Deb Turi-Smith
@debturismith.bsky.social
Relentlessly Resisting. NJ Democrat, Team Pelosi* *Team Andy Kim* *Action Together NJ *, Team Mikie Sherrill *Never Trump or any minions; Retired Social Worker, Episcopalian; Above all, be kind.
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Deb Turi-Smith
@debturismith.bsky.social
· Mar 22
15 years ago, I worked diligently to help pass the Affordable Care Act. As a hospital oncology social worker I saw the tremendous health disparities due to those who were uninsured. One of my patients. Who I will call “Dee”, was a tragic example. Thread🧵1)
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🔥 Absolutely with Jasmine Crockett on this one. Mike Johnson isn’t leading the People’s House; He’s running Trump’s protection racket.
He’s keeping Congress out to shield his idol from scrutiny over his pedophile pals.
He’s keeping Congress out to shield his idol from scrutiny over his pedophile pals.
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🔥 Absolutely with Jasmine Crockett on this one. Mike Johnson isn’t leading the People’s House; He’s running Trump’s protection racket.
He’s keeping Congress out to shield his idol from scrutiny over his pedophile pals.
He’s keeping Congress out to shield his idol from scrutiny over his pedophile pals.
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I am PROUD of the MAJORITY of Democratic U.S. Senators including my CA Senators Alex Padilla & Adam Schiff that voted to hold the line against Trump/GOP’s gutting of Americans’ health care! I BLAME Trump/GOP’s cruel government shutdown & their billionaire agenda that would NEVER fund health care!!!
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I am PROUD of the MAJORITY of Democratic U.S. Senators including my CA Senators Alex Padilla & Adam Schiff that voted to hold the line against Trump/GOP’s gutting of Americans’ health care! I BLAME Trump/GOP’s cruel government shutdown & their billionaire agenda that would NEVER fund health care!!!
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Aftyn Behn is a pissed-off social worker. Throughout her career, she’s fought to shift power away from corporate special interests & corrupt politicians & put it in the hands of the communities that make TN & this country strong. Vote aftynforcongress.com 💙
LFGTN!
LFGTN!
Aftyn for Congress
FEED KIDS. FIX ROADS. FUND HOSPITALS.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Aftyn Behn is a pissed-off social worker. Throughout her career, she’s fought to shift power away from corporate special interests & corrupt politicians & put it in the hands of the communities that make TN & this country strong. Vote aftynforcongress.com 💙
LFGTN!
LFGTN!
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Our calls & outrage are working! Sen Kaine, Rosen, Shaneen & Hassan said if they hear from more of their constituents, they could change their votes from a yes to a no. Rs may not be voting for this bill also, so call your R senators too. Keep the phone calls coming bc it’s working! 202-224-3121
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Our calls & outrage are working! Sen Kaine, Rosen, Shaneen & Hassan said if they hear from more of their constituents, they could change their votes from a yes to a no. Rs may not be voting for this bill also, so call your R senators too. Keep the phone calls coming bc it’s working! 202-224-3121
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Nothing says guilty like a pardon! Trump Pardons Giuliani, Meadows and Dozens of Others Over 2020 Election
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Trump Pardons Giuliani, Meadows and Dozens of Others Over 2020 Election
The president’s top allies will receive a “full, complete and unconditional” pardon, a document released by the U.S. pardon attorney said.
www.wsj.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Nothing says guilty like a pardon! Trump Pardons Giuliani, Meadows and Dozens of Others Over 2020 Election
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Democrats: Fight, Don't Fold!
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November 10, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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November 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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@AftynBehn.bsky.social is a fantastic candidate. She’s smart, sharp as a whip and has an understanding of the needs of average people. Help us send a fighter to Congress.
#Tn07
#Tn7
#VoteEarlyVoteAftyn
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November 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
@AftynBehn.bsky.social is a fantastic candidate. She’s smart, sharp as a whip and has an understanding of the needs of average people. Help us send a fighter to Congress.
#Tn07
#Tn7
#VoteEarlyVoteAftyn
#Tn07
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#VoteEarlyVoteAftyn
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The Republicans lied to us about Epstein.
They lied to us about tariffs.
They lied to us about Project 2025.
They lied to us about immigrants.
They lied to us about their Big Ugly bill.
They lied to us about EVERYTHING else.
Maybe a social worker from Tennessee can help.
They lied to us about tariffs.
They lied to us about Project 2025.
They lied to us about immigrants.
They lied to us about their Big Ugly bill.
They lied to us about EVERYTHING else.
Maybe a social worker from Tennessee can help.
November 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The Republicans lied to us about Epstein.
They lied to us about tariffs.
They lied to us about Project 2025.
They lied to us about immigrants.
They lied to us about their Big Ugly bill.
They lied to us about EVERYTHING else.
Maybe a social worker from Tennessee can help.
They lied to us about tariffs.
They lied to us about Project 2025.
They lied to us about immigrants.
They lied to us about their Big Ugly bill.
They lied to us about EVERYTHING else.
Maybe a social worker from Tennessee can help.
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Senate Republicans are daring Democrats to cave. Don’t. Rosen, Baldwin, Kelly, Ossoff, Peters, Durbin, Hassan, Shaheen, King, Fetterman—hold the line. Don’t sell out working families for a headline. Demand a full reopening and real relief. Don’t cave
Senate Republicans are daring Democrats to cave. Don’t. Rosen, Baldwin, Kelly, Ossoff, Peters, Durbin, Hassan, Shaheen, King, Fetterman—hold the line. Don’t sell out working families for a headline. Demand a full reopening and real relief. Don’t cave
November 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Senate Republicans are daring Democrats to cave. Don’t. Rosen, Baldwin, Kelly, Ossoff, Peters, Durbin, Hassan, Shaheen, King, Fetterman—hold the line. Don’t sell out working families for a headline. Demand a full reopening and real relief. Don’t cave
Senate Republicans are daring Democrats to cave. Don’t. Rosen, Baldwin, Kelly, Ossoff, Peters, Durbin, Hassan, Shaheen, King, Fetterman—hold the line. Don’t sell out working families for a headline. Demand a full reopening and real relief. Don’t cave
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Congress just dropped a so-called “minibus” deal to end the 40-day shutdown but it’s a surrender disguised as progress.
It funds veterans and agriculture but abandons the 20 million Americans who rely on ACA subsidies for health care.
A Band-Aid won’t fix a bleeding nation.
Congress just dropped a so-called “minibus” deal to end the 40-day shutdown but it’s a surrender disguised as progress.
It funds veterans and agriculture but abandons the 20 million Americans who rely on ACA subsidies for health care.
A Band-Aid won’t fix a bleeding nation.
November 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Congress just dropped a so-called “minibus” deal to end the 40-day shutdown but it’s a surrender disguised as progress.
It funds veterans and agriculture but abandons the 20 million Americans who rely on ACA subsidies for health care.
A Band-Aid won’t fix a bleeding nation.
Congress just dropped a so-called “minibus” deal to end the 40-day shutdown but it’s a surrender disguised as progress.
It funds veterans and agriculture but abandons the 20 million Americans who rely on ACA subsidies for health care.
A Band-Aid won’t fix a bleeding nation.
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Let’s help TN flip this seat! @aftynbehn.bsky.social
24 DAYS UNTIL WE MAKE HISTORY.
Now is our time. Thank you to the @DNC chair, Ken Martin, for coming to Nashville, and to all of those who canvassed yesterday.
Remember, talking to voters is the only way we’re going to win— sign up today
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Now is our time. Thank you to the @DNC chair, Ken Martin, for coming to Nashville, and to all of those who canvassed yesterday.
Remember, talking to voters is the only way we’re going to win— sign up today
🔗 Link in bio
November 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Let’s help TN flip this seat! @aftynbehn.bsky.social
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To Mr Schumer: DO NOT CAVE TO THE GOP . Do not allow any Dems to give an inch!
They are losing this battle & we are on the right side of history.
STAND UP TO THESE FASCISTS!
FORCE THEM TO CONCEDE OUR HEALTHCARE SUBSIDIES
RESTORE SNAP NOW
STAND UP TO THESE FASCISTS!
@schumer.senate.gov
They are losing this battle & we are on the right side of history.
STAND UP TO THESE FASCISTS!
FORCE THEM TO CONCEDE OUR HEALTHCARE SUBSIDIES
RESTORE SNAP NOW
STAND UP TO THESE FASCISTS!
@schumer.senate.gov
November 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
To Mr Schumer: DO NOT CAVE TO THE GOP . Do not allow any Dems to give an inch!
They are losing this battle & we are on the right side of history.
STAND UP TO THESE FASCISTS!
FORCE THEM TO CONCEDE OUR HEALTHCARE SUBSIDIES
RESTORE SNAP NOW
STAND UP TO THESE FASCISTS!
@schumer.senate.gov
They are losing this battle & we are on the right side of history.
STAND UP TO THESE FASCISTS!
FORCE THEM TO CONCEDE OUR HEALTHCARE SUBSIDIES
RESTORE SNAP NOW
STAND UP TO THESE FASCISTS!
@schumer.senate.gov
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Van Epps ignores families struggling with rising healthcare costs & shuttered hospitals. Aftyn Behn is focused on fairness & family. She stands for solutions that protect farmers, supports working families& keeps communities strong. Don’t let billionaires decide Tennessee’s future
November 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Van Epps ignores families struggling with rising healthcare costs & shuttered hospitals. Aftyn Behn is focused on fairness & family. She stands for solutions that protect farmers, supports working families& keeps communities strong. Don’t let billionaires decide Tennessee’s future
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@aftynbehn.bsky.social is running her campaign the right way… without the billionaires.
To do this successfully, she will require OUR support.
Chip in at aftynforcongress.com
To do this successfully, she will require OUR support.
Chip in at aftynforcongress.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
@aftynbehn.bsky.social is running her campaign the right way… without the billionaires.
To do this successfully, she will require OUR support.
Chip in at aftynforcongress.com
To do this successfully, she will require OUR support.
Chip in at aftynforcongress.com
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@democrats.senate.gov DON’T YOU DARE CAVE! We are sick and tired of you bailing on us. We can’t count on you but the Republicans can always count on you to choose cowardice. Every damned one of you up for election in the midterms WILL BE PRIMARIED!!
November 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
@democrats.senate.gov DON’T YOU DARE CAVE! We are sick and tired of you bailing on us. We can’t count on you but the Republicans can always count on you to choose cowardice. Every damned one of you up for election in the midterms WILL BE PRIMARIED!!
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Please be advised
🚨SPECIAL ELECTION ALERT🚨
Nashville, TN and surrounding areas
GOP is stalling until their man is elected
Flip it instead
Vote for folks' affordability instead of blocking the Epstein files
Vote to elect Aftyn Behn for U.S. Congress #TN7
Early voting starts this Wednesday, Nov 12th
🚨SPECIAL ELECTION ALERT🚨
Nashville, TN and surrounding areas
GOP is stalling until their man is elected
Flip it instead
Vote for folks' affordability instead of blocking the Epstein files
Vote to elect Aftyn Behn for U.S. Congress #TN7
Early voting starts this Wednesday, Nov 12th
Aftyn Behn is fighting back against the billionaire boys club! 💥 She joined End Citizens United to expose how big money rigs the system and build a people-powered campaign for working Tennesseans. #TN07
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Please be advised
🚨SPECIAL ELECTION ALERT🚨
Nashville, TN and surrounding areas
GOP is stalling until their man is elected
Flip it instead
Vote for folks' affordability instead of blocking the Epstein files
Vote to elect Aftyn Behn for U.S. Congress #TN7
Early voting starts this Wednesday, Nov 12th
🚨SPECIAL ELECTION ALERT🚨
Nashville, TN and surrounding areas
GOP is stalling until their man is elected
Flip it instead
Vote for folks' affordability instead of blocking the Epstein files
Vote to elect Aftyn Behn for U.S. Congress #TN7
Early voting starts this Wednesday, Nov 12th
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🚨SPECIAL ELECTION ALERT🚨
Tennessee's 7th U.S. Congressional district
Nashville and western surrounding areas
Early voting begins this Wednesday, Nov 12th
Vote Aftyn Behn for Tennessee's 7th
so she can fight for folks' affordability and healthcare
instead of the GOP man to block the Epstein files
💙
Tennessee's 7th U.S. Congressional district
Nashville and western surrounding areas
Early voting begins this Wednesday, Nov 12th
Vote Aftyn Behn for Tennessee's 7th
so she can fight for folks' affordability and healthcare
instead of the GOP man to block the Epstein files
💙
Republicans will do ANYTHING to bury the Epstein files.
Just look at what they’ve done to @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social. She won her congressional race 48 DAYS AGO, and she still hasn’t been sworn in because she would be the tie-breaking vote needed to release the Epstein files.
Just look at what they’ve done to @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social. She won her congressional race 48 DAYS AGO, and she still hasn’t been sworn in because she would be the tie-breaking vote needed to release the Epstein files.
November 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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The NYT interviewed 40 men who were in CECOT.
They described being beaten, sexually assaulted by guards, driven to the brink of suicide. One said officers thrust his head into a tank of water to simulate drowning. Another was forced to perform oral sex on guards in hoods.
Trump did this.
They described being beaten, sexually assaulted by guards, driven to the brink of suicide. One said officers thrust his head into a tank of water to simulate drowning. Another was forced to perform oral sex on guards in hoods.
Trump did this.
‘You Are All Terrorists’: Four Months in a Salvadoran Prison
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The NYT interviewed 40 men who were in CECOT.
They described being beaten, sexually assaulted by guards, driven to the brink of suicide. One said officers thrust his head into a tank of water to simulate drowning. Another was forced to perform oral sex on guards in hoods.
Trump did this.
They described being beaten, sexually assaulted by guards, driven to the brink of suicide. One said officers thrust his head into a tank of water to simulate drowning. Another was forced to perform oral sex on guards in hoods.
Trump did this.
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Trump wants health insurance premiums to spike right after he allowed medical debt to adversely affect people’s credit ratings, while rolling out 50 year mortgages.
But he loves you, MAGA. That’s why he’s building that ballroom for you.
But he loves you, MAGA. That’s why he’s building that ballroom for you.
November 9, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Trump wants health insurance premiums to spike right after he allowed medical debt to adversely affect people’s credit ratings, while rolling out 50 year mortgages.
But he loves you, MAGA. That’s why he’s building that ballroom for you.
But he loves you, MAGA. That’s why he’s building that ballroom for you.
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This is amazing! The flight for #tn07 is happening now! Volunteer! Did you know @aftynbehn.bsky.social isn't taking any corporate PAC money? Help her do that - send $5 today! Your $5 will get the Epstein files released!
November 9, 2025 at 7:21 AM
This is amazing! The flight for #tn07 is happening now! Volunteer! Did you know @aftynbehn.bsky.social isn't taking any corporate PAC money? Help her do that - send $5 today! Your $5 will get the Epstein files released!
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Donate to this important race www.aftynforcongress.com
Aftyn for Congress
FEED KIDS. FIX ROADS. FUND HOSPITALS.
www.aftynforcongress.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Donate to this important race www.aftynforcongress.com
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TN, we're making history! 💪 Nov 29 marks our biggest Day of Action yet, with volunteers from all 95 counties uniting to send @aftynbehn4tn to Congress! Join Team Aftyn in Davidson, Montgomery ＆ Williamson. #TN07 is unstoppable!
November 9, 2025 at 7:15 AM
TN, we're making history! 💪 Nov 29 marks our biggest Day of Action yet, with volunteers from all 95 counties uniting to send @aftynbehn4tn to Congress! Join Team Aftyn in Davidson, Montgomery ＆ Williamson. #TN07 is unstoppable!
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Aftyn Behn is fighting back against the billionaire boys club! 💥 She joined End Citizens United to expose how big money rigs the system and build a people-powered campaign for working Tennesseans. #TN07
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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