Debby V
@debbywv.bsky.social
Dog/cat rescue; social justice; human rights; faith based on love, peace, equality and truth (Quaker); Appalachian; coal miner’s daughter; associate member of UMWA; AFT member.
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This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps.
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy | Common Dreams
Senator Bernie Sanders is on a mission to fight oligarchy and empower the people. With a powerful message against Trumpism and billionaire influence, he's rallying Americans to stand up for democracy....
www.commondreams.org
February 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps.
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
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We deeply lament this vote.
After 3 years of devastating violence, there must be a peace process to stop the killing. But critically, the U.S. must not dictate the terms, cut Ukraine out of talks, or legitimize Russia's illegal, brutal invasion of Ukraine.
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After 3 years of devastating violence, there must be a peace process to stop the killing. But critically, the U.S. must not dictate the terms, cut Ukraine out of talks, or legitimize Russia's illegal, brutal invasion of Ukraine.
buff.ly/4hNnHHp
Breaking news: U.S. sides with Russia to vote against a U.N. resolution condemning Moscow for the Ukraine war.
Washington’s dramatic shift on the conflict marks a major break with its European allies and coincides with the Trump administration’s bid to repair relations with the Kremlin.
Washington’s dramatic shift on the conflict marks a major break with its European allies and coincides with the Trump administration’s bid to repair relations with the Kremlin.
U.S. votes against U.N. resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war
Washington’s shift on the Ukraine war marks a major break with European allies and comes as the Trump administration aims to repair relations with Russia.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
We deeply lament this vote.
After 3 years of devastating violence, there must be a peace process to stop the killing. But critically, the U.S. must not dictate the terms, cut Ukraine out of talks, or legitimize Russia's illegal, brutal invasion of Ukraine.
buff.ly/4hNnHHp
After 3 years of devastating violence, there must be a peace process to stop the killing. But critically, the U.S. must not dictate the terms, cut Ukraine out of talks, or legitimize Russia's illegal, brutal invasion of Ukraine.
buff.ly/4hNnHHp
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"Faith leaders from a wide variety of faith traditions are speaking out against and standing up to the Trump administration’s cruel and chaotic immigration and refugee agenda, calling instead for policies that align with broader values." @americasvoice.bsky.social
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Faith Leaders, Including Pope Francis, Speak Out to Condemn Cruel, Chaotic, and Indiscriminate Harm of Trump Immigration and Refugee Policies - America's Voice
Washington, DC — Faith leaders from a wide variety of faith traditions are speaking out against and standing up to the Trump administration’s cruel and chaotic immigration and refugee agenda, calling ...
americasvoice.org
February 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
"Faith leaders from a wide variety of faith traditions are speaking out against and standing up to the Trump administration’s cruel and chaotic immigration and refugee agenda, calling instead for policies that align with broader values." @americasvoice.bsky.social
americasvoice.org/press_releas...
americasvoice.org/press_releas...
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Incredible: Russ Vought’s daughter has cystic fibrosis and benefits from a “miracle drug” made possible by the National Institutes of Health—an agency Vought now aims to gut as part of the Project 2025 attack www.motherjones.com/politics/202... Scoop from @motherjones.com’s @metrauxjulia.bsky.social
Project 2025 is gutting medical funding that helped Russell Vought's own kid
Its architect's daughter has cystic fibrosis—and benefits from a "miracle drug" backed by an agency he's attacking.
www.motherjones.com
February 12, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Incredible: Russ Vought’s daughter has cystic fibrosis and benefits from a “miracle drug” made possible by the National Institutes of Health—an agency Vought now aims to gut as part of the Project 2025 attack www.motherjones.com/politics/202... Scoop from @motherjones.com’s @metrauxjulia.bsky.social
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If you can order him to stop minting pennies, you can order him to start printing the checks that Congress authorized.
February 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
If you can order him to stop minting pennies, you can order him to start printing the checks that Congress authorized.
T rump is operating as if possession is 99.9999999% of the law. The federal courts know this is Ma Ga garbage and rule accordingly. Hang in there America. Don’t give up on our democracy.
February 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
T rump is operating as if possession is 99.9999999% of the law. The federal courts know this is Ma Ga garbage and rule accordingly. Hang in there America. Don’t give up on our democracy.
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"Trump wants us to feel powerless. Don't let him."
Trump Wants Us to Feel Powerless. Don't Let Him
Getting through the next four years will take steady effort and spiritual grounding.
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February 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"Trump wants us to feel powerless. Don't let him."
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"To billionaires in the White House, it may seem like a game."
"But to anyone with a heart, it’s about children’s lives and our own security, and what’s unfolding is sickening."
"But to anyone with a heart, it’s about children’s lives and our own security, and what’s unfolding is sickening."
Opinion | The World’s Richest Men Take On the World’s Poorest Children (Gift Article)
I’ve seen U.S.A.I.D. operate around the world, and it’s not woke — it’s lifesaving.
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February 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
"To billionaires in the White House, it may seem like a game."
"But to anyone with a heart, it’s about children’s lives and our own security, and what’s unfolding is sickening."
"But to anyone with a heart, it’s about children’s lives and our own security, and what’s unfolding is sickening."
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If Trump is able to change the constitution and run for a 3rd term, I know someone eligible for a 3rd term as well.
February 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
If Trump is able to change the constitution and run for a 3rd term, I know someone eligible for a 3rd term as well.
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The consequences of shutting down USAID will be felt worldwide, but also here at home. Our farmers feed the world, and cutting off exports through USAID programs will be a huge blow to rural economies across the country.
U.S. farmers and agribusinesses, including Minnesota ventures from ag giants to processors of yellow split peas, could lose money after Elon Musk's dismantling of USAID.
Shuttering of USAID could mean the end of millions in income for Midwest farm operations
Frozen by Elon Musk’s DOGE personnel, the USAID program purchased $70 million in commodities in 2024 from Minnesota vendors.
www.startribune.com
February 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The consequences of shutting down USAID will be felt worldwide, but also here at home. Our farmers feed the world, and cutting off exports through USAID programs will be a huge blow to rural economies across the country.
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February 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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This seems appropriate for my first post on Blue Sky.
November 17, 2024 at 6:24 PM
This seems appropriate for my first post on Blue Sky.