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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · 9h

Celebrate books
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Pen, Paper, and the Power of the Page: Defending Our Right to Read 📖✒️🔥

This week, I’m reading banned books and standing up for the freedom to read.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · 3d

📚 Available Now: My Interview with AllAuthor!
I’m honored to be featured on AllAuthor, where I share how my journey in community organizing, digital engagement, and storytelling shapes everything I write.
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Author Kacey Carpenter Interview - AllAuthor

Know more about Kacey Carpenter. Read author Kacey Carpenter latest interview with AllAuthor

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · 7d

Dispatches from Portland

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Dispatches from Portland

From war-torn sidewalks to riverside sundaes, Portland proves weird humor, community, and a good dessert are the fiercest weapons of all.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · 13d

Speaking Out for Peace in Portland 📢🕊️🌹
Special edition message in this dangerous moment.

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Speaking Out for Peace in Portland 📢🕊️🌹

Special edition message in this dangerous moment.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · 14d

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From Summer to Fall 🍁

Fall is sweater weather with cozy layers, warm mugs, crunchy trails, and Wilbur sniffing every leaf.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · 21d

A journey to peace
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A Journey To Peace 🕊️

Finding our role in building peace on International Day of Peace 2025

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Sep 7

Dahlia Days: Oregon’s Late-Summer Bloom 🌸🌺🌼
A visit to Swan Island Dahlias, where late-summer blooms, family memories, and endless color create the perfect outing.

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Dahlia Dreams: A Summer Stroll Through Oregon’s Blooming Gardens

A visit to Swan Island Dahlias, where late-summer blooms, family memories, and endless color create the perfect outing.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Aug 30

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Aug 30

Honoring Workers, Unions, and the Fight for Fairness

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Celebrate Labor Day ✊📚🌎

Honor the workers who fought for our rights, and discover how union strength shapes every weekend, every paycheck, and every moment we take for granted.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Aug 30

Honoring Workers, Unions, and the Fight for Fairness

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Celebrate Labor Day ✊📚🌎

Honor the workers who fought for our rights, and discover how union strength shapes every weekend, every paycheck, and every moment we take for granted.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Aug 23

“LO” the Internets first message

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From the Internet’s First Message to Today’s Fight for UCLA

UCLA makes optimists. I’m one and I’m ready to fight.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Aug 21

Rein in the Super PACs: rootsaction.org/tell-your-st...

Tell Your State to Put Limits on Political Action Committees to Eliminate Super PACs

The people of the state of Maine have voted overwhelmingly to limit the amount of money an individual can give to a Super PAC. Your state can too.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Aug 16

Why I Stand with Organizations for Good 💡📚🕊️🌍
Honoring nonprofits, confronting harmful policy, and choosing to act with purpose.

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Why I Stand with Organizations for Good 💡📚🕊️🌍

Honoring nonprofits, confronting harmful policy, and choosing to act with purpose.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Aug 13

Read a free sample of my book on AllAuthor. #mybook #readasample #freechapters #mustread #ebooks #allauthor Read a Sample --> allauthor.com/preview/96946

Do Not Die Today. Use Caution! The Desert Can Be Deadly. (A National Park Mystery-Thriller Book 1)

Shared via Kindle. Description: <p>Three childhood friends—Mitch, a cautious software engineer haunted by a past tragedy; Alex, a confident businessman seeking thrills; and Ben, a steady and resourcef...

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Aug 9

Pages, Paws, and Preventing Forest Fires 📚🐾🔥
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Pages, Paws, and Preventing Forest Fires 📚🐾🔥

From cozy cat cuddles to beachside s’mores, August is full of stories worth sharing. Come celebrate the little things that light us up.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Aug 2

A Chiweenie’s Journey from the Vet to Ice Cream 🐾🍨🍦

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A Chiweenie’s Journey from the Vet to Ice Cream 🐾🍨🍦

After a traumatic vet visit, our Chiweenie bounces back with a sunny summer plan, homemade Frozen Pup Cups, and a tail-wagging guide to Oregon’s ice cream scene.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Jul 30

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Do Not Die Today. Use Caution! The Desert Can Be Deadly.

Three childhood friends—Mitch, a cautious software engineer haunted by a past tragedy; Alex, a confident businessman seeking thrills; and Ben, a steady and resourceful former Scout—reunite for a campi...

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Jul 19

A Dog's Journey 🐾🌄❤️
As told by Wilbur our Chiweenie rescue dog

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A Dog's Journey 🐾🌄❤️

As told by Wilbur our Chiweenie rescue dog.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Jul 26

Promoted to Grandpa 🍼👶🏼❤️
The joys of becoming a grandfather and the evolving roles that shape a family’s journey

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Promoted to Grandpa 🍼👶🏼❤️

The joys of becoming a grandfather and the evolving roles that shape a family’s journey.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Jul 26

Promoted to Grandpa 🍼👶🏼❤️
The joys of becoming a grandfather and the evolving roles that shape a family’s journey

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Promoted to Grandpa 🍼👶🏼❤️

The joys of becoming a grandfather and the evolving roles that shape a family’s journey.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Jul 19

A Dog's Journey 🐾🌄❤️
As told by Wilbur our Chiweenie rescue dog

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A Dog's Journey 🐾🌄❤️

As told by Wilbur our Chiweenie rescue dog.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Jul 16

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Jul 12

A Safari to Remember From Towering Giraffes to Empathetic Elephants 🌿🐘🦒

Explore Africa with Margie as she discovers hidden sanctuaries, rare wildlife, and the wisdom of elephants.

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A Safari to Remember From Towering Giraffes to Empathetic Elephants 🌿🐘🦒

Explore Africa with Margie as she discovers hidden sanctuaries, rare wildlife, and the wisdom of elephants.

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Jul 8

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Do Not Die Today. Use Caution! The Desert Can Be Deadly.

Three childhood friends—Mitch, a cautious software engineer haunted by a past tragedy; Alex, a confident businessman seeking thrills; and Ben, a steady and resourceful former Scout—reunite for a campi...

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · Jul 4

We the People: Angry, Awake, Activated 🔥🗽✊
The Fourth isn’t just for fireworks. It’s a day to know our rights, defend our freedoms, and fight for “We the People.”

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We the People: Angry, Awake, Activated 🔥🗽✊

The Fourth isn’t just for fireworks. It’s a day to know our rights, defend our freedoms, and fight for “We the People.”

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