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@calliespeakz.bsky.social

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💜 It’s far from over. Democracy is not a spectator sport. You get from it what you put into it. Do the work. Stay Focused. Stay Strong. Fight. Resist. Let’s Go! Unapologetically Black 🫰🏽 #WeAreNotGoingBack #WhenWeFightWeWin ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

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Amanda Gorman’s ‘The Hill We Climb’ is the vision of America that we should celebrate tomorrow and forward. I know that we are on the eve of the unimaginable and uncertainty. But, we can and must remain certain that WE are on the right side of history. #Resist #WeAreNotGoingBack #WhenWeFightWeWin

WATCH: Amanda Gorman reads inauguration poem, 'The Hill We Climb'

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Justice for Justin (STILL!) @ish-not.bsky.social · 17h

My 73 yr old Mom is working the polls again tomorrow.

Her polling place crew is made up mostly of ”boomers”- specifically BLACK boomers…

You can’t “revolutionize” via the voting booth if there ain’t folks to carry through on the logistics…

So cut the ”boomer” shit. ok?

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Denise Oliver-Velez @deniseoliver-velez.bsky.social · 10h

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 4h

Today is #ElectionDay in 39 states across the country. Know your voting rights!

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Polling place hours on Election Day, Nov. 4

You can register to vote on Election Day in 21 states and DC

Voters in 39 states have elections on Nov 4

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But did you Skeet? @thepassionittwists.bsky.social · 4h

No Kings means getting your ass to the polls and voting.
Channel that "do something" energy into something that can bring about change.

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Brosephus @brosephus.bsky.social · 4h

It's the first Tuesday in November. Get out and vote like the existence of your country depends on it. All races matter, especially the local races. That's where the politics meet the road.

Voting is the most basic and important of all civic functions in a functioning democracy.

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Brosephus @brosephus.bsky.social · 4h

They did this shit in Georgia. The right knows they are losing, and their ideology is not popular.

Stay strong, wait in lines if necessary, and send a message via your vote that you're tired of their bullshit.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 4h

Across New Jersey, bomb threats at multiple polling locations have prompted closures and relocations today

Bomb threats force closures at some New Jersey polling places

Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh said polling sites at School 2 and School 10 in Paterson were shut down after threats were received.

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Eric Shmeric @ericdienstfrey.bsky.social · 5h

Don't sleep on these school board races. They determine trans rights, school lunches, book bans, and history lessons.

It'll take less than 5 minutes to vote today, and it may determine whether children in your community eat three meals a day.

Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 21h

Pennsylvania is a state that has really diverse & high stakes, up and down the ballot tomorrow.

—control of state supreme court
—lower state court races
—Philly DA: Krasner's reelect
—important, heated school boards
—partisan battles for county execs in swing counties
—Bucks County at a crossroads

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ACLU @aclu.org · 4h

If you run into any problems or have questions when casting your vote today, call the Election Protection Hotline.

If you have any trouble voting or have questions about your rights, call the non-partisan Election Protection Hotline.
English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE / 1-866-687-8683
Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA / 1-888-839-8682
Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US / 1-844-925-5287
For Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and more: 1-888-API-VOTE / 1-888-274-8683

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sueanng.bsky.social @sueanng.bsky.social · 4h

Here we go

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And…..it begins. 😡

“Several polling locations in New Jersey have been moved on Election Day due to bomb threats that officials say are not credible and other police activity, authorities said.”

#NJElections

Bomb threats close some N.J. polling locations

Polling places in seven counties are affected, though officials say the threats are not credible.

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Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · 6h

Know your rights at the polls! If you see or experience any intimidation or harassment, please call the Voter Assistance hotline at 1-833-NJ-VOTES (833-658-6837).

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Coach Julio @fitnessfoundry.bsky.social · 5h

👋🏽 Hello, 🇺🇸 Election Day Poll Worker here!

📣Threats to polling places are un-American. They go against everything we stand for.

🗣️I’m volunteering for the fifth time, alongside dedicated civil servants from all walks of life. Together, we ensure the voting process is safe, accessible, and…

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 5h

Breaking from NJ AG Platkin:

"Early this morning, law enforcement responded to threats that were received by email involving certain polling places in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic Counties. Law enforcement … have worked swiftly to secure these polling locations."

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Democrats @democrats.org · 8h

Polls are starting to open.

Go to IWillVote.com to find where you can vote.

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sandrusom.bsky.social @sandrusom.bsky.social · 5h

Don’t fall for this, New Jerseyans! Hold the line, stand your ground & VOTE! 🚨 BREAKING: Emailed bomb threats hit polling sites across New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Passaic). Some locations briefly closed. Notice these are all “Urban” communities?!

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Democrats @democrats.org · 5h

HAVE YOU VOTED YET? 🇺🇸

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Bomb threats close some N.J. polling locations

Polling places in seven counties are affected, though officials say the threats are not credible.

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Miss Aja @brat2381.bsky.social · 15h

Most of Target’s struggles are because they didn’t think their most loyal customers were worth standing up for.

They abandoned DEI and we put our wallets away. That’s the real story 🤷🏾‍♀️

Jennifer Ouellette @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · 1d

Target just sent up a giant red flag about the U.S. consumer. A 30% stock plunge, collapsing store traffic, and margin pressure all point to the same thing: Affluent shoppers are rattled and recession fears are rising qz.com/tgt-wmt-earn...

Target just sent up a giant red flag about the U.S. consumer

A 30% stock plunge, collapsing store traffic, and margin pressure all point to the same thing: Affluent shoppers are rattled and recession fears are rising

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My Soul is Filled With Lawry's & Vibes ✨️ 🩷 @youraibabydaddy.bsky.social · 15h

⚠️⚠️⚠️ FYI

Six Dead in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Pasta - The New York Times share.google/TxDm1QDi6OMz...

Six Dead in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Pasta

Prepared pasta sold at grocery chains across the country, including Albertsons and Trader Joe’s, were recalled after 27 people in 18 states became ill, federal health officials said.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 18h

When I read the full transcript of the interview, I realized there had been no pushback, no corrections, no challenging follow-ups. The entire interview had been an open-ended opportunity for Trump to tell rambling lies, only to have them cleaned up into a more polished product.

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