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Shellee
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Proud Progressive, Hopeful yet Reality based Liberal- Retired Public Service, Entrepreneur; Mother & Nana to 7; Artist in Process, Creative & Critical Thinker. Resist. Not Going Back.
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9/“Their safety, dignity, and freedom still depend on your voice, your courage, and your willingness to speak up even when it’s inconvenient. You are now the stewards of a mission that this Department has chosen to abandon. Please, don’t let it vanish completely.”
July 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Lastly, two Presidential statements on Memorial Day. You decide which matches the moment and best honors those who sacrificed it all for us.
May 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Friday Fact:
May 24, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Wealthier people/ Billionaries pay same maximum amount into Socual Security as do us average earners
May 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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This is how much Congress, in a bill the House passed this morning, proposes to spend _just to hold migrants in detention_ over the next 4 1/2 years.

From this new WOLA explainer: bit.ly/2025-05-wola...
May 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Speaker Pro Tempore: You are to direct your comments to the chair.

Jeffries: You know what's interesting? Every time I come on this floor, I can use sharp language, he can use sharp language, you choose to admonish me. I don't work for you sir. I work for the American people.
May 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
May 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Jeffries: There are three big issues with the bill

1. It represents the largest cut to healthcare in American history.
2. It represents the largest cut to nutritional assistance in American history.
3. All of this is being done to enact the largest tax break for billionaires in American history.
May 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
May 17, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Makes for some good memes.
May 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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May 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Pope Francis lifted the world as he led the Church with his profound moral voice. As he returns to God, may his call to humility and concern for the least among us continue to resound.
April 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Salem, OR... Again we showed up & peacefully protested to Save our Democracy
Silence = acceptance. Remember 33% who sat out and didn't vote. Every body matters who shows up. Let's not repeat the past.
April 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
April 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Elon Musk’s staffers are trying to access a vast database containing earnings information for nearly all U.S. workers. This database is maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services as part of the Federal Parent Locator Service, which is primarily used for child support enforcement.
March 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM