Bendy (She/her)
@bendy-esq.bsky.social
Attorney, former nurse; disabled from Ehlers-danlos.
LGBTQ+ 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈
I support M4A, bodily autonomy & equal rights for all born humans. #BlackHistoryMonth
LGBTQ+ 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈
I support M4A, bodily autonomy & equal rights for all born humans. #BlackHistoryMonth
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🧵A disabled U.S. veteran and citizen was violently detained during a federal immigration raid in Camarillo.
George Retes, 25, works security at the farm where the raid took place. His family says he was not protesting—just trying to leave—when ICE broke his window, pepper-sprayed him & took him.
George Retes, 25, works security at the farm where the raid took place. His family says he was not protesting—just trying to leave—when ICE broke his window, pepper-sprayed him & took him.
July 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
🧵A disabled U.S. veteran and citizen was violently detained during a federal immigration raid in Camarillo.
George Retes, 25, works security at the farm where the raid took place. His family says he was not protesting—just trying to leave—when ICE broke his window, pepper-sprayed him & took him.
George Retes, 25, works security at the farm where the raid took place. His family says he was not protesting—just trying to leave—when ICE broke his window, pepper-sprayed him & took him.
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Right-wing terrorist assassin Vance Boelter has been confirmed to be a big supporter of Trump and ultra right-wing Christian nationalist groups with an extreme anti-choice agenda. He's still on the lam.
Trump instigated this.
Trump instigated this.
June 14, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Right-wing terrorist assassin Vance Boelter has been confirmed to be a big supporter of Trump and ultra right-wing Christian nationalist groups with an extreme anti-choice agenda. He's still on the lam.
Trump instigated this.
Trump instigated this.
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US Veterans peacefully protesting Trump’s military birthday parade arrested at Capitol Hill. This is the moment a 80+ year old US veteran is taken away in handcuffs for practicing his 1st Amendment right. #3E #NoKings #NoKingsProtests (🎥 @gregjstoker.bsky.social )
June 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
US Veterans peacefully protesting Trump’s military birthday parade arrested at Capitol Hill. This is the moment a 80+ year old US veteran is taken away in handcuffs for practicing his 1st Amendment right. #3E #NoKings #NoKingsProtests (🎥 @gregjstoker.bsky.social )
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June 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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No better way to build morale in the military than forcing troops to march down largely empty streets in a thunderstorm to celebrate a draft dodger’s birthday
June 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
No better way to build morale in the military than forcing troops to march down largely empty streets in a thunderstorm to celebrate a draft dodger’s birthday
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hm. maybe making that deal with trump wasn't such a bright idea after all...
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
More partners leave Paul Weiss to join new law firm
Two more partners have left law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison to join a new litigation firm launched late last month by Karen Dunn and others.
www.reuters.com
June 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
hm. maybe making that deal with trump wasn't such a bright idea after all...
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
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"My name is Greta Thunberg and I am from Sweden. If you see this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel."
June 9, 2025 at 12:52 AM
"My name is Greta Thunberg and I am from Sweden. If you see this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped in international waters by the Israeli occupational forces, or forces that support Israel."
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This is a pre-planned operation in LA!
June 8, 2025 at 3:17 AM
This is a pre-planned operation in LA!
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ICE vs. Citizens of LA
June 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
ICE vs. Citizens of LA
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ICE crossed a line in LA
June 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
ICE crossed a line in LA
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What we're seeing in LA is just the start. This is going to be a long hot summer. Prepare accordingly.
I fully expect civil unrest to start kicking into high gear by late May early June as the scale of these actions start to hit everyone. This summer is make or break for this country. If you have the means to leave, I advise you make those plans now. This won't end well.
June 7, 2025 at 11:42 PM
What we're seeing in LA is just the start. This is going to be a long hot summer. Prepare accordingly.
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There is no bigger story right now than the White House asserting that California residents are in a state "of rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States."
Department of Defense Security for the Protection of Department of Homeland Security Functions
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
www.whitehouse.gov
June 8, 2025 at 2:59 AM
There is no bigger story right now than the White House asserting that California residents are in a state "of rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States."
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Gov. Gavin Newsom said on social media that California National Guard was being taken over by the federal government “not because there is a shortage of law enforcement, but because they want a spectacle.”
June 8, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Gov. Gavin Newsom said on social media that California National Guard was being taken over by the federal government “not because there is a shortage of law enforcement, but because they want a spectacle.”
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If you are National Guard or Active Duty military and you are being ordered to violate the constitutional rights of US citizens then this is the number to the GI Rights Hotline.
There is support. You don’t have to go through with it. 877-447-4487
There is support. You don’t have to go through with it. 877-447-4487
June 8, 2025 at 1:46 AM
If you are National Guard or Active Duty military and you are being ordered to violate the constitutional rights of US citizens then this is the number to the GI Rights Hotline.
There is support. You don’t have to go through with it. 877-447-4487
There is support. You don’t have to go through with it. 877-447-4487
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The White House has posted a new executive order authorizing the federalization of the National Guard to support DHS and ICE functions.
The most serious indication is the inclusion of “rebellion against the authority of the Government.” www.whitehouse.gov/presidentia...
1/8
The most serious indication is the inclusion of “rebellion against the authority of the Government.” www.whitehouse.gov/presidentia...
1/8
June 8, 2025 at 3:35 AM
The White House has posted a new executive order authorizing the federalization of the National Guard to support DHS and ICE functions.
The most serious indication is the inclusion of “rebellion against the authority of the Government.” www.whitehouse.gov/presidentia...
1/8
The most serious indication is the inclusion of “rebellion against the authority of the Government.” www.whitehouse.gov/presidentia...
1/8
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Note from a human rights lawyer to members of the U.S. military: If directed to execute illegal orders, remember, declaring “I was just following orders” was not a valid defense during the Nuremberg trials, & it won’t be here either.
Your oath is to the US Constitution—not to a 34X convicted felon.
Your oath is to the US Constitution—not to a 34X convicted felon.
June 8, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Note from a human rights lawyer to members of the U.S. military: If directed to execute illegal orders, remember, declaring “I was just following orders” was not a valid defense during the Nuremberg trials, & it won’t be here either.
Your oath is to the US Constitution—not to a 34X convicted felon.
Your oath is to the US Constitution—not to a 34X convicted felon.
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June 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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This is going to be a different type of campaign.
Because when you’re going after Medicaid and even ripping food away from hungry kids, all to cut taxes for donors and corporate lobbyists, we’re not pulling punches.
I hope you’ll join us:
secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_a...
Because when you’re going after Medicaid and even ripping food away from hungry kids, all to cut taxes for donors and corporate lobbyists, we’re not pulling punches.
I hope you’ll join us:
secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_a...
Elect Annie Andrews
Donate to send Annie to the Senate!
secure.actblue.com
May 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
This is going to be a different type of campaign.
Because when you’re going after Medicaid and even ripping food away from hungry kids, all to cut taxes for donors and corporate lobbyists, we’re not pulling punches.
I hope you’ll join us:
secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_a...
Because when you’re going after Medicaid and even ripping food away from hungry kids, all to cut taxes for donors and corporate lobbyists, we’re not pulling punches.
I hope you’ll join us:
secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_a...
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I'm Dr. Annie Andrews. I’m a pediatrician, not a politician. But either way I know how to handle people who are full of sh*t.
Today I am announcing my campaign for US Senate to replace Lindsey Graham. Share this if you're with me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8wM...
Today I am announcing my campaign for US Senate to replace Lindsey Graham. Share this if you're with me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8wM...
Annie Andrews Launch Video: "Unafraid"
YouTube video by Annie Andrews
www.youtube.com
May 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I'm Dr. Annie Andrews. I’m a pediatrician, not a politician. But either way I know how to handle people who are full of sh*t.
Today I am announcing my campaign for US Senate to replace Lindsey Graham. Share this if you're with me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8wM...
Today I am announcing my campaign for US Senate to replace Lindsey Graham. Share this if you're with me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8wM...
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Lawrence just got the CBO score on the bill the Rs want to pass tonight.
It cuts
500 BILLION FROM MEDICARE!
Medicare!!!
Just called my R congresscreep and screamed bloody murder into the machine!
YOU CALL YOURS.
We have to stop this insanity!
Congressional switchboard:
202-224-3121
It cuts
500 BILLION FROM MEDICARE!
Medicare!!!
Just called my R congresscreep and screamed bloody murder into the machine!
YOU CALL YOURS.
We have to stop this insanity!
Congressional switchboard:
202-224-3121
May 21, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Lawrence just got the CBO score on the bill the Rs want to pass tonight.
It cuts
500 BILLION FROM MEDICARE!
Medicare!!!
Just called my R congresscreep and screamed bloody murder into the machine!
YOU CALL YOURS.
We have to stop this insanity!
Congressional switchboard:
202-224-3121
It cuts
500 BILLION FROM MEDICARE!
Medicare!!!
Just called my R congresscreep and screamed bloody murder into the machine!
YOU CALL YOURS.
We have to stop this insanity!
Congressional switchboard:
202-224-3121
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The children's series has found a new streaming home — Netflix, PBS stations and PBS KIDS will air new episodes on the same day. And Netflix will also run 90 hours from the Sesame Street library.
How to get to Sesame Street? Kids can now head to Netflix as well as PBS
The children's series has found a new streaming home — Netflix, PBS stations and PBS KIDS will air new episodes on the same day. And Netflix will also run 90 hours from the Sesame Street library.
www.npr.org
May 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The children's series has found a new streaming home — Netflix, PBS stations and PBS KIDS will air new episodes on the same day. And Netflix will also run 90 hours from the Sesame Street library.
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The Rules Committee meets at 1 AM on Tuesday night/ Wednesday morning to ram through this disastrous bill. Why? Because they don't want you to see them ripping healthcare from millions of Americans.
You do not hold a hearing for a bill at 1 AM unless you're completely ashamed of it.
You do not hold a hearing for a bill at 1 AM unless you're completely ashamed of it.
May 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The Rules Committee meets at 1 AM on Tuesday night/ Wednesday morning to ram through this disastrous bill. Why? Because they don't want you to see them ripping healthcare from millions of Americans.
You do not hold a hearing for a bill at 1 AM unless you're completely ashamed of it.
You do not hold a hearing for a bill at 1 AM unless you're completely ashamed of it.
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My statement on the charges filed against me:
May 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
My statement on the charges filed against me:
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I stand with Rep. LaMonica McIver.
This is a political stunt—point blank.
This is a political stunt—point blank.
May 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I stand with Rep. LaMonica McIver.
This is a political stunt—point blank.
This is a political stunt—point blank.