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Shelley @smackbrl.bsky.social · 2h

Go Blue Jays!

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 17h

Peaceful assembly isn’t an insurrection.

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

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Shelley @smackbrl.bsky.social · 4h

This one's for you, @neorsd.org!

comic strip:
Hare: Our drainage system was blocked with wet wipes. But thanks fo our new rules, the manufacturer has to clean it up.
Man in sewer: That was revolting.
Hare: If only you had something to clean yourself with.

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Shelley @smackbrl.bsky.social · 5h

Haven't decided on Parma or downtown CLE. Here's hoping for a good turnout at all the protests in The Land! ✊✊✊

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Shelley @smackbrl.bsky.social · 13h

We still do!

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Shelley @smackbrl.bsky.social · 19h

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

The government has executed more people in 2025 than any year in over a decade — and there are five more executions scheduled over the next week.

Just a handful of states are responsible for these executions, and they’re increasingly out of step with public opinion.

Shelley @smackbrl.bsky.social · 22h

Even the shadows of white asters show how much pollinators love #nativeplants.

Shelley @smackbrl.bsky.social · 22h

My favorite part about going downtown #Cleveland to vote early is the tradition we have of picking up Crispy Chick at Woodland and E. 55th. Best chicken wrap around!

Chicken wrap on plate. Delicious looking.

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Shelley @smackbrl.bsky.social · 1d

We have antenna tv, though much of this is over my head. Please be sure to keep us in the loop when the FCC comment period opens.

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Shelley @smackbrl.bsky.social · 1d

Done! ✅
C'mon, Ohio! Speak up!

Elizabeth Lanphier @ethicselizabeth.bsky.social · 6d

Tell Jon Husted what you think about his track record on health and healthcare in #Ohio. Letters will be printed on note cards and hand delivered to his office on October 15th.

Write a Letter to Senator Jon Husted to Defend Public Health in Ohio

On October 15th the Ohio chapter of Defend Public Health will convene in Columbus to deliver as many cards from constituents as possible to Senator Jon Husted to "thank" him for threatening the health...

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Shelley @smackbrl.bsky.social · 1d

Done! ✅

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Shelley @smackbrl.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe we need more Mormon women in Ohio.
www.npr.org/2025/10/09/n...

In Utah, a group that helped prompt the redistricting says it's acting on faith

Mormon Women for Ethical Government was one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that could overturn Utah's Republican-leaning map for U.S. House seats. That could matter in next year's elections.

www.npr.org

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