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Maggie

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MLS; animal foster & rescue; books; poetry; nature; writer; gardener; elder millennial
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Worcester MA

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Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye)

@etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social

My family and I are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and love we’ve received throughout this process. It was important that I publicly challenged systems of power that sustain each-other and hold police behavior to a different standard. Prosecuting mothers for protecting mothers isn’t justice.

Nine months ago, federal agents kidnapped a member of our community, a mother and my constituent. They separated a family and inflicted irreparable harm. My heart breaks at the brutality being unleashed on our neighbors and many others held captive in detention camps. On May 8, we did what ordinary people are doing across the country: we stood between masked armed federal agents and a mother. The murders of Keith Porter Jr, Renee Good, and Alex Pretti, the killings and kidnappings of Black and brown immigrant neighbors, remind us who the real aggressors are.

Worcester’s leaders chose to vilify us, a community that responded with love. They remained silent and demanded no accountability when our police department violently arrested a traumatized 17-year-old. They enabled the Police Union’s bullying and blamed the community for the Worcester Police Department’s lack of preparation to de-escalate a situation that posed danger to unarmed civilians. To date, there has been no public response on how the Worcester Police Department could have responded differently.

At every juncture, the justice system tried to shame me into admitting something I did not do. The Clerk Magistrate argued that my behavior as an elected official should be held to a higher standard, while overlooking the conduct of the Worcester Police. My standard is protecting my constituents and Worcester Police should be held to the same constitutional standard as everyone. The special prosecutor asked that I repent by issuing a direct apology, in exchange for dropping the charges with probation. I chose the truth.

I have dedicated my life to building community and defending people’s rights. …

February 11, 2026 at 10:02 PM

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Dan Sheehan

@dansheehan.bsky.social

Calling peoples' employers in a rage because their tributes to Robert Redford weren't horny enough

September 17, 2025 at 12:20 AM

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Lostcatdog

@lostcatdog.bsky.social

Washington Post: “Is fascism bad? The answer may surprise you”

Teen Vogue: “Here are three fun tips you can use this summer to disable an armored personnel carrier”

August 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM

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Bill Shaner

@billshaner.bsky.social

Aaaand the award for 'Saying Worcester Shit To Worcester Cops' goes to

May 18, 2025 at 1:57 AM

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Luke O'Neil

@lukeoneil47.bsky.social

A 16 year old girl has just seen her mother, for all she knows, being kidnapped to parts unknown forever by the secret police with zero hope of recourse and is causing a scene. My job in this situation is to pile on top of the little troublemaker with 5 other men. To protect the peace of course.

May 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM

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Democracy Now!

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BREAKING: Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier released from prison after nearly 50 years

February 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM

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Josh is Queer For Cities

@joshuacroke.bsky.social

Who’s ready to shed rainbows at City Hall on Tuesday? RVSP here to join us as we demand better from elected officials right after we officially do some hype dancing beforehand because ✨queer joy is power.✨

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