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With a pen, with a voice, and with a vote, exercise, protect, defend Democracy and all those who believe in equality, liberty, and justice for all and the sanctity of basic human rights
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“Until the day state legislators end this mass surveillance, plate reading needs regulation and oversight, not expansion.”

Raise your hand if you stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦

I’m George Takei and I approve of this message.

Deja vu.

On Climate and Campaign Finance in Virginia's General Assembly - the modest progress that might be made, but for a Republican Governor's veto. @bigmoneyoutva.bsky.social

the “make america healthy again” agenda appears to be an elaborate op conjured up by sentient strains of listeria and salmonella www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/u...

Bravo

#SlavaUkraine -- send the invaders packing!

I’m old enough to remember when Americans supported this, even Republicans.

This is the largest protest I’ve ever seen in Santa Fe. It’s now spread out from the statehouse and taken over the streets to march to the plaza.

@denis4blueva.bsky.social think this is for you

“‘We asked why they wouldn’t run the wrap when we clearly met the guidelines if they were allowing the internal ad,’ said Virginia Kase Solomón, the president and chief executive of Common Cause. ‘They said they were not at liberty to give us a reason.’”

The Washington Post refused to run this ad. Sure would be a shame if it went viral.

#StopMuskCoup

Please repost #FireMusk

Protest at US Capitol Reflecting Pool Today #NotMyPresdientsDay #DemocracyNotDictatorship

#WAPO refused to publish this ad from Common Cause and SPLC—glad I stopped my subscription @washingtonpost.com thehill.com/media/514849...

#WAPO refused to publish this ad from Common Cause and SPLC—glad I stopped my subscription @washingtonpost.com thehill.com/media/514849...

The worst thing to happen to the Democratic Party is the consultant class

Every Republican senator shares responsibility for what’s happening. They are complicit in, and share responsibility for, whatever mess Trump’s dangerous nominees cause. But a few GOP senators from purple(ish) states face reelection next year — and we’re going to shine a light on their complicity.

In Senate P&E, @cleanvirginia.bsky.social testifies in support of Del @marcussimon.com local-option public campaign finance bill, saying "You shouldn't have to have a rolodex of wealthy donors to run for office." Bill reports 8-7.

While there is nothing wrong with a Vegan diet -- in the United States of America, ones' diets should be freely chosen and not the result of stupid performance-policy. www.ft.com/content/e61e...

Farmers aren't the only losers in the "Stupid Performance-policy" war -- its anyone who wants to eat health food. #WisconsinFarmer

Just say no to maga entertainment!

It’s up to us. We must #DefendDemocracy. Please call your Senators and Rep 202-224-3121 We must #StopElonCoup

The problem with American political discourse is that you can’t explain the impact of tariffs to people dumb enough to think DEI programs cause plane crashes.

ICE Agent Decides He Wants Kids After Seeing Incredible Love And Devotion Of Parents Begging Him Not To Take Their Child theonion.com/ice-age...

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Wow. Malcolm Kenyatta is running for DNC Vice Chair and … DAMN. Just watch. 🔥🔥🔥 Pass this on. Follow: @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social

Not "god" or "omens" -- pure stupid naievty -- apnews.com/article/coas...

Hoarse Manure (finally a New York Post front page headline that is true!)

Borrowed - timeline www.facebook.com/share/p/15Mo...

Also, there is no designated budget for the buyouts & the offers were not coordinated with any agency leadership.

#MLKday is to honor an American who inspires and activates our highest sense of right and justice.