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Christa
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AR Native 🐗
📍Sacramento
welp, it passed committee and will likely pass the full house, so I guess we will find out how they feel one day!
They also both made the great point that, while Republicans enjoy control of the state government right now, that won’t be the case forever. The pendulum will swing back eventually. How will they feel when the shoe is on the other foot? #arleg #arpx
March 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
All three of the anti-direct democracy bills I mentioned here are now law in Arkansas. If you’re an Arkansan, your right to participate in the initiative petition process is weaker than ever. And Republicans are considering several more bills to make it even weaker.
Arkansas lawmakers are considering a handful of bills that will make it harder (if not impossible) for regular, grassroots Arkansans to participate in direct democracy. Three bills—SB207, SB208, SB211—would add MORE barriers to the already difficult citizen-led ballot initiative process. 🧵 #arpx
March 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
SB209 would make it easier for the Arkansas Secretary of State to disqualify signatures (even valid ones) on initiative petitions. So far, the two people who have spoken against the bill in committee are conservative. This isn’t a partisan issue! Why won’t our legislators listen?
March 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Arkansas lawmakers are considering a handful of bills that will make it harder (if not impossible) for regular, grassroots Arkansans to participate in direct democracy. Three bills—SB207, SB208, SB211—would add MORE barriers to the already difficult citizen-led ballot initiative process. 🧵 #arpx
February 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Reposted by Christa
Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.

This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.

Auschwitz took time.
January 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I canceled my Walmart+ and became a Costco member today! 🎉
NOW: More than 98% of #Costco shareholders have just rejected an anti-DEI measure

The attempt to force Costco to audit their #DEI work was by an anti-inclusion lobby group:

"The proponent's broader agenda is not reducing risk for the Company but abolition of diversity initiatives." - Costco Board
January 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Remember when we were told Project 2025 isn’t Trump’s agenda? This is the 1964 executive order he rescinded yesterday.
January 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Reposted by Christa
NIH funding supports the vast majority of all biomedical research in the United States. Virtually every advance in American medicine and biological science comes from NIH. This is a blow against American science.

Call Congress, 202-224-3121.
All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
January 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Sitting member of Congress calling for the deportation of a U.S. citizen giving a sermon based on her faith.
January 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
WWJD amirite?
NEWSMAX: Why should other states be bailing out California for choosing the wrong people to run their state?

TUBERVILLE: We shouldn't be ... they don't deserve anything to be honest with you unless they show us they're gonna make some changes.
January 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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“Shelter workers said critical supplies are needed due to the influx of animals including food, water bowls, extra large crates and blankets. Anyone able to donate these items can drop them off at the donation bin located at the shelter’s front parking lot.” ktla.com/news/local-n...
Help needed as injured animals arrive at Pasadena Humane Society due to wildfire
As the deadly Eaton Fire continues burning in Los Angeles County, Pasadena Humane is seeking help as a large number of animals are being evacuated. Over 100 animals arrived at the organization on W…
ktla.com
January 9, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Wildfires are actively raging in the second biggest city in the country, destroying homes and entire communities. Trump and Elon are using this moment to dunk on their political opponents. All they can think about is how this helps them gain more power. It’s truly disgusting to watch.
January 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Darkest timeline for sure.
Breaking news: President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he plans to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) as attorney general and Tulsi Gabbard, a former congresswoman from Hawaii, as director of national intelligence.

Follow live updates:
Live updates: Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence
Get the latest news on the transition to the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump and a new Congress.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 13, 2024 at 8:50 PM