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📍akron, oh • former sun devil • always yinzer
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@jessler.bsky.social
· Nov 14
After being a chronically online Twitter user for many years, it feels nice to come back to a community like this.
So hello! 👋
I am a public health social worker + certified health education specialist. I love to yap but mostly online.
So hello! 👋
I am a public health social worker + certified health education specialist. I love to yap but mostly online.
congrats to the amazing journalists at the pg! this is huge + wonderful news.
all power to the people.
all power to the people.
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
congrats to the amazing journalists at the pg! this is huge + wonderful news.
all power to the people.
all power to the people.
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I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
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I will not be watching or reading any "analyses" about the Democratic party in D.C. I know all about them & their complicity. I'm not interested and I choose to reclaim my time and attention.
There're other kinds of politics to engage & most importantly to do (including in our local communities).
There're other kinds of politics to engage & most importantly to do (including in our local communities).
November 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I will not be watching or reading any "analyses" about the Democratic party in D.C. I know all about them & their complicity. I'm not interested and I choose to reclaim my time and attention.
There're other kinds of politics to engage & most importantly to do (including in our local communities).
There're other kinds of politics to engage & most importantly to do (including in our local communities).
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i’m ready for something different than whatever the fuck this is
November 10, 2025 at 12:51 AM
i’m ready for something different than whatever the fuck this is
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C'mon. Those women and children aren't going to beat themselves up.
November 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
C'mon. Those women and children aren't going to beat themselves up.
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🎉 Congratulations to Fran Wilson for election to the Akron City Council, Ward 1! Their voice will bring bold, people-powered leadership to City Hall.
November 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Fran Wilson for election to the Akron City Council, Ward 1! Their voice will bring bold, people-powered leadership to City Hall.
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As winter approaches, many around Cleveland will be in need of warm clothing. If you're able to help, please consider visiting I’m In Ministry’s Drop Off Event.
November 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
As winter approaches, many around Cleveland will be in need of warm clothing. If you're able to help, please consider visiting I’m In Ministry’s Drop Off Event.
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Hope is a fuel. Use it to burn down something terrible.
November 6, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Hope is a fuel. Use it to burn down something terrible.
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They’ll insist this is a
one-off victory — something that can only happen in New York & nowhere else.
They’re wrong.
New York is the world financial capital — home of Wall Street & billionaires from across the globe.
If everyday people can defeat oligarchs here, we can defeat oligarchy anywhere.
one-off victory — something that can only happen in New York & nowhere else.
They’re wrong.
New York is the world financial capital — home of Wall Street & billionaires from across the globe.
If everyday people can defeat oligarchs here, we can defeat oligarchy anywhere.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
They’ll insist this is a
one-off victory — something that can only happen in New York & nowhere else.
They’re wrong.
New York is the world financial capital — home of Wall Street & billionaires from across the globe.
If everyday people can defeat oligarchs here, we can defeat oligarchy anywhere.
one-off victory — something that can only happen in New York & nowhere else.
They’re wrong.
New York is the world financial capital — home of Wall Street & billionaires from across the globe.
If everyday people can defeat oligarchs here, we can defeat oligarchy anywhere.
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Akron, OH
MfL candidates get BOAT RACED in School Board race.
Open Socialist queer laps opponent for City’s Ward 1 seat
MfL candidates get BOAT RACED in School Board race.
Open Socialist queer laps opponent for City’s Ward 1 seat
—Dems break GOP's supermajority in MS's Senate.
Still unknown:
—Some school boards I'm watching still counting, tho the right is losing seats.
—Seattle mayor will take a while.
—RCV for Minneapolis mayor tomorrow.
What am I missing that you're watching?
And you can explore on my big board:
Still unknown:
—Some school boards I'm watching still counting, tho the right is losing seats.
—Seattle mayor will take a while.
—RCV for Minneapolis mayor tomorrow.
What am I missing that you're watching?
And you can explore on my big board:
Your Cheat Sheet to the 2025 General Elections - Bolts
Four contests have come to largely define the 2025 elections this fall: the elections to lead New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City, plus California’s redistricting measure. But there’s so... Read M...
boltsmag.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Akron, OH
MfL candidates get BOAT RACED in School Board race.
Open Socialist queer laps opponent for City’s Ward 1 seat
MfL candidates get BOAT RACED in School Board race.
Open Socialist queer laps opponent for City’s Ward 1 seat
November 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Every time one anti-vaxxer is quoted in the media, one million scientists and healthcare workers should also be quoted in support of vaccines.
False equivalence in the media is killing us.
False equivalence in the media is killing us.
November 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Every time one anti-vaxxer is quoted in the media, one million scientists and healthcare workers should also be quoted in support of vaccines.
False equivalence in the media is killing us.
False equivalence in the media is killing us.
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Big things are happening…
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Big things are happening…
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will maintain a Democratic majority as voters decide to retain three judges in the General Election.
November 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will maintain a Democratic majority as voters decide to retain three judges in the General Election.
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mamdani is human. he'll fuck up and fail, especially with a hostile press and the giant mess that is nyc's politics. but today is a great day for the brave women who told what cuomo did, and for those of us who care that it should matter. that power shouldn't go to those who hurt the poweless.
I'm happy that Mamdani won. But I won't let that get in the way of my celebrating Cuomo losing.
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
mamdani is human. he'll fuck up and fail, especially with a hostile press and the giant mess that is nyc's politics. but today is a great day for the brave women who told what cuomo did, and for those of us who care that it should matter. that power shouldn't go to those who hurt the poweless.
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There are still a lot of hard times ahead, but remember this moment and what it means: We can win.
November 5, 2025 at 2:51 AM
There are still a lot of hard times ahead, but remember this moment and what it means: We can win.
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genuinely beautiful that new york elected a muslim lefty mayor the same day that dick cheney died
November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
genuinely beautiful that new york elected a muslim lefty mayor the same day that dick cheney died
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i hope this is how you find out about dick cheney
November 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
i hope this is how you find out about dick cheney
hey akron, oh! tomorrow we vote for school board + two candidates are pledged to moms for liberty. you know, that group against “woke indoctrination” who love to get books banned.
so let’s not let them do that to akron public schools.
signalakron.org/akron-school...
so let’s not let them do that to akron public schools.
signalakron.org/akron-school...
Akron school board candidates defend Moms for Liberty pledges
Akron school board candidates say they won't withdraw pledges with Moms for Liberty. The Southern Poverty Law Center labels group extremists.
signalakron.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
hey akron, oh! tomorrow we vote for school board + two candidates are pledged to moms for liberty. you know, that group against “woke indoctrination” who love to get books banned.
so let’s not let them do that to akron public schools.
signalakron.org/akron-school...
so let’s not let them do that to akron public schools.
signalakron.org/akron-school...
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
October 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
a reminder as we enter the end of the year holiday season, your local thrift stores have a ton of decorations, gift wrapping, and cards!
you can save it from the landfill, save money, and not support corporate greed!
you can save it from the landfill, save money, and not support corporate greed!
October 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
a reminder as we enter the end of the year holiday season, your local thrift stores have a ton of decorations, gift wrapping, and cards!
you can save it from the landfill, save money, and not support corporate greed!
you can save it from the landfill, save money, and not support corporate greed!
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The depth of the shame of a country this wealthy and abundant allowing its people to go hungry is impossible to measure. The fact that a handful of people could fix this by paying their fair share of taxes while still remaining obscenely wealthy makes it even worse.
October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The depth of the shame of a country this wealthy and abundant allowing its people to go hungry is impossible to measure. The fact that a handful of people could fix this by paying their fair share of taxes while still remaining obscenely wealthy makes it even worse.
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Starbucks' unionized workers are holding a massive strike vote.
If approved, more than 12,000 baristas in 45 states and the District of Columbia could strike.
@sbworkersunited.org says the strike would be open-ended, potentially continuing through the holidays.
If approved, more than 12,000 baristas in 45 states and the District of Columbia could strike.
@sbworkersunited.org says the strike would be open-ended, potentially continuing through the holidays.
October 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Starbucks' unionized workers are holding a massive strike vote.
If approved, more than 12,000 baristas in 45 states and the District of Columbia could strike.
@sbworkersunited.org says the strike would be open-ended, potentially continuing through the holidays.
If approved, more than 12,000 baristas in 45 states and the District of Columbia could strike.
@sbworkersunited.org says the strike would be open-ended, potentially continuing through the holidays.
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A lot of these red states are gerrymandered to the hilt as well. Republicans are making it almost impossible for people to vote their way out of this mess
Take note of all these people turning out for protests in small towns in red states.
Remember them the next time you’re inclined to write an area off because “they voted for this.”
Remember them the next time you’re inclined to write an area off because “they voted for this.”
October 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A lot of these red states are gerrymandered to the hilt as well. Republicans are making it almost impossible for people to vote their way out of this mess