MEC
@estellmc.bsky.social
Trying to maintain my optimism in this bizarre world and hoping the good outweighs the bad and the ugly.
Civil Discourse has helped me through the horrors of the Trump Administration to date, giving me some hope that our country will get through the chaos of Trump. This article highlights Jack Smith’s statement well in his own words. Bullet point two is a must read.
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Trump's Lame Duck Karma
Last night, I closed out our preview of Jack Smith’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee today by writing, “We won’t be able to watch the proceedings because those members of Congress are a...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Civil Discourse has helped me through the horrors of the Trump Administration to date, giving me some hope that our country will get through the chaos of Trump. This article highlights Jack Smith’s statement well in his own words. Bullet point two is a must read.
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Federal prosecutors dismiss charges against woman shot by Border Patrol agent in Chicago
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Federal prosecutors dismiss charges against woman shot by Border Patrol agent in Chicago
Federal prosecutors have moved to dismiss charges they brought against a woman shot by a Border Patrol agent last month amid a federal immigration crackdown in the Chicago area.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Federal prosecutors dismiss charges against woman shot by Border Patrol agent in Chicago
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Congresswoman Price is right on about every point she’s making. youtube.com/shorts/83qD0...
Virginia Democrat Marcia Price SLAMS The GOP's Redistricting Hypocrisy
YouTube video by TYT Investigates
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November 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Congresswoman Price is right on about every point she’s making. youtube.com/shorts/83qD0...
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Just yesterday DHS secty Noem said citizens were not being detained and here we are again: Two people-both citizens- were detained by ICE. in Chicago again today.
At least 2 people — both citizens — were detained by immigration agents in Albany Park Friday. blockclubchi.co/4hDz8Cu
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Just yesterday DHS secty Noem said citizens were not being detained and here we are again: Two people-both citizens- were detained by ICE. in Chicago again today.
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Every church should be doing this, and if your church isn’t, you’re at the wrong church.
October 31, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Every church should be doing this, and if your church isn’t, you’re at the wrong church.
apnews.com/live/donald-... Republicans reject Trump's call to eliminate the filibuster
Finally the GOP leadership are saying no to the wannabe dictator.
Finally the GOP leadership are saying no to the wannabe dictator.
Live updates: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule
Two federal judges ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, during the government shutdown.
https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-10-31-2025#0000019a-3b7d-dd25-ad9a-ff7f4e760000?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=share <br>Senate
October 31, 2025 at 6:34 PM
apnews.com/live/donald-... Republicans reject Trump's call to eliminate the filibuster
Finally the GOP leadership are saying no to the wannabe dictator.
Finally the GOP leadership are saying no to the wannabe dictator.
Great podcast points: listen up democrats and especially @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and @schumer.senate.gov you must embrace change not ignore it. Embrace the new generation of democrats not the old guard because that is not what we need now.
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IHIP News: 🚨 Zohran and AOC DOMINATE Trump at MASSIVE NYC Rally! He's PANICKING!
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October 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Great podcast points: listen up democrats and especially @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and @schumer.senate.gov you must embrace change not ignore it. Embrace the new generation of democrats not the old guard because that is not what we need now.
youtu.be/vXG_RodeHfk?...
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Thank you to these women who are fighting for all women and girls to have the right to govern their own reproductive health! 👏 👏 👏
Reproductive rights advocates are working to shore up access to abortion pills nationwide — and to strengthen their defense against efforts to prosecute doctors and pharmacies supplying the medication to states where it is banned.
As red states target abortion pills, this group aims to boost protections
The “Reproductive Futures” group is aiming to bolster and expand legal protections for clinicians who remotely prescribe and mail abortion pills across the country.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Thank you to these women who are fighting for all women and girls to have the right to govern their own reproductive health! 👏 👏 👏
Thank you to these women who are fighting for all women and girls to have the right to govern their own reproductive health! 👏 👏 👏
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Reproductive rights advocates are working to shore up access to abortion pills nationwide — and to strengthen their defense against efforts to prosecute doctors and pharmacies supplying the medication to states where it is banned.
As red states target abortion pills, this group aims to boost protections
The “Reproductive Futures” group is aiming to bolster and expand legal protections for clinicians who remotely prescribe and mail abortion pills across the country.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Thank you to these women who are fighting for all women and girls to have the right to govern their own reproductive health! 👏 👏 👏
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The same people who lost their minds over renovations to Cracker Barrel are totally fine with the White House getting bulldozed
October 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The same people who lost their minds over renovations to Cracker Barrel are totally fine with the White House getting bulldozed
Hopeful the NC voters say No to the redistricting by voting to save our country and getting rid of Trump butt kissers.
North Carolina adopts new Trump-backed US House districts aimed at gaining a Republican seat
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North Carolina adopts new Trump-backed US House districts aimed at gaining a Republican seat
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North Carolina adopts new Trump-backed US House districts aimed at gaining a Republican seat
North Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Hopeful the NC voters say No to the redistricting by voting to save our country and getting rid of Trump butt kissers.
North Carolina adopts new Trump-backed US House districts aimed at gaining a Republican seat
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North Carolina adopts new Trump-backed US House districts aimed at gaining a Republican seat
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I cannot believe this man is the VP of the United States. 🇺🇸 Proving again he is a truly evil person. apnews.com/article/vanc...
JD Vance dismisses bipartisan outrage over racist and offensive Young Republican group chat
The public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers has prompted bipartisan calls for those involved to be remov...
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October 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I cannot believe this man is the VP of the United States. 🇺🇸 Proving again he is a truly evil person. apnews.com/article/vanc...
Trump’s America…
ICE tactics in Chicago are escalating.
Crashing into a woman’s car so they can grab her is unconscionable!
Crashing into a woman’s car so they can grab her is unconscionable!
October 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Trump’s America…
Scoring Points Is The Point
The president wants to win for himself, not for the American people
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September 26, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Keep speaking out…
apnews.com/article/new-... In New York, a GOP congressman is shelled with questions about Trump during raucous town hall
apnews.com/article/new-... In New York, a GOP congressman is shelled with questions about Trump during raucous town hall
In New York, a GOP congressman is shelled with questions about Trump during raucous town hall
Voters in U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler’s suburban New York swing district unloaded a barrage of criticism on the Republican during a raucous town hall, peppering him with questions around President Donald Tr...
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May 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Keep speaking out…
apnews.com/article/new-... In New York, a GOP congressman is shelled with questions about Trump during raucous town hall
apnews.com/article/new-... In New York, a GOP congressman is shelled with questions about Trump during raucous town hall
Good news. These legislative leaders are believers of climate change and will soon be taking proactive actions to raise money to make necessary environment changes.
apnews.com/article/hawa... Hawaii lawmakers raise the state's hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change
apnews.com/article/hawa... Hawaii lawmakers raise the state's hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change
Hawaii lawmakers raise the state's hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change
Hawaii lawmakers have passed first-of-its-kind legislation that increases the state’s lodging tax. They say the increase will raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses agains...
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May 2, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Good news. These legislative leaders are believers of climate change and will soon be taking proactive actions to raise money to make necessary environment changes.
apnews.com/article/hawa... Hawaii lawmakers raise the state's hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change
apnews.com/article/hawa... Hawaii lawmakers raise the state's hotel tax to help the islands cope with climate change
No to the SAFE Act! Tell all your senators and representatives they must vote NO. I have been voting as a married woman with my husband’s last name for 50+ years. My birth certificate has my maiden name. My passport has my married name. And that’s going to be a problem now!???!!
April 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
No to the SAFE Act! Tell all your senators and representatives they must vote NO. I have been voting as a married woman with my husband’s last name for 50+ years. My birth certificate has my maiden name. My passport has my married name. And that’s going to be a problem now!???!!
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This screenshot is the smoking gun.
The Defense Secretary—on Signal—live texting classified strike times to people without the proper clearance.
Hegseth’s defense? Blame a “disgruntled employee” and bash the media. And the White House is still standing by him.
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The Defense Secretary—on Signal—live texting classified strike times to people without the proper clearance.
Hegseth’s defense? Blame a “disgruntled employee” and bash the media. And the White House is still standing by him.
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April 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This screenshot is the smoking gun.
The Defense Secretary—on Signal—live texting classified strike times to people without the proper clearance.
Hegseth’s defense? Blame a “disgruntled employee” and bash the media. And the White House is still standing by him.
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The Defense Secretary—on Signal—live texting classified strike times to people without the proper clearance.
Hegseth’s defense? Blame a “disgruntled employee” and bash the media. And the White House is still standing by him.
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Love to share with a certain person, but it will not matter. So just enjoy this short bit and thank you Luke Beasley! youtube.com/shorts/azbHj...
Oof. :)
YouTube video by Luke Beasley
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April 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Love to share with a certain person, but it will not matter. So just enjoy this short bit and thank you Luke Beasley! youtube.com/shorts/azbHj...
Love the fact this ISU student calls out the beloved MAGA poster child out on his own hypocrisy. youtube.com/shorts/28Xgd...
We Cut the Clip Because Facts Still Matter
YouTube video by NowThis Impact
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April 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Love the fact this ISU student calls out the beloved MAGA poster child out on his own hypocrisy. youtube.com/shorts/28Xgd...
Felt good to be at a rally today with like minded people! www.desmoinesregister.com/picture-gall...
April 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Felt good to be at a rally today with like minded people! www.desmoinesregister.com/picture-gall...
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I bet everyone around trump KNEW that his formula for reciprocal tariffs was insane, but just could NOT tell him that and instead smiled and said “yes sir you’re so smart! Brilliant!”
April 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I bet everyone around trump KNEW that his formula for reciprocal tariffs was insane, but just could NOT tell him that and instead smiled and said “yes sir you’re so smart! Brilliant!”
apnews.com/article/el-s... The US must return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, judge says
The US must return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, judge says
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to arrange for the return of a Maryland man to the United States after he was mistakenly deported to a notorious El Salvador prison.
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April 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
apnews.com/article/el-s... The US must return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, judge says