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Hopeful Realist. LCSW in CA, Communications nerd 🤓! Yes, "The Times They Are A-Changin' and "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall". But know you're not alone. So keep your light on, organize and act to protect our precious democracy! Love and Light, Jo💫

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Mark Hortman was a selfless husband and a dedicated father. He always put his family above himself and everyone who knew him knew that he was Melissa’s rock. He was a great friend to Gwen and me, and we will miss him deeply. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

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PETITION www.impeachtrumpagain.org 🚨 BREAKING: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee: "The minute that somebody in public office decides that they're a king...that's the time for the people to evict, eject, reject, impeach, try, convict, and start all over again.”

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Saying there are “too many non-working holidays” on Juneteenth is so on brand for a man who is actively trying to erase Black history. This from the same man who’s wasted over $26 million in taxpayer dollars and spent more than 30 days golfing since January 20, 2025? Please.

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“The best way to honor our parents' memory is to do something, whether big or small, to make our community just a little better for someone else." Beautiful statement from Sophie and Colin Hortman.

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If you live in the US, you are in greater jeopardy today than you were 6 months ago. So is your family. So are your friends & neighbors. Virtually all the important parts of the U.S. gov't created to protect us are being shut down, gutted, or marginalized. My latest. newrepublic.com/article/1968...

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Tonight, I'll go home and sleep in my bed. I have a lawyer, I'll get due process. But Edgardo, whose arm was ripped from mine by ICE agents, has none of those things. That's why I'll keep coming back to court, week after week, to make sure that people's rights are protected.

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Stand Up America! Coast to coast along US Route 50. Saturday June 28. 2pm EDT, 1pm CDT, 12pm MDT and 11am PDT. Please get out with your signs ANYWHERE, but along this route if possible.

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Senator Mike Lee pretended he was on the phone to avoid being confronted by @smith.senate.gov after he mocked assassination victims this weekend. She made sure he heard what she had to say.

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This is not normal. A sitting president refusing to call the governor of a state after two elected officials were shot, one fatally, is beyond words. A typical president, regardless of politics, would pick up the phone. Offer condolences.

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We got him. Providing an update on the manhunt momentarily. m.youtube.com/watch?v=RxT-...

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Thank goodness. Stay safe governor Walz.

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Californians: If you’re protesting today, protect one another and hold the line for peace. There’s no place for violence in our democracy. If you see agitators, alert law enforcement and look out for your fellow citizens. Stay safe. Stay peaceful.

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The Marines detained an American citizen, a civilian, in Los Angeles 🤬🤬🤬 The man has been released but this proves the military follows Trump’s orders and is not properly trained for dealing with civilians on American soil. Everyone should be outraged! www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

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Farmworkers are hiding because Trump made them targets. Without farmworkers, the crops that feed our nation rot and our tables go empty. This isn’t strong immigration policy — it’s economic sabotage fueled by hate. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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We protect the right to peaceful protest — but California has zero tolerance for those who exploit it with violence. We’re pre-deploying resources to keep communities safe and will hold lawbreakers accountable.

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Here's something everybody should be paying attention to: Congressional Republicans are trying to weaken the Affordable Care Act and put millions of people at risk of losing their health care. Call your Senators and tell them we can't let that happen.

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The time for a national strike is here. Stock up.

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1 hr ago Schiff on Senate floor- youtube.com/watch?v=1oRG...

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Today they have crossed a deep red line. We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.

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www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/... Sen. Padilla Handcuffed, Forcibly Removed From DHS Press Conference - Democracy Docket

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BREAKING: A few minutes ago, a vehicle of three people was rammed by a truck belonging to federal immigration authorities in Boyle Heights, CA. According to security footage shown to me, they deployed chemical munitions & detained the driver at gunpoint. All are US citizens according to the wife.

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