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Kelpie Woman
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Scot, Abolitionist, Mutual aid advocate getting into good trouble
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altnps.bsky.social
Elon is a terrible president.
February 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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ccjrc.bsky.social
The Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee is currently hearing public testimony on SB25-044, which would make possession of any amount of synthetic opioids (ex. fentanyl) a felony.

CCJRC is urging a NO vote.

🔊https://leg.colorado.gov/committee/audio/2747551
February 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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ccjrc.bsky.social
Our Deputy Director Kyle Giddings, in recovery for 11 years, knows firsthand that incarceration doesn’t heal addiction—it makes it worse. Colorado must reject the failed policies of the past. Vote NO on SB-44. #NoOnSB44
February 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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ellenff.bsky.social
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qasimrashid.com Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · Feb 10
It's beyond frustrating to watch Democrats in power complain they can't do anything because they're in the minority like we all didn't just watch Mitch McConnell continue to find ways to derail Dem efforts on key bills when Republicans were in the minority.
February 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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indivisible.org
Government funding runs out on March 14. Republicans can’t pass a bill alone, so Democrats have real leverage here. We’re calling on Democrats to commit to withholding their votes and insist on an end to the Trump-Musk coup rampaging across the government.
House Democrats Have Leverage— If They Use It Republicans Can't Pass a Budget Without Democrats: Any funding bill that passes the Senate must clear the 60-vote filibuster, meaning Senate Republicans will be forced to compromise with Democrats. That bill will not be the full MAGA wishlist-it will be a negotiated deal. And here's the problem for House Republicans: as soon as the bill looks even remotely reasonable, hardline MAGA extremists will revolt. The House Freedom Caucus will refuse to vote for anything that doesn't include extreme cuts and right-wing poison pills. That means House Republicans' razor-thin 218-215 majority won't be enough to pass a budget on their own. If just three Republicans defect, the bill dies. Their chaos and dysfunction have already divided them. Democrats must not bail them out. Republicans will need Democratic votes to pass a budget, and that gives Democrats enormous leverage. The GOP Civil War is a Gift-Exploit It: The House GOP is eating itself alive. The far-right Freedom Caucus is demanding draconian cuts, while vulnerable Republicans fear the backlash of a shutdown. Demoerats should let them fight and use it to extract real concessions. The Shutdown Deadline is the GOP's Problem to Solve: Government funding runs out on March 14. If the GOP can't pass a bill, they own the shutdown. Instead of letting Republicans ram through a terrible deal, Democrats should be demanding a budget that stops MAGA looting and protects working families. Trump and His Billionaire Buddies Want to Steal the Budget: Trump and his inner circle, led by Russ Vought, are openly planning to override federal spending decisions, funnel cash to their allies, and slash social programs. If the budget doesn't include safeguards-real, meaningful, and enforceable safeguards— they will rob the country blind.
February 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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nycsouthpaw.bsky.social
Someone at the American Bar Association ate their Wheaties this morning.
ABA It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accordance with the rule of law and in an orderly manner that respects the lives of affected individuals and the work they have been asked to perform. Instead, we see wide-scale affronts to the rule of law itself, such as attacks on constitutionally protected birthright citizenship, the dismantling of USAID and the attempts to criminalize those who support lawful programs to eliminate bias and enhance diversity. We have seen attempts at wholesale dismantling of departments and entities created by Congress without seeking the required congressional approval to change the law. There are efforts to dismiss employees with little regard for the law and protections they merit, and social media announcements that disparage and appear to be motivated by a desire to inflame without any stated factual basis. This is chaotic. It may appeal to a few. But it is wrong. And most Americans recognize it is wrong. It is also contrary to the rule of law. The American Bar Association supports the rule of law. That means holding governments, including our own, accountable under law. We stand for a legal process that is orderly and fair. We have consistently urged the administrations of both parties to adhere to the rule of law. We stand in that familiar place again today. And we do not stand alone. Our courts stand for the rule of law as well.
February 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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palumboliu.bsky.social
#FreePalestine.
November 23, 2024 at 12:36 AM
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mayaschenwar.bsky.social
Today is our LAUNCH DAY for "We Grow the World Together: Parenting Toward Abolition" (edited by me & Kim Wilson)!!!🥹❤️

For each copy of the book you buy from @haymarketbooks.bsky.social this month, they will donate a copy of the book to someone in prison.
www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2446-w...
Four stacks of books of We Grow the World Together: Parenting Toward Abolition. Edited by Maya Schenwar and Kim Wilson. The cover is covered in flowers (art piece by Olly Costello) against a black background.
November 19, 2024 at 3:18 PM
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indiviswestchester.bsky.social
The "Non-profit Killer" bill (HR 9495) is back.🚨
This dangerous bill will allow Trump's Treasury Dept to block any non-profit that is deemed a 'threat'.

It is BACK for a vote on Thursday. Call your rep NOW and demand a NO vote.

🔗 Get the script here: indivisible.org/resource/tel...
Tell your Representative to Vote NO on H.R. 9495 to Stop Trump From Attacking Dissenting Organizations
indivisible.org
November 19, 2024 at 2:29 AM
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mondoweiss.net
In one month of continuous killing, it is thought that the Israeli army has ethnically cleansed some 100,000 people out of north Gaza. Those who remain are being starved out and exterminated.

https://mondoweiss.net/2024/11/the-israeli-army-admitted-its-staying-in-north-gaza-heres-the-next-phase-of…
The Israeli army admitted it’s staying in north Gaza. Here’s the next phase of its plan.
In one month of continuous killing, it is thought that the Israeli army has ethnically cleansed some 100,000 people out of north Gaza. Those who remain are being starved out and exterminated.
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November 9, 2024 at 12:00 AM
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medicolorado.bsky.social
What officials have to say about anti-migrant, antisemitic misinformation in Lakewood coloradocommunitymedia.com/2024/02/26/w...
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February 26, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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phoenixcalida.bsky.social
Almost seven months of war, a wave of destruction has left over half the population in need of humanitarian aid and raised fears of a repeat of the deadly ethnic conflict in Darfur 20 years ago.

apnews.com/article/suda...
Over half of Sudan's population needs humanitarian aid after nearly 7 months of war, UN says
Almost seven months of war between Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary group have left a wave of destruction.
apnews.com
November 13, 2023 at 11:52 AM
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psabortionfund.bsky.social
We’ve had 25 requests for assistance since re-opening this week. I don’t think I have to tell y’all that’s an overwhelming amount of funds needed. www.DonorBox.org/support-the-fund
Donate to Palmetto State Abortion Fund | Palmetto State Abortion Fund (Powered by Donorbox)
Right now, abortion is only legal in South Carolina through 6 weeks of pregnancy, before most people even know they are pregnant.How Much Does an Abortion Cost?A medication abortion in South Carolina...
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October 27, 2023 at 1:20 PM
kelpiewoman.bsky.social
Just ordered 3 more cos
1) I'm a sucker for a t-shirt fundraiser for a great cause
2) the new designs are frigging brilliant and gorgeous.

Did I need more HRAC shirts? Technically no cos I got lots
Did that stop me? Hell no!!
carmur.bsky.social Car @carmur.bsky.social · Oct 5
Yay, HRAC shirts! Get your harm reduction swag today!

www.bonfire.com/store/harm-r...
October 6, 2023 at 12:46 AM
kelpiewoman.bsky.social
All the "cool" kids are wearing them. Supports a great cause and look great.
carmur.bsky.social Car @carmur.bsky.social · Oct 5
Yay, HRAC shirts! Get your harm reduction swag today!

www.bonfire.com/store/harm-r...
October 6, 2023 at 12:41 AM
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shannonbucci.bsky.social
Check it out, y’all! Sales benefit Denver’s Harm Reduction Action Center!
October 5, 2023 at 9:47 PM
kelpiewoman.bsky.social
It's a good day when your car is so full of donations to be delivered to various mutual aid orgs that you can't see out the back!
Lucky me.
October 5, 2023 at 3:37 PM