Nurse Van (Pat VanMaanen)
@nursevan.bsky.social
AZ Nurse, Proud UMich grad. Democracy Defender, fighter for health care for all, clean air, and water. Working to address extreme heat & make AZ summers safe to enjoy again. Photography enthusiast. Opinions & post my own.
You know who should be QUIET? The orange thing in the WH. It's beyond time for everyone to direct their discontent and displeasure with the current affairs of the country against the cause. open.substack.com/pub/america/...
“Be Quiet!” Trump Snaps. No, Speak Up.
As Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff demonstrated this week, no politician, journalist or everyday American can afford to remain quiet as Trump seeks to silence dissent
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Well said and to the point. We get one, make it count.
DemCast USA@demcast.com · 6d agoWhen millions sit out, extremist voices and oligarchs decide our future for us. Voting isn't just a right—it's how we protect our democracy, fight inequality, and take back our power. Don't stay silent this November. Show up, use your voice, and make it count. 🗳️✨
Drug companies Moderna and Merck have just announced a vaccine that could stop cancer from spreading, funded with an mRNA NIH research grant. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. chose to end 22 similar mRNA research projects worth $500M in 2025.
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No Denying Climate Change Town Hall with Rep. Yassamin Ansari
Join us for this No Denying Climate Change town hall with Rep. Yassamin Ansari. The town hall will focus on local impacts of climate change in Rep. Ansaris district, including extreme heat, poor air q...
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Praying for Colombia today after a devastating 7.4 earthquake. 🙏🙏🙏
He was falling asleep during this shitshow meeting too. Our poor kids, the adults in the policy room don't really care about you right now. www.npr.org/2026/08/10/n...
Trump and RFK Jr. try again to upend vaccines for kids
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday about vaccines, saying children should get fewer. His administration has been blocked in the courts from changing the vaccine schedule.
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This just shows us how far off track the Republicans and this administration have taken us; we need to be reminded that our tax dollars should be used for our basic needs. #vote2026
Peggy Stuart@peggystuart.bsky.social · 2w agoDr Abdul El-Sayed: "It's not radical to believe that people should be able to afford their groceries, have healthcare, or drink clean water." In a political landscape dominated by fear, focusing on core human needs isn't extreme—it's basic common sense for everyday Americans.
Nailed it.
LA Blue Dot in GA 🌊🐸@namwella1961.bsky.social · 2w agoRetired 4-Star Navy Admiral and former Navy SEAL William McRaven on Trump: "Through your actions, you have embarrassed us in the eyes of our children, humiliated us on the world stage and, worst of all, divided us as a nation." #ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed
VOTE is the right action, as this administration shows no humanity or sense of protecting this country. It is all about their hatred and misuse of power for their own personal gains.
Stardust 🌏🎬@stardustbluepr.com · 2w agoVOTE!! Leaked video from the River Center ICE Detention Center in Louisiana posted yesterday on 8-9-26
Coming from this guy? Doesn't mean much at all. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
RFK Jr. questions scientists, access to data at CDC campus one year after shooting
Some scientists in the room said Kennedy’s expressions of appreciation were difficult to hear after his previous criticisms of the CDC, as well as federal health department cuts last year that include...
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This should definitely be much bigger news.
r/protectUSelections@protectuselections.bsky.social · 3w agoWe have a criminal president.
Happy Birthday, President Obama. We miss your integrity, intelligence, insight, and inspiration.
Ariaa®@ariaa.bsky.social · 3w agoHappy 65th Birthday, August 4th, to the best President in US History. The black man "they" feared, led with humor, dignity & grace for 8 yrs scandal-free, has a beautiful & accomplished family, and is beloved by millions around the world. @barackobama.bsky.social #BarackObama #ThePeoplesPresident
So many in this adm are out for a buck, scamming as they go, leaving the most vulnerable at risk. We will have a great deal to fix when this car of cons gets sent back to the rock they crawled out from. Accountability must prevail so this doesn't happen again. open.substack.com/pub/laurapac...
Unbiased Science's Jen Bordenick on How Wellness Influencers Scam Patients #CareTalk
Grifters and the Wellness Industry
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A good reminder of the importance of the 2026 midterm election. In Arizona, the Rep party has an additional twist - it is run by and heavily influenced by Turning Point. We have two reasons to kick them out of office; they are not working to help Arizonans. #VoteBlue🗳️ #RejectMAGA 👎 #LD4Dems
Mark Hamill@markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 3w agoExactly 3 months from today is the most important midterm election in our lifetime. Our opportunity to hold him accountable. Register to vote here: Iwillvote.com The stakes have never been higher. Show the world the majority of Americans are good, decent, honest people. #VoteBlue🗳️ #RejectMAGA 👎
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Joyce White Vance@joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 3w agoIf SCOTUS sides with Trump this week, the consequences could reach far beyond one executive order. This isn't just another shadow docket case. It's about who controls access to the ballot—and who gets to decide whether your vote counts. Here's what's at stake: open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Now this is a great headline for a Monday. New Poll Reveals Trump Less Popular Than Explosive Diarrhea open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
New Poll Reveals Trump Less Popular Than Explosive Diarrhea
Likely voters said that they would rather suffer two years of the gastrointestinal ailment than the remainder of Trump’s term.
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RIP, Congressman Mitchell, a dedicated servant in our community. Your legacy lives on in all your contributions to our state. Our thoughts are with your family at this time.
Arizona Secretary of State@azsecretary.bsky.social · 4w agoStatement on the passing of Congressman Harry Mitchell
Ewwwwww. Something to know if you are in the market for a vehicle: protest with your wallet.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4w agoGM CEO Mary Barra is introducing Trump at his rally. Something to keep in mind if you're in the market for a vehicle anytime soon.
The Protect Education Act will be titled Prop. 212 on your AZ ballot this November! This week, the Secretary of State’s office released the proposition numbers, and Protect Education is Prop. 212!!! 🎉 Read the details & updates on primary wins &Protect Education lawsuits: bit.ly/July27EdReport
Starts slow and ends with a bang!!
This week, we mark 36 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act! As we celebrate the progress brought by this landmark civil rights legislation, let’s recommit to building a more inclusive and accessible future for all.
100 days until Election Day. We know this is exhausting, but these are the days when all of us talking about the issues matters most, and joining together to win in November is key. azld4dems.org #LD4
Such a fine adm this GOP group, promoting starving children and seniors.
Katie Bergh@katiebergh.bsky.social · last mo.🚨NEW: In the 9 months after last year’s reconciliation law enacted unprecedented SNAP cuts, the number of people receiving SNAP fell by more than 4.5 million. Based on available data, we estimate that at least 1.5 million fewer kids are receiving SNAP. www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
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