ericawest.bsky.social
@ericawest.bsky.social
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I have been hearing from people that they have been having issues accessing their Social Security accounts. INSTEAD of going to a branch which may be hundreds or 1Ks+ of miles away from you, call your members of Congress. They have constituent services that will help you regain access. Please share!
March 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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My friend Henry (who was also my student) & I decided to create some joy in –20°C weather in the Yukon and share it with you all. He is in grade 5 now. We are sending joy, hope, and positivity.

(Share such messages to train your algorithm to bring positive and human-centric stories to your feed)
March 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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I just left messages for Sen. Schumer and Sen. Gillibrand. Good news for shy callers: it went right to voicemail.

Schumer: (202) 224-6542
Gillibrand: (202) 224-4451
🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.

Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.

Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.

TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
March 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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None of us can be sure what will “work.” You try multiple things and find your way in. Read some histories of the Civil Rights Movement by those who participated. They were never “sure” of what would work. Some campaigns fizzled out. But persistence, creativity, determination, and focus were key.
February 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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State Recruits Federal Workers Who Have Been Forced Out of Jobs

New York State announced an effort Tuesday to recruit federal workers pushed out of their jobs in recent weeks by DOGE, the so-called Department of Government Efficiency.  Gov. Kathy Hochul said of the new “You’re Hired” initiative,…
State Recruits Federal Workers Who Have Been Forced Out of Jobs
New York State announced an effort Tuesday to recruit federal workers pushed out of their jobs in recent weeks by DOGE, the so-called Department of Government Efficiency.  Gov. Kathy Hochul said of the new “You’re Hired” initiative, "“The federal government might say, ‘You’re fired,’ but here in New York, we say, ‘You’re hired.’ In fact, we love federal workers,” Governor Hochul said. “Whatever your skills, we value public service. Check out potential jobs at ny.gov/wewantyou. Come join our New York State family.”  Hochul released a video message inviting federal workers to New York, which is available…
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February 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Nature valentines.
Thanks to my Patrons for keeping me drawing www.patreon.com/birdandmoon
February 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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the frenzy over the hunter biden pardon is a good reminder that the press knows how to make something a scandal and has decided that nothing trump does is truly deserving of that treatment
December 3, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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I would like to speak up today for the trans community.

You see, I know a bit of what it’s like to be politically scapegoated. When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, suddenly anyone in America who had any amount of Japanese ancestry became suspect. Politicians preyed upon ignorance and fear. /1
November 17, 2024 at 6:19 PM
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IMPORTANT: If you’re turned away at the polls because your name is not on the register, don’t walk away.

Your response [verbatim] should be: “Give me a provisional ballot with a receipt, as required by law.”

Don’t let them steal your vote.
November 5, 2024 at 3:06 PM
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Folks, I CANNOT stress enough how important it is to research your school board candidates for tomorrow.

Most of them are often listed as non-partisan. You gotta drill down and find out who's for what and then vote out the Moms for Liberty worms that embedded themselves since 2020.

It matters.
November 4, 2024 at 2:44 PM