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Protecting democracy through accountability, community service, mutual aid & voter outreach. Local action. National impact. 🌎🗳️ Escambia County Indivisible Chapter. linktr.ee/IfNotUs

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If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 4d

Join us October 27th 5:30pm at the Molino Community Center for a Town Hall where neighbors come together to ask tough questions, get real answers, and shape the future of Escambia County.

This isn’t just another meeting — it’s your chance to speak up, connect with community, & put the issues that

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If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 7h

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#EssentialMeansEssential #IfNotUs #WeAreTheHeroes #ProDemocracy #SupportWorkers

The U.S. just bailed out Argentina, treasury secretary confirms

The U.S. Treasury has finalized a financial rescue of Argentina, including a currency swap arrangement with the country’s central bank.

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If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 7h

and secure in their jobs. Please oppose any budget or policy that neglects them while funding foreign bailouts.

Thank you for your time and your service.

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If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 7h

in bailout funds to Argentina — a country that’s defaulted nine times — our own essential federal workers are still forced to work without pay during shutdowns, with no job security.

I’m asking you to prioritize protecting American workers & ensuring that “essential” means they are paid, respected,

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If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 7h

5/850-599-9100 moody.senate.gov/share-your-opinion

Senator Rick Scott
DC 202-224-5274
Pensacola 850-760-5151 rickscott.senate.gov/contact/share-your-opinion

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Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent in [Your City].

I’m concerned that while the U.S. is sending billions

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If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 7h

4/relief.

📣 TAKE ACTION:
Contact your representatives and ask them to stand up for American workers before bailing out foreign governments.

Representative Jimmy Patronis
DC 202-225-4136
Crestview 850-603-6690 patronis.house.gov/contact/email-me

Senator Ashley Moody
DC 202-224-3041
Tallahassee

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If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 7h

3/If we can call a foreign bailout “essential,” then ensuring fair pay & job security for Americans who keep our country running should be beyond essential.

Essential should mean essential—not expendable.

Our representatives should fight for the people serving our communities—not foreign debt

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If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 7h

2/billions are found to support a government that repeatedly fails to pay its bills.

Meanwhile, here at home, our own “essential” federal workers are often forced to work without pay during government shutdowns — no guarantee of back pay, & the threat of job loss through RIF (Reduction in Force).

Address Lookup | Representative Jimmy Patronis

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If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 7h

🧵🇺🇸Essential Should Mean Essential🇦🇷

This week, the U.S. Treasury helped bail out Argentina — again — with a $20 billion “essential” loan meant to stabilize their collapsing economy.

Argentina has defaulted on its national debt nine times since independence — most recently in 2020. Yet once again,

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If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 18h

Huge thanks to Catalyst Project for bringing this powerful public panel together.

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If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 18h

This webinar was incredible! We have so much to learn from those who came before us about how to resist — and how to hold on to joy and the belief that liberation is possible.

If you missed it live, you can catch the recording here:
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If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 1d

🌀Let’s talk double negatives.

If you’re anti–antifascist… that’s like saying you’re for fascism.

Sometimes we twist ourselves in knots trying to avoid labels—it’s simple.
Either you stand for freedom, equality, & human dignity, or you stand against them.

We know which side we’re on.

#WordsMatter

If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 1d

7/& move resources to grassroots movements challenging the far-right agenda.

Don't miss this urgent and inspiring conversation!

If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 1d

6/violence & erasure.

✅Connect decolonization struggles across geographies & histories.

✅Take action by supporting Indigenous-led movements for justice & self-determination.

This event is part of a larger series designed to deepen anti-racist political education, uplift critical resistance work,

If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 1d

5/& escalating genocide.

From the struggles of Indigenous nations on Turtle Island to Palestinian liberation, this conversation will highlight how Indigenous peoples are resisting colonialism & leading movements for justice.

Why attend?

✅ Learn from frontline Indigenous organizers resisting state

If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 1d

4/the corrupt government in their country.

✨️Reem Monzer Elkhaldi, Esq.(Healing our Homeland, Florida) – Reem is the daughter of Palestinian refugees from Gaza & the Founder & Executive Director of Healing Our Homeland, a grassroots movement rooted in the community currently living under occupation

If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 1d

3/Miccosukee Tribe’s General Council

✨️Karla Bautista (Trans Queer Pueblo, Arizona)– A trans women & migrant from Petén, Guatemala, is a descendant of the Kaqchikel nation- the Indigenous peoples who were part of the Mayan resistance against the genocide in Guatemala, & who still fight today against

If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 1d

2/across the globe to discuss ongoing struggles for land, sovereignty, and liberation in the face of colonial violence.

We are honored to feature:
✨️William J. Osceola (Miccosukee Tribe, Florida) – Former language, culture, & digital arts teacher at Miccosukee Indian School & now Secretary of the

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Indigenous Leaders Fighting for Sovereignty, Decolonization, Immigrant Justice and Trans Liberation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation emai...

Around the globe and on Turtle Island, we’re experiencing increasing fascism. But any where there is oppression, there is resistance. Join Catalyst Project for the first session in the Anti-Racist Org...

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If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 1d

🧵Webinar: Indigenous Leaders Fighting for Decolonization
Oct 9 5pm CDT
Register: bit.ly/IndigenousLeadersPanel25

Join @catalystproject.bsky.social for the first webinar in the Anti-Racist Organizing Series of the 2025 Anne Braden Program bringing together powerful Indigenous voices from movements

If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 2d

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Central Florida Indivisible @cnflindivisible.bsky.social · 3d

Looks like Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to stop @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social from swearing in.
Maybe it’s time he reads a few Bible verses about hypocrisy and justice.
Here’s an amazing script from Jess Craven to call him out.
Got other good ones? Drop them, I’m ready to dial, Are you?

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 3d

After passing $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, Mike Johnson now has the gall to say Medicaid is underfunded.

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If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 2d

📚Join Perfect Day Books for A Banned Book Read In📚
October 11th at 9:30 AM
Meet at Plaza Ferdinand on Palafox Street
Books will be provided — just bring your curiosity!

✨ Celebrate freedom of expression and the power of stories. ✨

#BannedBooks #CommunityReading #PerfectDayBooks #PensacolaEvents

If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 3d

💡 Feel free to share this post — and if you know of more food resources we should add, drop them in the comments so we can expand the list! #CommunitySupport

If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 3d

🍽️ Need Food Help in Escambia County?

If you're looking for free or low-cost food resources for yourself or your family, here’s a list of local places that can help:

📄 Full Food Resources List:
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If Not Us @ifnotusofficial.bsky.social · 3d

2/ their mission.

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Manna's Community Open House

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Manna's facility at our Open House! Tour our warehouse & client service area to learn more about our work.

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