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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 1d

😘to you and Bear.

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 1d

Great #DEEscussions

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 1d

Musical Interlude. Art is Revolutionary.

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Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Caturday.

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 1d

yeah a real bang for our buck😒

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 1d

Exactly all those things. Can't imagine the disasters that await us as Elon continues to burrow into out beautiful state. He's already polluting with his Ai company and now he's been given carte blanche to build his Loop in our Karst sink hole prone city disrupting the new needed transit plans.

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 1d

Indeed it will be most interesting bc it also one of the many companies given "immunity" under the gun and munitions manufacturers TN is dying to keep in the state.

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Flemming Erik Carlson @flemmingcarlson.bsky.social · 2d

And things like this, getting rid of the EPA or OSHA, opens things up to problems with no protections like oversight that affects lives, the community, and the environment. But, oooh, regulations strangle growth for these companies profits.

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 1d

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Dee-scussions: Documentary Watch Party w Q&A

White Christian Nationalism's Enduring Battle For the Soul of America

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight's #DEEscussions is not one to miss.
We’re diving deep into White Christian Nationalism—its roots, its rise, and its enduring grip on American power.

🐳9:30pEST/8:30pCST | Live

💥 The battle for the soul of America is older—and more urgent
Join us. Bring your questions. Bring your courage.

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🪷MsGrumpyBunny🪷 @msgrumpybunny.bsky.social · 2d

Heartbreaking 💔

For the folks saying politics doesn’t affect you— this is proof that it does.
It impacts everyone.

Prayers up for the love ones, the community and first responders having to deal with this tragedy.

Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 2d

The blast in Hickman County is both a human disaster and a warning sign — of what happens when democracy dies piece by piece and communities lose control over their own lives.
#Project2025 #Deregulation
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Tennessee’s Gag Order on Democracy

The Explosive Cost of Silencing Communities

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 2d

The blast in Hickman County is both a human disaster and a warning sign — of what happens when democracy dies piece by piece and communities lose control over their own lives.
#Project2025 #Deregulation
open.substack.com/pub/advocacy...

Tennessee’s Gag Order on Democracy

The Explosive Cost of Silencing Communities

open.substack.com

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 2d

Good afternoon.
#TGIF

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Miss Aja @brat2381.bsky.social · 2d

Let’s pull this thing over the line CA Democrats 😤💪🏾

Vote #YesOnProp50

#YesOn50

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 2d

Good evening.

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SoulSisterOG @soulsisterog.bsky.social · 3d

It’s unfortunate that the taint of Hogg is coloring the incredibly inspiring leadership of Pearson. Especially when Pearson has earned his mettle w/out the interference & influence of Hogg. Pearson has stood in the gap for the ppl of TN when others chose silence & complicity. It’s worth review.

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 3d

has been happening here in TN for a decade and half bc of the GOP trifecta through gerrymandering and voter suppression. Can Justin win, I don't know but he deserves a chance and should he win, I think he would be a tremendous asset to Congress and TN! Again nuisance is needed!

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 3d

community --especially the black community. Rep Cohen has done a decent job but I think he has lost steam & step w current issues in his district. He's the ONLY TN Democrat in Congress bc of gerrymandering. That seat needs a strong fighter & national spotlight bc what's happening nationally

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 3d

You're right you are entitled to your opinion --we all are. I simply want to point out there is nuance that may get lost in the HOGG of all. I'm no fan of him or his behavior nor have ANY illusions about him caring about our community. Justin has worked hard to bring attention to issues plaguing the

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 3d

There is more nuisance here and unless you're from TN can vote here it's best not to jump to conclusions. Do you know Rep Cohen, I do and I follow him and have wondered about his lack of presence on key issues here like Elon polluting the city. Haven't seen him say much about the military either.

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 4d

Pearson, a former environmental justice activist, frames the race as a fight for a “new vision” that matches the “urgency our people deserve.”
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Justin Pearson launches primary challenge against Dem. veteran

Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson has officially launched a primary challenge against veteran Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen.

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 4d

Cohen, has not faced a competitive primary race since his 1st race 20 yrs ago.

“Our people need a fighter who will be in the fight for justice and opportunity with them — not just in title, but in action,” Pearson said.
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'Tennessee Three' legislator Justin Pearson launches primary challenge against longtime House Democrat

State Rep. Justin Pearson called for a change in leadership as he launched a primary against longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen in Tennessee's deep-blue 9th District.

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 4d

Awesome— 🤩 Majestic Beauty—strength, power, courage, freedom, and connection to the divine a good sign🫶🏼

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 4d

Good afternoon.

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Rep. Aftyn Behn @aftynbehn.bsky.social · 4d

Aftyn Behn Wins the Democratic Primary!

It’s official — Aftyn Behn is the Democratic nominee for Congress in Tennessee’s 7th District! 💙

This victory belongs to every volunteer, voter, and believer who knocked doors, made calls, and showed that people power still wins in Tennessee.

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