Mary Callan 📎
@mary1086.bsky.social
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Art. I of the Constitution gives Congress the power to make rules and regulations for the armed forces — including codes of discipline and strictures against following illegal orders. You can’t punish members of Congress for articulating those rules. Also protected by Speech and Debate Clause.
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Art. I of the Constitution gives Congress the power to make rules and regulations for the armed forces — including codes of discipline and strictures against following illegal orders. You can’t punish members of Congress for articulating those rules. Also protected by Speech and Debate Clause.
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Someone needs to set up a camera so we'll know when Pete Hegseth orders this plaque removed from West Point.
Here’s the plaque at West Point with the relevant text highlighted
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Someone needs to set up a camera so we'll know when Pete Hegseth orders this plaque removed from West Point.
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Also notable - the Maine Principals' Association has had a policy of allowing trans kids to participate in school sports since 2013, but only now Senator Collins is concerned about it? Journalists should ask her why it was fine for 12 years but is now bad.
3 weeks ago, Senator Collins wouldn't tell us where she stood on protecting Mainers from gun violence because it was a state issue that "she doesn't usually weigh in on." But she'll make an exception for excluding trans kids #mepolitics
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/24/p...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/24/p...
November 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Will THIS 👇 motivate @senangusking.bsky.social DO SOMETHING not floor speechs tv shows opinions? Many #MAINE farmers people land devastated by PFAS.Angus could use vast network relationship connection resources work organize produce an 80 million plaintiffs WE THE PEOPLE class action. #Mepolitics
The EPA is starting to allow the use of pesticides containing PFAS on food.
The move is part of an effort to roll back the regulation of what are called "forever chemicals" because they don't break down easily in the environment.
November 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Will THIS 👇 motivate @senangusking.bsky.social DO SOMETHING not floor speechs tv shows opinions? Many #MAINE farmers people land devastated by PFAS.Angus could use vast network relationship connection resources work organize produce an 80 million plaintiffs WE THE PEOPLE class action. #Mepolitics
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GOP Fake-Moderate Susan Collins explicitly wants more trans kids to kill themselves by suicide.
#MESen #mepolitics #SusanCollins #Maine @mainebeacon.bsky.social @suitupmaine.bsky.social @mainepeople.bsky.social @collinswatch.bsky.social @esqueer.net @aridrennen.bsky.social @erininthemorning.com
#MESen #mepolitics #SusanCollins #Maine @mainebeacon.bsky.social @suitupmaine.bsky.social @mainepeople.bsky.social @collinswatch.bsky.social @esqueer.net @aridrennen.bsky.social @erininthemorning.com
Susan Collins signs petition being circulated to put a referendum on the Maine ballot in 2026 barring trans students from school bathrooms and sports teams of the gender they identify with.
November 25, 2025 at 2:17 AM
GOP Fake-Moderate Susan Collins explicitly wants more trans kids to kill themselves by suicide.
#MESen #mepolitics #SusanCollins #Maine @mainebeacon.bsky.social @suitupmaine.bsky.social @mainepeople.bsky.social @collinswatch.bsky.social @esqueer.net @aridrennen.bsky.social @erininthemorning.com
#MESen #mepolitics #SusanCollins #Maine @mainebeacon.bsky.social @suitupmaine.bsky.social @mainepeople.bsky.social @collinswatch.bsky.social @esqueer.net @aridrennen.bsky.social @erininthemorning.com
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It's Pre-Turkey Tuesday, Mainers!
Time to prep for Thanksgiving
Cloudy, high 49º, SW wind
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MAINE RESISTANCE
TUES, NOV 25, 2025
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#NonViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts
#RESIST
REPOST & SHARE!
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#Maine #MEpolitics
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Time to prep for Thanksgiving
Cloudy, high 49º, SW wind
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MAINE RESISTANCE
TUES, NOV 25, 2025
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#NonViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts
#RESIST
REPOST & SHARE!
Updated NOV 25, 5:50AM
#Maine #MEpolitics
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November 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
It's Pre-Turkey Tuesday, Mainers!
Time to prep for Thanksgiving
Cloudy, high 49º, SW wind
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MAINE RESISTANCE
TUES, NOV 25, 2025
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#NonViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts
#RESIST
REPOST & SHARE!
Updated NOV 25, 5:50AM
#Maine #MEpolitics
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Time to prep for Thanksgiving
Cloudy, high 49º, SW wind
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MAINE RESISTANCE
TUES, NOV 25, 2025
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#NonViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts
#RESIST
REPOST & SHARE!
Updated NOV 25, 5:50AM
#Maine #MEpolitics
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This -- being straight with folks about the journey Susan Collins has been on -- seems like a better approach for center/left groups than constantly puffing her up out of a misguided hope that maybe, just maybe, she'll come around if you clap hard enough. tinyurl.com/3ka9x4ku #MEpolitics @ppfa.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This -- being straight with folks about the journey Susan Collins has been on -- seems like a better approach for center/left groups than constantly puffing her up out of a misguided hope that maybe, just maybe, she'll come around if you clap hard enough. tinyurl.com/3ka9x4ku #MEpolitics @ppfa.org
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Labeling Susan Collins a "coward" is far too generous. It implies that she would do better by Mainers if she wasn't scared of some mysterious force.
The reality is that Collins unabashedly votes for her beliefs. And those beliefs align with Trump 96% of the time. Vote her out.
#mepolitics
The reality is that Collins unabashedly votes for her beliefs. And those beliefs align with Trump 96% of the time. Vote her out.
#mepolitics
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Labeling Susan Collins a "coward" is far too generous. It implies that she would do better by Mainers if she wasn't scared of some mysterious force.
The reality is that Collins unabashedly votes for her beliefs. And those beliefs align with Trump 96% of the time. Vote her out.
#mepolitics
The reality is that Collins unabashedly votes for her beliefs. And those beliefs align with Trump 96% of the time. Vote her out.
#mepolitics
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Maine consistently ranks among the nation's leaders in voter turnout & strong civic participation.
The Guardian wants to hear from those of us motivated to organize, protest or become more involved this year; to tell our stories & share ways that individuals have initiated movements.
#MEpolitics
The Guardian wants to hear from those of us motivated to organize, protest or become more involved this year; to tell our stories & share ways that individuals have initiated movements.
#MEpolitics
People in the US: Have you gotten involved in activism or community organizing this year?
If you’ve been motivated to organize, protest or become more involved in politics, we’d like to hear from you
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Maine consistently ranks among the nation's leaders in voter turnout & strong civic participation.
The Guardian wants to hear from those of us motivated to organize, protest or become more involved this year; to tell our stories & share ways that individuals have initiated movements.
#MEpolitics
The Guardian wants to hear from those of us motivated to organize, protest or become more involved this year; to tell our stories & share ways that individuals have initiated movements.
#MEpolitics
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Right on!
Alabama finally has someone ready to fight for the Alabama instead of letting Tuberville, a non-resident drifter, run his mouth from Florida.
Doug is stepping in with actual roots, actual plans, and an actual stake in the future of the state.
#DougForAlabama
Alabama finally has someone ready to fight for the Alabama instead of letting Tuberville, a non-resident drifter, run his mouth from Florida.
Doug is stepping in with actual roots, actual plans, and an actual stake in the future of the state.
#DougForAlabama
So I’ve made it official folks: I’ve filed the paperwork to run for Governor of Alabama. It’s time to remind this state of who we are and what we can accomplish together.
#DougForAlabama
#DougForAlabama
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Right on!
Alabama finally has someone ready to fight for the Alabama instead of letting Tuberville, a non-resident drifter, run his mouth from Florida.
Doug is stepping in with actual roots, actual plans, and an actual stake in the future of the state.
#DougForAlabama
Alabama finally has someone ready to fight for the Alabama instead of letting Tuberville, a non-resident drifter, run his mouth from Florida.
Doug is stepping in with actual roots, actual plans, and an actual stake in the future of the state.
#DougForAlabama
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By the way, Ken Burns’ next documentary series is apparently in the can — LBJ & The Great Society
kenburns.com/films/lbj-th...
kenburns.com/films/lbj-th...
LBJ & the Great Society - Ken Burns
This three-part, six-hour series will chronicle the life and times of Lyndon B. Johnson, one of the most capable, colorful, and controversial men ever to occupy the White House. A figure of extraordin...
kenburns.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
By the way, Ken Burns’ next documentary series is apparently in the can — LBJ & The Great Society
kenburns.com/films/lbj-th...
kenburns.com/films/lbj-th...
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I have long had an obscure, complex theory about Susan Collins that explains these things.
Susan Collins is terrible and anyone who ever suggested she is a moderate is a liar or a rube.
That's it. That's the whole thing.
Susan Collins is terrible and anyone who ever suggested she is a moderate is a liar or a rube.
That's it. That's the whole thing.
In case anyone is wondering what kind of campaign Collins intends to run next year, now we know. No achievements, only hate:
Susan Collins backs referendum to overturn Maine’s protections for transgender students
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/24/p...
Susan Collins backs referendum to overturn Maine’s protections for transgender students
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/24/p...
Susan Collins backs referendum to overturn Maine’s protections for transgender students
Collins' office said she signed onto the petition because she agrees with President Donald Trump’s interpretation of Title IX.
www.bangordailynews.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I have long had an obscure, complex theory about Susan Collins that explains these things.
Susan Collins is terrible and anyone who ever suggested she is a moderate is a liar or a rube.
That's it. That's the whole thing.
Susan Collins is terrible and anyone who ever suggested she is a moderate is a liar or a rube.
That's it. That's the whole thing.
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Exactly why was she ever considered a moderate?
What has she ever done to deserve that label that hasn’t been a faux objection vote when the outcome wasn’t already forgone?
What has she ever done to deserve that label that hasn’t been a faux objection vote when the outcome wasn’t already forgone?
In case anyone is wondering what kind of campaign Collins intends to run next year, now we know. No achievements, only hate:
Susan Collins backs referendum to overturn Maine’s protections for transgender students
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/24/p...
Susan Collins backs referendum to overturn Maine’s protections for transgender students
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/24/p...
Susan Collins backs referendum to overturn Maine’s protections for transgender students
Collins' office said she signed onto the petition because she agrees with President Donald Trump’s interpretation of Title IX.
www.bangordailynews.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Exactly why was she ever considered a moderate?
What has she ever done to deserve that label that hasn’t been a faux objection vote when the outcome wasn’t already forgone?
What has she ever done to deserve that label that hasn’t been a faux objection vote when the outcome wasn’t already forgone?
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Also notable - the Maine Principals' Association has had a policy of allowing trans kids to participate in school sports since 2013, but only now Senator Collins is concerned about it? Journalists should ask her why it was fine for 12 years but is now bad.
3 weeks ago, Senator Collins wouldn't tell us where she stood on protecting Mainers from gun violence because it was a state issue that "she doesn't usually weigh in on." But she'll make an exception for excluding trans kids #mepolitics
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/24/p...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/24/p...
Susan Collins backs referendum to overturn Maine’s protections for transgender students
Collins' office said she signed onto the petition because she agrees with President Donald Trump’s interpretation of Title IX.
www.bangordailynews.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Also notable - the Maine Principals' Association has had a policy of allowing trans kids to participate in school sports since 2013, but only now Senator Collins is concerned about it? Journalists should ask her why it was fine for 12 years but is now bad.
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Jared Golden on the list, #MEPolitics.
These 20 House Democrats just joined Republicans in voting to fully repeal DC's police reform laws.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
Wiping off the books critical laws on use of force, transparency, and preventing violent cops from getting rehired.
They think that they should have more say over DC police than the people of DC.
November 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Jared Golden on the list, #MEPolitics.
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Nationwide Boycott of Target, Amazon, & Home Depot
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#WeAintBuyingIt
**SHOP LOCAL – ALL DAY, EVERY DAY**
It builds community & builds local economy.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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NOV 27 - DEC 1, 2025
WE AIN'T BUYING IT!
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Nationwide Boycott of Target, Amazon, & Home Depot
Learn why & how to take action: weaintbuyingit.com
#WeAintBuyingIt
**SHOP LOCAL – ALL DAY, EVERY DAY**
It builds community & builds local economy.
#ShopLocal
NOV 27 - DEC 1, 2025
WE AIN'T BUYING IT!
================
Nationwide Boycott of Target, Amazon, & Home Depot
Learn why & how to take action: weaintbuyingit.com
#WeAintBuyingIt
**SHOP LOCAL – ALL DAY, EVERY DAY**
It builds community & builds local economy.
#ShopLocal
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Sometimes I think about how many people were convinced that the Vice President of the United States lost the presidential election because she didn’t contort herself to do this show.
If it’s true it says a lot about this country.
If it’s true it says a lot about this country.
Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
November 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Sometimes I think about how many people were convinced that the Vice President of the United States lost the presidential election because she didn’t contort herself to do this show.
If it’s true it says a lot about this country.
If it’s true it says a lot about this country.
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I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
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Join our rally on November 29th! Businesses that can’t say #ICEOut don’t deserve our hard earned dollars. #WeAin’tBuyingIt
No one likes ICE on sidewalks or parking lots!
No one likes ICE on sidewalks or parking lots!
November 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Join our rally on November 29th! Businesses that can’t say #ICEOut don’t deserve our hard earned dollars. #WeAin’tBuyingIt
No one likes ICE on sidewalks or parking lots!
No one likes ICE on sidewalks or parking lots!
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This plaque is posted at West Point. Alcoholic TV talk show chatterbox Pete Hegseth wants to court-martial Arizona Senator Mark Kelly for repeating what is written on it.
November 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This plaque is posted at West Point. Alcoholic TV talk show chatterbox Pete Hegseth wants to court-martial Arizona Senator Mark Kelly for repeating what is written on it.
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Every Democrat in Congress should put out a video saying troops have an obligation to refuse unlawful orders. Make them prosecute all of you. This isn't a close call.
I'd add Republicans too if I thought any of them had the courage to actually cross Trump on this.
I'd add Republicans too if I thought any of them had the courage to actually cross Trump on this.
Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Every Democrat in Congress should put out a video saying troops have an obligation to refuse unlawful orders. Make them prosecute all of you. This isn't a close call.
I'd add Republicans too if I thought any of them had the courage to actually cross Trump on this.
I'd add Republicans too if I thought any of them had the courage to actually cross Trump on this.
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Costs are up bigly, and this is what Trump has been focused on.
Malicious clowns.
Malicious clowns.
November 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Costs are up bigly, and this is what Trump has been focused on.
Malicious clowns.
Malicious clowns.
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Here's some very practical thinking about the whole whistle thing -- very well done:
Yesterday I tried to put everything I knew about whistles—where to get them, where to get instruction sheets, how to distro—into one place so you can build off it for your own community's whistle needs: dansinker.com/posts/2025-1...
November 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Here's some very practical thinking about the whole whistle thing -- very well done:
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Republicans know exactly what they are doing in these cases. Speculation that they might simply be waging an ideological battle — and that it could backfire politically — is either dangerous wishful thinking or uninformed. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...
The Zero-Sum Game Behind Republican Voter Suppression
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Republicans know exactly what they are doing in these cases. Speculation that they might simply be waging an ideological battle — and that it could backfire politically — is either dangerous wishful thinking or uninformed. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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