Donna Jo Wallace

I can think of a few reasons to stay off of Amazon - but here's the best one yet. Man, they could really use their muscle to make things better, if they actually had courage. www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/wp-content/u...

We are, in fact finally getting some positive results, but he still likes to chase Maisie when he forgets not to. They are still separated for their introductory period. He is 1-1/2 yrs old, she is 5. And truth: we forgot what a kitten a year old cat really is.

Okay, so this little guy, Simon (left) is our latest, greatest challenge in life. He's been with us for 6 weeks now, and he still has to get Maisie's vote (right). I am less discouraged than I was. That's all for now. #cats, #catintroduction, #newcat

USDA Tells Grocery Stores They Can't Give Discounts to People Hit by Trump's Food Stamp Freeze | Common Dreams As the Trump administration illegally withholds food assistance from 42 million Americans, it's also telling stores it's against the law for them to provide discounts to those struggling after being r...

Make them explain why. Don't make it easy for them by making up your own logic, as illogical as it is. IT SHOULD COME OUT OF THEIR OWN MOUTHS.
www.commondreams.org/news/usda-te... #SNAP #Cruelty #Foodstamps #Grocery

YouTube video by Hot Garbage Productions The Ballad of the Portland Frog Brigade / Peaceful protest song

I’m so proud of our town for our No Kings!!! Rally showing and good spirit! Also I’m just loving Portland, and whoever wrote this fabulous frog song… ribbit ribbit. youtu.be/QGtBfOdnG24?...

I just read this entire article on Bleeding Heartland, and it needs to be read. This sort of gaslighting is dangerous. I'll quote the author, Kira Baker: "Don't let them make an enemy out of me or out of 'Democrats.'"

If you can say yes - congratulations and thank you!!

After Charlie Kirk's death, teachers and professors nationwide fired or disciplined over social media posts At least a dozen faculty and staff have faced fallout over insensitive comments online.

I am having a hard time reconciling "Charlie Kirk was a fierce advocate of open dialogue and free expression" with "we must identify and persecute everyone who is insufficiently mournful"

Hey, Dems running for anything: (this is just me talking but...) Don't tell me your Political Strategy -- Tell me your Vision. Don't tell me we "need to fight for 'something'" ... tell me what you are personally fighting for. Thank you for listening.

Trump Just Tried to Illegally Deport 600+ Guatemalan Kids on Holiday Weekend | Common Dreams The Trump administration's attempt to send over 600 unaccompanied children to Guatemala was halted by a federal judge.

www.commondreams.org/news/trump-d...

ICE can now enter K-12 schools − here’s what educators should know about student rights and privacy Educators must obey the law, meaning schools cannot impede a criminal investigation. But students and teachers have rights, too.

Welcome back, kids.

YouTube video by Cathy Fink Marcy Marxer IT AINT GONNA GO AWAY - ODE TO THE EPSTEIN FILES

I’m loving this - say it! youtu.be/R8AGEjj2Jds?...

Texas Republicans have locked Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier inside the state house chamber and refuse to allow her to leave.

They are requiring Democrats to sign “permission slips” and have a police escort in order to leave the chamber, and she refuses to sign it.

Doing Trump's Bidding, Senate GOP Votes to Gut Public Media, Foreign Aid in Dead of Night | Common Dreams "At 2 am, Republicans just passed a bill to defund public broadcasting and lifesaving aid because Trump told them to—they wouldn't even protect rural radio or emergency alerts."

Because Why? This is petty. #PBS www.commondreams.org/news/senate-...

Erasing History: When Truth Doesn't Matter. · Indivisible Erasing History: When Truth Doesn't Matter. What is the economic and social impact of eliminating DEI? Mark McCormick, Executive Director · The Kansas Black Leadership Council, NY Times best-sel...

I really want to hear this one - Wed. evening 7/16. I hope we have a TON of people there. Sometimes you just ask yourself: what if they throw this party, and nobody comes? At least I'll be there. www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

Lame: Pissed Soldiers, Squeaky Tanks, Fake Deals 'R Us | Common Dreams Of course the long-coveted, savagely panned parade for a man-child who would be king was a bust, "a pathetic event for a pathetic president," notably in contrast to the estimated 11 million angry Amer...

I do far too little of reading articles through to the end these days, but this one was worth it. www.commondreams.org/further/lame... Thank you #abbyzimet #vanityparade #soldiersdissent #commondreams

As Trump Weighs Attack Plans, Iran Says US Intervention Would Be 'Recipe for All-Out War' | Common Dreams Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said it would be "extremely reckless" for the Trump administration to join Israel's bombing campaign.

Is there even a single reason to delay Impeaching Donald Trump? The man is dangerous. www.commondreams.org/news/iran-us... #impeachtrump #iran Step up, Congress!

UI to close Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity on March 27 This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  The University of Iowa announced Thursday that the Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity will be permanently closed on March 27 under dire...

#UniversityofIowa you had the opportunity to stand up, and instead you did this. RIP #DEI #HigherEd. dailyiowan.com/2025/03/13/u...

'Dangerous Power Grab' as Supreme Court Sides With DOGE on Social Security Data | Common Dreams "This action by six far-right justices is an affront to every principle of government transparency and the rule of law."

Help us all. www.commondreams.org/news/dangero...

Oh yes, please, let's definitely dominate the news cycle with a blow up between the Two Worst Narcissists on the planet. Think, people; and look toward whatever they think they're distracting us from.

House Republicans vote to take food, health care away from Iowans Laura Belin: Tens of thousands of Iowans would lose their health insurance, food assistance, or both under the "big, beautiful bill."

I am seriously not calling that budget farce a big-beautiful anything. I'm calling it the PRINCE JOHN BILL, and asking the Congress to summon their inner Robin Hood! What a travesty. www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/05/22/h...

'No Family Should Have to Endure This': Georgia Doctors Keep Brain-Dead Woman Alive Under Abortion Ban | Common Dreams Georgia's "heartbeat law" is back in the news as a family is forced to keep a brain-dead pregnant woman on life support to deliver her fetus. The family's anguish highlights the lack of autonomy in re...

They cannot claim that anti-abortion policies are about morality. The stories that we said were coming ... well they are here. Pro-choice is Pro-life. Full stop. www.commondreams.org/news/abortio... #prochoicemama

'Under Cover of Night,' GOP Unveils Plan to Kick Over 8 Million Off Medicaid | Common Dreams House Republicans late Sunday unveiled legislation that analysts said would rip Medicaid coverage from millions of low-income Americans.

Happening Now. Call. bit.ly/4k8p2cG

IMPEACH TRUMP. AGAIN. Impeach Trump. Sign the petition NOW to defend democracy and demand accountability! He is disqualified from office, and has violated the U.S. Constitution.

Impeachment is not a frill to make us feel fluffy and happy. It is a tool to be used when the people need it. bit.ly/4dbmLLx Also, read it on CommonDreams. bit.ly/437kTyK CONGRESS ...ARE YOU LISTENING ...?

Good job, Salt Lake City!

You have to ask yourself: why is teaching children about kindness and acceptance so threatening to these people. Don’t let them get out of answering. Make them say it.

Charley Thomson's blatant overreach as he ignores Iowa law Randy Evans: State Representative Charley Thomson is using his office to bully an immigrant rights group to hand over private information.

Hypocrisy, people ... Here we go... who is this guy anyway? There's a law against this. He can't actually get names and addresses from a non-profit (even one that supports immigrants) but apparently, he wants to try anyway. EMPLOY THE LAW. www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/05/06/c...

Child flu death rate soars as experts sound alarm over RFK Jr’s vaccine policy US child death flu rates reached a 15-year high with at least 216 deaths this season as experts warn that RFK Jr's vaccine policy could worsen the situation

THIS->> “I think it is the interest of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to make vaccines more expensive, less available and more feared. He's …going to do everything he can to tear down the infrastructure in this country of vaccines. [He] is a dangerous man." www.the-express.com/news/health/...

Oppose Funding Cuts to NPR and PBS (UPDATED 5/1) ⭑ 5 Calls Updates May 1, 2025: Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to cease all federal funding of NPR and PBS, calling the broadcasters …

I called on this today, you can too. 5calls.org/issue/npr-pb... I hope this shows up right for others - it's a good resource and helps with some of the clutter of what to do. #npr #5calls #publicbroadcasting #pbs #raisedonpbs #iptv