Judy
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Ecologist, nature lover, wine drinker. Happily retired. No MAGA. No DMs. DM = Block
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"I will not give in to the lies. I will not give in to the fear." Jim Acosta
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"I will not give in to the lies. I will not give in to the fear." Jim Acosta
#BlueVoterGuide #Voterizer
@bluevoterguide.bsky.social @fieldteam6.bsky.social
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NEW: Special elections in the razor-thin Democratic majority-Houses in Maine and Pennsylvania. Billions of dollars in funding for school. A congressional primary.
There are plenty of important elections right around corner, in FEBRUARY.
So i put together my monthly guide of elections to watch:
There are plenty of important elections right around corner, in FEBRUARY.
So i put together my monthly guide of elections to watch:
The 20 Elections to Watch This February - Bolts
Democrats hold the narrowest of majorities in Maine and Pennsylvania’s state Houses. They now need to defend vacant seats to retain their edge in each through the end of the... Read More
boltsmag.org
January 29, 2026 at 3:43 PM
NEW: Special elections in the razor-thin Democratic majority-Houses in Maine and Pennsylvania. Billions of dollars in funding for school. A congressional primary.
There are plenty of important elections right around corner, in FEBRUARY.
So i put together my monthly guide of elections to watch:
There are plenty of important elections right around corner, in FEBRUARY.
So i put together my monthly guide of elections to watch:
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The fight continues! We are asking you to JOIN US FRIDAY, 8 AM at the WHIPPLE FEDERAL BUILDING.
WHY? This administration has demanded the arrest of individuals who have been fighting with us. Trying to scare us from doing what we do as Minnesotans - protect our neighbors.
More info iceoutnowmn.com
WHY? This administration has demanded the arrest of individuals who have been fighting with us. Trying to scare us from doing what we do as Minnesotans - protect our neighbors.
More info iceoutnowmn.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The fight continues! We are asking you to JOIN US FRIDAY, 8 AM at the WHIPPLE FEDERAL BUILDING.
WHY? This administration has demanded the arrest of individuals who have been fighting with us. Trying to scare us from doing what we do as Minnesotans - protect our neighbors.
More info iceoutnowmn.com
WHY? This administration has demanded the arrest of individuals who have been fighting with us. Trying to scare us from doing what we do as Minnesotans - protect our neighbors.
More info iceoutnowmn.com
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TODAY: The Senate is expected to hold its first procedural vote on the DHS funding bill — and it can’t pass without Democratic votes.
We need to flood the Senate with calls demanding Democrats hold the line and vote NO on giving more money to the regime’s death squads.
We need to flood the Senate with calls demanding Democrats hold the line and vote NO on giving more money to the regime’s death squads.
Tell the Senate: Not a penny more for ICE brutality | Indivisible
indivisible.org
January 29, 2026 at 1:24 PM
TODAY: The Senate is expected to hold its first procedural vote on the DHS funding bill — and it can’t pass without Democratic votes.
We need to flood the Senate with calls demanding Democrats hold the line and vote NO on giving more money to the regime’s death squads.
We need to flood the Senate with calls demanding Democrats hold the line and vote NO on giving more money to the regime’s death squads.
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You can pre-register to vote in Kentucky if you are 17 years old and will be 18 years old on or before the next election. Don't wait. Get pre-registered now and be ready to vote in your first election. 🗳️ govote.ky.gov
January 29, 2026 at 2:28 PM
You can pre-register to vote in Kentucky if you are 17 years old and will be 18 years old on or before the next election. Don't wait. Get pre-registered now and be ready to vote in your first election. 🗳️ govote.ky.gov
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🚨 SPREAD THE WORD!
Join us Feb. 5 to learn all about our work at the Environmental Voter Project!
🎯 How we identify potential climate voters
📊📈 Our great results getting them to the polls
👩🏽💻 How YOU can join us in 2026!
www.environmentalvoter.org/get-involved...
Join us Feb. 5 to learn all about our work at the Environmental Voter Project!
🎯 How we identify potential climate voters
📊📈 Our great results getting them to the polls
👩🏽💻 How YOU can join us in 2026!
www.environmentalvoter.org/get-involved...
Introduction to the Environmental Voter Project Webinar
Join EVP’s Executive Director, Nathaniel Stinnett, for a deep dive introduction to the Environmental Voter Project!
www.environmentalvoter.org
January 29, 2026 at 10:33 AM
🚨 SPREAD THE WORD!
Join us Feb. 5 to learn all about our work at the Environmental Voter Project!
🎯 How we identify potential climate voters
📊📈 Our great results getting them to the polls
👩🏽💻 How YOU can join us in 2026!
www.environmentalvoter.org/get-involved...
Join us Feb. 5 to learn all about our work at the Environmental Voter Project!
🎯 How we identify potential climate voters
📊📈 Our great results getting them to the polls
👩🏽💻 How YOU can join us in 2026!
www.environmentalvoter.org/get-involved...
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Last week, my office released the following consumer alert on how Minnesotans can protect their digital privacy from DHS agents.
I urge all Minnesotans to take steps to protect themselves online from the federal government’s overreach and lawlessness.
I urge all Minnesotans to take steps to protect themselves online from the federal government’s overreach and lawlessness.
January 28, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Last week, my office released the following consumer alert on how Minnesotans can protect their digital privacy from DHS agents.
I urge all Minnesotans to take steps to protect themselves online from the federal government’s overreach and lawlessness.
I urge all Minnesotans to take steps to protect themselves online from the federal government’s overreach and lawlessness.
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🗳️ AL House District 38: The Special General Election is Tuesday, 2/3!
⭐️ Ensure you're registered and check your polling place.
🗳️ For info on your candidates, visit BlueVoterGuide.org before you head out!
#BlueVoterGuide #January2026
⭐️ Ensure you're registered and check your polling place.
🗳️ For info on your candidates, visit BlueVoterGuide.org before you head out!
#BlueVoterGuide #January2026
January 29, 2026 at 12:03 PM
🗳️ AL House District 38: The Special General Election is Tuesday, 2/3!
⭐️ Ensure you're registered and check your polling place.
🗳️ For info on your candidates, visit BlueVoterGuide.org before you head out!
#BlueVoterGuide #January2026
⭐️ Ensure you're registered and check your polling place.
🗳️ For info on your candidates, visit BlueVoterGuide.org before you head out!
#BlueVoterGuide #January2026
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🚨 Some voters in Texas have a special election on 1/31.
🗳️ Early voting ends TODAY.
→ Let's flip SD-9 (Tarrant County) by voting for Taylor Rehmet.
BlueVoterGuide.org has the info on all your candidates.
#BlueVoterGuide #January2026
🗳️ Early voting ends TODAY.
→ Let's flip SD-9 (Tarrant County) by voting for Taylor Rehmet.
BlueVoterGuide.org has the info on all your candidates.
#BlueVoterGuide #January2026
January 29, 2026 at 5:25 AM
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@FieldTeam6.org is launching the biggest in-person voter drive campaign since Civil Rights!
Wanna help? Host a voter drive! We'll train you & you'll leave the call fired up, knowing everything you need to lead your own voter drive!
#Voterizer #GreatRegistrationRace social.fieldteam6.org/s/FIq1J3kr
Wanna help? Host a voter drive! We'll train you & you'll leave the call fired up, knowing everything you need to lead your own voter drive!
#Voterizer #GreatRegistrationRace social.fieldteam6.org/s/FIq1J3kr
January 29, 2026 at 1:52 AM
@FieldTeam6.org is launching the biggest in-person voter drive campaign since Civil Rights!
Wanna help? Host a voter drive! We'll train you & you'll leave the call fired up, knowing everything you need to lead your own voter drive!
#Voterizer #GreatRegistrationRace social.fieldteam6.org/s/FIq1J3kr
Wanna help? Host a voter drive! We'll train you & you'll leave the call fired up, knowing everything you need to lead your own voter drive!
#Voterizer #GreatRegistrationRace social.fieldteam6.org/s/FIq1J3kr
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Ever since Trump’s occupation of Minneapolis began, what has buoyed me is seeing how many people are standing up and fighting for their friends, neighbors, and community members.
Minnesota, don’t give up. We’re standing with you.
Minnesota, don’t give up. We’re standing with you.
January 29, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Ever since Trump’s occupation of Minneapolis began, what has buoyed me is seeing how many people are standing up and fighting for their friends, neighbors, and community members.
Minnesota, don’t give up. We’re standing with you.
Minnesota, don’t give up. We’re standing with you.
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In Washington, when our neighbors are under attack, we stand up for those who can’t. We shout for those who lost their voice. We march for those who were told to live in fear.
This is solidarity. This is Washington.
This is solidarity. This is Washington.
January 28, 2026 at 5:54 PM
In Washington, when our neighbors are under attack, we stand up for those who can’t. We shout for those who lost their voice. We march for those who were told to live in fear.
This is solidarity. This is Washington.
This is solidarity. This is Washington.
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Illinois is taking a step forward for health care access and reproductive rights with the launch of the Prairie State Access Fund — an example of true public and private sector partnership.
We're sending a clear message: Illinois trusts women to make their own medical decisions.
We're sending a clear message: Illinois trusts women to make their own medical decisions.
January 28, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Illinois is taking a step forward for health care access and reproductive rights with the launch of the Prairie State Access Fund — an example of true public and private sector partnership.
We're sending a clear message: Illinois trusts women to make their own medical decisions.
We're sending a clear message: Illinois trusts women to make their own medical decisions.
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I'm making changes in our organization to help us coordinate our efforts in regard to ICE activity in Washington state.
Sarah Peterson, the director of the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance, will begin attending cabinet meetings. This builds on my creation of the Immigration Sub-Cabinet.
Sarah Peterson, the director of the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance, will begin attending cabinet meetings. This builds on my creation of the Immigration Sub-Cabinet.
January 28, 2026 at 9:21 PM
I'm making changes in our organization to help us coordinate our efforts in regard to ICE activity in Washington state.
Sarah Peterson, the director of the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance, will begin attending cabinet meetings. This builds on my creation of the Immigration Sub-Cabinet.
Sarah Peterson, the director of the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance, will begin attending cabinet meetings. This builds on my creation of the Immigration Sub-Cabinet.
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In Minneapolis and many other communities across the country, we're seeing people come together to peacefully protest and support their neighbors. If you're looking to get involved, here are some ways to help:
How to help the resistance to ICE in Minnesota — and beyond
What Minnesota’s immigrant communities need from you now.
www.vox.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM
In Minneapolis and many other communities across the country, we're seeing people come together to peacefully protest and support their neighbors. If you're looking to get involved, here are some ways to help:
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A federal judge just blocked a Trump administration order after Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser sued, halting an effort that could have stripped food assistance from hundreds of thousands of Coloradans.
Democrats fight back.
Democrats fight back.
January 28, 2026 at 9:58 PM
A federal judge just blocked a Trump administration order after Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser sued, halting an effort that could have stripped food assistance from hundreds of thousands of Coloradans.
Democrats fight back.
Democrats fight back.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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WIN: The California Supreme Court denies Huntington Beach’s request to overturn a ruling striking down the city’s voter ID requirement for local elections.
As a result, voters will no longer be required to show voter ID to participate in all municipal elections.
As a result, voters will no longer be required to show voter ID to participate in all municipal elections.
🚨 People of the State of California v. City of Huntington Beach
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:53 PM
WIN: The California Supreme Court denies Huntington Beach’s request to overturn a ruling striking down the city’s voter ID requirement for local elections.
As a result, voters will no longer be required to show voter ID to participate in all municipal elections.
As a result, voters will no longer be required to show voter ID to participate in all municipal elections.
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The road to the 2026 midterms runs through city hall.
DMO is proud to support Democratic municipal candidates who are ready to lead and deliver. If you’re running in 2026, apply for our endorsement.
Apply Here: bit.ly/4iYH2H8
#DMO | #LocalLeadersLead
DMO is proud to support Democratic municipal candidates who are ready to lead and deliver. If you’re running in 2026, apply for our endorsement.
Apply Here: bit.ly/4iYH2H8
#DMO | #LocalLeadersLead
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January 28, 2026 at 3:29 PM
The road to the 2026 midterms runs through city hall.
DMO is proud to support Democratic municipal candidates who are ready to lead and deliver. If you’re running in 2026, apply for our endorsement.
Apply Here: bit.ly/4iYH2H8
#DMO | #LocalLeadersLead
DMO is proud to support Democratic municipal candidates who are ready to lead and deliver. If you’re running in 2026, apply for our endorsement.
Apply Here: bit.ly/4iYH2H8
#DMO | #LocalLeadersLead
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January 28, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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New USPS rules: Postmarks now show when a ballot is processed, not mailed. 📬
Avoid rejection! Mail 7 days early. If sending on Election Day, get a manual hand-stamp at the counter or use a drop box to ensure your vote counts. ✅🗳️
BlueVoterGuide.org
Avoid rejection! Mail 7 days early. If sending on Election Day, get a manual hand-stamp at the counter or use a drop box to ensure your vote counts. ✅🗳️
BlueVoterGuide.org
January 28, 2026 at 6:29 PM
New USPS rules: Postmarks now show when a ballot is processed, not mailed. 📬
Avoid rejection! Mail 7 days early. If sending on Election Day, get a manual hand-stamp at the counter or use a drop box to ensure your vote counts. ✅🗳️
BlueVoterGuide.org
Avoid rejection! Mail 7 days early. If sending on Election Day, get a manual hand-stamp at the counter or use a drop box to ensure your vote counts. ✅🗳️
BlueVoterGuide.org
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New CNU Wason poll of Virginia
Redistricting Referendum
51% Support
43% Oppose
Reproductive Rights Referendum
Support 67%
Oppose 28%
Voting Rights Restoration
Support 64%
Oppose 30%
Trump Approval
Disapprove 62%
Approve 34%
Redistricting Referendum
51% Support
43% Oppose
Reproductive Rights Referendum
Support 67%
Oppose 28%
Voting Rights Restoration
Support 64%
Oppose 30%
Trump Approval
Disapprove 62%
Approve 34%
CNU Wason Center Poll of Virginia: Trump Approval at Just 34%; “narrow majority support a constitutional [redistricting] amendment”; "Virginians Show High Levels of Support for: Amendments to State Constitution on Reproductive Rights, and Felon Re-enfranchisement"... bluevirginia.us/2026/01/cnu-...
CNU Wason Center Poll of Virginia: Trump Approval at Just 34%; “narrow majority support a constitutional [redistricting] amendment”
New polling from the CNU/Wason Center is mostly great news for Virginia Democratic policy priorities: January 28, 2026 Virginians Show High Levels of Support for: Amendments to State Constitution on R...
bluevirginia.us
January 28, 2026 at 3:29 PM
New CNU Wason poll of Virginia
Redistricting Referendum
51% Support
43% Oppose
Reproductive Rights Referendum
Support 67%
Oppose 28%
Voting Rights Restoration
Support 64%
Oppose 30%
Trump Approval
Disapprove 62%
Approve 34%
Redistricting Referendum
51% Support
43% Oppose
Reproductive Rights Referendum
Support 67%
Oppose 28%
Voting Rights Restoration
Support 64%
Oppose 30%
Trump Approval
Disapprove 62%
Approve 34%
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We just got the first public poll I've ever seen of this referendum on restoring voting rights in Virginia.
It's by Christopher Newport University, just out, and it shows the YES leading 64% to 30%. (mailchi.mp/60b2cb28338a...)
The referendum is in November.
Details here:
It's by Christopher Newport University, just out, and it shows the YES leading 64% to 30%. (mailchi.mp/60b2cb28338a...)
The referendum is in November.
Details here:
JUST IN: Virginia's legislature just adopted a constitutional amendment that would end Virginia's rules that ban people from voting for life.
Virginia currently is the only state that strips people of voting rights for life for any felony. Youngkin rolled back reforms.
Now going to a referendum.
Virginia currently is the only state that strips people of voting rights for life for any felony. Youngkin rolled back reforms.
Now going to a referendum.
Virginia Lawmakers Ask Voters to Repeal a Jim Crow-Era Lifetime Ban on Voting - Bolts
Voters will decide this year whether to end Virginia’s uniquely harsh felony disenfranchisement rules. They'll also vote on abortion, gay marriage, and redistricting.
boltsmag.org
January 28, 2026 at 3:41 PM
We just got the first public poll I've ever seen of this referendum on restoring voting rights in Virginia.
It's by Christopher Newport University, just out, and it shows the YES leading 64% to 30%. (mailchi.mp/60b2cb28338a...)
The referendum is in November.
Details here:
It's by Christopher Newport University, just out, and it shows the YES leading 64% to 30%. (mailchi.mp/60b2cb28338a...)
The referendum is in November.
Details here:
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I made a promise to Alex’s parents to continue to tell his story.
An ICU nurse at the VA, an outdoorsman, a deeply generous, compassionate friend and family member, and a true son of Minnesota. Rest in peace, Alex.
An ICU nurse at the VA, an outdoorsman, a deeply generous, compassionate friend and family member, and a true son of Minnesota. Rest in peace, Alex.
January 28, 2026 at 3:43 PM
I made a promise to Alex’s parents to continue to tell his story.
An ICU nurse at the VA, an outdoorsman, a deeply generous, compassionate friend and family member, and a true son of Minnesota. Rest in peace, Alex.
An ICU nurse at the VA, an outdoorsman, a deeply generous, compassionate friend and family member, and a true son of Minnesota. Rest in peace, Alex.
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People need to be allowed to to vote, they need to show up and know who to vote for. Consider supporting bluevoterguide.org. @bluevoterguide.bsky.social
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Blue Voter Guide helps you make quick, informed, pro-democracy choices by showing what's on your ballot, with endorsements from trusted, forward-looking organizations.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:55 PM
People need to be allowed to to vote, they need to show up and know who to vote for. Consider supporting bluevoterguide.org. @bluevoterguide.bsky.social