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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s the view folks had on I-95 South. Thanks to all of you who sent us so much positive energy today! (And to that one guy in the yellow roadster who gave us the single digit salute, we love you, too.)

View of the Vollmerhausen Road overpass with banners hanging on the fence, including Black Lives Matter, Support Federal Workers, and Rise Up.

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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · 1d

Another beautiful evening on the overpass, and we had delicious homemade cookies made by a furloughed federal employee who appreciates our message!
#Resist
#SupportFederalWorkers

Two women stand on the side of the roadway with banners hanging on the fence behind them

A closeup of two women protesting the administration, one with a sign reading “shut down the ballroom!”

A picture of a cookie donated to the resistance by a furloughed federal employee

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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · 1d

Hahahahahahahaha

See you on the 18th!

#NoKings
#ReleasetheEpsteinFiles

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

🤡🤡🤡 Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Emmer, a Republican from Minnesota, are blaming the #NoKings protest in DC this Saturday for prolonging the shutdown.

#50501Movement #Oct18 #FDT

BREAKING
NEWS
Speaker Mike Johnson
blames No Kings for the continued shut down.
Says it's a "hate America rally" for "the pro-Hamas wing" and
"the antifa people."
50501

Washington, D.C. - Today, House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed the peaceful No Kings Day of Action on October 18 for the ongoing government shutdown. After a few moments of laughter, the No Kings coalition issued the following statement:
"Speaker Johnson is running out of excuses for keeping the government shut down. Instead of reopening the government, preserving affordable healthcare, or lowering costs for working families, he's attacking millions of Americans who are peacefully coming together to say that America belongs to its people, not to kings.
"We'll see everyone on
October 18."
All No Kings events adhere to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety.
Organizers are trained in de-escalation and are working closely with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions

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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · 3d

Looking forward to seeing folks tonight at our October general meeting. We will be hearing from 2026 candidates, talking about the impacts of the GOP shutdown on our community, and making signs for the upcoming #NoKings rally on October 18.
7 pm at the Hawthorn Center
See you there! #Resist

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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · 13d

Great planning meeting for No Kings 2 yesterday with our partners from @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social, Thurgood Marshall Dems, Ellicott City & Western HoCo Dems, and Young Dems. We will see you all on October 18th! More details coming soon.
#Resist #HoCoMD #NoKings

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Moms Demand Action @momsdemand.bsky.social · 13d

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IndivisibleHoCoMD❌👑 @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social · 18d

Check this out—DC’s station (which reaches many of us in Maryland) is the top Sinclair property. How to pressure them through advertisers and more to reverse their stance against #freespeech ⭐️

Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 18d

Share this document on how to engage in the Nexstar and Sinclair protests.

docs.google.com/document/u/1...

PHASE 2 Sinclair & Nexstar - Free SPEECH

docs.google.com

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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · 22d

@weareamericamarch.bsky.social Congratulations on making it to DC! It was our pleasure to have you here in Howard County on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sorry about the weather!
@indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social

Group picture of marchers from the We are America March outside the Kittamaqundi Community building in Howard County, MD

Interior shot of the Kittamaqundi Carriage House with marchers and community members sharing a meal.

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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · 22d

Welcome to the resistance.
We have cookies! 🍪🍪🍪
Volmerhausen I-95 Overpass, Howard County, Maryland
9/18/25
@columbiademclub.bsky.social
@indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social

People gathered on the side of the road on a bridge overpass

A step stool with soda, cookies, and chips

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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · 24d

Thank you @elfreth.house.gov for your support of this life-saving legislation.
#ProtectLGBTQYouth

Orion Rummler @oriion.bsky.social · 24d

A new bipartisan bill seeks to reinstate the national suicide hotline services for LGBTQ+ youth that Trump cut.

This is an especially vulnerable group who are now without specialized 988 services at a time when they need it most.

Bipartisan bill seeks to reinstate national suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth

In July, Trump cut LGBTQ+ youth services for 988, the suicide crisis hotline. It has been a devastating blow, advocates say.

19thnews.org

Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · 24d

Happy Constitution Day.
#Resist

The text of the First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · 27d

We will be joining @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social and Kittamaqundi Community to welcome @weareamericamarch.bsky.social to Howard County on Tuesday, September 16. Reach out to us for details!

Indivisible MoCoWoMen ❌🤴 @indivmocowomen.bsky.social · 28d

HEY MEDIA @maddow.msnbc.com @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com @theguardian.com @nbcwashington.com @wtopnews.bsky.social @wamu.org.web.brid.gy @weareamericamarch.bsky.social left Philly with the Constitution to deliver it to Congress. They are walking through Baltimore today & NEED COVERAGE. See blog 🧵

We Are America March: A 160-Mile Journey for Democracy

14 Days | 160 Miles | September 6-19, 2025 | Philadelphia to Washington DCOur Mission in MotionThe We Are America March represents more than just a walk—it's a people's movement that began on Septembe...

www.weareamericamarch.com

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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · 28d

Oct 18 is being planned. Check back!

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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · 28d

Yes! Fridays 4-6 on Volmerhausen and Tuesdays and Fridays 4-6 on Gorman. Come on over and see us!

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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · Sep 11

The Columbia Democratic Club condemns all acts of political violence. There is no place in our democracy for such acts, regardless of political disagreements. The Kirk family, members of the Utah Valley University community, and all those impacted by this violence are in our thoughts at this time.

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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thanks to MD Dems Chair @steuartpittman.bsky.social for your time this week listening to and connecting with Howard Countians. The Talk Back Tour is a great start. We look forward to hearing what’s next!

Maryland Democratic Party Chair Steuart Pittman addresses questions from a podium.

A large diverse group people seated in rows faces speaker Steuart Pittman.

A word cloud shows a group of people’s reaction to the question “what words would you use to describe the current state of the country?” Answers include scary, racist, authoritarian, dangerous, broken, and genocidal.

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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · Sep 9

Looking forward to our September general meeting this Thursday. One of the things we will be doing is completing postcards to Congress in support of #TheMajorityProject. If you’re in HoCoMD, we would love to have you join us. email for details, [email protected].
#Resist

Image of a postcard with large text reading: the majority of Americans support” then showing four dial images illustrating:
86% universal background checks
74% Trans rights protections
70% safe and legal abortion
70% paths to citizenship
Text below reads: these are not extreme ideas. This is our common ground.

Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · Sep 1

On Labor Day we honor those who came before us in fighting for workers’ rights, and recommit to doing the same.
#Resist #StandwithLabor

Wood grained color image of people holding signs with the accomplishments of the Labor movement, including unemployment insurance, the weekend, health benefits, and workers compensation. Text below reads “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” - Frederick Douglas

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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · Sep 1

Glad to see some familiar faces at this protest against immigrant deportation flights.
Which side are you on?
#BoycottAvelo #Resist

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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our crew was out today on Vollmerhausen Road greeting the holiday weekend traffic. Labor Day, brought to you by the Democrats!
#Resist #VisibiltyBrigade #HoCoMD

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National Alliance on Mental Illness Howard County Md @namihowardcounty.bsky.social · Aug 29

Join us for Harvest of Hope: A Community Cookout on Sept. 14 from 12-3! We’re firing up the grill, playing games like cornhole and Connect Four, and building connection with every bite and laugh. Tickets are just $5 ($10 at the door) to help cover food costs: buff.ly/uiusuKr

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IndivisibleHoCoMD❌👑 @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social · Aug 24

Protest with us! 📧 Local immigrant rights groups, including our Immigration team, are protesting BWI Airport’s permission for Avelo Airlines to operate here. We believe they are making immigrant detention flights from BWI. Tell Governor Moore we want Avelo out of BWI! Send a letter via this link: 🍃

Governor Moore: Kick Deportation Airlines Out of BWI!

Demand the State of Maryland and BWI Airport end all collaboration with Avelo Airlines as long as they profit from Trump's illegal and immoral deportations. #AveloOutOfBWI SIGN THE PETITION!

actionnetwork.org

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Columbia Democratic Club @columbiademclub.bsky.social · Aug 21

It’s on our calendar!
#Resist
#WeAreAmerica
#HoCoMD

IndivisibleHoCoMD❌👑 @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social · Aug 21

📆 Save the date for a special Gorman Rd Overpass event, Wednesday, Sept 17! “We Are America,” a 160-mile march from PA to DC, will cross the overpass (probably late morning). We have time to plan a big welcome for marchers, pausing to wave with signs and flags at the traffic below. Stay tuned.🍃

We Are America March | Defending Democracy. Creating Community.

Join We Are America March: 160-mile walk Philly–DC Sept 6–19. Rallies & mutual aid show people protecting civil rights, rule of law & free elections. March from Philadelphia to Washington, DC.

www.weareamericamarch.com

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