Diana Fallot
@dlzfaith7.bsky.social
Listener, thinker, believer that communities are change agents, and always cautiously optimistic.
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TODAY:
⚖️ A court will hear a pro-voting lawsuit seeking to block several laws that make it harder to participate in Arkansas’ ballot initiative process.
⚖️ A court will hear a pro-voting lawsuit challenging a felony disenfranchisement provision in Virginia’s constitution.
⚖️ A court will hear a pro-voting lawsuit seeking to block several laws that make it harder to participate in Arkansas’ ballot initiative process.
⚖️ A court will hear a pro-voting lawsuit challenging a felony disenfranchisement provision in Virginia’s constitution.
League of Women Voters of Arkansas v. Jester
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
September 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
TODAY:
⚖️ A court will hear a pro-voting lawsuit seeking to block several laws that make it harder to participate in Arkansas’ ballot initiative process.
⚖️ A court will hear a pro-voting lawsuit challenging a felony disenfranchisement provision in Virginia’s constitution.
⚖️ A court will hear a pro-voting lawsuit seeking to block several laws that make it harder to participate in Arkansas’ ballot initiative process.
⚖️ A court will hear a pro-voting lawsuit challenging a felony disenfranchisement provision in Virginia’s constitution.
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Some Good Trouble advocates in Tecumseh, MI.
We had 80+ people with a less than 48 hour notice!
We had 80+ people with a less than 48 hour notice!
July 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Some Good Trouble advocates in Tecumseh, MI.
We had 80+ people with a less than 48 hour notice!
We had 80+ people with a less than 48 hour notice!
John Dickerson’s interview with Ken Burns on Face the Nation this morning was the most interesting conversation I’ve heard in a long time. Burns is such an amazing story teller and we are fortunate that PBS has given him a venue to share those stories. Can’t wait for his newest - the Am Revolution
July 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
John Dickerson’s interview with Ken Burns on Face the Nation this morning was the most interesting conversation I’ve heard in a long time. Burns is such an amazing story teller and we are fortunate that PBS has given him a venue to share those stories. Can’t wait for his newest - the Am Revolution
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Juneteenth went uncelebrated by the White House. That alone says everything you need to know about this regime.
June 20, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Juneteenth went uncelebrated by the White House. That alone says everything you need to know about this regime.
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My kids know an American flag when they see one – but they don't yet know all that it represents.
When they're old enough, here is what I'm going to tell them:
When they're old enough, here is what I'm going to tell them:
June 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM
My kids know an American flag when they see one – but they don't yet know all that it represents.
When they're old enough, here is what I'm going to tell them:
When they're old enough, here is what I'm going to tell them:
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While Elon Musk and Donald Trump continue their public break up and tear down, the real story is the man replacing Musk at DOGE: Russell Vought.
Democracy Docket dug into Vought and his plans to wreak havoc on millions of Americans. Fund reporting that focuses on facts and cuts through the noise.
Democracy Docket dug into Vought and his plans to wreak havoc on millions of Americans. Fund reporting that focuses on facts and cuts through the noise.
Meet Russell Vought, the New Face of the DOGE Agenda
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
June 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
While Elon Musk and Donald Trump continue their public break up and tear down, the real story is the man replacing Musk at DOGE: Russell Vought.
Democracy Docket dug into Vought and his plans to wreak havoc on millions of Americans. Fund reporting that focuses on facts and cuts through the noise.
Democracy Docket dug into Vought and his plans to wreak havoc on millions of Americans. Fund reporting that focuses on facts and cuts through the noise.
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I was suggesting something similar 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘰! 😎
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America: Do I have to do 𝘢𝘭𝘭 your thinking for you? 🤷
👉Convince at least 9 GOP House Reps to vote to oust Mike then become independents.
👉Convince at least 4 GOP Sens to become independents then oust John.
👉Stop the WH in its tracks!
👉Bonus points for convincing 16 GOP Sens to impeach the bastard!😏
👉Convince at least 9 GOP House Reps to vote to oust Mike then become independents.
👉Convince at least 4 GOP Sens to become independents then oust John.
👉Stop the WH in its tracks!
👉Bonus points for convincing 16 GOP Sens to impeach the bastard!😏
April 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I was suggesting something similar 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘰! 😎
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NEW: The Board of Immigration Appeals has been formally reduced from 28 members to 15 members, an action which "coincidentally" purges every single Board member appointed during the Biden administration.
This comes as the BIA faces record backlogs — which will now get much worse.
This comes as the BIA faces record backlogs — which will now get much worse.
![DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Executive Office for Immigration Review
8 CFR Part 1003
[EOIR 25-AB34; AG Order No. 6224-2025]
RIN 1125-AB34
Reducing the Size of the Board of Immigration Appeals
AGENCY: Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of Justice.
ACTION: Interim final rule with request for comments.
SUMMARY: This interim final rule (“IFR”) amends the Department of Justice (“Department”)
regulations relating to the organization of the Board of Immigration Appeals (“Board” or “BIA”)
by reducing the Board to 15 members.
DATES: Effective date: This IFR is effective [INSERT DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE
FEDERAL REGISTER]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2vtbmhmrwzbqcfv4we4uxzzt/bafkreicgrl7bgkdkzsngwmxz56jgedp4lrbm5tivttj4q2zqcqtetb3w6u@jpeg)
April 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
NEW: The Board of Immigration Appeals has been formally reduced from 28 members to 15 members, an action which "coincidentally" purges every single Board member appointed during the Biden administration.
This comes as the BIA faces record backlogs — which will now get much worse.
This comes as the BIA faces record backlogs — which will now get much worse.
I notice that so many “tweets” and “EO” documents are created after sunset. I really is true that “democracy dies in darkness”. It’s time we all started shining our lights! 🌞 Check your local area for planned demonstrations on April 5th!
March 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I notice that so many “tweets” and “EO” documents are created after sunset. I really is true that “democracy dies in darkness”. It’s time we all started shining our lights! 🌞 Check your local area for planned demonstrations on April 5th!
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Together, we have the power to stop MAGA’s takeover.
Hands Off! South Michigan Fights Back!
Saturday, April 5
11:30-1 pm
Lenawee County Old Courthouse
301 N Main Street
Adrian, MI 49221
Hands Off! South Michigan Fights Back!
Saturday, April 5
11:30-1 pm
Lenawee County Old Courthouse
301 N Main Street
Adrian, MI 49221
March 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Together, we have the power to stop MAGA’s takeover.
Hands Off! South Michigan Fights Back!
Saturday, April 5
11:30-1 pm
Lenawee County Old Courthouse
301 N Main Street
Adrian, MI 49221
Hands Off! South Michigan Fights Back!
Saturday, April 5
11:30-1 pm
Lenawee County Old Courthouse
301 N Main Street
Adrian, MI 49221
VOA has been silenced. Reminder that NPR is having its spring fundraiser. Support the balanced media that exists so that it can continue (whichever one you use). Small acts of resistance add up.
March 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
VOA has been silenced. Reminder that NPR is having its spring fundraiser. Support the balanced media that exists so that it can continue (whichever one you use). Small acts of resistance add up.
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Literally a month ago, we got news that an mRNA vaccine showed promise against pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest
Not enough words to describe how willfully destructive this is
Not enough words to describe how willfully destructive this is
Exclusive: NIH officials have advised scientists to remove reference to mRNA vaccines from their grant applications, in expectation the Trump administration intends to abandon most research in the field.
By @arthurallen202.bsky.social
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
By @arthurallen202.bsky.social
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Scientists Say NIH Officials Told Them To Scrub mRNA References on Grants - KFF Health News
Two senior scientists say National Institutes of Health officials advised them to remove references to mRNA vaccines in grant applications, and they fear the Trump administration will abandon a promis...
kffhealthnews.org
March 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Literally a month ago, we got news that an mRNA vaccine showed promise against pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest
Not enough words to describe how willfully destructive this is
Not enough words to describe how willfully destructive this is
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The argument behind President Trump’s executive order banning DEI initiatives is that America has eliminated racism and no one is held back by race. But Cari Dominguez says employment data doesn’t support that. https://cbsn.ws/4bzDaZu
March 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The argument behind President Trump’s executive order banning DEI initiatives is that America has eliminated racism and no one is held back by race. But Cari Dominguez says employment data doesn’t support that. https://cbsn.ws/4bzDaZu
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Retired service band members united to play in concert with young musicians after their show was canceled due to President Trump’s executive order ending DEI programs. https://cbsn.ws/4iaHcKm
March 16, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Retired service band members united to play in concert with young musicians after their show was canceled due to President Trump’s executive order ending DEI programs. https://cbsn.ws/4iaHcKm
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My fellow Americans, we officially hit a new low today.
Thanks to felon Trump’s all out assault on democracy, we are now on a civil rights loss warning list with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan & Serbia.
Nonviolent civil resistance is a must!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Thanks to felon Trump’s all out assault on democracy, we are now on a civil rights loss warning list with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan & Serbia.
Nonviolent civil resistance is a must!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms
Civicus, an international non-profit, puts country alongside Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan and Serbia
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM
My fellow Americans, we officially hit a new low today.
Thanks to felon Trump’s all out assault on democracy, we are now on a civil rights loss warning list with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan & Serbia.
Nonviolent civil resistance is a must!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Thanks to felon Trump’s all out assault on democracy, we are now on a civil rights loss warning list with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan & Serbia.
Nonviolent civil resistance is a must!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Legal counsel representing federal employees is now being targeted by the Trump administration. Law firms are receiving a clear message that retaliation is possible for those advocating on behalf of individuals or groups opposing the administration’s agenda.
March 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Legal counsel representing federal employees is now being targeted by the Trump administration. Law firms are receiving a clear message that retaliation is possible for those advocating on behalf of individuals or groups opposing the administration’s agenda.
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Have you heard about the SAVE Act? It's the newest effort at voter suppression by the House GOP & it's important for all of us. If you're a married woman or someone who doesn't have their birth certificate/passport handy, you're especially going to want to see this. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
February 17, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Have you heard about the SAVE Act? It's the newest effort at voter suppression by the House GOP & it's important for all of us. If you're a married woman or someone who doesn't have their birth certificate/passport handy, you're especially going to want to see this. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
I know that in the past governmental representatives had Town halls or coffee hours. Is it just me or have they stopped this? It looks like the only way to get any event information is to sign up for their newsletter.
February 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I know that in the past governmental representatives had Town halls or coffee hours. Is it just me or have they stopped this? It looks like the only way to get any event information is to sign up for their newsletter.
I just was just on Facebook, and put a comment on post with a website link to the League of Women Voters in Ohio. It was taken down within 30 seconds.
And so it begins…
And so it begins…
January 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I just was just on Facebook, and put a comment on post with a website link to the League of Women Voters in Ohio. It was taken down within 30 seconds.
And so it begins…
And so it begins…
Isn’t “DEI” just shorthand for “love your neighbor as yourself“?
January 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Isn’t “DEI” just shorthand for “love your neighbor as yourself“?