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Edling Elton
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Elder Joseph in my home state of Maine had it right in 1848 and now: 'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free..." Cantus version https://bit.ly/4jGQXQJ
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Mother: a poor white woman who cleaned houses, nannied, and sold her extra vegetables for money. Also, German immigrant who settled in Maine. Platner's willful ignorance would not have been abided. Gift of @tressiemcphd.bsky.social's NY Times Opinion published today www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...
Opinion | A Nazi Tattoo Exposes Democrats’ Greatest Weakness
www.nytimes.com
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The NYC Polka-Dot Woman (our American version of the Tiananmen Tank Man) Is Auctioning Her Dress to Benefit Immigrants! Place your bids here www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
When dozens of militarized federal agents descended on Chinatown, New Yorkers fought back. One woman stood out in the crowd. The polka dot dress lady didn’t want to go viral – she just wanted to protect her neighbors. Today, you can join her fight. We are auctioning off the actual Comme des Garçons dress* that she wore to benefit the NYIC Emergency Justice Fund to provide direct assistance to immigrants who have been detained or at risk of detention by ICE. The auction closes November 10, 2025 at 11:59pm ET. Bid for the Dress Here! “On October 21, I witnessed an ICE raid in my city. I reacted out of conviction that no one should be targeted or taken from their community simply for trying to live and work in safety. “New York is built by immigrants. Its strength lies in care, diversity, and solidarity. What I did came from love — love for this city, and for the people who make it what it is. “I believe we each have a responsibility to stand up when we see injustice — whether that means showing up, donating, or refusing to stay silent. The time to act with courage and compassion is now.” -The Polka Dot Dress Lady *The Polka Dot Dress has been verified as authentic by the owner and legal counsel. A certificate of authenticity will accompany the dress.
November 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Mother: a poor white woman who cleaned houses, nannied, and sold her extra vegetables for money. Also, German immigrant who settled in Maine. Platner's willful ignorance would not have been abided. Gift of @tressiemcphd.bsky.social's NY Times Opinion published today www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...
Opinion | A Nazi Tattoo Exposes Democrats’ Greatest Weakness
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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#NoKings Troy, NY: If we gotta have a king, I want Jonathan Groff. Da, Da, Dat, Da, Da (from musical HAMILTON)
Poster at NoKings: If we gotta have a king, I want Jonathan Groff. Da, Da, Dat, Da, Da (from musical HAMILTON)
October 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Troy, New York. Peaceful protest, peaceful sunset on the Hudson River
Troy, New York. Looking very calm on the Hudson River at sunset and yet #NoKings persists
October 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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@steveinskeep.bsky.social Thank you
September 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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@joshuafoust.com Thank you for reposting this thread.
August 31, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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@resistanceschool.bsky.social @karenattiah.bsky.social @tressiemcphd.bsky.social Check out this headline change:
Headline from NY Times on August 8, 7 am for opinion column by Tressie McMillam Cottom: How to Make Sense of Trump's Voting Rights Chaos Headline for same opinion column changed to: We Can Disagree on Trump's Motives. But a Pattern Is Still Emerging. Still dated August 23, 2025 with no posted time.
August 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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An idea:
August 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Mutti's Green Card, 1958 (age 23 from West Germany). Naturalized in 1999. Contemplating if her multiple speeding tix in our ancient Volvos would be cause for her de-naturalization. I miss her fiercely and am disturbingly thankful I do not have to find out the answer to my question.
Picture of German mother's Alien Registration Receipt Card (aka as the Green Card), 1958.
June 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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via Benedicto.Uribe on TikTok
June 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM