Karen Carstens

DC native. Former transatlantic gypsy. Art lover. Environmentalist. Cat fancier. German speaker. Day job: communications stuff. Dream job: novelist.

[Karen Carstens @Carstens71]

Urge Congress: Save Public Media https://t.co/w7DhaOhHWj

[Karen Carstens @Carstens71]

One year later, these are the stories that are emerging in red states that seek to control women’s bodies. These parents wanted to share their story to help others. The short life of Baby Milo - The Washington Post https://t.co/IYCUDBOgdL

[Karen Carstens @Carstens71]

Kurt Vile - Like Exploding Stones https://t.co/8Rd5yqazoZ via @YouTube

[Rick Wilson @TheRickWilson]

One reminder for last night: when Trump’s audience was giggling and clapping as he joked about sexual assault and threw out his various races tropes, it’s proof that Trump’s real superpower with his base is that he allows them to be their very worst selves without guilt or shame.

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

There is simply no way CNN can feign ignorance about the fact that they set up a sexual assault victim to be targeted and attacked on national television a day after the verdict.

People were sounding the alarm about this exact scenario. They let it happen anyway without a plan.

[Vice President Kamala Harris Archived @VP46Archive]

Extremist so-called leaders think the government should tell women what to do with their own bodies. We will not let this stand.

[Occupy Democrats @OccupyDemocrats]

BREAKING: Republican Liz Cheney releases a BRUTAL attack ad against Donald Trump, calling him a "a risk America can never take again" in a video that is sure to infuriate the disgraced former president.

She points out that he is the "only president in American history" to refuse the "peaceful transition of power" and he "betrayed millions of Americans" by spreading the Big Lie after Joe Biden defeated him in 2020.

He watched on television as his Capitol insurrection unfolded and refused to take action to call off his supporters.

"There has never been a greater dereliction of duty by any president," says Cheney.

Retweet if you think that she absolutely nailed it!

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

Handing Donald Trump a free hour of live prime-time TV to spew lies and hatred is not journalism. It’s not news. It’s entertainment designed to boost CNN’s sagging ratings so network executives can make more money.

It’s the height of irresponsibility.

[Mary L Trump @MaryLTrump]

I'm furious. . . . CNN is anti-American.

In less than an hour, they allowed an authoritarian wannabe to lie constantly while an audience full of his followers applauded. This was not a town hall, it was a rally.

Donald bragged about overturning Roe v. Wade.
He claimed—unchallenged—that Democrats allow babies to be murdered after they’re born.
He bragged about his intention to pardon convicted insurrectionists.
He advocated for the United States to default on its debt which would destroy the world economy.
And he showed, once again, why a jury of his peers found him liable for sexual assault and defamation.

But Donald Trump cannot destroy our country by himself. That requires allies. He already has the Republican party in his pocket. And now, he has CNN on his side.

E. Jean Carroll’s victory yesterday was a boon to the rule of law.

Tonight's CNN fiasco was a tragedy for American democracy.
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[Karen Carstens @Carstens71]

The Stranglers - Golden Brown (Restored Music Video) https://t.co/PoGgHXflDp via @YouTube

[Karen Carstens @Carstens71]

Silversun Pickups - Dots and Dashes (Live on KEXP) https://t.co/q3CsCRse3C via @YouTube

[Karen Carstens @Carstens71]

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[Vice President Kamala Harris Archived @VP46Archive]

You can gauge the strength of a democracy based on the strength of women in that democracy.

So, understand this: Attacks on the rights of women in America are attacks on America.

[Jaye T. @JayeJaybird54]

What was she guilty of? Only being a Democrat and a woman! I still stand with her. Our world would be a better place if she had been inaugurated in Jan. 2017 as she should have been. #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Fresh

[Karen Carstens @Carstens71]

My Fluffy Valentine ❤️

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

The same Republicans complaining about the deficit voted for $1.9 trillion in tax cuts that primarily benefited the wealthy and corporations.

Their hypocrisy is staggering.

[Occupy Democrats @OccupyDemocrats]

BREAKING: FOX News throws Trump under the bus, confirms that “at least one” Chinese spy balloon “flew over parts of Florida and Texas during President Trump’s Administration, despite Trump saying it never happened.” RT TO EXPOSE TRUMP!

[BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ @mmpadellan]

Apparently, a significant portion of Americans are unaware of the major achievements of the Biden Admin. That changes tonight.

Can we get 1,000 fast RTs and replies to get the hashtag #BetterWithBidenSOTU trending and promote the State of the Union?

Please and thank you!🙏💪

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

A growing sector of the US economy produces nothing of value. Corporate law. Wall street. Private equity. Hedge funds. The only things this “zero-sum” sector produces are more ultra-rich people.

Why not heavily tax zero-sum work while subsidizing work that generates social good?

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.

The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.

Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.

Pharma buys off Congress. No action on drug prices.

Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.