Kate Urbank

That was dessert when I grew up

Again: this is not about what this country can or can’t afford.

It’s about priorities.

The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 called for dismantling the NOAA, which provides warnings of natural disasters, such as the deadly floods in Texas. The irony is that Heritage wanted these cuts because it’s angry that NOAA helps prove the reality of climate change--the thing causing floods.

Sorry about that James. Parenting fail.

It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this

Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner

This guy stole $10 million from the employees of his nursing home to buy himself a luxury yacht and Cartier watches. He PLED GUILTY.

And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.

And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...

Seen at the thrift shop: guy wearing an Orgasm Donor t-shirt

I want politics to be about a better everyday life.

Here's what that can look like:

I have this radical lefty belief that voting should be easier than buying a gun.

A great group gathered last evening in Fairfax to celebrate #FoodWastePreventionWeek and talk about food rescue. It’s always fun to gather in person and share stories and ideas. Love these food waste warriors!

FOODIE & THE BEAST: APRIL 6, 2025 FULL STUDIO!  Today’s Foodie & The Beast: The Gauntlet Has Been Thrown!-Who will take the crown in the Cherry Blossom-themed Cocktail Competition, sponsored by High Road Spirits? We’ve got th...

It's #FoodWastePreventionWeek and I was pleased to appear on this week’s Foodie & The Beast podcast to talk about this national campaign that raises awareness about food waste & how to reduce it. Check out foodrescue.us/dc/ for details!

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The #handsoff crowds in DC were massive. It’s hard to depict them in one photograph, but I chose this one.

Want to learn about rescuing food in the DMV? Are you already a food rescuer & have ideas to share? Do you just want to have a nice conversation? Let's have a coffee chat! We'll be posting up at 3 local cafes to talk about all things food rescue as part of #foodwastepreventionweek. Stop by & say hi!

Might be the closest I get to seeing cherry blossoms. Thank you @wmata.com!

Booker: Strom Thurmond’s record always kind of just really irked me. That the longest speech on our great Senate floor was from someone who was trying to stop people like me from being in the Senate. So to surpass that became more important to me.

“The average American leaves 53 pounds, or $329 worth, of food on the plate at restaurants every year”

Mark your calendars for a fun night for a great cause this Fall!

Saw a city kid climbing a city tree

USDA’s $1B in cuts leaves farmers and schools bracing for impact The eliminated programs helped schools and food banks buy fresh food from local farmers and ranchers.

The Trump administration last week moved to cut more than $1 billion in programs that helped schools and food banks buy fresh food and meat, leaving farmers and educators across the country worried about wide-ranging impacts.

I will never tire of videos of people rescuing sea animals from fishing nets.

What a welcome addition to our Dupont Circle neighborhood, right at Stead Park Rec Center, making it easy to #compost!

Protests happening in the DC-area this week Here is a list of the organized peaceful gatherings happening in the area the week of Feb. 10.

Just googled protests happening in DC this week. Time to get out my Sharpies and poster board.
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