Cat Alyst (she/they)
@catalystmeow.bsky.social
🇨🇦 supporter of 🇺🇸 pro-democracy
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🗳️ Calendar:
https://ballotpedia.org/Elections_calendar#Upcoming_election_dates
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fieldteam6.org
indivisible.org
mobilize.us/map
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feedingamerica.org
For USA:
🗳️ Calendar:
https://ballotpedia.org/Elections_calendar#Upcoming_election_dates
🗽 Motivation:
youtube.com/@RippleEffectInstitute
📢 Activism:
fieldteam6.org
indivisible.org
mobilize.us/map
🍇 Food:
feedingamerica.org
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Ballotpedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics
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Ballotpedia recently released its 2026 election calendar. It lists many upcoming well-known and lesser-known American elections happening this year.
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Ballotpedia recently released its 2026 election calendar. It lists many upcoming well-known and lesser-known American elections happening this year.
#USDemocracy #MomSky
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Always remember THEY DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH GUYS. In the realm of Online, they can just say things and have them treated as true. In the realm of Real Life, there are 115,000 polling places in America and DHS has like 15,000 dudes total.
Steve Bannon: “You’re damn right we’re gonna have ICE surround the polls come November.”
February 4, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Always remember THEY DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH GUYS. In the realm of Online, they can just say things and have them treated as true. In the realm of Real Life, there are 115,000 polling places in America and DHS has like 15,000 dudes total.
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Realistically they have like 5000 guys they can deploy, they need maybe 4 or 5 at one place to be intimidating, and then there’s the logistics of sitting 4 to 5 guys outside 1000 different polling spots across a massive geography. It’s impossible.
February 4, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Realistically they have like 5000 guys they can deploy, they need maybe 4 or 5 at one place to be intimidating, and then there’s the logistics of sitting 4 to 5 guys outside 1000 different polling spots across a massive geography. It’s impossible.
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ICE is not going to send out a solo goon, or even two solo goons, to stand at urban polling places. Great way to: have your guys quit instantly, and also ensure 100% of votes are locked against you.
Yeah and put a masked armed ICe Nazi around the right 15000 polling places could depress enough votes
Always remember THEY DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH GUYS. In the realm of Online, they can just say things and have them treated as true. In the realm of Real Life, there are 115,000 polling places in America and DHS has like 15,000 dudes total.
February 4, 2026 at 7:48 PM
ICE is not going to send out a solo goon, or even two solo goons, to stand at urban polling places. Great way to: have your guys quit instantly, and also ensure 100% of votes are locked against you.
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You’re 100% right will. And it’s important to keep this in mind as we face unspeakable evils. We must have an accurate picture of reality so we know how to effectively fight.
They ARE NOT WINNING and we must keep up the pressure we’re putting on them.
Vive la liberte
They ARE NOT WINNING and we must keep up the pressure we’re putting on them.
Vive la liberte
February 4, 2026 at 9:19 PM
You’re 100% right will. And it’s important to keep this in mind as we face unspeakable evils. We must have an accurate picture of reality so we know how to effectively fight.
They ARE NOT WINNING and we must keep up the pressure we’re putting on them.
Vive la liberte
They ARE NOT WINNING and we must keep up the pressure we’re putting on them.
Vive la liberte
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Guys they are really, really not winning
It sucks what they’re doing to our country, and my city especially
God only knows how much damage they’ll do before they’re stopped, much of it irreversible
But they are very much not winning
It sucks what they’re doing to our country, and my city especially
God only knows how much damage they’ll do before they’re stopped, much of it irreversible
But they are very much not winning
February 4, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Guys they are really, really not winning
It sucks what they’re doing to our country, and my city especially
God only knows how much damage they’ll do before they’re stopped, much of it irreversible
But they are very much not winning
It sucks what they’re doing to our country, and my city especially
God only knows how much damage they’ll do before they’re stopped, much of it irreversible
But they are very much not winning
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Persistent reports of ICE using drones, including this highly suspected ICE drone photographed being launched from a suburban park. It’s a HoverFly Spectre, a “tethered” surveillance drone flown over unspooling fiber-optic cables. I’d be curious if anyone knows a civilian use case
February 4, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Persistent reports of ICE using drones, including this highly suspected ICE drone photographed being launched from a suburban park. It’s a HoverFly Spectre, a “tethered” surveillance drone flown over unspooling fiber-optic cables. I’d be curious if anyone knows a civilian use case
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Dude the fact your “intro to AI” class is about prompt engineering and not how AI *actually* works is actually mind-boggling
They don’t want you to understand what the product is, since that might radicalize you against it
The just want you to consume product, like a massive advertisment
They don’t want you to understand what the product is, since that might radicalize you against it
The just want you to consume product, like a massive advertisment
February 4, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Dude the fact your “intro to AI” class is about prompt engineering and not how AI *actually* works is actually mind-boggling
They don’t want you to understand what the product is, since that might radicalize you against it
The just want you to consume product, like a massive advertisment
They don’t want you to understand what the product is, since that might radicalize you against it
The just want you to consume product, like a massive advertisment
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"ICE guys are pretty miserable. I don’t think morale is particularly high for them. They’re freezing, they’re getting shouted at. They can’t go anywhere without being tailed by 5 cars. They get out and immediately there's a crowd of 100 people shouting at them, blowing whistles as loud as they can."
Inside the resistance with Will Stancil
"It's something I could do to keep them from stealing my neighbors."
www.publicnotice.co
February 4, 2026 at 2:51 PM
"ICE guys are pretty miserable. I don’t think morale is particularly high for them. They’re freezing, they’re getting shouted at. They can’t go anywhere without being tailed by 5 cars. They get out and immediately there's a crowd of 100 people shouting at them, blowing whistles as loud as they can."
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And of course this same exact logic applies to filing articles of impeachment against Trump and forcing votes.
You don’t do this bc you believe it will definitely succeed. You do this because if you don’t try ppl won’t trust that you care. You do this because it forces Rs to vote against you—and you hang that vote around their necks in the next election.
Build the pressure.
Thank you @sanders.senate.gov
Build the pressure.
Thank you @sanders.senate.gov
👀 Every Senate Democrat + Collins and Murkowski just voted for the Bernie Sanders amendment to repeal the $75 billion in additional ICE funding under Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” The measure failed 49-51.
January 31, 2026 at 5:30 AM
And of course this same exact logic applies to filing articles of impeachment against Trump and forcing votes.
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This is what one afternoon drop looks like for one (1) Minneapolis mutual aid distributor (read: random mom who wants to help families at her kids’ schools)
February 4, 2026 at 5:16 PM
This is what one afternoon drop looks like for one (1) Minneapolis mutual aid distributor (read: random mom who wants to help families at her kids’ schools)
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Yes. Privacy. Leave us alone. Our state was doing fine without this incredibly cruel, disproportionate overreach and just because my government is in many ways capitulating, does not mean that we the people are capitulating.
Voter rolls are PRIVATE. And ICE is not law enforcement.
Voter rolls are PRIVATE. And ICE is not law enforcement.
February 4, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Yes. Privacy. Leave us alone. Our state was doing fine without this incredibly cruel, disproportionate overreach and just because my government is in many ways capitulating, does not mean that we the people are capitulating.
Voter rolls are PRIVATE. And ICE is not law enforcement.
Voter rolls are PRIVATE. And ICE is not law enforcement.
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In Minneapolis, people are literally singing resistance before marching to the hotels where ICE agents are staying—inviting them to defect and join us in solidarity. It’s an action rooted in compassion, courage, and collective humanity. Transforming fear into shared power.
February 4, 2026 at 3:23 AM
In Minneapolis, people are literally singing resistance before marching to the hotels where ICE agents are staying—inviting them to defect and join us in solidarity. It’s an action rooted in compassion, courage, and collective humanity. Transforming fear into shared power.
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European governments are moving away from U.S. tech giants, opting for domestic or open-source alternatives.
France dumps Zoom and Teams as Europe seeks digital autonomy from the US
European governments are moving away from U.S. tech giants, opting for domestic or open-source alternatives.
bit.ly
February 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
European governments are moving away from U.S. tech giants, opting for domestic or open-source alternatives.
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This month, and every month, we honor Black history and culture. We celebrate the incredible contributions of Black communities in Portland, and beyond.
We’re committed to honoring past legacy and focused on shaping a better future, because history is not only behind us, but lies ahead.
We’re committed to honoring past legacy and focused on shaping a better future, because history is not only behind us, but lies ahead.
February 1, 2026 at 5:12 PM
This month, and every month, we honor Black history and culture. We celebrate the incredible contributions of Black communities in Portland, and beyond.
We’re committed to honoring past legacy and focused on shaping a better future, because history is not only behind us, but lies ahead.
We’re committed to honoring past legacy and focused on shaping a better future, because history is not only behind us, but lies ahead.
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This story should be amplified everywhere.
Anyone with a heart will be moved by it, so share it across platforms & tell friends.
We must speak out & fight like h'll to protect our neighbors from the ICE thugs that have infected our communities.
www.instagram.com/reel/DUUBgsZ...
Anyone with a heart will be moved by it, so share it across platforms & tell friends.
We must speak out & fight like h'll to protect our neighbors from the ICE thugs that have infected our communities.
www.instagram.com/reel/DUUBgsZ...
February 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
This story should be amplified everywhere.
Anyone with a heart will be moved by it, so share it across platforms & tell friends.
We must speak out & fight like h'll to protect our neighbors from the ICE thugs that have infected our communities.
www.instagram.com/reel/DUUBgsZ...
Anyone with a heart will be moved by it, so share it across platforms & tell friends.
We must speak out & fight like h'll to protect our neighbors from the ICE thugs that have infected our communities.
www.instagram.com/reel/DUUBgsZ...
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Are you a white ally?
Longtime DC organizer Arianna Afeni Evans shares some ways you can show your solidarity.
bit.ly/afeniandawkword
Longtime DC organizer Arianna Afeni Evans shares some ways you can show your solidarity.
bit.ly/afeniandawkword
February 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Are you a white ally?
Longtime DC organizer Arianna Afeni Evans shares some ways you can show your solidarity.
bit.ly/afeniandawkword
Longtime DC organizer Arianna Afeni Evans shares some ways you can show your solidarity.
bit.ly/afeniandawkword
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We need love & hope this Valentine's Day, so it's a perfect time to donate to @FieldTeam6.org & help get more Democrats registered.
With more Dems in voting booths, we'll improve our country & create more love & hope.
Spread the love. Register Dems. ❤️✨
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/9RO8R1b8
With more Dems in voting booths, we'll improve our country & create more love & hope.
Spread the love. Register Dems. ❤️✨
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/9RO8R1b8
Donate with love here!
social.fieldteam6.org
February 4, 2026 at 6:28 PM
We need love & hope this Valentine's Day, so it's a perfect time to donate to @FieldTeam6.org & help get more Democrats registered.
With more Dems in voting booths, we'll improve our country & create more love & hope.
Spread the love. Register Dems. ❤️✨
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/9RO8R1b8
With more Dems in voting booths, we'll improve our country & create more love & hope.
Spread the love. Register Dems. ❤️✨
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/9RO8R1b8
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💙🗳️ Show your love for Democracy this Valentine's Day and be our special @FieldTeam6.org Valentine! ❤️
Help us #RegisterDemocrats who will elect more Dems who will fight for ALL the freedoms we hold dear! With love.
Spread the love. Register Dems, ❤️✨🗳️
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/w74b1YzE
Help us #RegisterDemocrats who will elect more Dems who will fight for ALL the freedoms we hold dear! With love.
Spread the love. Register Dems, ❤️✨🗳️
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/w74b1YzE
Donate with love here!
social.fieldteam6.org
February 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
💙🗳️ Show your love for Democracy this Valentine's Day and be our special @FieldTeam6.org Valentine! ❤️
Help us #RegisterDemocrats who will elect more Dems who will fight for ALL the freedoms we hold dear! With love.
Spread the love. Register Dems, ❤️✨🗳️
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/w74b1YzE
Help us #RegisterDemocrats who will elect more Dems who will fight for ALL the freedoms we hold dear! With love.
Spread the love. Register Dems, ❤️✨🗳️
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/w74b1YzE
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Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Heads are going to explode 💥
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
Cato Institute just nuked the lie. Immigrants have cut U.S. deficits by $14.5 TRILLION since 1994, slashing the national debt by a third.
All that “immigrants are bleeding us dry” noise? Absolute bullshit.
1/3
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Philidelphia DA Larry Krasner warns ICE: If an agent commits crimes in Philly, I will charge you. You will be arrested. You will stand trial, and you will be convicted in state or federal court and you will do your time. Donald Trump can't pardon you for a state court conviction.
February 4, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Philidelphia DA Larry Krasner warns ICE: If an agent commits crimes in Philly, I will charge you. You will be arrested. You will stand trial, and you will be convicted in state or federal court and you will do your time. Donald Trump can't pardon you for a state court conviction.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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Look, if they do this, it's bad.
But also, the math doesn't entire math for me. Cook County alone has ~3,000 voting precincts, and some must have multiple polling stations.
There are ~4,000 armed ICE agents in US. More CBP (who are lumped in w this, prob). But even if we get to 20,000 armed ppl?
But also, the math doesn't entire math for me. Cook County alone has ~3,000 voting precincts, and some must have multiple polling stations.
There are ~4,000 armed ICE agents in US. More CBP (who are lumped in w this, prob). But even if we get to 20,000 armed ppl?
🚨BREAKING: Steve Bannon said Tuesday that the federal government is planning to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to patrol polling stations during this year’s midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Look, if they do this, it's bad.
But also, the math doesn't entire math for me. Cook County alone has ~3,000 voting precincts, and some must have multiple polling stations.
There are ~4,000 armed ICE agents in US. More CBP (who are lumped in w this, prob). But even if we get to 20,000 armed ppl?
But also, the math doesn't entire math for me. Cook County alone has ~3,000 voting precincts, and some must have multiple polling stations.
There are ~4,000 armed ICE agents in US. More CBP (who are lumped in w this, prob). But even if we get to 20,000 armed ppl?