Helen Duda
@persisterer.bsky.social
Caring about the earth and all living things. I will never stop standing up for and fighting for democracy and the rule of law.
Southern NJ. CD-2 has become far too red, especially due to the last redistricting!
#DemCast
Southern NJ. CD-2 has become far too red, especially due to the last redistricting!
#DemCast
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Helen Duda
@persisterer.bsky.social
· Jul 18
Terri Reese for NJ CD-2
People Over Things • Driven by Integrity • Committed to Community
terrireesefornjcd2.com
Democrat Terri Reese is running for the New Jersey CD-2 House of Representatives seat, now held by Trump Boot Licker VanDrew!
Please join her grassroots campaign, make a donation, and help Terri flip the NJ CD-2 House seat BLUE!
terrireesefornjcd2.com
Please join her grassroots campaign, make a donation, and help Terri flip the NJ CD-2 House seat BLUE!
terrireesefornjcd2.com
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Politicians and their billionaire buddies are making millions while your family struggles to pay for healthcare and groceries.
I call it the “Corruption Tax.”
I call it the “Corruption Tax.”
December 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Politicians and their billionaire buddies are making millions while your family struggles to pay for healthcare and groceries.
I call it the “Corruption Tax.”
I call it the “Corruption Tax.”
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If America is going to maintain our strategic competitiveness and security, we need to enforce guardrails to ensure that our adversaries cannot obtain advanced technologies like high-performance chips only to use them against us. 1/2
December 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM
If America is going to maintain our strategic competitiveness and security, we need to enforce guardrails to ensure that our adversaries cannot obtain advanced technologies like high-performance chips only to use them against us. 1/2
You serve NJ so well @kim.senate.gov ! Thank you for your integrity and honesty, and fighting corruption, even in our sun party!
Yesterday, I talked with The Contrarian about my efforts to fight corruption in Jersey.
Whether from Democrats or Republicans, in national or state governments, we must stand up to corruption in all its forms.
Whether from Democrats or Republicans, in national or state governments, we must stand up to corruption in all its forms.
December 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
You serve NJ so well @kim.senate.gov ! Thank you for your integrity and honesty, and fighting corruption, even in our sun party!
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Yesterday, I talked with The Contrarian about my efforts to fight corruption in Jersey.
Whether from Democrats or Republicans, in national or state governments, we must stand up to corruption in all its forms.
Whether from Democrats or Republicans, in national or state governments, we must stand up to corruption in all its forms.
December 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Yesterday, I talked with The Contrarian about my efforts to fight corruption in Jersey.
Whether from Democrats or Republicans, in national or state governments, we must stand up to corruption in all its forms.
Whether from Democrats or Republicans, in national or state governments, we must stand up to corruption in all its forms.
Thank you @kim.senate.gov !!
This week, I helped introduce the Family Vaccine Protection Act to protect access to vaccines and safeguard proven science from the Trump Administration's attacks.
We must continue to fight for these measures that will make our communities healthier and stronger.
We must continue to fight for these measures that will make our communities healthier and stronger.
December 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Thank you @kim.senate.gov !!
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This week, I helped introduce the Family Vaccine Protection Act to protect access to vaccines and safeguard proven science from the Trump Administration's attacks.
We must continue to fight for these measures that will make our communities healthier and stronger.
We must continue to fight for these measures that will make our communities healthier and stronger.
December 4, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This week, I helped introduce the Family Vaccine Protection Act to protect access to vaccines and safeguard proven science from the Trump Administration's attacks.
We must continue to fight for these measures that will make our communities healthier and stronger.
We must continue to fight for these measures that will make our communities healthier and stronger.
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Today, I met with student leaders from New Jersey in the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program. They shared their stories, the challenges they face, and how JAG has united their community.
Now more than ever, it’s important to invest in the next generation of leaders.
Now more than ever, it’s important to invest in the next generation of leaders.
December 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Today, I met with student leaders from New Jersey in the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program. They shared their stories, the challenges they face, and how JAG has united their community.
Now more than ever, it’s important to invest in the next generation of leaders.
Now more than ever, it’s important to invest in the next generation of leaders.
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I wonder what America would look like, had Regan never been President.
The following things wouldn’t have happened as they did….
▪️Trickle down economics
▪️The war on drugs
▪️millions of AIDS deaths
▪️Union Busting
▪️deregulation of environmental protections
▪️Crack
▪️ Apartheid South Africa
The following things wouldn’t have happened as they did….
▪️Trickle down economics
▪️The war on drugs
▪️millions of AIDS deaths
▪️Union Busting
▪️deregulation of environmental protections
▪️Crack
▪️ Apartheid South Africa
December 4, 2025 at 4:28 AM
I wonder what America would look like, had Regan never been President.
The following things wouldn’t have happened as they did….
▪️Trickle down economics
▪️The war on drugs
▪️millions of AIDS deaths
▪️Union Busting
▪️deregulation of environmental protections
▪️Crack
▪️ Apartheid South Africa
The following things wouldn’t have happened as they did….
▪️Trickle down economics
▪️The war on drugs
▪️millions of AIDS deaths
▪️Union Busting
▪️deregulation of environmental protections
▪️Crack
▪️ Apartheid South Africa
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If Republicans let ACA subsidies expire, millions will face massive premium spikes. A WV couple’s plan could jump from $300 to $4,700 a month.
This isn’t fiscal discipline, it’s a war on working families’ health & our wallets.
Republicans made this mess. Democrats will fix it but until then… 🤬
This isn’t fiscal discipline, it’s a war on working families’ health & our wallets.
Republicans made this mess. Democrats will fix it but until then… 🤬
December 4, 2025 at 1:14 AM
If Republicans let ACA subsidies expire, millions will face massive premium spikes. A WV couple’s plan could jump from $300 to $4,700 a month.
This isn’t fiscal discipline, it’s a war on working families’ health & our wallets.
Republicans made this mess. Democrats will fix it but until then… 🤬
This isn’t fiscal discipline, it’s a war on working families’ health & our wallets.
Republicans made this mess. Democrats will fix it but until then… 🤬
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We must connect the dots.
Trump is trying to normalize the word “enemy” to describe American citizens, while also normalizing military in our streets.
It’s not a coincidence.
Trump is trying to normalize the word “enemy” to describe American citizens, while also normalizing military in our streets.
It’s not a coincidence.
December 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We must connect the dots.
Trump is trying to normalize the word “enemy” to describe American citizens, while also normalizing military in our streets.
It’s not a coincidence.
Trump is trying to normalize the word “enemy” to describe American citizens, while also normalizing military in our streets.
It’s not a coincidence.
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A new bill aims to strip the State Comptroller of key investigative powers while giving more authority to the SCI, claiming to fight “fraud, waste, and abuse” (we've heard that before, right??), but actually weakening oversight.
open.substack.com/pub/terriree...
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How New Jersey’s Oversight Is Being Weakened
A controversial bill would strip the State Comptroller of investigative power while expanding the SCI, risking transparency, accountability, and public trust in NJ government.
open.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
A new bill aims to strip the State Comptroller of key investigative powers while giving more authority to the SCI, claiming to fight “fraud, waste, and abuse” (we've heard that before, right??), but actually weakening oversight.
open.substack.com/pub/terriree...
open.substack.com/pub/terriree...
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Disabled veterans are being charged thousands by “claims consultants” for help the VA provides for free, even hit with bills 5× their benefit.
That’s exploitation.
When I’m elected, I’ll fight to ban these predatory practices and protect our veterans.
www.npr.org/2025/12/02/n...
That’s exploitation.
When I’m elected, I’ll fight to ban these predatory practices and protect our veterans.
www.npr.org/2025/12/02/n...
This company charges disabled vets millions, even after VA said it's likely illegal
A Florida-based company is charging military veterans as much as $20,000 for help with disability claims, even though the VA has said that may be illegal and the service should be free. But so far nob...
www.npr.org
December 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Disabled veterans are being charged thousands by “claims consultants” for help the VA provides for free, even hit with bills 5× their benefit.
That’s exploitation.
When I’m elected, I’ll fight to ban these predatory practices and protect our veterans.
www.npr.org/2025/12/02/n...
That’s exploitation.
When I’m elected, I’ll fight to ban these predatory practices and protect our veterans.
www.npr.org/2025/12/02/n...
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Screenshot this quote from the leader of the Republican party.
Call Van Drew, Smith and Kean and read it to the person who answers the phone.
Ask them for a response. Post their response.
Van Drew (202) 225-6572
Smith (202) 225-3765
Kean (202) 225-5361
Call Van Drew, Smith and Kean and read it to the person who answers the phone.
Ask them for a response. Post their response.
Van Drew (202) 225-6572
Smith (202) 225-3765
Kean (202) 225-5361
Trump on Somalis: "We're gonna go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country. Ilhan Omar is garbage. She's garbage. Her friends are garbage."
December 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Screenshot this quote from the leader of the Republican party.
Call Van Drew, Smith and Kean and read it to the person who answers the phone.
Ask them for a response. Post their response.
Van Drew (202) 225-6572
Smith (202) 225-3765
Kean (202) 225-5361
Call Van Drew, Smith and Kean and read it to the person who answers the phone.
Ask them for a response. Post their response.
Van Drew (202) 225-6572
Smith (202) 225-3765
Kean (202) 225-5361
How ya like him NOW #MAGA??!
"U.S. manufacturing contracted for the ninth straight month in November, with factories facing slumping orders and higher prices for inputs as the drag from import tariffs persisted..."
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US manufacturing stuck in doldrums as tariff headwinds persist
U.S. manufacturing contracted for the ninth straight month in November, with factories facing slumping orders and higher prices for inputs as the drag from import tariffs persisted.
www.reuters.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
How ya like him NOW #MAGA??!
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"U.S. manufacturing contracted for the ninth straight month in November, with factories facing slumping orders and higher prices for inputs as the drag from import tariffs persisted..."
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US manufacturing stuck in doldrums as tariff headwinds persist
U.S. manufacturing contracted for the ninth straight month in November, with factories facing slumping orders and higher prices for inputs as the drag from import tariffs persisted.
www.reuters.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"U.S. manufacturing contracted for the ninth straight month in November, with factories facing slumping orders and higher prices for inputs as the drag from import tariffs persisted..."
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
How ya like him now #MAGA???
"The 200-person community of Churchville, Virginia, is grappling with the loss of its health clinic.
Augusta Medical Group cited the health care provisions in Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, for closing the rural clinics in Churchville and two other locations..."
www.cnn.com/2025/11/30/p...
Augusta Medical Group cited the health care provisions in Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, for closing the rural clinics in Churchville and two other locations..."
www.cnn.com/2025/11/30/p...
How life changed in a rural town that lost its clinic after Trump’s megabill, even if the politics haven’t | CNN Politics
As the final hues of autumn linger in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 200-person community of Churchville, Virginia, is grappling with the loss of its only health clinic.
www.cnn.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
How ya like him now #MAGA???
Thank you Senator Kim!
I just finished testifying in front of a NJ State Senate hearing against a bill that would weaken our fight against corruption. I stood alongside AG Platkin and Comptroller Walsh to call on state senators and members of the assembly to vote against this wrong move.
December 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Thank you Senator Kim!
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I just finished testifying in front of a NJ State Senate hearing against a bill that would weaken our fight against corruption. I stood alongside AG Platkin and Comptroller Walsh to call on state senators and members of the assembly to vote against this wrong move.
December 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I just finished testifying in front of a NJ State Senate hearing against a bill that would weaken our fight against corruption. I stood alongside AG Platkin and Comptroller Walsh to call on state senators and members of the assembly to vote against this wrong move.
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No person is illegal, except Habba who is working illegally at her illegal job
December 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
No person is illegal, except Habba who is working illegally at her illegal job
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This morning, the NAACP Oranges & Maplewood Branch issued a statement in support of Bloomfield NJ Firefighter Patrick Thomas.
Thank you also, State Sen Britnee N. Timberlake for publicly stating your support.
Meanwhile, crickets from our electeds in Bloomfield & Essex County.
NJ POL #DemVoice1
Thank you also, State Sen Britnee N. Timberlake for publicly stating your support.
Meanwhile, crickets from our electeds in Bloomfield & Essex County.
NJ POL #DemVoice1
December 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This morning, the NAACP Oranges & Maplewood Branch issued a statement in support of Bloomfield NJ Firefighter Patrick Thomas.
Thank you also, State Sen Britnee N. Timberlake for publicly stating your support.
Meanwhile, crickets from our electeds in Bloomfield & Essex County.
NJ POL #DemVoice1
Thank you also, State Sen Britnee N. Timberlake for publicly stating your support.
Meanwhile, crickets from our electeds in Bloomfield & Essex County.
NJ POL #DemVoice1
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Appeals court upholds ruling that disqualified Alina Habba from serving as New Jersey's top prosecutor
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
a picture of snoopy and woodstock dancing with the words happy dance above them
Alt: a picture of snoopy and woodstock dancing with the words happy dance above them
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December 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Appeals court upholds ruling that disqualified Alina Habba from serving as New Jersey's top prosecutor
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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have never seen anything like this! Sen. Jim beach is making a cabinet member, the attorney general and a sitting U.S. senator wait five hours and still hasn’t called them to a hearing on gutting a state corruption watchdog. Three people tried to yield to @AndyKimNJ and Beach refused.
December 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
have never seen anything like this! Sen. Jim beach is making a cabinet member, the attorney general and a sitting U.S. senator wait five hours and still hasn’t called them to a hearing on gutting a state corruption watchdog. Three people tried to yield to @AndyKimNJ and Beach refused.
That’s total garbage!!🤬
Beach is corrupt to the core!!
Beach is corrupt to the core!!
have never seen anything like this! Sen. Jim beach is making a cabinet member, the attorney general and a sitting U.S. senator wait five hours and still hasn’t called them to a hearing on gutting a state corruption watchdog. Three people tried to yield to @AndyKimNJ and Beach refused.
December 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
That’s total garbage!!🤬
Beach is corrupt to the core!!
Beach is corrupt to the core!!
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December 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM