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Martha
@saaremartha.bsky.social
Semi-retired English teacher, tourism guide, and practical anarchist. I became an lifelong activist shortly after my 20th birthday on August 28, 1963 when I stood in the sun and heard Martin Luther King tell us about dreams.
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Renee Nicole Good, was shot & killed by an ICE agent
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Saying this straight up!
February 14, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."

Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.

It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

Our latest.
European Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly For "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women"
The resolution, though nonbinding, is a significant shot at those who seek to erode transgender rights on the continent.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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February 14, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Today, California signed an MOU with Ukraine.

Even amid the chaos and anxiety in Washington, California continues to lead as a steady transatlantic partner.

We will always be a global partner for good.
February 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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From Salam Kitchen in Gaza, WCK’s Wadhah shares what comes next for our teams.
After reaching 1 million meals a day despite closed borders, limited supplies, and constant challenges, the focus now is on rebuilding—together. The goal: strengthen communities for the long term.
#ChefsForGaza
February 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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The main argument against rejoining the EU is that it would "embolden Farage".

Bullshit. It would expose Farage.

It would force him to oppose the majority of voters, remind them that his last "Great Crusader" left us poor and powerless, and force him to admit he wants us to remain that way.
February 14, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Elsa is snoozing on my arm while I game and every now and then she looks up at me and gives me a little kiss, just to remind me that we are besties ♡♡♡
February 14, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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I support Senator Warnock and the communities who have said NO to ICE building detention centers in their area. ICE should not be allowed to force themselves down any communities throat.
February 14, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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This has to be the image of the day. Liverpool Vs Brighton
February 14, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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Our children deserve better. Thinking of the victims and survivors of Parkland today
🧡🧡🧡
February 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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My absolute favorite color combo in the garden is blue + yellow, and this year I *think* I've set it up so that we get blue+yellow in 3 out of the 4 seasons. (The blue medieval-looking one is overwintering borage, the little yellow ones are crocus.) 🌱
February 14, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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February 14, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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Here's the thing about forgiveness and grace- they're good. When someone has decided to go "I was wrong, I want to do good", that is *not* the time to try and kick them while they're down or demand they participate in a Struggle Session before you accept it.
I am gonna go out on a limb and say that a Jersey dude so horrified that he went to his first protest and is trying not to cry on camera has a pretty good chance of staying radicalized. And that while Bluesky loves to pick apart things like this, this kinda video moves the needle for OTHER dudes.
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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Today, I remember the tragedy of the Parkland school shooting. As an infantryman and combat veteran accustomed to handguns and rifles––and as a licensed gun owner with a concealed carry permit––I am committed to gun safety. We must do more to keep our children safe & end the scourge of gun violence.
February 14, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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TIM DILLON: “That’s right— so what if we snatched your kids and took them to an island? The DOW is up! So what we worship Baal? The Dow is up!”
February 15, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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“I’ve never protested before - but I just watched 4th & 5th grade kids run away from our own government.” 😕🇺🇸💔

(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
February 15, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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Yep, the Mennonites are rising up. They took over the Target for an anti-ICE hymn sing to shame Target for their cooperation. augustafreepress.com/news/harriso...
Harrisonburg Mennonites stage anti-ICE protest at Target store
A group organized by Mennonite Action gathered for a hymn sing inside the Harrisonburg Target store on Saturday.
augustafreepress.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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ICE using the same ruse that Ted Bundy used to kidnap people should tell you something.
CCTV footage appears to show DHS agents posing as people having car trouble in order to lure a target out of his house before arresting them. The target comes out and starts helping them before 3 vehicles surround the scene. The car "experiencing" trouble then drives off with them.
February 15, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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“Under the grant agreement from the state, the land cannot be heavily developed. Zoned for agricultural use, it will be kept as open space.”

www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/11/t...
Tribe buys 10,000 acres north of Lake Tahoe from city of Santa Clara in historic land deal
The sale of Loyalton Ranch comes 175 years after the Washoe people were forced from lands during the Gold Rush.
www.mercurynews.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:08 AM
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From @perrybaconjr.bsky.social : “New York is a unique place, but Democrats across the country need to do what Mamdani did: create a more liberal electorate.” newrepublic.com/article/2058...
February 15, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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If the elections were rigged by Democrats, then Republicans wouldn’t control the White House and both chambers of Congress.
February 15, 2026 at 2:51 AM
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One of the things that really fucking annoys me about AI is that people *do not understand it* (on purpose, bc these companies want it that way) and they assume it’s as reliable as the computers they’ve been using their whole life when it’s actually about as reliable as your least capable intern
lol this is gonna burst so fucking hard
February 15, 2026 at 4:43 AM
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WHAT DID PEOPLE THINK IT WAS USING TO BEGIN WITH?

Doesn't anyone remember that math has to come from numbers?
Percentages and graphs have to come from data. Where's the data?

AI doesn't "show its work" because it can't!
Everyone is going to fail their audits.
lol this is gonna burst so fucking hard
February 15, 2026 at 8:20 AM