PaxVerde
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Quilter, gardener, zero-waster, social justice advocate, investor
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Made a spreadsheet of ICE Licence Plates and checked the registrations. The Illinois Secretary of State has asked for reports of illegal plate swapping
Platewatch@ilsos.gov . Most of the plates have no registration records. I have reported this to the Secretary of States office for investigation.
Platewatch@ilsos.gov . Most of the plates have no registration records. I have reported this to the Secretary of States office for investigation.
October 29, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Made a spreadsheet of ICE Licence Plates and checked the registrations. The Illinois Secretary of State has asked for reports of illegal plate swapping
Platewatch@ilsos.gov . Most of the plates have no registration records. I have reported this to the Secretary of States office for investigation.
Platewatch@ilsos.gov . Most of the plates have no registration records. I have reported this to the Secretary of States office for investigation.
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Latino Christian leaders meeting in Southern California discussed how best to pastor congregations newly traumatized by the Trump mass deportation policy.
Latino pastors look to refit preaching and pastoral care to trauma of mass deportations
Latino Christian leaders meeting in Southern California discussed how best to pastor congregations newly traumatized by the Trump mass deportation policy.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Latino Christian leaders meeting in Southern California discussed how best to pastor congregations newly traumatized by the Trump mass deportation policy.
I tested this for rural Chautauqua County NY. Most of the suggestions were for nat'l organizations rather that local ones that I knew about. HOWEVER, if you are a local organization (or know someone in one), go into the site and add them. And for anyone that needs help....
October 30, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I tested this for rural Chautauqua County NY. Most of the suggestions were for nat'l organizations rather that local ones that I knew about. HOWEVER, if you are a local organization (or know someone in one), go into the site and add them. And for anyone that needs help....
New Firm Seeks to Confront Trump on Executive Power www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/u...
New Firm Seeks to Confront Trump on Executive Power
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August 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
New Firm Seeks to Confront Trump on Executive Power www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/u...
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April 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Californians, SIGN THE PETITION to oppose #AB351 which would increase pay-to-play by allowing developers & city contractors to give $1,500 to local elected officials who decide their applications! SIGN HERE: bit.ly/sign-ab351
Sign petition opposing AB 351 - Stop Pay to Play
Sign petition opposing AB 351 - Stop Pay to Play!
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April 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Californians, SIGN THE PETITION to oppose #AB351 which would increase pay-to-play by allowing developers & city contractors to give $1,500 to local elected officials who decide their applications! SIGN HERE: bit.ly/sign-ab351
Smiles for the day!
Superb parrot chick being adorable and green 😭💚🧡💚
April 24, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Smiles for the day!
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Imagine that. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
April 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Imagine that. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Ukrainian pysanky for Easter
April 19, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Ukrainian pysanky for Easter
Reporting in from Redwood City CA yesterday. About 2,000 folks.
April 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Reporting in from Redwood City CA yesterday. About 2,000 folks.
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Good morning, BlueSky fam! Happy Sunday (if you celebrate). Be good to yourself today—rest up, reset for the week, do something just for you, and take a moment to notice all the good around you. That’s how we stay grounded around and in the fight around here!
April 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Good morning, BlueSky fam! Happy Sunday (if you celebrate). Be good to yourself today—rest up, reset for the week, do something just for you, and take a moment to notice all the good around you. That’s how we stay grounded around and in the fight around here!
De-staffing the CPFB is a gut-punch to the American consumer.
April 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
De-staffing the CPFB is a gut-punch to the American consumer.
Easter & Passover Blessings to those who are celebrating!
April 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Easter & Passover Blessings to those who are celebrating!
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Truly frightening.
According to Marilú, they had just left home when unfamiliar cars appeared. Moments later, three vehicles boxed them in. Armed men in green vests ordered them out. No names. No badges.
This is not law enforcement. This is intimidation. (Sorry, we couldn’t upload the full video.)
This is not law enforcement. This is intimidation. (Sorry, we couldn’t upload the full video.)
April 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Truly frightening.
Good news from San Quentin on the prisoner rehabilitation front.
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Archdiocese brings resources to San Quentin with first In-Custody Reentry Fair - Archdiocese of San Francisco
“I get out in 10 days, and I don’t have a job,” said one of the men incarcerated at San Quentin who visited the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s first In-Custody… Read More
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April 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Good news from San Quentin on the prisoner rehabilitation front.
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sfarch.org/archdiocese-...
"Ambiguity is uncomfortable, complexity is exhausting. Fundamentalism is seductive and offers certainty. MAGA taps into this: America can be great again if we follow the right leader. Don't wrestle with nuance, or ask hard questions about race, inequality, global realities. Trust the doctrine"
I’ve spent much of my life thinking about faith, belief, and the stories we tell ourselves to make sense of the world.
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March 28, 2025 at 2:12 AM
"Ambiguity is uncomfortable, complexity is exhausting. Fundamentalism is seductive and offers certainty. MAGA taps into this: America can be great again if we follow the right leader. Don't wrestle with nuance, or ask hard questions about race, inequality, global realities. Trust the doctrine"
Over 1,000 garment workers are demanding @Nike give them the recognition and pay they deserve. We stand with them. #SeeUsNike
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Over 1,000 garment workers are demanding Nike give them the recognition and pay they deserve. We stand with them. #SeeUsNike
March 28, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Over 1,000 garment workers are demanding @Nike give them the recognition and pay they deserve. We stand with them. #SeeUsNike
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