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Alliance Against Gun Violence and Gun Violence Ticker. @gunviolenceticker.bsky.social · 4h

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Gloria Pan @glopan.bsky.social · 4h

Toxic gun culture that told them guns made them powerful.

Gloria Pan @glopan.bsky.social · 7h

At least they don't outright lie.

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Teri G @terilg.bsky.social · 8h

Great but chilling column.

“We should be exceedingly clear:
There is no crisis in Chicago that requires the Nat’l Guard. To the extent that there is civil instability in Chicago it has been caused by Trump’s surge of federal agents into the city & their lawless assault on the citizens of Chicago”

Emergency Triad: The Chicago Rubicon and What Comes Next

We aren’t at the worst-case scenario yet. But if you squint, you can see it looming out there, just over the horizon.

www.thebulwark.com

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Gloria Pan @glopan.bsky.social · 7h

"Hostile invasion"

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Po Murray @pomurray.bsky.social · 8h

My friend f/ NY received this 😔 message today.

NY's Essential Plan was established under an optional ACA provision that allows states to create a Basic Health Program for low-income residents who don't qualify for Medicaid. The Essential Plan used ACA premium tax credits, to finance the program.

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Gloria Pan @glopan.bsky.social · 7h

I really am sorry for your friend and all the people getting messages like that because of Trump, but... a whole lot of Republicans should be getting this message too. Hope it's finally a big a wakeup call.

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Gloria Pan @glopan.bsky.social · 9h

Our healthcare system already has too much room for improvement - RFK, Jr. is just the opposite - he's a wrecking ball making it even worse. #MomSky

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Gloria Pan @glopan.bsky.social · 9h

Our healthcare system already has too much room for improvement - RFK, Jr. is just the opposite - he's a wrecking ball making it even worse. And now this #TrumpShutUSDown because Republicans want to take access to healthcare away from millions.

Lisa Maatz @lisamaatz.bsky.social · 11h

From six #surgeonGeneral: "It’s our duty to #warn the nation about #RFKjr.
We took an #oath to declare #dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today." #momsky #Healthcare #vaccines #VaccinesSaveLives www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.

We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Gloria Pan @glopan.bsky.social · 12h

Requiring passports to vote would disenfranchise many seniors and lower income people. Diabolical.

Abbi Lichtenstein @abbij1961.bsky.social · 13h

The US Election Assistance Commission may adopt a rule from the failed SAVE Act requiring passports to register to vote—blocking many eligible voters. It could kill online/mail registration & suppress turnout. Take action now: click the link and submit a comment to protect our freedom to vote! 1/2

Regulations.gov

www.regulations.gov

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Gloria Pan @glopan.bsky.social · 12h

Requiring passports to vote would disenfranchise many seniors and lower income people. Diabolical.

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Lynn Stahl @msbtterswrth.altgov.info · 16h

This is truly an assault on all of us, on our freedoms, our rights, our lives.

This is not hysteria (it never was), or optics or propaganda. It is real. The despot and his cronies must be removed before we no longer have the ability to do so.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 17h

We must all stand up and speak out.

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Keshia Janay @keshiajanay.bsky.social · 16h

To those poor people that have had their lives turned upside down and forever changed - I'm so so sorry you had to go through this because national GOP leaders have decided protecting the gun industry's profits is more important than protecting you.
Please consider attending 👇🏾
#MomSky
#ProudBlue

Newtown Action Alliance @newtownaction.org · 1d

Over 1.3 million Americans have been shot since Sandy Hook.

We invite gun violence survivors impacted by all forms of gun violence from all corners of our nation to register for a 3-day trip to DC to attend the National Vigil For All Victims of Gun Violence.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 1d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Veronica R. MSW, LICSW @tahoeboulder.bsky.social · 1d

Very good read.

#momsky

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

The “dual state” theory was invented to describe Nazis. The Supreme Court could take us there.

Authoritarianism—but make it look like the rule of law.

www.motherjones.com

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Gloria Pan @glopan.bsky.social · 17h

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Gloria Pan @glopan.bsky.social · 17h

Love Chuck’s straight talk(finally!), and the white board. Both have been far too underused.

#MomSky

Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 1d

"So, Democrats have three words for this: no fucking way. It's literally life or death. We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."

This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.

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Gloria Pan @glopan.bsky.social · 17h

Love the straight talk, and the white board! Both have been underused.

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Gloria Pan @glopan.bsky.social · 17h

Movements take time. We must be relentless.

It took decades before the NRA succeeded in changing the public understanding of 2A from a group right into an individual right.

#MomSky

Cat Alyst 🏳️‍⚧️🇨🇦 @catalystmeow.bsky.social · 1d

#USDemocracy #activism
Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin mentions that, sometimes, a resistance movement begins with a few people meeting in a living room:

“Movements don't start with people who have it all figured out.”

How to Build a Movement in 2025

YouTube video by The Ripple Effect Institute

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Gloria Pan @glopan.bsky.social · 17h

It took decades before the NRA succeeded in changing the public understanding of 2A from a group right into an individual right.

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Michelle Leopold 💙🦋🔵🩵 @michelle94904.bsky.social · 1d

CALIFORNIANS: Gov. Gavin Newsom has a few weeks left to decide whether to pass two landmark kids' online safety bills. Please email him today and urge him to support kids!
#MomSky

Tell Gov. Newsom: Protect California Kids!

Gov. Gavin Newsom has a few weeks left to decide whether to pass two landmark kids' online safety bills. Email him today and urge him to support kids!

p2a.co

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Keshia Janay @keshiajanay.bsky.social · 1d

👀Watch @mikiesherrill.bsky.social's debate at 7pm on Oct 8th
✍️register to vote: iwillvote.com/?state=NJ
📱Follow Mikie Sherrill on all her socials
📞call 5 friends & tell them to register to vote too
#NewJersey deserves a Governor who will fight for them, that's why I'm #TeamMikie
#ProudBlue
#MomSky

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 1d

Virginia will always be home. It’s where I went to school, where I met my husband, and where we’re raising our three daughters in Virginia public schools.

I love this Commonwealth — and as Governor, I’ll work tirelessly to lower costs and make life easier for Virginia families.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

Their outrage always seems to skip the actual predators.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 1d

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper raised $14.5 million during the first 65 days of his new Senate campaign — a record-breaking total for a Senate challenger in their first fundraising quarter in one of the most competitive races of 2026.

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