@swo-od.bsky.social
Yarn enthusiast. Maker of good trouble 😉 voting rights advocate. A perfectly, imperfect human being.
While the Elon/Trump crash out is objectively funny/ironic... I feel like his tweets (specifically the ones saying that Trump & Republicans would have lost the election w/o his $$) are a perfect example as to why we need to overturn Citizens United... Just saying...
June 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
While the Elon/Trump crash out is objectively funny/ironic... I feel like his tweets (specifically the ones saying that Trump & Republicans would have lost the election w/o his $$) are a perfect example as to why we need to overturn Citizens United... Just saying...
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The voice of a Maine High school runner
May 15, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The voice of a Maine High school runner
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A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from canceling grants to the American Bar Association, ruling the move was retaliation for the ABA’s support of legal challenges against the administration’s attempts to punish certain law firms.
May 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from canceling grants to the American Bar Association, ruling the move was retaliation for the ABA’s support of legal challenges against the administration’s attempts to punish certain law firms.
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Ending social injustice requires determined action from everyone. Here are 3 things you can do:
📢 Speak up against discrimination
🤝 Support community organizations that provide essential services like food, supportive housing & job training
🌍 Engage in climate action
📢 Speak up against discrimination
🤝 Support community organizations that provide essential services like food, supportive housing & job training
🌍 Engage in climate action
May 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Ending social injustice requires determined action from everyone. Here are 3 things you can do:
📢 Speak up against discrimination
🤝 Support community organizations that provide essential services like food, supportive housing & job training
🌍 Engage in climate action
📢 Speak up against discrimination
🤝 Support community organizations that provide essential services like food, supportive housing & job training
🌍 Engage in climate action
🧵I just got off the phone with a staffer for @golden.house.gov who informed me that people could "simply sign an affidavit that they are a citizen." Here's the thing about that, what if there are no affidavits available for someone to sign? Are they blocked from voting?
April 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
🧵I just got off the phone with a staffer for @golden.house.gov who informed me that people could "simply sign an affidavit that they are a citizen." Here's the thing about that, what if there are no affidavits available for someone to sign? Are they blocked from voting?
I love receiving emails from @golden.house.gov gaslighting me into thinking ME already requires citizenship to vote. Buddy, idk who wrote that email for you but ME currently requires you prove RESIDENCY not CITIZENSHIP which are 2 different things. Maybe fact check those emails before hitting send.
April 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I love receiving emails from @golden.house.gov gaslighting me into thinking ME already requires citizenship to vote. Buddy, idk who wrote that email for you but ME currently requires you prove RESIDENCY not CITIZENSHIP which are 2 different things. Maybe fact check those emails before hitting send.
So glad we're in the timeline where the NYT is posting an article about how to stretch a food budget ... 🥲
Food is expensive right now. These expert hacks can help you lower your grocery bill. nyti.ms/3YKjPzw
April 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
So glad we're in the timeline where the NYT is posting an article about how to stretch a food budget ... 🥲
🧵Maine people! Did you also receive @golden.house.gov 's email titled "Last week in Maine's Second District" like me? Did you know he directly asks in that email whether you support his decision regarding the SAVE Act? Now you do!
April 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
🧵Maine people! Did you also receive @golden.house.gov 's email titled "Last week in Maine's Second District" like me? Did you know he directly asks in that email whether you support his decision regarding the SAVE Act? Now you do!
Not my own writing but I agree with the author. Shame on you for doing the WRONG thing @golden.house.gov
In a moment that doesn't call on us to choose between Democrat and Republican, but between right or wrong, you choose to do the wrong thing. We, the voters, have our eyes on you.
#votegoldenout
In a moment that doesn't call on us to choose between Democrat and Republican, but between right or wrong, you choose to do the wrong thing. We, the voters, have our eyes on you.
#votegoldenout
Your Vote for the SAVE Act Was a Betrayal of Democracy
Shame on you. Your vote for the SAVE Act isn’t just a policy failure—it’s an act of cowardice and complicity in the GOP’s war on...
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April 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Not my own writing but I agree with the author. Shame on you for doing the WRONG thing @golden.house.gov
In a moment that doesn't call on us to choose between Democrat and Republican, but between right or wrong, you choose to do the wrong thing. We, the voters, have our eyes on you.
#votegoldenout
In a moment that doesn't call on us to choose between Democrat and Republican, but between right or wrong, you choose to do the wrong thing. We, the voters, have our eyes on you.
#votegoldenout
Absolute lies. ME's voting culture comes from how easy it is to register to vote and vote. ME currently does not require proof of citizenship to vote and allows for same day voter registration. I can confidently say this is wrong due to my work as a voting rights advocate in ME.
#votegoldenout
#votegoldenout
🧵 There are a lot of misleading claims out there about the SAVE Act. Let me set the record straight: I voted for the SAVE Act for the simple reason that American elections are for Americans. Requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote is common sense.
April 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Absolute lies. ME's voting culture comes from how easy it is to register to vote and vote. ME currently does not require proof of citizenship to vote and allows for same day voter registration. I can confidently say this is wrong due to my work as a voting rights advocate in ME.
#votegoldenout
#votegoldenout
Starting a new hashtag for my Maine people who want someone who won't vote with the GOP when it comes to budget and then later try to gaslight us by saying it's bad or vote for blatant voter suppression bills. Introducing #votegoldenout let's build a movement to get someone new in his seat.
April 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Starting a new hashtag for my Maine people who want someone who won't vote with the GOP when it comes to budget and then later try to gaslight us by saying it's bad or vote for blatant voter suppression bills. Introducing #votegoldenout let's build a movement to get someone new in his seat.
It's official, anytime @golden.house.gov says he's protecting voting rights, he's lying. He just voted in FAVOR, again, to support the SAVE Act which is a blatant voter suepression bill.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
SAVE Act: House Passes GOP Voting Bill That Could Disenfranchise Millions
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
April 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
It's official, anytime @golden.house.gov says he's protecting voting rights, he's lying. He just voted in FAVOR, again, to support the SAVE Act which is a blatant voter suepression bill.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Hello Bluesky Friends! If you're a fellow Mainer, like me, then you should call @golden.house.gov and tell him you OPPOSE the SAVE Act. I've heard that he's planning on voting in FAVOR of it. If he votes in favor of this bill then we truly cannot trust him to protect our right to vote.
April 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Hello Bluesky Friends! If you're a fellow Mainer, like me, then you should call @golden.house.gov and tell him you OPPOSE the SAVE Act. I've heard that he's planning on voting in FAVOR of it. If he votes in favor of this bill then we truly cannot trust him to protect our right to vote.
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Measles is a serious disease.
1 in 5 children who are infected with measles end up in hospital, often with pneumonia. Children can also suffer complications, such as deafness, blindness, or even brain damage.
No parent wants to see their child end up in hospital.
1 in 5 children who are infected with measles end up in hospital, often with pneumonia. Children can also suffer complications, such as deafness, blindness, or even brain damage.
No parent wants to see their child end up in hospital.
April 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Measles is a serious disease.
1 in 5 children who are infected with measles end up in hospital, often with pneumonia. Children can also suffer complications, such as deafness, blindness, or even brain damage.
No parent wants to see their child end up in hospital.
1 in 5 children who are infected with measles end up in hospital, often with pneumonia. Children can also suffer complications, such as deafness, blindness, or even brain damage.
No parent wants to see their child end up in hospital.
Be sure to make a phone call to @golden.house.gov who was one of five Democrats to support this bill originally. We can't trust him to uphold voting rights if he continues to support this bill despite him claiming that he does want to uphold them.
The Save Act is slated for a vote, this week, Thursday 4-10. Contact your Representatives and tell them to vote No!
This bill is voter suppression on steroids.
www.house.gov/representati...
This bill is voter suppression on steroids.
www.house.gov/representati...
Representatives | house.gov
www.house.gov
April 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Be sure to make a phone call to @golden.house.gov who was one of five Democrats to support this bill originally. We can't trust him to uphold voting rights if he continues to support this bill despite him claiming that he does want to uphold them.
Hi Maine friends! Wanted to post a friendly reminder that @golden.house.gov has voted in SUPPORT of the SAVE Act in the past! It's a good time to call his offices and tell him that you oppose this bill because it's a blatant voter suppression bill.
clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024345
clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024345
Roll Call 345 Roll Call 345, Bill Number: H. R. 8281, 118th Congress, 2nd Session
VOTE QUESTION: On Passage, DESCRIPTION: Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, VOTE TYPE: Recorded Vote, STATUS: Passed
clerk.house.gov
April 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Hi Maine friends! Wanted to post a friendly reminder that @golden.house.gov has voted in SUPPORT of the SAVE Act in the past! It's a good time to call his offices and tell him that you oppose this bill because it's a blatant voter suppression bill.
clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024345
clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024345
He ended his filibuster by making the point that this moment is not about left or right but about what's right and what's wrong. That is the choice we have as Americans these next few years between doing what's right by our fellow human or what's wrong.
Thank you Senator Cory Booker. Your words ( your many words) are needed at this crucial time.
April 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM
He ended his filibuster by making the point that this moment is not about left or right but about what's right and what's wrong. That is the choice we have as Americans these next few years between doing what's right by our fellow human or what's wrong.
We need more senators making good trouble like Corey Booker making good trouble. Honestly if Dems really want to do more than just show feigned outrage, they should be lining up behind him to continue the filibuster or just doing more in general.
April 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We need more senators making good trouble like Corey Booker making good trouble. Honestly if Dems really want to do more than just show feigned outrage, they should be lining up behind him to continue the filibuster or just doing more in general.
"Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory."
- Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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- Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights | United Nations
A milestone document in the history of human rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights set out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected. It has been translated...
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March 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
"Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory."
- Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
www.un.org/en/about-us/...
- Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
www.un.org/en/about-us/...
I've been doing a lot of reading in crocheting to help take my mind off of cirrent events to help ease my own anxiety and give myself a break. Tonight I finished this cute little narwhal. The pattern is not my own and can be found here!
www.themaryjay.com/free-pattern...
www.themaryjay.com/free-pattern...
March 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I've been doing a lot of reading in crocheting to help take my mind off of cirrent events to help ease my own anxiety and give myself a break. Tonight I finished this cute little narwhal. The pattern is not my own and can be found here!
www.themaryjay.com/free-pattern...
www.themaryjay.com/free-pattern...
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I've attached a copy of the letter I faxed to @golden.house.gov because his recent voting record has me very concerned as it does not represent the intentions or the needs of the people of Maine. Instead of bending at the knee to a tyrant, he should be standing up for the people of Maine.
March 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I've attached a copy of the letter I faxed to @golden.house.gov because his recent voting record has me very concerned as it does not represent the intentions or the needs of the people of Maine. Instead of bending at the knee to a tyrant, he should be standing up for the people of Maine.
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List of ALL 100 U.S. Senators DC Contact Information:
Alabama
Senator Tommy Tuberville 202-224-4124
Senator Katie Boyd Britt 202-224-5744
Alaska
Senator Lisa Murkowski 202-224-6665
Senator Dan Sullivan 202-224-3004
Arizona
Senator Mark Kelly 202-224-2235
Senator Ruben Gallego 202-224-4521
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Alabama
Senator Tommy Tuberville 202-224-4124
Senator Katie Boyd Britt 202-224-5744
Alaska
Senator Lisa Murkowski 202-224-6665
Senator Dan Sullivan 202-224-3004
Arizona
Senator Mark Kelly 202-224-2235
Senator Ruben Gallego 202-224-4521
1/17
March 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
List of ALL 100 U.S. Senators DC Contact Information:
Alabama
Senator Tommy Tuberville 202-224-4124
Senator Katie Boyd Britt 202-224-5744
Alaska
Senator Lisa Murkowski 202-224-6665
Senator Dan Sullivan 202-224-3004
Arizona
Senator Mark Kelly 202-224-2235
Senator Ruben Gallego 202-224-4521
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Alabama
Senator Tommy Tuberville 202-224-4124
Senator Katie Boyd Britt 202-224-5744
Alaska
Senator Lisa Murkowski 202-224-6665
Senator Dan Sullivan 202-224-3004
Arizona
Senator Mark Kelly 202-224-2235
Senator Ruben Gallego 202-224-4521
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Y'all want to be really petty. If your elected rep's phone inbox is full (or even if it isn't) send them a fax. Make it impossible for them to use their printer/copier because they just have so many faxes.
March 12, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Y'all want to be really petty. If your elected rep's phone inbox is full (or even if it isn't) send them a fax. Make it impossible for them to use their printer/copier because they just have so many faxes.