Michael Purtell
@michaelpurtell.bsky.social
Democratic activist in San Jose. Semiconductor, python-based data science, music, sports and anything related to California or New York State.
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Join us for networking + learning at SAP Palo Alto on Nov 20. #PythonDev
BayPiggies November 20 -- AI +Testing, AI +Agents, Teaching Python, PyBay recap, Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup
**BayPIGgies... in-person at SAP Labs in Palo Alto!**
**IMPORTANT: SAP requires all registrations be completed in advance - and will email you prior to the event** \-\- so
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November 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Join us for networking + learning at SAP Palo Alto on Nov 20. #PythonDev
Videos from @pybay.bsky.social 2025 are up on YouTube. This one is from Guido van Rossum, inventor of python.
SF Python meets tonight (Nov 12). Silicon Valley based BayPiggies @baypiggies.bsky.social has a meetup in Palo Alto on Nov 20. Reply for more info.
#PythonDev
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SF Python meets tonight (Nov 12). Silicon Valley based BayPiggies @baypiggies.bsky.social has a meetup in Palo Alto on Nov 20. Reply for more info.
#PythonDev
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Structured RAG is better than RAG! — Guido van Rossum (PyBay 2025)
YouTube video by SF Python
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November 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Videos from @pybay.bsky.social 2025 are up on YouTube. This one is from Guido van Rossum, inventor of python.
SF Python meets tonight (Nov 12). Silicon Valley based BayPiggies @baypiggies.bsky.social has a meetup in Palo Alto on Nov 20. Reply for more info.
#PythonDev
youtu.be/-klESD7iB-s?...
SF Python meets tonight (Nov 12). Silicon Valley based BayPiggies @baypiggies.bsky.social has a meetup in Palo Alto on Nov 20. Reply for more info.
#PythonDev
youtu.be/-klESD7iB-s?...
Bay Area Python Interest Group @baypiggies.bsky.social , co-organizer of @pybay.bsky.social conference, works with our partners from SF, the North Bay & the Peninsula to host python events all year long. 🐍 Join us for networking + learning at SAP Palo Alto on Nov 20. #PyBay #PythonDev
BayPiggies November 20 -- AI +Testing, AI +Agents, Teaching Python, PyBay recap, Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup
**BayPIGgies... in-person at SAP Labs in Palo Alto!**
**IMPORTANT: SAP requires all registrations be completed in advance - and will email you prior to the event** \-\- so
clicks.meetup.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Bay Area Python Interest Group @baypiggies.bsky.social , co-organizer of @pybay.bsky.social conference, works with our partners from SF, the North Bay & the Peninsula to host python events all year long. 🐍 Join us for networking + learning at SAP Palo Alto on Nov 20. #PyBay #PythonDev
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What a night! This is so exciting! Thanks for the good news @jasonberlin.bsky.social. And thanks all the incredible volunteers at @fieldteam6.org! One more to go in CA!
#Voterizer
#Voterizer
VICTORY IN PENNSYLVANIA!
VA, NJ, now PA! This victory keeps the court majority liberal, ensures that voting rights will not be crushed, elections will not be tampered with!
PA voters just delivered a giant win for all of us in America. Thank God!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer
VA, NJ, now PA! This victory keeps the court majority liberal, ensures that voting rights will not be crushed, elections will not be tampered with!
PA voters just delivered a giant win for all of us in America. Thank God!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer
November 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM
What a night! This is so exciting! Thanks for the good news @jasonberlin.bsky.social. And thanks all the incredible volunteers at @fieldteam6.org! One more to go in CA!
#Voterizer
#Voterizer
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A huge & critical win for New York City!
#ThankYou to every volunteer who helped register new Democrats in New York City for Zohran Mamdani.
Congratulations, Zohran!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/lFCDVGlg
#ThankYou to every volunteer who helped register new Democrats in New York City for Zohran Mamdani.
Congratulations, Zohran!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/lFCDVGlg
Help register more Democrats! Click here!
social.fieldteam6.org
November 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A huge & critical win for New York City!
#ThankYou to every volunteer who helped register new Democrats in New York City for Zohran Mamdani.
Congratulations, Zohran!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/lFCDVGlg
#ThankYou to every volunteer who helped register new Democrats in New York City for Zohran Mamdani.
Congratulations, Zohran!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/lFCDVGlg
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DO. NOT. LET. UP. And do not sit this one out!
Every single vote counts in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia! Vote. You can register at the polls in Virginia in California! Then call everyone you know, make sure they vote.
#Voterizer
Every single vote counts in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia! Vote. You can register at the polls in Virginia in California! Then call everyone you know, make sure they vote.
#Voterizer
November 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM
DO. NOT. LET. UP. And do not sit this one out!
Every single vote counts in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia! Vote. You can register at the polls in Virginia in California! Then call everyone you know, make sure they vote.
#Voterizer
Every single vote counts in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia! Vote. You can register at the polls in Virginia in California! Then call everyone you know, make sure they vote.
#Voterizer
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VICTORY IN NEW JERSEY!
So proud of the state where I was born for doing the right thing & electing GOVERNOR MIKIE SHERRILL!! What a repudiation of Trump, MAGA & the cruelty, stupidity, & tyranny. What a wonderful night for democracy this is turning out to be!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer
So proud of the state where I was born for doing the right thing & electing GOVERNOR MIKIE SHERRILL!! What a repudiation of Trump, MAGA & the cruelty, stupidity, & tyranny. What a wonderful night for democracy this is turning out to be!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer
November 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
VICTORY IN NEW JERSEY!
So proud of the state where I was born for doing the right thing & electing GOVERNOR MIKIE SHERRILL!! What a repudiation of Trump, MAGA & the cruelty, stupidity, & tyranny. What a wonderful night for democracy this is turning out to be!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer
So proud of the state where I was born for doing the right thing & electing GOVERNOR MIKIE SHERRILL!! What a repudiation of Trump, MAGA & the cruelty, stupidity, & tyranny. What a wonderful night for democracy this is turning out to be!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer
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A huge & critical win for California and democracy!
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, or knocked on doors to register new Democrats in California for #YesOn50.
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/3ST49KqI
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, or knocked on doors to register new Democrats in California for #YesOn50.
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/3ST49KqI
Help register more Democrats! Click here!
social.fieldteam6.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM
A huge & critical win for California and democracy!
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, or knocked on doors to register new Democrats in California for #YesOn50.
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/3ST49KqI
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, or knocked on doors to register new Democrats in California for #YesOn50.
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/3ST49KqI
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A huge & critical win for Virginia!
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, or knocked on doors to register new Democrats in Virginia for Abigail Spanberger.
Congratulations, Abigail!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/69IlN0de
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, or knocked on doors to register new Democrats in Virginia for Abigail Spanberger.
Congratulations, Abigail!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/69IlN0de
Help register more Democrats! Click here!
social.fieldteam6.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
A huge & critical win for Virginia!
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, or knocked on doors to register new Democrats in Virginia for Abigail Spanberger.
Congratulations, Abigail!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/69IlN0de
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, or knocked on doors to register new Democrats in Virginia for Abigail Spanberger.
Congratulations, Abigail!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/69IlN0de
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Georgia is on our minds!
Registering new Democrats is key to winning 2026 midterms & beyond. Fight for our democracy, help @FieldTeam6.org register Democrats in Columbus, Nov 14 or Nov 19.
Voter registration drives are fun & easy! No experience required.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/v3jS8l1w
Registering new Democrats is key to winning 2026 midterms & beyond. Fight for our democracy, help @FieldTeam6.org register Democrats in Columbus, Nov 14 or Nov 19.
Voter registration drives are fun & easy! No experience required.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/v3jS8l1w
Join a voter drive in Georgia!
social.fieldteam6.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Georgia is on our minds!
Registering new Democrats is key to winning 2026 midterms & beyond. Fight for our democracy, help @FieldTeam6.org register Democrats in Columbus, Nov 14 or Nov 19.
Voter registration drives are fun & easy! No experience required.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/v3jS8l1w
Registering new Democrats is key to winning 2026 midterms & beyond. Fight for our democracy, help @FieldTeam6.org register Democrats in Columbus, Nov 14 or Nov 19.
Voter registration drives are fun & easy! No experience required.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/v3jS8l1w
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@FieldTeam6.org is launching the biggest in-person voter drive campaign since Civil Rights!
Wanna help? Host a voter drive! We'll train you & you'll leave the call fired up, knowing everything you need to lead your own voter drive!
#Voterizer #GreatRegistrationRace social.fieldteam6.org/s/E9zUxzF2
Wanna help? Host a voter drive! We'll train you & you'll leave the call fired up, knowing everything you need to lead your own voter drive!
#Voterizer #GreatRegistrationRace social.fieldteam6.org/s/E9zUxzF2
Join the Great Registration Race!
social.fieldteam6.org
November 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
@FieldTeam6.org is launching the biggest in-person voter drive campaign since Civil Rights!
Wanna help? Host a voter drive! We'll train you & you'll leave the call fired up, knowing everything you need to lead your own voter drive!
#Voterizer #GreatRegistrationRace social.fieldteam6.org/s/E9zUxzF2
Wanna help? Host a voter drive! We'll train you & you'll leave the call fired up, knowing everything you need to lead your own voter drive!
#Voterizer #GreatRegistrationRace social.fieldteam6.org/s/E9zUxzF2
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A huge & critical win for California and democracy!
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, or knocked on doors to register new Democrats in California for #YesOn50.
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/R3uQzMTv
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, or knocked on doors to register new Democrats in California for #YesOn50.
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/R3uQzMTv
Help register more Democrats! Click here!
social.fieldteam6.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A huge & critical win for California and democracy!
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, or knocked on doors to register new Democrats in California for #YesOn50.
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/R3uQzMTv
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, or knocked on doors to register new Democrats in California for #YesOn50.
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/R3uQzMTv
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CLEAN SWEEP!!! 5 FOR 5!!!
The Resistance just ran the tables!!!
NJ, VA, PA, CA, and NY TOO. This is democracy’s comeback, fueled by activists.
Every volunteer, organizer, partner org, protester: these victories belong to YOU!!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer #Freedom
The Resistance just ran the tables!!!
NJ, VA, PA, CA, and NY TOO. This is democracy’s comeback, fueled by activists.
Every volunteer, organizer, partner org, protester: these victories belong to YOU!!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer #Freedom
November 5, 2025 at 5:37 AM
CLEAN SWEEP!!! 5 FOR 5!!!
The Resistance just ran the tables!!!
NJ, VA, PA, CA, and NY TOO. This is democracy’s comeback, fueled by activists.
Every volunteer, organizer, partner org, protester: these victories belong to YOU!!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer #Freedom
The Resistance just ran the tables!!!
NJ, VA, PA, CA, and NY TOO. This is democracy’s comeback, fueled by activists.
Every volunteer, organizer, partner org, protester: these victories belong to YOU!!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer #Freedom
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VICTORY IN PENNSYLVANIA!
VA, NJ, now PA! This victory keeps the court majority liberal, ensures that voting rights will not be crushed, elections will not be tampered with!
PA voters just delivered a giant win for all of us in America. Thank God!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer
VA, NJ, now PA! This victory keeps the court majority liberal, ensures that voting rights will not be crushed, elections will not be tampered with!
PA voters just delivered a giant win for all of us in America. Thank God!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer
November 5, 2025 at 2:19 AM
VICTORY IN PENNSYLVANIA!
VA, NJ, now PA! This victory keeps the court majority liberal, ensures that voting rights will not be crushed, elections will not be tampered with!
PA voters just delivered a giant win for all of us in America. Thank God!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer
VA, NJ, now PA! This victory keeps the court majority liberal, ensures that voting rights will not be crushed, elections will not be tampered with!
PA voters just delivered a giant win for all of us in America. Thank God!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer
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A huge & critical win for Pennsylvania!
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, knocked on doors to register new Dems for Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, David Wecht.
Congratulations, Christine, Kevin, David!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/QYcaiRaU
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, knocked on doors to register new Dems for Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, David Wecht.
Congratulations, Christine, Kevin, David!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/QYcaiRaU
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social.fieldteam6.org
November 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A huge & critical win for Pennsylvania!
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, knocked on doors to register new Dems for Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, David Wecht.
Congratulations, Christine, Kevin, David!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/QYcaiRaU
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, knocked on doors to register new Dems for Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, David Wecht.
Congratulations, Christine, Kevin, David!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/QYcaiRaU
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VICTORY IN VIRGINIA!!! Abigail Spanberger wins! One state down, four to go...
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer @fieldteam6.org
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer @fieldteam6.org
November 5, 2025 at 1:22 AM
VICTORY IN VIRGINIA!!! Abigail Spanberger wins! One state down, four to go...
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer @fieldteam6.org
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer @fieldteam6.org
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When we all vote we can stop hate in its tracks!
Y'All did this. We won last week, and now it's time to get to work. Again. Together, we can make a difference & fight for equity for all.
Register to vote at Voterizer dot org
#Voterizer #EqualityWinsOverHate social.fieldteam6.org/s/PEspZrDW
Y'All did this. We won last week, and now it's time to get to work. Again. Together, we can make a difference & fight for equity for all.
Register to vote at Voterizer dot org
#Voterizer #EqualityWinsOverHate social.fieldteam6.org/s/PEspZrDW
Register and vote BLUE!
social.fieldteam6.org
November 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
When we all vote we can stop hate in its tracks!
Y'All did this. We won last week, and now it's time to get to work. Again. Together, we can make a difference & fight for equity for all.
Register to vote at Voterizer dot org
#Voterizer #EqualityWinsOverHate social.fieldteam6.org/s/PEspZrDW
Y'All did this. We won last week, and now it's time to get to work. Again. Together, we can make a difference & fight for equity for all.
Register to vote at Voterizer dot org
#Voterizer #EqualityWinsOverHate social.fieldteam6.org/s/PEspZrDW
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November 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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No, the White House has no plan for health care. abcnews.go.com/Politics/bes...
#politics #democrats #USPol
#politics #democrats #USPol
Bessent says no formal White House health care proposal as shutdown drags on
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday there is no formal White House proposal to defund the Affordable Care Act.
abcnews.go.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
No, the White House has no plan for health care. abcnews.go.com/Politics/bes...
#politics #democrats #USPol
#politics #democrats #USPol
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After our victory on Tuesday, Republicans are in more disarray. Let's make sure they loose.
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
#democracy #uspol
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
#democracy #uspol
thehill.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
After our victory on Tuesday, Republicans are in more disarray. Let's make sure they loose.
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
#democracy #uspol
thehill.com/homenews/hou...
#democracy #uspol
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After Tuesday, it's time to press onward to more victories. Help us swing states left! swingleft.org
#democracy #uspol
#democracy #uspol
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swingleft.org
November 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
After Tuesday, it's time to press onward to more victories. Help us swing states left! swingleft.org
#democracy #uspol
#democracy #uspol
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I’m in Dallas, Tx. and I couldn’t be more proud of Gavin Newsom and all the Democrats across this country who sent Donald Trump a clear message in the special elections. A good sign of things to come! This is the beginning of that BLUE tsunami size day of reckoning! 💪🏼💙⚖️
November 9, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I’m in Dallas, Tx. and I couldn’t be more proud of Gavin Newsom and all the Democrats across this country who sent Donald Trump a clear message in the special elections. A good sign of things to come! This is the beginning of that BLUE tsunami size day of reckoning! 💪🏼💙⚖️
What will Stefanik (Trump in high heels) run on:
NJ/NY tunnel project
Keeping Canadians (and poutine and Tim Horton's) away from upstate diners
Cruel ICE roundups
War against higher ed
Booed off stage in Plattsburgh—can’t wait for her Williamsburg rally
I support @governor.ny.gov
#Voterizer
NJ/NY tunnel project
Keeping Canadians (and poutine and Tim Horton's) away from upstate diners
Cruel ICE roundups
War against higher ed
Booed off stage in Plattsburgh—can’t wait for her Williamsburg rally
I support @governor.ny.gov
#Voterizer
November 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
What will Stefanik (Trump in high heels) run on:
NJ/NY tunnel project
Keeping Canadians (and poutine and Tim Horton's) away from upstate diners
Cruel ICE roundups
War against higher ed
Booed off stage in Plattsburgh—can’t wait for her Williamsburg rally
I support @governor.ny.gov
#Voterizer
NJ/NY tunnel project
Keeping Canadians (and poutine and Tim Horton's) away from upstate diners
Cruel ICE roundups
War against higher ed
Booed off stage in Plattsburgh—can’t wait for her Williamsburg rally
I support @governor.ny.gov
#Voterizer
It's #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, dedicated to recognizing the rich history, & enduring contributions of the Indigenous people who are the original inhabitants of this land.
#RegisterDemocrats w @FieldTeam6.org, help protect Native American rights.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/xA8XuYu3
#RegisterDemocrats w @FieldTeam6.org, help protect Native American rights.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/xA8XuYu3
Volunteer, Donate, or Both!
social.fieldteam6.org
November 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
It's #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, dedicated to recognizing the rich history, & enduring contributions of the Indigenous people who are the original inhabitants of this land.
#RegisterDemocrats w @FieldTeam6.org, help protect Native American rights.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/xA8XuYu3
#RegisterDemocrats w @FieldTeam6.org, help protect Native American rights.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/xA8XuYu3
Take time in the month of November to honor the past while looking forward toward the future.
Honor & celebrate the creativity & contributions of Indigenous people.
#RegisterDemocrats w @FieldTeam6.org, help protect Native American rights.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/vSOOvKFU
Honor & celebrate the creativity & contributions of Indigenous people.
#RegisterDemocrats w @FieldTeam6.org, help protect Native American rights.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/vSOOvKFU
Volunteer, Donate, or Both!
social.fieldteam6.org
November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Take time in the month of November to honor the past while looking forward toward the future.
Honor & celebrate the creativity & contributions of Indigenous people.
#RegisterDemocrats w @FieldTeam6.org, help protect Native American rights.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/vSOOvKFU
Honor & celebrate the creativity & contributions of Indigenous people.
#RegisterDemocrats w @FieldTeam6.org, help protect Native American rights.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/vSOOvKFU