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NogalesPalace
@marydarling.bsky.social
Arizona Border resident, retired Lodging & Wellness leader, former state Dem Staff & EBoard, volunteer Chair & Chair of Chairs. Doing VR work in Southern Arizona.
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Interesting thoughts.

#Arizona's bluest county held (6) events with over a cumulative total attendance of 600 community members.

The only elected official seen is our Sheriff who spoke at the last event of the day.

Why is that?
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This is how you do it folks
December 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This focus is not just federal or state, we have 1000's of local elections.

#WeDeserveBetter
We won’t defeat fascism with a politics-as-usual approach. That’s why we’re gearing up for a massive primary program to put forward a new wave of candidates who can win at the ballot box and in the battle to defend democracy: indivisible2026.org/?utm_source=bluesky
December 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Seriously.
As @GovBillLee thanks Trump for $50 Billion for rural health, keep in mind he’s hoping we forget they just cut $1 TRILLION from Medicaid to give tax cuts to the rich

$1 TRILLION > $50 BILLION

Again: They think we all have goldfish brains 🧠
December 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM
As I sit in our small town's few independent restaturants - alone.

I could have taken away my meal but decided to stay since soup is hard as a takeaway meal!

It may be changing our sense of community but wellbeing is important and to be valued.
Americans are now spending more time alone than ever, @dkthomp.bsky.social wrote in January. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.

Spend time with one of The Atlantic’s most-read stories of 2025: theatln.tc/1Dpgaik7
December 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Why Arizona can't stop Saudi-backed farm Fondomonte from drilling wells on their land www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...
Why Arizona can't stop Saudi-backed farm Fondomonte from drilling wells on their land
Last year, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced her administration terminated state land leases for Fondomonte in Butler Valley. But it wasn't all of their leases around Arizona, and now the company has applied...
www.kjzz.org
December 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I agree.
It's been 50 years since AZ Republic reporter Don Bolles was assassinated. Rep. Bliss says it's finally time for AZ lawmakers to erect a monument to him near the Capitol - and for some GOP lawmakers to get out of the way of the majority who want it. tucson.com/news/state-r...
December 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
In 2024 we were fortunate to work out of a building in #NOGALES AZ that posessed the vibe of the legacy.
December 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Santa Cruz County #Arizona, libraries provide this platform with a Library card to set up account. Try it!
📚💙
Got a question on what hoopla is- basically it's an extra collection/service libraries can purchase to supplement their own digital collections on Libby,etc.

Its layout is most similar to a streaming platform with different recommendation categories, etc. But it's got a lot more formats.
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December 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Happy 52nd Birthday to Wilson Cruz! youtu.be/jVLaRuAQDR4?...
"Over the Rainbow/For Good" - Wilson Cruz & Voces Latinas (From Broadway With Love)
YouTube video by Michael J Moritz Jr
youtu.be
December 28, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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2025 will be remembered as a year when women’s leadership stopped being treated as an exception.

This #CupOfJoe shows that when leadership becomes more representative, decisions follow suit.

🗣️ Sakhee Collective (IG)
December 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Forgive my skepticism regarding investment in #Arizona rurals, especially, #1, #2, and #6.

Opportune word here is when?
Democrats spy rare opening in rural America

Trump's unpopular tariff and health care decisions have created an opportunity for the Democratic Party to court a GOP-loyal bloc.
Democrats spy rare opening in rural America
President Donald Trump's unpopular tariff and health care decisions have created an opportunity for the Democratic Party to court a GOP-loyal bloc.
www.politico.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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President Shepherd may be a fictional character, but he's right: Our defense of the Constitution is real.

The fight for civil liberties is one everyone should be able to get behind.
December 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Here's what YOU can do about it!

1. Be a Democracy Builder in your neighborhood!

@scdemocrats.bsky.social 's
Democracy Builders is how we win!

In this program, You will help your community get involved & elect Democrats.

SCDP will walk you through it, step by step!

scdp.org/democracy-bu...

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Democracy Builders - South Carolina Democratic Party
scdp.org
December 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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#EastValley school district draft plan calls for as many as 79 teacher layoffs www.yourvalley.net/gilbert-inde...

mmm could it be the drain from Charter schools, the failure of budget over rides? Ya think?

We really need to support our #publicschools and teachers.

#Chandler #Gilbert
East Valley school district draft plan calls for as many as 79 teacher layoffs - Gilbert Independent
Barb Mozdzen said she can’t remember having to discuss potential Chandler Unified teacher layoffs. That’s what the 17-year CUSD Governing Board member and board vice president said toward …
www.yourvalley.net
December 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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I just saw the link on Indivisible.org page to sign up for the weekly call. I loved the ones I was able to attend last year. And when I couldn’t attend, I got the link to watch it after. Consider signing up for “What's the Plan with Leah and Ezra” - sign up now to join me! It is an amazing hour!
What's the Plan with Leah and Ezra · Indivisible
The chaos out of the White House is meant to overwhelm us. Our antidote is community. Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin every Thursday to break down the week’s biggest politic...
www.mobilize.us
December 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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#ICE isn't "deporting" immigrants, it is kidnapping them.

#DOGE isn't "fixing" the government, it is dismantling it.

#Trump isn't "helping" Americans, he is retaliating against them.

#PamBondi isn't "upholding" the Constitution, she is ignoring it.
#KnowYourRights
December 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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I’m not involved in the NY-12 race, but this video is a PERFECT example of why I started fundraising for Dems.

I’ve raised over $21 MILLION *directly* for hundreds of Democratic candidates to date without making a single phone call, sending a single text or a single email.

Blue26.org
December 27, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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Our weekly chats with our co-founders are going to be even bigger in 2026 with more special guests, new features, and even more ways for you to get involved.

But you must use this new link if you want to keep joining us (or join us for the first time) in the new year. 👇
What's the Plan with Leah and Ezra · Indivisible
The chaos out of the White House is meant to overwhelm us. Our antidote is community. Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin every Thursday to break down the week’s biggest politic...
www.mobilize.us
December 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I have been spending time considering the What's Next in all this .... I cannot say it's comforting.
To my earlier point…
December 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
For some inexplicable reason a few of our local Community Food Bank boxes were removed from public places over the last few weeks.

I believe the intentions were good.

However, hunger does not go away just because the holidays do.
The combination of federal funding cuts and rising prices is making it difficult for many food pantries to meet rising needs. Please consider supporting your local food pantry during this busy holiday season.
Find Your Local Food Bank and Holiday Food Boxes | Feeding America
Find the Feeding America member food bank nearest you. Over 200 member food banks can connect you with free food, food pantries, soup kitchens, and holiday food boxes in your community.
www.feedingamerica.org
December 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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The combination of federal funding cuts and rising prices is making it difficult for many food pantries to meet rising needs. Please consider supporting your local food pantry during this busy holiday season.
Find Your Local Food Bank and Holiday Food Boxes | Feeding America
Find the Feeding America member food bank nearest you. Over 200 member food banks can connect you with free food, food pantries, soup kitchens, and holiday food boxes in your community.
www.feedingamerica.org
December 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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On this Christmas holiday, thousands of women and men in uniform are on deployment away from their families.

We appreciate their service and sacrifice keeping our country safe.
December 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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December 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM