Nina Jo Smith
@njsmith.bsky.social
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Songwriter. Poet. “In the dark times Will there also be singing? Yes, there will also be singing. About the dark times.” - Bertolt Brecht
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julianneakers.bsky.social
It's been less than a week since Pearson announced his run for U.S. Congress, but the campaign is already garnering national attention and support from groups who want younger politicians in office.

Read more about Pearson's campaign launch rally on Saturday:
www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithint...
Justin Pearson Kicks Off Congressional Run at Memphis Rally
Democratic state representative lists poverty and minimum wage as key campaign issues
www.nashvillescene.com
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bunnibytz.bsky.social
"How to Stand Up to a Dictator" author @mariaressa.bsky.social explains how social media companies used the Philippines as a testing ground for mass manipulation before employing their tactics in the U.S.

via @thedailyshow.com
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gtconway.bsky.social
"Then the Lord said to Moses, 'Go in to Pharaoh and say to him, "Thus says the Lord, 'Let my people go, that they may serve me. But if you refuse to let them go, behold, I will plague all your country with frogs; the [Willamette River] shall swarm with frogs which shall come up into your house...
njsmith.bsky.social
Exactly!
tyleraking.com
The thing about “city cops are wary of mayoral candidate” stories is those cops don’t live or vote there so you don’t have to care what they think.
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4humanunity.bsky.social
You know what’s scarier than the guy getting heat stroke in 110 degrees picking your fruit for a better future for his kids? Watching those crops rot because no one’s buying, thanks to stupid tariff wars that nuked your markets and your paycheck.

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njsmith.bsky.social
Please give if you can. Alaska.
alaskawx.bsky.social
If you're able, please consider a donation to the Alaska Community Fund to help people in western Alaska impacted by ex-typhoon Halong even as winter is bearing down. All the money donated goes to the region. Quyana. #Alaska #AlaskaSky

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Screen shot of the ACF Western Alaska Disaster Relief 2025 Fund: 

"In response to recent severe storms, including Typhoon Halong, that devastated Alaska's western coast, local community organizations and regional partners have come together to establish the Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund, housed at the Alaska Community Foundation. 
Two major storm systems struck western Alaska in rapid succession, bringing record flooding, extreme winds, and extensive damage from Kwigillingok to Kotzebue. Homes have been damaged and destroyed, critical infrastructure compromised, and subsistence resources disrupted. The Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund will provide support to affected communities for immediate relief, recovery support, and long-term resilience, including disaster preparedness initiatives. Distribution decisions will be guided by advisors including regional leaders and stakeholders, ensuring resources reach affected communities based on locally identified needs.

The Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund brings together a growing list of local, regional, and statewide partners endorsing the fund, including:

    Association of Village Council Presidents
    Alaska Federation of Natives
    Alaska Native Heritage Center
    Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
    Bethel Community Services Foundation
    Calista Corporation
    Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation
    First Alaskans Institute
    Kawerak, Inc.
    Native Peoples Action
    Maniilaq Association

    Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation"
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inuyasha1953.bsky.social
other98

If your government says there's too many autistic kids, then eliminates the entire special education department, they don't care about autism, or kids, or education.
njsmith.bsky.social
Would it kill ya to throw a strike?
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pamkeithdc.bsky.social
A typhoon hit the west coast of Alaska and several homes and communities have been washed out. Most of the communities are indigenous, so…no press coverage.

They also can’t count on FEMA.

Sad and ridiculous.
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adamrothman.bsky.social
On October 21, 1850, the Chicago City Council passed a resolution condemning the new Fugitive Slave Law as “cruel and unjust” and directing the city's police “not to render any assistance for the arrest of fugitive slaves.”
www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/1430.h...
Fugitive Slave Law of 1850
www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org
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kazlefay.bsky.social
If you haven’t personally experienced a hostile takeover where the new CEO is just there to strip a company for parts and make as much profit for himself and the board as possible before declaring bankruptcy, welcome America.

You’re living it now.
njsmith.bsky.social
Seems like you could just hand them your job description. And maybe an organization chart. Which, of course, they should know already.
njsmith.bsky.social
Residence inn by Marriot. Kitchenette!
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caseydrottar.bsky.social
The Brewers just pulled off the most chaotic double play you'll ever see
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repgregstanton.bsky.social
In an emergency, you need a Member of Congress on the ground to help coordinate response services and recovery efforts.

By refusing to swear in Adelita Grijalva, Speaker Johnson is playing politics with people’s lives.