Kim Winchell

So. As it turns out, I am not using this app much. I prefer Substack. 🙂
I will probably delete this app soon.

Outrage and exposure halts Trump's plans for Social Security service cuts — MSNBC Rachel Maddow shares video of Rep. John Larson channeling the outrage of his constituents at the anticipation that Donald Trump's top donor, Elon Musk, is intending to destroy Social Security in order...

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Some photos from a rally for democracy in nearby Midland MI this past Saturday. #Resist

To President Zelensky, From an Embarrassed American Dear President Zelensky,

I hope you realize that I and tens of millions of Americans stand with you and the Ukrainian people—and firmly against Donald Trump, JD Vance, and the Republican Party.

We are ashamed of them.

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Opinion: The American Press Corps Is Not Equipped For This Moment We’ve never had to contend with a determined autocrat in this country, and it shows.

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You never imagine the descent into despotism being quite this embarrassing, you know? You expect liberal democracy to fall to a Palpatine, not Biff Tannen.

On Being in Community Sunday night, I mentioned that Stacey Abrams and I would be speaking together at a Fair Fight event today.

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Hey All, I am appreciating very much the good, insightful people connected to The Contrarian. I have done a paid subscription; and, as part of that, I have 3 one month gift subscriptions that I can give to anyone interested. Let me know if you are, by sending me your email address.

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Opinion | Trump, Musk and America are headed for a very rude awakening Elon Musk is trying to gut government programs, claiming it's what the people want. But is it really?

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That makes me sad 😔
Sigh 😮‍💨

That makes me sad 😔

Wow…😞

Labor groups sue to halt Trump admin’s dismantling of USAID as workforce is expected to be slashed to under 300 — CNN A pair of labor groups representing employees at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) sued President Donald Trump on Thursday over his efforts to dismantle the decades-old agency as mul...

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Trump taps televangelist kook to run new White House 'faith' office Christian nationalism is in full swing after Donald Trump’s Thursday announcement of a task force to “eradicate anti-Christian bias,” as well as a new White House Faith Office led by right-...

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Opinion | The Constitution is collapsing. A lack of character is to blame. The Founders would not have envisioned a Congress so supine in the face of Trump’s barrage.

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Opinion | It’s clear why Trump blames DEI for everything — Guardian US Everyone but the credulous media seems to understand what’s behind Trump’s attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion

Not worthy of the title of President. Ever.

Senate and House Dem Presser Outside USAID Today (Video) - Please Watch And Share Senate and House Dems forcefully challenge Trump/Musk's illegal attacks on USAID and the US government

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NEW: Sources tell my office that Treasury Secretary Bessent has granted DOGE *full* access to this system. Social Security and Medicare benefits, grants, payments to government contractors, including those that compete directly with Musk's own companies. All of it.

What Paul says -- religious leaders must rise to this moment with clarity and truth.

To tell the truth, that feels so hard right now. There seem to be no checks on anything T is doing, as he rolls over all decency and legality.

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Global Refuge (formerly Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service) continues to resettle almost 6,000 refugees who were already in the US when government funding was cut off. If you’re in a position to help out, they could use a donation of any amount.

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What Are We Going to Do? Preparing my house to withstand the wildfire of the next four years

SO very good! ❤️

Sunday Musings What about those who don't go along with the mob?

This is so beautifully said. ❤️✌️🙏

McConnell vote against Hegseth, defying Trump, raises eyebrows — MSNBC Senator Tammy Duckworth expresses her disappointment with her Republican colleagues for voting for Donald Trump's unqualified defense secretary nominee, Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, with only Se...

Disturbing. And, puts our country in danger, to have such a woefully unqualified person as Sec of Defense.
Only 3 GOP Senators care about the safety of the country. Sad.

All, I am thinking I might leave Bluesky. Am liking Substack better, for keeping up with (and sharing) commentary on news from those I want to follow.

Harris was Right: We Need to Hear from Her We need a real law-and-order advocate to denounce Trump’s lawlessness

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