Carol McLeister
@cmcleister.bsky.social
And love, always love
December 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
And love, always love
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Last year after the election, I reflected: "When we fight, we win—but sometimes the fight takes awhile."
Last night, we saw Democratic victories across our nation. I am so proud of these enthusiastic, principled, inspirational leaders who will continue to fight for our nation, ideals, and progress.
Last night, we saw Democratic victories across our nation. I am so proud of these enthusiastic, principled, inspirational leaders who will continue to fight for our nation, ideals, and progress.
November 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Last year after the election, I reflected: "When we fight, we win—but sometimes the fight takes awhile."
Last night, we saw Democratic victories across our nation. I am so proud of these enthusiastic, principled, inspirational leaders who will continue to fight for our nation, ideals, and progress.
Last night, we saw Democratic victories across our nation. I am so proud of these enthusiastic, principled, inspirational leaders who will continue to fight for our nation, ideals, and progress.
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Don’t let anyone tell you it couldn’t happen here - it already is.
A United States Senate investigation has identified more than 500 credible reports of human rights abuses in US immigration detention since January, including alarming allegations of mistreatment of pregnant women and children.
Senate Probe Uncovers Allegations of Widespread Abuse in ICE Custody
Led by US senator Jon Ossoff, the investigation cites hundreds of reports since January, including accounts of miscarriages, child neglect, and sexual abuse at ICE detention centers in dozens of state...
www.wired.com
August 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Don’t let anyone tell you it couldn’t happen here - it already is.
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The courageous Texas Democrats have called for a national day of action on Saturday. We’re backing them up to protest Trump’s effort to rig electoral maps and steal the 2026 election.
Find an event near you or host a protest: www.fightthetrumptakeover.com?SQF_source=i...
Find an event near you or host a protest: www.fightthetrumptakeover.com?SQF_source=i...
August 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The courageous Texas Democrats have called for a national day of action on Saturday. We’re backing them up to protest Trump’s effort to rig electoral maps and steal the 2026 election.
Find an event near you or host a protest: www.fightthetrumptakeover.com?SQF_source=i...
Find an event near you or host a protest: www.fightthetrumptakeover.com?SQF_source=i...
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This tool helps you support public radio and TV stations that will lose 50% or more of their funding from Congress' cuts: adoptastation.org
Adopt A Station - Rescue Public Media
Help preserve independent journalism and community programming across America by adopting a public media station. Congress has voted to rescind public media's funding.
adoptastation.org
July 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This tool helps you support public radio and TV stations that will lose 50% or more of their funding from Congress' cuts: adoptastation.org
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NEW -- Monday's vote to override the governor's budget vetoes will be TIGHT‼️
Contact this list of #Ohio legislators: open.substack.com/pub/rachelco...
Tell them to skip the vote!
Contact this list of #Ohio legislators: open.substack.com/pub/rachelco...
Tell them to skip the vote!
Tell your Ohio rep to skip Monday's veto override vote
Far-right Ohio legislators are struggling to find enough votes to override the Republican governor’s budget vetoes.
open.substack.com
July 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
NEW -- Monday's vote to override the governor's budget vetoes will be TIGHT‼️
Contact this list of #Ohio legislators: open.substack.com/pub/rachelco...
Tell them to skip the vote!
Contact this list of #Ohio legislators: open.substack.com/pub/rachelco...
Tell them to skip the vote!
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Jon and Clara Mattei unpack the nature of government intervention in the economy.
July 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Jon and Clara Mattei unpack the nature of government intervention in the economy.
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ACTION NEEDED -- The #Ohio House is pausing their Summer break and returning for a one-day Session on 7/21 ‼️ 🚨
open.substack.com/pub/rachelco...
@howthingsworkoh.bsky.social
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@howthingsworkoh.bsky.social
ALERT — Ohio House Session scheduled for July!
They're coming back to ruin everyone's Summer...
open.substack.com
July 9, 2025 at 3:34 AM
ACTION NEEDED -- The #Ohio House is pausing their Summer break and returning for a one-day Session on 7/21 ‼️ 🚨
open.substack.com/pub/rachelco...
@howthingsworkoh.bsky.social
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@howthingsworkoh.bsky.social
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Today they have crossed a deep red line.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
June 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Today they have crossed a deep red line.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
Be safe this weekend friends
June 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Be safe this weekend friends
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How long until the headline is Deadly infectious diseases making a comeback?
www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
RFK Jr. Ousts All of CDC's Vaccine Advisors
Kennedy says the move will restore trust in vaccine science; one health group called it a 'coup'
www.medpagetoday.com
June 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
How long until the headline is Deadly infectious diseases making a comeback?
www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
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I wouldn't be out there if I didn't believe that America can come through this moment, if each of us is prepared to play our role in demanding and delivering a better future.
May 15, 2025 at 1:26 AM
I wouldn't be out there if I didn't believe that America can come through this moment, if each of us is prepared to play our role in demanding and delivering a better future.
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There are two sections of #Ohio's budget bill that could END #Medicaid expansion statewide
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Help us save lives. Help remove these sections: bit.ly/SaveOhioMedicaid
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Help us save lives. Help remove these sections: bit.ly/SaveOhioMedicaid
May 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
There are two sections of #Ohio's budget bill that could END #Medicaid expansion statewide
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Help us save lives. Help remove these sections: bit.ly/SaveOhioMedicaid
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Help us save lives. Help remove these sections: bit.ly/SaveOhioMedicaid
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TESTIMONY NEEDED — Help save #Ohio libraries! 📚👩🏫🖨
HOW TO submit testimony: bit.ly/SaveOhioLibraries
HOW TO submit testimony: bit.ly/SaveOhioLibraries
May 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
TESTIMONY NEEDED — Help save #Ohio libraries! 📚👩🏫🖨
HOW TO submit testimony: bit.ly/SaveOhioLibraries
HOW TO submit testimony: bit.ly/SaveOhioLibraries
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April 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
A very worthy cause. I know there are lots of agencies struggling to provide vital services to our most vulnerable neighbors. If refugees and immigrants are a cause special to you, please consider CRIS in as they near end of their fundraiser. 92% goal reached www.givesignup.org/Race/OH/Colu...
Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS) Enduring Welcome Fund: $100K in 100 Days
2025 marks 30 years of Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS) serving as a beacon of welcome in Central Ohio. We are simultaneously reflecting on three decades of service and preparing for th...
www.givesignup.org
April 24, 2025 at 2:47 AM
A very worthy cause. I know there are lots of agencies struggling to provide vital services to our most vulnerable neighbors. If refugees and immigrants are a cause special to you, please consider CRIS in as they near end of their fundraiser. 92% goal reached www.givesignup.org/Race/OH/Colu...
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Who knew that Justice Amy Coney Barrett would be one of the ones that would help save our Democracy. Yet, here we are.
April 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Who knew that Justice Amy Coney Barrett would be one of the ones that would help save our Democracy. Yet, here we are.
April 18,1775 riders warned of British plans to arrest Revolution leaders, destroy supplies & crush rebellion. A timely reminder. A call to action to resist tyranny/oligarchy, to defend democracy & freedoms hard-won in 250 yrs now under assault. Hold your light high, warn others & be ready to stand.
April 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
April 18,1775 riders warned of British plans to arrest Revolution leaders, destroy supplies & crush rebellion. A timely reminder. A call to action to resist tyranny/oligarchy, to defend democracy & freedoms hard-won in 250 yrs now under assault. Hold your light high, warn others & be ready to stand.
"a1originalsauce You heard her. Every school should have access to A.1." I love this😆
April 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"a1originalsauce You heard her. Every school should have access to A.1." I love this😆
Ever heard the expression Cutting off your nose to spite your face? www.10tv.com/article/news...
Ohio State president releases statement after 7 students lose F-1 visas: 'We were not formally notified'
Carter says the university was not formally notified of the federal government's actions. The university was also not told why the students' visas were revoked.
www.10tv.com
April 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Ever heard the expression Cutting off your nose to spite your face? www.10tv.com/article/news...
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Yesterday, we sent a historically big message to Trump, Musk, and the GOP — and we also sent a signal to all those who agree with us but have spent the last few months feeling shaken, hopeless, and afraid. #handsoff
April 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Yesterday, we sent a historically big message to Trump, Musk, and the GOP — and we also sent a signal to all those who agree with us but have spent the last few months feeling shaken, hopeless, and afraid. #handsoff
Honored to stand up and speak out next to more than 4,000 of my Columbus neighbors and along with the millions of other across the USA and around the world. #50501movement
#Indivisible #WomensMarch
#Indivisible #WomensMarch
April 6, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Honored to stand up and speak out next to more than 4,000 of my Columbus neighbors and along with the millions of other across the USA and around the world. #50501movement
#Indivisible #WomensMarch
#Indivisible #WomensMarch
Way to go Rep Luna! www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb....
Opinion | Mike Johnson's humiliating loss shows how weak he is without Trump
Johnson took a big blow in the battle over proxy voting for new parents.
www.msnbc.com
April 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Way to go Rep Luna! www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb....
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Big turnout for other "empty chair" town hall, this time for the two AWOL Ohio senators in Columbus www.facebook.com/christinapao...
March 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Big turnout for other "empty chair" town hall, this time for the two AWOL Ohio senators in Columbus www.facebook.com/christinapao...