Helen Duda
@persisterer.bsky.social
Caring about the earth and all living things. I will never stop standing up for and fighting for democracy and the rule of law.
Southern NJ. CD-2 has become far too red, especially due to the last redistricting!
#DemCast
Southern NJ. CD-2 has become far too red, especially due to the last redistricting!
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Helen Duda
@persisterer.bsky.social
· Jul 18
Terri Reese for NJ CD-2
People Over Things • Driven by Integrity • Committed to Community
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Democrat Terri Reese is running for the New Jersey CD-2 House of Representatives seat, now held by Trump Boot Licker VanDrew!
Please join her grassroots campaign, make a donation, and help Terri flip the NJ CD-2 House seat BLUE!
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Please join her grassroots campaign, make a donation, and help Terri flip the NJ CD-2 House seat BLUE!
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In America, my father got his PhD in genetics and dedicated his life to trying to cure cancer and Alzheimer’s.
Now, he lives with Alzheimer’s, a disease that has erased his memory of his life’s work.
We can’t go backwards.
Now, he lives with Alzheimer’s, a disease that has erased his memory of his life’s work.
We can’t go backwards.
Treatments for childhood cancer, Alzheimer’s, and sickle cell are at risk.
Donald Trump slashed funds, and Massachusetts’s world-class researchers were hit hard.
It's terrifying — and every family holding out hope for lifesaving treatments will hurt from this.
Donald Trump slashed funds, and Massachusetts’s world-class researchers were hit hard.
It's terrifying — and every family holding out hope for lifesaving treatments will hurt from this.
February 18, 2026 at 8:36 PM
In America, my father got his PhD in genetics and dedicated his life to trying to cure cancer and Alzheimer’s.
Now, he lives with Alzheimer’s, a disease that has erased his memory of his life’s work.
We can’t go backwards.
Now, he lives with Alzheimer’s, a disease that has erased his memory of his life’s work.
We can’t go backwards.
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Happy Lunar New Year to all celebrating in NJ and around the world!
I love this time of the year as our family comes together to cook our favorite foods and celebrate new beginnings.
I hope this next year is one filled with good luck and fortune for you and your loved ones.
I love this time of the year as our family comes together to cook our favorite foods and celebrate new beginnings.
I hope this next year is one filled with good luck and fortune for you and your loved ones.
February 17, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Happy Lunar New Year to all celebrating in NJ and around the world!
I love this time of the year as our family comes together to cook our favorite foods and celebrate new beginnings.
I hope this next year is one filled with good luck and fortune for you and your loved ones.
I love this time of the year as our family comes together to cook our favorite foods and celebrate new beginnings.
I hope this next year is one filled with good luck and fortune for you and your loved ones.
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New Jersey's Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative provides free immigration legal services to income eligible New Jersey residents who are at risk of detention or facing deportation and do not have access to legal counsel.
www.nj.gov/humanservice...
www.nj.gov/humanservice...
Office of New Americans
NJ Office of New Americans - Building a stronger and fairer New Jersey where New Americans are fully integrated.
www.nj.gov
February 17, 2026 at 1:04 AM
New Jersey's Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative provides free immigration legal services to income eligible New Jersey residents who are at risk of detention or facing deportation and do not have access to legal counsel.
www.nj.gov/humanservice...
www.nj.gov/humanservice...
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The main argument against using judicial warrants in immigration cases is that it's inconvenient for the government. Is there an inconvenience test for the Bill of Rights?
February 4, 2026 at 3:13 AM
The main argument against using judicial warrants in immigration cases is that it's inconvenient for the government. Is there an inconvenience test for the Bill of Rights?
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Our office has two more Telephone Claims Clinics coming up on Jan. 29th and Feb. 2nd with the NJ Department of Veterans Affairs.
This is a great opportunity to speak directly with a Veterans Service Officer about your VA claims. Call (856) 757-5353 to obtain a time slot.
This is a great opportunity to speak directly with a Veterans Service Officer about your VA claims. Call (856) 757-5353 to obtain a time slot.
January 26, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Our office has two more Telephone Claims Clinics coming up on Jan. 29th and Feb. 2nd with the NJ Department of Veterans Affairs.
This is a great opportunity to speak directly with a Veterans Service Officer about your VA claims. Call (856) 757-5353 to obtain a time slot.
This is a great opportunity to speak directly with a Veterans Service Officer about your VA claims. Call (856) 757-5353 to obtain a time slot.
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Don't forget: When Republicans passed their Big Disastrous Bill, they took money out of your wallet and your healthcare to fund this lawlessness and the killing of American citizens.
January 26, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Don't forget: When Republicans passed their Big Disastrous Bill, they took money out of your wallet and your healthcare to fund this lawlessness and the killing of American citizens.
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Scenes from this weekend’s resource fair in Salem, NJ.
Shout out to the vendors, Salem City, the 3rd legislative district, and the Salem County Inter Agency Council for helping us get resources around housing, food, utilities, mental health, and more to people who need them.
Shout out to the vendors, Salem City, the 3rd legislative district, and the Salem County Inter Agency Council for helping us get resources around housing, food, utilities, mental health, and more to people who need them.
January 26, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Scenes from this weekend’s resource fair in Salem, NJ.
Shout out to the vendors, Salem City, the 3rd legislative district, and the Salem County Inter Agency Council for helping us get resources around housing, food, utilities, mental health, and more to people who need them.
Shout out to the vendors, Salem City, the 3rd legislative district, and the Salem County Inter Agency Council for helping us get resources around housing, food, utilities, mental health, and more to people who need them.
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Over and over again, bullying and intimidation.
We all see this for what it is. More Mob Boss politics.
We all see this for what it is. More Mob Boss politics.
Minnesota has quickly rejected Pam Bondi's request for the state's voter rolls:
"The answer to AG Bondi's request is no. Her letter is an outrageous attempt to coerce Minnesota into giving the federal government private data on millions of U.S. Citizens in violation of state and federal law."
"The answer to AG Bondi's request is no. Her letter is an outrageous attempt to coerce Minnesota into giving the federal government private data on millions of U.S. Citizens in violation of state and federal law."
Minnesota quickly rejects AG Pam Bondi’s request for the state’s voter rolls
Minnesota’s secretary of state accused Bondi of making an “unlawful request a part of an apparent ransom to pay for our state’s peace and security.”
www.ms.now
January 26, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Over and over again, bullying and intimidation.
We all see this for what it is. More Mob Boss politics.
We all see this for what it is. More Mob Boss politics.
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Rest in peace and power Alex Pretti .To all the Media ,Tell the real truth … This good man was assassinated in cold blood by the Gestapo .the end.
January 26, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Rest in peace and power Alex Pretti .To all the Media ,Tell the real truth … This good man was assassinated in cold blood by the Gestapo .the end.
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The #Maine attorney general has set up an email tip line to document civil rights violations and excessive force during the Trump administration's immigration enforcement surge. Do not send photos or videos, but indicate if you have them.
citizenreporting.oag@maine.gov
citizenreporting.oag@maine.gov
January 26, 2026 at 5:09 PM
The #Maine attorney general has set up an email tip line to document civil rights violations and excessive force during the Trump administration's immigration enforcement surge. Do not send photos or videos, but indicate if you have them.
citizenreporting.oag@maine.gov
citizenreporting.oag@maine.gov
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This family statement is absolutely devastating to read.
First, it should never have had to be written. The ease with which Trump’s admin takes someone’s life, and in this case a citizen, is disgusting and wrong. 1/2
First, it should never have had to be written. The ease with which Trump’s admin takes someone’s life, and in this case a citizen, is disgusting and wrong. 1/2
January 25, 2026 at 3:27 PM
This family statement is absolutely devastating to read.
First, it should never have had to be written. The ease with which Trump’s admin takes someone’s life, and in this case a citizen, is disgusting and wrong. 1/2
First, it should never have had to be written. The ease with which Trump’s admin takes someone’s life, and in this case a citizen, is disgusting and wrong. 1/2
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We are united in outrage. This needs to be a point where we say ENOUGH and refuse to vote on this DHS funding bill as it currently stands.
January 26, 2026 at 2:38 AM
We are united in outrage. This needs to be a point where we say ENOUGH and refuse to vote on this DHS funding bill as it currently stands.
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Shine a Light for Minnesota
(NJ it's windy, lantern style please)
7pmCT 8pm our time
(NJ it's windy, lantern style please)
7pmCT 8pm our time
January 24, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Shine a Light for Minnesota
(NJ it's windy, lantern style please)
7pmCT 8pm our time
(NJ it's windy, lantern style please)
7pmCT 8pm our time
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This is all spiraling out of control.
When Trump declared war on the enemy from within and said our cities were to be training grounds, he knew exactly what he was unleashing on us.
He has brought chaos and fear and made all of us less safe. This needs to stop now.
When Trump declared war on the enemy from within and said our cities were to be training grounds, he knew exactly what he was unleashing on us.
He has brought chaos and fear and made all of us less safe. This needs to stop now.
BREAKING: Federal officers have shot another person in Minneapolis amid the immigration crackdown, Gov. Tim Walz says.
Federal officers shot another person in Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown, governor says
Minnesota's governor says federal officers have shot another person in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.Democratic Gov.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:49 PM
This is all spiraling out of control.
When Trump declared war on the enemy from within and said our cities were to be training grounds, he knew exactly what he was unleashing on us.
He has brought chaos and fear and made all of us less safe. This needs to stop now.
When Trump declared war on the enemy from within and said our cities were to be training grounds, he knew exactly what he was unleashing on us.
He has brought chaos and fear and made all of us less safe. This needs to stop now.
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South Jersey, I’m hitting the road tomorrow! Join me for Pop-Up Meet & Greets in Vineland, Cape May County, and Ventnor. Come chat, share what matters to you, and learn more about my campaign and vision for NJ-02. You can also sign my ballot petition if you haven’t yet.
January 24, 2026 at 3:00 AM
South Jersey, I’m hitting the road tomorrow! Join me for Pop-Up Meet & Greets in Vineland, Cape May County, and Ventnor. Come chat, share what matters to you, and learn more about my campaign and vision for NJ-02. You can also sign my ballot petition if you haven’t yet.
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Children, vets, mothers — no one is safe from Trump’s cruelty.
These can’t be our values. It doesn’t have to be this way. It simply can’t.
Army vet detained by ICE for 8 hours says he wasn't allowed to call an attorney
Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient William Vermie told ABC News that he was tackled and arrested by ICE in Minneapolis and held for eight hours.
abcnews.go.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Children, vets, mothers — no one is safe from Trump’s cruelty.
These can’t be our values. It doesn’t have to be this way. It simply can’t.
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NJ Gov Murphy’s environmental legacy:
Broken promises and a worse environment
Every other Gov in New Jersey in modern history left at least one lasting environmental achievement.
good bye👋👋👋
by Jeff Tittel @jerseyvindicator.bsky.social
#DemVoice1
jerseyvindicator.org/2026/01/19/m...
Broken promises and a worse environment
Every other Gov in New Jersey in modern history left at least one lasting environmental achievement.
good bye👋👋👋
by Jeff Tittel @jerseyvindicator.bsky.social
#DemVoice1
jerseyvindicator.org/2026/01/19/m...
January 19, 2026 at 7:46 PM
NJ Gov Murphy’s environmental legacy:
Broken promises and a worse environment
Every other Gov in New Jersey in modern history left at least one lasting environmental achievement.
good bye👋👋👋
by Jeff Tittel @jerseyvindicator.bsky.social
#DemVoice1
jerseyvindicator.org/2026/01/19/m...
Broken promises and a worse environment
Every other Gov in New Jersey in modern history left at least one lasting environmental achievement.
good bye👋👋👋
by Jeff Tittel @jerseyvindicator.bsky.social
#DemVoice1
jerseyvindicator.org/2026/01/19/m...
Let’s go New Jersey! Today is the deadline on this.
@GovMurphy has the chance to stop NJ from becoming the next Minnesota. He needs to hear from us. Text him at 732-605-5455. Make sure he knows that when we say everyone deserves the protection of our laws, we mean EVERYONE!
@GovMurphy has the chance to stop NJ from becoming the next Minnesota. He needs to hear from us. Text him at 732-605-5455. Make sure he knows that when we say everyone deserves the protection of our laws, we mean EVERYONE!
January 19, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Let’s go New Jersey! Today is the deadline on this.
@GovMurphy has the chance to stop NJ from becoming the next Minnesota. He needs to hear from us. Text him at 732-605-5455. Make sure he knows that when we say everyone deserves the protection of our laws, we mean EVERYONE!
@GovMurphy has the chance to stop NJ from becoming the next Minnesota. He needs to hear from us. Text him at 732-605-5455. Make sure he knows that when we say everyone deserves the protection of our laws, we mean EVERYONE!
January 19, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Let’s go New Jersey! Today is the deadline on this.
@GovMurphy has the chance to stop NJ from becoming the next Minnesota. He needs to hear from us. Text him at 732-605-5455. Make sure he knows that when we say everyone deserves the protection of our laws, we mean EVERYONE!
@GovMurphy has the chance to stop NJ from becoming the next Minnesota. He needs to hear from us. Text him at 732-605-5455. Make sure he knows that when we say everyone deserves the protection of our laws, we mean EVERYONE!
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Craig: "In my district, 2 days ago a special ed teacher pulled into her school parking lot, her windows were smashed, she was taken & detained for 12 hours. I've never seen such an out of control agency. That's why as soon as I leave, I'm joining a group to file articles of impeachment against Noem"
January 14, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Craig: "In my district, 2 days ago a special ed teacher pulled into her school parking lot, her windows were smashed, she was taken & detained for 12 hours. I've never seen such an out of control agency. That's why as soon as I leave, I'm joining a group to file articles of impeachment against Noem"
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Erfan Soltani; remember that name. He is at risk of being executed by the Iranian regime.
He didn’t engage in violence; he only sought the same freedoms any of our families would want. The Iranian regime has shown it will do anything to silence its people and keep power. 1/2
He didn’t engage in violence; he only sought the same freedoms any of our families would want. The Iranian regime has shown it will do anything to silence its people and keep power. 1/2
Iran Prepares to Execute a Protester as Trump Threatens ‘Strong Action’
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Erfan Soltani; remember that name. He is at risk of being executed by the Iranian regime.
He didn’t engage in violence; he only sought the same freedoms any of our families would want. The Iranian regime has shown it will do anything to silence its people and keep power. 1/2
He didn’t engage in violence; he only sought the same freedoms any of our families would want. The Iranian regime has shown it will do anything to silence its people and keep power. 1/2
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You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
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You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:10 AM
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
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"I barely applied to ICE. I skipped the steps of the application process that would have clued the agency in on my lack of fitness for the position.I made no effort to hide my public loathing of the agency, what it stands for, and the administration that runs it. And they offered me the job anyway."
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
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You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:26 AM
"I barely applied to ICE. I skipped the steps of the application process that would have clued the agency in on my lack of fitness for the position.I made no effort to hide my public loathing of the agency, what it stands for, and the administration that runs it. And they offered me the job anyway."
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The Domestic Terrorists are ICE
January 14, 2026 at 12:19 AM
The Domestic Terrorists are ICE
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Happy Korean American Day! Proud to be the first Korean American in the U.S. Senate and celebrate our shared history, culture, and communities.
January 13, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Happy Korean American Day! Proud to be the first Korean American in the U.S. Senate and celebrate our shared history, culture, and communities.