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Tressa Penrod-Kaiser

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WY ➡️ DC ➡️ WY ➡️ ID ➡️ CO. Sooo glad to be in Colorado!! Artist, dog mom, general pain in the ass.

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Oh no! I hope you feel better soon. I’m curled into the tightest fetal position because my dog is hogging the bottom of the bed. I don’t expect to be sleeping anytime soon.

11.03.2026 06:19 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Billionaires Are Swaying Elections in All Corners of America

Billionaires make up only 0.0003% of the U.S. population.

They made 19% of federal campaign donations in 2024.

THIS is why our politics are broken. We need to get big money out of politics NOW.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/u...

09.03.2026 18:48 👍 196 🔁 68 💬 2 📌 4

And like at this point I don’t know what to tell people .

Folks are having white on white slap fights and “maybe we only need to abandon trans folks alil but”

Meanwhile over and over the RIGHT is telling you they won’t survive folks not doing that

what’s left to say

08.03.2026 00:13 👍 46 🔁 14 💬 1 📌 0

It is just so stunningly pathetic.

05.03.2026 22:29 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

really tired of conversations about how we need to get people to spend more time offline that don't acknowledge that one of the reasons people ARE online is their access needs aren't being met in physical spaces. This is especially true for queer people and disabled people.

05.03.2026 00:52 👍 3915 🔁 1489 💬 40 📌 73
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Thoughts & prayers to the EPA :(

04.03.2026 20:02 👍 2079 🔁 713 💬 47 📌 45

Disintegration by The Cure!

03.03.2026 04:29 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Nigerian Med Student Brings Diversity to Medical Drawings
Nigerian Med Student Brings Diversity to Medical Drawings YouTube video by NowThis Impact

This first-year med student taught himself to illustrate a range of medical conditions as they affect Black people — here's why diversity in medical drawings matters!
#BlackHistoryMonth

27.02.2026 17:40 👍 28 🔁 16 💬 0 📌 3

To any Democrat who ever said about any issue, "Maybe if we agree with Republicans just this far, they'll stop there," remember that you were wrong, it was obvious at the time, and you really should never believe that again about any issue, ever.

26.02.2026 03:15 👍 5052 🔁 1696 💬 68 📌 37

It is very hard not to have a safe choice to use the bathroom in public.

It may be impossible to continue living, working, eating, etc without a valid driver's license if your life was built around driving and the assumption that your license wouldn't be invalidated overnight by the legislature.

26.02.2026 02:02 👍 3281 🔁 653 💬 32 📌 25

We are deciding right now whether we want to be a country with ethnic cleansing and concentration camps.

23.02.2026 13:55 👍 3669 🔁 1813 💬 128 📌 89

I am so sorry. Sending love and strength and care.

22.02.2026 19:20 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Operation Metro Love Thy Neighbor
Hello Friends of Operation Metro Love Thy Neighbor! Many of our neighbors in Minneapolis are being targeted based on the color of their skin, their accent, or their country of origin. From a healthcare standpoint, this is leading to very scary outcomes, as patients are terrified to leave home and are foregoing necessary care in an effort to stay safe. For moms and babies, medical professionals scramble to meet these needs and to ensure patient safety. As neighbors and community members, we want to ensure these moms and babies have their needs met in terms of supplies, personal care items, and infant and toddler items. While it's a far cry from a baby shower, we are doing our best to ensure that our neighboring mamas have what they need in times of massive distress. All items purchased on this list will be delivered to me and then immediately sent out into the community for maximum impact. On behalf of all the mama and baby teams, we so appreciate your love and generosity.

Operation Metro Love Thy Neighbor Hello Friends of Operation Metro Love Thy Neighbor! Many of our neighbors in Minneapolis are being targeted based on the color of their skin, their accent, or their country of origin. From a healthcare standpoint, this is leading to very scary outcomes, as patients are terrified to leave home and are foregoing necessary care in an effort to stay safe. For moms and babies, medical professionals scramble to meet these needs and to ensure patient safety. As neighbors and community members, we want to ensure these moms and babies have their needs met in terms of supplies, personal care items, and infant and toddler items. While it's a far cry from a baby shower, we are doing our best to ensure that our neighboring mamas have what they need in times of massive distress. All items purchased on this list will be delivered to me and then immediately sent out into the community for maximum impact. On behalf of all the mama and baby teams, we so appreciate your love and generosity.

Black image with white text and white line drawing of a parent holding a baby. Text reads: "Mama + Baby donations needed. All items with an asterisk must be unused. Other items may be gently used. These items will go to immediate homes and be appreciated. [heart emoji] Thank you! ITEMS NEEDED: diapers (size 0-6)*, baby wipes*, pacifiers*, teething items*, free and clear detergent, baby shampoo, baby-safe lotion, infant clothing (all sizes), infant hats, baby blankets, burp cloths, swaddlers, hands-free baby carriers, breastfeeding guards*, feeding pillows, maternity pillows, belly bands, nipple cream*, pimps, infant safe toys, pack + play, epsom salt."

Black image with white text and white line drawing of a parent holding a baby. Text reads: "Mama + Baby donations needed. All items with an asterisk must be unused. Other items may be gently used. These items will go to immediate homes and be appreciated. [heart emoji] Thank you! ITEMS NEEDED: diapers (size 0-6)*, baby wipes*, pacifiers*, teething items*, free and clear detergent, baby shampoo, baby-safe lotion, infant clothing (all sizes), infant hats, baby blankets, burp cloths, swaddlers, hands-free baby carriers, breastfeeding guards*, feeding pillows, maternity pillows, belly bands, nipple cream*, pimps, infant safe toys, pack + play, epsom salt."

We're seeing a drop off in newborn donations in Minneapolis. Birth workers are seeing small/early babies due to stress/food insecurity—ICE has not stopped—families still in desperate need of support. If you're able, here is a wishlist compiled by folks doing mutual aid
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

22.02.2026 16:43 👍 408 🔁 366 💬 4 📌 15
UPDATED DATA: American Families Have Already Paid More Than $1,700 Each in Tariff Costs Since Trump Entered Office Following the Supreme Court’s decision today to overturn Trump’s tariffs, the Joint Economic Committee – Minority released an updated report estimating that American families have already paid more th...

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Updated numbers show that Trump stole $1700 from every household in America through his illegal tariffs.

We should demand direct repayment to every household through check or tax credit… not to big business- as we’ve already paid the increased prices.

www.jec.senate.gov/public/index...

20.02.2026 17:47 👍 324 🔁 193 💬 21 📌 9

"tapering plans" for HRT is a death sentence if you've had gender-affirming surgeries, like I have with my orchi, because your body will just wither away and die without hormones. Unspeakable evil. Demonic shit. You don't hate these motherfuckers enough.

20.02.2026 01:45 👍 2731 🔁 1020 💬 18 📌 13

Reminder: No government ever builds concentration camps it does not intend to fill.

20.02.2026 05:14 👍 3480 🔁 1062 💬 47 📌 25
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Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea's ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt Yoon Suk Yeol's December 2024 martial law bid fundamentally damaged South Korea's democracy, a judge told the court.

Prince Andrew arrested over Epstein ties on the same day South Korea’s ex-president was jailed for life for attempting a coup.

Lord, I have seen what you’ve done for others 🙏🙏
www.bbc.com/news/article...

19.02.2026 17:48 👍 3046 🔁 539 💬 98 📌 38

😍

16.02.2026 19:39 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Totally understandable. I’d recommend reading the article. The info about different groups working together might be transferable to your situation and give you ideas for action.

13.02.2026 16:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I mean, I know everyone grieves differently, an I have no early idea what life is like for people in the spotlight (and who actively seek fame), but it’s hard not to feel judgy and jump to conclusions here.

I’ve made peace with my inconsistency here regarding how to hold space for grieving folks.

12.02.2026 00:28 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Being a husky! (He probably hears or smells little rodent fellas that tunnel under the snow.)

12.02.2026 00:25 👍 16 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump administration to cut public health funding for Colorado | Colorado Newsline The Trump administration will cut $600 million in public health funds for four Democratic-led states, including Colorado.

The Trump administration will cut $600 million in public health funds for four Democratic-led states, including Colorado.
By @lindseytoomer.bsky.social

10.02.2026 23:55 👍 9 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 2
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GOP fast tracks monster voter suppression bill that could disenfranchise millions by requiring proof of citizenship at polls In the past few weeks, passing the legislation has been a unifying rally cry for Republicans, a welcome distraction from the party’s cratering public opinion polls.

A massive new voter suppression bill could disenfranchise 21 million Americans before the midterms.

The GOP-led campaign to create barriers to voting follows a series of alarming White House statements telegraphing its intent to interfere with the 2026 midterm elections.

09.02.2026 01:30 👍 474 🔁 290 💬 41 📌 21

Right!

09.02.2026 01:40 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Former ICE Facility Worker 'saw people laying in feces' at Baltimore Detention Center Whistleblower provides internal documents alleging severe overcrowding, mistreatment months before viral video sparked national outrage

Concentration camps:

"I saw people lying in feces, throwing up, and sleeping in urine."

08.02.2026 23:21 👍 791 🔁 450 💬 14 📌 26
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Trump Using A ‘Softer Touch’ With ICE In Minnesota? Residents Say Don’t Be Fooled. Two weeks after Alex Pretti’s killing, federal agents have shown no signs of backing down. The resistance definitely hasn't.

NEW: The Trump admin certainly put on a show last week about changing tactics in Minnesota after ICE agents killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old VA nurse.

Trump even suggested it's time for "a softer touch."

Except residents say nothing has changed. At all. www.huffpost.com/entry/ice-mi...

08.02.2026 16:41 👍 2998 🔁 1242 💬 69 📌 56
“Good afternoon. My name is [redacted] and my wife and I have been at OMDC since April 15 2025,” reads a handwritten note, wrapped around a lotion bottle that was thrown by a man held captive inside the Otay Mesa Detention Center (OMDC) on Sunday.

“It’s cold here all the time and the food is poor,” the missive continues. “For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick.”

“Good afternoon. My name is [redacted] and my wife and I have been at OMDC since April 15 2025,” reads a handwritten note, wrapped around a lotion bottle that was thrown by a man held captive inside the Otay Mesa Detention Center (OMDC) on Sunday. “It’s cold here all the time and the food is poor,” the missive continues. “For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick.”

“For 280 days we haven’t eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh. We are all in one big room with no doors or windows. We can’t see any grass or trees. We are all constantly sick.”

Conditions in a San Diego concentration camp, via message hurled out in a bottle.

08.02.2026 13:29 👍 1166 🔁 664 💬 19 📌 37
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The Texas AI Boom Is Outpacing Water Regulations Each data center can “drink” as much as an entire community. Yet, Texas does not require these tech firms to disclose projected or actual water consumption.

Each data center can “drink” as much as an entire community. Yet Texas does not require data center operators to disclose projected water use or report actual consumption. This makes research difficult and limits visibility for water-stressed municipalities.

08.02.2026 16:01 👍 270 🔁 169 💬 10 📌 11

The current regime took a week to abolish USAID, which is three times as old and was not in the news every day for brutalizing children

08.02.2026 15:59 👍 11284 🔁 3856 💬 1 📌 39

She did preface this with “totally anecdotal.” She is aware, Greg.

08.02.2026 16:21 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0