Kathryn Colegrove Ralston

“Wall Street owns the country…. It is no longer a government of the people, by the people, and for the people, but a government of Wall Street, by Wall Street, and for Wall Street.” —Mary Elizabeth Lease (1890 after the passing of the McKinley Tariff bill)

How To Find Out What DOGE Knows About You Read more here.

Under the Privacy Act, citizens have the right to request to know what personal information may be held by federal agencies. And since DOGE is funded as if it were a federal agency, people should be able to make Privacy Act requests to it, too. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

This address to joint session of congress is a moment in history that I will never forget. Do YOUR values align with this? To the children of our childrens children, I hope you look back at this and wonder how the beautiful country you live in had this strange blip in its history.

Wow. The new NEA grantee legal requirements are out. Here’s a taste:
…funds shall not be used to promote gender ideology, pursuant to Executive Order No. 14168, Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.

www.arts.gov/grants/legal...

YouTube video by Brandy Brandy, Roz Ryan, & Jenifer Lewis Perform "In These Streets"

Thank you Brandy, Roz Ryan, and Jennifer Lewis for reminding me of my 2025 mantra! 💪🏿

Oh I like that.

Wow. Really, Google?

Thank you Judge Engelmayer and the 19 attorneys who brought it forward!

Judge Halts DOGE Access to Treasury Payment Systems The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by 19 attorneys general accusing the president of failing to faithfully execute the nation’s laws when he let DOGE comb through federal computer systems.

Federal judge restricts Musk and DOGE access to Treasury payment and data systems, saying there is a risk of “irreparable harm.”

Thank a federal judge today!

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/n...

Thank you JB Pritzker for the laugh and possibly helping others see the absurdity!

An important announcement from the Governor of Illinois.

They can support the loss of human rights, the dismantling of DEI and Public Health programs, the attacks on our LGBTQ+ community…but will the loss of their SHEIN and Temu deliveries be the straw that breaks the elephant’s back?

Had a few relaxing days house/dog sitting for a friend with these cuties! Restorative pup time 💜

Did Ned see his shadow?

Kitty-sitting these cuties gives me extra time to relax and take a “paws” from the chaos of 2025…

Shake, shake, shake, Zazu, shake your body line…no? I feel you my friend. I feel you.