Leslie Blue in a Red State
@lesliees.bsky.social
I persist. LGBTQ+ ally. Whovian, Trekkie and a few others. I read: sci-fi & fantasy, w/some historical fiction & steampunk. I choose a word each year to focus on, as a guide &/or filter. 2025: Integrity; for obvious reasons. Opinions exclusively my own.
I try to remain optimistic. I hope this is the start of a wave of interest and engagement
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Sunday thought: A beginning
Friends,
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November 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
I try to remain optimistic. I hope this is the start of a wave of interest and engagement
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I can't believe I have to post this, but in these uncertain times, it's better to be prepared.
November 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I can't believe I have to post this, but in these uncertain times, it's better to be prepared.
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AOC on how we could unite the working class to defeat fascism by welcoming MAGA voters into Democratic Socialism.
November 8, 2025 at 9:06 AM
AOC on how we could unite the working class to defeat fascism by welcoming MAGA voters into Democratic Socialism.
This is a quick read on the Republican refusal to, well, govern or act in good faith.
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November 7, 2025
The repercussions from Tuesday’s vote, in which Democratic candidates were victorious across the country, continue to echo.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This is a quick read on the Republican refusal to, well, govern or act in good faith.
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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This is less than 15 minutes, but it gives a very clear explanation of what happened today, and a little about what it means.
The left attempting to negotiate, the right flat out refusing while still trying to say the left won't negotiate...
www.youtube.com/live/NM8mtDm...
The left attempting to negotiate, the right flat out refusing while still trying to say the left won't negotiate...
www.youtube.com/live/NM8mtDm...
Shutdown Offer | Explainer
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
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November 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
This is less than 15 minutes, but it gives a very clear explanation of what happened today, and a little about what it means.
The left attempting to negotiate, the right flat out refusing while still trying to say the left won't negotiate...
www.youtube.com/live/NM8mtDm...
The left attempting to negotiate, the right flat out refusing while still trying to say the left won't negotiate...
www.youtube.com/live/NM8mtDm...
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Last night was a thumping from coast to coast. Across the country, voters rejected chaos and cynicism – and chose leaders who are focused on the cost of everyday life.
November 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Last night was a thumping from coast to coast. Across the country, voters rejected chaos and cynicism – and chose leaders who are focused on the cost of everyday life.
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Me too.
October 31, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Me too.
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At this point, I'm starting to feel like they won't bother reopening the gov't.
I mean, why bother? They're doing what they want, without any oversight or accountability. Ditto bringing the house back. Gov't working for the people just wastes money that could go into the oligarch's pockets.
I mean, why bother? They're doing what they want, without any oversight or accountability. Ditto bringing the house back. Gov't working for the people just wastes money that could go into the oligarch's pockets.
October 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
At this point, I'm starting to feel like they won't bother reopening the gov't.
I mean, why bother? They're doing what they want, without any oversight or accountability. Ditto bringing the house back. Gov't working for the people just wastes money that could go into the oligarch's pockets.
I mean, why bother? They're doing what they want, without any oversight or accountability. Ditto bringing the house back. Gov't working for the people just wastes money that could go into the oligarch's pockets.
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We were just notified that cell-site simulators were used during the No Kings protests in several cities. Fortunately, we planned for this. Portland, Houston, Philadelphia, and Chicago were among the targeted locations. If you’re attending protests, please remember to follow protocol.
October 26, 2025 at 2:25 AM
We were just notified that cell-site simulators were used during the No Kings protests in several cities. Fortunately, we planned for this. Portland, Houston, Philadelphia, and Chicago were among the targeted locations. If you’re attending protests, please remember to follow protocol.
What are we doing here?
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October 25, 2025
Yesterday the Trump administration said it would not use any of the approximately $6 billion the U.S.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:40 AM
What are we doing here?
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I don't know when the next day of action will be, but I'm already planning.
I have 2 more people coming. While I was thinking it over, I thought, can we all do that? Can we bring just 2 more people?
I don't care how great your sign is, if you got the last frog costume.
Can you bring 2 more people?
I have 2 more people coming. While I was thinking it over, I thought, can we all do that? Can we bring just 2 more people?
I don't care how great your sign is, if you got the last frog costume.
Can you bring 2 more people?
October 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I don't know when the next day of action will be, but I'm already planning.
I have 2 more people coming. While I was thinking it over, I thought, can we all do that? Can we bring just 2 more people?
I don't care how great your sign is, if you got the last frog costume.
Can you bring 2 more people?
I have 2 more people coming. While I was thinking it over, I thought, can we all do that? Can we bring just 2 more people?
I don't care how great your sign is, if you got the last frog costume.
Can you bring 2 more people?
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My feelings, exactly.
October 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
My feelings, exactly.
Visit #NoKingsSmallTowns
These may not have been counted in the totals, (I haven't a clue) but small towns represent!
These may not have been counted in the totals, (I haven't a clue) but small towns represent!
October 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Visit #NoKingsSmallTowns
These may not have been counted in the totals, (I haven't a clue) but small towns represent!
These may not have been counted in the totals, (I haven't a clue) but small towns represent!
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October 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
My saving grace when right wing-nuts yelled hate today:
Yelled back, "Best wishes, warmest regards!"
I'm smiling now just thinking about it.😊
Yelled back, "Best wishes, warmest regards!"
I'm smiling now just thinking about it.😊
October 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
My saving grace when right wing-nuts yelled hate today:
Yelled back, "Best wishes, warmest regards!"
I'm smiling now just thinking about it.😊
Yelled back, "Best wishes, warmest regards!"
I'm smiling now just thinking about it.😊
No Kings II in the books.
I am so grateful and inspired by the turnout in our red red state.
I don't have pictures, I spent so much time reading signs, waving my flag and jaunting about with my sign. Indivisible and friends understood the assignment.
I'm not crying, you're crying
I am so grateful and inspired by the turnout in our red red state.
I don't have pictures, I spent so much time reading signs, waving my flag and jaunting about with my sign. Indivisible and friends understood the assignment.
I'm not crying, you're crying
October 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
No Kings II in the books.
I am so grateful and inspired by the turnout in our red red state.
I don't have pictures, I spent so much time reading signs, waving my flag and jaunting about with my sign. Indivisible and friends understood the assignment.
I'm not crying, you're crying
I am so grateful and inspired by the turnout in our red red state.
I don't have pictures, I spent so much time reading signs, waving my flag and jaunting about with my sign. Indivisible and friends understood the assignment.
I'm not crying, you're crying
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Attended No Kings in Fort Wayne Indiana today. Very red state and can’t even squeak out a dem congress person. June had about 5000 attend. Local paper estimated today’s rally had 8000!
Now we need to turn rally goers into voters.
Now we need to turn rally goers into voters.
October 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Attended No Kings in Fort Wayne Indiana today. Very red state and can’t even squeak out a dem congress person. June had about 5000 attend. Local paper estimated today’s rally had 8000!
Now we need to turn rally goers into voters.
Now we need to turn rally goers into voters.
Note: if you are in an at risk demographic I don't mean this for you.
Privilege: I ~might~ get hurt or arrested. >zero chance of being deported to a country where I know no one, have no resources, and don't speak the language.
Please. It's important. Find the time, make the time. Show up.
#NoKings
Privilege: I ~might~ get hurt or arrested. >zero chance of being deported to a country where I know no one, have no resources, and don't speak the language.
Please. It's important. Find the time, make the time. Show up.
#NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Note: if you are in an at risk demographic I don't mean this for you.
Privilege: I ~might~ get hurt or arrested. >zero chance of being deported to a country where I know no one, have no resources, and don't speak the language.
Please. It's important. Find the time, make the time. Show up.
#NoKings
Privilege: I ~might~ get hurt or arrested. >zero chance of being deported to a country where I know no one, have no resources, and don't speak the language.
Please. It's important. Find the time, make the time. Show up.
#NoKings
Thoughts from a mutual over at Mastodon
Find a way to let right-leaning friends/family know you went.
It will change the way they see the news, as they try to place you, a person they know/like/love in some fashion, as a part of that story.
"How extreme could it be if (you) was there?"
#NoKings
Find a way to let right-leaning friends/family know you went.
It will change the way they see the news, as they try to place you, a person they know/like/love in some fashion, as a part of that story.
"How extreme could it be if (you) was there?"
#NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Thoughts from a mutual over at Mastodon
Find a way to let right-leaning friends/family know you went.
It will change the way they see the news, as they try to place you, a person they know/like/love in some fashion, as a part of that story.
"How extreme could it be if (you) was there?"
#NoKings
Find a way to let right-leaning friends/family know you went.
It will change the way they see the news, as they try to place you, a person they know/like/love in some fashion, as a part of that story.
"How extreme could it be if (you) was there?"
#NoKings
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October 18 is a day to stand tall against tyranny. No Crowns. No Thrones. #NoKings. Join the movement—find a No Kings Day protest near you and make your voice heard. nokings.org
October 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
October 18 is a day to stand tall against tyranny. No Crowns. No Thrones. #NoKings. Join the movement—find a No Kings Day protest near you and make your voice heard. nokings.org
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October 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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"It is the eternal struggle between these two principles — right and wrong. The one is the common right of humanity, and the other the divine right of kings...[When] a king seeks to bestride the people of his own nation, it is the same tyrannical principle."
-- Abraham Lincoln
#NoKings
-- Abraham Lincoln
#NoKings
October 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
"It is the eternal struggle between these two principles — right and wrong. The one is the common right of humanity, and the other the divine right of kings...[When] a king seeks to bestride the people of his own nation, it is the same tyrannical principle."
-- Abraham Lincoln
#NoKings
-- Abraham Lincoln
#NoKings
We love America. We're not giving up our weekends to say we hate anything. We are supporting vital pieces of our government that are being dismantled without our consent. We are supporting our friends, family and neighbors who are being persecuted and disappeared.
#NoKingsInAmerica
#NoKings
#NoKingsInAmerica
#NoKings
Facts don’t care about the GOP’s feelings — there’s nothing more American than rejecting a mad king. Please join us tomorrow: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
October 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
We love America. We're not giving up our weekends to say we hate anything. We are supporting vital pieces of our government that are being dismantled without our consent. We are supporting our friends, family and neighbors who are being persecuted and disappeared.
#NoKingsInAmerica
#NoKings
#NoKingsInAmerica
#NoKings