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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 7h

CA this is your chance to save our democracy - we are begging you all to volunteer and vote ‼️

Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 🟦🟧Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 8h

Nothing is more important than Prop 50 rn.
NOTHING!

If it doesn't pass, democracy is over so volunteer & donate if you're serious about keeping democracy.

We need Spanish language volunteers most especially, but we need English speaking volunteers, too.
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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 16h

#TrumpKillsChildren

NPR @npr.org · 1d

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down. n.pr/3KIfcSn

This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 22h

This is domestic terrorism in our streets, at our schools. No proper procedure, no lawful warrant. This is inhumane, and we would've never allowed it before. #Immigrants #OnYourSide #IceThugs

mmysild on Instagram: "This hørrør. Trump prefers using your tax dollars on this, rather than giving you healthcare.He think it’s okey for you to die, so …"

This hørrør. Trump prefers using your tax dollars on this, rather than giving you healthcare.He think it’s okey for you to die, so he can do this. Nø Kings day 10/18.RP: @quadzillahikes #chicago #la #dc #newyork #ny #parenting #washingtondc #school #losangeles #illinois #kids #people #life #love #food #happy #dogsofinstagram #dog #style #fashion #smile #instagood #girl #dad #music #family #mom #photo #art #photography

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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 2d

This is a priest that they attacked for no reason. No one is safe. #IceGoons, #Immigration

John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 2d

Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.

For the crime of … complaining about government policy.

Core 1A speech.

With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 2d

Here’s video of the incident

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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 2d

We know that, the abuse of rights is happening everywhere. However, it's worth making sure people know their rights, it could give them a chance.

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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 3d

These are important to share. We can't just exist online, we have to get out there and help. Print them out and distribute to local businesses. If it helps even one person it's worth it. #Immigration #OnYourSide #DeTuLado

Can These Signs Actually Stop ICE From Kidnapping Workers?

<p>Posting signs stating "No ICE Access in This Business" can provide customers and employees with awareness of their rights, but it is not a foolproof way to prevent ICE from kidnapping people.</p> <...

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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 5d

What about Mississippi?

Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 5d

100% yes to this. Honestly I think we need to stop focusing on Trump and focus on the real dangers that control him and feed him and his giant ego.

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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 7d

Which never had the app on it.

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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 7d

Please note that android never had it available because they were concerned about the security of the app. They did not make a version for android.

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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 7d

Armed federal agents in military fatigues busted down doors overnight, pulling men, women & children from apartments, some of them naked, residents and witnesses said. U.S. citizens were among those detained for hours. #Immigration #OnYourSide #ThisIsAmerica

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Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'

The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.

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NPR @npr.org · 8d

Mississippi recently declared a public health emergency because its infant mortality rate has surged. And with Medicaid cuts coming, experts fear the crisis may worsen in other states.

What Mississippi's infant mortality crisis says about the risks of Medicaid cuts

Mississippi recently declared a public health emergency because its infant mortality rate has surged. And with Medicaid cuts coming, experts fear the crisis may worsen in other states.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 8d

Good morning.

The government is shut down because Trump wants to act like a king and steal from you.

Democrats have no obligation to support a budget that funds the destruction of our democracy - and DOUBLES health premiums to fund a tax cut for billionaires.

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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 9d

This is what we ALL need to do. We are not all Chicago, but even in small ways we need to organize and be aware of what's happening around us. Protest, feed, organize, document, provide, protect ‼️
#supportimmigrants #Immigrants #OnYourSide#AtuLado

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Senseidai2547 @senseidai.bsky.social · 12d

This is what #Christofascists want: women to be second class citizens whose job is to push out babies and care for them, while submitting to their husbands.

#VoteBlue2026 to stop this madness!

#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #RepublicansAreDestroyingAmerica

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Christian nationalist pastor says 'women are the kind of people that people come out of'

YouTube video by CNN

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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 17d

Sadly it didn't stop her from torturing innocent immigrants

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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 17d

Not entirely, the Sinclair broadcasting group is going to refuse to show it on their local stations, and they are the largest provider.

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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 17d

This is typically one of the slowest times of the year for WDW. I haven't had any clients cancel yet (I'm a travel agent) but I have seen people posting that they have changed their plans for next year etc.

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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 17d

Another racist fascist move by this admin. The children of our farm workers, those that keep our country fed are losing access to education so they can keep them poor and struggling. It's all part of the plan. #immigrants #onyourside

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Colleges pull back as Trump cuts programs that help migrant students

Since 1972, the CAMP program has helped tens of thousands of migrant students succeed in college. The Trump administration has cut off funding for it, forcing some colleges to reduce or eliminate serv...

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KSlatteryResist @kslatteryresist.bsky.social · 18d

This Sunday morning, a priest is among many standing in solidarity with immigrants, modeling the teachings of Christ: “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” #SundayThoughts #Voices4Victory #ProudBlue

Meidas Charise Lee 💙🌊🌴🥥🫘 @chariselee.bsky.social · 18d

Outside 26 Federal Plaza, dozens of people were arrested as they stood in solidarity with migrants‼️ Community members, organizers, and neighbors blocked entrances and raised their voices against detention conditions.‼️ They handcuffed a priest at a peaceful protest‼️😳

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 21d

However you define political violence, the right is responsible for much more of it.

The Anti-Defamation League (hardly a left-wing org!) found that all “domestic extremist-related killings” in 2022 were done by right-wing extremists, the vast majority (84%) white supremacists. trib.al/ycZNDE1

It’s Time to Broaden Our Definition of Political Violence

In conversations about Charlie Kirk’s murder, pundits and politicians are using the term in troublingly narrow ways.

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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 23d

Absolute 100% BS. They knew these men were innocent and sent them to be tortured on our dime? How do we stand for that, how does the international community not intervene? #Immigration #onyourside

ProPublica @propublica.org · 23d

The Trump administration knew that the vast majority of the 230+ Venezuelan immigrants it sent to El Salvador in mid-March had not been convicted of crimes in the U.S. before it labeled them as terrorists and deported them, according to Homeland Security data.

(Published May)

Trump Administration Knew Vast Majority of Venezuelans Sent to Salvadoran Prison Had Not Been Convicted of U.S. Crimes

Homeland Security records reveal that officials knew that more than half of the 238 deportees were labeled as having no criminal record in the U.S. and had only violated immigration laws.

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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 🟦🟧Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 23d

The Mexican people & culture have become an integral part of America.

They have enhanced our lives. Their warmth, kindness & beauty enriches American culture.

Thank you to Mexico for all you do for us & thank you to Mexican Americans for being here & all you've brought to our country!

a poster for feliz dia de la independencia features a large building

ALT: a poster for feliz dia de la independencia features a large building

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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 🟦🟧Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 24d

We must stop all hate. We must fight for love. There are amazing, generous & kind people from every country, religion, ethnicity, race, identity & culture.

Drop a 💙 if you speak out against all intolerance & bigotry.

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Laurianne Manchester - Silence is Complicity 🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈 @mexigrl1964.bsky.social · 24d

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