JoEllen
@jbendall.bsky.social
New Yorker/Cape Codder/Hoosier Farm girl. Bossed around something terrible by Henry, the Australian Shepherd.
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America is not your sugar daddy, Lindsey.
November 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
America is not your sugar daddy, Lindsey.
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With just one race left to call (ballots are still being cured), of 222 races up on 11/4, @runforsomething.net had 142 winners, 10 candidates moving to run offs, and 42 (!!!) red to blue flips.
November 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
With just one race left to call (ballots are still being cured), of 222 races up on 11/4, @runforsomething.net had 142 winners, 10 candidates moving to run offs, and 42 (!!!) red to blue flips.
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Anybody interested in the last special election of this year, TN 07, might consider following @aftynbehn.bsky.social , the Democratic candidate. She needs national attention and support.
TN is deep red, but Tuesday showed us that anything can happen.
TN is deep red, but Tuesday showed us that anything can happen.
November 8, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Anybody interested in the last special election of this year, TN 07, might consider following @aftynbehn.bsky.social , the Democratic candidate. She needs national attention and support.
TN is deep red, but Tuesday showed us that anything can happen.
TN is deep red, but Tuesday showed us that anything can happen.
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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"Hours after the confrontation in Lakeview, dozens of parents stood guard outside a school in Bucktown after hearing ICE and border patrol were in the area.
Some parents set up an informal checkpoint next to the school to check cars for immigration agents..."
www.reuters.com/world/us/wer...
Some parents set up an informal checkpoint next to the school to check cars for immigration agents..."
www.reuters.com/world/us/wer...
'We're not a violent city': Chicago locals take on ICE block-by-block
The immigration agents' tear gas grenades clinked and then exploded against the concrete, shrouding the block in plumes of white gas. The dozen or so residents at the scene only screamed louder.
www.reuters.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"Hours after the confrontation in Lakeview, dozens of parents stood guard outside a school in Bucktown after hearing ICE and border patrol were in the area.
Some parents set up an informal checkpoint next to the school to check cars for immigration agents..."
www.reuters.com/world/us/wer...
Some parents set up an informal checkpoint next to the school to check cars for immigration agents..."
www.reuters.com/world/us/wer...
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If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
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In the 2 weeks after Mamdani won in June, 10k ppl signed up with @runforsomething.net to consider a run for local office - our biggest surge *ever*. Like it or not (& I do!!) he's shaping the future of the Democratic Party.
If you want something different, get other people to run.
If you want something different, get other people to run.
November 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
In the 2 weeks after Mamdani won in June, 10k ppl signed up with @runforsomething.net to consider a run for local office - our biggest surge *ever*. Like it or not (& I do!!) he's shaping the future of the Democratic Party.
If you want something different, get other people to run.
If you want something different, get other people to run.
Evanston, IL-- home of many friends who were in this line. They are DONE w brutality in their streets.
Chicagoland going for MVP:
“This is beyond anyone’s wildest imagination in the best possible way,” Khan said. “It’s overwhelmingly amazing, and we just want to make sure we get food to people who need it the most.”
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/e...
“This is beyond anyone’s wildest imagination in the best possible way,” Khan said. “It’s overwhelmingly amazing, and we just want to make sure we get food to people who need it the most.”
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/e...
Evanston food drive overwhelms 'in the best possible way' as SNAP recipients face uncertainty
Many waited more than an hour to drop off bags of groceries during a food drive at Evanston Township High School.
www.nbcchicago.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Evanston, IL-- home of many friends who were in this line. They are DONE w brutality in their streets.
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If he wasn't in the #EPSTEIN_Files, a hardbound copy embossed in gaudy gold would be readily available for sale at his MAGA Merch site for the low, low price of $500, or IF YOU ACT NOW, a personally signed copy for the more-than-reasonable price of $1K: Courtesy of the gross greedy #GrifterInChief.💰
October 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If he wasn't in the #EPSTEIN_Files, a hardbound copy embossed in gaudy gold would be readily available for sale at his MAGA Merch site for the low, low price of $500, or IF YOU ACT NOW, a personally signed copy for the more-than-reasonable price of $1K: Courtesy of the gross greedy #GrifterInChief.💰
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. The key to success is just getting up every morning and doing your best. That's what my 102-yr-old friend tells me. Happy Monday!
October 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. The key to success is just getting up every morning and doing your best. That's what my 102-yr-old friend tells me. Happy Monday!
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Went to a prayer service tonight at St. Mary of the Lake, where they have cardboard cutouts throughout the church representing parishioners afraid to come to Mass because of ICE.
October 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Went to a prayer service tonight at St. Mary of the Lake, where they have cardboard cutouts throughout the church representing parishioners afraid to come to Mass because of ICE.
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 81st day out of the last 93.
12 days of work in over 3 months.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in over 3 months.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
October 24, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 81st day out of the last 93.
12 days of work in over 3 months.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in over 3 months.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
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"Destruction of federal property is a federal crime-18 U.S. Code § 1361 defines it as willfully injuring or committing any depredation of U.S. gov't property-Damage exceeding $1k is a felony w/ a fine-up to 10 yrs in prison or both"
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
October 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"Destruction of federal property is a federal crime-18 U.S. Code § 1361 defines it as willfully injuring or committing any depredation of U.S. gov't property-Damage exceeding $1k is a felony w/ a fine-up to 10 yrs in prison or both"
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
Meanwhile-took me forever to get permits to repaint my mailbox.
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While we spectate on The East Wing being torn down, it isn’t just another hallway, it’s where Eleanor Roosevelt built the modern Office of the First Lady, where WWII bunkers were hidden, and where the public enters the People’s House. Erasing it is rewriting history.
October 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
While we spectate on The East Wing being torn down, it isn’t just another hallway, it’s where Eleanor Roosevelt built the modern Office of the First Lady, where WWII bunkers were hidden, and where the public enters the People’s House. Erasing it is rewriting history.
Henry and I hope you're having the wonderful-est birthday ever!! Lots and lots and LOTS of love! @mozartsgirl.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Henry and I hope you're having the wonderful-est birthday ever!! Lots and lots and LOTS of love! @mozartsgirl.bsky.social
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Marching today? Consider running for office next. @runforsomething.net will help you get started. runforwhat.net
October 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Marching today? Consider running for office next. @runforsomething.net will help you get started. runforwhat.net
Small town Saturday. Be safe out there. Remember, we took the pledge in elementary school: with liberty and justice for all.
October 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Small town Saturday. Be safe out there. Remember, we took the pledge in elementary school: with liberty and justice for all.
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Ferry trying to sneak into Bainbridge harbor pushed by tug while we are distracted by Toronto Blue Jays mauling of Mariners. Go Ms. 🔱
October 16, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Ferry trying to sneak into Bainbridge harbor pushed by tug while we are distracted by Toronto Blue Jays mauling of Mariners. Go Ms. 🔱
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It must be realized that the wild pea is not showy, in fact its pink and purple are very washy and the individual flowers are small, but they have a certain wistful delicacy of appearance and the scent of even half a dozen in a bunch is astonishing. gu.com/p/34ehh/stw
October 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
It must be realized that the wild pea is not showy, in fact its pink and purple are very washy and the individual flowers are small, but they have a certain wistful delicacy of appearance and the scent of even half a dozen in a bunch is astonishing. gu.com/p/34ehh/stw
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To all the Americans losing their jobs and farmers losing their farms, take comfort in the fact that the people in Argentina are doing great.
October 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
To all the Americans losing their jobs and farmers losing their farms, take comfort in the fact that the people in Argentina are doing great.
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“No one man can terrorize a whole nation, unless we are all his accomplices.” -Edward R. Murrow
October 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
“No one man can terrorize a whole nation, unless we are all his accomplices.” -Edward R. Murrow
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October 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM