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The toolbox: https://bsky.app/profile/diya25.bsky.social/post/3lj3ibzcnak2w The citizen’s classroom: https://bsky.app/profile/diya25.bsky.social/post/3lmbz66vc7s2f #heartsandhabits #FD2D Bearing witness hurts, a lot.

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diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · Jun 3

🧵So, I started this whole Qwilly effort because I believe the power truly rests with the people. I wrote letters to Congress, then the Supreme Court, even to the White House. Those letters are all here.
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Toolbox for Defending Democracy

Toolbox for Defending Democracy These are letters written by an out of work electrician. I am an Everyday Jane. Life has had some difficult lessons. My story is your story. Different circumstances, s...

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diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 3h

No way out but through, y’all.

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Be Like a Bison- Walk Through Your Storms

One of the things I love most about observing wildlife is the wisdom I learn from their behaviours. Each animal offers something of value…

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diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 4h

P.S.
My days of being a credulous citizen are behind me, I hope.

diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 4h

Sandy Levinson makes a good argument for ditching impeachment and adopting a no confidence vote process. Hell to the yeah!!!

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Sanford Levinson feels the impeachment clause and presidentialism are deeply flawed

In his speech “Why the impeachment clause is broken” at the University of Connecticut on Tuesday night, Sanford Levinson from the University of Texas Law School touched on issues he has with t…

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diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 5h

Absolutely. There will be governmental structures to repair and rebuild once the air clears of Trump’s taint. I’m really buying into the need for a 21st century continental Congress to update the US Constitution. The arguments against it are failing the moment.

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diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 5h

Am I getting this right? Leticia James potentially got the benefit of a little over 1/3 of a Hooman bribery bag? And that potential benefit was spread out over 30 years? Assuming a 30 year mortgage. SMH

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Ex-Trump lawyer says Bondi is ‘more reprehensible’ than Nixon's AG

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diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 5h

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Steady cadence of formal
protest/persuasive actions.

@steadystatevets.bsky.social Thank you!

Nice find, @unauthorizedbeast.bsky.social!

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diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 7h

Sure, Damien.

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 7h

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 10h

Managing health issues every six months seems like they are tracking progression of disease.

diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 10h

Statesmanship left the building January 20th, 2025zl.

diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 10h

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Trading Places: Sell!

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diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 13h

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diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 13h

Ecocidal maniacs are a thing. 😕

Just Security @justsecurity.org · 13h

From Saddam Hussein’s draining of southern Iraq’s marshes to Russia’s attacks on a Ukrainian dam and nuclear power plant, calls are increasing to recognize mass environmental harms as international crimes.

@leilasadat1.bsky.social outlines a role for the proposed #CrimesAgainstHumanity treaty:

Case for Environmental Harm as a 12th Crime Against Humanity

Addressing the global environmental crisis requires urgent action. This treaty offers an opportunity to confront it directly and decisively.

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diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 13h

HT to @misb.bsky.social

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diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 16h

Should nationalist be the description we use? They are blatant nationalists? And some Americans are bi-national?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

BARTIROMO: Trump says Pritzker and Brandon Johnson should be in jail. Your reaction?

TRICIA McLAUGHLIN: They are aiding and abetting criminals ... Pritzker is lying about racial profiling going on

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diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 16h

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This is a couple of minutes of fun!

Alice Smith - Woodstock

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diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 18h

Poetic justice that a brown woman wins the prize. So sad for the coveter-in-chief POTUS poser.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 19h

Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize

Leader of country’s opposition receives award after scrutiny surrounding committee and comments by Donald Trump * Nobel peace prize – latest Venezuelan opposition politician María Corina Machado has won the Nobel peace prize. The committee commended Machado as a “brave and committed champion of peace” who “keeps the flame of democracy burning during a growing darkness”. Continue reading...

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 18h

And the Nobel Peace Prize goes to: Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado won. NOT Donald Trump—who should clearly never win it.

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diyA25 with Qwilly @diya25.bsky.social · 1d

Mom passed from Lewey Bodies dementia. Totally different trajectory than Alzheimer’s. And the details won’t fade while I’m seeing Trump deteriorating.