe president's outrageous idea for Gaza set off a red alert for intel expert Marc Polymeropoulos on "Morning Joe." 811240
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarKim Kelly @kimkelly.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Apparently there’s a “kickoff” meeting between the DOGE people and Department of Labor management planned for tomorrow at 4pm ET. Unrelatedly, the Frances Perkins Building that houses the Dept of Labor is located at 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20210.depr.management 8962012560
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarGaff’s Crafter @skyhog.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Here is the vid link youtube.com/shorts/-m9ez...youtube.comAndy Kim warns the USAID funding freeze could be the first step in shutting down other agencies.YouTube video by Devex 8409123
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Without public knowledge, Elon Musk is serving as a “special government employee” under President Donald Trump, with access to sensitive information (including your SSN) and broad authority granted by Trump. 11663311436
Reposted by Kirstie FarrarHakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Bodies are still being pulled from the Potomac. The President and extreme MAGA Republicans are blaming women and people of color for the deadly plane crash. At the same time, they are dismantling the Federal Aviation Administration as we know it. Disgusting. 1674175754783