Gerry Foote
@gerrypeace.bsky.social
Retired high school teacher, poet, artist, social justice advocate, 4th generation Oregonian, tree hugger.
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Gerry Foote
@gerrypeace.bsky.social
· Apr 3
Thanks to Cory Booker for his stamina and oratory. Every action of pushback we take, whether calls, letters, protests has impact even if it’s just to teach others or stay the hands of fascists. We don’t know what they might do or have done if we had not resisted.#corybooker #resistancematters
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September 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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Katie Fallow from @knightcolumbia.org said the new policy is part of “the Trump administration’s broader assault on free speech and press freedom.”
“A reporter who publishes only what the government ‘authorizes’ is doing something other than reporting,” she said.
“A reporter who publishes only what the government ‘authorizes’ is doing something other than reporting,” she said.
September 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Katie Fallow from @knightcolumbia.org said the new policy is part of “the Trump administration’s broader assault on free speech and press freedom.”
“A reporter who publishes only what the government ‘authorizes’ is doing something other than reporting,” she said.
“A reporter who publishes only what the government ‘authorizes’ is doing something other than reporting,” she said.
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"In those wretched Countries where a Man cannot call his Tongue his own, he can scarce call any Thing else his own. Whoever would overthrow the Liberty of a Nation, must begin by subduing the Freeness of Speech; a Thing terrible to Publick Traytors." - Benjamin Franklin
#1stAmendment
#1stAmendment
September 20, 2025 at 12:27 AM
"In those wretched Countries where a Man cannot call his Tongue his own, he can scarce call any Thing else his own. Whoever would overthrow the Liberty of a Nation, must begin by subduing the Freeness of Speech; a Thing terrible to Publick Traytors." - Benjamin Franklin
#1stAmendment
#1stAmendment
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Tear gas everywhere.
September 20, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Tear gas everywhere.
Of course.
🤦🏽♀️
Trump fires labor statistics chief hours after data showed jobs growth slowed
August 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Of course.
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Dr.: OK, step up on the scale.
TRUMP: OK.
Dr.: Hmmm …
TRUMP: What????
Dr.: You’re 322 lbs.
TRUMP: Oh yeah? Well you’re fired!!
TRUMP: OK.
Dr.: Hmmm …
TRUMP: What????
Dr.: You’re 322 lbs.
TRUMP: Oh yeah? Well you’re fired!!
August 2, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Dr.: OK, step up on the scale.
TRUMP: OK.
Dr.: Hmmm …
TRUMP: What????
Dr.: You’re 322 lbs.
TRUMP: Oh yeah? Well you’re fired!!
TRUMP: OK.
Dr.: Hmmm …
TRUMP: What????
Dr.: You’re 322 lbs.
TRUMP: Oh yeah? Well you’re fired!!
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25yrs ago I made the decision to marry someone I shouldn’t have. I was 19.I can never regret it, because it gave me my 2 beautiful girls. They are the reason I was strong enough to leave.
Then I met a wonderful man who adopted them and loves them as his own.
We survived, some are not as lucky.
Then I met a wonderful man who adopted them and loves them as his own.
We survived, some are not as lucky.
July 31, 2025 at 10:12 PM
25yrs ago I made the decision to marry someone I shouldn’t have. I was 19.I can never regret it, because it gave me my 2 beautiful girls. They are the reason I was strong enough to leave.
Then I met a wonderful man who adopted them and loves them as his own.
We survived, some are not as lucky.
Then I met a wonderful man who adopted them and loves them as his own.
We survived, some are not as lucky.
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BOTH, but most importantly for #TXDems is as many phone calls as possible to our state Senators in #Austin asking them to NOT allow this redistricting map to PASS on Monday!!!
They can break #quorum without the financial consequences Democrats in #txlege have!!!
We can & SHOULD slow it down‼️🎯💙🆘
They can break #quorum without the financial consequences Democrats in #txlege have!!!
We can & SHOULD slow it down‼️🎯💙🆘
July 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Yes, funny isn’t it.
We all just love big corporate wins while the people get stripped of everything.
I just need to know how they think we will use their services and buy their goods after we have nothing left.
Tell me what I’m missing.
#Corruption
#orangepedo
#Epstein
We all just love big corporate wins while the people get stripped of everything.
I just need to know how they think we will use their services and buy their goods after we have nothing left.
Tell me what I’m missing.
#Corruption
#orangepedo
#Epstein
Trump's DOJ just dropped a major antitrust case against American Express Travel.
This comes after Amex hired lobbying firm Ballard Partners — the former employers of Pam Bondi — to lobby the DOJ on "antitrust issues."
Funny how that works.
This comes after Amex hired lobbying firm Ballard Partners — the former employers of Pam Bondi — to lobby the DOJ on "antitrust issues."
Funny how that works.
July 31, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Yes, funny isn’t it.
We all just love big corporate wins while the people get stripped of everything.
I just need to know how they think we will use their services and buy their goods after we have nothing left.
Tell me what I’m missing.
#Corruption
#orangepedo
#Epstein
We all just love big corporate wins while the people get stripped of everything.
I just need to know how they think we will use their services and buy their goods after we have nothing left.
Tell me what I’m missing.
#Corruption
#orangepedo
#Epstein
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He is a graduate of my school - Harvard Graduate School of Education
Wilmer Chavarria, a US citizen, Global Entry member, and Vermont school superintendent, was detained returning to the US from a trip abroad with his husband. CBP told him he had "no Constitutional rights," took his phone and laptop, and revoked his Global Entry.
m.sevendaysvt.com/news/winoosk...
m.sevendaysvt.com/news/winoosk...
Winooski Superintendent Detained, Questioned by Border Officials
Superintendent Wilmer Chavarria, a U.S. citizen, was questioned for hours at a Houston airport as he returned from a visit to Nicaragua with his husband.
m.sevendaysvt.com
July 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
He is a graduate of my school - Harvard Graduate School of Education
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Two days ago I posted about how many folks said disabled people who can’t cook for themselves should be institutionalized.
Today Trump signs an executive order permitting the arrest and institutionalization of homeless people & those with mental disabilities.
Eugenics.
Today Trump signs an executive order permitting the arrest and institutionalization of homeless people & those with mental disabilities.
Eugenics.
July 25, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Two days ago I posted about how many folks said disabled people who can’t cook for themselves should be institutionalized.
Today Trump signs an executive order permitting the arrest and institutionalization of homeless people & those with mental disabilities.
Eugenics.
Today Trump signs an executive order permitting the arrest and institutionalization of homeless people & those with mental disabilities.
Eugenics.
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Whoa! If you haven’t heard about this, you need to.
Epstein’s ex-girlfriend just described his relationship with Trump.
Stacey Williams, a former Sports Illustrated model who briefly dated Epstein, says Trump and Epstein were “bros”, and that Trump groped her in 1993 in front of Epstein.
Epstein’s ex-girlfriend just described his relationship with Trump.
Stacey Williams, a former Sports Illustrated model who briefly dated Epstein, says Trump and Epstein were “bros”, and that Trump groped her in 1993 in front of Epstein.
July 20, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Whoa! If you haven’t heard about this, you need to.
Epstein’s ex-girlfriend just described his relationship with Trump.
Stacey Williams, a former Sports Illustrated model who briefly dated Epstein, says Trump and Epstein were “bros”, and that Trump groped her in 1993 in front of Epstein.
Epstein’s ex-girlfriend just described his relationship with Trump.
Stacey Williams, a former Sports Illustrated model who briefly dated Epstein, says Trump and Epstein were “bros”, and that Trump groped her in 1993 in front of Epstein.
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No-Empathy was at it again on Thursday
With the Epstein distractions, the story missed the coverage it was due
The AP didn’t run it until Yesterday (Friday)
It may have been posted, but blocking a State Rep from attending an event where he represents constituents, is worthy of resurfacing
With the Epstein distractions, the story missed the coverage it was due
The AP didn’t run it until Yesterday (Friday)
It may have been posted, but blocking a State Rep from attending an event where he represents constituents, is worthy of resurfacing
July 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
No-Empathy was at it again on Thursday
With the Epstein distractions, the story missed the coverage it was due
The AP didn’t run it until Yesterday (Friday)
It may have been posted, but blocking a State Rep from attending an event where he represents constituents, is worthy of resurfacing
With the Epstein distractions, the story missed the coverage it was due
The AP didn’t run it until Yesterday (Friday)
It may have been posted, but blocking a State Rep from attending an event where he represents constituents, is worthy of resurfacing
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LAPD needs to stand down. They aren’t Federal immigration officers. Let Trump’s ICE try to defend their illegal acts. CA is a Sanctuary State #UnmaskICE
m.youtube.com/watch?v=OFH4...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=OFH4...
'Massive': Los Angeles protests erupt over 'worst fear' ICE raids
YouTube video by MSNBC
m.youtube.com
June 7, 2025 at 3:51 AM
LAPD needs to stand down. They aren’t Federal immigration officers. Let Trump’s ICE try to defend their illegal acts. CA is a Sanctuary State #UnmaskICE
m.youtube.com/watch?v=OFH4...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=OFH4...
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EVERYBODY WATCH.
ICE IS OUT OF CONTROL.
Video of SEIU California’s President David Huerta getting assaulted & arrested during an ICE raid in the warehouse district of Downtown Los Angeles today.
He’s an LA native, American citizen and labor leader.
Don’t turn away.
ICE IS OUT OF CONTROL.
Video of SEIU California’s President David Huerta getting assaulted & arrested during an ICE raid in the warehouse district of Downtown Los Angeles today.
He’s an LA native, American citizen and labor leader.
Don’t turn away.
June 6, 2025 at 10:51 PM
EVERYBODY WATCH.
ICE IS OUT OF CONTROL.
Video of SEIU California’s President David Huerta getting assaulted & arrested during an ICE raid in the warehouse district of Downtown Los Angeles today.
He’s an LA native, American citizen and labor leader.
Don’t turn away.
ICE IS OUT OF CONTROL.
Video of SEIU California’s President David Huerta getting assaulted & arrested during an ICE raid in the warehouse district of Downtown Los Angeles today.
He’s an LA native, American citizen and labor leader.
Don’t turn away.
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🚨NEW: @cbsnews.com reports ICE is arresting people who can't even legally be deported and holding them without enough food or water in a federal building BASEMENT in Los Angeles.
Families dutifully attending check-ins with ICE are being arrested and held for days, forced to sleep on the floor.
Families dutifully attending check-ins with ICE are being arrested and held for days, forced to sleep on the floor.
June 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🚨NEW: @cbsnews.com reports ICE is arresting people who can't even legally be deported and holding them without enough food or water in a federal building BASEMENT in Los Angeles.
Families dutifully attending check-ins with ICE are being arrested and held for days, forced to sleep on the floor.
Families dutifully attending check-ins with ICE are being arrested and held for days, forced to sleep on the floor.
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Taking people without due process and sending them to detention in a country they aren’t from is not deportation. It’s kidnapping. Language matters.
May 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Taking people without due process and sending them to detention in a country they aren’t from is not deportation. It’s kidnapping. Language matters.
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Just when you thought they couldn't go lower, Republicans stooped lower.
You can’t make this up: House Republicans *snuck in a tanning bed tax break*—in the same damn bill that slashes Medicaid, shutters hospitals, and steals beds from cancer patients.
No wonder they vote in the dead of night.🙄
@fernandez.house.gov
No wonder they vote in the dead of night.🙄
@fernandez.house.gov
May 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Just when you thought they couldn't go lower, Republicans stooped lower.