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Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5

@jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social

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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. In fact, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead No DMs: let’s talk on Bluesky

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Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · Nov 13

I’m a Massachusetts Independent running for Governors Council in District 5 ⚡️. Over 62% of registered voters in MA are Independent and it’s time:
For Change
To place Independents in local offices
To allow the people to have a voice in their government
To move forward in a new direction.

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Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 8h

Walking my rescue dog Sammy. Fortunately I live next to greenlawn cemetery which welcomes dogs. It’s beautiful and you’ll never know who you’ll run into.

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Congresswoman Grace Meng @meng.house.gov · 12h

Furloughed federal employees are guaranteed back pay under the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act.

Any attempt to withhold their pay once the GOP reopens the government is illegal.

Scoop: White House memo says furloughed federal workers aren't entitled to backpay

A move to deny backpay to up to 750,000 furloughed workers would dramatically escalate Trump's pressure on Democrats to end the shutdown.

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Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 12h

Mike Johnson Condemns Bad Bunny Super Bowl Choice, Floats Wild Replacement - HuffPost
Role models Mike: Bad Bunny is a great role model:
Family oriented
Catholic, sang in the church choir
Successful, funny and kind
Why do you dislike family values Mike?

Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 12h

Uber driver arrested in connection with fire that leveled Pacific Palisades, killing 12 people - Los Angeles Times
Florida Man

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Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 15h

👇. Well done. 👏👏👏👏

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1d

We busted a major drug trafficking ring in Central New York.

17 individuals have been indicted, and we recovered over 23 pounds of fentanyl, 12 pounds of methamphetamine, and nearly four pounds of cocaine.

We'll continue to combat the opioid crisis and protect New Yorkers.

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Congresswoman Grace Meng @meng.house.gov · 15h

Our community lost a hero to 9/11-related complications earlier this year.

Gene Kelty was at Ground Zero and proudly served in the FDNY for 40 years. A family man & a dedicated leader in Queens, his legacy will never be forgotten.

We are eternally grateful for all he gave to this community.

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Nash Is Here for It @nashishereforit.bsky.social · 1d

Did anyone else see this today and wonder wtf happened?

Oopsie, Stephen.

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Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 15h

Trump will change its name to the Department of Crime.

Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 15h

👇. Trumps America
Mike Johnson approves.

Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 15h

👇. Trumps America

Mark Lemley @marklemley.bsky.social · 17h

Chicago PD: arrest these motherfuckers threatening civilians. Put them in jail. Let the courts sort it out

Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 1d

www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/ju...
These people are insane.

Homeland Security Secretary Noem says migrant cannibal ‘started to eat himself’

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said an illegal immigrant cannibal who was being deported suddenly “started to eat himself.”

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Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 1d

It just shows that with the GOP controlling the White House, Senate and house, they still can’t run the government effectively. Weak and incompetent party

Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 1d

Claire McCaskill stated to Nicole Wallace- Bondi is charging Coney with lying to our Senate and, today, Bondi sat before the Senate and lied.

Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 1d

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

"This is supposed to be an oversight hearing" -- Schiff helpfully ticks through all of the incriminating questions -- and there are many of them -- that Bondi refused to answer during today's hearing

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Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 1d

👏👏👏

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Durbin: "What has taken place since January 20, 2025, would make even President Nixon recoil. This is your legacy, AG Bondi."

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1d

Real estate investors bought one-third of all single-family residential homes sold in the second quarter of 2025.

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Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 1d

I watched about 15 minutes and she refused to answer a lot of questions but she was able to quote a lot of talking points. I won’t answer to what Trump told me but he’s the most transparent President ever.

Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 1d

Interesting

The Frito Bandito @thefritobanditoo.bsky.social · 2d

Guys, every person you see on Fox News in a mask is just Robert O'Neill, retired Navy Seal and occasional Fox News contributor. He's the former Antifa, former Gazan, former gang member. His eyes are very unique.

Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 2d

👇. Trumps America

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

ICE is firing pepper bullets and deploying smoke grenades in Portland, even though protesters are remaining in their designated area and peacefully dancing.

Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 2d

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NJ 'stalker, killer' Vincent Battiloro is a Charlie Kirk fan, ranted against two girls on livestream before killing them in road rage - The Times of India

US News: Social media is on fire over the silence from the Republicans on 17-year-old Vincent Battiloro, a MAGA and Charlie Kirk fan, who has been charged with.

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Bob Lawrence 💙 @trumpluvsobama.bsky.social · 2d

👍🥰 Dogs

Insta Science @instascience.bsky.social · 2d

His human didn't need to say anything; the dog took care of everything. #dog #dogday #bluesky

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Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 2d

The CDC says people must consult a health professional before getting COVID shot - NPR
Rising health costs and mandatory health consults to get a vaccine- with the GoP it’s all about ways to squeeze money from people.

Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 2d

What the F## is the matter with Kristi Noem. History will portray her honestly and it won’t be kind. Her children and grandchildren will bear her shame.

Jody Elliott LMHC 4District 5 @jodyelliottlmhc.bsky.social · 2d

I like J B Pritzker.