Gin Jackson
@ginjackson.bsky.social
Higher Ed professional. Enjoys hiking, reading, photography, good food and exploring new places
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In thinking about what you can do this year, keep this in mind:
Showing up at protests has real impact!
Showing up at protests has real impact!
How effective is protesting? According to historians and political scientists: very
From emancipation to women’s suffrage, civil rights and BLM, mass movement has shaped the arc of US history
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
In thinking about what you can do this year, keep this in mind:
Showing up at protests has real impact!
Showing up at protests has real impact!
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55 Seats in the Senate & nearly 260 in the House.
Register to vote today, so that we can turn 2026 into a progressive tsunami & have a Congress that defends the rights of everyone in this country & puts We the People before corporate profit.
Register to vote today, so that we can turn 2026 into a progressive tsunami & have a Congress that defends the rights of everyone in this country & puts We the People before corporate profit.
December 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
55 Seats in the Senate & nearly 260 in the House.
Register to vote today, so that we can turn 2026 into a progressive tsunami & have a Congress that defends the rights of everyone in this country & puts We the People before corporate profit.
Register to vote today, so that we can turn 2026 into a progressive tsunami & have a Congress that defends the rights of everyone in this country & puts We the People before corporate profit.
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one thing i think is true is that republicans assumed that democrats would not respond in kind and that the forceful pushback spooked them (a lesson to learn here, perhaps)
Trump's corrupt scheme to rig 2026 is suddenly falling apart:
*Court strikes down Texas GOP gerrymander
*Indiana GOP lacks votes to redraw map
*Big Dem win in Virginia could give Ds more seats
On the pod, DLCC head Heather Williams is informative on what's next:
newrepublic.com/article/2033...
*Court strikes down Texas GOP gerrymander
*Indiana GOP lacks votes to redraw map
*Big Dem win in Virginia could give Ds more seats
On the pod, DLCC head Heather Williams is informative on what's next:
newrepublic.com/article/2033...
Trump’s Plot to Rig 2026 Is Falling Apart, and Boy Is He Mad About It
As the Trump-GOP scheme to gerrymander the midterms suddenly faces big new setbacks, a Democratic operative who’s leading in these fights explains why the battle isn’t over—and what must happen now.
newrepublic.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
one thing i think is true is that republicans assumed that democrats would not respond in kind and that the forceful pushback spooked them (a lesson to learn here, perhaps)
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Kansas Republicans couldn’t rally enough support to call a special session.
Trump’s Gerrymandering Scheme Fails in Another Red State
Kansas Republicans couldn’t rally enough support to call a special session.
newrepublic.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Kansas Republicans couldn’t rally enough support to call a special session.
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Donald Trump has poked the bear and now California is going to allow voters to punch back. If Texas can redraw their congressional maps to give Republicans more seats in Congress, California can redraw theirs for Democrats. On Nov 4th #VoteYesOnProp50 we have to fight🔥with🔥🔥
October 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Donald Trump has poked the bear and now California is going to allow voters to punch back. If Texas can redraw their congressional maps to give Republicans more seats in Congress, California can redraw theirs for Democrats. On Nov 4th #VoteYesOnProp50 we have to fight🔥with🔥🔥
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Boom freaking Boom - hello Constitution its’s been awhile 🔥
October 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Boom freaking Boom - hello Constitution its’s been awhile 🔥
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Arizona announces they are suing Mike Johnson for refusing to swear in Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva.
She is the final vote needed to release the Epstein files.
She is the final vote needed to release the Epstein files.
October 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Arizona announces they are suing Mike Johnson for refusing to swear in Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva.
She is the final vote needed to release the Epstein files.
She is the final vote needed to release the Epstein files.
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Folks are asking what to do about the One Special Boy's AI vids and whether they should share them:
MOCK THEM WITHOUT SHARING.
This creates what an enthymeme, where readers have to SUPPLY PART OF THE REFERENT to understand what you are mocking. An enthymeme is the STRONGEST form of persuasion.
MOCK THEM WITHOUT SHARING.
This creates what an enthymeme, where readers have to SUPPLY PART OF THE REFERENT to understand what you are mocking. An enthymeme is the STRONGEST form of persuasion.
October 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Folks are asking what to do about the One Special Boy's AI vids and whether they should share them:
MOCK THEM WITHOUT SHARING.
This creates what an enthymeme, where readers have to SUPPLY PART OF THE REFERENT to understand what you are mocking. An enthymeme is the STRONGEST form of persuasion.
MOCK THEM WITHOUT SHARING.
This creates what an enthymeme, where readers have to SUPPLY PART OF THE REFERENT to understand what you are mocking. An enthymeme is the STRONGEST form of persuasion.
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On October 18th, we say #NoKings
YouTube video by Home of the Brave
www.youtube.com
October 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Good news for transgender people at MIT.
Unlike some prestigious universities, MIT has defied the Trump administration and refused its attempt to pressure the university into banning transgender people from bathrooms.
The latest from reporter S. Baum.
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Unlike some prestigious universities, MIT has defied the Trump administration and refused its attempt to pressure the university into banning transgender people from bathrooms.
The latest from reporter S. Baum.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
MIT Rejects Trump’s Bid to Institute Trans Bathroom, Athletics Ban
“A government that can reward colleges and universities for speech it favors today can punish them for speech it dislikes tomorrow.”
www.erininthemorning.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Good news for transgender people at MIT.
Unlike some prestigious universities, MIT has defied the Trump administration and refused its attempt to pressure the university into banning transgender people from bathrooms.
The latest from reporter S. Baum.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Unlike some prestigious universities, MIT has defied the Trump administration and refused its attempt to pressure the university into banning transgender people from bathrooms.
The latest from reporter S. Baum.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Did anyone else get vampire vibes from JD Vance talking about how Milwaukee should invite the national guard?
a close up of a man 's face with red eyes and sweat coming out of his nose .
ALT: a close up of a man 's face with red eyes and sweat coming out of his nose .
media.tenor.com
August 29, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Did anyone else get vampire vibes from JD Vance talking about how Milwaukee should invite the national guard?
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Statement on Donald Trump’s baseless attack on Dr. Lisa Cook.
August 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Statement on Donald Trump’s baseless attack on Dr. Lisa Cook.
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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will challenge her removal, her attorney said Tuesday, arguing President Donald Trump “has no authority” to fire her, reports @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social.
Fired Fed board member to sue Trump to stay in role • West Virginia Watch
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will challenge her removal, her attorney said, arguing President Trump “has no authority” to fire her.
westvirginiawatch.com
August 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will challenge her removal, her attorney said Tuesday, arguing President Donald Trump “has no authority” to fire her, reports @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social.
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I know you, Chicago — and I know you’re up to the difficult time we have ahead, thanks to this President.
August 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I know you, Chicago — and I know you’re up to the difficult time we have ahead, thanks to this President.
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WIN: A federal court rules that the Mississippi Supreme Court electoral map violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voting strength. Mississippi must now redraw its map to comply with Section 2.
🚨 White v. State Board of Election Commissioners
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
August 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
WIN: A federal court rules that the Mississippi Supreme Court electoral map violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voting strength. Mississippi must now redraw its map to comply with Section 2.
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U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher of Maryland became the second judge this week to deal the Trump admin a legal setback.
Another Trump appointee deals legal blow to president's agenda
www.newsweek.com
August 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher of Maryland became the second judge this week to deal the Trump admin a legal setback.
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BREAKING: A judge halted Trump’s bid to seize control of D.C. police, saying AG Pam Bondi likely broke federal law by trying to replace the chief.
Bondi backed down, scrapping the takeover but keeping orders on immigration + homelessness.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social & @yuniorarivas.bsky.social
Bondi backed down, scrapping the takeover but keeping orders on immigration + homelessness.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social & @yuniorarivas.bsky.social
Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Replace D.C. Police Commissioner
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
August 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
BREAKING: A judge halted Trump’s bid to seize control of D.C. police, saying AG Pam Bondi likely broke federal law by trying to replace the chief.
Bondi backed down, scrapping the takeover but keeping orders on immigration + homelessness.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social & @yuniorarivas.bsky.social
Bondi backed down, scrapping the takeover but keeping orders on immigration + homelessness.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social & @yuniorarivas.bsky.social
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Talarico and Texas Dems break quorum to Halt Gerrymandering Vote.
August 3, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Talarico and Texas Dems break quorum to Halt Gerrymandering Vote.
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NEW: We interviewed nine Venezuelan men who were sent to CECOT by the Trump administration.
Some said their feelings about what happened were still raw.
All of the men said they were abused physically and mentally during their imprisonment.
Some said their feelings about what happened were still raw.
All of the men said they were abused physically and mentally during their imprisonment.
Now That They’re Free, Venezuelan Men Want the World to Know What They Endured in CECOT
Venezuelan men deported by the Trump administration say they endured months of physical and mental abuse inside a Salvadoran prison. Though happy to be home, they say the fact that they were released ...
www.propublica.org
July 30, 2025 at 10:14 AM
NEW: We interviewed nine Venezuelan men who were sent to CECOT by the Trump administration.
Some said their feelings about what happened were still raw.
All of the men said they were abused physically and mentally during their imprisonment.
Some said their feelings about what happened were still raw.
All of the men said they were abused physically and mentally during their imprisonment.
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We have a choice. We can let fear and doom dominate our lives, or we can organize, align with like-minded groups, get our messaging on point, and fight the cruelty and inhumanity that pervade the GOP and Oval Office.
Rest when you need to and come back strong for Project 2026.
Rest when you need to and come back strong for Project 2026.
Jeffries: I think it was because the framers of this great country, they were fed up with project 1775. So they implemented project 1776.. Understand what our journey teaches us is after project 2025 comes project 2026. And you will have an opportunity to end this national nightmare
July 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
We have a choice. We can let fear and doom dominate our lives, or we can organize, align with like-minded groups, get our messaging on point, and fight the cruelty and inhumanity that pervade the GOP and Oval Office.
Rest when you need to and come back strong for Project 2026.
Rest when you need to and come back strong for Project 2026.
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Ask yourself why Rolling Stone is the only outlet performing this obvious public service.
• Mamdani is not in the country illegally
• He does not have any connection to 9/11 or jihadist terrorism
• Mamdani hasn’t actually said or done anything antisemitic
• He did not call to ‘globalize the intifada’
• He’s not a communist
• He does not have any connection to 9/11 or jihadist terrorism
• Mamdani hasn’t actually said or done anything antisemitic
• He did not call to ‘globalize the intifada’
• He’s not a communist
Debunking All the B.S. About Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York, is facing a wave of Islamophobic misinformation attacking his character and politics
www.rollingstone.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Ask yourself why Rolling Stone is the only outlet performing this obvious public service.
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Because the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision is rooted in state law, SCOTUS cannot reverse it. Reproductive freedom has been restored in Wisconsin … but only for as long as its citizens continue to elect liberal state Supreme Court justices.
July 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Because the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision is rooted in state law, SCOTUS cannot reverse it. Reproductive freedom has been restored in Wisconsin … but only for as long as its citizens continue to elect liberal state Supreme Court justices.
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June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025
After the Supreme Court today decided the case of Trump v.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
June 28, 2025 at 4:08 AM
June 27, 2025
Check out the Teaching Hard History podcast
www.learningforjustice.org/podcasts/teaching-hard-history
www.learningforjustice.org/podcasts/teaching-hard-history
June 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Check out the Teaching Hard History podcast
www.learningforjustice.org/podcasts/teaching-hard-history
www.learningforjustice.org/podcasts/teaching-hard-history
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Organizers are calling for Americans to attend demonstrations across the country to protest President Trump on his 79th birthday.
Map and list of cities hosting "No Kings" protests against Trump on June 14
www.newsweek.com
June 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Organizers are calling for Americans to attend demonstrations across the country to protest President Trump on his 79th birthday.