LeslieinKY
@lesinky.bsky.social
Rural woman, gardener, passive & active solar home, Border Collie lover, helped launch local Indivisible group in 2017 which is still kickin'; experienced GOTV canvasser; Medicaid defender; retired speech-language therapist; unschooler
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LeslieinKY
@lesinky.bsky.social
· Feb 25
Medicaid: Beyond Doctor Visits
Empowering People with Disabilities to Live in Freedom with Dignity
"I am a proud, attractive African American Gentleman. When I was born, God gave me a gift: Cerebral Palsy.&...
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#savemedicaid #disability
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#savemedicaid #disability
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The strategic logic of No Kings III
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The strategic logic of No Kings III
Indivisible's weekly newsletter with analysis and action
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February 2, 2026 at 11:01 PM
The strategic logic of No Kings III
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if bovino is out and conservatives are turning on noem then there is a real opportunity to demand that miller resign too.
January 27, 2026 at 1:07 AM
if bovino is out and conservatives are turning on noem then there is a real opportunity to demand that miller resign too.
Oh yes, these songs are already on our protest playlist. . .recently added "Join ICE". . .
Four-time Grammy Award nominee Jesse Welles performs his song "Join Ice."
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
January 27, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Oh yes, these songs are already on our protest playlist. . .recently added "Join ICE". . .
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to the extent that there is a “carrot” to trumpism it is the same carrot that slaveholders offered to lower class white men: “you can be an overseer”
January 26, 2026 at 2:43 PM
to the extent that there is a “carrot” to trumpism it is the same carrot that slaveholders offered to lower class white men: “you can be an overseer”
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MORE OF THIS PLEASE
STEPH CURRY, THE GOAT
SPEAKS OUT FOR THE
COURAGEOUS PEOPLE OF MINNESOTA
THANK YOU STEPH CURRY
BLOC ICE FUNDING
ICE OUT
STEPH CURRY, THE GOAT
SPEAKS OUT FOR THE
COURAGEOUS PEOPLE OF MINNESOTA
THANK YOU STEPH CURRY
BLOC ICE FUNDING
ICE OUT
January 27, 2026 at 1:08 AM
MORE OF THIS PLEASE
STEPH CURRY, THE GOAT
SPEAKS OUT FOR THE
COURAGEOUS PEOPLE OF MINNESOTA
THANK YOU STEPH CURRY
BLOC ICE FUNDING
ICE OUT
STEPH CURRY, THE GOAT
SPEAKS OUT FOR THE
COURAGEOUS PEOPLE OF MINNESOTA
THANK YOU STEPH CURRY
BLOC ICE FUNDING
ICE OUT
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Amazon Web Services hosts massive surveillance systems for both ICE and DHS.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
January 26, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Amazon Web Services hosts massive surveillance systems for both ICE and DHS.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.
AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.
Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.
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Naming someone is not doxxing. They aren’t undercover. They aren’t intelligence agents overseas. This is outrageous - we are supposed to be a free Republic and these people want an authoritarian police state. Lawsuits should be filed & ranking Dems in Congress should act.
January 26, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Naming someone is not doxxing. They aren’t undercover. They aren’t intelligence agents overseas. This is outrageous - we are supposed to be a free Republic and these people want an authoritarian police state. Lawsuits should be filed & ranking Dems in Congress should act.
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For the umpteenth time, Brian nails it. House Dem Leadership screwed up big last week. This isn't "I told ya so." There should be some real reflection within the Dem Caucus about the systemic error in judgement that dismissed all efforts aimed at getting them to make the right call last week.
The murder of Alex Pretti might prove to be a political turning point for the GOP. It should be a turning point for Dems, too. For the current leadership, and the consultant-industrial complex, which just fatally endangered the careers of seven members who chose to put morality last.
A Failure In Plain Sight
Who, if anyone, will acknowledge the obvious, and do something about it?
www.offmessage.net
January 26, 2026 at 6:45 PM
For the umpteenth time, Brian nails it. House Dem Leadership screwed up big last week. This isn't "I told ya so." There should be some real reflection within the Dem Caucus about the systemic error in judgement that dismissed all efforts aimed at getting them to make the right call last week.
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I want to see a photo of Scott Bessent carrying a *billboard* at a protest. Mind you, a *billboard*, not a protest sign. Is someone going to generate a photo of that for us? I don't have those skills. . . .
January 27, 2026 at 12:44 AM
I want to see a photo of Scott Bessent carrying a *billboard* at a protest. Mind you, a *billboard*, not a protest sign. Is someone going to generate a photo of that for us? I don't have those skills. . . .
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Abolish ICE.
Replace all Vichy Democrats.
Replace all Vichy Democrats.
January 24, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Abolish ICE.
Replace all Vichy Democrats.
Replace all Vichy Democrats.
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Here's a time-lapse from yesterday as thousands of people marched through downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE.
📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune
📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune
January 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Here's a time-lapse from yesterday as thousands of people marched through downtown Minneapolis to protest ICE.
📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune
📷️: Sydney Lewis/The Minnesota Star Tribune
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We have been told for nearly 30 years that America needed to tolerate mass shootings because the broad availability of guns would help us defend ourselves from an overreaching federal government. That day has come. The people who said this are supporting the federal agents. Many have joined them.
January 24, 2026 at 6:02 PM
We have been told for nearly 30 years that America needed to tolerate mass shootings because the broad availability of guns would help us defend ourselves from an overreaching federal government. That day has come. The people who said this are supporting the federal agents. Many have joined them.
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How many cops, soldiers, and National Guard members are willing to kill Americans for Trump?
We're about to unfortunately find out.
We're about to unfortunately find out.
January 24, 2026 at 8:48 PM
How many cops, soldiers, and National Guard members are willing to kill Americans for Trump?
We're about to unfortunately find out.
We're about to unfortunately find out.
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*We thank our Illinois Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House for voting NO* on the DHS funding bill.
But seven @housedemocrats.bsky.social from other states helped Republicans pass the bill, and Democratic leadership in the House didn't work to stop them. @democrats.senate.gov had better step up!
But seven @housedemocrats.bsky.social from other states helped Republicans pass the bill, and Democratic leadership in the House didn't work to stop them. @democrats.senate.gov had better step up!
House passes sprawling spending package as Democrats split over ICE funding
The House voted separately on DHS funding and another package of bills to avoid a partial shutdown and repeal a law that allows certain GOP senators to sue DOJ for $500,000.
www.nbcnews.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:25 AM
*We thank our Illinois Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House for voting NO* on the DHS funding bill.
But seven @housedemocrats.bsky.social from other states helped Republicans pass the bill, and Democratic leadership in the House didn't work to stop them. @democrats.senate.gov had better step up!
But seven @housedemocrats.bsky.social from other states helped Republicans pass the bill, and Democratic leadership in the House didn't work to stop them. @democrats.senate.gov had better step up!
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While making an arrest or conducting a search, ICE MUST present either a signed, judicial warrant to enter private property, or an admin. warrant from the government agency authorizing an arrest or seizure.
Spread the word!
Spread the word!
January 19, 2026 at 2:32 PM
While making an arrest or conducting a search, ICE MUST present either a signed, judicial warrant to enter private property, or an admin. warrant from the government agency authorizing an arrest or seizure.
Spread the word!
Spread the word!
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Recently I've been spending some time with pro-democracy leaders from other countries organizing against national strongmen. Their stories of organizing against authoritarians are eerily familiar. Among the many clear takeaways: stand up to bullies and go on offense because defense doesn’t win.
January 20, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Recently I've been spending some time with pro-democracy leaders from other countries organizing against national strongmen. Their stories of organizing against authoritarians are eerily familiar. Among the many clear takeaways: stand up to bullies and go on offense because defense doesn’t win.
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Please stop and read this statement from Renee Good's wife.
Renee Macklin Good's wife, Becca Good, released a statement and it moved me to sobbing tears:
archive.is/ur35j
archive.is/ur35j
January 9, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Please stop and read this statement from Renee Good's wife.
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No one voted for another war. Congress must stop Trump's lawless violence and hold the regime accountable. Join tomorrow's emergency organizing call with Sen. Kaine, Rep. Casar, Rep. Omar, and thousands of activists to discuss how we can mobilize to stop more endless war: www.mobilize.us/heal...
January 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
No one voted for another war. Congress must stop Trump's lawless violence and hold the regime accountable. Join tomorrow's emergency organizing call with Sen. Kaine, Rep. Casar, Rep. Omar, and thousands of activists to discuss how we can mobilize to stop more endless war: www.mobilize.us/heal...
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Some scam PACs are bilking people with No Kings branding. I strongly advise you prioritize organizing with your community over donating online to anyone (us included). But if you want to donate, you can go to Indivisible.org or pick your favorite real No Kings partner at NoKings.org/partners
@indivisible.org FYI found a scam PAC that's probably stealing a copyright from you www.no-kings.io
No Kings PAC
www.no-kings.io
January 6, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Some scam PACs are bilking people with No Kings branding. I strongly advise you prioritize organizing with your community over donating online to anyone (us included). But if you want to donate, you can go to Indivisible.org or pick your favorite real No Kings partner at NoKings.org/partners
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I hope Rachel and her team know how much a shout-out like this means to our community. Just like what we did means a lot to the many in the immigrant community who wrote to thank us for organizing this protest on such short notice. Courage!
#therachelmaddowshow #indivisible
#therachelmaddowshow #indivisible
December 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I hope Rachel and her team know how much a shout-out like this means to our community. Just like what we did means a lot to the many in the immigrant community who wrote to thank us for organizing this protest on such short notice. Courage!
#therachelmaddowshow #indivisible
#therachelmaddowshow #indivisible
Berry Craig wrote an excellent piece at Forward Kentucky and took this photo/ We decided to do this the night before after a video of ICE vehicles at a local hotel circulated with 22,000 views. People don't realize ICE is here because they are not visible like in more populated cities.
December 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Berry Craig wrote an excellent piece at Forward Kentucky and took this photo/ We decided to do this the night before after a video of ICE vehicles at a local hotel circulated with 22,000 views. People don't realize ICE is here because they are not visible like in more populated cities.
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Saturday, Dec 20 Paducah KY at our iconic protest site in Noble Park near the sculpture "Wacinton", a Chickasaw word meaning "to have understanding"
May the western Kentucky community have understanding of what is happening in our country to immigrants right now.
www.wpsdlocal6.com/ott/anti-ice...
May the western Kentucky community have understanding of what is happening in our country to immigrants right now.
www.wpsdlocal6.com/ott/anti-ice...
Anti-ICE protest in Paducah
Click here to view this video from wpsdlocal6.com.
www.wpsdlocal6.com
December 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Saturday, Dec 20 Paducah KY at our iconic protest site in Noble Park near the sculpture "Wacinton", a Chickasaw word meaning "to have understanding"
May the western Kentucky community have understanding of what is happening in our country to immigrants right now.
www.wpsdlocal6.com/ott/anti-ice...
May the western Kentucky community have understanding of what is happening in our country to immigrants right now.
www.wpsdlocal6.com/ott/anti-ice...