CharlinCharge
@charlincharge.bsky.social
SW MO USA.
I’m a book designer: charlibarnes.com
I host a monthly book club: readagainstthemachine.org
I support Respect MO voters: respectmovoters.org
I’m a book designer: charlibarnes.com
I host a monthly book club: readagainstthemachine.org
I support Respect MO voters: respectmovoters.org
Missouri legislators need to be held accountable to the will of Missouri voters. @piperformissouri.bsky.social Explains simply and concisely how they have not been.
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This is why I’m following and supporting @respectmovoters.org.
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This is why I’m following and supporting @respectmovoters.org.
Send it Back to the States
But not like that...
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April 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Missouri legislators need to be held accountable to the will of Missouri voters. @piperformissouri.bsky.social Explains simply and concisely how they have not been.
open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...
This is why I’m following and supporting @respectmovoters.org.
open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...
This is why I’m following and supporting @respectmovoters.org.
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Librarians from two local SWMO districts have shared with me that they have lost funding for programs, or grant money that was promised to them will not be received. Several club members have suggested defending libraries in our meetings. Here’s the moment. app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
Call on Congress to Protect Federal Library Funding
Call on Congress to Protect Federal Library Funding
app.oneclickpolitics.com
April 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Librarians from two local SWMO districts have shared with me that they have lost funding for programs, or grant money that was promised to them will not be received. Several club members have suggested defending libraries in our meetings. Here’s the moment. app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
Missouri lawmakers using manipulative ballot language to get what they want and overthrow the will of voters? Never… (see: sarcasm)
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Ballot language for Missouri anti-abortion amendment doesn’t mention abortion ban • Missouri Independent
A Republican-backed constitutional amendment would ban nearly all abortions in Missouri. But the ballot summary tells a different story.
missouriindependent.com
April 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Missouri lawmakers using manipulative ballot language to get what they want and overthrow the will of voters? Never… (see: sarcasm)
missouriindependent.com/2025/03/31/m...
missouriindependent.com/2025/03/31/m...
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Missouri legislators complain that the MO Constitution has been amended too many times (by MO citizens), but the vast majority of amendments have come from the legislators themselves!
#RespectMOVoters #moleg
#RespectMOVoters #moleg
March 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Missouri legislators complain that the MO Constitution has been amended too many times (by MO citizens), but the vast majority of amendments have come from the legislators themselves!
#RespectMOVoters #moleg
#RespectMOVoters #moleg
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This is a very important point. Breathlessly vague headlines and summaries of these executive orders created for the executive powers it does not have. This kind of press contributed to authoritarian regime change.
It's critical for everyone to remember what an Executive Order is. It is the President communicating orders to members of the executive branch. Policies to pursue, actions to take, etc. They are not laws. They are not close to being laws. They are formalized memos to employees. That's all.
March 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This is a very important point. Breathlessly vague headlines and summaries of these executive orders created for the executive powers it does not have. This kind of press contributed to authoritarian regime change.
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PREACH! 🤘👏💯
@knittingcultlady.bsky.social
@knittingcultlady.bsky.social
Nobody is coming to save us
YouTube video by Knitting Cult Lady
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March 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
PREACH! 🤘👏💯
@knittingcultlady.bsky.social
@knittingcultlady.bsky.social
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Have you made your plan to vote in the Missouri Municipal Elections on April 8th? No-excuse absentee voting started today! Check with your local election board for more details!
#RespectMOVoters
#RespectMOVoters
March 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Have you made your plan to vote in the Missouri Municipal Elections on April 8th? No-excuse absentee voting started today! Check with your local election board for more details!
#RespectMOVoters
#RespectMOVoters
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Trump’s new EO on voting exceeds his power—elections are conducted by the states. Congress, not Trump, has the power to legislate national standards they have to follow. So why would he do this? It’s about voter suppression & making it more difficult for people like you & me who oppose him to vote.
Trump just signed an exec order purporting to require a passport (or a few other docs) to register to vote. The president doesn't have the power to override a law passed by Congress. This is the SAVE Act but much worse. It is an illegal power grab that would block tens of millions from voting.
March 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Trump’s new EO on voting exceeds his power—elections are conducted by the states. Congress, not Trump, has the power to legislate national standards they have to follow. So why would he do this? It’s about voter suppression & making it more difficult for people like you & me who oppose him to vote.
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Food banks across the country, already strained by rising demand, say they will have less food to distribute because of at least $1 billion in federal funding cuts and pauses by the Trump administration reut.rs/4kUZe5b
Trump cuts hit struggling food banks, risking hunger for low-income Americans
Food banks say they will have less to distribute because of at least $1 billion in federal funding cuts.
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March 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Food banks across the country, already strained by rising demand, say they will have less food to distribute because of at least $1 billion in federal funding cuts and pauses by the Trump administration reut.rs/4kUZe5b
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Remember the glorious days when they told us video games loud music too much make up and cigarettes. We’re going to erode society.
Can Fox News come with a parental warning now?
Can Fox News come with a parental warning now?
March 21, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Remember the glorious days when they told us video games loud music too much make up and cigarettes. We’re going to erode society.
Can Fox News come with a parental warning now?
Can Fox News come with a parental warning now?
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"With this in mind, Missouri voters currently have no guaranteed protections against lawmakers challenging or reversing ballot measures."
We're working to change that!
fox2now.com/news/missour...
#RespectMOVoters
We're working to change that!
fox2now.com/news/missour...
#RespectMOVoters
Why Missouri lawmakers can challenge voter-approved laws
Several months after Missouri voters approved ballot measures to expand abortion rights and sick leave benefits, both are now facing challenges from state lawmakers.
fox2now.com
March 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"With this in mind, Missouri voters currently have no guaranteed protections against lawmakers challenging or reversing ballot measures."
We're working to change that!
fox2now.com/news/missour...
#RespectMOVoters
We're working to change that!
fox2now.com/news/missour...
#RespectMOVoters
What the fuck, Missouri.
#MOHB1367: Adds mifepristone to the list of Schedule IV controlled substances and establishes the offense of coerced criminal abortion by means of fraud
Status: Read Second Time (H) 2025-02-20
Sponsor: Deanna Self (R) HD-064
Status: Read Second Time (H) 2025-02-20
Sponsor: Deanna Self (R) HD-064
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HB1367: Adds mifepristone to the list of Schedule IV controlled substances and establishes the offense of coerced criminal abortion by means of fraud
documents.house.mo.gov
March 20, 2025 at 12:51 AM
What the fuck, Missouri.
Last year I helped brand and design an “Inner workbook” series with Sounds True. “The Internal Family Systems Workbook” has been one of our bestsellers since. Today our new “Healing Anxiety Workbook” and our beautiful new series landing page are live.
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Inner Workbooks
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March 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Last year I helped brand and design an “Inner workbook” series with Sounds True. “The Internal Family Systems Workbook” has been one of our bestsellers since. Today our new “Healing Anxiety Workbook” and our beautiful new series landing page are live.
product.soundstrue.com/inner-workbo...
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🚨 The Find Out Podcast is LIVE! 🚨
In just 24 hours, we’ve already seen thousands of plays across platforms, and the response has been 🔥. Huge thanks to everyone who’s tuned in so far—you all made this possible.
In just 24 hours, we’ve already seen thousands of plays across platforms, and the response has been 🔥. Huge thanks to everyone who’s tuned in so far—you all made this possible.
The Find Out Podcast
Government Podcast · 1 Episodes · Updated Weekly
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March 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🚨 The Find Out Podcast is LIVE! 🚨
In just 24 hours, we’ve already seen thousands of plays across platforms, and the response has been 🔥. Huge thanks to everyone who’s tuned in so far—you all made this possible.
In just 24 hours, we’ve already seen thousands of plays across platforms, and the response has been 🔥. Huge thanks to everyone who’s tuned in so far—you all made this possible.
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We have TWO book club meetings coming up! There was interest in digging deeper into “On Tyranny”, so I’ve booked a meeting room on Friday, March 28.
This is in addition to our upcoming discussion on “On Freedom,” Wednesday, April 9.
Both meetings are from 6-7 PM at the Library Center, in room B
This is in addition to our upcoming discussion on “On Freedom,” Wednesday, April 9.
Both meetings are from 6-7 PM at the Library Center, in room B
March 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We have TWO book club meetings coming up! There was interest in digging deeper into “On Tyranny”, so I’ve booked a meeting room on Friday, March 28.
This is in addition to our upcoming discussion on “On Freedom,” Wednesday, April 9.
Both meetings are from 6-7 PM at the Library Center, in room B
This is in addition to our upcoming discussion on “On Freedom,” Wednesday, April 9.
Both meetings are from 6-7 PM at the Library Center, in room B
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We just dropped the first episode of the Find Out Podcast. Six guys who got sick of watching the right dominate media and decided to do something about it. We’re talking about how to fight back, how to organize, and how to win.
Welcome to the Find Out Podcast
Episode 1 has arrived
substack.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
We just dropped the first episode of the Find Out Podcast. Six guys who got sick of watching the right dominate media and decided to do something about it. We’re talking about how to fight back, how to organize, and how to win.
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We've got 4 Town Halls this week! We want to hear from all Missourians about the best way our ballot initiative can protect the citizen initiative process in Missouri!
RespectMOVoters.org/town-halls
#RespectMOVoters
RespectMOVoters.org/town-halls
#RespectMOVoters
March 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We've got 4 Town Halls this week! We want to hear from all Missourians about the best way our ballot initiative can protect the citizen initiative process in Missouri!
RespectMOVoters.org/town-halls
#RespectMOVoters
RespectMOVoters.org/town-halls
#RespectMOVoters
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Hey there! Are you tired of Missouri politicians attacking the will of the people? Join us and work to stop them!
RespectMOVoters.org/join
#RespectMOVoters
RespectMOVoters.org/join
#RespectMOVoters
March 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Hey there! Are you tired of Missouri politicians attacking the will of the people? Join us and work to stop them!
RespectMOVoters.org/join
#RespectMOVoters
RespectMOVoters.org/join
#RespectMOVoters
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Months after Missouri voters overwhelmingly approved a minimum wage increase and paid sick leave requirements, the new laws face challenges this week in court and the state legislature. #moleg #mogov
Missouri sick leave law, minimum wage hike face rollback in legislature, Supreme Court • Missouri Independent
Paid sick leave and a minimum wage hike are coming under attack through litigation and legislation this week.
missouriindependent.com
March 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Read Against the Machine book club members! We have a Bluesky account now! Follow for reminders and book-related content.
Read Against the Machine is holding its first book discussion this Wednesday, 6-7 PM at the Library Center, Community Room B. We’re discussing On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder. Readagainstthemachine.org
#springfieldMO
#springfieldMO
March 8, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Read Against the Machine book club members! We have a Bluesky account now! Follow for reminders and book-related content.
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BREAKING: In response to our lawsuit, the National Endowment for the Arts will no longer force grant applicants to certify that they won't promote "gender ideology."
This is a big step toward defeating the NEA's unconstitutional censorship.
This is a big step toward defeating the NEA's unconstitutional censorship.
March 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
BREAKING: In response to our lawsuit, the National Endowment for the Arts will no longer force grant applicants to certify that they won't promote "gender ideology."
This is a big step toward defeating the NEA's unconstitutional censorship.
This is a big step toward defeating the NEA's unconstitutional censorship.
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Ahead of International Women’s Day, Human Rights Watch’s Women’s Rights Division Director Macarena Sáez speaks with Amy Braunschweiger about the best and worst of women’s rights last year. #IWD2025
Read more on the state of women’s rights:
Read more on the state of women’s rights:
The State of Women’s Rights
From the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo, women and girls’ rights have suffered serious setbacks. But despite the challenges, there also have been improvements and victories. Today, ...
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March 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Human Rights Watch’s Women’s Rights Division Director Macarena Sáez speaks with Amy Braunschweiger about the best and worst of women’s rights last year. #IWD2025
Read more on the state of women’s rights:
Read more on the state of women’s rights:
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During his March 4 address before Congress, President Donald Trump described January Littlejohn, a Florida mom who claims her child was “secretly” transitioned behind her back by school administrators. But this story needs more context. www.politifact.com/article/2025...
Trump story about a ‘secret’ gender transition needs context
In President Donald Trump’s March 4 address to Congress, he referenced the story of one of his invited guests to illustr
www.politifact.com
March 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
During his March 4 address before Congress, President Donald Trump described January Littlejohn, a Florida mom who claims her child was “secretly” transitioned behind her back by school administrators. But this story needs more context. www.politifact.com/article/2025...
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BREAKING: We're suing to block the Trump administration from requiring artists who apply to the National Endowment for the Arts for funding to have to attest they won't use any funds to "promote” what the government deems to be “gender ideology."
This is a violation of the First Amendment.
This is a violation of the First Amendment.
March 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
BREAKING: We're suing to block the Trump administration from requiring artists who apply to the National Endowment for the Arts for funding to have to attest they won't use any funds to "promote” what the government deems to be “gender ideology."
This is a violation of the First Amendment.
This is a violation of the First Amendment.