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Chelsea Memming
@damesfordemocracy.bsky.social
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Wife, mom & potter. I ❤️ dogs, art & travel.
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50501movement.bsky.social
We the people are taking action to stop a hostile government takeover. On April 5, 5.2 million people across the country stood up to say HANDS OFF our democracy!

Save the date for our next national day of action on April 19th.

#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #April5 #HandsOff
April 6, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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atrupar.com
Trump: "An old fashioned term that we use -- groceries. I used it on the campaign. It's such an old fashioned term, but a beautiful term. Groceries. It says a bag with different things in it."
April 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
damesfordemocracy.bsky.social
I’m a lucky woman. Andy is my faithful companion during all the hard stuff. I love this man so much.
March 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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susankayequinn.bsky.social
"the Trump regime is a Cybertruck, meant to look aggressive and intimidating, a bully car, but also one sloppily made to low standards, one that falls apart as it goes, with pieces that can be yanked off by hand. It shouts that it's strong, but it's weak." @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social
March 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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katestarbird.bsky.social
Everything looks like a conspiracy when you (and your audience) don’t know how anything works.
March 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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sheridesabike.bsky.social
For cyclists of leisurely pace, I recommend stringing together a ride that takes you through a bunch of these locations. If you do it in the late afternoon, imo, that’s the best time. Sunny late afternoon post spring rain? Transcendent.
March 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
damesfordemocracy.bsky.social
I’m really enjoying listening to this beautiful audiobook as I recover from a bout of food poisoning.
March 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
damesfordemocracy.bsky.social
Flying out of JFK airport.
March 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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noelcaslercomedy.bsky.social
What you saw today was the Russian mob acting out of the Oval Office.
March 1, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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nytpitchbot.bsky.social
Volodymyr Zelensky's Oval Office visit ended early when Donald Trump and JD Vance began angrily yelling at him. Here's why women like Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton are too emotional to be president.
March 1, 2025 at 12:53 AM
damesfordemocracy.bsky.social
After a brutal 4 months of a Seattle winter, we finally had some sun and warmer temps in the 60s. My floof and I had a nice little ride together with the roof open.
February 28, 2025 at 7:59 AM
damesfordemocracy.bsky.social
Sculpting more realistic cats.
February 28, 2025 at 7:12 AM
damesfordemocracy.bsky.social
Trying my hand at sculpting cats and fennec foxes.
February 7, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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bordensblues.bsky.social
I'd like to give him the hip.
February 7, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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alansmitheedga.bsky.social
January 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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jortsthecat.bsky.social
I sincerely don’t know why people aren’t physically stopping those dorks. Move shit. Lock doors. Lose the keys. Everyone switch seats. Turn off all the lights. Switch the signs on the elevator lobby. Make the settings all silly. Use a different language. Wear costumes. Fill rooms with balloons
February 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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atrupar.com
I just want to say for the record that when the history books are written centuries from now, I believe the election of Donald Trump in a free and fair election in 2024 will go down as one of the most senseless and self-destructive own goals in human history
January 31, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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gtconway.bsky.social
January 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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rebeccasolnit.bsky.social
Hi that was a coup last night in case no one mentioned that to you. The executive branch seized the power of the purse the Constitution gave to Congress, which is a pretty authoritarian / illegal consolidation of powers move. Time to go yell at your reps, the media, etc.
Hey friends! We're seeing a lot of terrible things. We're not able to cover all of them, but we felt this latest one is a really big deal and needs much more awareness. Our summary is this: It's an administrative coup. Trump has ordered tens of billions (maybe up to $3 trillion) of budget halted indefinitely in a blatantly illegal move. He's claiming power to halt and potentially redirect funding that's already been authorized by Congress — a classic authoritarian move. Here's what we know. And we're doing our best to catch up with this story, because it's moving fast. There's a memo from Matthew Vaeth, the acting head of the Office of Management and Budget. (That's the same government entity who set-up the DEI "snitch" line, that's now been spammed by tens of thousands of our fellow residents.) In typical Trump-style, the memo gets its facts wrong. It claims in FY2024 the US government spent $10 trillion (actually it was $6.8 trillion). It says money should be used for the administration's priorities — "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve." (Again, it's very fact deficient.) The memo says a pause will begin at 5pm on January 28th where, "Federal agencies must temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, and other relevant agency activities that may be implicated by the executive orders, including, but not limited to, financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology, and the green new deal." Anyone promised federal grants might have their money at risk, even states. This is Congressional directed spending and Trump is ordering people to not do it. This funding includes universities for education and research programs, nonprofits, local and tribal governments, disaster relief aid, e… So what can we do? It's been a lot. And the shock approach of this administration is to overwhelm us with nonsense and a state of paralysis. We continue to believe the best thing is to stay grounded and keep yourself sane amidst insanity. At this juncture, three actions we suggest that make sense to us: 1) Urge media to cover this story properly This is not "possibly illegal" — it's "patently illegal." You can read notes on that here. It's not "temporary" — it's "indefinite." There's no timetable for ending it. It's not just a memo — it's an administrative coup. 2) Urge your Representatives to act like this is a big deal If you know us, this isn't a knee-jerk action we suggest. We think this is a strategic because it's Congress that's being violated — their power is being directly undermined. 3) Continue to support ACLU and Democracy Forward These groups have been preparing litigation for some time. Unless Trump revokes this, this will certainly make its way through the courts. Our read is even the biased courts will have trouble swallowing this — so it may end up being shut down. Keep breathing. “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again," Nelson Mandela. Warmly, - Choose Democracy
January 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
Preferential hiring for mine, not for thine.
Tweet by Chris D. Jackson criticizing nepotism in politics, mentioning Buckley Carlson, son of Tucker Carlson, joining Vice President J.D. Vance's office as deputy press secretary. The tweet includes two images: the top image shows Buckley Carlson, a young man in a suit and tie, standing in a government building with columns. The bottom image shows Tucker Carlson, a middle-aged man in a suit and tie, with slightly tousled hair, speaking in an indoor setting.
January 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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wadems.org
Zero plans to lower everyday costs for folks.
January 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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conradhackett.bsky.social
Say religion mostly hurts society
Netherlands 54%
Australia 52%
UK 51%
Sweden 51%
France 45%
Canada 44%
Japan 42%
Chile 26%
US 24%
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
Chart showing whether people think religion mostly hurts or helps society in 36 countries.
January 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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rebeccasolnit.bsky.social
Worth remembering that it was a coup attempt--an attempt to steal Congress's powers and turn the presidency into a dictatorship--and that pushing back mattered. Thanks to everyone who raised a ruckus....
AOC mailer: Rebecca, This is Trump’s first major loss. When we fight, we win. EXCLUSIVE: White House budget office has officially rescinded the order authorizing a federal freeze on grants, according to document obtained by The Washington Post We may not have majorities in the House and the Senate, but we DO have the power to loudly educate and mobilize against the mass looting the Trump admin is attempting against our veterans, healthcare, education, and more. Pa'lante, Alexandria
January 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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goldengateblond.bsky.social
every day I understand a little more why Arya Stark kept that list
December 3, 2024 at 11:08 PM