Barbara Kiourkas

Mom of five. Liberal. Family first. Equality for all. Don't follow me to sell something. NO DM's.

[Barbara Kiourkas @BarbaraKiourkas]

We the people, in this day and age, should be smart enough to elect officials that are true public servants. Not political actors.

[Rep. Ro Khanna @RepRoKhanna]

On January 11, 1944, FDR called for a “second Bill of Rights” that included:

The right to housing.
The right to a job and good wages.
The right to medical care.
The right to a good education.
The right to economic security in unemployment, sickness, and old age.

[Harry Dunn @libradunn]

My name is Harry Dunn. On January 6th, I defended our democracy from insurrectionists as a Capitol Police Officer. Today, I’m running for Congress to stop Trump's MAGA extremists & ensure it never happens again. Can you retweet & follow this account to join our campaign?

[Ryan Dicks @RyanDicks]

7 spouts! #OrcasInTacoma

[Sen. Bernie Sanders @SenSanders]

When half of older Americans have NO retirement savings, we don't need to cut Social Security. Legislation I introduced last year would make Social Security solvent for 75 years, expand benefits by $2,400 a year, and NOT raise taxes on anyone making less than $250,000 a year.

[Rob Wood @MediawatchNw]

I am a mess after three days of tiling my tub. One more day to go.

[Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources @waDNR]

*deep breath* ON THE SEVENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME... 780 acres of former state trust land transferred to the Dabob Bay Natural Area for permanent conservation of globally rare habitat.

[The Bellevue Police Department (WA) @BvuePD]

I used a Seattle firefighter's stolen credit card to go on a $8500 shopping spree at Bellevue Square Mall while he was putting up Christmas lights for the elderly. I'm a grinch and ruined Christmas. Identify me by contacting CrimeStoppers https://t.co/R61p9yXeGg

[Paul Marcoe | Nature Photographer @PaulMarcoe]

Throwback to last year a couple of days after Thanksgiving when the wild turkeys on Orcas Island invaded the ferry terminal.

[Alton Brown @altonbrown]

Wanna fry a Turkey and live to tell the tale? https://t.co/ethQfUKGFu

[National Park Service @NatlParkService]

On Saturday, November 11 — in honor of #VeteransDay — entrance fees at all national parks will be waived. Many parks have direct connections to the military—dozens of battlefields, military parks, and historic sites commemorate and honor the service of American veterans.

[Team Katie @TeamKatiePorter]

Last week, House Republicans passed a bill that would slash funding for @Interior by 35%—the same agency that keeps our water and air clean, national parks open, and polluters in check.

This bill means nothing good for Americans. Watch me explain 👇

[Grand Canyon NPS @GrandCanyonNPS]

Save the date! On Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 — in honor of Veterans Day — entrance fees to Grand Canyon and all national parks will be waived across the country. We encourage everyone to get outside and take advantage of the health benefits of spending time in these natural spaces.

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

Cuban Missile Crisis ended yesterday 1962 as Khrushchev agreed to pull missiles from Cuba. JFK went to church: #Getty

[JessicaUSAF @JessicaUSAF]

Once again, for those in the cheap seats.

[Taylor Popielarz @TaylorPopielarz]

🧵 Today, the U.S. House is set to vote on whether Ohio Rep. @Jim_Jordan should be the next Speaker.

I've covered Jordan closely since 2018, interviewing him dozens of times and reporting on every aspect of his job.

The story that stands out most is related to Jan. 6, 2021.

[U.S. Senator John Fetterman @SenFettermanPA]

The @StateDept is now offering plane transport for U.S. citizens who want to leave Israel.

People can complete State’s crisis intake form at (https://t.co/0Houioy5Wh) or call 1-833-890-9595 or 1-606-641-0131 to provide them their whereabouts and status.

[WA State Patrol @wastatepatrol]

🚨We are seeing these incidents across the state.🚨

If you find yourself in this type of situation, do not stop and interact with these individuals. Call 911 as soon as possible and give a location and any description of the subject and vehicle type.