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Distill Social @distillsocial.bsky.social · 17h

🚨 Be on the lookout this weekend, Michigan!

Ballot initiative season is in full swing — and we’ll have signature collectors at major events all across the state. 🖊️

Take a minute to make sure you sign Invest In MI Kids, Michiganders for Money out of Politics & RMV. The others are maga backed trash.

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 12h

The blast in Hickman County is both a human disaster and a warning sign — of what happens when democracy dies piece by piece and communities lose control over their own lives.
#Project2025 #Deregulation
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Tennessee’s Gag Order on Democracy

The Explosive Cost of Silencing Communities

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SoulSisterOG @soulsisterog.bsky.social · 1d

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Michigan Jill @whitchmi.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s an easy way to fight back this #BannedBooksWeek! Join Authors Against Book Bans + Little Free Library to flood communities with banned & challenged books! Drop one in your local Little Free Library, snap a pic or video, and tag us - @authorsabb.bsky.social. Let’s fill them with freedom!

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 2d

We owe it to the Grand Blanc community to turn this tragedy into action. That's why Senator Gary Peters and I introduced the Pray Safe Act to ensure everyone, no matter their faith, can practice their religion without fear of intimidation or violence. midmichigannow.com/news/local/m...

MI Senators introduce Pray Safe Act to enhance security at houses of worship nationwide

Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin introduced legislation to improve security for houses of worship after the tragic attack on a Michigan church.

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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 2d

“Our budget fixes the damn roads, cuts taxes for seniors and working families, funds first responders, secures core health care services that millions of Michiganders rely on, protects our air, lakes, and land." -Gov. Whitmer www.clickondetroit.com/news/michiga...

Whitmer signs $81B Michigan budget: Here’s what’s in it

The budget, which began Oct. 1, includes a $14.1 billion general fund. It was approved with bipartisan support in the Legislature.

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Rep. Hillary Scholten @scholten.house.gov · 2d

Republicans could end this shutdown TODAY. I’m here in Washington to work for you — where are they?

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johnmaen.bsky.social @johnmaen.bsky.social · 2d

Pearson is an excellent representative for this constituency.

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SoulSisterOG @soulsisterog.bsky.social · 1d

It’s unfortunate that the taint of Hogg is coloring the incredibly inspiring leadership of Pearson. Especially when Pearson has earned his mettle w/out the interference & influence of Hogg. Pearson has stood in the gap for the ppl of TN when others chose silence & complicity. It’s worth review.

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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 2d

I took to the floor of the Senate tonight to talk about War Powers, how President Trump is using a well-worn authoritarian playbook and how nobody gets to rewrite the Constitution.

Not a President. Not an advisor. No one.
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Nobody Gets to Rewrite the Constitution

YouTube video by Sen. Elissa Slotkin

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SoulSisterOG @soulsisterog.bsky.social · 1d

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Dr. M. Marshall @drmarshall.bsky.social · 15d

Meet #Host @desia.bsky.social & #CoHost @soulsisterog.bsky.social of #AdvocacyArena in a 1-on-1 conversation in which we learn much about the beautiful relationship these two have forged since the beginning of “Good Trouble,” the news worthy chat every Monday at 1 pm EST.
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Voices of Solidarity – UAW, Labor, and Legacy -video

YouTube video by Advocacy Arena Network

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 2d

You're right you are entitled to your opinion --we all are. I simply want to point out there is nuance that may get lost in the HOGG of all. I'm no fan of him or his behavior nor have ANY illusions about him caring about our community. Justin has worked hard to bring attention to issues plaguing the

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 2d

Pearson, a former environmental justice activist, frames the race as a fight for a “new vision” that matches the “urgency our people deserve.”
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Justin Pearson launches primary challenge against Dem. veteran

Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson has officially launched a primary challenge against veteran Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen.

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 2d

Cohen, has not faced a competitive primary race since his 1st race 20 yrs ago.

“Our people need a fighter who will be in the fight for justice and opportunity with them — not just in title, but in action,” Pearson said.
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'Tennessee Three' legislator Justin Pearson launches primary challenge against longtime House Democrat

State Rep. Justin Pearson called for a change in leadership as he launched a primary against longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen in Tennessee's deep-blue 9th District.

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SoulSisterOG @soulsisterog.bsky.social · 13d

This is so awesome Ms. Dee🥰

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 13d

Subscribe to the Advocacy Arena Channel on youtube for additional video content.

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Advocacy Arena Network

Giving voice to the often unheard; facilitating conversations that inform and inspire civic engagement to build community coalitions of advocates and change-makers that bring awareness and solution-or...

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 13d

🎧Wherever you get your podcasts.
“Connections & Conversations with Dee Batiste”
the latest #AdvocacyArena podcast series.

Give us a review and share your feedback.

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Connections & Conversations with Dee Batiste

Society & Culture Podcast · Updated Weekly · Connections and Conversations, is an Advocacy Arena Podcast fostering pathways to strengthen our communities. In 2021 I began hosting virtual roundtable...

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 13d

🎙️Connections & Conversations Season Finale -a week away!

Highlights of the extraordinary voices heard over 35 episodes.
We reflect on the incredible journey we’ve taken together.

🗣️Hear the stories of fearless advocates, educators and community change makers.

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Connections & Conversations with Dee Batiste Season Finale

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 19d

Join the #AdvocacyArena #GoodTrouble Chat
Every Monday at 12p CST /1p EST

🐳 Pod: News & Current Events

Stirring up #goodtrouble you don’t want to miss!

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The Road to Autocracy: Recognize the Signs & Be Prepared, Not Scared [Civic Engagement]

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 20d

Wherever you get your podcasts. “Connections & Conversations with Dee Batiste” the latest #AdvocacyArena podcast series.

Give us a review and share your feedback.

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Connections & Conversations with Dee Batiste

Society & Culture Podcast · Updated Weekly · Connections and Conversations, is an Advocacy Arena Podcast fostering pathways to strengthen our communities. In 2021 I began hosting virtual roundtable...

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 20d

🎙️ New episode! We just celebrated #LaborDay so @soulsisterog.bsky.social sits down to dive into labor movement strategy, organizing power, and how Walter Reuther’s legacy still fuels the fight for workers’ and civil rights today.
#UAW #LaborMovement #AdvocacyArena #UnionStrong

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 22d

When Billie sang Strange Fruit, she was stalked by the FBI.
When Nina shouted Mississippi Goddam, she was blacklisted and driven from the stage.

And now, in 2025, Karen Attiah — the last full-time Black opinion columnist at The Washington Post — has been fired.

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ECHOES, OUTRAGE & EYES ON THE PRIZE

The Sound of Resistance

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Advocacy Arena with Dee @desia.bsky.social · 22d

They want us quiet.
They want us tired.
“Keep on pushing, I can’t stop now.”
We fight for our future.
We fight for our rights.
We fight for democracy.
#KeepOnPushing
#DefendDemocracy
#ThrowThursday
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The Impressions - Keep On Pushing

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Bock Sam @bocksam.bsky.social · 25d

🧵 MMR vaccination rates broken down by county - I watched the segment on NBC News & saw the graphic and had to take a look. Definitely eye opening! Some of the states surprised me with how few people are vaccinated. This line jumped out “ One key finding of the analysis is stunning: A large…

Data investigation: Childhood vaccination rates are backsliding across the U.S.

A monthslong NBC News data investigation finds that much of the U.S. doesn't have the protection needed to stop the spread of deadly diseases. St. Louis is a window into the problem communities face n...

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