Wes
@weschiv.bsky.social
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State lawmakers have until 9/30 to pass a bipartisan map that accurately represents their communities. If they miss their deadline, the task falls to the Ohio Redistricting Commission.
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September 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
State lawmakers have until 9/30 to pass a bipartisan map that accurately represents their communities. If they miss their deadline, the task falls to the Ohio Redistricting Commission.
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In defense of Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops in the nation’s capital, the White House has put out a “fact sheet” of scary statistics on crime in Washington, DC.
It’s about what you’d expect: a bunch of lazy, easily disproven garbage.
The latest from @radleybalko.bsky.social:
It’s about what you’d expect: a bunch of lazy, easily disproven garbage.
The latest from @radleybalko.bsky.social:
Breaking down the White House's lies and distortions about crime in DC
How to manufacture a crisis.
www.motherjones.com
August 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Join us next month for our September sessions of Be Well: Sacred Circles of Healing and Wellness for Black Moms. All Black birthing people who are pregnant or have a child under 2 years old are welcome to this session that will focus on Care Navigation & Accessing Resources. 1/3
August 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Join us next month for our September sessions of Be Well: Sacred Circles of Healing and Wellness for Black Moms. All Black birthing people who are pregnant or have a child under 2 years old are welcome to this session that will focus on Care Navigation & Accessing Resources. 1/3
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The work of Vivian Maier (1920-2009), prolific US street photographer whose work was unknown in her lifetime #WomensArt
August 27, 2025 at 5:09 AM
The work of Vivian Maier (1920-2009), prolific US street photographer whose work was unknown in her lifetime #WomensArt
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Anna-Maria Schipper Vermeiren, contemporary quilt artist of Haaften, The Netherlands #UnravellingWomensArt
August 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Anna-Maria Schipper Vermeiren, contemporary quilt artist of Haaften, The Netherlands #UnravellingWomensArt
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The I-71 footbridge crew is getting crazy! “Putin’s Wack Twisted and Trumps A Ho”
August 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The I-71 footbridge crew is getting crazy! “Putin’s Wack Twisted and Trumps A Ho”
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📣The military has no place occupying D.C. or any other American city. The deployment of the National Guard is an intimidation tactic by an authoritarian administration and
@govmikedewine.bsky.social is complicit.
www.daytondailynews.com/local/critic...
@govmikedewine.bsky.social is complicit.
www.daytondailynews.com/local/critic...
Critics scorn DeWine for sending Ohio National Guard to ‘bogus’ D.C. emergency
A group of activists gathered at the Ohio Statehouse Wednesday to criticize Gov. Mike DeWine’s decision to send 150 Ohio National Guard members for what organizers called a “bogus” and “manufactured” ...
www.daytondailynews.com
August 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
📣The military has no place occupying D.C. or any other American city. The deployment of the National Guard is an intimidation tactic by an authoritarian administration and
@govmikedewine.bsky.social is complicit.
www.daytondailynews.com/local/critic...
@govmikedewine.bsky.social is complicit.
www.daytondailynews.com/local/critic...
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"Massachusetts has collected about $1.8 billion from a voter-approved surtax on the state's highest earners through the first nine months of the fiscal year."
It's going to be used for education and transportation.
See? Equitable taxation benefits everyone.
www.wgbh.org/news/politic...
It's going to be used for education and transportation.
See? Equitable taxation benefits everyone.
www.wgbh.org/news/politic...
Millionaires tax revenue reaches $1.8 billion, on pace to double estimates
Massachusetts has collected about $1.8 billion from a voter-approved surtax on the state's highest earners through the first nine months of the fiscal year, the Department of Revenue said Monday in a ...
www.wgbh.org
August 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"Massachusetts has collected about $1.8 billion from a voter-approved surtax on the state's highest earners through the first nine months of the fiscal year."
It's going to be used for education and transportation.
See? Equitable taxation benefits everyone.
www.wgbh.org/news/politic...
It's going to be used for education and transportation.
See? Equitable taxation benefits everyone.
www.wgbh.org/news/politic...
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Tracey Tawhiao, Māori artist who is part of the Māori art revival movement in Aotearoa/ New Zealand #womensart
August 19, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Tracey Tawhiao, Māori artist who is part of the Māori art revival movement in Aotearoa/ New Zealand #womensart
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No one owns the Water.
No one owns the Land.
No one owns the sand.
These are given by Our Mother.
The Planet provides for Free.
Only by the hands of the Greedy does the Earth require a Fee 🌺
No one owns the Land.
No one owns the sand.
These are given by Our Mother.
The Planet provides for Free.
Only by the hands of the Greedy does the Earth require a Fee 🌺
August 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
No one owns the Water.
No one owns the Land.
No one owns the sand.
These are given by Our Mother.
The Planet provides for Free.
Only by the hands of the Greedy does the Earth require a Fee 🌺
No one owns the Land.
No one owns the sand.
These are given by Our Mother.
The Planet provides for Free.
Only by the hands of the Greedy does the Earth require a Fee 🌺
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3 PM PROTEST OHIO STATEHOUSE TODAY - DeWine called out the Ohio National Guard to occupy our nation’s capitol!
We will not stand by as he uses Ohioans to further militarize DC.
Join us on High Street this afternoon.
Please SHARE this message widely.
#FreeDC 👇🏼💪🇺🇸
We will not stand by as he uses Ohioans to further militarize DC.
Join us on High Street this afternoon.
Please SHARE this message widely.
#FreeDC 👇🏼💪🇺🇸
August 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
3 PM PROTEST OHIO STATEHOUSE TODAY - DeWine called out the Ohio National Guard to occupy our nation’s capitol!
We will not stand by as he uses Ohioans to further militarize DC.
Join us on High Street this afternoon.
Please SHARE this message widely.
#FreeDC 👇🏼💪🇺🇸
We will not stand by as he uses Ohioans to further militarize DC.
Join us on High Street this afternoon.
Please SHARE this message widely.
#FreeDC 👇🏼💪🇺🇸
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“We know what happens when voices go silent...Resources dry up, needs go unmet, policies are passed that benefit the few at the expense of the many. And equal districts gives us a chance to flourish together.” - Rev. Raymond Greene Jr., Freedom Bloc
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/15/o...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/15/o...
Ohio anti-gerrymandering coalition calls for fair maps ahead of Congressional redraw • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio lawmakers are preparing to draft new congressional districts. Several progressive organizations calling themselves the Equal Districts Coalition are joining forces again to push for fair maps.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
August 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“We know what happens when voices go silent...Resources dry up, needs go unmet, policies are passed that benefit the few at the expense of the many. And equal districts gives us a chance to flourish together.” - Rev. Raymond Greene Jr., Freedom Bloc
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/15/o...
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/15/o...
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For the last four decades, a group of bicyclists has embarked on a 950-mile bike ride following the Trail of Tears. The ride honors Cherokee ancestors who were forcibly removed from their homelands. #RTR2025
wpln.org/post/cheroke...
wpln.org/post/cheroke...
Cherokee cyclists retrace the Trail of Tears to remember — and reclaim — their history
For the last four decades, a group of bicyclists has embarked on a 950-mile bike ride following the Trail of Tears in honor of Cherokee ancestors who were forcibly removed from their homelands.
wpln.org
June 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
For the last four decades, a group of bicyclists has embarked on a 950-mile bike ride following the Trail of Tears. The ride honors Cherokee ancestors who were forcibly removed from their homelands. #RTR2025
wpln.org/post/cheroke...
wpln.org/post/cheroke...
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The Onion "Oops All Bangers" Edition
June 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The Onion "Oops All Bangers" Edition
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SB 153 is death by a thousand cuts— and it’s exactly what politicians want. Why? Because when #WeThePeople write the laws, it threatens the political status quo.
A status quo reinforced by gerrymandering, leaving most Ohioans without a voice in the Statehouse. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/06/11/o...
A status quo reinforced by gerrymandering, leaving most Ohioans without a voice in the Statehouse. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/06/11/o...
Ohio lawmakers once again ambush the citizen ballot initiative process • Ohio Capital Journal
In August 2023, Ohio voters overwhelmingly rejected lawmakers' blatant attempt to undermine our citizen-initiative process. Instead of listening, Ohio politicians are now aiming to shut down grassroot...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
June 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
SB 153 is death by a thousand cuts— and it’s exactly what politicians want. Why? Because when #WeThePeople write the laws, it threatens the political status quo.
A status quo reinforced by gerrymandering, leaving most Ohioans without a voice in the Statehouse. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/06/11/o...
A status quo reinforced by gerrymandering, leaving most Ohioans without a voice in the Statehouse. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/06/11/o...
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It’s important to be prepared when exercising our right to protest against the fascist, racist, and xenophobic orders threatening our communities...1/2
June 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It’s important to be prepared when exercising our right to protest against the fascist, racist, and xenophobic orders threatening our communities...1/2
When you’re just a good boy but accidentally join an underground heist crew. 🐶🕵️♂️💀
#DoggoInDisguise #HeistPup #MaskedMutt #DogMemes #BlueskyHumor #WholesomeCriminal
#DoggoInDisguise #HeistPup #MaskedMutt #DogMemes #BlueskyHumor #WholesomeCriminal
June 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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One of the coolest features of the Agami Heron is its gorgeous, flowing crest that flutters as it poses and preens. But I've never seen it up close before with the details and textures.
#CostaRica #herons #nature #birds
#CostaRica #herons #nature #birds
June 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
One of the coolest features of the Agami Heron is its gorgeous, flowing crest that flutters as it poses and preens. But I've never seen it up close before with the details and textures.
#CostaRica #herons #nature #birds
#CostaRica #herons #nature #birds
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Alexandra Buckle, contemporary printmaker known for her woodland scenes created via linocuts #WomensArt
June 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Alexandra Buckle, contemporary printmaker known for her woodland scenes created via linocuts #WomensArt
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Ohio lawmakers are once again ambushing the citizen-initiative process. SB 153 is about power -- and who gets to wield it. The answer must remain: the people.
We oppose this attack on direct democracy.
www.cleveland.com/ne...
We oppose this attack on direct democracy.
www.cleveland.com/ne...
“They think of themselves as kings”: Ohio Republicans target citizen-led ballot initiatives again - cleveland.com
Senate Bill 153 imposes new burdensome requirements on signature gatherers, including badges that critics call a "scarlet letter," in latest move to obstruct direct democracy and block citizens from putting a check on "ridiculous runaway lawmakers"
www.cleveland.com
May 30, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Ohio lawmakers are once again ambushing the citizen-initiative process. SB 153 is about power -- and who gets to wield it. The answer must remain: the people.
We oppose this attack on direct democracy.
www.cleveland.com/ne...
We oppose this attack on direct democracy.
www.cleveland.com/ne...