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Laurel

@starbender.bsky.social

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Nature, climate, books, birds, bikes, Boston healthcare, US/UK/EU/CA. If Antifa means anti-fascist, then I’m Antifa 100%. PRO- Science/Democracy. ANTI- Trump/Musk/Bannon/MAGA. RESIST >> Protect the U.S. Constitution. DMs = Fast-track to block.

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 7h

Good For You Senator Schiff 👏🏻
We Will All Stand With You against
Chump's Authoritarian Regime.......

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Democratic Women of South Orange County @dwsoc.bsky.social · 1d

California: get those YES on prop 50 ballots in quick! Check with friends and neighbors. Don’t let those sit on your counter. Then go here to track your ballot to make sure it is received: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/ba...

a cartoon of an official ballot drop box

ALT: a cartoon of an official ballot drop box

media.tenor.com

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 1h

NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.

The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.

At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.

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Laurel @starbender.bsky.social · 38m

According to Trump, if we don’t see it or hear about it, it didn’t exist.

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 5h

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RIO LINDA MEX 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇨🇦🦍 @riolindamex.bsky.social · 3h

WE WILL ROCK THE NATION 🇺🇸

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

California is going to “stick it to Trump” this November— Vote YES on Prop 50.

This ad 🔥😂

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 1d

I spent so much time studying a justice system that I no longer recognize.

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LESams @lsam22.bsky.social · 2d

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Miss Ann Thrope 🇬🇧🇹🇹 @ltellenripley.bsky.social · 2d

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Laurel @starbender.bsky.social · 1d

That thought crossed my mind too when he was re-elected. What if he won’t allow anyone to leave the country? And then if they do leave, what if he won’t let us back into the country? So now that there’s a bill pending all of this could be a reality. What next?

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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Laurel @starbender.bsky.social · 1d

If you were to listen to only msm you’d be led to believe business as usual between dems and Rs. How long can their lies and deliberate misinformation go on?

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties.

Hello?

Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.

Enough of the false equivalence.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 1d

Tens of millions of people have died from Covid.

Every country should have responded with record investments in public health infrastructure.

Instead the US government is putting us all at greater risk of more catastrophes by firing hundreds of top scientists whose job is to prevent outbreaks.

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Laurel @starbender.bsky.social · 1d

Trump downplayed Covid and thousands died on his watch. On Friday there were more cuts to the CDC. From here on in we won’t be getting any warnings, vaccines or treatment for the new viruses heading our way. You’re on your own.
Interesting to note though - he just got a Covid vax for himself.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

Today, I signed a series of bills that close gaps in maternal and prenatal care, improve health outcomes and access to child care resources, and protect vulnerable women.

Women in California deserve the services and resources they need to live full, self-determined lives.

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Laurel @starbender.bsky.social · 1d

Can’t help but notice…good ol’ tRump has a right facial droop. Stroke or Bells Palsy? You decide.

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NewsCurrentNow @newscurrentnow.com · 1d

Gavin Newsom: “What more evidence of authoritarianism do you need? These guys aren’t screwing around. We can no longer screw around. It’s all at stake. People need to wake up. We can’t continue to play by the old set of rules.“

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Laurel @starbender.bsky.social · 1d

Yup. This is not something far off into the future for the US. We are currently living under an authoritarian regime. NOW. Not maybe in the future. THIS IS NOW. Why is this country in denial?

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 1d

Now this
Not only Texas, all over our Country
Students and teachers
Curriculum Project 2025
So upsetting Alan.
(ht @sifill.bsky.social ty)

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 2d

It’s incredible to watch their mental gymnastics trying to rationalize his unhinged gibberish every day.

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Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 2d

I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.

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CCscott @ccscott.bsky.social · 2d

🤔🤔🤔🤔

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