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Experienced Ohioans over 60 working to stabilize our climate and democracy. A working group in @thirdact.org
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After federal rules nixed their plans to offer food-insecure people a discount, I found three Oregon grocery stores that are using the honor system to help SNAP recipients. My story today: www.oregonlive.com/business/202...
Feds told Oregon grocers they couldn’t offer 10% off to SNAP recipients, so they got creative
The honor system is in place at three Oregon stores, now offering discounts to all who need it.
www.oregonlive.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Schools should be safe havens, not training grounds for surviving government violence. Thank you PPS for putting our students & their safety first.

If you see ICE in your neighborhood call PIRC (1-888-622-1510). Call my office (503-231-2300) if your friend or family member has been detained.
Portland schools heighten security due to immigration enforcement activity
The district wrote to parents and staff that school leaders are developing dismissal plans to ensure students can return home safely this afternoon.
www.oregonlive.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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David Goeßmann interviewing Bill McKibben, asks what gives him the hope and strength to continue, and McKibben responds:

"Hey, lots of people are suffering badly, mostly in places that did nothing to cause climate change. If they can keep fighting, I guess I can too!"

Yes, we can too.
COP30: 'A Real Opening for Quicker Progress' | Common Dreams
​Why it's not all bad news for Bill McKibben regarding the climate crisis. Five questions to one of the leading environmentalists in the US.
www.commondreams.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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If I'm doing the math correctly, Musk's big pay packet yesterday could have made each of these now-dead people millionaires instead.
He is among the sickest men the world has ever produced.
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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If we had the same cheap, instant access to rooftop solar systems, not only could we power the homes of 18.2 million families, but we could also save $1.2 trillion in the process 💸

🔗 Read the full Permit Power report here: permitpower.org/resources/as...
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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🤯 This new @permitpower.bsky.social report reveals that if we cut down on red tape for solar installations, we could unlock solar power for almost 20 MILLION families across the U.S. 🇺🇸 If it’s already working in countries like Australia & Germany, why can’t it work here? 👇🧵
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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[email protected] friend Nate Murray created an inspiring docu film on two friends traveling the country talking to people helping to save the planet.

Help him raise $20,000 to finish. Trailer: bit.ly/3JyDtKD

@thirdactoh.bsky.social @ccbecker271.bsky.social @cincynature.bsky.social
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November 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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A year ago today, we had a really terrible election night, and because I know how people fall into despair I sat down at 11pm and wondered what I could tell you. I told you:
November 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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If I were running in next year's midterms, I'd be saying: Aussies are getting free electricity, and we're getting huge price spikes.

Because they built solar, and Trump is blocking it.
open.substack.com/pub/billmcki...
Free Electricity. Like, at no cost. For everyone. Now.
Let's talk about affordability, abundance, and Australia--and why thanks to Trump we can't have nice things
open.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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“Here in New Jersey, we know that this nation has not ever been, nor will it ever be ruled by kings. We take oaths to a Constitution, not a king.” - Governor-elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social #NoKings
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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The path to protecting democracy runs through empowered voters and a movement that refuses to back down. We need leaders who will meet the moment, and we’ll be there on the ground and at the polls when they do.
November 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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This morning Ohio Senators are in committee deciding on a bill that would throw away valid votes from eligible voters that were mailed on time because of mail delays outside of a voter's control. That's not right.
Urge your state senator to vote "No", here:
lwvohio.salsalabs.org/urgentstopsb293
November 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Maybe dumping poop on voters from an airplane is not a surefire electoral strategy
November 5, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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GEORGIANS!
WELL DONE!
Alicia Johnson & Peter Hubbard HAVE BEEN ELECTED TO THE PSC!!!!

AND Y’ALL DID IT!!!!
So give yourselves a big hug,…
But we’re not done yet.
This spring there is another PSC election, and we have to work hard for it.
So, enjoy the win, rest up, and we’ll be in touch.
November 5, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Despite vile Islamophobic campaigning, Muslims won historic victories in NY and VA, the targets of the 9/11 attacks

Perhaps Trump hasn’t permanently halted America’s slow march towards a true multi-ethnic democracy
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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We go to sleep in a better country than we woke up in. Thank you to everyone who worked for these coast-to-coast victories, for this utter repudiation of Trumpism, for economic justice and a country for all of us, not for white supremacy.
November 5, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Inexplicably, the pro-ballroom vote failed to materialize last night
November 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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The legacy media is getting it all wrong. Across the board Dem wins are not votes for pragmatism or moderation. They are an angry refutation of corrupt authoritarianism and a wake up call for corporate Dems.
All these big headline grabbing wins are great but also my friend and neighbor took 65% of the vote against the maga incumbent (of almost 20 years) in our city council election. It's top to bottom, guys. People are mad at Republicans. Feel free to redistrict OH, it's not gonna help.
November 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Join us for our next monthly working group meeting on Tuesday, November 11th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
We are on a 6-months countdown to the Great Ohio Climate March. We’ll discuss where we are, what we’ve learned throughout the process, who we are partnering with and more. Email [email protected]
November 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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American families are barely keeping up — groceries, rent, bills. And now Republicans have made it worse by slashing nearly $1.1 trillion from Medicaid and killing ACA credits that keep healthcare affordable. Join the fight to protect our care: economicsecurity.us/wp-content/u... #HealthcareHeist
November 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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American Hero.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is a GREAT AMERICAN

#SoniaSotomayor
November 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Whatever you think about the new map, one thing is certain - it only matters if people vote. Competitive districts. Engaged citizens. High turnout. That's the formula for responsive government. 🗳️ Please remember to vote tomorrow! 🇺🇸 https://bit.ly/3LGSaM5
Ohio Redistricting Commission unanimously OKs map of new congressional districts
The Ohio Redistricting Commission approved a new map of congressional districts that would be used for the first time in the 2026 elections. The new map favors Republicans in 12 of Ohio's 15 congressi...
www.cleveland.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM