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Deb Turi-Smith

@debturismith.bsky.social

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Relentlessly Resisting. NJ Democrat, Team Pelosi* *Team Andy Kim* *Action Together NJ *, Team Mikie Sherrill *Never Trump or any minions; Retired Social Worker, Episcopalian; Above all, be kind. (Twitter @SmithTuri -DTS Resists)

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Deb Turi-Smith @debturismith.bsky.social · Mar 22

15 years ago, I worked diligently to help pass the Affordable Care Act. As a hospital oncology social worker I saw the tremendous health disparities due to those who were uninsured. One of my patients. Who I will call “Dee”, was a tragic example. Thread🧵1)

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🦋 Carmen G., PhD (🪖"Prima" to One)🌻 @tcrg2012.bsky.social · 32m

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Peggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 53m

Social media giants are preying on kids—fueling an unprecedented mental health crisis. As governor,Mikie Sherrill will take on Big Tech billionaires, crack down on toxic algorithms, and put NJ kids’ safety ahead of corporate profits.
#VoteNJ

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 3h

Ciattarelli voted NO:
❌ 2013: allowing children to testify via closed-circuit TV
❌ 2013: terminating a rapists parental rights when rape results in pregnancy
❌ 2014: banning sex offenders from working at “teen night” events
❌ 2014: allowing AG to fine colleges for mishandling sexual assault cases

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 3h

🛡️ Mikie Sherrill wants to protect our families

While Jack Ciattarelli voted against common-sense protections

Register by Oct 14 to vote for families—not lobbyists

Receipts 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
#VoteNJ

New Jersey register to vote by Oct 14th. Vote for Mikie Sherrill

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Deb Turi-Smith @debturismith.bsky.social · 2h

Clearly you have NO idea what women face in the military, how “refreshing” to know you had a position of authority; thanks for helping me to prove it. Have a nice day.

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Charles Ghoul-ba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 2h

🚨 27 DAYS TO GO.

I've also created a SECOND NJ page focusing on the REDDEST districts in the state.

Most of these Dems likely won't win, but funding them means they can run competitive races & force NJ Republicans to defend "safe" turf. Donate today! #Blue25

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Athena Gabriel ❌👑 @athenagabriel.bsky.social · 5h

She’s pledged to fight for NJ while her opponent fights for one man only: Donald Trump. #VoteNJ

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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 5h

The future of our state is at stake. NJ needs a governor who'll prioritize our safety, our economy, and our health.
Mikie Sherrill has the plan and the courage to get it done. She'll invest in our public schools, our mass transit system, & all of our communities!
#VoteNJ

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Deb Turi-Smith @debturismith.bsky.social · 4h

Well, thank you for your service, and I wouldn’t call it the “fvcking Navy”— my Dad served in the Navy as well, in Korea and WW2. You can “ call out” whatever you want— I believe in free speech, unlike our GOP— but again, you need to imagine the repercussions to ratting out male service members.

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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 1d

Nearly 50 news and media organizations have signed an amicus brief supporting AP in the ongoing legal case over White House press access. storage.courtlistener.com/rec...

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 3d

JD VANCE: "My mother got the drugs that almost killed her from Mexicans."

REALITY: JD's mother got the drugs that almost killed her from her hospital patients, whom she stole from.

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Malcolm Nance, Leading Resister @malcolmnance.bsky.social · 3d

TERRORISM EXPERT HERE:

This statement is a clear example of what is known as “State Terrorism”: When the dictatorship will order all instruments of its state security & intelligence apparatus against its own citizens to terrorize the population.

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Deb Turi-Smith @debturismith.bsky.social · 16h

If you think a woman, in the 1st class of women EVER, In the naval academy, is going to rat out the majority of cheating men— you are living in a dream world.

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Deb Turi-Smith @debturismith.bsky.social · 16h

She’s not just talking, Mikie Sherrill is standing up, calling out Trump ＆ his corrupt regime, calling for transparency, accountability, and justice.

We need leaders who won’t flinch.
Jersey needs that fire. #VoteNJ 🔥

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Deb Turi-Smith @debturismith.bsky.social · 16h

New Jersey deserves leaders who put people over politics. Our Democratic candidates for State Assembly ＆ Senate are fighting for safer communities, stronger schools, affordable healthcare, ＆ protecting freedoms. Let’s elect reps who’ll deliver for every NJ family. #VoteNJ

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Deb Turi-Smith @debturismith.bsky.social · 16h

Mikie Sherrill isn’t waiting around. On Day One she’ll declare a State of Emergency on skyrocketing utility bills and put families first, not PJM, not Trenton regulators, not Trump’s cronies. She’s bringing a real plan to cut costs. Jack’s bringing empty air. #VoteNJ

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 20h

🏦 Jack Ciattarelli wants to gut public programs while protecting Wall Street profits. He’s not here for you—he’s here for the donors who bankroll his campaign. Register to vote by Oct 14th! #VoteNJ

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 1d

Mikie Sherrill believes every child should have a quality education. While Jack Ciattarelli has a record of pushing for school funding cuts. If you care about strong schools, safe classrooms & a future where every student can thrive, register to vote - the deadline is October 14th #VoteNJ

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The Dangerous Ones @thedangerousones.com · 1d

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We’re building an army of resisters, a family bound not by fear, but by courage and connection. Every voice we lift, every story we share, is a spark against the darkness.

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The Dangerous Ones @thedangerousones.com · 1d

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Joan Hussey Local Elections Matter @joanhussey1.bsky.social · 1d

New Jersey Senator Andy Kim knows how to recognize a mob boss. So glad we worked so hard to get him elected.

He's working for us. He's communicating to us. He's working to get the corruption out of our government.
Listen to his video. #DemVoice1

Senator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 1d

Our country has been hijacked by mob bosses who use corruption, extortion, and intimidation to instill fear and submission into all of us.

When we reopen the government, we must fight to make sure it’s working for you, not the mob bosses in power.

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Deb Turi-Smith @debturismith.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, with a considerable amount of money for a supplement to Medicare. Many opt for Advantage plans because that other option is simply unaffordable.

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Stephen Miller—both Trump Administration capo and de facto head of DHS, ICE, and DOJ, has just declared that peaceful protesters are "street terrorists." Under an executive order signed by Trump just days ago, that means he is saying that all protesters in America can be arrested on sight.

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Bock Sam @bocksam.bsky.social · 1d

🧵 Lots of folks in the south know what 🍊💩 and his minions are up to. Over 2300 No Kings events on Oct 18 and here are a few from the south. None of these towns are known as Democratic bastions. Hazard Ky, Burnsville NC, Tellico Plains, Griffin GA has courageous people inspiring others to stand up!

No Thrones No Crowns No Kings Protest Hazard KY 10-18 4:00-7:00pm

No Kings Burnsville NC 10-18 12:00-3:00pm

No Kings Tellico Plains TN 10-18 10:00am-12 noon

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