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On April 5, we’re uniting to say Hands Off! Join me to fight back against Trump’s unprecedented power grab. app.sosha.ai/s/BLF2VsWZ

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I completed my small garden project this week in my backyard. Planted veg/herbs and flowers.

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At this point I’ll take a dog…https://youtu.be/GjFsvVZVWV4?si=3tEt917X8ZAKxQoh

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As the world watches Trump smash America’s democratic foundations, Prospect invited writers who have seen illiberal populism take root in their countries to reflect on how to live through an authoritarian turn. www.prospectmagazine...

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For 2,500 years, women have been fighting for their place in our democracies. Ahead of International Women's Day, we trace the slow path towards equality.

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Sign of the day…

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A reminder for these times.

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To donate directly to Ukraine, go here: u24.gov.ua

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Three Things: 1. Stop obeying in advance 2. Support Ukraine 🇺🇦 and Zelensky 3. Stop honoring artifice. (Fake “Christians,”fake “news,” fake “polls,” fake “leaders,” and Liars. Call out liars like this: “Liar.”) Support real journalism. Love your neighbors. Buy extra groceries (just in case) ✌🏼🇺🇸

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Warren: "My view right now is the courts are where we are hanging on to our constitutional structure. They still have the power to hold everybody else in this country in contempt if they do not follow lawfully issued court orders."

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We just won another court order mandating the Trump administration immediately comply with an order to stop freezing federal funds. These funds help communities across our country every day, providing support for veterans, law enforcement, and millions of Americans in need.

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Monday thought:

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An important announcement from the Governor of Illinois.

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How petty and weak Donald Trump is. They cave to pressure but to make Trump feel better they made it HIM proclaiming Black History Month instead of Gerald Ford who originally did it in 1976.

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Tufted Titmouse and Chickadees often flock together. #birdsofbluesky #tuftedtitmouse #carolinachickadee

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Happy Saturday! Northern Cardinals love to eat their seed at the feeder.

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My favorite lunch adventure with my friend Sally. @Xian Sushi and Noodle San Marcos.

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More Raccoon cuteness 🥰

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Aaa! 🤭 Raccoon!!

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These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business. Costco Meijer Kroger Giant Grocery Ben & Jerry’s Ulta, Macy’s Old Navy Nordstrom’s TJ Maxx GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…) Dollar Tree Walgreens Wegmans

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Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism. We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive

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RE: ICE Raids on ELEMENTARY schools…

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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is the Hero of the Day.

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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde: "The vast majority of immigrants are not criminals. They pay taxes and are good neighbors...may I ask you to have mercy Mr. President on those in our communities whose children fear that their parents will be taken away."

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These are dark times of instability and uncertainty. How do you cope with uncertainty of life? Tip from a small town therapist: Focus on asking yourself what can choose to control today.

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this.

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youtu.be/xwwaEuDeqM8

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My backyard bird feeder. Get ready for four years of bird watching! 😂🤩

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The following cities are CONFIRMED to have expected ICE deportation operations starting Tuesday and continuing into next week: - Chicago - Los Angeles - New York - Boston - Miami - Washington, D.C. - Denver - Houston - San Antonio - Dallas Read and Repost this guide to help protect others!!

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The CBP One app has provided nearly 900,000 people with asylum appointments since January 2023, contributing to a drop in illegal border crossings.

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I am going to be adding the word “fucker” to my vocab for the next four years. #trumpinauguration #whatnewfreshhell #vocabulary

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