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Jeff Roush @jeffroushwriting.bsky.social · May 29

In the face of hate, anger, and division, find and expand the resistant strength of love, joy, and community. We need every bit of it—not only to withstand and defeat the onslaught, but to move forward together and build into the next chapter.

Picture of a red and green bird standing on a branch, with the following quote:

In a time of hate
Love is an act of resistance
In a time of fear
Faith is an act of resistance
In a time of misinformation
Education is an act of resistance
In a time of poor leadership
Community is an act of resistance
In a time like this
Joy is an act of resistance
Resist. Resist. Resist.
- Loryn Brantz

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🌴🐰Untamed Bunny 🐰 🌴 @bunny.sheshed.rocks · May 29

The country is on fire—politically, socially, environmentally.
In times like these, choosing apathy is a luxury we can’t afford. We need radical empathy, unshakable compassion, and a fierce commitment to our shared humanity.

Humanity is not optional.
It’s survival.

#SheShed

MLK

We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity but in love with humanity.
~ Martin Luther King

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midwest-voter.bsky.social @midwest-voter.bsky.social · May 29

Amanda is a community’s servant and believes government should serve the people. Her multiple years of government experience has equipped her undertake Oklahoma’s challenges

#LiveBlue #ResistanceUnited #ONEV1

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Jeff Roush @jeffroushwriting.bsky.social · May 29

This month, I’m happy to report that my donation from book proceeds will go to @trevorproject.bsky.social. More than ever, in the face of hatred, disavowal, and doubt, the LGBTQ+ community needs support, and The Trevor Project works every day to provide it. I encourage all to support them. (1/3)

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midwest-voter.bsky.social @midwest-voter.bsky.social · May 28

Democrat Alexandria Braswell will be a leader that listens, acts, and delivers results that improve lives of hardworking Alabamians &
offer a new approach rooted in integrity, accountability for a stronger HD11

Special Election 8/26/25

#LiveBlue #ResistanceUnited #ONEV1

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🌴🐰Untamed Bunny 🐰 🌴 @bunny.sheshed.rocks · May 28

We’re bombarded by disgusting and vile, every day.
Let’s not let trolls push their way onto this platform.
@willowmims.bsky.social Ewwww!
I know what I’m going to do…

#SheShed

Jen🇺🇸🏴‍☠️ @jen.sheshed.rocks · May 27

🔥🔥HEADS UP Y’ALL🔥🔥

I did me..you are all free do what you feel is best..

Just fucking gross

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Jeff Roush @jeffroushwriting.bsky.social · May 25

Five years ago, police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. While some have fought for reform, the political right has chosen to attack the character of the murdered, retrofitting him to excuse the murder. This is why the fight for justice must continue.

apnews.com/article/geor...

Thousands mark 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder as they call for justice and decry Trump

Thousands are marking the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder at religious services, concerts and vigils nationwide. In Houston, the Rev.

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Trudy Gonzales @trudygonzales.bsky.social · May 25

After Trump's private cryptocurrency dinner there should be more concern about foreign investors' control of Trump since Trump is open to taking bribes

How many has he taken so far via his MemeCoin?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

‘Roadmap for corruption’: Trump dive into cryptocurrency raises ethics alarm

The president’s hawking of $Trump memecoin has sparked a firestorm of criticism over potential influence buying

www.theguardian.com

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midwest-voter.bsky.social @midwest-voter.bsky.social · May 26

Former Virginia Assistant Attorney General and Member of the House of Delegates, @jonesjay.bsky.social is running for election for Attorney General to broaden and strengthen his fight for Virginians

#LiveBlue #ResistanceUnited #ONEV1

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🌴🐰Untamed Bunny 🐰 🌴 @bunny.sheshed.rocks · May 26

Oof. I just can’t…
What a disrespectful comment to every person who honorably served, especially to those who died.
Hate a game, not the players.

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Mike 🌊 @scottshusband.bsky.social · May 26

Meh…

Who wants pancakes?

www.joemygod.com/2025/05/duck...

"Duck Dynasty" Star Phil Robertson Dies At Age 79 - Joe.My.God.

USA Today reports: Professional hunter and TV personality Phil Robertson, best known for his role on the series “Duck Dynasty,” has died. He was 79. In an emotional May 25 Instagram post, Robertson’s ...

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Mike 🌊 @scottshusband.bsky.social · May 26

Research funding is essential for a future

Cut science funding off and we’ll be feeling that pain for generations to come

A screen showing three stacks of books as to “how we learn”. The “from theory” stack only has one book. The “from practice” stack had four book, however; the “From mistakes” stack has 13 books”, proving that we only learn from our mistakes, which takes funding, which ends up benefiting all of mankind

But our current administration is so pathetic, they would rather strip funding and force the most genius minds, out of the country.

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🌴🐰Untamed Bunny 🐰 🌴 @bunny.sheshed.rocks · May 27

End Hate isn’t just a slogan—it’s action.

Marginalized communities become one.
That’s unity without competition,
solidarity without erasure,
advocacy without discounting others.

Our histories matter.
We matter, equally.

Equality is the goal — stay focused.

#SheShed

Dark to lights shades. Hands folded in prayer.

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Anna @sanikri.bsky.social · May 27

#LiveBlue #USDemocracy #DemsUnited

CULTIST MAGAs CANNOT HANDLE THE TRUTH!
Benny Johnson, a Russian paid pbs.org/newshour/pol... the influencer made me lock out from X and put me on a 'blacklist' for limited views of my posting (I appealed) because I commented on his statement

Well-known right-wing influencers duped to work for covert Russian operation, U.S. prosecutors say

The accusations mark the third straight presidential election in which U.S. authorities have unveiled politically charged details about the Kremlin's attempted interference in U.S. politics.

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midwest-voter.bsky.social @midwest-voter.bsky.social · May 27

Virginia State S @senatorhashmi.bsky.social, is running for election for Lieutenant Governor. She is committed to her endeavors to make better the lives of Virginians . She focuses on the kitchen table issues that matter to the community

#LiveBlue #ResistanceUnited #ONEV1

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🌴🐰Untamed Bunny 🐰 🌴 @bunny.sheshed.rocks · May 28

Sexual harassment comes in multiple forms—verbal; physical; written; etc.

It’s illegal.

Unless hard lines are drawn, and we speak out when it happens to us, or when we see it happening to someone else, we are silently condoning a crime.

#EndSexualHarssment

#SheShed

An open hand with STOP SEXUAL HARASSMENT in red.

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🌴🐰Untamed Bunny 🐰 🌴 @bunny.sheshed.rocks · May 22

Sam…support this.

#SheShed

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Black background with white caption: Knoweth
thy lane and stayeth the fuck in it

This is for the busy body B SAM who’s trying to start shit for a friend who’s having a hard time and can use some friends to give her a hand up.

Sam is what’s wrong with the world. Don’t be like Sam. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Anna @sanikri.bsky.social · May 24

#LiveBlue #USDemocracy #DemsUnited

WTF!
The Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson wrote on X that our country is founded on the Judeo-Christian principal and ethic.

IT IS A LIE!

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Mike 🌊 @scottshusband.bsky.social · May 22

Don’t worry folks, when the chips are down, Disney will be sure to be there to pour salt on your wounds and spit in your face

They’ll probably be the ones telling ice where you live, too

www.joemygod.com/2025/05/disn...

Disney Axes Venezuelan Workers After SCOTUS Ruling - Joe.My.God.

Bloomberg News reports: Walt Disney Co. notified Florida-based employees who are losing temporary legal residency in the US that their jobs would be terminated next month after the Supreme Court ruled...

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midwest-voter.bsky.social @midwest-voter.bsky.social · May 22

U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Navy helicopter pilot, former federal prosecutor, @mikiesherrill.bsky.social represents New Jersey’s 11th CD in U.S. Congress. She is a fighter for New Jerseyans and wants to take the fight to the next level as Governor of NJ

#LiveBlue #ResistanceUnited #ONEV1

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midwest-voter.bsky.social @midwest-voter.bsky.social · May 22

The GOP trying to make Trump above the judicial branch

Why are we paying the salaries of Republican lawmakers

@maddow.msnbc.com
@nbcnews.com @CBSnews.com @CNN.com @theguardian.com @nytimes.com @politico.com
@thedailybeast.bsky.social
@housedemocrats.bsky.social @senatedemocrats.bsky.social

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Jeff Roush @jeffroushwriting.bsky.social · May 22

If you hear that the United States can’t afford health care or food security to the poorest Americans, ask why. Why can we give trillions back to the rich but not put even part of that money to work solving problems? Every benefit removed, every refusal to help, is a choice. We can do better.

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Jeff Roush @jeffroushwriting.bsky.social · May 23

Watching Project 2025 unfolding before us, it’s hard to think this is a problem of not enough information. So many Cassandras have been crying out for two years the dangers we are now seeing, only to be ignored. How many have to feel direct pain for enough to care? I’m afraid we may find out soon.

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midwest-voter.bsky.social @midwest-voter.bsky.social · May 23

Amy Hossain who is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at DVIS in Tulsa is a candidate for the OK State House District 74.

Her professional and community duties involve lifting up others through education, mentorship and resources

#LiveBlue #ResistanceUnited #ONEV1

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Anna @sanikri.bsky.social · May 23

#LiveBlue #USDemocracy #DemsUnited

DO YOU KNOW THAT WE HAVE A KING NOW???

The House Republicans are sick and demented scumbags, sadistic zombies whose entire existence is to please their criminal, narcissistic leader!!!
newsweek.com/hidden-provi...

'Hidden' provision in Trump's big bill could disarm US Supreme Court

The provision would bar courts from enforcing contempt citations for violations of injunctions or temporary restraining orders unless a bond has been paid.

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