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Janette Vine @burggurl.bsky.social · 1d

Help Protect The Right To Vote. The EAC is considering adopting a requirement that voters show a passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. Leave your comment now. Public comment period until Oct. 20th. @indivisibleyolo.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

A Thing You Can Do Right Now To Help Protect The Right To Vote

The U.S.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 2d

The condescension of two-bit Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi today underscores that the only thing this administration excels at is a complete lack of self-awareness.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Jane Goodall filmed this before her death, knowing it wouldn't be aired until after.
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Jane Goodall filmed this before her death, knowing it wouldn't be aired until after.

Besides the political discourse, it is a meaningful, beautiful farewell

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Janette Vine @burggurl.bsky.social · 3d

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LIVE NOW: Rep. Eric Swalwell Joins Hopium

Simon Rosenberg on Substack

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Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 4d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

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Indivisible Yolo - located in Yolo County CA 🚫👑 @indivisibleyolo.bsky.social · 4d

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NO KINGS Yolo County · Indivisible Yolo

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings!** In Yolo county, We the People are part of the mass mobilization against authoritarian control that attacks our rights, compromises our economic w...

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Janette Vine @burggurl.bsky.social · 8d

⭐️ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
⇨ Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women. Early detection saves lives. Vote for leaders who prioritize healthcare funding and research!
🗳️ BlueVoterGuide.org has your candidates stances.
#BlueVoterGuide #October2025

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Indivisible Yolo - located in Yolo County CA 🚫👑 @indivisibleyolo.bsky.social · 17d

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Join Indivisible Yolo as part of a two-person team to knock on doors in Yolo County. No experience is necessary. Don’t worry if you’ve never done this before–we’ll cover everything you need to know. And once you get going, you'll find that talking to voters is fun & rewarding.

Yes on Prop 50 | Knock Doors in Davis, Woodland and West Sacramento! · Indivisible Yolo

**Proposition 50 Vote YES | Protect California's Voice!** As partisan gerrymandering in states like Texas threatens to undermine democracy, California is stepping up with Proposition 50, the Election...

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Janette Vine @burggurl.bsky.social · 17d

🗳️ A runoff election is taking place in parts of Alabama on Tuesday, September 23rd. To learn about the candidates and their positions on key issues before you vote, visit BlueVoterGuide.org
#BlueVoterGuide #September2025

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Mary Geddry @magixarc.bsky.social · 17d

#CharlieKirk’s “memorial” looked more like a #MAGA revival, Trump preaching hate, Miller summoning dragons, Musk glad-handing for contracts. #uspolitics #authoritarianism
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Eulogies for Civil War

How the authoritarian right is trying to turn Charlie Kirk’s murder into a rallying cry for vengeance.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 18d

So what happened to the $50K in cash Tom Homan got in the Cava bag?

Was it deposited in his bank account and reported as income that he paid taxes on?

Is it under his mattress?

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Jace @rapturedemon.bsky.social · 19d

Unbelievable…

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Janette Vine @burggurl.bsky.social · Sep 2

Lutnick Family Angling To Make Astronomical Sums Off Court Nixing Tariffs talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/lutni...

Lutnick Family Angling To Make Astronomical Sums Off Court Nixing Tariffs

This is not new. But I at least hadn’t heard any of...

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Indivisible Yolo - located in Yolo County CA 🚫👑 @indivisibleyolo.bsky.social · Aug 20

We Are OVER It!! Labor Day Weekend Protest.
Davis Visibility Brigade over I-5/Pocket Rd Sacramento. mobilize.us/s/QqFeZ
Woodland Visibility Brigade over I-5/Kentucky Ave Woodland. mobilize.us/s/7oTKCB
W Sacto Banner Brigade over I-5 Sutterville Rd./Sacramento. www.mobilize.us/indivisibley...

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Janette Vine @burggurl.bsky.social · Aug 25

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Sharon Ponciano @slponciano.bsky.social · Aug 25

Come on now. We’re all 90 ya know.
Join a Visibility Brigade near you! Meet good people and get an upper body workout, too!You can wear wrist weights if you want to intensify the exercise of waving AND holding a flag high!
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Not going back! 💥 @fwander.bsky.social · Aug 22

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1) To be very clear in response to the claims that the CA Redistricting Plan is a "race to the bottom" or "two wrongs don't make a right," that argument is disingenuous, gratuitous, and specious at best. #California #Democrats have repeatedly attempted to pass

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Janette Vine @burggurl.bsky.social · Aug 21

Holy hell. These guys aren’t pulling any punches until ALL the Epstein Files are released.

WATCH. THIS. NOW. #ReleaseAllTheEpsteinFiles

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · Aug 19

"Our unhinged, unpopular felon-in-chief is going for it—he’s going to try to build an oppressive police state here in America."

Good @simonwdc.bsky.social connecting of a lot of dots here to prove the point. Was thrilled to talk to Simon for his video today!
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Trump's Maniacal Drive To Build An Oppressive Police State - A New Conversation With Greg Sargent

The Amherst, MA town council passed a "resolution of condemnation" last night - great work Sarah Marshall!!!!!

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❌👑 Deb Verla 💙 Register Democrats 💙 Save the world ❌👑 @villaverla.bsky.social · Aug 16

Thank you, @ericswalwell.bsky.social, for doing the right thing and holding a Town Hall on Long Island since Rep Lalota won't do it himself!!

I am a CA Voter and I applaud you and other Democrats when you fight!

#DemsGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS CA14 app.sosha.ai/s/x6ANFzMG

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Janette Vine @burggurl.bsky.social · Aug 13

🗳️CA Voters in State Assembly District 63 have a Special Election on 8/26
🪪Register & vote same day 8/12-8/26
📬Request an Absentee Ballot by 8/19
🗳️In-person Absentee Voting is 8/16- 8/26
⇨Find your candidates BlueVoterGUide.org
#BlueVoterGuide #August2025

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Janette Vine @burggurl.bsky.social · Aug 13

🗣️ Our democracy is stronger when every voice is heard.
🗳️ Let's protect voters' rights and fight against gerrymandering and other tactics that silence our communities. ⭐️ Your vote is your power—let's keep it that way.
🗣️ BlueVoterGuide.org has your candidates and where they stand
#BlueVoterGuide