West Coast Women Forward (A Persist Affiliate)
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3 Hours Behind. Light Years Ahead. West Coast Women Forward: Organizing, advocating, and making an impact together. Powered by fired-up women who refuse to sit on the sidelines. We will #Persist!
🚨 KELLY YU UPDATE 🚨
It’s been months — and Kelly is still detained by ICE despite 21 yrs in AZ, no criminal record, and bipartisan support urging her release.
New coverage:
🔗 www.csmonitor.com/USA/2025/120...
#FreeKellyYu
It’s been months — and Kelly is still detained by ICE despite 21 yrs in AZ, no criminal record, and bipartisan support urging her release.
New coverage:
🔗 www.csmonitor.com/USA/2025/120...
#FreeKellyYu
In Arizona, a Democrat and a Republican fight to free an ICE detainee
For political opponents to find common ground on immigration matters seems rare. Yet, in Arizona, a progressive activist and a Republican district party chair are uniting around a detained woman who h...
www.csmonitor.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:15 AM
🚨 KELLY YU UPDATE 🚨
It’s been months — and Kelly is still detained by ICE despite 21 yrs in AZ, no criminal record, and bipartisan support urging her release.
New coverage:
🔗 www.csmonitor.com/USA/2025/120...
#FreeKellyYu
It’s been months — and Kelly is still detained by ICE despite 21 yrs in AZ, no criminal record, and bipartisan support urging her release.
New coverage:
🔗 www.csmonitor.com/USA/2025/120...
#FreeKellyYu
Solid results tonight and so much to be proud of! Huge thanks to everyone who worked tirelessly for @aftynbehn.bsky.social — your dedication made a real impact.
Tonight, we did something everyone counted out. We proved to a nation that states like Tennessee are still worth fighting for. The margin was close, and that can only be attributed to the thousands of volunteers who showed out. This is just the beginning.
December 3, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Solid results tonight and so much to be proud of! Huge thanks to everyone who worked tirelessly for @aftynbehn.bsky.social — your dedication made a real impact.
It’s already Saturday night… we made it through Black Friday, and we can make it through the rest of this weekend ... maybe even the entire season!
A lot of folks are using this whole stretch as an economic blackout — stepping back from spending as collective power.
A lot of folks are using this whole stretch as an economic blackout — stepping back from spending as collective power.
a sign that says support female owned businesses on it
ALT: a sign that says support female owned businesses on it
media.tenor.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:25 AM
It’s already Saturday night… we made it through Black Friday, and we can make it through the rest of this weekend ... maybe even the entire season!
A lot of folks are using this whole stretch as an economic blackout — stepping back from spending as collective power.
A lot of folks are using this whole stretch as an economic blackout — stepping back from spending as collective power.
What a great idea! And if you aren't local, you can still volunteer: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
November 29, 2025 at 8:29 AM
What a great idea! And if you aren't local, you can still volunteer: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Gratitude feels a little different this year. We’re thankful for the women and all who keep showing up, standing up, and lifting each other through every high and low. @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social @keshiajanay.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @dadnails.bsky.social
a heart with the words " thankful for you " on it
Alt: a heart with the words " thankful for you " on it surrounded by a border of leaves, chesnuts and a small pumpkin at the bottom point of the heart
media.tenor.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Gratitude feels a little different this year. We’re thankful for the women and all who keep showing up, standing up, and lifting each other through every high and low. @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social @keshiajanay.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @dadnails.bsky.social
Why did Democrats fold on the government shutdown and health-care fight?
@huffpost.com lays it out — www.huffpost.com/entry/why-de...
@huffpost.com lays it out — www.huffpost.com/entry/why-de...
The Moment That Really Got Democrats To Cave In The Shutdown Fight
Donald Trump was willing to make millions of people suffer. Democrats didn’t have the stomach for it.
www.huffpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Why did Democrats fold on the government shutdown and health-care fight?
@huffpost.com lays it out — www.huffpost.com/entry/why-de...
@huffpost.com lays it out — www.huffpost.com/entry/why-de...
🔥 New Do Something episode alert! rhutabhayga.bsky.social sits down with WCW favorite amybrenneman.bsky.social for a powerful conversation on creativity, activism & staying rooted in purpose Just do @oneactionaday.bsky.social
👉 Watch here: substack.com/@rhutabhayga...
👉 Watch here: substack.com/@rhutabhayga...
Do Something - guest Amy Brenneman
Multi-talented, award-winning, and deeply inspiring
substack.com
October 3, 2025 at 2:59 AM
🔥 New Do Something episode alert! rhutabhayga.bsky.social sits down with WCW favorite amybrenneman.bsky.social for a powerful conversation on creativity, activism & staying rooted in purpose Just do @oneactionaday.bsky.social
👉 Watch here: substack.com/@rhutabhayga...
👉 Watch here: substack.com/@rhutabhayga...
What are they afraid of? What's in these files? @repgregstanton.bsky.social @repyassansari.bsky.social Asking for a friend @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social?
I will be the 218th signature on the discharge petition on the Epstein files.
September 30, 2025 at 5:52 AM
What are they afraid of? What's in these files? @repgregstanton.bsky.social @repyassansari.bsky.social Asking for a friend @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social?
What will happen next year if you need healthcare and you don't have a job that provides you benefits? Will you be able to afford it? #westcoastwomencares
What's happening with the government shutdown? Republicans are holding the government hostage to get their extreme agenda passed.
Democrats are fighting for a fair budget that benefits everyone.
We're supposed to be a Republic, NOT a monarchy or dictatorship!
#TrumpsGovernmentShutdown
Democrats are fighting for a fair budget that benefits everyone.
We're supposed to be a Republic, NOT a monarchy or dictatorship!
#TrumpsGovernmentShutdown
September 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
What will happen next year if you need healthcare and you don't have a job that provides you benefits? Will you be able to afford it? #westcoastwomencares
This big win for @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social proves what’s possible when we organize. Let’s carry this energy into 2026 — AZ’s future depends on it.
www.newsweek.com/adelita-grij...
www.newsweek.com/adelita-grij...
September 25, 2025 at 8:38 AM
This big win for @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social proves what’s possible when we organize. Let’s carry this energy into 2026 — AZ’s future depends on it.
www.newsweek.com/adelita-grij...
www.newsweek.com/adelita-grij...
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❌️👑 October 18th: Join us in Chicago as we join millions of people across the country in a national day of action to declare: #HandsOffChicago + #NoKings!
✋🏿✋🏻✋🏽Rally/March with us & partners:
👉 Sat, Oct 18, 12PM
👉 Butler Field / Grant Park
👉 E Jackson & S Columbus Dr.
Info/sign-up ⤵️
✋🏿✋🏻✋🏽Rally/March with us & partners:
👉 Sat, Oct 18, 12PM
👉 Butler Field / Grant Park
👉 E Jackson & S Columbus Dr.
Info/sign-up ⤵️
Hands Off Chicago / No Kings! Rally and March · Indivisible Chicago
Here in Chicago we know how to rise up, fight back, and support each other. It is more important than ever that we do that together on October 18th as we show the nation and the world that Chicago is ...
www.mobilize.us
September 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
❌️👑 October 18th: Join us in Chicago as we join millions of people across the country in a national day of action to declare: #HandsOffChicago + #NoKings!
✋🏿✋🏻✋🏽Rally/March with us & partners:
👉 Sat, Oct 18, 12PM
👉 Butler Field / Grant Park
👉 E Jackson & S Columbus Dr.
Info/sign-up ⤵️
✋🏿✋🏻✋🏽Rally/March with us & partners:
👉 Sat, Oct 18, 12PM
👉 Butler Field / Grant Park
👉 E Jackson & S Columbus Dr.
Info/sign-up ⤵️
#WestCoastWomenForward wishes all who @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social and others who observe a sweet New Year — L’Shanah Tova 🍎🍯✨
May this season bring renewal, peace, and collective strength for the year ahead!
May this season bring renewal, peace, and collective strength for the year ahead!
September 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
#WestCoastWomenForward wishes all who @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social and others who observe a sweet New Year — L’Shanah Tova 🍎🍯✨
May this season bring renewal, peace, and collective strength for the year ahead!
May this season bring renewal, peace, and collective strength for the year ahead!
LAST WEEKEND for Adelita! 🚨
Election Day is Sept 23 — and victory depends on what we do now. Join the final push: if you can't knock doors, @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social @elizaorlins.bsky.social @miafarrow.bsky.social make calls, talk to voters.
Volunteer hub ⬇️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Election Day is Sept 23 — and victory depends on what we do now. Join the final push: if you can't knock doors, @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social @elizaorlins.bsky.social @miafarrow.bsky.social make calls, talk to voters.
Volunteer hub ⬇️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
AZ-07 2026 Special Election Volunteer Hub
docs.google.com
September 16, 2025 at 4:03 AM
LAST WEEKEND for Adelita! 🚨
Election Day is Sept 23 — and victory depends on what we do now. Join the final push: if you can't knock doors, @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social @elizaorlins.bsky.social @miafarrow.bsky.social make calls, talk to voters.
Volunteer hub ⬇️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Election Day is Sept 23 — and victory depends on what we do now. Join the final push: if you can't knock doors, @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social @elizaorlins.bsky.social @miafarrow.bsky.social make calls, talk to voters.
Volunteer hub ⬇️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
📢 AZ-07 voters: Election Day (Sept 23) falls on Rosh Hashanah. Request your mail in ballot by Fri., Sept. 12th at iwillvote.com Make your plan to vote early or by mail so your voice is counted. 🗳️
Full details from the Pima County Recorder ⬇️
www.recorder.pima.gov/PressRelease...
#VoteEarlyAZ #AZ07
Full details from the Pima County Recorder ⬇️
www.recorder.pima.gov/PressRelease...
#VoteEarlyAZ #AZ07
September 12, 2025 at 6:20 AM
📢 AZ-07 voters: Election Day (Sept 23) falls on Rosh Hashanah. Request your mail in ballot by Fri., Sept. 12th at iwillvote.com Make your plan to vote early or by mail so your voice is counted. 🗳️
Full details from the Pima County Recorder ⬇️
www.recorder.pima.gov/PressRelease...
#VoteEarlyAZ #AZ07
Full details from the Pima County Recorder ⬇️
www.recorder.pima.gov/PressRelease...
#VoteEarlyAZ #AZ07
September is filled with traditions, festivals, and celebrations 🎉
Don’t let the #AZ07 Special Election sneak up on you!
🗳 Vote early in person or by mail
📅 Election Day: Sept 23
➡️ iwillvote.com | Voter hotline: 833-868-3429
@wethepeopler.bsky.social @indivisiblenogales.bsky.social
Don’t let the #AZ07 Special Election sneak up on you!
🗳 Vote early in person or by mail
📅 Election Day: Sept 23
➡️ iwillvote.com | Voter hotline: 833-868-3429
@wethepeopler.bsky.social @indivisiblenogales.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
September is filled with traditions, festivals, and celebrations 🎉
Don’t let the #AZ07 Special Election sneak up on you!
🗳 Vote early in person or by mail
📅 Election Day: Sept 23
➡️ iwillvote.com | Voter hotline: 833-868-3429
@wethepeopler.bsky.social @indivisiblenogales.bsky.social
Don’t let the #AZ07 Special Election sneak up on you!
🗳 Vote early in person or by mail
📅 Election Day: Sept 23
➡️ iwillvote.com | Voter hotline: 833-868-3429
@wethepeopler.bsky.social @indivisiblenogales.bsky.social
🚨 #FreeKellyYu Update 🚨
AZ leaders @gallego.senate.gov, @captmarkkelly.bsky.social, @repgregstanton.bsky.social @repyassansari.bsky.social sent a letter urging Trump, Bondi & Noem to stop Kelly’s deportation.
📺 www.12news.com/article/news...
@mika-brzezinski.bsky.social from the clip.
AZ leaders @gallego.senate.gov, @captmarkkelly.bsky.social, @repgregstanton.bsky.social @repyassansari.bsky.social sent a letter urging Trump, Bondi & Noem to stop Kelly’s deportation.
📺 www.12news.com/article/news...
@mika-brzezinski.bsky.social from the clip.
Arizona Democratic lawmakers make plea to Trump administration, call for release of Kelly Yu from ICE detention
Kelly Yu is a West Valley restaurant owner who’s been facing deportation for months.
www.12news.com
September 10, 2025 at 8:06 AM
🚨 #FreeKellyYu Update 🚨
AZ leaders @gallego.senate.gov, @captmarkkelly.bsky.social, @repgregstanton.bsky.social @repyassansari.bsky.social sent a letter urging Trump, Bondi & Noem to stop Kelly’s deportation.
📺 www.12news.com/article/news...
@mika-brzezinski.bsky.social from the clip.
AZ leaders @gallego.senate.gov, @captmarkkelly.bsky.social, @repgregstanton.bsky.social @repyassansari.bsky.social sent a letter urging Trump, Bondi & Noem to stop Kelly’s deportation.
📺 www.12news.com/article/news...
@mika-brzezinski.bsky.social from the clip.
#WestCoastWomenForward amplifies Kelly Yu—a mom, wife & AZ restaurateur facing deportation despite years of community service.
▶ Watch: youtube.com/shorts/4gb64...
Friends: @katiephang.bsky.social @nolahaynes1.substack.com @krismayes.bsky.social #FreeKellyYu #KeepFamiliesTogether
▶ Watch: youtube.com/shorts/4gb64...
Friends: @katiephang.bsky.social @nolahaynes1.substack.com @krismayes.bsky.social #FreeKellyYu #KeepFamiliesTogether
Bring Kelly Yu Home! (2025-09-02) #FreeKellyYu
YouTube video by West Coast Women Forward
youtube.com
September 9, 2025 at 4:49 AM
#WestCoastWomenForward amplifies Kelly Yu—a mom, wife & AZ restaurateur facing deportation despite years of community service.
▶ Watch: youtube.com/shorts/4gb64...
Friends: @katiephang.bsky.social @nolahaynes1.substack.com @krismayes.bsky.social #FreeKellyYu #KeepFamiliesTogether
▶ Watch: youtube.com/shorts/4gb64...
Friends: @katiephang.bsky.social @nolahaynes1.substack.com @krismayes.bsky.social #FreeKellyYu #KeepFamiliesTogether
The Rocky Horror Picture Show turns 50! Still outrageous, fabulous & gloriously free—the wildest midnight cult experience ever. From “Don’t dream it, be it” to pure liberation, its legacy #persists @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social
🎥 www.cbsnews.com/video/the-ro...
#RockyHorror50 #DontDreamItBeIt
🎥 www.cbsnews.com/video/the-ro...
#RockyHorror50 #DontDreamItBeIt
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" turns 50: "Don't dream it, be it"
Richard O'Brien's stage musical, "The Rocky Horror Show," a sexually-unabashed parody of sci-fi films, was turned into a movie in 1975 – and it bombed. But fans at midnight showings turned it into a c...
www.cbsnews.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The Rocky Horror Picture Show turns 50! Still outrageous, fabulous & gloriously free—the wildest midnight cult experience ever. From “Don’t dream it, be it” to pure liberation, its legacy #persists @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social
🎥 www.cbsnews.com/video/the-ro...
#RockyHorror50 #DontDreamItBeIt
🎥 www.cbsnews.com/video/the-ro...
#RockyHorror50 #DontDreamItBeIt
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We all need a little more beauty around us to get us through the dark of night.
some designs i made of a work for pride this year #pride #happypride #pridemonth #lgbt #nature #natureart #graphicdesign #color #colour #colours #colors #art #naturalart #photography #rainbow
September 6, 2025 at 2:56 AM
We all need a little more beauty around us to get us through the dark of night.
Thanks for stepping up to step down! It's good to "know when to fold 'em." After 12 years in the House or 18 in the Senate, electeds have had plenty of opportunities to get things done. We appreciate your service, but that you also realize it's time to move on.
Rep. Jerry Nadler said that watching then-President Joe Biden’s truncated reelection campaign last year “really said something about the necessity for generational change in the party, and I think I want to respect that.” https://to.pbs.org/4n8I18m
New York Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler says he won't seek an 18th term in 2026
He suggested a younger Democratic lawmaker in his seat "can maybe do better, can maybe help us more."
to.pbs.org
September 6, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Thanks for stepping up to step down! It's good to "know when to fold 'em." After 12 years in the House or 18 in the Senate, electeds have had plenty of opportunities to get things done. We appreciate your service, but that you also realize it's time to move on.
September is packed with holidays, festivals, and community events 🌟
Don’t let the AZ-07 Special Election sneak up on you.
🗳️ Request your ballot by Sept 12 from iwillvote.com
📬 Return your ballot by Sept 16
🎉 Vote early so you can enjoy every moment this month!
#VoteEarlyAZ #AZ07 #MailYourBallot
Don’t let the AZ-07 Special Election sneak up on you.
🗳️ Request your ballot by Sept 12 from iwillvote.com
📬 Return your ballot by Sept 16
🎉 Vote early so you can enjoy every moment this month!
#VoteEarlyAZ #AZ07 #MailYourBallot
September 6, 2025 at 12:42 AM
September is packed with holidays, festivals, and community events 🌟
Don’t let the AZ-07 Special Election sneak up on you.
🗳️ Request your ballot by Sept 12 from iwillvote.com
📬 Return your ballot by Sept 16
🎉 Vote early so you can enjoy every moment this month!
#VoteEarlyAZ #AZ07 #MailYourBallot
Don’t let the AZ-07 Special Election sneak up on you.
🗳️ Request your ballot by Sept 12 from iwillvote.com
📬 Return your ballot by Sept 16
🎉 Vote early so you can enjoy every moment this month!
#VoteEarlyAZ #AZ07 #MailYourBallot
🍂 Fall is for reflection, faith & community.
Make sure your #AZ07 ballot is part of it:
🗳️ Request your ballot by Sept 12 → iwillvote.com
📬 Return by Sept 16
Vote early so your voice is heard & you don’t miss life’s important moments.
#VoteEarlyAZ @azindivisible.bsky.social @azsecretary.bsky.social
Make sure your #AZ07 ballot is part of it:
🗳️ Request your ballot by Sept 12 → iwillvote.com
📬 Return by Sept 16
Vote early so your voice is heard & you don’t miss life’s important moments.
#VoteEarlyAZ @azindivisible.bsky.social @azsecretary.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
🍂 Fall is for reflection, faith & community.
Make sure your #AZ07 ballot is part of it:
🗳️ Request your ballot by Sept 12 → iwillvote.com
📬 Return by Sept 16
Vote early so your voice is heard & you don’t miss life’s important moments.
#VoteEarlyAZ @azindivisible.bsky.social @azsecretary.bsky.social
Make sure your #AZ07 ballot is part of it:
🗳️ Request your ballot by Sept 12 → iwillvote.com
📬 Return by Sept 16
Vote early so your voice is heard & you don’t miss life’s important moments.
#VoteEarlyAZ @azindivisible.bsky.social @azsecretary.bsky.social
Amplifying Kelly Yu—a mom, wife & restaurateur held by ICE. Not politics—it’s humanity.
▶ Watch: youtube.com/shorts/4gb64...
National press: @itscaitlind.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
Her story shows the human cost of immigration. #KeepFamiliesTogether
▶ Watch: youtube.com/shorts/4gb64...
National press: @itscaitlind.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
Her story shows the human cost of immigration. #KeepFamiliesTogether
Bring Kelly Yu Home! (2025-09-02) #FreeKellyYu
YouTube video by West Coast Women Forward
youtube.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Amplifying Kelly Yu—a mom, wife & restaurateur held by ICE. Not politics—it’s humanity.
▶ Watch: youtube.com/shorts/4gb64...
National press: @itscaitlind.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
Her story shows the human cost of immigration. #KeepFamiliesTogether
▶ Watch: youtube.com/shorts/4gb64...
National press: @itscaitlind.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
Her story shows the human cost of immigration. #KeepFamiliesTogether
Kelly Yu’s story matters. 🕊️
She is facing deportation after seeking safety here in the U.S. Her courage deserves to be seen — and her voice amplified. @apnews.com @cnn.com @indivisible.org @mollyjongfast.bsky.social @velshimsnbc.bsky.social
📖 Read more here:
x.com/patriotnheel...
#FreeKellyYu
She is facing deportation after seeking safety here in the U.S. Her courage deserves to be seen — and her voice amplified. @apnews.com @cnn.com @indivisible.org @mollyjongfast.bsky.social @velshimsnbc.bsky.social
📖 Read more here:
x.com/patriotnheel...
#FreeKellyYu
September 2, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Kelly Yu’s story matters. 🕊️
She is facing deportation after seeking safety here in the U.S. Her courage deserves to be seen — and her voice amplified. @apnews.com @cnn.com @indivisible.org @mollyjongfast.bsky.social @velshimsnbc.bsky.social
📖 Read more here:
x.com/patriotnheel...
#FreeKellyYu
She is facing deportation after seeking safety here in the U.S. Her courage deserves to be seen — and her voice amplified. @apnews.com @cnn.com @indivisible.org @mollyjongfast.bsky.social @velshimsnbc.bsky.social
📖 Read more here:
x.com/patriotnheel...
#FreeKellyYu