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NC and those visiting NC: add these numbers to your phones and use them. Ice verification via local, respected, deeply rooted organizers is still a number one ask here. Are you a journalist? You can still text or call in what you see. Community first, always.
Document and call it in immediately.
Document and call it in immediately.
November 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
NC and those visiting NC: add these numbers to your phones and use them. Ice verification via local, respected, deeply rooted organizers is still a number one ask here. Are you a journalist? You can still text or call in what you see. Community first, always.
Document and call it in immediately.
Document and call it in immediately.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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A federal judge ruled Diana Galeano’s ICE arrest was unlawful — after agents violently dragged her from a Chicago daycare in front of children. She was released from an ICE detention center in Clay county, Indiana, yesterday. We must demand dignity and due process for everyone.
Chicago day care worker released from ICE detention after arrest angered community: law firm
About a week after her arrest, a day care worker detained by federal immigration agents in Chicago was released from custody, a law firm said.
abc7chicago.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:59 AM
A federal judge ruled Diana Galeano’s ICE arrest was unlawful — after agents violently dragged her from a Chicago daycare in front of children. She was released from an ICE detention center in Clay county, Indiana, yesterday. We must demand dignity and due process for everyone.
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Anyone who’s ever used emergency contraception or gains peace of mind by even having it on hand owes Dr Camp a debt of gratitude. What a force.
(Also, I just learned one reason the FDA rejected it at first was that they said the name Plan B was too glib!)
Great obit—no paywall.
(Also, I just learned one reason the FDA rejected it at first was that they said the name Plan B was too glib!)
Great obit—no paywall.
Sharon Camp, Mother of the ‘Plan B’ Contraceptive Pill, Dies at 81
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Anyone who’s ever used emergency contraception or gains peace of mind by even having it on hand owes Dr Camp a debt of gratitude. What a force.
(Also, I just learned one reason the FDA rejected it at first was that they said the name Plan B was too glib!)
Great obit—no paywall.
(Also, I just learned one reason the FDA rejected it at first was that they said the name Plan B was too glib!)
Great obit—no paywall.
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More than 80 organizations that provide health care for women all over the world received grants Wednesday totaling $250 million from Melinda French Gates after a year-long application process.
More than 80 nonprofits receive $250M for global women's health from Melinda French Gates
More than 80 organizations that provide health care for women all over the world received grants Wednesday totaling $250 million from Melinda French Gates after a year-long application process.
bit.ly
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
More than 80 organizations that provide health care for women all over the world received grants Wednesday totaling $250 million from Melinda French Gates after a year-long application process.
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Madame VP Kamala Harris called me yesterday to congratulate me on winning my election. I asked to record to end of our call for my Nana because she knocked many doors for her campaign last year.
Surreal.
Surreal.
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Madame VP Kamala Harris called me yesterday to congratulate me on winning my election. I asked to record to end of our call for my Nana because she knocked many doors for her campaign last year.
Surreal.
Surreal.
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GREAT NEWS: Denver made a historic $3.1 million investment in Community Violence Intervention programs 👏 👏 👏
This funding is the first of its kind in Colorado, and will support organizations that interrupt cycles of harm with resources proven to save lives.
This funding is the first of its kind in Colorado, and will support organizations that interrupt cycles of harm with resources proven to save lives.
November 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
GREAT NEWS: Denver made a historic $3.1 million investment in Community Violence Intervention programs 👏 👏 👏
This funding is the first of its kind in Colorado, and will support organizations that interrupt cycles of harm with resources proven to save lives.
This funding is the first of its kind in Colorado, and will support organizations that interrupt cycles of harm with resources proven to save lives.
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Cheyenne Jackson is opening up about his journey with what’s often called “gay voice.”
Read more: https://bit.ly/47RJ074
Read more: https://bit.ly/47RJ074
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Cheyenne Jackson is opening up about his journey with what’s often called “gay voice.”
Read more: https://bit.ly/47RJ074
Read more: https://bit.ly/47RJ074
Thanks to all who came to our annual meeting. We learned about the great work and programs of the food bank. The need for the food bank has been increasing especially the last three months unfortunately. The let us know how much the community has stepped up to help! #community #noconow #fortcollins
November 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Thanks to all who came to our annual meeting. We learned about the great work and programs of the food bank. The need for the food bank has been increasing especially the last three months unfortunately. The let us know how much the community has stepped up to help! #community #noconow #fortcollins
The fights not done to protect gay marriage www.salon.com/2025/11/11/s...
SCOTUS won't revisit marriage equality. But the fight isn't over
Just like with Roe v. Wade, opponents of marriage equality are playing a long game
www.salon.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The fights not done to protect gay marriage www.salon.com/2025/11/11/s...
Our monthly meeting is tonight. Bring donations for the Larimer Food Bank and hear from Amy Pezzani the Food Bank CEO. #fortcollins #noconow #community
Let's Help the Larimer County Food Bank - Join our Holiday Food Drive Next Tuesday!
Amy Pezzani, CEO of the Larimer Food Bank, will describe the many important services provided and the urgent need in our community right now. Please bring contributions for the food bank. #fortcollins #noconow
Amy Pezzani, CEO of the Larimer Food Bank, will describe the many important services provided and the urgent need in our community right now. Please bring contributions for the food bank. #fortcollins #noconow
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Our monthly meeting is tonight. Bring donations for the Larimer Food Bank and hear from Amy Pezzani the Food Bank CEO. #fortcollins #noconow #community
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The Supreme Court of the United States has rejected an appeal from former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who sought review after a lower court found her liable in a case involving same-sex marriage licenses.
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The Supreme Court of the United States has rejected an appeal from former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who sought review after a lower court found her liable in a case involving same-sex marriage licenses.
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"Ceisler hopes officials in other parts of the country are watching. “It sends a message to elected public safety leaders across the country that partnering with ICE is a loser in any district that’s remotely a swing district,” he said."
More great reporting from @burness.bsky.social
More great reporting from @burness.bsky.social
NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE - Bolts
A populous, swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
"Ceisler hopes officials in other parts of the country are watching. “It sends a message to elected public safety leaders across the country that partnering with ICE is a loser in any district that’s remotely a swing district,” he said."
More great reporting from @burness.bsky.social
More great reporting from @burness.bsky.social
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1️⃣0️⃣ There was one referendum funding for transportation was most directly on the ballot: Voters in North Carolina's Mecklenburg County (that's Charlotte) approved 1 % sales tax increase. And 60% of the revenue generated is meant to go to public transit.
November 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
1️⃣0️⃣ There was one referendum funding for transportation was most directly on the ballot: Voters in North Carolina's Mecklenburg County (that's Charlotte) approved 1 % sales tax increase. And 60% of the revenue generated is meant to go to public transit.
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9️⃣ Seattle voters fired their sole Republican office-holder, its city attorney. That's the local prosecutor who oversees lower-level offenses.
You may remember this policy she helped roll out, and which her challenger told Bolts she staunchly opposed:
You may remember this policy she helped roll out, and which her challenger told Bolts she staunchly opposed:
NEW: Seattle has a rare Republican in office, its city attorney.
She championed a policy rolled out last year — when you’re so much as charged (not convicted) of a drug offense, a judge can ban you from setting foot in select areas, like downtown.
She’s also up for reelection in a few weeks:
She championed a policy rolled out last year — when you’re so much as charged (not convicted) of a drug offense, a judge can ban you from setting foot in select areas, like downtown.
She’s also up for reelection in a few weeks:
City Attorney Election Puts Seattle's Renewed 'War on Drugs' Under Scrutiny - Bolts
Over the past year, Seattle has begun barring some residents from entering certain neighborhoods of their city. A new ordinance has given local judges the authority to ban people from... Read More
boltsmag.org
November 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
9️⃣ Seattle voters fired their sole Republican office-holder, its city attorney. That's the local prosecutor who oversees lower-level offenses.
You may remember this policy she helped roll out, and which her challenger told Bolts she staunchly opposed:
You may remember this policy she helped roll out, and which her challenger told Bolts she staunchly opposed:
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8️⃣ Connecticut Republicans were aspiring to claw back some local power this year.
Instead, Democrats flipped the office of the mayor or first selectman in 30 towns: ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/11/05/c...
These include Bristol, Milford, New Britain, & Stratford.
Instead, Democrats flipped the office of the mayor or first selectman in 30 towns: ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/11/05/c...
These include Bristol, Milford, New Britain, & Stratford.
November 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
8️⃣ Connecticut Republicans were aspiring to claw back some local power this year.
Instead, Democrats flipped the office of the mayor or first selectman in 30 towns: ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/11/05/c...
These include Bristol, Milford, New Britain, & Stratford.
Instead, Democrats flipped the office of the mayor or first selectman in 30 towns: ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/11/05/c...
These include Bristol, Milford, New Britain, & Stratford.
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7️⃣ Georgia Democrats flipped the two seats on the ballot for the Public Service Commission, the utility commission crucial for electricity rates and climate policy.
These are Georgia Dems' first statewide victories for any non-federal office since 2006. And they won both seats by 24%.
These are Georgia Dems' first statewide victories for any non-federal office since 2006. And they won both seats by 24%.
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
7️⃣ Georgia Democrats flipped the two seats on the ballot for the Public Service Commission, the utility commission crucial for electricity rates and climate policy.
These are Georgia Dems' first statewide victories for any non-federal office since 2006. And they won both seats by 24%.
These are Georgia Dems' first statewide victories for any non-federal office since 2006. And they won both seats by 24%.
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6️⃣ The results of the election in Virginia will have all sorts of implications, but don't sleep on this one:
It likely paves the way for the end of Virginia's extremely harsh system of stripping people of their voting rights for life.
More in this thread.
It likely paves the way for the end of Virginia's extremely harsh system of stripping people of their voting rights for life.
More in this thread.
@burness.bsky.social has been on top of this story for years, read him here on this latest: boltsmag.org/five-ways-20...
November 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
6️⃣ The results of the election in Virginia will have all sorts of implications, but don't sleep on this one:
It likely paves the way for the end of Virginia's extremely harsh system of stripping people of their voting rights for life.
More in this thread.
It likely paves the way for the end of Virginia's extremely harsh system of stripping people of their voting rights for life.
More in this thread.
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4️⃣ You may have heard Pennsylvania Dems kept their 3 supreme court seats.
This means they keep their 5-2 majority.
But don't sleep on this, too: Results all but shuts the door on the GOP getting a majority on this court before 2029. GOP really wanted it ahead of 2028: boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...
This means they keep their 5-2 majority.
But don't sleep on this, too: Results all but shuts the door on the GOP getting a majority on this court before 2029. GOP really wanted it ahead of 2028: boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...
November 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
4️⃣ You may have heard Pennsylvania Dems kept their 3 supreme court seats.
This means they keep their 5-2 majority.
But don't sleep on this, too: Results all but shuts the door on the GOP getting a majority on this court before 2029. GOP really wanted it ahead of 2028: boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...
This means they keep their 5-2 majority.
But don't sleep on this, too: Results all but shuts the door on the GOP getting a majority on this court before 2029. GOP really wanted it ahead of 2028: boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...
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2️⃣ In one of Colorado’s largest school districts, in Douglas County, the conservative school board has sided with anti-LGBTQ+ politicians and undermined a state health survey.
Conservatives lost all 4 seats on the ballot on Tuesday, and lost their majority. www.cpr.org/2025/11/05/c...
Conservatives lost all 4 seats on the ballot on Tuesday, and lost their majority. www.cpr.org/2025/11/05/c...
November 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
2️⃣ In one of Colorado’s largest school districts, in Douglas County, the conservative school board has sided with anti-LGBTQ+ politicians and undermined a state health survey.
Conservatives lost all 4 seats on the ballot on Tuesday, and lost their majority. www.cpr.org/2025/11/05/c...
Conservatives lost all 4 seats on the ballot on Tuesday, and lost their majority. www.cpr.org/2025/11/05/c...
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1️⃣ Conservatives in Maine put a measure on ballot that'd have introduced many restrictions on mail voting, + imposed voter ID.
It'd have greatly affected older Mainers, & voters with disabilities. It'd have been implemented by the midterms.
Voters rejected it 64%/36%. boltsmag.org/five-ways-20...
It'd have greatly affected older Mainers, & voters with disabilities. It'd have been implemented by the midterms.
Voters rejected it 64%/36%. boltsmag.org/five-ways-20...
November 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
1️⃣ Conservatives in Maine put a measure on ballot that'd have introduced many restrictions on mail voting, + imposed voter ID.
It'd have greatly affected older Mainers, & voters with disabilities. It'd have been implemented by the midterms.
Voters rejected it 64%/36%. boltsmag.org/five-ways-20...
It'd have greatly affected older Mainers, & voters with disabilities. It'd have been implemented by the midterms.
Voters rejected it 64%/36%. boltsmag.org/five-ways-20...
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Might you have missed some of the depth of Tuesday's results, beyond the big headline races?
I'd been watching roughly 200 races heading into Election Day, so here's a thread of some of what you don't want to skip over!
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I'd been watching roughly 200 races heading into Election Day, so here's a thread of some of what you don't want to skip over!
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November 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Might you have missed some of the depth of Tuesday's results, beyond the big headline races?
I'd been watching roughly 200 races heading into Election Day, so here's a thread of some of what you don't want to skip over!
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I'd been watching roughly 200 races heading into Election Day, so here's a thread of some of what you don't want to skip over!
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"Extremism researcher Marc-André Argentino coined the term “pastel QAnon” to describe how women can be lured into far-right conspiracies through content about motherhood and female-coded aesthetics. Some beauty and wellness influencers have proven to be a natural fit for this ecosystem."
Incredibly bittersweet to be published in Teen Vogue this weekend after devastating layoffs, including my editor for this piece. It’s about how beauty influencers have fallen into and become part of the alt-right pipeline targeting girls and women
www.teenvogue.com/story/womano...
www.teenvogue.com/story/womano...
The 'Womanosphere' Is Coming for Teen Girls
How beauty and wellness influencers are part of a misinformation ecosystem pushing traditional values on girls.
www.teenvogue.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
"Extremism researcher Marc-André Argentino coined the term “pastel QAnon” to describe how women can be lured into far-right conspiracies through content about motherhood and female-coded aesthetics. Some beauty and wellness influencers have proven to be a natural fit for this ecosystem."
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Local leaders agree: Military troops and armed federal agents don’t make our communities safer.
What does is funding programs that address the root causes of violence and ensuring police are accountable to the people they serve.
What does is funding programs that address the root causes of violence and ensuring police are accountable to the people they serve.
Trump Says Federal Deployments Make Cities Safer. Local Officials Disagree.
In Chicago, Memphis and elsewhere, residents allege a surge of federal agents and military troops is making it harder to police and prosecute crime.
www.themarshallproject.org
November 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Local leaders agree: Military troops and armed federal agents don’t make our communities safer.
What does is funding programs that address the root causes of violence and ensuring police are accountable to the people they serve.
What does is funding programs that address the root causes of violence and ensuring police are accountable to the people they serve.