John Paradis ❌👑
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Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
Loyalty to the Constitution. Officers MUST obey the law. #RefuseIllegalOrders #Constitution #Resist #MilitaryOath
November 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Loyalty to the Constitution. Officers MUST obey the law. #RefuseIllegalOrders #Constitution #Resist #MilitaryOath
What a bunch of idiots. So they are not only voting against Mamdani, Bernie and AOC, but Debs, MLK Jr, Einstein, Hellen Keller and Christ. Capitalism is what’s wrong with the world. Youth are voting against these Dems. #Socialism #Love
Full list of Democrats voting to condemn socialism as Zohran Mamdani comes to town
The House of Representatives voted on a resolution condemning socialism ahead of President Trump's meeting with Zohran Mamdani.
www.newsweek.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
What a bunch of idiots. So they are not only voting against Mamdani, Bernie and AOC, but Debs, MLK Jr, Einstein, Hellen Keller and Christ. Capitalism is what’s wrong with the world. Youth are voting against these Dems. #Socialism #Love
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“The fish 🐟 rots from the head. The pig 🐽 is in the Oval Office.” ~ Sophie Gilbert in The Atlantic.
President Piggy
This is what consequence-free misogyny looks like.
www.theatlantic.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
“The fish 🐟 rots from the head. The pig 🐽 is in the Oval Office.” ~ Sophie Gilbert in The Atlantic.
List of despicable a$$holes. I remember that it was Mohammed bin Salman who dismembered Jamal Khashoggi. DISGUSTING. Shame on them.
#Evil
#Sellouts
#Evil
#Sellouts
Who attended the White House dinner for Mohammed bin Salman
As candles flickered and a piano played in the East Room, leaders of the United States’ biggest companies signaled they were open for business with Saudi Arabia.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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Dissent is Patriotism. Do Not Obey Illegal Orders — this is taught in all professional Armed Forces colleges and academies. We trust our military and CIA officers to uphold their oath.
#RefuseIllegalOrders. Stay vigilant and Don’t Give Up The Ship!
#RefuseIllegalOrders. Stay vigilant and Don’t Give Up The Ship!
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
November 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Dissent is Patriotism. Do Not Obey Illegal Orders — this is taught in all professional Armed Forces colleges and academies. We trust our military and CIA officers to uphold their oath.
#RefuseIllegalOrders. Stay vigilant and Don’t Give Up The Ship!
#RefuseIllegalOrders. Stay vigilant and Don’t Give Up The Ship!
See you in court! These Airmen earned their retirement for years of honorable service, unlike Major Pete who has desecrated the meaning of duty, honor, and country. #LoveTransVets #SupportTransgenderMiltary #LGBTQ+
#SueTrump
#SueTrump
Transgender members of the Air Force sue over losing retirement pay
A group of 17 transgender members of the Air Force are suing the U.S. government over what they say is the military’s unlawful revocation of their early retirement pensions and benefits.
apnews.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
See you in court! These Airmen earned their retirement for years of honorable service, unlike Major Pete who has desecrated the meaning of duty, honor, and country. #LoveTransVets #SupportTransgenderMiltary #LGBTQ+
#SueTrump
#SueTrump
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St. Anselm College must be very proud to see their distinguished alumni, Karoline Leavitt, standing strong in defense of a suspected child rapist
and hey Pope, she claims to be a member of your flock
what will it take to excommunicate her?
and hey Pope, she claims to be a member of your flock
what will it take to excommunicate her?
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
St. Anselm College must be very proud to see their distinguished alumni, Karoline Leavitt, standing strong in defense of a suspected child rapist
and hey Pope, she claims to be a member of your flock
what will it take to excommunicate her?
and hey Pope, she claims to be a member of your flock
what will it take to excommunicate her?
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📣 Western MA people #mapoli
Indivisible Northampton-Swing Left Western MA is encouraging people who are able to please donate *funds* to the Foodbank of Western MA. Thank you! Website has a donation page.
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Indivisible Northampton-Swing Left Western MA is encouraging people who are able to please donate *funds* to the Foodbank of Western MA. Thank you! Website has a donation page.
See below 👇
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We launched our new website! 🎉
It’s now easier to navigate, with better accessibility, language support, and a brand new Food Finder Map to help connect folks to food fast. Take a look at: www.foodbankwma.org - and let us know what you think! 🔗😎
It’s now easier to navigate, with better accessibility, language support, and a brand new Food Finder Map to help connect folks to food fast. Take a look at: www.foodbankwma.org - and let us know what you think! 🔗😎
November 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
📣 Western MA people #mapoli
Indivisible Northampton-Swing Left Western MA is encouraging people who are able to please donate *funds* to the Foodbank of Western MA. Thank you! Website has a donation page.
See below 👇
@in-slwm.bsky.social @johnparadis.bsky.social @johnmajercak.bsky.social
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Indivisible Northampton-Swing Left Western MA is encouraging people who are able to please donate *funds* to the Foodbank of Western MA. Thank you! Website has a donation page.
See below 👇
@in-slwm.bsky.social @johnparadis.bsky.social @johnmajercak.bsky.social
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📣Western MA people #mapoli
SAT., NOV 15 @6PM
What I Want You To Know, film about veterans experiences in Iraq & Afghanistan.
Talkback/Q&A with Veteran Tommy Furlong & Director Catie Foertsch.
$10 donation + $5 donation to the Food Bank of Western MA
Register: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
SAT., NOV 15 @6PM
What I Want You To Know, film about veterans experiences in Iraq & Afghanistan.
Talkback/Q&A with Veteran Tommy Furlong & Director Catie Foertsch.
$10 donation + $5 donation to the Food Bank of Western MA
Register: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
What I Want You To Know. · Mobilize
A screening of the documentary about Post 9/11 veterans experiences,
“What I Want You To Know” is an intimate journey alongside Iraq and Afghanistan veterans as they share deeply personal stories fro...
www.mobilize.us
November 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
📣Western MA people #mapoli
SAT., NOV 15 @6PM
What I Want You To Know, film about veterans experiences in Iraq & Afghanistan.
Talkback/Q&A with Veteran Tommy Furlong & Director Catie Foertsch.
$10 donation + $5 donation to the Food Bank of Western MA
Register: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
SAT., NOV 15 @6PM
What I Want You To Know, film about veterans experiences in Iraq & Afghanistan.
Talkback/Q&A with Veteran Tommy Furlong & Director Catie Foertsch.
$10 donation + $5 donation to the Food Bank of Western MA
Register: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
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And the Evangelical Right MAGAts will not say a word. #Shame #Hypocrisy
November 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
And the Evangelical Right MAGAts will not say a word. #Shame #Hypocrisy
We stood strong in Western Mass on Veterans Day to say #NoToICE, #NoToCuts and #NoToMilitarization of our communities.
#VetsSayNo
#SignsOfFascism
#VetsSayNo
#SignsOfFascism
Veterans rally against ICE rise, military on Veterans Day
YouTube video by WWLP-22News
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
We stood strong in Western Mass on Veterans Day to say #NoToICE, #NoToCuts and #NoToMilitarization of our communities.
#VetsSayNo
#SignsOfFascism
#VetsSayNo
#SignsOfFascism
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“When we enlisted in the military, we were proud to serve our country. We never imagined that, after our service, we would have to fight for our own healthcare.” @tennesseelookout.com
Clarksville veterans say care, not cuts to the Veterans Administration, are needed • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee veterans face worsening chronic illnesses as a result of long waits for care and denial of claims from the Veterans Administration.
tennesseelookout.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
“When we enlisted in the military, we were proud to serve our country. We never imagined that, after our service, we would have to fight for our own healthcare.” @tennesseelookout.com
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“This is just not what any of us signed up for, and it's so out of the scope of normal operations,” says J, a member of the Ohio National Guard.
#RightToRefuse #VetsSayNo
#NoICE #NoCuts #NoOccupation www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
#RightToRefuse #VetsSayNo
#NoICE #NoCuts #NoOccupation www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
In an encrypted group chat, National Guard members question Trump deployments
As President Trump's call for National Guard deployments rings out across the U.S., a small contingent of Ohio guard members is quietly expressing concern in an encrypted group chat.
www.npr.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I'm proud to help lead this Solidarity event in my hometown here in Western Massachusetts. Join with me and my fellow Veterans in coming together to take a stand against ICE, the militarization of our cities, and cuts on health care and social services. Find a protest near you! #VetsSayNo
Vets Say No: Take Action to Say No War on Our Cities This Veteran’s Day · May Day Strong
The Veterans Action Team of Indivisible Northampton - Swing Left Western Mass is taking action in solidarity with Vets Say No. (https://www.vetssayno.org/). On Veterans Day, join us at the Coolidge Br...
www.mobilize.us
November 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I'm proud to help lead this Solidarity event in my hometown here in Western Massachusetts. Join with me and my fellow Veterans in coming together to take a stand against ICE, the militarization of our cities, and cuts on health care and social services. Find a protest near you! #VetsSayNo
If Bernie says don’t do it, then don’t do it. Bad on any Dem who caves in!
November 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
If Bernie says don’t do it, then don’t do it. Bad on any Dem who caves in!
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The two National Guardsmen, Captain Dylan Blahna and Staff Sgt. Demi Palcock, said they want no part of deploying to Chicago to help deport immigrants. "This is not what we signed up for...Look at 1930s, 1940s Germany.
MORE OF THIS!!!!
#NationalGuard
MORE OF THIS!!!!
#NationalGuard
October 31, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The two National Guardsmen, Captain Dylan Blahna and Staff Sgt. Demi Palcock, said they want no part of deploying to Chicago to help deport immigrants. "This is not what we signed up for...Look at 1930s, 1940s Germany.
MORE OF THIS!!!!
#NationalGuard
MORE OF THIS!!!!
#NationalGuard
I wrote @Spotify seeking an explanation, and their answer was “we don’t have any information to share.” Then I don’t have my business to share. I took my 50+ playlists and went to Tidal. Easy to use and completely happy with my decision.
#CancelSpotify #DontStreamFascism #StopICEAds
#CancelSpotify #DontStreamFascism #StopICEAds
October 30, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I wrote @Spotify seeking an explanation, and their answer was “we don’t have any information to share.” Then I don’t have my business to share. I took my 50+ playlists and went to Tidal. Easy to use and completely happy with my decision.
#CancelSpotify #DontStreamFascism #StopICEAds
#CancelSpotify #DontStreamFascism #StopICEAds
I'm a military Veteran, and I'll be attending May Day Strong's event, “Vets Say No: Take Action to Say No War on Our Cities This Veteran’s Day” - sign up now to join me! There are events all over the country. Spread the word to Veterans in your family and in your community! #VetsSayNo #MayDayStrong
Vets Say No: Take Action to Say No War on Our Cities This Veteran’s Day · May Day Strong
The Veterans Action Team of Indivisible Northampton - Swing Left Western Mass is taking action in solidarity with Vets Say No. (https://www.vetssayno.org/). On Veterans Day, join us at the Coolidge Br...
www.mobilize.us
October 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I'm a military Veteran, and I'll be attending May Day Strong's event, “Vets Say No: Take Action to Say No War on Our Cities This Veteran’s Day” - sign up now to join me! There are events all over the country. Spread the word to Veterans in your family and in your community! #VetsSayNo #MayDayStrong
“Deploying our military to watch over and intimidate our citizens is wrong and presents a clear and present danger to the First Amendment rights and freedoms we cherish. It must stop.”
Thank You General Manner for speaking out!
#AboutFace
#DoNotTurnOnUs
#Resist
#NationalGuard
#CitizenSoldier
Thank You General Manner for speaking out!
#AboutFace
#DoNotTurnOnUs
#Resist
#NationalGuard
#CitizenSoldier
I helped lead the National Guard. Troops don’t belong in our cities.
We must not permit this gross misuse of the military to be normalized.
newsletter.ofthebrave.org
October 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
“Deploying our military to watch over and intimidate our citizens is wrong and presents a clear and present danger to the First Amendment rights and freedoms we cherish. It must stop.”
Thank You General Manner for speaking out!
#AboutFace
#DoNotTurnOnUs
#Resist
#NationalGuard
#CitizenSoldier
Thank You General Manner for speaking out!
#AboutFace
#DoNotTurnOnUs
#Resist
#NationalGuard
#CitizenSoldier
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He orders extrajudicial killings. He sent troops into our cities. He terrorizes citizens with ICE raids. He raised taxes without congressional approval. He has ruined American farmers and ranchers. He plans to starve the vulnerable. He demolished our house.
Remove him from office.
Remove him from office.
October 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
He orders extrajudicial killings. He sent troops into our cities. He terrorizes citizens with ICE raids. He raised taxes without congressional approval. He has ruined American farmers and ranchers. He plans to starve the vulnerable. He demolished our house.
Remove him from office.
Remove him from office.