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HelenaHQ @helenahq.bsky.social · 3h

Madam Mayor, Helena Moreno ❤️

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JP Morrell @jpmorrell.bsky.social · 7h

Polls are CLOSED! If you are in line to vote, STAY IN LINE! You can still vote!

Thank you for a fantastic day, New Orleans. #FinishTheFight

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Victor Ray @victorerikray.bsky.social · 7h

This is the logic of white supremacy. Everyone starves so a couple of psychopaths can maintain a false sense of superiority.

Simon Lester @simonlester.com · 20h

"The Labor Department warned in an obscure document filed with the Federal Register last week that 'the near total cessation of the inflow of illegal aliens' is threatening 'the stability of domestic food production and prices for U.S. consumers.'”

Trump administration says immigration enforcement threatens higher food prices

U.S. farmers face labor shortages and potential food price hikes due to Trump’s immigration policy, the administration acknowledged in a Federal Registry document.

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Democracy and trains @wingedisis.bsky.social · 7h

Going old school

Vigilance committee poster from 1851 Boston warning free Blacks of slave catchers and kidnappers.

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Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 9h

Up to this point, Governor Pritzker has said all the right things. If they're not backed up with action — specifically, control of your own law enforcement organization — then they were wasted breath.

amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 9h

Illinois State Police issue a final warning to disperse from in front of the Broadview ICE facility, a full 20 minutes before the protest curfew time.

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Alan Dettlaff @alandettlaff.com · 10h

Yesterday I was told that the class I’m scheduled to teach this month, Confronting Oppression & Injustice, is no longer part of our curriculum. This is a required class yet there was no discussion, no faculty vote, just an email saying the class no longer exists. This is what it’s like in Texas now.

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JP Morrell @jpmorrell.bsky.social · 10h

No time off until 8 PM! 💥#GeauxVote

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Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 11h

Unconstitutionally taking money that the law says must be spent on one purpose & using it for something else—when it's to establish personalist control over the FUCKING MILITARY—is about as dangerous a constitutional crisis/failure as you can imagine

Via: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

The Office of Management and Budget sent a notification to Congress about their intent to use research and development funds to pay members of the military, two sources with direct knowledge tell NBC News.

A spokesperson for the OMB confirmed to NBC News that it plans to use the research and development funds and that there are two years' worth of funds available within the Department of Defense.

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Democracy and trains @wingedisis.bsky.social · 10h

It looked like this at the time too. Talking about mutual aid™️ and the importance of socialistorganizing but not up for helping friends move, having a neighborhood trash pickup, or picking your people up from the airport. Can’t theory your way to community and no wonder you’re lonely.

The Fig Economy @figgityfigs.bsky.social · 18h

Self-actualization is important. But sometimes looking back at what people in non-political but dominantly leftie spaces I was in, it looked like a therapy-speak, social justice skin slapped on 80s “Me Decade” stuff.

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Democracy and trains @wingedisis.bsky.social · 10h

Take a bottle of wine to the playground as God intended

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Democracy and trains @wingedisis.bsky.social · 10h

Phonebanking today is 80% voicemail, 5% “Hello?” And 5% “I-already-voted-for-Helena-bless-you-stop-calling-me”.

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Zach Everson @zacheverson.com · 1d

“Parliament had turned over its constitutional authority to Hitler and thereby committed suicide, though its body lingered on in an embalmed state.”

Shirer, William L. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich (p. 331)

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

“.. Inside the White House, top advisers joke that they are ruling Congress with an “iron fist,” according to people who have heard the comments. Steve Bannon, the influential Trump ally, likened Congress to the Duma, the Russian assembly that is largely ceremonial.”

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

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Shannon @nolashan.bsky.social · 14h

Calvin Duncan posted about that on his Instagram story.

A screenshot asking people to report to Calvin Duncan's campaign if they see poll workers wearing badges with Lombard's name and photo.

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Democracy and trains @wingedisis.bsky.social · 13h

I got pulled into phone banking, bring me a bug! (Not a spider!)

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Democracy and trains @wingedisis.bsky.social · 15h

It’s celebrating bugs and pests in film this year

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Democracy and trains @wingedisis.bsky.social · 15h

#GeauxVote (and go to Bug Fest!)

JP Morrell @jpmorrell.bsky.social · 15h

ELECTION DAY💥 Started off the day sign waving with my family and friends (and a bonus furry friend), and now we’re headed to Bug Fest! Don’t throw away your shot - Go VOTE! #FinishTheFight

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HelenaHQ @helenahq.bsky.social · 17h

Vote Helena Moreno for Mayor TODAY! She's #23 on your ballot! Polls are open 7 AM to 8 PM!

For more info, visit: HelenaMorenoLA.com/VOTE

Let’s do it, New Orleans.

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Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 1d

ICE left David, a 17-year-old boy, stranded on the side of Interstate 20 after pulling over his immigrant father, Hector, in Mississippi.

David began running in the scorching sun after the car and watched as it disappeared from sight—soon headed to a Louisiana ICE prison.

Here's their story.

ICE Stranded a 17-Year-Old on I-20 After Arresting His Father. The Mississippi Dad Now Faces Deportation.

A 17-year-old watched as ICE arrested his immigrant father, Hector, on I-20 in June. The family faces mounting legal fees and the risk of deportation.

www.mississippifreepress.org

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Democracy and trains @wingedisis.bsky.social · 1d

Vote Calvin for Clerk tomorrow, y’all

The Lens Nola @thelensnola.bsky.social · 1d

#TheLensNola🔍 Calvin Duncan, an uncommon man with an all-too-common story, is vying to become clerk of Orleans Parish Criminal District Court – and his campaign seems to have gathered enough momentum to draw fire from high-powered Louisiana officials.

✍ Katy Reckdahl

Full Story 🔗: buff.ly/yOvnIiR

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Democracy and trains @wingedisis.bsky.social · 1d

Same same same

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

CHICAGO — WGN News editor/producer Debbie Brockman grabbed by Trump’s ICE goons.. who then intentionally ram a bystander’s car as they peel away.

More: www.fox32chicago.com/news/wgn-new...

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Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 1d

This video is everywhere because it's a hilarious visual refutation of Portland being on fire. You can't get a mass movement going without convincing the masses

so yes, this does do something actually

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This literally does nothing. You are not beating fascism by dressing up in inflatable suits and dancing

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Portland is leading the way. This is how you (non violently) beat Fascism. Humor and ridicule are key.

Stillframe from a video of Portland protesters dancing in inflatable suits

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Mamdani: This is a shameless act of political retribution. And instead of prosecuting Tish James for doing her job, Donald Trump should be doing his.…

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JP Morrell @jpmorrell.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow is Election Day, so let's have one more talk. It's been an honor fighting for you these last four years. Let's finish the job, New Orleans.
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HelenaHQ @helenahq.bsky.social · 1d

One more sleep ‘til Election Day!!!

Read Helena’s plans in detail at HelenaMorenoLA.com/vision

VOTE Helena Moreno, #23 for New Orleans Mayor, TOMORROW October 11 from 7 AM to 8 PM.

More information at HelenaMorenoLA.com/VOTE

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