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AZLD14Dems @azld14dems.bsky.social · 18h

#ASU, Applied Materials open research hub. Can it propel chip innovations amid tech war? azcentral.com/story/money/...
"materials-to-fab" center is designed to accelerate the transfer of #technology breakthroughs from university labs to semiconductor factories.

AZLD14Dems @azld14dems.bsky.social · 18h

#Gilbert Police mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month www.yourvalley.net/gilbert-inde...

Gilbert Police mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Gilbert Independent

The Gilbert Police Department is marking Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a series of events aimed at supporting survivors, honoring victims and raising awareness about an issue that affects …

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AZLD14Dems @azld14dems.bsky.social · 18h

One sick hateful dude who unfortunately is hurting us all.

#StephenMiller needs to go

S.V. Dáte @svdate.bsky.social · 19h

NEW -- As Trump rushes the country headlong into autocracy, chief propagandist Stephen Miller is already miles ahead of him.

He calls judges who rule against Trump "communists," Democrats who oppose him "terrorists," and claims Trump has absolute power.

www.huffpost.com/entry/stephe...

As Trump Moves Toward Autocracy, Top Aide Stephen Miller Is Way Ahead Of Him

The president’s chief propagandist accuses opponents of “insurrection” and attempting a “coup” — while declaring Trump has “plenary authority.”

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AZLD14Dems @azld14dems.bsky.social · 18h

@nytimes.com @wsj.com @cnn.com
Hope you are covering this - what good people do with their money

#MacKenzieBezos, the good Bezos.

Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 19h

fortune.com/2025/10/10/b...

A little good news this Saturday Morning
Without fanfare the former Mrs Bezos always delivers
I admire her so much
DIVERSITY,EQUITY, and INCLUSION
This will help so many students
Billionaires with a heart
Thank you MacKenzie
Why doesn't the media report on this?

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott doubles down on DEI with $42 million donation | Fortune

In a signal to nonprofits and boardrooms, the Yield Giving philanthropist is backing diversity and equity with no‑strings grants—building on more than $19 billion she’s distributed in five years.

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codycoyote1959.bsky.social @codycoyote1959.bsky.social · 18h

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What you should do if your a billionaire. Build up instead of tear down.

Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 19h

fortune.com/2025/10/10/b...

A little good news this Saturday Morning
Without fanfare the former Mrs Bezos always delivers
I admire her so much
DIVERSITY,EQUITY, and INCLUSION
This will help so many students
Billionaires with a heart
Thank you MacKenzie
Why doesn't the media report on this?

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott doubles down on DEI with $42 million donation | Fortune

In a signal to nonprofits and boardrooms, the Yield Giving philanthropist is backing diversity and equity with no‑strings grants—building on more than $19 billion she’s distributed in five years.

fortune.com

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AZ LD3 Democrats @azld3dems.bsky.social · 2d

Oct. 18 - Save the Date: No Kings National Protests:

Anthem www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Scottsdale www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

State Capital www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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Save Our Schools Arizona @sosarizona.org · 1d

⚠️ NEW Voucher Poll: EdForward has a new poll on ESA vouchers, and AZ voters are increasingly opposed to this unaccountable, $1 billion #VoucherScam.

Read more here: everythingtogain.org/research-resources/

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AZLD14Dems @azld14dems.bsky.social · 18h

www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

#NoKings Or incompetent felons.

BE THERE- #Chandler. #Gilbert

No Kings Downtown Chandler · Mobilize

**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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AZLD14Dems @azld14dems.bsky.social · 1d

#Chandler schools officials offer clarity on bonds, override www.yourvalley.net/gilbert-inde...

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge recently ruled #Arizona schools have been underfunded for years.

Chandler schools officials offer clarity on bonds, override - Gilbert Independent

Several parents who spoke at the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board’s Oct. 8 regular meeting asked questions to the effect of “If enrollment’s declining, why do you …

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Choochoomama @choochoomama.bsky.social · 1d

This is terrifying.

Dominion Voting, targeted by false conspiracy theories, sold | AP News apnews.com/article/domi...

Former Republican election official buys Dominion Voting — a target of 2020 conspiracy theories

Voting equipment company Dominion Voting Systems, a target of false conspiracy theories since the 2020 election, has been bought by a firm run by a former Republican elections official.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 2d

The difference between Democrats surrendering in March and fighting back now is us. We’re building a unified opposition party that stands up to Trump’s regime and its enablers. Let’s encourage Democrats to keep fighting to protect healthcare for millions of Americans: indivisible.org/campaign/sto...

Axios headline: “Mike Johnson faces growing internal revolt over shutdown”

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AZLD14Dems @azld14dems.bsky.social · 1d

Great Listening Tour by #Arizona #MCDP!

Thank You!
Hilarie DeCesare- Political Dir. MCDP
Elizabeth Brown -LD14 Chair
Mary Rose - LD14 State House Candidate
Cameron Bautista - Keep AZ Blue Coalition
Eric Limbs -Exec Dir. MCDP
Chuck Bongiovanni - Gilbert Town Council

AZ #Gilbert #Democrats

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

Who does Johnson think he’s fooling?! Dude sent the House home early to dodge a vote on releasing the Epstein files, and he’s keeping them away for the same reason.

Congress is still getting paid, but Johnson won’t bring the House back to fund the military. This is on him, not the Democrats.

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AZLD14Dems @azld14dems.bsky.social · 2d

US #citizenship test to get longer and more difficult under tRump administration www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

Can you pass it? Sample test in article.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2d

Did DOGE save us $2 trillion?

“Not even close. .. Total spending excluding interest rose $220 billion, or 4%, for the entire fiscal year.” 🤡

@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/economy/tari...

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AZLD14Dems @azld14dems.bsky.social · 2d

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

tRump wages broad attacks on #climate & #energy policies and on renewable energy, while staffing his regime with climate deniers.

More than 40 Trump administration picks tied directly to oil, gas and coal, analysis shows

Report looks at White House nominees and appointees and agencies dictating energy, environment and climate policy

www.theguardian.com

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AZLD14Dems @azld14dems.bsky.social · 2d

#Gilbert marks halfway point in major #water treatment plant reconstruction www.yourvalley.net/gilbert-inde...

"the investment underscores the town’s commitment to long-term sustainability."

Gilbert marks halfway point in major water treatment plant reconstruction - Gilbert Independent

The town of Gilbert celebrated 50% completion of the North Water Treatment Plant reconstruction in a ceremony Tuesday. Town officials and project partners gathered Oct. 7 to mark the …

www.yourvalley.net

AZLD14Dems @azld14dems.bsky.social · 2d

#Gallego accuses Mike Johnson to his face of delaying #Grijalva’s swearing-in over Epstein files www.kjzz.org/politics/202...

Grijalva - “He is holding my swearing-in hostage to what happens in the Senate,”

What a hot mess this #Republican congress is.
Toady #MikeJohnson only obeys his master.

Gallego accuses Mike Johnson to his face of delaying Grijalva’s swearing-in over Epstein files

“Stop covering up for the pedophiles,” Sen. Ruben Gallego told the House speaker during the nearly 6-minute clash, referring to the fact that Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva will provide the final signatu...

www.kjzz.org

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AZLD14Dems @azld14dems.bsky.social · 2d

#WIC nutrition aid funds for #Arizona mothers, children could run out in 3 weeks www.kjzz.org/politics/202...

But #MAGA and the #felon don't care, even though this hurts many of their people.

Shame on what #republicans have become.

WIC nutrition aid funds for Arizona mothers, children could run out in 3 weeks

Nearly 153,000 of Arizona’s low-income mothers and their young children rely on WIC for monthly food assistance, nutrition education and breast feeding support. The government shutdown has put the pro...

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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 3d

Speaker Mike Johnson should stop protecting predators in the Epstein files and swear in Adelita Grijalva without delay. www.salon.com/2025/10/08/a...

Adelita Grijalva wants to get to work. The GOP won’t let her - Salon.com

Rep.-elect Grijalva tells Salon she's exploring legal action over House Speaker Mike Johnson's refusal to seat her

www.salon.com

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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 3d

Donald Trump promised to go after drug cartels but his administration is instead wasting law enforcement resources to target migrant workers.

youtu.be/CR6J_nMlVps

Attorney General Mayes on Deporting Migrant Workers

YouTube video by Arizona Attorney General's Office

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Arizona Mirror @azmirror.com · 3d

Katie Hobbs promised to build a strong campaign infrastructure to win the general election against “a weak GOP primary field intent on making itself unelectable.”

story via @caitlinsievers.bsky.social

Hobbs launches reelection bid promising 'real results' for Arizona | Arizona Mirror

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs launches 2026 reelection campaign emphasizing economy and bipartisan achievements.

azmirror.com

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NPR @npr.org · 4d

A dozen facilities saw air traffic control shortages on Monday, delaying flights at several airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.

The government shutdown is snarling air travel. Officials say it could get worse

A dozen facilities saw air traffic control shortages on Monday, delaying flights at several airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.

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AZLD14Dems @azld14dems.bsky.social · 2d

TONIGHT! Be there!
#MCDP Listening Tour

AZLD14Dems @azld14dems.bsky.social · 3d

Location: REGISTER here for location information
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

MCDP LISTENING TOUR - LD 14 organized by #Maricopa County Democratic Party
October 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM

#Maricopa #Democrats

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Jim Saksa @jimsaksa.com · 2d

Come be an intern at @democracydocket.com!

Maybe, unlike I did with all my college and law school internships, you can get a real head start in a career of your choice!

At the very least, I'll be there to tell you why you shouldn't go to law school!

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News Team Spring 2026 Internship | Work With Us

About the Internship Program Our interns are embedded directly into Democracy Docket’s teams, where they gain hands-on, professional experi...

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