Leslie
@leslbug.bsky.social
Gen X; lifelong progressive democrat; blue speck in a sea of red; feminist;pro-choice; pro LGBTQ+; pro-civil rights; pro- human rights; pro-science; pro-democracy;
Exhausted from all of the drama.
Exhausted from all of the drama.
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The context matters. We know - for certain - there is a diplomatic path to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. The Obama agreement was working. And as late as a week ago, Iran was back at the table again. Which makes this attack - with all its enormous risks - so reckless.
June 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The context matters. We know - for certain - there is a diplomatic path to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. The Obama agreement was working. And as late as a week ago, Iran was back at the table again. Which makes this attack - with all its enormous risks - so reckless.
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LA DODGERS just now:
“This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization. Tonight’s game will be played as scheduled.”
Right on, Dodgers!
More of this, please.
“This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization. Tonight’s game will be played as scheduled.”
Right on, Dodgers!
More of this, please.
June 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
LA DODGERS just now:
“This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization. Tonight’s game will be played as scheduled.”
Right on, Dodgers!
More of this, please.
“This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization. Tonight’s game will be played as scheduled.”
Right on, Dodgers!
More of this, please.
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Truth-tellers, not rioters. Protect these two men at all costs.
“You feel tough with your assault rifles and your sticks. You should be standing here with us. You’re on the wrong side of history.”
“John Lewis said make good trouble… that means make trouble on behalf of democracy.”
“You feel tough with your assault rifles and your sticks. You should be standing here with us. You’re on the wrong side of history.”
“John Lewis said make good trouble… that means make trouble on behalf of democracy.”
June 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Truth-tellers, not rioters. Protect these two men at all costs.
“You feel tough with your assault rifles and your sticks. You should be standing here with us. You’re on the wrong side of history.”
“John Lewis said make good trouble… that means make trouble on behalf of democracy.”
“You feel tough with your assault rifles and your sticks. You should be standing here with us. You’re on the wrong side of history.”
“John Lewis said make good trouble… that means make trouble on behalf of democracy.”
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I’ll take the fucking job!
June 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I’ll take the fucking job!
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Reports and video show flash-bangs thrown into piles of debris just before a car caught fire, strongly suggesting it was law enforcement, not protesters, who sparked it. More details are coming. Don’t let them control the narrative. Thank you to everyone sharing footage, always record everything.
June 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Reports and video show flash-bangs thrown into piles of debris just before a car caught fire, strongly suggesting it was law enforcement, not protesters, who sparked it. More details are coming. Don’t let them control the narrative. Thank you to everyone sharing footage, always record everything.
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Was looking for a new protest song and what did I see
Dropkick Murphys "Who'll Stand With Us?" Music Video / Dropkick Murphys
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BRH...
Dropkick Murphys "Who'll Stand With Us?" Music Video / Dropkick Murphys
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BRH...
Dropkick Murphys "Who'll Stand With Us?" Music Video
YouTube video by Dropkick Murphys
www.youtube.com
June 5, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Was looking for a new protest song and what did I see
Dropkick Murphys "Who'll Stand With Us?" Music Video / Dropkick Murphys
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BRH...
Dropkick Murphys "Who'll Stand With Us?" Music Video / Dropkick Murphys
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BRH...
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A teacher breaks down after ICE causes multiple schools to lockdown during graduation ceremonies and parents to flee for their lives.
Only the soulless aren’t hurting from what is happening in our country. This is affecting all of us.
Only the soulless aren’t hurting from what is happening in our country. This is affecting all of us.
June 7, 2025 at 2:05 AM
A teacher breaks down after ICE causes multiple schools to lockdown during graduation ceremonies and parents to flee for their lives.
Only the soulless aren’t hurting from what is happening in our country. This is affecting all of us.
Only the soulless aren’t hurting from what is happening in our country. This is affecting all of us.
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Don’t like gay marriage?
Don’t get married to the same sex.
Don’t like gender-affirming care?
Don’t have any.
Don’t like Planned Parenthood?
Don’t go there.
Don’t like abortion?
Don’t get one.
Just because *you* don’t like it doesn’t mean *others* shouldn’t be able to it.
Don’t get married to the same sex.
Don’t like gender-affirming care?
Don’t have any.
Don’t like Planned Parenthood?
Don’t go there.
Don’t like abortion?
Don’t get one.
Just because *you* don’t like it doesn’t mean *others* shouldn’t be able to it.
June 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Don’t like gay marriage?
Don’t get married to the same sex.
Don’t like gender-affirming care?
Don’t have any.
Don’t like Planned Parenthood?
Don’t go there.
Don’t like abortion?
Don’t get one.
Just because *you* don’t like it doesn’t mean *others* shouldn’t be able to it.
Don’t get married to the same sex.
Don’t like gender-affirming care?
Don’t have any.
Don’t like Planned Parenthood?
Don’t go there.
Don’t like abortion?
Don’t get one.
Just because *you* don’t like it doesn’t mean *others* shouldn’t be able to it.
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Make no mistake: Illinois is leading the nation in strengthening women’s health care.
With the passage of HB 3637, we are expanding the ways we shield our providers from punishment for delivering life-saving health care.
We are not going back.
With the passage of HB 3637, we are expanding the ways we shield our providers from punishment for delivering life-saving health care.
We are not going back.
May 31, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Make no mistake: Illinois is leading the nation in strengthening women’s health care.
With the passage of HB 3637, we are expanding the ways we shield our providers from punishment for delivering life-saving health care.
We are not going back.
With the passage of HB 3637, we are expanding the ways we shield our providers from punishment for delivering life-saving health care.
We are not going back.
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Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Strengthening unions and fighting for higher wages.
Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare...
This is the progressive populist agenda we need in America.
Getting big money out of politics.
Strengthening unions and fighting for higher wages.
Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare...
This is the progressive populist agenda we need in America.
May 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Strengthening unions and fighting for higher wages.
Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare...
This is the progressive populist agenda we need in America.
Getting big money out of politics.
Strengthening unions and fighting for higher wages.
Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare...
This is the progressive populist agenda we need in America.
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BREAKING: We're going to court to defend pregnant people's right nationwide to get lifesaving abortion care when they're facing a medical emergency.
May 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
BREAKING: We're going to court to defend pregnant people's right nationwide to get lifesaving abortion care when they're facing a medical emergency.
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We will not win the battle for democracy if those in the pro-democracy movement prize caution over taking risks. We cannot permit ourselves to be deterred by the inevitable defeats and public criticism that are inevitable along the long path of restoring democracy.
The Survival of Democracy Depends on Our Willingness to Fight The Survival of Democracy Depends on Our Willingness to Fight
Justice Riggs is right. We should not have to fight for democracy. But the reality is that we must.
www.democracydocket.com
May 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We will not win the battle for democracy if those in the pro-democracy movement prize caution over taking risks. We cannot permit ourselves to be deterred by the inevitable defeats and public criticism that are inevitable along the long path of restoring democracy.
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this is a letter to the editor from a high school track runner who came in second to a trans girl in a race. her state house rep in maine started talking about it. so she wrote this: www.pressherald.com/2025/05/14/r...
May 16, 2025 at 3:25 AM
this is a letter to the editor from a high school track runner who came in second to a trans girl in a race. her state house rep in maine started talking about it. so she wrote this: www.pressherald.com/2025/05/14/r...
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Federal Court DISMISSES right wing lawsuit brought to force voter purges in Georgia. www.democracydocket.com/cases/georgi...
Quinn v. Raffensperger
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
May 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Federal Court DISMISSES right wing lawsuit brought to force voter purges in Georgia. www.democracydocket.com/cases/georgi...
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Great to see!
"A major company, Microsoft, has dropped a law firm that settled with the administration in favor of one that is fighting it." www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/b...
"A major company, Microsoft, has dropped a law firm that settled with the administration in favor of one that is fighting it." www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/b...
Microsoft Drops Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Law Firm
The tech giant instead engaged a firm that is fighting the president’s executive orders, Jenner & Block, in a sign that those firms can still attract clients.
www.nytimes.com
May 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Great to see!
"A major company, Microsoft, has dropped a law firm that settled with the administration in favor of one that is fighting it." www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/b...
"A major company, Microsoft, has dropped a law firm that settled with the administration in favor of one that is fighting it." www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/b...
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April 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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URGENT!
The SAVE Act would prevent millions of eligible voters from voting, especially women. It passed the House and goes to the Senate. We MUST stop it there!
Call your Senators today 202-224-3121 and tell them VOTE NO then click below.
#Voterizer #StopTheSAVEAct social.fieldteam6.org/s/PqU3An8L
The SAVE Act would prevent millions of eligible voters from voting, especially women. It passed the House and goes to the Senate. We MUST stop it there!
Call your Senators today 202-224-3121 and tell them VOTE NO then click below.
#Voterizer #StopTheSAVEAct social.fieldteam6.org/s/PqU3An8L
Call YOUR Senators TODAY then amplify on social here!
social.fieldteam6.org
April 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
URGENT!
The SAVE Act would prevent millions of eligible voters from voting, especially women. It passed the House and goes to the Senate. We MUST stop it there!
Call your Senators today 202-224-3121 and tell them VOTE NO then click below.
#Voterizer #StopTheSAVEAct social.fieldteam6.org/s/PqU3An8L
The SAVE Act would prevent millions of eligible voters from voting, especially women. It passed the House and goes to the Senate. We MUST stop it there!
Call your Senators today 202-224-3121 and tell them VOTE NO then click below.
#Voterizer #StopTheSAVEAct social.fieldteam6.org/s/PqU3An8L
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BREAKING: Susan Crawford has WON the Wisconsin state Supreme Court race!!
April 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
BREAKING: Susan Crawford has WON the Wisconsin state Supreme Court race!!
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In a suit and tie.Since last night. You can WATCH. And I’m hearing that Sen. Warnock is up next.
April 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
In a suit and tie.Since last night. You can WATCH. And I’m hearing that Sen. Warnock is up next.
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Sen. Cory Booker has been speaking on the Senate floor for more than 13 hours — taking aim at Trump, Musk, and America's 'moral moment'.
Just after hitting the 12-hour mark, Booker said, "I am standing here because of a national crisis that is growing."
Just after hitting the 12-hour mark, Booker said, "I am standing here because of a national crisis that is growing."
April 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Sen. Cory Booker has been speaking on the Senate floor for more than 13 hours — taking aim at Trump, Musk, and America's 'moral moment'.
Just after hitting the 12-hour mark, Booker said, "I am standing here because of a national crisis that is growing."
Just after hitting the 12-hour mark, Booker said, "I am standing here because of a national crisis that is growing."