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Sharon Dawes
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Social scientist, professor emerita of public management and information science, theater buff and sometime set designer. love Italy, books, and painting.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 3d
Democrats asked for ONE THING today to reopen the govt: Keep health insurance subsidies where they are at now for one year. That is IT. Nothing else.

Republicans said no.

So all the lies they tell every day about things Dems are asking for is BS.
Republicans OWN this shutdown.

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Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 5d
Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school

Reposted by Philip Nel, Sharon S. Dawes

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 21d
Incredible artwork by @4nikkolas.bsky.social.
Original artwork that mimics the famous raising of the flag on Iwo Jima, with the marines replaced by protesters in inflatable animal costumes. The Statue of Liberty and a city landscape are in the background.

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Sharon Dawes @ssdawes.bsky.social · 23d
Bilingual protest from a tiny hill town in Abruzzo. 3 Americans and 2 Brits in solidarity. #NoKings

Reposted by Michael Wagner, Tom Clark, Steve Peers , and 10 more

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 25d
Swearing in isn’t some ceremony. You aren’t a member of Congress until it happens. He knows that.

No phones, no staff, nothing.

I had to escort her into the Capitol on Wed bc Capitol police must treat her as a public visitor until she’s sworn in. And solo visitors aren’t allowed during shutdown!
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 25d
Johnson: "Grijalva should be working for her constituents right now. I don't know what she's doing. I keep seeing their political stunt videos. She should be in her office. She should be working or in the district for her constituents" (Grijalva is not in fact a Rep. b/c Johnson refuses to seat her)

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 25d
Johnson: "Grijalva should be working for her constituents right now. I don't know what she's doing. I keep seeing their political stunt videos. She should be in her office. She should be working or in the district for her constituents" (Grijalva is not in fact a Rep. b/c Johnson refuses to seat her)

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Sep 4
BREAKING: New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to sign an executive order allowing pharmacists to prescribe and administer Covid-19 vaccines to anyone who requests them, regardless of age or underlying conditions.
VACCINES FOR ALL: Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to sign an executive order allowing pharmacists to prescribe and administer Covid-19 vaccines to New Yorkers who request them, according to plans shared exclusively with Playbook. The Democrat’s executive order will mirror actions taken by other blue state governors this week to protect access to the latest Covid vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration has only granted limited approval of the jab for older adults and individuals considered to be high-risk. That’s prompted Democratic leaders to create their own vaccine guidance and explore ways they can legally protect access to the shot for everyone. “By signing this EO, Governor Hochul is making it clear that when Washington Republicans play politics with public health, New Yorkers will still be able to make their own health care decisions and get the care they need from trusted providers in their community,” Hochul spokesperson Kara Cumoletti said in a statement to POLITICO. This morning, POLITICO Pro reported that the Hochul administration is reviewing potential solutions to the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict vaccine access. However, a long-term fix may require legislative changes by lawmakers either through a special session, or when they return to the state Capitol in January. “This temporary order will ensure seamless access while the Governor works with the Legislature on a long-term solution to safeguard preventive care and vaccines,” Cumoletti added. — Katelyn Cordero

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AltSSA @altssa.altgov.info · Aug 29
If you haven’t already signed the letter I’m sorry of these brave employees, many of whom experienced the horrors of #Katrina, and swore to never allow it to happen again, please do so. They have put their careers on the line in order to try to keep us from experiencing another disaster like it. 2/?
Support the FEMA Katrina Declaration Now! — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
www.standupforscience.net

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AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲 @altspaceforce.altgov.info · Apr 29
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Kye @gxldsociety.bsky.social · Jul 12
DON’T LOOK AWAY: Children seen shackled and escorted by federal agents out of a downtown Los Angeles detention center.

Multiple minors. In chains. In public. This is not a “border issue”—this is a fucking human rights crisis.

Reposted by Kori Schake, Cas Mudde, Leo Lucassen , and 5 more

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · Jul 11
Gallup has new polling on immigration. Topline findings:
-Americans hate Trump's immigration policy (35% approve, 62% disapprove)
-Share who say immigration is a "good thing" for the country just hit an all-time high (79%)

news.gallup.com/poll/692522/...

Reposted by Sharon S. Dawes

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Maureen Pagano, Project Confidante @projconfmaureen.bsky.social · Jul 2
@timesunion.com
Run this kind if piece, please. All the time.
Your p1 on the app, “too news” is about birthday freebies. The horrible bill is about four items down after a click on the ribbon. Not all the 518 is on bluesky. We need a real sense of what’s happening from our media. Thank you.

Reposted by Sharon S. Dawes, Sheila R. Foster

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · Jun 26
Do they really think they can scare us with the word “socialist” when they are literally sending out men in masks with no warrants and no badges to disappear people off American streets?

I know what I’m scared of, and it’s not a socialist.

Reposted by Sharon S. Dawes

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · Jun 25
Protestors at the Russell Senate Building in wheelchairs were arrested by Capitol police for staging a sit in. Their banner was snatched and zip ties put on their wrists. #50501movement #Medicaid #biguglybill

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Sharon Dawes @ssdawes.bsky.social · Jun 21
Tell Congress: No War with Iran act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...
Tell Congress: No War with Iran
The American people do not want to enter Netanyahu’s war with Iran. American involvement would not only put our troops into harm's way, but risk escalating an already volatile situation into all-out r...
act.indivisible.org

Reposted by Stefan Reis, Jamie Morgan, Shelly Lundberg , and 1 more

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Jeff Lazarus @jlazarus.bsky.social · Jun 17
Not an original point but worth saying again - there is not a single element in this picture that identifies any of these folks as law enforcement agents. No badges, no uniforms, no vests. Out of context it just looks like a bunch of random guys are kidnapping a mayoral candidate.
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jun 17
Breaking News: Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller who is running for mayor, was detained by ICE agents at an immigration court as he tried to escort a migrant out of the courthouse to prevent his arrest. nyti.ms/4jWkANE
Brad Lander is shown being detained by federal agents in a courthouse. Lander wears a dark blue suit, blue shirt and blue striped tie. The agents wear sweatshirts and blue jeans. A headline reads: "Brad Lander Is Detained By ICE Agents at Immigration Courthouse." Photo by Olga Fedorova/Associated Press.

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Indivisible Albany ❌👑 @indivisiblealbany.org · Jun 14
Just a sampling of the amazing signage from ❌👑
A smiling woman protester holds a sign that says, “No Kings Yas Queens” ❌👑

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Troy Indivisible @troyindivisible.bsky.social · Jun 14
NO KINGS TROY INDIVISIBLE
OVER 1,300 today in Troy, NY !

Reposted by Jamie Morgan, Sharon S. Dawes

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Michelangelo Signorile @msignorile.bsky.social · Jun 11
Every major Dem politician needs to realize that, in this environment, they can schedule a "speech to the nation," like Newsom did, and get tons of media coverage.

Just do it.

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50501 New York @50501newyork.bsky.social · May 27
Given the Trump regime’s and tech oligarchy’s widespread digital surveillance, it’s becoming increasingly more important to protect your data.

If you’re looking for the basics on data privacy, here’s a great guide to get started.
A Starter Guide to Protecting Your Data From Hackers and Corporations
Hackers. AI data scrapes. Government surveillance. Yeah, thinking about where to start when it comes to protecting your online privacy can be overwhelming. Here’s a simple guide for you—and anyone who...
www.wired.com

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · May 24
“Three things made the US a rich and powerful nation: the rule of law, its science & innovation system, and openness to foreign talent. Remarkable how Trump has taken a sledgehammer to all three. No enemy of this country could do more.”
A Permanent Stain on Our History
The Trump administration’s embrace of nativism is as shameful as it is self-destructive.
www.thebulwark.com

Reposted by Sharon S. Dawes, Laura Ferguson, Catherine L. Taylor

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · May 18
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” isn’t just about tax cuts it quietly guts federal protections and reshapes entire agencies. Here’s what’s buried inside:

Reposted by Stephen R. Carpenter, Allison Eden, Sharon S. Dawes

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Neil deGrasse Tyson @neildegrassetyson.com · May 17
The 80-year recipe stoking America’s Prosperity:

1) Free-market capital investments in brilliant ideas…
2) enabled by Engineering Innovations…
3) based on Science Research in Universities…
4) funded by Grants from the US Government.

It’s time more people understood this.

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Sharon Dawes @ssdawes.bsky.social · May 11
Why has this reasoned op-ed not been posted far and wide before? It makes her arrest and detention all the more indefensible.

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · May 11
2. By the way, here is the op-ed that got her arrested and detained for six weeks:
Op-ed: Try again, President Kumar: Renewing calls for Tufts to adopt March 4 TCU Senate resolutions - The Tufts Daily
The independent student newspaper of Tufts University
bit.ly

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · May 7
To be effective, our opposition to today's abuses must run alongside a clear picture of what we are actually for - and how everyday life could be better with different leadership.

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PhillipUSA @phillipusa.bsky.social · May 7
This…

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Sharon Dawes @ssdawes.bsky.social · May 3
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/de...
Defend Public Broadcasting!
Public broadcasting provides Americans with access to local news, educational programming, and independent journalism without corporate and political influence. Public broadcasters like PBS and NPR ar...
sign.moveon.org

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Alt US Digital Service @altusds.altgov.info · Apr 27
We’ve modernized legacy government systems. We know what it takes. DOGE’s plan to migrate SSA’s COBOL systems without understanding is a disaster waiting to happen.

Here’s why DOGE will fail — and why it matters.

🔗 https://www.wethebuilders.org/posts/what-it-really-takes-to-migrate-cobol
A digital graphic with a black background featuring green cascading code resembling binary. In the center, white text reads: "What it really takes to migrate COBOL and why DOGE will fail." At the bottom left, the We The Builders logo is displayed alongside their email addresses: media@wethebuilders.org and submissions@wethebuilders.org.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Apr 26
The final honor guard for Pope Francis included migrants, prisoners, transgender people, the homeless and others selected by the Vicariate of Rome as a symbol of the late pope’s mission of inclusion and outreach.

Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM
“That they should be the ones to welcome Pope Francis’s coffin in the basilica is because these people are those who represented the focus of his mission,” said Father Giulio Albanese, head of missionary cooperation and communications for the Vicariate of Rome. “They are those who live on the peripheries, geographical and existential peripheries.”