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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · Sep 13

Protestors ask Huntsville City Council not to cooperate with ICE agents going forward

The sounds and signs from protestors outside Huntsville City Hall on Thursday came with one objective.

www.waff.com

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · Sep 12

A temporary victory, but a victory nonetheless!

AI garbage truck cameras pulled from Huntsville’s proposed budget

Cameras would have been used to help detect code violations, public works issues.

www.al.com

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · Aug 31

Contact Mayor Battle and your city councilor and tell them you oppose AI surveillance.

City Detect CEO discusses technology amid concerns from residents

Huntsville City Council postpones AI camera decision for garbage trucks amid privacy and budget concerns, aiming for review in September 2025 meeting.

www.rocketcitynow.com

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Public Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social · Aug 28

Starbucks CEO pay: $96 MILLION
Starbucks worker pay: $15,000

Coca-Cola CEO pay: $28 MILLION
Coca-Cola worker pay: $14,000

CEOs used to make like 20x the average worker.
In 2024, the average CEO earned 632x more.

The system is rigged.

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · Aug 20

Madison neighbors, check out your city council candidates!

What are the biggest issues facing Madison? Here’s what City Council candidates had to say

Three Madison city councilmembers run for re-election, while four districts will elect a new candidate

www.al.com

Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · Aug 20

Boycotts work!

Target CEO steps down as company faces weak sales and customer boycott

Brian Cornell to be replaced next year as retailer naviagtes boycott over its scaling back of DEI initiatives

www.theguardian.com

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · Aug 17

Consider signing the petition to demand the release of community advocate Gio Hernandez, who was taken into custody by ICE and is being held in Louisiana. linktr.ee/FREEGIO

FREEGIO | Linktree

Demand the Release of Giovanna Hernandez! #UnidosconGio

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At The Root Collective @at-the-root.bsky.social · Aug 13

On July 16, John Wahl sent a letter to AL public library directors advising them to “take immediate steps..to ensure that no federal grant funds are used to promote gender ideology.”

The patrons of HMCPL call on the board and admin NOT TO COMPLY.

actionnetwork.org/petitions/hm...

HMCPL Do Not Comply with Anti-Trans Mandate

On July 16th, John Wahl, chair of the Alabama Public Library Service Board, and the Alabama Republican Party, sent a letter to library directors across the state advising them to “take immediate steps...

actionnetwork.org

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · Aug 7

North Alabama Area Labor Council encourages Huntsville auto workers to unionize

Local labor groups urged Huntsville auto workers to vote "union yes" in a pivotal election, emphasizing the power of collective bargaining.

www.alreporter.com

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · Jun 26

Celebrate reading with a book drive featuring book reviews at Butler Green on Saturday!

Marjorie Taylor Queens. Drag Queen Mafia ft. Majesty Divine.

Celebrate reading with a book drive benefiting the Diversity Library at Shenanigans Comedy Theater, while Drag Queen Mafia presents book reviews on the green.

Books may be dropped off at select Madison Co. businesses, or during the event itself. See where the drop-off points are using the QR code!

https://altr.ac/queens

Saturday June 28th 4pm - 7pm Campus 805 Butler Green

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · Jun 20

Happy Juneteenth!

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · Jun 15

Ugh, keep the FBI away from Huntsville.

Alabama lawmakers applaud reported proposal to move FBI National Academy to Huntsville

Alabama's lawmakers praise reports of the FBI planning to move a traning academy to Huntsville from Quantico, Virginia.

aldailynews.com

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · Jun 3

This is how it's done.

Ted Cruz called the FBI on me @weareronin.bsky.social · Jun 2

San Diego neighborhood makes ICE agents retreat

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · Jun 1

Happy Pride!

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · May 28

As Pride Month approaches, I'd like to ask HSV folks to boycott any Pride events organized by Rocket City Pride.

RCP does not take trans rights or even trans people seriously.

Follow @rainbowtrouble.bsky.social for info about Pride events that are safe and affirming for the whole LGBTQ+ community!

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · May 27

MTG is coming to Huntsville.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Green coming to Huntsville for event

The Moms for Liberty Madison County chapter has invited Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene for its annual fundraiser dinner next month.

www.waaytv.com

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Indivisible - 5th District North Alabama @indivisible5al.bsky.social · May 21

Community Day Commemorating George Floyd! #UnitedWeStand

Register here today! 👇🏽
united-woc.org/2025-May25?i...

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · May 21

"So, the prisons are not cheaper. They do not deter crime better. They do not deter violence within them better. They do not serve to rehabilitate prisoners very well."

Opinion | Alabama's prisons are awful, expensive, ineffective and counterproductive

Alabama operates one of the worst prison systems in the world — for no apparent reason, other than we just like cruelty.

www.alreporter.com

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Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams @advocate.nyc.gov · May 19

Today we honor El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, Malcolm X.

100 years ago, he was born into difficult circumstances. Out of these, he transformed himself into a transformative leader, offering a vision of pride, strength, and unflinching bravery.

#MalcolmX100

Malcolm X

This May, join the National Museum of African American History in celebration of his birthday centenary with a series of programs inspired by his voice and humanity.

nmaahc.si.edu

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · May 17

Free Jaime Morales!

Father of U.S. Marine from Huntsville being held in ICE detention center

Jaime Morales was arrested when police discovered he was driving without a license in Newnan, GA, following a car wreck. Police then learned he was undocumented, and he was placed on an ICE hold.

www.waff.com

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · May 17

Tell the Huntsville City Council not to evict our unhoused neighbors from the current Derrick Street camp.

Stop Unhoused Evictions

Huntsville city council has set plans in motion to evict some of our most vulnerable members of our community, our unhoused neighbors. This plan comes as part of an initiative to create a sanctioned e...

actionnetwork.org

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · May 13

Congratulations to the workers at the Starbucks at the corner of University and Memorial Drive, who voted to join a union today!

Baristas at Huntsville Starbucks vote to join a union, becoming third in the state to do so

Employees at one local Starbucks voted on Monday for their shop to be unionized moving forward.

www.waff.com

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Steven Lucy @slucy.bsky.social · May 12

There is one pedestrianized street in Chicago and it is wildly popular.

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The Archivist @thearchivist476.bsky.social · May 13

Have you ever asked yourself "How did Alabama get to be so... Alabama?"

Come join us on the Alabama Progress discord where yours truly will be hosting a stream to review Alabama’s six Constitutions to see how each doc has forged AL's current political landscape. DM me for an invite! #ALpolitics

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Huntsville Assembly @hsvpc.bsky.social · May 12

Good luck to the workers at the Starbucks at the corner of Memorial and University, who are voting on a union today. Send good vibes their way!

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