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Sarah Duff @sduff714.bsky.social · 23h

1-up for our team pumpkin contest!

Sarah Duff @sduff714.bsky.social · 2d

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NO KINGS Albany · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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Mama Dragons @mamadragons.bsky.social · 28d

To every LGBTQ+ person and every parent supporting them,
You are not alone.

There is a community ready to stand with you, cheer for you, and remind you that your story is worthy of joy and hope. 🌈

#LGBTQ #ItGetsBetter #momsky

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Mama Dragons @mamadragons.bsky.social · 3d

Today is National Coming Out Day.

Coming out should always be a choice, not a mandate. But forced-outing bills, laws that require teachers or schools to disclose a student’s LGBTQ+ identity without consent, take away that choice and put young people in harm’s way.
#NationalComingOutDay #momsky

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Sarah Duff @sduff714.bsky.social · 4d

Need protest signs? Ours came super fast! My sibling did these! Shout to @sam-reis.bsky.social
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Sarah Duff @sduff714.bsky.social · 4d

Need protest signs? Ours came super fast! My sibling did these! Shout to @sam-reis.bsky.social
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Sarah Duff @sduff714.bsky.social · 4d

www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/10/tear...

Tearful mom pleads for Supreme Court not to end conversion therapy bans - LGBTQ Nation

She explained that she taught her son to hate himself through conversion therapy. He took his own life after years of being unable to become straight.

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Sarah Duff @sduff714.bsky.social · 6d

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Rep. Paul Tonko @reppaultonko.bsky.social · 8d

Here’s my message to the thousands of federal workers here in our Capital Region and beyond who have been furloughed, fired, or forced to work without pay thanks to this reckless GOP shutdown: I support you, and I’ll always keep fighting for you.

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Sarah Duff @sduff714.bsky.social · 8d

If anyone needs to order their protest signs or yard signs for No Kings on 10/18, consider ordering from a small, queer-owned business. My sibling is amazing!
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Backdrops, Banners, Business Cards, Door Hangers, Feather Flags, Cards, Magnets, Mailers, Pocket Folders, Posters, Stickers, Decals, Tradeshow Displays, Interior Vinyl, Exterior Vinyl, walls, windows,...

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Sarah Duff @sduff714.bsky.social · 8d

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Sarah Duff @sduff714.bsky.social · 9d

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Kash Patel fires FBI trainee who displayed pride flag: Sources

The FBI has "summarily dismissed" a new agent trainee who displayed a pride flag at his previous work area, several sources with knowledge of the action told ABC News.

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Sarah Duff @sduff714.bsky.social · 11d

1 more sleep until @CollarCityPride Pride! @mamadragons.bsky.social

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Sarah Duff @sduff714.bsky.social · 11d

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TheBaroness 🐸 @thebaroness.bsky.social · 12d

A wee history lesson on this fine Thursday.

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Sarah Duff @sduff714.bsky.social · 12d

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Sarah Duff @sduff714.bsky.social · 13d

Sarah Duff @sduff714.bsky.social · 14d

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U.S. Government Enters Shutdown for First Time Since Trump's Last Presidency. Here's How It Could Impact You

As a result of the shutdown, which began at 12:01 ET on Wednesday, Oct. 1, nonessential federal agencies that rely on congressional funding will be put on hold and hundreds of thousands of government ...

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Sarah Duff @sduff714.bsky.social · 14d

Sarah Duff @sduff714.bsky.social · 20d

Mama Dragons will be at Collar City Pride! #mamadragons

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SER Design + Print @ser-design.bsky.social · 27d

If you're looking to make a statement at your next rally, protest, or your own front yard AND support a small local business, I will print and ship your sign directly to you. You can buy through Etsy, or contact me directly.

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