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Traci

@traciesocial.bsky.social

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🏳️‍🌈 Late in life guitar student, avid reader (yes, audio books count as reading!), quiet observer. Colorado Avalanche loyalist 🏒🥅 Sickened by what is happening to our country.

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Traci @traciesocial.bsky.social · 24d

When night comes, we might all be listening for Radio Free Kansas kansasreflector.com/2025/03/30/w...

When night comes, we might all be listening for Radio Free Kansas • Kansas Reflector

Lately you've discovered that it's more difficult to find information you used to take for granted as a dystopia descends.

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Traci @traciesocial.bsky.social · 1h

Personally can't stand Lombardo, but kudos here.

"Gov. Joe Lombardo’s office is pushing for $7.3 million in state-provided emergency spending to continue funding a food assistance program for low-income families endangered by the ongoing federal government shutdown."

The Nevada Independent @thenvindy.com · 1h

Nevada may tap $7.3 million in emergency funds to support a food assistance program for low-income mothers and children to compensate for paused federal spending during the shutdown.

Read more here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 11h

This is a complete failure to read the room. It is incompetent. It is political malpractice. The DSCC has clearly learned nothing, and they would rather deploy the same tired, divisive strategies instead of empowering Democratic voters and earning our confidence in their process.

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Traci @traciesocial.bsky.social · 12h

Imagine this is BIG news to an alleged 'all-powerful' God that s/he needed to be 'saved'.

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Traci @traciesocial.bsky.social · 13h

It would be great if they were upfront about calling out the misinformation. They are at least taking steps to keep it from spreading further. It’s also a good reminder that there are laws, like the Hatch Act, meant to keep government resources from being used for partisan political messaging.

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Congresswoman Susie Lee @susielee.house.gov · 1d

Republicans have yet again cancelled votes this coming week. That won’t help us prevent health care costs from skyrocketing for all Americans but it WILL prevent Congress from voting to release the Epstein Files.

Fighting for health care >>>> Protecting pedophiles

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Traci @traciesocial.bsky.social · 1d

"Las Vegas airport declines to play TSA video featuring Kristi Noem at security checkpoints"
www.ktnv.com/news/las-veg...

Las Vegas airport declines to play TSA video featuring Kristi Noem at security checkpoints

Harry Reid International Airport declines to play a TSA video that features Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.

www.ktnv.com

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The Nevada Independent @thenvindy.com · 1d

The ACLU of Nevada is challenging Las Vegas police’s partnership with ICE, saying that the Legislature has not authorized it and it expends state resources without the promise that the federal government will reimburse all costs.

Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/aclu...

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Traci @traciesocial.bsky.social · 1d

"Keep it Simple... Remember that the people we need to reach the most have not been following the news. Stick to things they can understand without prior knowledge."

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The Big List of Protest Signs for #NoKings 10/18

Instead of talking to MAGA or each other, focus on winning the hearts and minds of the unaware and undecided.

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Traci @traciesocial.bsky.social · 2d

They should be receiving reimbursement for their costumes from George Soros since he's funding these protesters. I hope they kept their receipts and submit them on their expense reports!

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Burl Falconcrest @burl-falconcrest.bsky.social · 2d

You called that one...

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 3d

"I love you, and you are more important than any other asshole sitting at this table."

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The Family Stone (2/3) Movie CLIP - This Isn't Coming Out Right (2005) HD

YouTube video by Movieclips

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Traci @traciesocial.bsky.social · 3d

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Traci @traciesocial.bsky.social · 3d

With the people from his administration who have already lied in front of Congressional hearings, I would trust the report even less if they did this. They would obsfucate so much anyway that we'd forget they were supposed to be testifying on his health.

Traci @traciesocial.bsky.social · 3d

They are chomping at the bit for any reason to massacre their 'enemies' in the streets. Their bloodthirsty glee just pours out of them as they anticipate it happening soon. It's so f*cked up.

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Ellen Braaten @ellenbraaten.bsky.social · 4d

@radiofreetom.bsky.social is Worth a retweet after the week our President has had.

Ellen Braaten @ellenbraaten.bsky.social · 14d

New piece from @radiofreetom.bsky.social answers the question: What does “nothingburger” have to do with
“utterly embarrassing”
“not okay”
“more confused”
“lost in the halls of history”
“usual grievances, lies, and misrepresentation”
“obsessions”
&
“unhinged”

It’s….sobering and also a great read

The Commander in Chief Is Not Okay

Trump put on a disturbing show for America’s generals and admirals.

www.theatlantic.com

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Traci @traciesocial.bsky.social · 3d

They are all just pathetic 🤡's... desperately trying to make their 'antifa' slur happen.

a woman wearing a santa hat says " stop trying to make fetch happen "

Alt: a woman wearing a santa hat says " stop trying to make fetch happen "

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Traci @traciesocial.bsky.social · 3d

🏆🎉

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Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 4d

The moment we became 3x WNBA Champions!!! 🏆🏆🏆

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Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 4d

🎰 𝐉𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐏𝐎𝐓 🎰

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Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 4d

SHE IS WHO SHE KNOWS SHE IS 💅

A’ja Wilson is the 2025 WNBA Finals M’VP!

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Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 4d

A’JA. RIYADH. WILSON.

The one. The only. ✨

A'ja Wilson becomes the first player in WNBA history to earn regular season M’VP, D’POY, and Finals M’VP in a single season.

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The Nevada Independent @thenvindy.com · 4d

Nevada regulators have accused Elon Musk’s Boring Co. of nearly 800 environmental violations in the last two years as it digs a sprawling tunnel network beneath Las Vegas for its Tesla-powered “people mover.”

Via ProPublica: thenevadaindependent.com/article/elon...

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 5d

Queer characters of color face extra scrutiny, and when complicated by things like immigration status or class struggle it’s an all out battle. We must fight for the right to tell full stories about whole people!
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#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #sapphic #sapphicromance #sapphicswiththebanned

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Traci @traciesocial.bsky.social · 5d

Cortez-Masto needs to go. Her alignment w/ R's is disappointing. REPUBLICANS CONTROL ALL 3 HOUSES. They don't need Dems help. Side with your party!

"Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) has been one of three non-Republican “yes” votes on continuing resolutions introduced by Republican senators..."

The Nevada Independent @thenvindy.com · 5d

On day 9 of the federal government shutdown, stalled progress on negotiations has frustrated Nevada lawmakers on both sides.

Read more about what Nevada’s congressional delegation is saying here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...

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Noah Berlatsky @nberlat.bsky.social · 5d

kind of wish a reporter would ask Mike Johnson who is more important to him, Jesus or Trump.

I'm sure he'd weasel out of it, but it would be fun to watch.

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