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January 24, 2026 at 1:40 AM

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Once you find your Arizona LD, sign up for the LD Democratic newsletter! LDs are welcoming to all Dem, Independent, & Repub constituents who believe in #AmericanValues like freedom & opportunity for all, truth, equity & equality, love over hate, justice, & protecting the vulnerable.

January 24, 2026 at 1:29 AM

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January 23, 2026 at 2:37 PM

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A Thank You to Scottsdale & All Vigil Goers:

www.instagram.com/p/DTX-OYrFPc...

January 11, 2026 at 3:11 PM

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We're taking a little break, but if you'd like to keep to activism this month & in January 2026, visit our Linktree (linktr.ee/optimistsresist) or scroll our Bsky feed to find activities, including #5MinuteActivism & #ArmchairActivism.

#OptimistsResist
#GOTVAZ
#AZGOTV
#HappyHolidays

December 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM

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#WeAintBuyingIt
#MassBlackout
#BlackoutTheSystem
#VoteWithYourDollar
#YourMoneyIsPower
#CashOnly
#ShopSmall
#ShopLocal
#WeThePeople
#DonateToFoodBanks
#FillTheFoodBanks
#BuyingBoycott
#OptimistsResist
#ArizonaIndivisibles
#HolidayShopping

@indivisible.org @blackoutthesystem.bsky.social

November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM

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TY @bittersouth.bsky.social for this call to action!

Find your #FoodBank: www.feedingamerica.org. Or support @feedingamerica.org directly.

Spread the word! #TheBitterSoutherner even has #FeedThePeople tees so the message goes everywhere you go.

#FeedKids
#FillFoodBanks
#OptimistsResist
#SNAP

October 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM

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Join Call: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

Prop 409: www.yeson409.com/theneed

Use 5Calls: 5calls.org/issue/adelit...

UofA Contact: president.arizona.edu/contact-us?e...

Thx, @indivisible.org, @5calls.org, & @azcebvus.bsky.social!

#NoKings
#NoKingsAZ
#KeepGoing
#WeLoveAmerica
#WeLoveDemocracy

October 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM

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October 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM

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#NoKings Resource Guide:

www.nokings.org/kyr?SQF_SOUR...

ACLU's Know Your Rights Guide:

www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...

#NoKingsAZ
#DayOfPeacefulProtest
#BestProtestPractices
#HaveFun
#SpreadJoy
#BeSafe
#WeLoveAmerica

October 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM

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Tips for #NoKings, including how & when to post & digital safety:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fka4...

www.nokings.org/kyr?SQF_SOUR...

#NoKingsAZ
#RightToAssemble
#FreedomOfSpeech
#DayOfPeacefulProtest
#WearYellow
#LoveIsAFormOfResistance
#JoyIsAFormOfResistance
#AmericanValues
#WeLoveAmerica

October 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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Scroll down to see loads of #NoKings & #NoKingsAZ resources & info, including events for those who prefer not to march or attend in-person events. Also, #WearYellow.

#ArizonaIndivisibles
#OptimistsResist
#RightToAssemble
#DayOfPeacefulProtest

Thx @kyratangren.bsky.social for sharing resources.

October 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM

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All eligible voters received a mail-in ballot to vote on #Prop409. We urge you to vote #YesOn409 (& spread the word) to support #MaricopaCounty 's only public teaching hospital & safety net health system!

Learn more about this important prop here:

www.yeson409.com/theneed

October 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM

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Our values include kindness, fairness, & justice, guiding us to #ProtectTheVulnerable & be #GoodNeighbors. Join us & share these helpful resources:

Know Your Rights: tusderechos.us
Preparedness Plan: www.empoweraz.org/_files/ugd/f...
Immigrant Help Line Number in Image Below ⬇️

#AmericanValues

October 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM

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@5calls.org has a highly effective, super simple system to reach out to your elected officials & voice your concerns.

Start calling today!

October 9, 2025 at 3:47 AM

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October 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM

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#NoFundingFascism
#NoDollarsForDictators
#NoPayoutsForPedophiles
#NoComplicity
#RepublicanShutdown
#TrumpShutdown
#WeLoveOurCountry
#ForThePeopleByThePeople
#ArizonaIndivisibles
#AZIndivisibles
#OptimistsResist
#SpreadTheWord
#ThankYou
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October 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM

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Republicans want to rip away healthcare from millions of Americans — and the GOP has forced a government shutdown to do it.

Get involved today to elect better leaders tomorrow! Find your local @indivisible.org group here: groups.indivisible.org!

#ArizonaIndivisibles
#AZIndivisibles
#AllHandsOnDeck

October 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM

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You Have Rights!

Learn More & Print Cards Here:

www.acluaz.org/immigrants-r...

#ArizonaIndivisibles
#AZIndivisibles
#OptimistsResist
#Immigrants
#ImmigrantRights
#ImmigrationRights
#Freedom
#DueProcess
#AmericanValues
#DignityOverHate
#KindnessOverFear
#LoveOverFear

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September 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM

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Get Involved to Help Your Neighbors, Friends, & Loved Ones!

Learn More:

www.borderlandsinitiative.org/accompanimen...

Rapid Response Volunteer Training:

www.borderlandsinitiative.org/event-detail...

#ArizonaIndivisibles
#AZIndivisibles
#OptimistsResist
#Immigration
#Freedom
#ImmigrationRights

September 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM

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Oh, look what @temperising.bsky.social is doing: www.mobilize.us/azindivisibl...

#ArizonaIndivisibles
#AZIndivisibles
#OptimistsResist
#AZCorporationCommission
#Vote

What's the Arizona Corporation Commission? Read on...

September 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM

Optimists Resist ❌👑🌵

@optimistsresist.bsky.social

We're optimists. We face bad news w steadfast dedication to elect better leaders each election. And even as this administration piles on bad actions (like tariffs causing 30 nations to halt shipments & low-value parcel prices to skyrocket, hurting American consumers & small biz), we keep working.