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Lile

@lilelile.bsky.social

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Mom, musician, producer, ORT for Sanders progressive policies, Twain/Sci-Fy/Gardening/DS. Owned by children, two cats and a dog. Husband doesn’t mind 😁American born in Dalmatia on the Adriatic sea coast in SFRJ.

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Lile @lilelile.bsky.social · 20d

This is the way 👇🏽

The Corporate Power Reset That Makes Citizens United Irrelevant

By using their authority to define what corporations are—and what powers they hold—states can end the era of corporate and dark money in U.S. politics.

www.americanprogress.org

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Lile @lilelile.bsky.social · 11h

All you need to do is go to the Embassy and swear in front of them so that they can give you both documents. That’s why i gave you the link.

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Melissa Ryan @melissaryan.bsky.social · 17h

This one will hit the red states especially hard. Blue state systems will for the most part work to ensure kids with special needs have access to public education. The red states will leave families to sort it for themselves.

Sara Partridge, Ph.D. @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 17h

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

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Master Elrond [he/him] @inuyasha1953.bsky.social · 1d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Sacramento” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

NO KINGS Sacramento · Mobilize

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

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RAOK @evolvingempathy.bsky.social · 20h

www.rawstory.com/chicago-ice-...

Federal officers warned they may face jail time after new arrests

A WGN video producer was handcuffed and taken into custody by federal agents on Friday morning while documenting the arrest of a Latino man, and one legal analyst warned the move defied a court order....

www.rawstory.com

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 15h

This is what it looks like when your community stands up.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 14h

The great actress Diane Keaton has left us at the age of 79. Too soon to say good-bye to the woman who made us smile at the quirky Annie Hall, and who broke our hearts in Reds. Your charm and talent will be sorely missed.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 14h

Hey, you idiotic propagandists at the New York Post:

God Bless America isn't the national anthem. It's a SHOW TUNE written by Irving Berlin.

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 13h

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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Lile @lilelile.bsky.social · 12h

None of that would be such a big problem if we’ve had at least one party willing to correct the trajectory and fight for us. We don’t.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

SEN. @gallego.senate.gov on the terrible Milei rock concert: “Millions of Americans are about to lose their health care and have their insurance premiums double, but Trump & Republicans are giving this idiot $20 BILLION. Good job. Way to make America First, guys.”

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Lile @lilelile.bsky.social · 16h

It does look like a lot but not much different than here, considering.

Sklapanje braka u Bosni i Hercegovini

ba.usembassy.gov

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 17h

Right now, with the stroke of a pen, reproductive rights could be taken away in Virginia — if we elect Winsome Earle-Sears as Governor.

It’s unacceptable. Reproductive healthcare decisions should stay between a woman, her family, and her doctor. Full stop.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

The government has executed more people in 2025 than any year in over a decade — and there are five more executions scheduled over the next week.

Just a handful of states are responsible for these executions, and they’re increasingly out of step with public opinion.

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Lile @lilelile.bsky.social · 17h

I can’t like this more 👍🏽

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 19h

The prosecution of Tish James is the product of a broken system that allows lawless billionaires to rule alongside corrupt politicians.

It’s as much a story of New York City as Washington, D.C.

But it's here in New York where a new era of politics will be born.

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🦋 Carmen G., PhD (🪖"Prima" to One)🌻 @tcrg2012.bsky.social · 1d

#ONEV1
#Pinks 🌸
#Voices4Victory

HE'S RE-RIGGING IT FOR HIMSELF!

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Lile @lilelile.bsky.social · 17h

Tariffs are still kosher?

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 23h

A rare admission from the administration that policy choices have knock-off effects.

In this case: immigration crackdowns raise your grocery bill.

@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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Lile @lilelile.bsky.social · 17h

Ye, just look at the scope of private contractors with almost no limitations or oversight that have replaced governing. And Roberts court is going to give them complete immunity in November. All in their federal contracts going back decades.

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✙ 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 - 🇺🇸 𝒜𝒩𝒯𝐼𝐹𝒜 ETERNAL @unauthorizedbeast.bsky.social · 21h

I've seen the same thing. Don't engage. Report & block.

Send them all back to Xitter.

nancyspantsbelt.bsky.social @nancyspantsbelt.bsky.social · 21h

🚩🚩🚩Doom trolling alert!🚩🚩🚩 Last week noticed influx of nay sayers \ doom trolling \ accounts goading for or chastising lack of violence. Have new accounts \ low follower #. This is an op so do not fall for it \ engage these accounts. Do not give them what they want to come after you!🔥 More traps!👹

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 18h

The nation’s largest private prison company is asking the Supreme Court to give federal contractors blanket immunity from lawsuits — including human trafficking claims.

If they win, private contractors could operate with even less accountability than they do now.

The Human Trafficking Case That Could Hand Government Contractors Blanket Immunity

In a little-noticed Supreme Court case, the country’s largest private prison operator argues companies should be shielded from lawsuits when doing the government’s dirty work.

www.levernews.com

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 23h

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Lile @lilelile.bsky.social · 18h

Smart woman knows how to handle a child.

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MS Kohut @mskohut.bsky.social · 23h

It’s absolutely devastating. People are simply disappearing all over the place.

We have fallen to authoritarianism.

open.substack.com/pub/mdavis19...

Reddit Thread Details Horrific ICE Encounters

These stories are happening all over the country. We CAN'T look away and we must share them.

open.substack.com

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 22h

The president has made no secret of his enemies list.

But we will not be intimidated.

We will not be deterred.

We will do our jobs and continue fighting back against these attempts at retribution.

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