Steve Downey
@stevedowney.bsky.social
Tallahassee & Nashville
Previous life: IA/UX consultant. Web dev.
Stay tuned for the next chapter.
Previous life: IA/UX consultant. Web dev.
Stay tuned for the next chapter.
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We're launching a campaign to keep our dollars local and out of the hands of huge corporations. This is Mutual Aid (food drives), this is supporting local businesses, farmers' markets and artists. This is about donations to orgs walking the talk And sometimes boycotts.
We Ain’t Buying It! - Economic Pressure on Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday - We Ain’t Buying It!
We Ain’t Buying It is an economic action and solidarity campaign designed to defend democracy and reclaim community power.
weaintbuyingit.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We're launching a campaign to keep our dollars local and out of the hands of huge corporations. This is Mutual Aid (food drives), this is supporting local businesses, farmers' markets and artists. This is about donations to orgs walking the talk And sometimes boycotts.
For Veteran’s Day
November 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
For Veteran’s Day
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Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to our analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.
(Published February)
(Published February)
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.
www.propublica.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to our analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.
(Published February)
(Published February)
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The only thing that has improved Democrats’ approval rating among their voters has been fighting back against Trump. We cannot afford another “Schumer Surrender.” Urge your Democratic senators to continue holding the line to keep healthcare costs down and protect coverage for millions of Americans.
TELL YOUR DEMOCRATIC SENATORS TO KEEP HOLDING THE LINE IN THE FUNDING FIGHT
With historic healthcare cuts and cost increases looming, Republicans chose to force a Trump Shutdown rather than address the healthcare crisis and limit Trump’s lawless manipulation of federal funds....
act.indivisible.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The only thing that has improved Democrats’ approval rating among their voters has been fighting back against Trump. We cannot afford another “Schumer Surrender.” Urge your Democratic senators to continue holding the line to keep healthcare costs down and protect coverage for millions of Americans.
Are We Losing Our Democracy? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The headline really doesn’t need the question mark. Nonetheless, still a good read.
The headline really doesn’t need the question mark. Nonetheless, still a good read.
Opinion | Are We Losing Our Democracy?
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Are We Losing Our Democracy? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The headline really doesn’t need the question mark. Nonetheless, still a good read.
The headline really doesn’t need the question mark. Nonetheless, still a good read.
@publixofficial.bsky.social Why are you allowing open carry in your Florida stores, when your competitors are forbidding or discouraging it. Too many other shopping choices. Bye Publix!
October 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
@publixofficial.bsky.social Why are you allowing open carry in your Florida stores, when your competitors are forbidding or discouraging it. Too many other shopping choices. Bye Publix!
Sign the petition to support H.R.5527 and stop Trump's book bans in schools on military bases in the US and abroad.
action.everylibrary.org/rtrdodea via
@everylibrary.bsky.social
action.everylibrary.org/rtrdodea via
@everylibrary.bsky.social
PETITION: Restore the Right to Read at DoDEA Schools
Sign the petition to support H.R.5527 and stop the DoDEA book bans in schools on military bases in the US and abroad.
action.everylibrary.org
October 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Sign the petition to support H.R.5527 and stop Trump's book bans in schools on military bases in the US and abroad.
action.everylibrary.org/rtrdodea via
@everylibrary.bsky.social
action.everylibrary.org/rtrdodea via
@everylibrary.bsky.social
Tallahassee represents
October 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Tallahassee represents
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This report is absolutely shocking.
ICE does not have the authority to detain US citizens during immigration enforcement — full stop. The Trump administration is out of control, violating the rights of American citizens. They must be held accountable.
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
ICE does not have the authority to detain US citizens during immigration enforcement — full stop. The Trump administration is out of control, violating the rights of American citizens. They must be held accountable.
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
October 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
This report is absolutely shocking.
ICE does not have the authority to detain US citizens during immigration enforcement — full stop. The Trump administration is out of control, violating the rights of American citizens. They must be held accountable.
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
ICE does not have the authority to detain US citizens during immigration enforcement — full stop. The Trump administration is out of control, violating the rights of American citizens. They must be held accountable.
www.propublica.org/article/immi...
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No Kings demonstration this Saturday, Oct 18. Stand up against Trump's shredding of Democracy. Come and see what all the fuss it about - even if you've never been to a demonstration before! No Kings events are safe, well-organized, and meaningful. Find the nearest event here: www.nokings.org#map.
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
October 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
No Kings demonstration this Saturday, Oct 18. Stand up against Trump's shredding of Democracy. Come and see what all the fuss it about - even if you've never been to a demonstration before! No Kings events are safe, well-organized, and meaningful. Find the nearest event here: www.nokings.org#map.
Spending some quality bridge time.
Resistance is loud and clear in our Capitol city!
October 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Spending some quality bridge time.
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Resistance is loud and clear in our Capitol city!
October 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Resistance is loud and clear in our Capitol city!
No Kings demonstration this Saturday, Oct 18. Stand up against Trump's shredding of Democracy. Come and see what all the fuss it about - even if you've never been to a demonstration before! No Kings events are safe, well-organized, and meaningful. Find the nearest event here: www.nokings.org#map.
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
October 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
No Kings demonstration this Saturday, Oct 18. Stand up against Trump's shredding of Democracy. Come and see what all the fuss it about - even if you've never been to a demonstration before! No Kings events are safe, well-organized, and meaningful. Find the nearest event here: www.nokings.org#map.
“Woke” is what your mom called The Golden Rule.
March 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
“Woke” is what your mom called The Golden Rule.
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Feels like nothing good will ever happen again, so it's hard to believe that Mud in Our Mouths @nupress.bsky.social is out in a month. If you’ve already preordered, consider asking a library to purchase it. I LOVE libraries and democracy and small good things we can still do: tinyurl.com/38s73wez
February 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Feels like nothing good will ever happen again, so it's hard to believe that Mud in Our Mouths @nupress.bsky.social is out in a month. If you’ve already preordered, consider asking a library to purchase it. I LOVE libraries and democracy and small good things we can still do: tinyurl.com/38s73wez
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@daviennemonbleau.bsky.social Hey Davi!
February 7, 2025 at 12:27 AM
@daviennemonbleau.bsky.social Hey Davi!
North Florida Wednesday morning. 27°F
January 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
North Florida Wednesday morning. 27°F
@paul1549.bsky.social
Hey Paul, glad to see you here!
Hey Paul, glad to see you here!
January 15, 2025 at 11:33 PM
@paul1549.bsky.social
Hey Paul, glad to see you here!
Hey Paul, glad to see you here!
December 10, 2024 at 2:08 PM
OK, so now what?
November 13, 2024 at 2:12 PM
OK, so now what?