Janet Hessert
@possumcounty.bsky.social
Interests include cats, politics, classic cinema, history, art deco anything. Human staff for Ginger (pictured), Bertie Wooster and Fluffy McJazzhands von Murderbot 3000 (Shadow Minister for Evil and Puffiness, Leopards Eating People’s Faces Party).
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Great piece on Trump's 'Quiet, piggy' moment. This phrase could be the new shorthand way to explain how abusers silence their victims. Keep quiet or be punished cruelly.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/19/h...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/19/h...
Heidi Stevens: After Trump’s ‘Quiet, piggy’ moment, we’re done asking why survivors don’t come forward, right?
If we’re going to become a nation that truly protects children and women, we have to stop giving a pass to sexual abusers, writes Heidi Stevens.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Great piece on Trump's 'Quiet, piggy' moment. This phrase could be the new shorthand way to explain how abusers silence their victims. Keep quiet or be punished cruelly.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/19/h...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/19/h...
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We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
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If **Jeffrey Epstein** thinks you're a evil and demented sociopath, the odds are overwhelming that you are, in fact, an evil and demented sociopath.
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 AM
If **Jeffrey Epstein** thinks you're a evil and demented sociopath, the odds are overwhelming that you are, in fact, an evil and demented sociopath.
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Newsom: He said this election was rigged and he's moving to look for criminal prosecution. Donald Trump does not believe in fair and free elections . This is not complicated and it's self-evident to anyone paying attention
November 5, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Newsom: He said this election was rigged and he's moving to look for criminal prosecution. Donald Trump does not believe in fair and free elections . This is not complicated and it's self-evident to anyone paying attention
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Trump tries to build a fake wall of inevitability around everything he does.
Today, voters - literally from sea to shining sea - broke through all that, and this is just the beginning.
Today, voters - literally from sea to shining sea - broke through all that, and this is just the beginning.
November 5, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Trump tries to build a fake wall of inevitability around everything he does.
Today, voters - literally from sea to shining sea - broke through all that, and this is just the beginning.
Today, voters - literally from sea to shining sea - broke through all that, and this is just the beginning.
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Populist Dems won. Moderate Dems won. We won in blue states. We won in purple states.
Maybe the take is that (a) people think Trump is out of control; and (b) people like Dems when we're taking a stand and fighting for what we believe in - as we have been for the last month.
Maybe the take is that (a) people think Trump is out of control; and (b) people like Dems when we're taking a stand and fighting for what we believe in - as we have been for the last month.
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Populist Dems won. Moderate Dems won. We won in blue states. We won in purple states.
Maybe the take is that (a) people think Trump is out of control; and (b) people like Dems when we're taking a stand and fighting for what we believe in - as we have been for the last month.
Maybe the take is that (a) people think Trump is out of control; and (b) people like Dems when we're taking a stand and fighting for what we believe in - as we have been for the last month.
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
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Democratic women have made history tonight:
Abigail Spanberger will be the first female governor of Virginia.
Mikie Sherrill will be the first female Democratic governor of New Jersey.
I’m looking forward to seeing these strong, dedicated leaders deliver a bright future for their states. 🎉
Abigail Spanberger will be the first female governor of Virginia.
Mikie Sherrill will be the first female Democratic governor of New Jersey.
I’m looking forward to seeing these strong, dedicated leaders deliver a bright future for their states. 🎉
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Democratic women have made history tonight:
Abigail Spanberger will be the first female governor of Virginia.
Mikie Sherrill will be the first female Democratic governor of New Jersey.
I’m looking forward to seeing these strong, dedicated leaders deliver a bright future for their states. 🎉
Abigail Spanberger will be the first female governor of Virginia.
Mikie Sherrill will be the first female Democratic governor of New Jersey.
I’m looking forward to seeing these strong, dedicated leaders deliver a bright future for their states. 🎉
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On the ballot today:
-NYC: Mayor
-Minneapolis: Mayor
-VA: Governor, Lt. Governor, AG, and state House
-NJ: Governor
-PA: State Supreme Court
-GA: Public Service Commission
-TX: TX-18 U.S. House
-CA: Prop 50
This is a reminder of how crucial it is to vote up AND down the ballot.
-NYC: Mayor
-Minneapolis: Mayor
-VA: Governor, Lt. Governor, AG, and state House
-NJ: Governor
-PA: State Supreme Court
-GA: Public Service Commission
-TX: TX-18 U.S. House
-CA: Prop 50
This is a reminder of how crucial it is to vote up AND down the ballot.
November 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
On the ballot today:
-NYC: Mayor
-Minneapolis: Mayor
-VA: Governor, Lt. Governor, AG, and state House
-NJ: Governor
-PA: State Supreme Court
-GA: Public Service Commission
-TX: TX-18 U.S. House
-CA: Prop 50
This is a reminder of how crucial it is to vote up AND down the ballot.
-NYC: Mayor
-Minneapolis: Mayor
-VA: Governor, Lt. Governor, AG, and state House
-NJ: Governor
-PA: State Supreme Court
-GA: Public Service Commission
-TX: TX-18 U.S. House
-CA: Prop 50
This is a reminder of how crucial it is to vote up AND down the ballot.
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This is a classic form of voter intimidation—making people feel like it’s not safe to go to the polls. It moments like this where we need to summon our courage & vote anyhow. Vote in the tradition of the people who marched in Selma to secure the right to vote.
Breaking from NJ AG Platkin:
"Early this morning, law enforcement responded to threats that were received by email involving certain polling places in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic Counties. Law enforcement … have worked swiftly to secure these polling locations."
"Early this morning, law enforcement responded to threats that were received by email involving certain polling places in Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic Counties. Law enforcement … have worked swiftly to secure these polling locations."
November 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This is a classic form of voter intimidation—making people feel like it’s not safe to go to the polls. It moments like this where we need to summon our courage & vote anyhow. Vote in the tradition of the people who marched in Selma to secure the right to vote.
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For millions of Americans, today will bring the chance to be heard.
If there's an election where you live, then you get to send a message on the policies and leadership you believe in - and begin changing the trajectory of this country.
If there's an election where you live, then you get to send a message on the policies and leadership you believe in - and begin changing the trajectory of this country.
November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
For millions of Americans, today will bring the chance to be heard.
If there's an election where you live, then you get to send a message on the policies and leadership you believe in - and begin changing the trajectory of this country.
If there's an election where you live, then you get to send a message on the policies and leadership you believe in - and begin changing the trajectory of this country.
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It’s Election Day with critical races in several states. This is the first general election where voters get to tell Donald Trump what they think of him so far. Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard! Vote like your country depends on it. Because it does.
November 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
It’s Election Day with critical races in several states. This is the first general election where voters get to tell Donald Trump what they think of him so far. Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard! Vote like your country depends on it. Because it does.
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Reminder: In Virginia, you can register to vote on Election Day through same-day voter registration. This lets you register in person and cast a provisional ballot if you missed the regular registration deadline. Your vote will be counted once eligibility is confirmed, so don’t sit this one out!
November 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Reminder: In Virginia, you can register to vote on Election Day through same-day voter registration. This lets you register in person and cast a provisional ballot if you missed the regular registration deadline. Your vote will be counted once eligibility is confirmed, so don’t sit this one out!
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How do I vote in person in LA and Orange counties?
locator.lavote.gov/locations/vc...
ocvote.gov/elections/vo...
Vote Yes on Prop 50
locator.lavote.gov/locations/vc...
ocvote.gov/elections/vo...
Vote Yes on Prop 50
November 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
How do I vote in person in LA and Orange counties?
locator.lavote.gov/locations/vc...
ocvote.gov/elections/vo...
Vote Yes on Prop 50
locator.lavote.gov/locations/vc...
ocvote.gov/elections/vo...
Vote Yes on Prop 50
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California, today is Election Day. Go vote and make your voice heard!
Find your polling place: sos.ca.gov/elections/po...
Find your polling place: sos.ca.gov/elections/po...
November 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
California, today is Election Day. Go vote and make your voice heard!
Find your polling place: sos.ca.gov/elections/po...
Find your polling place: sos.ca.gov/elections/po...
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#VoteYesOnProp50 -- shared with my followers!
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 AM
#VoteYesOnProp50 -- shared with my followers!
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They’re counting on you to sit this one out. Don’t give them what they want.
Get loud with your ballot. Drop it off today or hit the polls tomorrow ASAP.
#CAVoteYesProp50
Get loud with your ballot. Drop it off today or hit the polls tomorrow ASAP.
#CAVoteYesProp50
November 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
They’re counting on you to sit this one out. Don’t give them what they want.
Get loud with your ballot. Drop it off today or hit the polls tomorrow ASAP.
#CAVoteYesProp50
Get loud with your ballot. Drop it off today or hit the polls tomorrow ASAP.
#CAVoteYesProp50
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California, tomorrow is the day we stop the election rigging that Trump is doing in Republican states. He poked the bear and tomorrow we punch back by #CAVoteYesProp50 to ensure we can preserve our Democracy, so fill out your ballot and turn it in. Let’s take our country back!
November 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
California, tomorrow is the day we stop the election rigging that Trump is doing in Republican states. He poked the bear and tomorrow we punch back by #CAVoteYesProp50 to ensure we can preserve our Democracy, so fill out your ballot and turn it in. Let’s take our country back!
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California, here’s your to do list:
✅Grab an iced coffee
✅Vote YES on Prop 50
✅Drop ballot off in the nearest ballot drop box
#YesOnProp50
✅Grab an iced coffee
✅Vote YES on Prop 50
✅Drop ballot off in the nearest ballot drop box
#YesOnProp50
November 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
California, here’s your to do list:
✅Grab an iced coffee
✅Vote YES on Prop 50
✅Drop ballot off in the nearest ballot drop box
#YesOnProp50
✅Grab an iced coffee
✅Vote YES on Prop 50
✅Drop ballot off in the nearest ballot drop box
#YesOnProp50
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Newsom: Prop 50 is not about drawing lines on a map. It is about holding the line to what makes us who we are.
November 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Newsom: Prop 50 is not about drawing lines on a map. It is about holding the line to what makes us who we are.
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Prop 50 is California’s line in the sand.
A YES vote is a vote to take power back from gerrymandered chaos and protect fair representation for every voter.
Tune in LIVE at 3:30PM PT and be part of the rebellion: bit.ly/YesOn50Rally#YesOnProp5050
A YES vote is a vote to take power back from gerrymandered chaos and protect fair representation for every voter.
Tune in LIVE at 3:30PM PT and be part of the rebellion: bit.ly/YesOn50Rally#YesOnProp5050
November 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Prop 50 is California’s line in the sand.
A YES vote is a vote to take power back from gerrymandered chaos and protect fair representation for every voter.
Tune in LIVE at 3:30PM PT and be part of the rebellion: bit.ly/YesOn50Rally#YesOnProp5050
A YES vote is a vote to take power back from gerrymandered chaos and protect fair representation for every voter.
Tune in LIVE at 3:30PM PT and be part of the rebellion: bit.ly/YesOn50Rally#YesOnProp5050