Linda Elaine Oliver Mickens
@leomickens.bsky.social
Retired first grade teacher, wife, mother, grandmother, avid reader, democracy loving lady.
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Lets help Bobby.
🙏DONATE if you can, REPOST if you cant, so others can.
Any amt will help⤵️
🙏DONATE if you can, REPOST if you cant, so others can.
Any amt will help⤵️
This morning was tough for Bobby. He had an emergency surgery very early but is stable. He will be staying about 10 - 14 days longer than expected - he may get home for Christmas.
We need to raise approximately $3000 to fund his outpatient room.
Chip in $10, $25, $50, $100 or more!
Thank you! ❤️
We need to raise approximately $3000 to fund his outpatient room.
Chip in $10, $25, $50, $100 or more!
Thank you! ❤️
December 10, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Lets help Bobby.
🙏DONATE if you can, REPOST if you cant, so others can.
Any amt will help⤵️
🙏DONATE if you can, REPOST if you cant, so others can.
Any amt will help⤵️
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Ann Lowe was the Black genius behind Jackie Kennedy’s iconic wedding gown.
Before the fashion world was ready to credit a Black woman’s talent, Lowe was already designing for America’s most powerful families. Brilliant. Bold. Innovative. Undervalued. And nearly erased from history.
Before the fashion world was ready to credit a Black woman’s talent, Lowe was already designing for America’s most powerful families. Brilliant. Bold. Innovative. Undervalued. And nearly erased from history.
December 7, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Ann Lowe was the Black genius behind Jackie Kennedy’s iconic wedding gown.
Before the fashion world was ready to credit a Black woman’s talent, Lowe was already designing for America’s most powerful families. Brilliant. Bold. Innovative. Undervalued. And nearly erased from history.
Before the fashion world was ready to credit a Black woman’s talent, Lowe was already designing for America’s most powerful families. Brilliant. Bold. Innovative. Undervalued. And nearly erased from history.
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This post is long—I apologize for that—but it’s written in four parts, so you can read it in digestible chunks. But don’t skip the last one! open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
The Military Under Trump
And more...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:59 AM
This post is long—I apologize for that—but it’s written in four parts, so you can read it in digestible chunks. But don’t skip the last one! open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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December 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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@markwarnerva.bsky.social just launched his reelection campaign — and this is NOT a race we can overlook.
The whole country is counting on Virginia. Keeping this seat is essential to shifting the balance of power in Washington.
No complacency. No assumptions. Let’s get to work! 🇺🇸💪
MarkWarnerVA.com
The whole country is counting on Virginia. Keeping this seat is essential to shifting the balance of power in Washington.
No complacency. No assumptions. Let’s get to work! 🇺🇸💪
MarkWarnerVA.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
@markwarnerva.bsky.social just launched his reelection campaign — and this is NOT a race we can overlook.
The whole country is counting on Virginia. Keeping this seat is essential to shifting the balance of power in Washington.
No complacency. No assumptions. Let’s get to work! 🇺🇸💪
MarkWarnerVA.com
The whole country is counting on Virginia. Keeping this seat is essential to shifting the balance of power in Washington.
No complacency. No assumptions. Let’s get to work! 🇺🇸💪
MarkWarnerVA.com
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Indivisible TN7 District is stepping up to help get people to the polls. If you need a ride email [email protected].
December 2, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Indivisible TN7 District is stepping up to help get people to the polls. If you need a ride email [email protected].
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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NEVER FORGET!!!!
🩸🩸🩸 I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the POS 34x convicted felon, DEADLY INSURRECTIONIST, adjudicated rapist & pedophile Donald Trump did 🩸🩸🩸
🩸🩸🩸 I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the POS 34x convicted felon, DEADLY INSURRECTIONIST, adjudicated rapist & pedophile Donald Trump did 🩸🩸🩸
November 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
NEVER FORGET!!!!
🩸🩸🩸 I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the POS 34x convicted felon, DEADLY INSURRECTIONIST, adjudicated rapist & pedophile Donald Trump did 🩸🩸🩸
🩸🩸🩸 I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the POS 34x convicted felon, DEADLY INSURRECTIONIST, adjudicated rapist & pedophile Donald Trump did 🩸🩸🩸
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
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Obama: "They never miss a chance to scapegoat minorities and blame DEI for every problem under the sun. You got a flat tire? Must be DEI. Your wife kicked you out? DEI. Who knew?"
November 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Obama: "They never miss a chance to scapegoat minorities and blame DEI for every problem under the sun. You got a flat tire? Must be DEI. Your wife kicked you out? DEI. Who knew?"
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The crowd tonight in Norfolk, Virginia for Abigail Spanberger and Barack Obama. LET’S GO!!!
November 1, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The crowd tonight in Norfolk, Virginia for Abigail Spanberger and Barack Obama. LET’S GO!!!
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In Virginia, the governor and attorney general races are especially important. In Pennsylvania, remember to vote YES on the retention of the Supreme Court justices on the ballot. In California, vote YES on Proposition 50.
October 30, 2025 at 11:47 PM
In Virginia, the governor and attorney general races are especially important. In Pennsylvania, remember to vote YES on the retention of the Supreme Court justices on the ballot. In California, vote YES on Proposition 50.
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Thank you so much for the love & support for my book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy. It just hit @nytimes bestseller list at no. 4
October 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Thank you so much for the love & support for my book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy. It just hit @nytimes bestseller list at no. 4
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Do they typically award Nobel Peace prizes to someone who murders people every day by blowing up their boats while claiming they deserved it for transporting drugs, but doesn’t give them due process, a fair trial, or present any evidence or proof of guilt to anyone?
October 30, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Do they typically award Nobel Peace prizes to someone who murders people every day by blowing up their boats while claiming they deserved it for transporting drugs, but doesn’t give them due process, a fair trial, or present any evidence or proof of guilt to anyone?
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This was just posted by a CBS News producer on their Instagram stories.
October 29, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This was just posted by a CBS News producer on their Instagram stories.
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Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.
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This is a take-one-for-the-team moment.
Our country is dying, and Jack Smith knows it.
He’s asking to testify publicly, so you know he’s got receipts.
Doing this paints an even larger target on his back, and he's saying, "Fuck it."
Go Jack!
Our country is dying, and Jack Smith knows it.
He’s asking to testify publicly, so you know he’s got receipts.
Doing this paints an even larger target on his back, and he's saying, "Fuck it."
Go Jack!
October 23, 2025 at 11:04 PM
This is a take-one-for-the-team moment.
Our country is dying, and Jack Smith knows it.
He’s asking to testify publicly, so you know he’s got receipts.
Doing this paints an even larger target on his back, and he's saying, "Fuck it."
Go Jack!
Our country is dying, and Jack Smith knows it.
He’s asking to testify publicly, so you know he’s got receipts.
Doing this paints an even larger target on his back, and he's saying, "Fuck it."
Go Jack!
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One of the best parts of writing a book is getting to discuss it in public conversations & share ideas with the audience. Hope you’ll read Giving Up Is No Excuse:A Manual For Keeping A Democracy. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/801635...
October 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
One of the best parts of writing a book is getting to discuss it in public conversations & share ideas with the audience. Hope you’ll read Giving Up Is No Excuse:A Manual For Keeping A Democracy. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/801635...
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It’s book launch day for Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual For Keeping A Democracy, my first book. I hope you’ll read it or listen to it. a.co/d/43dbybC
October 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
It’s book launch day for Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual For Keeping A Democracy, my first book. I hope you’ll read it or listen to it. a.co/d/43dbybC