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Brooke Mels
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Jurisprudence nerd and Georgia legislative advocate

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wolfwoman1951.bsky.social
Please save him
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sassysister27.bsky.social 💋SassyAss💋Sister🔥🔱ValkyrieQueen🔱❤️‍🔥🥷Resistance Fighter👊 📎 @sassysister27.bsky.social · 2d
🆘Euth Listed

My humans failed me miserably
They betrayed my trust by dumping me in this Death Camp
I’m lost & confused why did they do this to me. I need to be loved & valued so I can trust again
I’m just a puppy & NYCACC is going 2 murder me because I’m a baby
🙏Pls Repost for a foster to save me!
November 26, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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ruwaromman.bsky.social
Georgia needs a leader who will be honest about who is the cause of the challenges we face and who can mobilize a movement to deliver results.

Thanks to @rpaynereport.bsky.social at Salon for highlighting why this race matters and why change is overdue.
A mock-up of a Salon article displayed over a background of Ruwa Romman supporters holding campaign signs. The article preview shows Ruwa Romman speaking at a podium with a “No Kings” sign, wearing a hijab and blazer. The headline reads: “Ruwa Romman’s case for economic populism in Georgia.” A quote graphic from Salon placed over a photo of five young volunteers wearing “Team Ruwa for Georgia” shirts, standing together and smiling. The quote discusses affordability and the importance of naming the culprits behind rising prices.
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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cpt.janey.gay
Rent + late fee is due tomorrow, could we get a little boost? 🤞🥺🤞
#MutualAid
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November 7, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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taniel.bsky.social
In an upcoming mayor runoff in Georgia, a Democratic lawmaker in Georgia has endorsed the Republican mayor (and former chair of the state GOP) over his Democratic challenger, on the grounds that the Democrat is too critical of Israel: www.11alive.com/article/news...
November 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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petefullerga.bsky.social
Gorgeous afternoon to do a little overtime canvassing for this HD121 special election.
Eric is a great candidate and will be an amazing new member of the Ga House. If you’re in that district we need you out there now! #gapol
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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ruwaromman.bsky.social
This Labor Appreciation Day, thank you to every union fighting for Georgia workers in a state ranked the worst for unions. Your organizing protects our future. When we fight, we win.

Join the movement now at ruwaforgeorgia.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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ruwaromman.bsky.social
My first speech as a gubernatorial candidate was at UNITE HERE Local 23 because unions are one of the most effective ways to fight corporate greed and special interests.

Everyone deserves a fair chance against policies that leave us behind.
November 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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petefullerga.bsky.social
McBath and Bishop the Ga reps who went along with the Republican socialism scare.
Absolutely ridiculous in 2025 to do this. Fam - they gonna call you names either way. Why are you helping them with it?

www.newsweek.com/full-list-of...
Full list of Democrats voting to condemn socialism as Zohran Mamdani comes to town
The House of Representatives voted on a resolution condemning socialism ahead of President Trump's meeting with Zohran Mamdani.
www.newsweek.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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ruwaromman.bsky.social
So here’s the deal, my voice is still gone which means I can’t do call time and we’re already behind. So, let’s do an AMA. I’ll answer questions until the evening but I’ve got some asks for y’all too!
Picture of a white woman in a black and tan head are with a black and white jacket holding a “I’m not yelling I’m Palestinian” mug
November 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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marghoul.bsky.social
Could we get this circulated again? I'm so sorry to ask but I had to push my root canal back a week because I couldn't afford it. I'm still going back-and-forth with the bank about fixing my situation. It's exhausting and I'm a bit broken at the moment to be honest. Any help would be amazing. Ty🖤🖤🖤
marghoul.bsky.social Marghoul @marghoul.bsky.social · 14d
Hi y'all I very prematurely closed my old gfm and I've started a new one. Things are quite dire and it's looking like I'm going to need to hire a lawyer which I can't afford. Your help would mean the world to me truly.

CA: @margotlaine
Venmo: @marghoul
Donate to Help Margot Recover from Financial Crisis, organized by Margot Laine
Hi, it's me, Margot. This is my situation. About two months ago, all of my savi… Margot Laine needs your support for Help Margot Recover from Financial Crisis
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November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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timmarchman.bsky.social
WIRED is hiring for a senior politics reporter who will write our weekly newsletter; detailed job description below. This role will be based in New York or DC and report to me; the salary range is $95,000 - $132,000. condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CondeC...
WIRED seeks an experienced journalist to cover national politics, particularly the Trump administration’s efforts to remake the federal government and how other power centers—Congress, tech oligarchs, and more—are responding. In this role, you’ll be responsible for breaking news consistently. We’re less interested in horse race drama than we are in the people making consequential decisions, whether in the White House, among local and national Democrats, or Silicon Valley, and the logic guiding their actions. To succeed in this role, you should be deeply sourced at both the top and working levels of government and politics and intimately familiar with the operational mechanics of the federal government; you will ideally also have good sourcing in and understanding of the tech industry. You should have a proven ability to deliver scoops, exclusives, and stories that can’t be found anywhere else. We’re interested in hard news and the ability to put new information into a broader context. A large part of this role is writing a politics-focused newsletter every week; the ideal candidate will understand how to leverage their reporting to attract and retain subscribers, engage audiences, and drive reader loyalty in a competitive news landscape. In addition to breaking news and regular newsletter sends, there are opportunities to work on long-form feature stories and collaborate with reporters across our coverage areas as part of this role as well. You should also be prepared to engage in a wide range of storytelling formats, such as social, podcasts, video series, and live events. This senior writer will report to WIRED’s Director, Politics, Science, and Security, and will be part of a growing and increasingly global newsroom of smart, kind, collaborative, and well-informed colleagues who are always brimming with ideas and eager to help each other out. This role is in-office (4 days/week) and will be based in our New York or Washington, DC offices.
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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samformarietta.bsky.social
Fun fact: Your favorite mayoral candidate isn’t even eligible to serve on the Boards and Commissions in Marietta. You have to be at least 25 years old to serve.

Maybe it’s time we change that.
samformarietta.bsky.social Sam Foster @samformarietta.bsky.social · 7d
Please run for municipal seats. Mayor. City Council. School Board. We need people who care.

And if running isn’t your thing, volunteer on our Boards and Commissions. If you’re passionate about affordable housing, apply for the Marietta Housing Authority.
👉🏿 www.mariettaga.gov/152/Boards-C...
November 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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pinkrangerlb.bsky.social
Recently picked up a few cases defending queer or trans people facing felony charges and dangerous incarceration conditions. I’m taking these cases pro bono and low bono, so it would really really help me fight for these clients if you’re able to donate.

www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-...
Donate to Help Fund Lyra's Pro Bono Cases, organized by Lyra LB
Hi! I'm Lyra, @pinkrangerlb on twitter. I'm a trans woman lawyer in Atlanta! While I am not a … Lyra LB needs your support for Help Fund Lyra's Pro Bono Cases
www.gofundme.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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xadaa.bsky.social
Today, November 20th, is the International Trans Day of Remembrance; and amidst the near constant attacks on trans people from all sides I think its a day to remember, but also to support those who are struggling. Support trans artists, give to mutual aid, speak out in support, take fucking action.
November 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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rainbowrightshq.bsky.social
🚨⚠️ Stay Safe out there ATL friends ⚠️🚨

⚠️¡Atención! Hay una alta probabilidad de redadas de ICE el jueves y el viernes en Atlanta. ¡Difundan la información!⚠️

Photo Credit:@mag4pie
November 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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madycast.com
99% of trans people I've met feel exactly this way
junlper.beer onion person @junlper.beer · Oct 27
despite all the fear mongering about trans people and the attempts to abandon and actively harm us from both political parties in the US, transitioning is still the greatest decision i’ve ever made, only regret i have is not doing it younger, and that it has only made my life infinitely better
October 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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bsonblast.bsky.social
Hi friends 👋🏾 I'm raising funds for North Kordofan ERR, which is in dire need of support.

The situation in areas like Bara, Sheikan & Alrahad is extremely dire. Summary in the thread below.

Every little bit helps: paypal.me/BSonblast
Ven/Cash: BSonblast

#KeepEyesOnSudan
Pay Sara Elhassan using PayPal.Me
Go to paypal.me/BSonblast and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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transnews.network
In February, @madycast.com reported that some sexual violence nonprofits had quietly erased trans victims of abuse from their websites, out of fear of Trump.

The story went viral and was picked up by other outlets. One org restored resources, and told us that our reporting spurred the reversal.
Capitulation: RAINN, NSVRC, and NCMEC Remove Nearly All Mentions of Trans and Nonbinary People
Three sexual abuse nonprofits have removed all or nearly all mentions of trans people from their blogs and articles. All three receive federal funding, but are independent organizations.
transnews.network
October 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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transnews.network
Australia, March 2025: The hate and sexual violence against immigrant trans women extends across the globe.

At least eight trans women have been held in one Australian male detention center between Oct 2024 and March 2025.

One woman says agents looked through intimate photos on her phone.
Trans woman told she would be taken to hotel ended up in detention centre
A trans woman visiting from the Philippines says she had intimate photos searched through on her phone by authorities at Sydney International Airport, before being detained at Villawood Immigration De...
www.abc.net.au
November 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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thefreeradical.org
after several long, long years of being freelance, i finally have a w2 gig, at an outlet i helped found no less!
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Please consider supporting me on SubscribeStar, this obviously is a major income loss and I am not sure if I will be able to recover from it if things do not go smoothly

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November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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still looking for a job and have had very little work this month — feel free to support me by shopping at wovenalyssum.com .

if the jewelry i make isn’t your cup of tea you can also help me by donating directly to

C - $permanentalien
V - @permanentalien
PP - @AlyssumBorges

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October 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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alexwenzel.bsky.social
I was in grad school for three years before our union and two years after it. In the first three, after more than a year of internal advocacy and negotiation*, our program's stipend went from $32k to $33k. After a 5 week strike, that became $44k (now $50k in final contract year)**
thefreeradical.org Mira (SPOOKYNOUNS IN BIO) @thefreeradical.org · 15d
friendly reminder that nondisruptive protests don't work. ask yourself: if you were a corrupt politician, would u listen to:

A. the people scheduling a few one-off peaceful couple hour gatherings that give you good press

B. the people outside your house with rocks and torches demanding change now
November 13, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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juliusgoat.bsky.social
"Morals are bad because they won't help your cause," an article by someone who hates your cause and wants your cause to fail.
The Left's New Moralism Will Backfire under Trump progressives have embraced the rhetoric of "moral clarity." It won't help their cause. By Thomas Chatterton Williams
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
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Trump administration prepares to fire worker for TV interview about SNAP
The USDA employee warned that the shutdown could have negative impacts on the millions of Americans who rely on the federal government to put food on the table.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM