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We the Seniors

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We the Seniors, an alliance of 44 groups and growing, represents thousands of senior citizens speaking with one loud voice about the issues affecting us and future generations.

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 12h

There is a lot of news these days about insurrections in Portland and Chicago. Please don’t be fooled, this is what a real insurrection looks like. The US Capitol, Washington, DC, Jan 6, 2021.

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 12h

There is a lot of news these days about insurrections in Portland and Chicago. Please don’t be fooled, this is what a real insurrection looks like. The US Capitol, Washington, DC, Jan 6, 2021.

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 1d

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The Reckoning For Trump's Terrible Presidency Has Begun, And It Is Going To Very Painful For Him And The Republican Party

Dems have the upper hand now my friends and we need to keep working as hard as we can. For Republicans are struggling to defend the indefensible....

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 3d

Love this. Superbly done. Please send this far and wide. @donwinslow.bsky.social

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Aug 9

Makes you wonder, huh?

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 5d

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 6d

Trump posted this on Truth Social early this morning. As awful as it is, every American should see it. www.al.com/politics/202...

Trump stars in weird AI video depicting Project 2025 architect as grim reaper

Trump is dressed in a dark cloak and hits a cowbell in the video, inspired by "Don't Fear the Reaper."

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I Will NEVER believe he didn’t cheat @liselisec.bsky.social · Jan 19

"We should measure the prosperity of a nation not by the number of millionaires, but by the absence of poverty, the prevalence of health, the efficiency of the public schools, and the number of people who can and do read worthwhile books."~
W. E. B. Du Bois

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 6d

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Trump Cut Funding to 16 Dem States. Can States Cut His?

Within 72 hours of the October 1st government shutdown, the Trump administration weaponized federal funding against Democratic states with surgical precision.

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 8d

Judy Loeb welcomes Cubby Plonchak, President and David Solomon, Vice President of Democratic Club @ Cedar Crest to We the Seniors.

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 8d

Judy Loeb welcomes Cubby Plonchak, President and David Solomon, Vice President of Democratic Club @ Cedar Crest to We the Seniors.

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 9d

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While Trump Manufactures A Shutdown, Protesters, Governors, and Federal Workers Are Risking It All To Fight Back

Turning Trump’s shutdown into a moment of resistance

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 9d

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Now's the time to stiffen spines

This is a big week for the defiance.

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 10d

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Trump's Border Patrol Chase Bike Messenger for Daring to Say 'F*ck Trump'

When they’re not tossing mothers to the ground or pulling their hair, they’re busy chasing a bike messenger who dared to express his opinion about Donald Trump in this “free” land.

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 12d

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Truth Matters (@politicsusa46)

Not often I agree with Trumple Thinskin on a government shutdown, but there’s always a first. 🎥 TikTok - vm.tiktok.com/ZNdsoFWeh/

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 12d

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Resistance Works: Sinclair and Nexstar Fold, GOP Jan 6 Lie Collapses, Newsom Trolls Trump’s Broken Escalator, and More

This good news will ruin Trump’s weekend—I’m cool with that

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 13d

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Bessent on 'Trump Accounts': "It is a backdoor for privatizing Social Security"

YouTube video by The Bulwark

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 14d

The clock is ticking closer to a government shutdown. Yet Trump canceled today’s meeting to negotiate.

Democrats are fighting to make sure you keep your health care and lower costs. Republicans don’t care. It’s that simple.

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 15d

Our members joined NYC in marching to #MakeBillionairesPay

Photographer: Furaha Moye

September 20, 2025

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 15d

Our members joined NYC in marching to #MakeBillionairesPay

Photographer: Furaha Moye

September 20, 2025

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 15d

There are many things wrong with the Tylenol theory, the least of which is that autism was first diagnosed in 1911 and Tylenol was introduced in 1955.

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We the Seniors @wetheseniors.bsky.social · 15d

Paper Clip Resistance. Let’s do it! open.substack.com/pub/ejeancar...

Hit 'Em in the Wallet

Clip it, Baby!!

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