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Betsy Meynardie
@betsymey.bsky.social
Retired from a career in Deaf Education and spending my time volunteering and painting watercolors. I enjoy traveling and am committed to doing my part for social justice.
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Don't cry for me bureaucracy!
The truth is, I never liked you.
Not like flattery, or kleptocracy
I'll take your cash now
Then your democracy
March 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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"President Donald Trump has scrapped Biden-era executive orders that raised the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Trump scraps key Biden-era policy that increased minimum wage for federal contractors
In 2021, Joe Biden used his power to raise the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 an hour. Donald Trump is now turning back the clock.
www.msnbc.com
March 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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🇺🇸 CALL YOUR CONGRESSMAN! CALL YOUR SENATORS! 🇺🇸

I called mine and gave them an earful!

Oppose Trump and Musk at every Fascist turn!

Impeach, Convict, Remove and Imprison Trump for his 2020 Insurrection! He's in office now, Mitch McConnell has no excuses!

I made my calls, you should too!
February 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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It would be far less time-consuming to just document when he tells the truth.

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Analysis: Trump’s 13 biggest lies of his first month back in office | CNN Politics
In speeches, interviews, exchanges with reporters and posts on social media, the president filled his public statements not only with exaggerations but outright fabrications. As he did during his firs...
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February 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Please share. Especially if you know people in these states.
February 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Was great to be among thousands at the Capitol yesterday.
February 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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I did a walkthrough, here’s a timelapse. This is probably the biggest demo in D.C. so far post-inauguration, brought together by the 50501 Movement which originated on Reddit.

Everyone was chanting “fire Elon!” while I was filming this.
February 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Join 50501 in a National Day of Action on Monday, February 17th. We are reclaiming President's Day - a day that is supposed to be celebrating the Presidency. Unite to limit executive overreach. Find your protest at https://buff.ly/417VjtT, or create one.
February 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Excellent post
January 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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We know today will be a hard day for many, but as we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, let's focus on our communities and all those fighting for a better future.
January 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King
January 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Thank you.
January 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Stacy Abrams on DEI

youtu.be/12Mn4gn2eRM?...
Stacey Abrams Explains How DEI Made America Great - and Still Can
YouTube video by Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams
youtu.be
January 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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HERE'S THE PLAN!

Join @FieldTeam6.bsky.social as we report what we achieved in '24, reveal our new battle lines, and lay out our strategy for victory in '25, '26, & beyond.

📆 Wednesday, January 22 at 5p PT/8p ET
#Voterizer #RegisterDemocrats social.fieldteam6.org/s/itvkI298
RSVP here:
social.fieldteam6.org
January 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Emotions are high as January 20th approaches, but Heather Cox Richardson is here to help us stay calm. Join us on Inauguration Eve as HCR puts things into perspective and reminds us that small groups CAN change history. 🌟

We’d love to see you there—sign up now: go.redwine.blue/119HCR-BS
January 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Seven things to know about water scarcity:
1. Freshwater on Earth is limited and essential
2. Millions of people lack access to clean water
3. Rivers are drying up
4. Climate change intensifies scarcity
5. Wetlands are disappearing
6. Agriculture drives high water use
7. Big cities have a big impact
January 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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If standing next to Rudy at Four Seasons Total Landscaping wasn't disqualifying for Pam Bondi, refusing to straightforwardly say at her hearing that Joe Biden was legitimately elected sure is. That's not her only disqualification, either. ICYMI Kim Wehle:
Pam Bondi Puts Loyalty to Trump First
The disturbing priorities revealed in the attorney general nominee’s answers—and non-answers.
www.thebulwark.com
January 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Here’s what FTC did to protect Americans for 4y&how it’s stopping now. What’s wrong w/MSM that they hide these facts from voters?

The big news on MSM is telling us that Trump got on Air Force One last night?

Support independent news like your life depends on it-because it does!
January 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM