Colleen Bayerl Simmons
@cbayerlsimmons.bsky.social
Wordsmith. Social Justice. Creative. Organizer.
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Young American men volunteer for military service, knowing they may have to sacrifice their lives for their country.
But they didn't volunteer to sacrifice their futures to protect the President or Secretary of Defense from being convicted of crimes.
That's not the service for which we thank them.
But they didn't volunteer to sacrifice their futures to protect the President or Secretary of Defense from being convicted of crimes.
That's not the service for which we thank them.
December 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Young American men volunteer for military service, knowing they may have to sacrifice their lives for their country.
But they didn't volunteer to sacrifice their futures to protect the President or Secretary of Defense from being convicted of crimes.
That's not the service for which we thank them.
But they didn't volunteer to sacrifice their futures to protect the President or Secretary of Defense from being convicted of crimes.
That's not the service for which we thank them.
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Make Congress take action and unmask ICE!
Tell Congress: Require ICE to unmask and display clear identification
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Make Congress take action and unmask ICE!
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Maybe someone could ask the president not to post the all-clear on mass shootings before the suspect is in custody.
December 14, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Maybe someone could ask the president not to post the all-clear on mass shootings before the suspect is in custody.
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Fact-check: true
December 14, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Fact-check: true
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✍️ Dear Somali Minnesotans: We love you, and we’ve got you. 🤝
We’re not buying the scare tactics — not now, not ever.
We’ll stand with you and protect you while you pray.
📣 Because in Minnesota, we show up for our neighbors in times of need. No exceptions. #GreaterThanFear
We’re not buying the scare tactics — not now, not ever.
We’ll stand with you and protect you while you pray.
📣 Because in Minnesota, we show up for our neighbors in times of need. No exceptions. #GreaterThanFear
December 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
✍️ Dear Somali Minnesotans: We love you, and we’ve got you. 🤝
We’re not buying the scare tactics — not now, not ever.
We’ll stand with you and protect you while you pray.
📣 Because in Minnesota, we show up for our neighbors in times of need. No exceptions. #GreaterThanFear
We’re not buying the scare tactics — not now, not ever.
We’ll stand with you and protect you while you pray.
📣 Because in Minnesota, we show up for our neighbors in times of need. No exceptions. #GreaterThanFear
👊👊👊YOU GO!
Rep. Jasmine Crockett is running for US Senate.
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FULL: Texas State Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces run for Texas Senate
YouTube video by FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth
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December 9, 2025 at 4:46 AM
👊👊👊YOU GO!
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🚨MAJOR BREAKING: Rep. Jasmine Crockett just LAUNCHED her bid for the United States Senate, shaking up the entire Texas race.
Let’s do this, Jasmine! 😎✨
Let’s do this, Jasmine! 😎✨
December 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
🚨MAJOR BREAKING: Rep. Jasmine Crockett just LAUNCHED her bid for the United States Senate, shaking up the entire Texas race.
Let’s do this, Jasmine! 😎✨
Let’s do this, Jasmine! 😎✨
#Heroes #minnesota
These are real heroes. Thank you for your courage and dedication.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
These are real heroes. Thank you for your courage and dedication.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
‘Tinted windows and out-of-state plates’: How ICE watchers look for agents in their neighborhoods
Across the Twin Cities, ICE agents and activists are playing a high stakes cat-and-mouse game. The goal is to make their job as difficult as possible and protect their immigrant neighbors.
www.mprnews.org
December 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
#Heroes #minnesota
These are real heroes. Thank you for your courage and dedication.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
These are real heroes. Thank you for your courage and dedication.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Can’t stand in his shoes. #MarkKelly
December 7, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Can’t stand in his shoes. #MarkKelly
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Just imagine Mike Johnson’s face when we get this done.
Tell Congress to force a vote on extending ACA tax credits!
Tell Congress to force a vote on extending ACA tax credits!
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
November 30, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Just imagine Mike Johnson’s face when we get this done.
Tell Congress to force a vote on extending ACA tax credits!
Tell Congress to force a vote on extending ACA tax credits!
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Tell Congress: in the war against Putin’s aggression, there are not “fine people on both sides.”
Stand with Ukraine. Not with Putin.
Stand with Ukraine. Not with Putin.
Tell Congress: Stand with Ukraine over Russia
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
November 29, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Tell Congress: in the war against Putin’s aggression, there are not “fine people on both sides.”
Stand with Ukraine. Not with Putin.
Stand with Ukraine. Not with Putin.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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I cried when I heard this. National Guard—Not regular soldier. Not police. “Weekend warrior” serving in Washington DC to “help clean it up” per the whims of head of state who makes decisions based on knee jerk reactions and gut feelings. Has made our guard a symbol of oppression.
I am so sad.
I am so sad.
20 year-old National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom has died from her gunshot wounds. May she rest in peace.
November 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I cried when I heard this. National Guard—Not regular soldier. Not police. “Weekend warrior” serving in Washington DC to “help clean it up” per the whims of head of state who makes decisions based on knee jerk reactions and gut feelings. Has made our guard a symbol of oppression.
I am so sad.
I am so sad.
Aaaawwwwkkkward. Just walked out of a fancy liquor store where I had a spritzer sample from a bald white guy. As I entered the parking lot, I saw him and said “hey are you trying to get away from the crowd?“ The guy nodded his head. I’m 99% sure it was a different white bald guy.🙄🤷🏻♀️
November 26, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Aaaawwwwkkkward. Just walked out of a fancy liquor store where I had a spritzer sample from a bald white guy. As I entered the parking lot, I saw him and said “hey are you trying to get away from the crowd?“ The guy nodded his head. I’m 99% sure it was a different white bald guy.🙄🤷🏻♀️
Pardoning Turkeys. Oh yes, and the birds. 🦃
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Pardoning Turkeys. Oh yes, and the birds. 🦃
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Sen. Kelley is a highly decorated Naval aviator and astronaut.
Hegseth is a notorious drunk. He is most notable for his time as a weekend anchor on Fox.
Attempting to court martial Sen. Kelley will be a major embarrassment for Trump
Good read from Robert Reich
Sen. Kelley is a highly decorated Naval aviator and astronaut.
Hegseth is a notorious drunk. He is most notable for his time as a weekend anchor on Fox.
Attempting to court martial Sen. Kelley will be a major embarrassment for Trump
Good read from Robert Reich
Senator Mark E. Kelly, Patriot of Patriots
The contrast between him and Pete Hegseth or Trump couldn't be more larger
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Sen. Kelley is a highly decorated Naval aviator and astronaut.
Hegseth is a notorious drunk. He is most notable for his time as a weekend anchor on Fox.
Attempting to court martial Sen. Kelley will be a major embarrassment for Trump
Good read from Robert Reich
Sen. Kelley is a highly decorated Naval aviator and astronaut.
Hegseth is a notorious drunk. He is most notable for his time as a weekend anchor on Fox.
Attempting to court martial Sen. Kelley will be a major embarrassment for Trump
Good read from Robert Reich
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Any Questions?! 👇
November 26, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Any Questions?! 👇
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No matter how long I live after we get through this dark chapter, I will never get over the immorality, the amorality, the corruption, the criminality and the cruelty in service to one of the worst humans to ever walk the earth.
November 26, 2025 at 1:13 AM
No matter how long I live after we get through this dark chapter, I will never get over the immorality, the amorality, the corruption, the criminality and the cruelty in service to one of the worst humans to ever walk the earth.
November 26, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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I stand with Senator Mark Kelly.
November 26, 2025 at 6:25 AM
I stand with Senator Mark Kelly.
And why!why,when he can dine with kings, order random people arrested and forgiven sentenced criminals, WHY pick on NURSES!!!??? And no, i’m not really trying to make sense of this.It’s just he has so much power that this is like arresting kittens. Actually extremely educated and necessary kittens 🤷🏻♀️
TRUTH, RIGHT HERE…👇
5 years ago (during Covid) nurses were all national heroes.
Now the Trump administration won't even recognize them as professionals…let alone ‘heroes.’
Just another lying betrayal from Trump.
They stood by us, and now, we must stand by them!
WHO AGREES?! 🤚
5 years ago (during Covid) nurses were all national heroes.
Now the Trump administration won't even recognize them as professionals…let alone ‘heroes.’
Just another lying betrayal from Trump.
They stood by us, and now, we must stand by them!
WHO AGREES?! 🤚
November 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
And why!why,when he can dine with kings, order random people arrested and forgiven sentenced criminals, WHY pick on NURSES!!!??? And no, i’m not really trying to make sense of this.It’s just he has so much power that this is like arresting kittens. Actually extremely educated and necessary kittens 🤷🏻♀️
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Rep. Sykes is proud to be the 34th signature on the discharge petition to demand a vote to extend the Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits, which 29,000 people in #OH13 rely on to keep their healthcare premium costs down.
November 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Rep. Sykes is proud to be the 34th signature on the discharge petition to demand a vote to extend the Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits, which 29,000 people in #OH13 rely on to keep their healthcare premium costs down.