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Retired educator fighting truth decay: proud member of the Re-sisterhood; wife, mom, grandma, writer; she/her/hers Remember the first lesson from "On Tyranny"--Do not obey in advance.

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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Kevin Kiley, we see you. We're not falling for your faux moderate man of the people shtick. You've voted w/ Trump almost 100% of the time & only voted to release the #EpsteinFiles after being given permission to do so. Pathetic.
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Register & Vote @vote4rights.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
“In the end, it doesn’t matter which district Rep. Kevin Kiley considers worthy of his candidacy. No amount of carefully worded interviews, performative media appearances, aggrieved social media posts, or false veneer of moderation will change his voting record.” Kudos @smithbarbv.bsky.social 🌟
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 09/11/2025
NO FOOD FOR YOU: The Trump administration tells states to “immediately undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November 2025"
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ChrisO_wiki @chriso-wiki.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Have you subscribed yet to our Substack? open.substack.com/pub/norcalho...
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NorCal Horizon Writers Sound Off-- Letters to the Editor
Edited or unedited, published or unpublished, our writers speak volumes
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
This picture says it all—the physical manifestation of what the #GrifterInChief is doing to our country.
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
#YesOn50 #DontPokeTheBear Fellow California Democrats, have you voted yet? This is a turnout election. We vote—we win. @cademocrats.bsky.social @placercountydemocrats.org
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Indivisible SF @indivisiblesf.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
File a Public Comment against the Federal Voter ID requirement MAGA wants to disenfranchise voters by imposing new ID reqs. This rule change targets mail-in voting, & is meant to keep many new voters from registering. Comment by Monday, October 20, 2025. buff.ly/hTrDyVc
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Want to know what your NorCal friends and neighbors are writing about? Check out our Substack norcalhorizonwriters.substack.com/p/norcal-hor...
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
If you believe, like I do, that public officials shouldn't use their public office & personal opinions to sway voters, let them know. Silence permits them to continue this behavior—my LTE in today's Gold Country Media. #VoteYesonProp50 goldcountrymedia.com/news/337733/...
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Officials shouldn’t tell us how to vote
Officials shouldn’t tell us how to vote
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Truer words have not been spoken. ⤵️
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Hey @placercountydemocrats.org and other NorCal progressives--are you subscribed yet to our new #Substack? We are a group of writers working at all levels of electoral politics within California Congressional District 3. #YesOn50 #DefendDemocracy norcalhorizonwriters.substack.com/p/norcal-hor...
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NorCal Horizon Writers weigh in on Prop 50--Letters to the Editor
Published in the Sacramento Bee 9/7/25
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
#CA03 is mis-represented by a MAGA apologist extremist who says whatever he thinks is politically expedient--whether or not it's the truth. My editorial in the 8/13/25 @SacramentoBee www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...
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Unpacking Rep. Kevin Kiley’s misleading claims on tax reform bill | Opinion
“It’s time for Kiley to come clean on the actual impact of this legislation he supports.”
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Someone is getting nervous. . . #CA03 #kickoutkiley kcra.com/article/cali...
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California GOP Rep. Kevin Kiley aims to end the national redistricting war with legislation
The effort would take aim at maps redrawn in Texas for Republican advantage or in California to help Democrats.
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
@jackohman.bsky.social nails it again. #EpsteinFiles #Corruption
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Distract. Deny. Deflect. Deceive. The SOP of the #RepublicanParty and Trump's chief sycophant, Speaker Johnson. Disgraceful. #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles #VoteThemAllOut www.forbes.com/sites/zachar...
forbes.com
Johnson Shuts Down House To Block Epstein Vote
Johnson accused the Democrats of using the House’s rules committee as a “political battering ram.”
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
#disinformation and #gaslighting aren't new phenomena. This cartoon, based on a 1946 book, reminds us that we must always seek the truth and be true to ourselves. youtu.be/QrYKX6k8MPU?...
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The Bear That Wasn't (1967)
YouTube video by pedro
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
#nokings My sign is ready. Looking forward to this Saturday’s events. #defenddemocracy
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
#MoronsAreGoverningAmerica
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
In today’s episode of #MoronsAreGoverningAmerica (are you kidding me edition) we get another example of the dangerous incompetence of this administration. Acting FEMA chief told staff he didn't know about US hurricane season eedition.sacbee.com/shortcode/LM...
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Tuesday, June 3
Acting FEMA chief told staff he didn't know about US hurricane season
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
In today's episode of #MoronsAreGoverningAmerica (brown must be suspect edition), we see that taking away rights is not patriotism, it's fascism. How many more will suffer until we stand up to this dangerous administration? www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/...
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U.S. citizen with REAL ID handcuffed and held in immigration raid before being released
The man told Noticias Telemundo that authorities took his ID from his wallet and told him it was fake before handcuffing him.
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Analisa Swan (she/her) @analisaswan.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
This is what dictators do! They use the people’s government to line their own pocket & family with grift, corruption, & bribes! Felon is preparing to accept a $400 million “flying palace” jet from Qatar! That’s on top of likely foreign money going to felon & his family through their crypto coin!
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
In today’s episode of #MoronsAreGoverningAmerica, we learn that morons beget morons. Trump's return to power elevates ever fringier conspiracy theories eedition.sacbee.com/shortcode/LM...
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Monday , May 12
Trump's return to power elevates ever fringier conspiracy theories
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
This is what #CA03 Kevin Kiley supports—all the while claiming he won’t vote against #Medicaid funding. Don’t be fooled—the #GOP wants us poor, sick, & powerless. #KickOutKiley
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
So. . . #KevinKiley is in favor of choice . . . just not our reproductive choices. He's touting his role in "allowing" Californians to drive the car of their choice, but doesn't support the right of women to make decisions about their bodies. Hypocrisy 101. #KickOutKiley
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
It may be a Star Wars day, but we eclectic sci-fi fans wish you long life and prosperity 🖖 #Maythe4thBeWithYou
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
I’m a military spouse. My husband is an Army veteran of 39 years. We weren’t invited to his event. Why? This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/ve...
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Veterans looking for Kevin Kiley
We veterans, like elected representatives, have sworn an oath to protect and defend our constitution and our nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic.  We still stand by that oath. It i...
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Just another Saturday defending democracy because #MoronsAreGoverningAmerica #WhereIsKevin
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
In today’s episode of #MoronsAreGoverningAmerica (who killed the electric car part 2) ⬇️ House committee proposes shocking new fee on EVs eedition.sacbee.com/shortcode/LM...
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Thursday, May 1
House committee proposes shocking new fee on EVs
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Another episode in #MoronsAreGoverningAmerica (abandoning crime victims edition) "The U.S. DOJ is terminating $811 million in grants, including some impacting victim service programs such as trauma centers, sign language interpretation, and police training. . ." www.reuters.com/data/us-depa...
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U.S. Department of Justice Grants Targeted for Termination
Grantees have 30 days to appeal, and a small number of grants already have been restored, according to the department.
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
In today’s episode of #MoronsAreGoverningAmerica (unforced error edition) ⬇️ apnews.com/article/econ...
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US consumer confidence plummets to Covid-era low as trade war stokes anxiety
Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of COIVD-19.
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
100 days of #MoronsAreGoverningAmerica How bad will the next 100 be? apnews.com/projects/tru...
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The push alerts of the first 100 days of the Trump administration | AP Newstwitterinstagramfacebook
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
In today’s episode of #MoronsAreGoverningAmerica (fragile masculinity edition) let’s roll back the protections women depend upon for financial independence. Trump executive order raises alarm over women's financial independence eedition.sacbee.com/shortcode/LM...
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Friday, Apr 25
Trump executive order raises alarm over women's financial independence
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
In another of today’s episodes of #MoronsAreGoverningAmerica (human trafficking edition) this admin is paying cronies in the private prison racket to detain & transport migrants. eedition.sacbee.com/shortcode/LM...
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Monday, Apr 21
For-profit immigration detention expands as Trump accelerates deportation plans
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
In today’s episode of #MoronsAreGoverningAmerica (dumb & dumber edition) the stunning incompetence & stupidity of this admin multiplies. Hegseth said to have shared attack details in second Signal chat eedition.sacbee.com/shortcode/LM...
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Monday, Apr 21
Hegseth said to have shared attack details in second Signal chat
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
In today's episode of #MoronsAreGoverningAmerica (foodborne illness edition) ⤵️
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
In today’s episode of #MoronsAreGoverningAmerica (dog whistle edition) DHS is emailing American citizens & telling them it’s “time to leave.” www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...
azcentral.com
DHS wrongly sends notices to US citizens: 'It's time for you to leave' the country
The notices tell migrants paroled into the U.S under the Biden administration "it's time to leave" but some U.S. citizens also got them.
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Register & Vote @vote4rights.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Hey #CA03 - Kevin Kiley LIED to us by saying that he didn’t vote for cuts to Medicaid! Call his office & remind him that we will not be lied to! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
And here we are.
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FWC Indivisible @fwcindivisible.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
The GOP budget framework is more incendiary than a cybertruck & will soon be even more reviled. The backlash to Felon Trump's presidency has begun, but this unimaginably cruel budget is how we're going to kick it into overdrive. Protest! Fight back!
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Let's show up. Let's organize. Let's win.
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
#CA03 Kevin Kiley likes to pretend he supports healthcare for his constituents, but he voted for these cuts. He ignores the fact that almost 175K in our district depend on Medicaid to lead healthy & productive lives. He's not listening. #VoteHImOut #KickOutKiley #WhereIsKevin
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
An explanation of the #SAVEAct in nine panels. It's really the S(L)ave Act because it is designed to suppress the vote and disenfranchise millions of American women and anyone whose name doesn't match their birth certificate. Thank you, Jim Ryan of Terrible Swift Sword, for this graphic.
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Someone needs to ask #CA03 Kevin Kiley just how much skin he has in this game. #WhereIsKevin
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
In today’s episode of #MoronsAreGoverningAmerica the free service to file taxes is headed for the chopping block because. . . it’s efficient, easy, & Biden’s admin created it. 🤦‍♀️ apnews.com/article/irs-...
apnews.com
Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, AP sources say
The Trump administration plans to eliminate the IRS’ Direct File program. That's the electronic system for filing tax returns directly to the agency for free.
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Placer County Democrats @placerdems.org · 16/04/2025
You heard the man #bernie #AOC #fightingoligarchy #fighttheoligarchytour #folsom
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Yes we are. #WhereIsKevin? Definitely not in Folsom today.
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Placer County Democrats @placerdems.org · 16/04/2025
Bernie and AOC both called out Kevin Kiley. Kevin, your constituents are going to vote you out. www.instagram.com/reel/DIfd5Pl...
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Smithbarbv 💙 @smithbarbv.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Join us! Bring your sign to protest Medicaid cuts, or borrow one of ours. #WhereIsKevin
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Placer County Democrats @placerdems.org · 16/04/2025
26,000 people showed up in Folsom tonight. Kiley got called out twice. There are three rallies coming up at Kiley's office. First one is tomorrow 4pm at Kiley's Rocklin Office on Lonetree Blvd. Kiley can't hide. #whereiskevin www.facebook.com/share/p/1CGm...
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