Alex
@alexandra-v.bsky.social
Latina, daughter of an immigrant, nerd, gamer, & liberal mom/wife
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The American flag isn’t a brand. It isn’t a weapon of the MAGA Right.
It’s a symbol of progress, of shared responsibility, and of the freedom we owe one another.
It’s time we reclaim it.
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/f...
It’s a symbol of progress, of shared responsibility, and of the freedom we owe one another.
It’s time we reclaim it.
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/f...
The Flag Belongs to All of Us — The Chamberlain Network
The first time I remember truly noticing the American flag, I was a kid returning to the United States after living overseas. Our family had been in the UK for a few years, and as the plane touched do...
www.chamberlainnetwork.us
June 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The American flag isn’t a brand. It isn’t a weapon of the MAGA Right.
It’s a symbol of progress, of shared responsibility, and of the freedom we owe one another.
It’s time we reclaim it.
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/f...
It’s a symbol of progress, of shared responsibility, and of the freedom we owe one another.
It’s time we reclaim it.
www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/f...
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Two-thirds of voters at Indiana University Bloomington’s sole on-campus polling site used their university ID to vote last fall.
Indiana banned students from using these IDs for voting this spring.
boltsmag.org/indiana...
Indiana banned students from using these IDs for voting this spring.
boltsmag.org/indiana...
Indiana Republicans Are Banning Student IDs for Voting
The new restriction, paired with Indiana’s stringent voter ID rules, is poised to make it much harder for many young people to vote in a state that already ranks near-last in turnout.
boltsmag.org
June 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Two-thirds of voters at Indiana University Bloomington’s sole on-campus polling site used their university ID to vote last fall.
Indiana banned students from using these IDs for voting this spring.
boltsmag.org/indiana...
Indiana banned students from using these IDs for voting this spring.
boltsmag.org/indiana...
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Workers are "terrified" as immigration agents sweep farms, the president of United Farm Workers says, adding that Americans should think about the "human loss" as well as "crops rotting" in the fields.
Americans will feel impact of immigration enforcement on farms, union president warns
Workers are "terrified" as immigration agents sweep farms, the president of United Farm Workers says, adding that Americans should think about the "human loss" as well as "crops rotting" in the fields
n.pr
June 14, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Workers are "terrified" as immigration agents sweep farms, the president of United Farm Workers says, adding that Americans should think about the "human loss" as well as "crops rotting" in the fields.
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Trump has pledged to restore Confederate names to military bases, even though it would violate a statute passed by Congress. These names belong to traitors who led a rebellion against America.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/u...
Trump Says Army Bases Will Revert to Confederate Names
The move would reverse a yearslong effort to remove names and symbols honoring the Confederacy from the military.
www.nytimes.com
June 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Trump has pledged to restore Confederate names to military bases, even though it would violate a statute passed by Congress. These names belong to traitors who led a rebellion against America.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/u...
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We strongly advise the public not to do this, it’s unsafe. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted photos of himself and his grandkids swimming in Rock Creek, a Washington waterway so contaminated with sewage runoff that swimming has been banned citywide for over 50 years.
May 13, 2025 at 1:17 AM
We strongly advise the public not to do this, it’s unsafe. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted photos of himself and his grandkids swimming in Rock Creek, a Washington waterway so contaminated with sewage runoff that swimming has been banned citywide for over 50 years.
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Don’t let them pull the wool over your eyes and call this China trade “deal” a masterful stroke of genius – this is just another day of chaos in an administration that’s jerking around lives and livelihoods with absolutely no plan.
May 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Don’t let them pull the wool over your eyes and call this China trade “deal” a masterful stroke of genius – this is just another day of chaos in an administration that’s jerking around lives and livelihoods with absolutely no plan.
Does anyone ever feel like they’re not moving forward in life? We work hard & do all the things we’re supposed to do to get ahead, but it’s not working? It’s extremely disheartening.
May 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Does anyone ever feel like they’re not moving forward in life? We work hard & do all the things we’re supposed to do to get ahead, but it’s not working? It’s extremely disheartening.
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Proof this guy is full of SITH.
In Star Wars. those who have embraced the Dark Side of the Force wield red lightsabers. So, in other words, perfect.
May 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Proof this guy is full of SITH.
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Given that the US economy is already suffering because foreign tourists are too afraid to visit our fascist country, this isn't "joking," it's stupidity.
May 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Given that the US economy is already suffering because foreign tourists are too afraid to visit our fascist country, this isn't "joking," it's stupidity.
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"Think of how much money we are making by letting our soybeans rot instead of selling them to China. We are going to be so rich!"
May 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
"Think of how much money we are making by letting our soybeans rot instead of selling them to China. We are going to be so rich!"
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Miami Herald:
Just weeks after Ron DeSantis' admin steered $10 million from a legal Medicaid settlement to a charity spearheaded by First Lady Casey DeSantis, the Hope Florida Foundation gave that same amount to two political groups favored by the DeSantises.
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
Just weeks after Ron DeSantis' admin steered $10 million from a legal Medicaid settlement to a charity spearheaded by First Lady Casey DeSantis, the Hope Florida Foundation gave that same amount to two political groups favored by the DeSantises.
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
Donors gave big to DeSantis’ marijuana campaign after getting $10M from Hope Florida
Public records and documents released by the Hope Florida Foundation show how millions flowed from charity to big donors to the governor’s anti Amendment 3 campaign.
www.miamiherald.com
May 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Miami Herald:
Just weeks after Ron DeSantis' admin steered $10 million from a legal Medicaid settlement to a charity spearheaded by First Lady Casey DeSantis, the Hope Florida Foundation gave that same amount to two political groups favored by the DeSantises.
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
Just weeks after Ron DeSantis' admin steered $10 million from a legal Medicaid settlement to a charity spearheaded by First Lady Casey DeSantis, the Hope Florida Foundation gave that same amount to two political groups favored by the DeSantises.
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
EC locals! Come out to make friends and support a local coffee shop.
April 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
EC locals! Come out to make friends and support a local coffee shop.
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The Trump administration plans to eliminate the EPA’s scientific research arm and lay off more than 1,000 chemists, biologists, and other scientists.
March 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The Trump administration plans to eliminate the EPA’s scientific research arm and lay off more than 1,000 chemists, biologists, and other scientists.
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"So far they look like this:
1. Prices will come down right away
2. Actually, reducing prices is hard and will take a while
3. Sorry, but we need a painful economic detox
4. Hey, there’s more to life than consumer goods
5. ????" paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-stages...
1. Prices will come down right away
2. Actually, reducing prices is hard and will take a while
3. Sorry, but we need a painful economic detox
4. Hey, there’s more to life than consumer goods
5. ????" paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-stages...
The Stages of Trumpist Economic Grief
Or, how Scott Bessent (sort of) became spiritual
paulkrugman.substack.com
March 18, 2025 at 12:32 PM
"So far they look like this:
1. Prices will come down right away
2. Actually, reducing prices is hard and will take a while
3. Sorry, but we need a painful economic detox
4. Hey, there’s more to life than consumer goods
5. ????" paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-stages...
1. Prices will come down right away
2. Actually, reducing prices is hard and will take a while
3. Sorry, but we need a painful economic detox
4. Hey, there’s more to life than consumer goods
5. ????" paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-stages...
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It's not hard. This is unacceptable. They won't stop at him.
“We are horrified by the illegal abduction and now indefinite detention of Mahmoud Khalil—a U.S. legal permanent resident—by Department of Homeland Security agents. We unequivocally demand his immediate release from DHS custody.”
— 14 House Dems in letter to DHS
EVERY House member should say this!
— 14 House Dems in letter to DHS
EVERY House member should say this!
14 House Dems Demanded Mahmoud Khalil’s Release. Where Are the Others?
All members of Congress swore oaths to defend the right to speak freely and assemble to petition for the redress of grievances. Why did so few of them sign this important letter?
www.thenation.com
March 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
It's not hard. This is unacceptable. They won't stop at him.
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The president of the United States and the richest person in the world are already shutting down the government.
Why should Congress give Trump and Musk a blank check to continue their pillage?
Call your Senator: (202) 224-3121
Why should Congress give Trump and Musk a blank check to continue their pillage?
Call your Senator: (202) 224-3121
Senate Democrats must vote against the Republican's continuing budget resolution
It's the only way to hold the Trump regime accountable. Call your senators now.
robertreich.substack.com
March 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The president of the United States and the richest person in the world are already shutting down the government.
Why should Congress give Trump and Musk a blank check to continue their pillage?
Call your Senator: (202) 224-3121
Why should Congress give Trump and Musk a blank check to continue their pillage?
Call your Senator: (202) 224-3121
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“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, but only if they pay me 5 million dollars for my instant-citizenship Gold Card.💰” -Comrade Krasnov
#GrifterInChief
#GrifterInChief
March 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, but only if they pay me 5 million dollars for my instant-citizenship Gold Card.💰” -Comrade Krasnov
#GrifterInChief
#GrifterInChief
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Alina Habbard posted:
NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response:
“Bone spurs.”
NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response:
“Bone spurs.”
March 6, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Alina Habbard posted:
NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response:
“Bone spurs.”
NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response:
“Bone spurs.”
Our country is fucked.
What the actual fuck?! America, something must be done!
March 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Our country is fucked.
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Europe is on the right side of history! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
March 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Europe is on the right side of history! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
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NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
March 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
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The Trump-Vance-Musk regime is not only undermining democracy in the US.
It is laying the foundation for undermining democracies around the world.
The emerging battle will be global democracy vs. a global oligarchy.
The US is emerging on the side of global oligarchy.
It is laying the foundation for undermining democracies around the world.
The emerging battle will be global democracy vs. a global oligarchy.
The US is emerging on the side of global oligarchy.
March 2, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The Trump-Vance-Musk regime is not only undermining democracy in the US.
It is laying the foundation for undermining democracies around the world.
The emerging battle will be global democracy vs. a global oligarchy.
The US is emerging on the side of global oligarchy.
It is laying the foundation for undermining democracies around the world.
The emerging battle will be global democracy vs. a global oligarchy.
The US is emerging on the side of global oligarchy.
C’mon WI. We need to make sure Susan gets elected.
Please donate to Susan Crawford if you can.
February 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
C’mon WI. We need to make sure Susan gets elected.
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TOMORROW- Friday, February 28th is BLACKOUT FRIDAY!
If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK!
Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore.
JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺
#24HourEconomicBlackout
If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK!
Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore.
JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺
#24HourEconomicBlackout
February 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
TOMORROW- Friday, February 28th is BLACKOUT FRIDAY!
If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK!
Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore.
JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺
#24HourEconomicBlackout
If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK!
Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore.
JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺
#24HourEconomicBlackout