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Helen Duda

@persisterer.bsky.social

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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

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Helen Duda @persisterer.bsky.social · Jul 18

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

Terri Reese for NJ CD-2

People Over Things • Driven by Integrity • Committed to Community

terrireesefornjcd2.com

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 11h

Across the country, public schools are where commitment and community come together to change lives. Each week, we’re sharing #PublicSchoolProud stories that show the heart and impact of educators, students & families. Read more & tells us what makes you #PublicSchoolProud at go.aft.org/proud

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 23h

La fecha límite para registrarte para votar es el 14 de octubre. No pierdas la oportunidad de participar y hacer tu voz escuchada en las elecciones. Regístrate hoy y asegúrate de que tu voto cuente.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 13h

Just a reminder, the layoffs in govt were just done out of spite, not necessity

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Action Together New Jersey @atnj.org · 13h

Central Florida / #Seminole County Brigade
#VisibilityBrigade

Letters on an overpass spelling out: HealthCare or No Deal

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Helen Duda @persisterer.bsky.social · 13h

Thank you!!
Vote BLUE New Jersey!!

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 14h

El futuro de nuestra comunidad depende de decisiones económicas que afectan nuestro día a día. Vota por Mikie Sherrill el 4 de noviembre para un mejor futuro.

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 14h

Peaceful assembly isn’t an insurrection.

Storming the Capitol to hang your own vice-president and end democracy is.

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One NJ7 ❌️👑 @onenj7.bsky.social · 17h

Thanks to all who turned out to our VOTE MIKIE Visibility Brigade on Thursday! Mucho honking! ✊✊✊

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Indivisible: Empathy United @indivisibleac.bsky.social · 17h

www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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Helen Duda @persisterer.bsky.social · 13h

Next ANTIFA meeting maybe!!

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 15h

The president says there are very few stores left in Portland, Oregon, and the ones that are left are made of plywood.

I know we’re numb to this, but in any other time he’d have been removed by the 25th Amendment by now

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Trump: "Portland, I mean -- every time I look at that place it's burning down. There are fires all over the place. When a store -- there are very few of them left -- but when a store owner rebuilds a store they build it out of plywood. They don't put up storefronts anymore. They just put wood up."

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Rhuta Bhayga @rhutabhayga.bsky.social · 16h

#TruthBomb

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Goodpapajama @goodpapajamma.bsky.social · 22h

When ICE agents use excessive force and flout state laws, why are they not being arrested on the spot? Why are the state and cities not telling their troopers and police to watch what is happening and intervene when necessary to protect their citizens.

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Indivisible One New Jersey ❌👑 @njindivisible.bsky.social · 15h

💙 @visibilitybrigade.bsky.social!

Trump critics take to NJ bridges for ‘rush-hour resistance’ newjerseymonitor.com/2025/10/06/t...

Trump critics take to NJ bridges for 'rush-hour resistance' • New Jersey Monitor

Visibility brigades, which started in Paramus in 2020, have become popular nationally as Trump critics try to reach unengaged citizens.

newjerseymonitor.com

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Helen Duda @persisterer.bsky.social · 15h

I’m so looking forward to it! Maybe fairies too!!
#ANTIFA forever!!

Action Together New Jersey @atnj.org · 16h

Excited to announce that both the Leprechauns and Unicorns will be attending the October AntiFi meeting!
Stay tuned for details.

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Action Together New Jersey @atnj.org · 16h

Excited to announce that both the Leprechauns and Unicorns will be attending the October AntiFi meeting!
Stay tuned for details.

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🫒🍒JANICE💙❤️🌿💦#STRONGER TOGETHER IN 2025 @loveshine204.bsky.social · 16h

No Nobel Peace Prize for you Donald Trump! 😁

Congratulations Maria Corina Machado! 👏👏👏🩷

www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...

Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins

Nominations closed in January but US President Donald Trump had led a public campaign to win the award.

www.bbc.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 18h

Amazing what happens when you give the guy a plane

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One NJ7 ❌️👑 @onenj7.bsky.social · 17h

Are you and all your friends ready to vote in this election?

Some may not even realize NJ is electing a Governor and state Assembly on Nov. 4. And that Democrat Mikie Sherrill is running against a Trumpist!

Registration deadline is this Tuesday. Check to be sure you're registered! nj.gov/vote

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 19h

And the lawsuits will follow promptly. Government shutdowns give presidents no additional authority to dismiss federal workers. We’ll fight these outrageous assaults on civil servants and public services.

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 21h

Imagine being mad you didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize while you’re busy stirring up Civil War in your own country.

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Helen Duda @persisterer.bsky.social · 18h

Say NO to Trumparrelli New Jersey!
Say no to #MAGA Jack!
Vote for Mikie Sherrill and every Democrat down ballot!
Keep NJ BLUE!

Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · 1d

Jack continues to prove that he'll put Trump before New Jerseyans every single time.

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One NJ7 ❌️👑 @onenj7.bsky.social · 20h

Don't let Trumpist Jack bring MAGA to New Jersey government.

Elect Mikie Sherrill Governor!

Make your plan to vote for Sherrill and the Democratic team!
Urge your friends and family to do the same!
Volunteer if you can: www.mobilize.us/njvictory202...

#MikieSherrill #VoteBlue #KeepNJBlue

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One NJ7 ❌️👑 @onenj7.bsky.social · 19h

Meanwhile #NJ07 Rep Tom Kean Jr and the rest of the House Republicans aren't even at the Capitol. They're in their 4th week of sitting home and refusing to negotiate with Democrats.

Senator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 20h

“We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected... We want to put them in trauma.”

This is what Russ Vought has said about federal workers who do critical jobs for our country, degrading public services we all depend on. 1/2

Politico @politico.com · 21h

The Trump admin has started firing federal workers 10 days into the shutdown, according OMB Director Russ Vought — who called the firings "substantial."

At least nine agencies appear to be affected.

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Joan Hussey Local Elections Matter @joanhussey1.bsky.social · 1d

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Bloomfield Denies Claims Of ‘Obstruction’ From Rent Leveling Board, Litigation Looms

Members of the rent leveling board are accusing Bloomfield officials of standing in the way of their efforts to watchdog local landlords.

patch.com

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