Petisia
@petisia.bsky.social
I protest on behalf of my slain civil rights ancestors, who knew that injustice—though born of whiteness—wounds us all. #PINKS
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#MorningVibe
Our FIRST AMENDMENT rights are threatened by this surveillance. @deliciousalex.bsky.social will not shut up about 🧊. Nor will I. Will you?
Our FIRST AMENDMENT rights are threatened by this surveillance. @deliciousalex.bsky.social will not shut up about 🧊. Nor will I. Will you?
February 19, 2026 at 12:29 PM
#MorningVibe
Our FIRST AMENDMENT rights are threatened by this surveillance. @deliciousalex.bsky.social will not shut up about 🧊. Nor will I. Will you?
Our FIRST AMENDMENT rights are threatened by this surveillance. @deliciousalex.bsky.social will not shut up about 🧊. Nor will I. Will you?
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The way the media, CBS, Colbert, the FTC, & pundits are treating Jasmine Crockett is why you’ll see fewer Black women in national politics. They want our labor, not our leadership. They said “for her own good,” then called bitter for naming the context that helped the other candidate. #Momsky #Pinks
a woman wearing a purple shirt and a blue coat looks at the camera
ALT: a woman wearing a purple shirt and a blue coat looks at the camera
media.tenor.com
February 19, 2026 at 1:09 PM
The way the media, CBS, Colbert, the FTC, & pundits are treating Jasmine Crockett is why you’ll see fewer Black women in national politics. They want our labor, not our leadership. They said “for her own good,” then called bitter for naming the context that helped the other candidate. #Momsky #Pinks
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The pressure is on the DOJ to finally do the right thing, especially as other countries hold their own rich and powerful accountable.
Credit where it is due, King Charles clearly supports accountability, even when it involves his own brother. That alone feels like a step forward for the royals.
Credit where it is due, King Charles clearly supports accountability, even when it involves his own brother. That alone feels like a step forward for the royals.
February 19, 2026 at 3:36 PM
The pressure is on the DOJ to finally do the right thing, especially as other countries hold their own rich and powerful accountable.
Credit where it is due, King Charles clearly supports accountability, even when it involves his own brother. That alone feels like a step forward for the royals.
Credit where it is due, King Charles clearly supports accountability, even when it involves his own brother. That alone feels like a step forward for the royals.
U.S. military buildup near Iran is not deceit or small–Recently, the USS Gerald Ford has been deployed (US Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier). No consultation with congress has occurred, undercutting tRump's campaign pledge of no foreign conflicts. www.timesofisrael.com/us-iran-war-... #PINKS
US-Iran war could be imminent and take weeks, sources warn after latest nuclear talks
Ex-IDF Military Intelligence chief says we're 'much closer than before' to conflict, as US energy secretary warns Washington will stop Tehran getting nukes 'one way or the other'
www.timesofisrael.com
February 19, 2026 at 3:33 PM
U.S. military buildup near Iran is not deceit or small–Recently, the USS Gerald Ford has been deployed (US Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier). No consultation with congress has occurred, undercutting tRump's campaign pledge of no foreign conflicts. www.timesofisrael.com/us-iran-war-... #PINKS
Day 19 #BHM: Marcus Garvey (1887–1940) was a Black Nationalist & Pan-Africanist, who believed Blacks needed to be independent from white societies. He launched the Negro Factories Corp, Newspaper, & Black Star Line Co., designed to facilitate Black migration to Liberia. 1/2 youtu.be/5Jbjiv4I0oY?...
Marcus Garvey: Leader of a Revolutionary Global Movement
YouTube video by Black History in Two Minutes or so
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February 19, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Day 19 #BHM: Marcus Garvey (1887–1940) was a Black Nationalist & Pan-Africanist, who believed Blacks needed to be independent from white societies. He launched the Negro Factories Corp, Newspaper, & Black Star Line Co., designed to facilitate Black migration to Liberia. 1/2 youtu.be/5Jbjiv4I0oY?...
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GFYs
The Justice Department insists the administration alone can decide what stories are told at National Park Service properties. Park service workers last month abruptly removed exhibits from the Philadelphia site...
apnews.com/article/slav...
The Justice Department insists the administration alone can decide what stories are told at National Park Service properties. Park service workers last month abruptly removed exhibits from the Philadelphia site...
apnews.com/article/slav...
Trump administration appeals order to restore George Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia
The Trump administration will appeal a federal judge’s order to restore a Philadelphia exhibit on the nine people enslaved by George Washington at his former home on Independence Mall.
apnews.com
February 18, 2026 at 10:43 PM
GFYs
The Justice Department insists the administration alone can decide what stories are told at National Park Service properties. Park service workers last month abruptly removed exhibits from the Philadelphia site...
apnews.com/article/slav...
The Justice Department insists the administration alone can decide what stories are told at National Park Service properties. Park service workers last month abruptly removed exhibits from the Philadelphia site...
apnews.com/article/slav...
Monday, February 23rd from 7 – 8:30 p.m. EST- I’m attending Indivisible's Virtual event, “Systems and Power: Lessons From Those Who Came Before Us” - sign up now to join me!
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Systems and Power: Lessons From Those Who Came Before Us · Indivisible
Celebrate Black history and leadership by examining how past organizers built resilient movements. Explore systemic power structures and inequities, and translate historical lessons into contemporary ...
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February 19, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Monday, February 23rd from 7 – 8:30 p.m. EST- I’m attending Indivisible's Virtual event, “Systems and Power: Lessons From Those Who Came Before Us” - sign up now to join me!
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Simply fill out this ACLU form to tell Congress to reject "The SAVE Act" and its more extreme versions. These bills aren’t about safeguarding elections. They’re about silencing voters. We can't let these bills get any further: Protect our voting rights.
action.aclu.org/send-message... #PINKS
action.aclu.org/send-message... #PINKS
Stop Anti-Voter Bills Now
The SAVE Act, the SAVE America Act, and MEGA Act could keep millions of eligible U.S. citizens from being able to vote. Urge Congress to reject these bills.
action.aclu.org
February 18, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Simply fill out this ACLU form to tell Congress to reject "The SAVE Act" and its more extreme versions. These bills aren’t about safeguarding elections. They’re about silencing voters. We can't let these bills get any further: Protect our voting rights.
action.aclu.org/send-message... #PINKS
action.aclu.org/send-message... #PINKS
Gift Article - Live Updates from New York Times: Several Democrats Intend to Skip State of the Union Address for Rally on National Mall; Airport Trademarks; Epstein Files, and more. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Several Democrats Intend to Skip State of the Union Address for Rally
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Gift Article - Live Updates from New York Times: Several Democrats Intend to Skip State of the Union Address for Rally on National Mall; Airport Trademarks; Epstein Files, and more. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02...
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Congressman Robert Garcia gives update on Les Wexner stating there would be no #Epstein island, no plane, etc. without the financial support of Wexner.
February 18, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Congressman Robert Garcia gives update on Les Wexner stating there would be no #Epstein island, no plane, etc. without the financial support of Wexner.
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🔥 Jon Ossoff didn’t mince words:
“Have you ever heard of a drug lord named Juan Orlando Hernández?”
Reminder: Hernández was convicted on US drug trafficking charges, he was tight with Trump who then pardoned him. Pretending to care about drugs!
Watch this. ⬇️
#TrumpIsCorrupt
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
“Have you ever heard of a drug lord named Juan Orlando Hernández?”
Reminder: Hernández was convicted on US drug trafficking charges, he was tight with Trump who then pardoned him. Pretending to care about drugs!
Watch this. ⬇️
#TrumpIsCorrupt
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
February 18, 2026 at 9:06 PM
🔥 Jon Ossoff didn’t mince words:
“Have you ever heard of a drug lord named Juan Orlando Hernández?”
Reminder: Hernández was convicted on US drug trafficking charges, he was tight with Trump who then pardoned him. Pretending to care about drugs!
Watch this. ⬇️
#TrumpIsCorrupt
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
“Have you ever heard of a drug lord named Juan Orlando Hernández?”
Reminder: Hernández was convicted on US drug trafficking charges, he was tight with Trump who then pardoned him. Pretending to care about drugs!
Watch this. ⬇️
#TrumpIsCorrupt
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
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Pedo prez & his enablers want us to move on from the Epstein horror. But, we won’t. The world is watching, and other countries are taking action. We must too. Hold all those accountable who participated &/or covered this up.
Where is the red line?
Where is the red line?
February 18, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Pedo prez & his enablers want us to move on from the Epstein horror. But, we won’t. The world is watching, and other countries are taking action. We must too. Hold all those accountable who participated &/or covered this up.
Where is the red line?
Where is the red line?
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Jasmine Crockett is the choice! Let’s wrap this up Texas.🙌🏾
February 18, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Jasmine Crockett is the choice! Let’s wrap this up Texas.🙌🏾
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JUST IN:
The former Victoria’s Secret CEO Les Wexner told the House Oversight Committee today that he was “conned” by #Epstein but denied any wrongdoing, according to a prepared statement provided to NBC News by a representative for Wexner. No Republicans showed up for deposition.
The former Victoria’s Secret CEO Les Wexner told the House Oversight Committee today that he was “conned” by #Epstein but denied any wrongdoing, according to a prepared statement provided to NBC News by a representative for Wexner. No Republicans showed up for deposition.
February 18, 2026 at 8:10 PM
JUST IN:
The former Victoria’s Secret CEO Les Wexner told the House Oversight Committee today that he was “conned” by #Epstein but denied any wrongdoing, according to a prepared statement provided to NBC News by a representative for Wexner. No Republicans showed up for deposition.
The former Victoria’s Secret CEO Les Wexner told the House Oversight Committee today that he was “conned” by #Epstein but denied any wrongdoing, according to a prepared statement provided to NBC News by a representative for Wexner. No Republicans showed up for deposition.
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AP: Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can't be re-detained by immigration authorities.
Good, he's been through enough!
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #VoteOutRepublicans
Good, he's been through enough!
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #VoteOutRepublicans
February 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
AP: Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can't be re-detained by immigration authorities.
Good, he's been through enough!
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #VoteOutRepublicans
Good, he's been through enough!
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #VoteOutRepublicans
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Reuters: Iranian hackers claim they have videos of Trump with minors and is threatening to release them if the U.S. attacks Iran.
Well Iran just raised the stakes! 💙
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #VoteOutRepublicans
Well Iran just raised the stakes! 💙
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #VoteOutRepublicans
February 18, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Reuters: Iranian hackers claim they have videos of Trump with minors and is threatening to release them if the U.S. attacks Iran.
Well Iran just raised the stakes! 💙
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #VoteOutRepublicans
Well Iran just raised the stakes! 💙
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #VoteOutRepublicans
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Lying under oath with no consequence is a problem. We have the ongoing problem with the scales of justice here.
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It's larger than just in court. It's spreading by Congress, our media, our religions, etc.A freedom of speech clash with deliberate deception that causes ongoing harm.
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It's larger than just in court. It's spreading by Congress, our media, our religions, etc.A freedom of speech clash with deliberate deception that causes ongoing harm.
February 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Lying under oath with no consequence is a problem. We have the ongoing problem with the scales of justice here.
⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️
It's larger than just in court. It's spreading by Congress, our media, our religions, etc.A freedom of speech clash with deliberate deception that causes ongoing harm.
⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️
It's larger than just in court. It's spreading by Congress, our media, our religions, etc.A freedom of speech clash with deliberate deception that causes ongoing harm.
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “What's the Plan with Leah and Ezra” on Thursday, February 19 from 3–4pm EST: Virtual event. Join from anywhere - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
What's the Plan with Leah and Ezra · Indivisible
The chaos out of the White House is meant to overwhelm us. Our antidote is community. Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin every Thursday to break down the week’s biggest politic...
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February 18, 2026 at 4:40 PM
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “What's the Plan with Leah and Ezra” on Thursday, February 19 from 3–4pm EST: Virtual event. Join from anywhere - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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JUST IN:
The Pope has rejected Trump’s invitation to join the so called “Board of Peace”
Proving once again, he’s not with the antics of this regime.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #SheShed
The Pope has rejected Trump’s invitation to join the so called “Board of Peace”
Proving once again, he’s not with the antics of this regime.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #SheShed
February 18, 2026 at 3:17 PM
JUST IN:
The Pope has rejected Trump’s invitation to join the so called “Board of Peace”
Proving once again, he’s not with the antics of this regime.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #SheShed
The Pope has rejected Trump’s invitation to join the so called “Board of Peace”
Proving once again, he’s not with the antics of this regime.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #SheShed
An insightful online series exploring Yale’s reckoning with its history of slavery. Join David Jon Walker & Michael Morand for a presentation about the current exhibition, Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven, CT on Monday, February 23 @ 4 p.m. EST. yale.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Mondays at Beinecke: Shining Light on Truth - Past, Present, and Future. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join David Jon Walker and Michael Morand for a presentation about the current exhibition, Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven, on view through March 8 at the Yale Schwarzman Cen...
yale.zoom.us
February 18, 2026 at 3:49 PM
An insightful online series exploring Yale’s reckoning with its history of slavery. Join David Jon Walker & Michael Morand for a presentation about the current exhibition, Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven, CT on Monday, February 23 @ 4 p.m. EST. yale.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
UN Review Finds Epstein Files Likely Amount to Crimes Against Humanity; U.S. is Moving Close to a Large Scale Major War in the Middle East; and the Pope has Snubbed tRump’s Invitation to Join his board of peace. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar... #PINKS
Major Update: UN Review Finds Epstein Files Likely Amount to Crimes Against Humanity as Trump Advisors Call Critical Meeting Ahead of November
Good morning.
open.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
UN Review Finds Epstein Files Likely Amount to Crimes Against Humanity; U.S. is Moving Close to a Large Scale Major War in the Middle East; and the Pope has Snubbed tRump’s Invitation to Join his board of peace. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar... #PINKS
Rev. Empsall concluded, "I don’t believe the 10 reforms she [Rosa DeLauro/D-CT] have proposed will be enough to quell my congregates terror and bring these families back for the food they need. ICE must be abolished and replaced, not just reformed." Gift Article. www.nhregister.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: A priest has a message about ICE for MAGA and Democrats
The Rev. Nathan Empsall of New Haven loves Colin McEnroe's radio show, but takes issue with his column about Rosa DeLauro discussing ICE with clergy.
www.nhregister.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Rev. Empsall concluded, "I don’t believe the 10 reforms she [Rosa DeLauro/D-CT] have proposed will be enough to quell my congregates terror and bring these families back for the food they need. ICE must be abolished and replaced, not just reformed." Gift Article. www.nhregister.com/opinion/arti...
tRump tripped over his own ignorance, blaming Gov. Wes Moore (MD) for something Moore has no control over. It’s tRump’s own EPA that has regulatory authority over the DC Water-owned pipe that burst & spilled millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River last month. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Trump’s latest offensive against Maryland’s Wes Moore comes with a clear subtext
The more the president fixates on the Democratic governor, the more it seems he’s scared of Moore’s political potential.
www.ms.now
February 18, 2026 at 3:04 PM
tRump tripped over his own ignorance, blaming Gov. Wes Moore (MD) for something Moore has no control over. It’s tRump’s own EPA that has regulatory authority over the DC Water-owned pipe that burst & spilled millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River last month. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The private company that controls tRump’s intellectual property portfolio has filed 3 trademark applications, reserving his name for use as the brand of an airport. A sitting president’s private company has never sought trademark rights in advance of such naming. www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/trumps-...
February 18, 2026 at 2:50 PM
The private company that controls tRump’s intellectual property portfolio has filed 3 trademark applications, reserving his name for use as the brand of an airport. A sitting president’s private company has never sought trademark rights in advance of such naming. www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/trumps-...
Day 18 #BHM: Robert Smalls (1839–1915). Born into slavery yet became a GOP politician. During the Civil War, he commandeered a confederate transport ship & piloted it to a union-controlled enclave to freedom. He convinced Lincoln to enlist 5k slaves into the Union Army. 1/2 youtu.be/4d4t9k8An1k?...
Robert Smalls - Radical Grace
YouTube video by Woodson Center
youtu.be
February 18, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Day 18 #BHM: Robert Smalls (1839–1915). Born into slavery yet became a GOP politician. During the Civil War, he commandeered a confederate transport ship & piloted it to a union-controlled enclave to freedom. He convinced Lincoln to enlist 5k slaves into the Union Army. 1/2 youtu.be/4d4t9k8An1k?...