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terrapincottage.bsky.social
@terrapincottage.bsky.social
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Retired English Teacher. Artist. Master Gardener. Eco-Conscious. Hates the color red.
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genxer-71.bsky.social
Reminder: It's DAY 2!

#BlackoutTheSystem
#Blackout #FairTaxation
November 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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brandonfriedman.bsky.social
No idea why an Afghan refugee shot National Guard soldiers within walking distance of the White House, but this new USCIS directive was revealed on Monday. Worth noting.
brandonfriedman.bsky.social Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 4d
The folks at @afghanevac.bsky.social have in hand a new USCIS directive which largely targets Afghan refugees who fled the Taliban in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal in 2021.

In case you needed a reminder that the most loathsome people in the world work for DHS.
USCIS Refugee Memo – Summary of Key Provisions Effective immediately, USCIS is ordering: ● A total freeze on all pending Form I-485 applications filed by refugees admitted from Jan 20, 2021 – Feb 20, 2025 ● A mandatory re-interview of all principal refugees admitted during that period ● A review and potential re-interview of derivative refugees, including spouses, children, and follow-to-join beneficiaries ● A reassessment of whether each refugee met the definition at the time of admission Authority being invoked: ● INA § 101(a)(42) (refugee definition) ● INA § 207 and § 209 (termination and adjustment authority) ● USCIS asserts power to undo past refugee admissions Consequences: ● USCIS may terminate refugee status for principals and all derivatives ● USCIS may deny green cards, even for those who already have them ● There is no appeal of a denied refugee-based I-485; the only option is to contest removal in immigration court ● Refugees placed in removal proceedings may renew their I-485 claim before an immigration judge Additional conditions: ● USCIS has 90 days to create the priority list for who will be re-interviewed ● The freeze on I-485s remains until lifted in a future memo ● Only the USCIS Director or Deputy Director may authorize exceptions ● USCIS is explicitly framing this as correcting “expediency,” “quantity over quality,” and “vulnerabilities” in Biden-era adjudications ● The memo states USCIS will revisit all inadmissibility grounds, including those previously waived ● The memo highlights a review of the persecutor bar ● It asserts a need to ensure refugees “pose no threat to national security or public safety”
November 27, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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polrev.bsky.social
The #BlackFriday weekend blackout isn't just about the bottom line - it's also about protecting the environment. Join us Nov. 27th to Dec. 1st.

But, don't stop there. Continue showing retailers that #WeAintBuyingIt throughout the holidays and give back to your community instead.
Image of a megaphone next to the words "We ain't buying it". Text reads "Boycotting Black Friday isn’t just about hurting the bottom line of giant retailers and supporting your local community. It’s also about fighting climate change." Logos for Political Revolution and 50501 are in the bottom left corner, alongside the website weaintbuyingit.com Title: Invisible Impact. Text: With $10.8 billion spent last year on Black Friday alone, the contribution to climate change is massive. However, it’s rarely talked about or even reported on. Companies are already shady about how they impact the environment. And holiday sales are a major part of that. Logos of Political Revolution and 50501 are along the bottom. The dates November 27th to December 1st are centered above weaintbuyingit.com between the logos. Title: The Numbers. Text: Forget prices, these are the numbers we should focus on slashing: Image of a stack of boxes next to the text: In 2023, approx. 429,000 TONS of CO2 were emitted from Black Friday order deliveries. Image of a hand clicking on a Refund button next to the text: Logistics company Optoro stated that 1.2 billion gallons of diesel were used to return sale items. Image of a dump truck full of garbage next to the text: An estimated 80% of electronics, clothing, and plastic packaging will be thrown away, most likely ending up in a landfill. Logos of Political Revolution and 50501 are along the bottom. The dates November 27th to December 1st are centered above weaintbuyingit.com between the logos. Title: The Apologists. Text: Consumers may think that participating in Thanksgiving weekend sales means they are helping stores sell off old stock so that it doesn’t end up in landfills. This simply isn’t true. There wouldn’t be so much overstock to sell if companies made less product and consumer demand was lower. The irony is that the majority of Black Friday/Cyber Monday purchases will end up in the landfill anyway. Logos of Political Revolution and 50501 are along the bottom. The dates November 27th to December 1st are centered above weaintbuyingit.com between the logos.
November 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
➡️ Massive Blackout ⬅️
katarinakriz.bsky.social 🕊️KatarinaKriz🕊️On the turning away~Pink Floyd @katarinakriz.bsky.social · 11d
Do what you can. Some can’t take
off work. No spending‼️
Sales r tempting, its a tough year & bargains r necessary. Keep your 💵! We can do this💯
11.25–12.2 ECONOMIC SHUTDOWN
Our combined *Economic Power* is massive. ABC, Disney, Kimmel…let’s add more.
www.blackoutthesystem.com
🥊🥊⚔️🥊🪧🥊⚔️🥊🥊
MASS BLACKOUT MEME
November 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
breakingac.com/news/2025/no... Van Drew NJ CD-2
Ocean City woman lied about brutal attack at EHT reserve, feds say | Breaking AC
Natalie Greene claimed the attackers mentioned her work for Jeff Van Drew.
breakingac.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
#vandrewmustgo #voteoutvandrew
November 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
#jan6th
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
Some people will do anything for attention. It’s likely that he knew. #vanDrewknew
marisakabas.bsky.social Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 9d
SCOOP — A former staffer for Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), Natalie Green, 26, was charged today for falsely reporting she was attacked by 3 men who wrote "TRUMP WHORE" on her stomach bc of her job. It was staged by her + a friend.

Van Drew isn't named in the complaint but I've confirmed w/ his office.
Employee of a Federal Official Charged with Conspiracy to Falsely Report Violent Attack and Giving False Statements to Law Enforcement
A New Jersey woman was charged with conspiring and falsely reporting to law enforcement that she had been violently assaulted with a firearm due to her employment with a federal official.
www.justice.gov
November 20, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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peipolitical.bsky.social
Mark Epstein (Jeffrey Epstein’s brother): “The reason they’re gonna be releasing these things, the reason for the flip is that they’re sanitizing these files. There’s a facility in Winchester, Virginia where they’re scrubbing the files to take Republican names out” #cdnpoli
November 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
“Everything trump says is a lie.”
thetnholler.bsky.social The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11d
Epstein’s brother has said this repeatedly
November 18, 2025 at 10:09 AM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
Needed this after reading Threads! 🧐🤪 #southjersey #attheshore
November 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
Cape May Lighthouse Park. #takingabreak #nopoliticsunday
November 16, 2025 at 11:07 PM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
National Blackout Friday
November 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
National Blackout Friday
November 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
Started painting my cards for Christmas. (2 of 16) #xmascards2025 #bigliettadinatale
November 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
The People have spoken! 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙
Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins N.J. governor in Tuesday's second victory for Democrats
Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, was first elected to Congress in 2018. She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a former assemblyman who was endorsed by President Trump.
www.npr.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
Start boycotting now!
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 AM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
Virginia and New Jersey 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸
a map of the united states with a blue wave in the middle
ALT: a map of the united states with a blue wave in the middle
media.tenor.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:56 AM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
Why am I not surprised? #trumpisnotfittobepresident
November 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
DO IT… why wait!
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
Stop streaming ICE recruitment ads NOW!
The Trump administration has funneled billions of dollars into these dystopian ICE recruitment ads. Meanwhile, cities are being terrorized by ICE agents who are running rampant with abuses of power, s...
sign.moveon.org
November 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
Your my hero for the week, Dalton Dreihaus. 💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸
kojamf.bsky.social KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · Oct 29
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Dalton Dreihaus
October 30, 2025 at 12:59 AM
terrapincottage.bsky.social
Mass Blackouts
October 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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indivisible.org
Do you use Spotify Premium? Cancel your subscription until Spotify stops running ICE ads. There are other streaming options that don’t profit from exploiting artists while recruiting for ICE: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti... #CancelSpotify
(between images of the Spotify logo that have been crossed out) DON’T STREAM FASCISM Spotify is treating ICE recruitment like just another ad. But when you turn family separation into a marketing pitch, you're not a platform — you're spreading propaganda. • Cancel your Spotify Premium subscription until Spotify removes all ICE ads • Demand Spotify immediately terminate all ICE and DHS advertising contracts. • Urge artists and podcasters to speak out.
October 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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sonsofliberty.bsky.social
#BlackoutFriday economic boycott. Tell your friends. Save money for Small Business Saturday.
October 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM