JR Robinson
@laredo.bsky.social
Coastal Mainer deeply rooted in these rocky shores. Holdfast. Wabanki Homelands
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Republican politicians passed a bill to defund Medicare / Medicaid by hundreds of billions of dollars.
But don't worry - they'll keep their sweet taxpayer-funded health coverage. And GOP Sugar Daddy Elon Musk will get his tax cuts…
But don't worry - they'll keep their sweet taxpayer-funded health coverage. And GOP Sugar Daddy Elon Musk will get his tax cuts…
March 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Republican politicians passed a bill to defund Medicare / Medicaid by hundreds of billions of dollars.
But don't worry - they'll keep their sweet taxpayer-funded health coverage. And GOP Sugar Daddy Elon Musk will get his tax cuts…
But don't worry - they'll keep their sweet taxpayer-funded health coverage. And GOP Sugar Daddy Elon Musk will get his tax cuts…
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This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps.
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy | Common Dreams
Senator Bernie Sanders is on a mission to fight oligarchy and empower the people. With a powerful message against Trumpism and billionaire influence, he's rallying Americans to stand up for democracy....
www.commondreams.org
February 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps.
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...
That's my Gov. We may not always agree but I'd go to the mat for her.
Maine Governor Janet Mills
- See you in court Bub.
Maine Governor Janet Mills
- See you in court Bub.
February 22, 2025 at 11:13 PM
That's my Gov. We may not always agree but I'd go to the mat for her.
Maine Governor Janet Mills
- See you in court Bub.
Maine Governor Janet Mills
- See you in court Bub.
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Democracy under Seige: Documentary by Laura Nix. Featuring the editorial cartoons of Ann Telnaes (who recently resigned from WP.)
The movie is not available in the states yet. This came from a EU streaming service. Subtitles in Luxembourgian.
today.rtl.lu/news/world/a...
The movie is not available in the states yet. This came from a EU streaming service. Subtitles in Luxembourgian.
today.rtl.lu/news/world/a...
Documentary: 'Draw for change – Democracy under siege'
At a pivotal moment, not only in the United States but also worldwide, this insightful documentary analyses the challenges facing US democracy in the run-up to the presidential elections on 5 November...
today.rtl.lu
January 26, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Democracy under Seige: Documentary by Laura Nix. Featuring the editorial cartoons of Ann Telnaes (who recently resigned from WP.)
The movie is not available in the states yet. This came from a EU streaming service. Subtitles in Luxembourgian.
today.rtl.lu/news/world/a...
The movie is not available in the states yet. This came from a EU streaming service. Subtitles in Luxembourgian.
today.rtl.lu/news/world/a...
Joyce White Vance & Tim Snyder talk about his shadow cabinet idea which I think is fab. I like the idea of the new DNC chair taking it on to organize it. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Five Questions with Professor Timothy Snyder, Author of On Tyranny
You have probably seen Professor Timothy Snyder being interviewed on cable TV or read his seminal book, On Tyranny.
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January 25, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Joyce White Vance & Tim Snyder talk about his shadow cabinet idea which I think is fab. I like the idea of the new DNC chair taking it on to organize it. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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Trump's Justice Department has dropped criminal charges against a Texas doctor who alleged accessed and shared private, protected information about patients—specifically, children receiving gender-related care—in violation of federal law. fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldoc...
January 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Trump's Justice Department has dropped criminal charges against a Texas doctor who alleged accessed and shared private, protected information about patients—specifically, children receiving gender-related care—in violation of federal law. fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldoc...
Chaos muppet. People will die & The Felon will celebrate. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Swaths of U.S. Government Grind to a Halt After Trump Shock Therapy
Rescinded job offers, delayed health updates and confusion over cutting government checks have upended business as usual across Washington.
www.wsj.com
January 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Chaos muppet. People will die & The Felon will celebrate. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Live streamed: www.youtube.com/live/peLnOlo...
80th Anniversary of Liberation of Auschwitz | Live TV Studio & Commemoration Event
YouTube video by Auschwitz Memorial / Miejsce Pamięci Auschwitz
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January 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Live streamed: www.youtube.com/live/peLnOlo...
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It's time to review Gene Sharp's 198 methods of nonviolent action, as described here: commonslibrary.org/198-methods-...
198 Methods of Nonviolent Action by Gene Sharp
The Commons is an online library for the change makers of the world and for those interested in social change, activism, organising, advocacy and justice.
commonslibrary.org
January 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
It's time to review Gene Sharp's 198 methods of nonviolent action, as described here: commonslibrary.org/198-methods-...
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Costco, Microsoft, Apple and Pinterest are doubling down on DEI. Because diversity, equity and inclusion are good for business. #DEI
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/b...
The D.E.I. Retreat Has Some Notable Holdouts
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Costco, Microsoft, Apple and Pinterest are doubling down on DEI. Because diversity, equity and inclusion are good for business. #DEI
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/b...
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All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
January 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
Instagram now censoring abortion pill access. Aid Access. open.substack.com/pub/jessica/...
Instagram Is Censoring Abortion Pill Info
1.22.25
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January 23, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Instagram now censoring abortion pill access. Aid Access. open.substack.com/pub/jessica/...
New article drop from The Bulwark. Share it in your networks. open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
What Kash Patel Doesn’t Want the Senate to Know About the ‘J6 Prison Choir’
Several singers in the choir’s track he produced assaulted cops on January 6th.
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January 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
New article drop from The Bulwark. Share it in your networks. open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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Shoutout to @teenvogue.bsky.social for this explainer on how to track ICE activity in your neighborhood.
This is a great piece.
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
How to Keep Tabs on ICE Agents Who May Be Surveilling Your Neighborhood
Here’s a step-by-step guide.
www.teenvogue.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Shoutout to @teenvogue.bsky.social for this explainer on how to track ICE activity in your neighborhood.
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Men who work with women, look to Jamie Raskin and take notes
AOC: "I want folks at home to look at what members of Congress are invested in private prisons companies, and look at the votes on this bill. It is atrocious that people are lining their pockets with private prison profits in the name of a horrific tragedy."
January 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Men who work with women, look to Jamie Raskin and take notes
Mainers: LWV holding workshops. If you want to find out more about their work, now's the time. Let's work on expanding the franchise. www.lwvme.org/civicrm-even...
Making Democracy Work — No Quitting Now! | League of Women Voters
Help us to harness post-election community energy
www.lwvme.org
January 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Mainers: LWV holding workshops. If you want to find out more about their work, now's the time. Let's work on expanding the franchise. www.lwvme.org/civicrm-even...
@amyklobuchar.com Senator Klobuchar: We need a clear strong voice to lead the opposition party. Someone who can operate in all media environments in a concrete way. It can be a revolving group but everyone on the same page. The dems are looking demoralized & defeated. Thnks
January 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
@amyklobuchar.com Senator Klobuchar: We need a clear strong voice to lead the opposition party. Someone who can operate in all media environments in a concrete way. It can be a revolving group but everyone on the same page. The dems are looking demoralized & defeated. Thnks
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"He said he would reinstate the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, despite Mexico saying it will not agree to take back migrants from other countries." A lot of Trump's immigration policy is basically make-believe, but that doesn't mean it isn't dangerous. www.thebulwark.com/p/welcome-to...
Welcome to Trump’s Dystopian Border Fantasyland
A “national emergency” at the border, assault on birthright citizenship, and cartels and gangs as terrorist organizations
www.thebulwark.com
January 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"He said he would reinstate the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, despite Mexico saying it will not agree to take back migrants from other countries." A lot of Trump's immigration policy is basically make-believe, but that doesn't mean it isn't dangerous. www.thebulwark.com/p/welcome-to...
It would be a breach of the historical norms but we need her voice. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Harris was Right: We Need to Hear from Her
We need a real law-and-order advocate to denounce Trump’s lawlessness
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January 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It would be a breach of the historical norms but we need her voice. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
This is fun & I'm learning more about Virgina politics than I know about what's happening with my Maine delegation.
Twinsplaining Congressional Record, Episode 1 open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
Twinsplaining Congressional Record, Episode 1 open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
Twinsplaining Congressional Record, Episode 1
A Look at Congressman Eugene Vindman’s First Votes
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January 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM
This is fun & I'm learning more about Virgina politics than I know about what's happening with my Maine delegation.
Twinsplaining Congressional Record, Episode 1 open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
Twinsplaining Congressional Record, Episode 1 open.substack.com/pub/alexande...
@jamieraskin3.bsky.social Relying on you to fight the good fight & let us know when you need back-up.We wnat & need street fighters right now.
January 21, 2025 at 12:05 AM
@jamieraskin3.bsky.social Relying on you to fight the good fight & let us know when you need back-up.We wnat & need street fighters right now.
3F is a chaos monkey. He's going to start WW III. I wish someone had some control over him. www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trump Triggers a Crisis in Denmark—And Europe
"Trump might forget about Greenland. But also, he might not. Nobody knows. He operates on whims," @anneapplebaum writes.
www.theatlantic.com
January 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
3F is a chaos monkey. He's going to start WW III. I wish someone had some control over him. www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Really like this guy & his credentials are phenomenal. I hope he wins. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs8S...
Mark Carney - Canada Not Interested in Trump’s Offer & Liberal Leadership Prospects | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Really like this guy & his credentials are phenomenal. I hope he wins. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs8S...
