Mary Jo Kinzie
@jkinzie.bsky.social
Hmmmm . . . avid interest in others’ stories, backgrounds, how we connect, what we have to offer each other, standing up to bullies (still learning that), showing up.
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“It’s We the People in whom all power resides,“ former federal @judgeluttig.bsky.social says. “If the Supreme Court will not come to the aid of the country, then all that’s left is for we, the people, to take back the country through elections and protests. We have no choice.“ #Velshi
Judge Luttig: “We the People” are the final backstop for American democracy
While the Supreme Court has largely enabled Trump’s power grab, lower-court judges have risen to the moment, calling out government lies and defending the Constitution under historic pressure. Former federal judge Michael Luttig notes that, in the absence of a Supreme Court willing to confront Trump’s abuses, lower courts have taken the extraordinary step of speaking directly to the American people through their opinions— breaking with centuries of judicial tradition — because, as he puts it, it is a paramount obligation of federal judges ”to condemn what’s happening in America today.” If the Supreme Court fails to meet the moment, Luttig is blunt about who is left to defend democracy: “It’s we the people in whom all power resides,“ he says. “If the Supreme Court will not come to the aid of the country, then all that’s left is for we, the people, to take back the country through elections and protests. We have no choice.“
www.msnbc.com
November 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
“It’s We the People in whom all power resides,“ former federal @judgeluttig.bsky.social says. “If the Supreme Court will not come to the aid of the country, then all that’s left is for we, the people, to take back the country through elections and protests. We have no choice.“ #Velshi
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Local government isn’t sexy until you realize it’s basically controlling your dating pool, commute, and grocery store prices.
October 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Local government isn’t sexy until you realize it’s basically controlling your dating pool, commute, and grocery store prices.
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NO KINGS OKC · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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October 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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maybe there's still some good left in this world after all
July 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
maybe there's still some good left in this world after all
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It’s Friday! So, time for some seriously chonky otters.
July 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It’s Friday! So, time for some seriously chonky otters.
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Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
"On this beautiful Friday, we are so excited to introduce you to #Kimani – the little elephant with a big story!"
"On this beautiful Friday, we are so excited to introduce you to #Kimani – the little elephant with a big story!"
July 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
"On this beautiful Friday, we are so excited to introduce you to #Kimani – the little elephant with a big story!"
"On this beautiful Friday, we are so excited to introduce you to #Kimani – the little elephant with a big story!"
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This is something to wake up, work for and look for it.
TACO back to Taco-a -Lago .
Save America from the fascist lunatic in the White House.
TACO back to Taco-a -Lago .
Save America from the fascist lunatic in the White House.
June 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This is something to wake up, work for and look for it.
TACO back to Taco-a -Lago .
Save America from the fascist lunatic in the White House.
TACO back to Taco-a -Lago .
Save America from the fascist lunatic in the White House.
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“Can we go outside and play now?”
“Soon, boy.”
“You said that ten minutes ago.”
“As soon as I finish my cof-“
“Oops.”
“You did that on purpose.”
“It slipped.”
“I’ll get my coat.”
“Excellent.”
“Soon, boy.”
“You said that ten minutes ago.”
“As soon as I finish my cof-“
“Oops.”
“You did that on purpose.”
“It slipped.”
“I’ll get my coat.”
“Excellent.”
May 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
“Can we go outside and play now?”
“Soon, boy.”
“You said that ten minutes ago.”
“As soon as I finish my cof-“
“Oops.”
“You did that on purpose.”
“It slipped.”
“I’ll get my coat.”
“Excellent.”
“Soon, boy.”
“You said that ten minutes ago.”
“As soon as I finish my cof-“
“Oops.”
“You did that on purpose.”
“It slipped.”
“I’ll get my coat.”
“Excellent.”
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Hi Friends, need your help with the algo. I’m adding cities for the end of the year and tickets go on sale soon. If you are near one join the waitlist below. You’ll be emailed as soon as they go on presale
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April 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Hi Friends, need your help with the algo. I’m adding cities for the end of the year and tickets go on sale soon. If you are near one join the waitlist below. You’ll be emailed as soon as they go on presale
Waitlist shorturl.at/lbgWg
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The start of the 2028 Democratic primary?
April 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The start of the 2028 Democratic primary?
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Standing up for what’s right is also good politics.
Sunday morning April 20, 2025
Fox News Sunday — Van Hollen
NBC's Meet the Press — Van Hollen
CNN's State of the Union — Van Hollen
CBS’ Face the Nation — Van Hollen
ABC’s This Week — Van Hollen
@vanhollen.senate.gov
#AbregoGarcia #RuleOfLaw
Fox News Sunday — Van Hollen
NBC's Meet the Press — Van Hollen
CNN's State of the Union — Van Hollen
CBS’ Face the Nation — Van Hollen
ABC’s This Week — Van Hollen
@vanhollen.senate.gov
#AbregoGarcia #RuleOfLaw
April 20, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Standing up for what’s right is also good politics.
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“You can’t find a more exciting historical story.” 250 years after Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, we followed the 16-mile route and spoke to people who felt a sense of wonder about that April night. nyti.ms/4cPQeun
April 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
“You can’t find a more exciting historical story.” 250 years after Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, we followed the 16-mile route and spoke to people who felt a sense of wonder about that April night. nyti.ms/4cPQeun
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Cuteness overload - OMG!
The otter keeper gave this baby otter a sock to keep warm. She later turned it into a onesie with holes for the hands, feet, and tail
April 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Cuteness overload - OMG!
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This piece by @rtraister.bsky.social so thoroughly sums up my mindset, and the dichotomy of resistance and feeling like we’re hurtling off a cliff.
open.substack.com/pub/rebeccat...
open.substack.com/pub/rebeccat...
A Good Day
This week has been a ride.
open.substack.com
April 6, 2025 at 11:42 AM
This piece by @rtraister.bsky.social so thoroughly sums up my mindset, and the dichotomy of resistance and feeling like we’re hurtling off a cliff.
open.substack.com/pub/rebeccat...
open.substack.com/pub/rebeccat...
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You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
youtu.be
March 31, 2025 at 11:06 PM
You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
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There is no “novel legal theory” about a third term, as some reporters are parroting. It’s not legal, and the idea of seizing permanent power isn’t a “theory,” it’s just what dictators do.
March 31, 2025 at 2:36 PM
There is no “novel legal theory” about a third term, as some reporters are parroting. It’s not legal, and the idea of seizing permanent power isn’t a “theory,” it’s just what dictators do.
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Senator Booker: What kind of man is in the white house that makes fun of the disabled, who lies so much that the fact checkers lose count, that minimizes the pain and the suffering
April 1, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Senator Booker: What kind of man is in the white house that makes fun of the disabled, who lies so much that the fact checkers lose count, that minimizes the pain and the suffering
The fact that he’s either unable or just not reading the room is a reason to question his ‘strategy’. A US Senator who has the stature that he does but then tries to convince his party to do the opposite in legislative matters tells me there is a very deep problem.
Postponing it?! He should just cancel it! If he thinks this is going away, and by putting the tour off for a few weeks or months, he’s avoiding the confrontation that’s waiting for him, he’s even more out of touch than I thought!
March 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The fact that he’s either unable or just not reading the room is a reason to question his ‘strategy’. A US Senator who has the stature that he does but then tries to convince his party to do the opposite in legislative matters tells me there is a very deep problem.
Well, the Chris Hayes interview with Sen. Chuck Schumer solidified my deep concern for him remaining as minority leader. When he said the current circumstances were like being in 2017, I knew he wasn’t up to the job.
Next, please.
Next, please.
March 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Well, the Chris Hayes interview with Sen. Chuck Schumer solidified my deep concern for him remaining as minority leader. When he said the current circumstances were like being in 2017, I knew he wasn’t up to the job.
Next, please.
Next, please.
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If you can't get through on the Capitol Hill switchboard (202-224-3121)
*find their direct numbers here www.senate.gov/index.htm
*find an in-state office on their personal websites & call there
*fax via your computer: faxzero.com/fax_senate.p...
*find their direct numbers here www.senate.gov/index.htm
*find an in-state office on their personal websites & call there
*fax via your computer: faxzero.com/fax_senate.p...
KEEP CALLING. PEEL OFF ALL DEM SENATORS YOU CAN.
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
March 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
If you can't get through on the Capitol Hill switchboard (202-224-3121)
*find their direct numbers here www.senate.gov/index.htm
*find an in-state office on their personal websites & call there
*fax via your computer: faxzero.com/fax_senate.p...
*find their direct numbers here www.senate.gov/index.htm
*find an in-state office on their personal websites & call there
*fax via your computer: faxzero.com/fax_senate.p...
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KEEP. CALLING.
KEEP CALLING. PEEL OFF ALL DEM SENATORS YOU CAN.
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
March 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
KEEP. CALLING.
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This is great. Use it.
The team at @votersoftomorrow.org set up a one-click email to all Democratic Senators who are considering voting for this CR.
You can use it here 👇
win.newmode.net/votersoftomo...
You can use it here 👇
win.newmode.net/votersoftomo...
New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore
win.newmode.net
March 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This is great. Use it.