Betsy Grimm-Howell
@gheliz.bsky.social
Homesick Midwesterner... Blue Dot in Western NC. 🏳️🌈 🧶 ☯️ ⚖️ Posting mostly political outrage and legal stuff with the occasional cute animal video or knitting tutorial for sanity...
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Betsy Grimm-Howell
@gheliz.bsky.social
· Jan 20
Hi! My very first post on BlueSky on this frigid MLK Day 2025. "Difficult and painful as it is, we must walk on in the days ahead with an audacious faith in the future.” - MLK, Jr.
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The discharge petition to release the Epstein files has passed the House, only one Republican voted no.
Some other good news —
A Trump appointed judge just blocked the gerrymandered maps in TX. TX will have to use the previous map for 2026 midterms.
Keep the glimmers coming 😊
Some other good news —
A Trump appointed judge just blocked the gerrymandered maps in TX. TX will have to use the previous map for 2026 midterms.
Keep the glimmers coming 😊
November 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The discharge petition to release the Epstein files has passed the House, only one Republican voted no.
Some other good news —
A Trump appointed judge just blocked the gerrymandered maps in TX. TX will have to use the previous map for 2026 midterms.
Keep the glimmers coming 😊
Some other good news —
A Trump appointed judge just blocked the gerrymandered maps in TX. TX will have to use the previous map for 2026 midterms.
Keep the glimmers coming 😊
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November 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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The reason people think the Democratic Party doesn't actually stand for anything is because it doesn't.
November 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The reason people think the Democratic Party doesn't actually stand for anything is because it doesn't.
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Same.
MAMDANI: "I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life, but let tonight be the last time I utter his name ...."
November 5, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Same.
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If your government thinks the Pope “doesn’t know what he’s talking about” when he defends migrants’ dignity, the world should see the warning sign. The US is no longer leading on human rights. It’s suppressing them.
November 5, 2025 at 7:12 AM
If your government thinks the Pope “doesn’t know what he’s talking about” when he defends migrants’ dignity, the world should see the warning sign. The US is no longer leading on human rights. It’s suppressing them.
Republicans getting ousted for becoming the party of fascism... 👍🏻
November 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Republicans getting ousted for becoming the party of fascism... 👍🏻
😂
TO THE ATTENTION OF THE MAGPIE OUTSIDE MY WINDOW:
Dear sir,
As a bird, it must be hilarious to make a dog lose his mind every day, at the same time, with nothing more than your beak.
However, some of us live *inside* the house with him.
Sincerely,
The lady who provides you roasted nuts
Dear sir,
As a bird, it must be hilarious to make a dog lose his mind every day, at the same time, with nothing more than your beak.
However, some of us live *inside* the house with him.
Sincerely,
The lady who provides you roasted nuts
November 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
😂
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The DC Sandwich Thrower''s trial started today.
His lawyers say it's retaliation since the CBP agent hit with the sandwich was not injured.
The federal agent who shot Rev. David Black with a pepper ball at point-blank range faces zero charges.
A sandwich gets more accountability than a cop.
His lawyers say it's retaliation since the CBP agent hit with the sandwich was not injured.
The federal agent who shot Rev. David Black with a pepper ball at point-blank range faces zero charges.
A sandwich gets more accountability than a cop.
November 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The DC Sandwich Thrower''s trial started today.
His lawyers say it's retaliation since the CBP agent hit with the sandwich was not injured.
The federal agent who shot Rev. David Black with a pepper ball at point-blank range faces zero charges.
A sandwich gets more accountability than a cop.
His lawyers say it's retaliation since the CBP agent hit with the sandwich was not injured.
The federal agent who shot Rev. David Black with a pepper ball at point-blank range faces zero charges.
A sandwich gets more accountability than a cop.
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Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old progressive with a commanding lead in the New York City mayoral race, has placed universal child care at the center of his campaign, returning to it again and again as one of a few key policies that could redefine what City Hall delivers.
Zohran Mamdani’s child care gamble
Can the NYC mayoral race prove it’s a winning issue?
www.vox.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old progressive with a commanding lead in the New York City mayoral race, has placed universal child care at the center of his campaign, returning to it again and again as one of a few key policies that could redefine what City Hall delivers.
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The far right want you to believe that immigration causes an explosion of crime.
It's simply untrue.
Crime has gone down - and crucially, we are a markedly less violent society than we once were.
It's simply untrue.
Crime has gone down - and crucially, we are a markedly less violent society than we once were.
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The far right want you to believe that immigration causes an explosion of crime.
It's simply untrue.
Crime has gone down - and crucially, we are a markedly less violent society than we once were.
It's simply untrue.
Crime has gone down - and crucially, we are a markedly less violent society than we once were.
Wow!
Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.
November 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Wow!
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🚨 Our veterans spent months, sometimes years away from their families and friends to protect our country, our homeland. To see the angst they feel now, knowing what has been destroyed by this administration is worse than sickening or tragic — it is an abomination. They deserve SO MUCH BETTER! 💔 1/2
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
🚨 Our veterans spent months, sometimes years away from their families and friends to protect our country, our homeland. To see the angst they feel now, knowing what has been destroyed by this administration is worse than sickening or tragic — it is an abomination. They deserve SO MUCH BETTER! 💔 1/2
Without our poll workers and election officials, democracy could not happen. Thank you all!!
We just want to take a moment to thank all the poll workers today. It’s been a hectic day, and we know everyone is working hard to keep things running smoothly! 💚
November 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Without our poll workers and election officials, democracy could not happen. Thank you all!!
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Cuomo, the man who resigned in disgrace after a state attorney general’s report found that he had sexually harassed nearly a dozen women, was asked if he had any regrets.
He said he regretted not being better at social media.
He said he regretted not being better at social media.
Zohran Mamdani drags the Democratic Party into the future
This was a local race with national implications, whether the party's leaders liked it or not.
www.motherjones.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Cuomo, the man who resigned in disgrace after a state attorney general’s report found that he had sexually harassed nearly a dozen women, was asked if he had any regrets.
He said he regretted not being better at social media.
He said he regretted not being better at social media.
Truth
Somewhere near downtown LA, no lies told — blue states keep MAGA country afloat. 🔥
“You just keep on using me until you use me up.”
“You just keep on using me until you use me up.”
November 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Truth
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Americans are soundly rejecting Trump’s out-of-control deportation agenda.
Huge opening here for @democrats.org to go on offense with an affirmative case for immigration.
Huge opening here for @democrats.org to go on offense with an affirmative case for immigration.
Q: We're seeing something unprecedented in the US with these mass deportations. Is that a factor at all in your vote for Mikie Sherrill?
Voter: Of course, it's a big factor. We're people. My mom was an immigrant, my grandparents are immigrants. It's just not right.
Voter: Of course, it's a big factor. We're people. My mom was an immigrant, my grandparents are immigrants. It's just not right.
November 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Americans are soundly rejecting Trump’s out-of-control deportation agenda.
Huge opening here for @democrats.org to go on offense with an affirmative case for immigration.
Huge opening here for @democrats.org to go on offense with an affirmative case for immigration.
😮 Go, Georgia!!!
Georgia Democrats had not won a statewide race that wasn't for a federal office since 2006.
They won two races tonight, both against GOP incumbents.
The margins? 62% to 38% in both.
They won two races tonight, both against GOP incumbents.
The margins? 62% to 38% in both.
November 5, 2025 at 10:38 AM
😮 Go, Georgia!!!
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Snapshot of tonight:
•Mamdani wins NYC Mayor
•CA passes Prop 50 Redistricting
•Maine votes NO on voter ID laws, YES on red flag laws
•VA Dems Sweep statewides & pick up 10+ seats in House
•Cincy reelects Mayor Pureval, beats JD Vance’s brother 78-21
Embrace victory tonight. Get to work tomorrow.❤️✊🏽
•Mamdani wins NYC Mayor
•CA passes Prop 50 Redistricting
•Maine votes NO on voter ID laws, YES on red flag laws
•VA Dems Sweep statewides & pick up 10+ seats in House
•Cincy reelects Mayor Pureval, beats JD Vance’s brother 78-21
Embrace victory tonight. Get to work tomorrow.❤️✊🏽
November 5, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Snapshot of tonight:
•Mamdani wins NYC Mayor
•CA passes Prop 50 Redistricting
•Maine votes NO on voter ID laws, YES on red flag laws
•VA Dems Sweep statewides & pick up 10+ seats in House
•Cincy reelects Mayor Pureval, beats JD Vance’s brother 78-21
Embrace victory tonight. Get to work tomorrow.❤️✊🏽
•Mamdani wins NYC Mayor
•CA passes Prop 50 Redistricting
•Maine votes NO on voter ID laws, YES on red flag laws
•VA Dems Sweep statewides & pick up 10+ seats in House
•Cincy reelects Mayor Pureval, beats JD Vance’s brother 78-21
Embrace victory tonight. Get to work tomorrow.❤️✊🏽
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And they’re calling it—Abigail Spanberger has defeated Winsome Earle Sears & will be the first woman to ever serve as governor in the state of Virginia.
Supermoon is high & bright tonight y’all, a sign of new things to come. 💙
Supermoon is high & bright tonight y’all, a sign of new things to come. 💙
November 5, 2025 at 12:51 AM
And they’re calling it—Abigail Spanberger has defeated Winsome Earle Sears & will be the first woman to ever serve as governor in the state of Virginia.
Supermoon is high & bright tonight y’all, a sign of new things to come. 💙
Supermoon is high & bright tonight y’all, a sign of new things to come. 💙
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Zohran is New York’s next Mayor. I’m so unbelievably proud of @votersoftomorrow.org’s New York City chapter who organized every single Gen Zer they could find to defeat Andrew Cuomo.
November 5, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Zohran is New York’s next Mayor. I’m so unbelievably proud of @votersoftomorrow.org’s New York City chapter who organized every single Gen Zer they could find to defeat Andrew Cuomo.
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The backlog of defendants deemed unfit for trial keeps growing — average wait times for a specialized state facility have almost doubled.
Even with more money and new programs, only a few are receiving the help they need each month. From @themarshallproject.org:
Even with more money and new programs, only a few are receiving the help they need each month. From @themarshallproject.org:
Missouri woman loses home while waiting in jail for mental health treatment
A backlog of defendants deemed mentally unfit for trial persists in Missouri despite public policy changes to address the crisis.
www.stlpr.org
November 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The backlog of defendants deemed unfit for trial keeps growing — average wait times for a specialized state facility have almost doubled.
Even with more money and new programs, only a few are receiving the help they need each month. From @themarshallproject.org:
Even with more money and new programs, only a few are receiving the help they need each month. From @themarshallproject.org:
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We've got reporters and producers out in the field today as federal immigration agents start amassing in the Bay Area. Follow us for more updates.
October 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We've got reporters and producers out in the field today as federal immigration agents start amassing in the Bay Area. Follow us for more updates.
I will be following this case. Outrageous behavior by the National Guard!
ACLU-DC’s Michael Perloff: “[G]overnment officials can't punish you for making them the punchline. That's really the whole point of the First Amendment.”
October 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I will be following this case. Outrageous behavior by the National Guard!