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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · 1d

Over a month since the government shutdown started and Republicans still refuse to come to the table and negotiate. Congress still getting paid for no work while the working class still works without a paycheck. We have a sick country. 🤢 Poverty only exist because billionaires are too greedy.

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · 5d

America First my A$$. We have a $5B contingency fund to fund SNAP benefits for November so 42M don’t go hungry. But our government REFUSES to utilize these funds. But hey we can fund Argentina for $40B.

backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · 15d

Our movement is a continuous effort. Please support your local events, organizations, and organizers.

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · 17d

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 18d

@govpritzker.illinois.gov if you’re going to talk the talk, you need to walk the walk.

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 18d

State troopers in riot gear just plowed into the crowd, started arresting protesters and clergy.

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · 22d

We celebrate Indigenous Day! Turtle Island was never discovered. This land had always been home to various indigenous tribes. We must honor their resilience and sacrifices they have endured for centuries through colonization and genocide. #nooneisillegalonstolenland
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We celebrate Indigenous Day! Turtle Island was never discovered. It has always been occupied by various Indigenous tribes throughout its lands. No one is illegal on stolen lands. • Osage River,...

TikTok video by Stephie and the Adventures

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · 22d

Do you live in Illinois District 12? Are you ready to have proper representation in Congress than Mike Bost who kisses the ring of the regime? Please sign the petition for Julie Fortier to get on the ballot. Time is ticking! Let’s fight fascism together!

backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · 22d

Are you attending a #NoKings event this Saturday? Do you need a sign? Or just want to hang out with other likeminded people who are against fascism? Come out Tuesday 10/14 for a sign making party hosted by Indivisible Monroe County Illinois!

www.mobilize.us/indivisiblem...

NO KINGS Waterloo Sign Making Party · Indivisible Monroe County Illinois

NO KINGS DAY is October 18th, and whether you've registered to attend the 10am protest in Waterloo (https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/851999/) or an event elsewhere, you're going to need a sign (o...

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · 25d

🔊Reminder! Saturday 10/18 is the next No Kings event! If you live in Waterloo and/or surrounding areas, they are holding their first event. If you also would like to help, please contact Indivisible Monroe County Illinois to see what you can do. 🫵
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NO KINGS Waterloo IL · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Join your fellow concerned citizens for a protest from 10am to 12pm in Waterloo, IL, on IL-3 just south of Market St., spanning from Huck's to Sco...

www.mobilize.us

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · 27d

Today! Wednesday October 8!

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She Votes Illinois @shevotesil.bsky.social · 28d

The so-called “SAVE Act” wants to make it harder for Americans to register to vote by requiring proof of citizenship, disproportionately impacting women.

The EAC is reviewing a petition this law.

📝 Add your public comment opposing this petition today! www.regulations.gov/document/EAC...

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · 27d

Where is the protection for the people? The regime cries wolf to the public dressed in military uniforms. Go to cities like Chicago terrorizing communities. Deploying chemical warfare and shooting people. Again where is our protection from the aggressors who cry victim?

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · Oct 5

Where is our protection? ICE and federal agents can terrorize our cities. Deploy pepper spray, tear gas, and rubber bullets in our community. And these agencies get protection by state and city law enforcement. ☎️Please call your elected officials and demand protection against military violence! 🔊

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · Oct 3

The demonizing groups of people are barbaric and inhumane. First they started with the undocumented people now they are targeting black and brown citizens. Only to mass incarcerate people who they deemed unworthy. Now they are taking birth right citizenship to SCOTUS.

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · Oct 2

Remember that behind every statistic is a family, a child, a neighbor. Protecting Medicaid, Medicare, and ACA subsidies isn’t just about numbers—it’s about saving lives and supporting our communities.

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Local Healthcare Employees Protest Bost Over Healthcare Reform Legislation

YouTube video by WFCN News

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · Sep 29

Click the link and reserve a spot to join southern Illinois and its healthcare professionals to atand up against Rep. Bost and the Trump regime! #healthcareisahumanright

www.mobilize.us/citizenactio...

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · Sep 29

It’s time to hit these red areas of southern Illinois a little more harder! ✊ #nokings #powertothepeople

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NO KINGS Waterloo IL · No Kings

#In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. ##Join your fellow concerned citizens for a protest from 10am to 12pm in Waterloo, IL, on IL-3 just south of Market St., spanning from Huck's to Scoo...

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · Sep 18

🔊Columbia, IL School District Community! Tonight at 7pm, please support a local teacher who is being forced to resign due to a social media post. A similar case has reached the SCOTUS in the 1980s and was successfully protected the rights of individuals of free speech. #1stamendment #freespeech

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · Sep 6

The working class needs to stand up together in solidarity. We need to give up our perceived comforts and boycott these wealthy corporations and individuals, who do not care about us besides the profit that creates their wealth. If we continue to support the greed, we will never prosper.

backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · Sep 6

The jobs report just came out showing that part time jobs exceeds full time jobs. The economy and job market is in distress. But at least we passed the OBBBA (according to Fox and Trump) and we are about to see the first trillionaire (Elon Musk and his Tesla pay package).

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · Sep 3

This reading resource for our rural communities may potentially pause its enrollment next month due to the lack of funding for Randolph and Franklin counties. Please donate and urge your school districts to become members of this critical resource.
www.readsi.org
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Read SI seeks community support to sustain Imagination Library amid record enrollment - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News

CARTERVILLE, Ill., (KBSI) — Read SI, the regional affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, is calling on community members, schools and businesses

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · Sep 1

Today, America celebrates Labor Day. Our rights are never guaranteed. Currently, the regime wants to dismantle labor unions, safe workplaces, living wages, and a work-life balance. We are more than just profit. We must build solidarity and band together against the corporatist elites.

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · May 1

In the US:
• Federal minimum wage $7.25
• 36% works at least 1 EXTRA job a month
• Approx. 4M food service employees rely on tips as to earn a living wage
• 13% of Americans earn less than $15/hour
• Approx. 6M considered “working poor” - still earning income less than the national poverty line.

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backwoodsunity.bsky.social @backwoodsunity.bsky.social · Aug 19

Great speakers with be in attendance with today’s town hall. If available, please register and attend how we can further protect and support our healthcare needs in Illinois, especially during a time with the regime targeting and cutting this dire right to survive. Healthcare Is A Human Right! ✊