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@alkaay.bsky.social
maine communist. learning from birds. i've run campaigns around abolition, public power, and democracy reforms.
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I am gutted to learn of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social (Alice Wong’s) passing. She was always a warm friend, a wonderful spirit, and someone who fostered my own growth. She helped me see that, as a #disabled person with chronic illness, I matter—I am whole. I’ll be posting some of Alice’s work. ❤️ forever
November 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I am gutted to learn of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social (Alice Wong’s) passing. She was always a warm friend, a wonderful spirit, and someone who fostered my own growth. She helped me see that, as a #disabled person with chronic illness, I matter—I am whole. I’ll be posting some of Alice’s work. ❤️ forever
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I attended a meeting yesterday and it reminded me that every single organizer needs to get training on how to facilitate meetings. Truly. You lose more people through terrible meeting facilitation than I can express.
November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I attended a meeting yesterday and it reminded me that every single organizer needs to get training on how to facilitate meetings. Truly. You lose more people through terrible meeting facilitation than I can express.
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Sending love to everyone whose health care has been jeopardized by the Democratic cave-in. These Democratic elites will not be part of the solution. We must proceed with that understanding.
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Sending love to everyone whose health care has been jeopardized by the Democratic cave-in. These Democratic elites will not be part of the solution. We must proceed with that understanding.
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CONFIRMED: Georgia Democrats have won their first statewide elections for non-federal offices since *2006.*
The two Dem challengers, Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, have ousted two GOP Republican commissioners on the state's utility commission.
The two Dem challengers, Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, have ousted two GOP Republican commissioners on the state's utility commission.
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
CONFIRMED: Georgia Democrats have won their first statewide elections for non-federal offices since *2006.*
The two Dem challengers, Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, have ousted two GOP Republican commissioners on the state's utility commission.
The two Dem challengers, Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, have ousted two GOP Republican commissioners on the state's utility commission.
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Mainers reject voter ID proposal opting to maintain state voting laws mainemorningstar.com/2025/11/04/m...
Mainers reject voter ID proposal opting to maintain state voting laws • Maine Morning Star
Maine voters on Tuesday opted against requiring that photo identification be shown at the polls in future elections, in addition to other proposed changes to state election law. These changes were…
mainemorningstar.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Mainers reject voter ID proposal opting to maintain state voting laws mainemorningstar.com/2025/11/04/m...
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UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 5: Vito Marcantonio
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
November 4, 2025 at 4:14 AM
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 5: Vito Marcantonio
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
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New poll: UNH finds that November’s ballot measure in Maine that would greatly restrict mail voting, and impose voter ID, is *very* tight.
It’s 49% no, 48% yes. scholars.unh.edu/survey_cente...
One of the most suspenseful elections on November 4.
It’s 49% no, 48% yes. scholars.unh.edu/survey_cente...
One of the most suspenseful elections on November 4.
October 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
New poll: UNH finds that November’s ballot measure in Maine that would greatly restrict mail voting, and impose voter ID, is *very* tight.
It’s 49% no, 48% yes. scholars.unh.edu/survey_cente...
One of the most suspenseful elections on November 4.
It’s 49% no, 48% yes. scholars.unh.edu/survey_cente...
One of the most suspenseful elections on November 4.
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My publisher’s been very patient. I’m not doing everything I said I’d do to promote this book (out in a few weeks) because I’m an organizer in a city under federal attack. My days are full and emotionally exhausting. Any help getting the word out means a lot. It's a book people need right now.
Read This When Things Fall Apart by Kelly Hayes | Pilsen Community Books
A bundle of letters to activists and organizers on the frontlines in catastrophic times from Let This Radicalize You co-author Kelly Hayes In social movements, some heartbreaks are all but inevitable.
www.pilsencommunitybooks.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
My publisher’s been very patient. I’m not doing everything I said I’d do to promote this book (out in a few weeks) because I’m an organizer in a city under federal attack. My days are full and emotionally exhausting. Any help getting the word out means a lot. It's a book people need right now.
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I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
October 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
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Wells Police Department cancels contract with ICE mainemorningstar.com/briefs/wells...
Wells Police Department cancels contract with ICE • Maine Morning Star
Wells Police Department canceled its agreement with federal immigration authorities.
mainemorningstar.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Wells Police Department cancels contract with ICE mainemorningstar.com/briefs/wells...
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Another example of 'get in where you can get in' and everyone can do something of use... blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/16/a...
As Fear Keeps Some Inside Amid ICE Raids, Chicago Dog Walker Offers Free Pet Care
"Animals are very important to families. If I can help someone, even if it's just one person, I'm more than willing to do that," said Candice Nelson.
blockclubchicago.org
October 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Another example of 'get in where you can get in' and everyone can do something of use... blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/16/a...
Proudest moment of my life was getting a bill to close Maine's last youth prison to the desk of Gov. Mills.
She vetoed it. Then invited formerly incarcerated young people to meet with her, and yelled at them.
She will never get my vote.
She vetoed it. Then invited formerly incarcerated young people to meet with her, and yelled at them.
She will never get my vote.
October 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Proudest moment of my life was getting a bill to close Maine's last youth prison to the desk of Gov. Mills.
She vetoed it. Then invited formerly incarcerated young people to meet with her, and yelled at them.
She will never get my vote.
She vetoed it. Then invited formerly incarcerated young people to meet with her, and yelled at them.
She will never get my vote.
"over the years, i may have been throw off a few times, but like my daddy taught me, you always get right back on, like america"
-selena meyer, and also janet mills
-selena meyer, and also janet mills
October 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"over the years, i may have been throw off a few times, but like my daddy taught me, you always get right back on, like america"
-selena meyer, and also janet mills
-selena meyer, and also janet mills
My dear friend is living outside and Maine cold weather is here.
Can you help us get her housed for the next week? She is working tirelessly to find housing with her voucher. We just need to keep her alive another week to keep fighting.
The shelter is not an option for trans disabled people.
Can you help us get her housed for the next week? She is working tirelessly to find housing with her voucher. We just need to keep her alive another week to keep fighting.
The shelter is not an option for trans disabled people.
October 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
My dear friend is living outside and Maine cold weather is here.
Can you help us get her housed for the next week? She is working tirelessly to find housing with her voucher. We just need to keep her alive another week to keep fighting.
The shelter is not an option for trans disabled people.
Can you help us get her housed for the next week? She is working tirelessly to find housing with her voucher. We just need to keep her alive another week to keep fighting.
The shelter is not an option for trans disabled people.
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This will not happen unless the mayor directs CPD to arrest ICE in violation. At this point, he will discover why it is a problem that the CPD does not answer to the mayor. If only some well-organized movement in 2020 had pointed this out.
HAPPENING NOW — This morning, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing “ICE-free zones.”
“That means that city property and unwilling private businesses will no longer serve as grounds for these raids,” Johnson said to applause.
thetriibe.com/2025/10/mayo...
“That means that city property and unwilling private businesses will no longer serve as grounds for these raids,” Johnson said to applause.
thetriibe.com/2025/10/mayo...
Mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive order establishing ‘ICE-free zones’ • The TRiiBE
Johnson is calling for a full investigation into “all of the brutality” that federal agents have conducted this past week.
thetriibe.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This will not happen unless the mayor directs CPD to arrest ICE in violation. At this point, he will discover why it is a problem that the CPD does not answer to the mayor. If only some well-organized movement in 2020 had pointed this out.
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Okatsuka posted the censorship rules for the controversial comedy festival, noting how many "You can’t say anything anymore!" comedians have signed on.
www.avclub.com/riyadh-comed...
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Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka posts contract after turning down Riyadh Comedy Festival
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka posts contract after turning down Riyadh Comedy Festival
www.avclub.com
September 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Okatsuka posted the censorship rules for the controversial comedy festival, noting how many "You can’t say anything anymore!" comedians have signed on.
www.avclub.com/riyadh-comed...
www.avclub.com/riyadh-comed...
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several times we had houseguests for extended periods and one of my "leftist friends" asked me (nose turned all the way up) "don't you get tired of ppl being in your house?" i was so confused. mfs ain't got nowhere else to go. wym?"
y'all know i'm always studying the old folks & as my stability has crumbled, i think more abt boarding houses, multi-gen homes & shared housing.
it used to be the norm & needs to return asap
but all i keep hearing in my head are my "ion want people in my house..." friends
how do we survive this?
it used to be the norm & needs to return asap
but all i keep hearing in my head are my "ion want people in my house..." friends
how do we survive this?
do not let ppl go homeless bro
they are locking us the fuck up
they are locking us the fuck up
September 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
several times we had houseguests for extended periods and one of my "leftist friends" asked me (nose turned all the way up) "don't you get tired of ppl being in your house?" i was so confused. mfs ain't got nowhere else to go. wym?"
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Excellent reporting from Heated and Atmos.
It looks like some of the biggest investors in the anti-trans movement are fossil fuel billionaires who are trying to use trans issues to ensure that Republicans pass policies favorable to their industry.
heated.world/p/fossil-fue...
It looks like some of the biggest investors in the anti-trans movement are fossil fuel billionaires who are trying to use trans issues to ensure that Republicans pass policies favorable to their industry.
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Fossil fuel billionaires are bankrolling the anti-trans movement
An investigation shared exclusively with Atmos and HEATED finds that 80% of anti-trans organizations receive fossil fuel funding.
heated.world
September 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Excellent reporting from Heated and Atmos.
It looks like some of the biggest investors in the anti-trans movement are fossil fuel billionaires who are trying to use trans issues to ensure that Republicans pass policies favorable to their industry.
heated.world/p/fossil-fue...
It looks like some of the biggest investors in the anti-trans movement are fossil fuel billionaires who are trying to use trans issues to ensure that Republicans pass policies favorable to their industry.
heated.world/p/fossil-fue...
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I know it's hard to do but you have to tune out the constant & I mean constant torrent of criticisms on social media re: activism & organizing. If you don't, it can stop you from trying to do any activism or organizing. Most of the critics aren't doing any organizing themselves so keep trying things
September 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I know it's hard to do but you have to tune out the constant & I mean constant torrent of criticisms on social media re: activism & organizing. If you don't, it can stop you from trying to do any activism or organizing. Most of the critics aren't doing any organizing themselves so keep trying things
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Maine advocates warn federal court nominee threatens reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights mainemorningstar.com/2025/09/12/m...
Maine advocates warn federal court nominee threatens reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights • Maine Morning Star
A progressive coalition opposed Maine lawyer Joshua Dunlap's nomination for federal judge, saying he opposed abortion and marriage equality.
mainemorningstar.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Maine advocates warn federal court nominee threatens reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights mainemorningstar.com/2025/09/12/m...
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Obviously, there's bigger news happening right now, but Senate Republicans just voted against releasing the Epstein files. Every Democrat voted to release them. Susan Collins was the deciding vote to protect Trump and others named in the files.
September 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Obviously, there's bigger news happening right now, but Senate Republicans just voted against releasing the Epstein files. Every Democrat voted to release them. Susan Collins was the deciding vote to protect Trump and others named in the files.
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“We’re not even a voting rights advocacy organization, but we’ve had to become one,” says the director of the Maine Council on Aging. She is fighting a ballot measure that would restrict ballot access, greatly affecting older voters, this fall.
A Ballot Measure Targets Mail Voting in Maine
Question 1, on the November ballot, would set up a barrage of new restrictions on absentee ballots. This would considerably affect older voters and people with disabilities.
boltsmag.org
September 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
“We’re not even a voting rights advocacy organization, but we’ve had to become one,” says the director of the Maine Council on Aging. She is fighting a ballot measure that would restrict ballot access, greatly affecting older voters, this fall.
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Attended a conference held by my union and the president made apologist statements about why people voted for this, said workers are partners with bosses, and defends a union-AI project. Don’t romanticize unions. We need unions but there’s a lot of bad politics in them. Unions are what we make them.
September 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Attended a conference held by my union and the president made apologist statements about why people voted for this, said workers are partners with bosses, and defends a union-AI project. Don’t romanticize unions. We need unions but there’s a lot of bad politics in them. Unions are what we make them.