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Jennifer Dempsey
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Lover of Democracy. Hater of Yard Signs. Political and Government Relations Professional. Sci-Fi Nerd and Dog Mom.
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It should be fun for passersby to compare this Chicago garage repair contractor's flyer with the variation above it that uses nearly identical layout to insult ICE agents. You can get the file to print the top flyer and others here: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
September 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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Abuse like Epstein's proceeds w/ the premise that the victims are voiceless or can be shamed, intimidated, threatened, or discredited so iif they do try to speak up. Today they spoke up and were heard on national media. May their power continue, may accountability come for all the perpetrators.
September 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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And while we’re at it, here’s our guide on how to best protect yourself at a protest.
How to Protest Safely: What to Bring, What to Do, and What to Avoid
If you’re planning to hit the streets, here’s what you need to know.
www.wired.com
June 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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This skateboarder kid represents true US resistance vs the Trump regime's fascist authoritarianism attacking US cities and communities nationwide.

Dozens of regime ICE troops assaulted him and he still came out on top. #3E #StopICE (📹 @jeremotographs.bsky.social )
June 8, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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‘You Can’t Let This Happen,’ Says Fundraising Email From Sitting U.S. Congressperson
February 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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ICYMI: With the biggest captive audience of his career, Lamar's performance conjures a medley of hits that spans his 15-year discography, and featured R&B star SZA as a special guest.
Kendrick Lamar brought West Coast hip hop, Uncle Sam and Serena Williams to the Super Bowl
With the biggest captive audience of his career, Lamar's performance conjures a medley of hits that spans his 15-year discography, and featured R&B star SZA as a special guest.
www.npr.org
February 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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We are members of Congress at the Treasury Department. We want to be let in to provide oversight on behalf of our constituents. @jasmineforus.bsky.social @sethmagaziner.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Meta says it's still rolling out changes to loosen content moderation—but it already updated its Hateful Conduct policy with big changes. For example...it explicitly allows calling someone mentally ill for being gay or trans now www.wired.com/story/meta-i...
Meta Now Lets Users Say Gay and Trans People Have 'Mental Illness'
Meta rolled out a number of changes to its “Hateful Conduct” policy Tuesday as part of a sweeping overhaul of its approach toward content moderation.
www.wired.com
January 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
As I sit here furiously refreshing the Alameda County ROV’s vote website, I thought I’d share pics of Fernet, who alas cannot go walkies when his back paws get wet 🥹 #prayersup
November 21, 2024 at 12:50 AM
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man I see a lot of people trying to diagnose "why bluesky" and I can't speak for anyone else but I just want a place to talk shit with friends that isn't overrun by maga choads or brands, it's not fuckin rocket science
November 19, 2024 at 2:11 AM
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One of my unpopular opinions is that creators are dramatically more exposed to ugly market forces than the imperfect mass media they’re replacing, and we’re going to miss the anticommercial tendencies inside of legacy newsrooms once they’re finally gone.

www.usermag.co/p/the-majori...
The majority of news influencers are conservative men, study finds
The latest Pew Research report on news content creators paints a damning picture of our skewed information ecosystem
www.usermag.co
November 18, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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This is the rallying call that I've needed to hear since November 6th. From Roxane Gay in today's New York Times www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/o...
November 17, 2024 at 7:43 PM
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Okay, y’all… I have finally decided that retreat is the better part of valor. Bringing some rainbow energy over to these blue skies.
#bydhttmwdi
a pixel art of a man standing under a rainbow on a blue background
Alt: a pixel art of Levar standing under a rainbow on a blue background
media.tenor.com
November 18, 2024 at 7:43 PM
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"A diversity of tactics is essential to protect the neighborhood. This ranges from sabotage...to boycotts...to protests that fill the streets and lawsuits that fill court dockets. What makes all of these methods so successful is the variety of people involved..." www.bostonglobe.com/2024/11/15/o...
Anarchists have some lessons for Trump’s America - The Boston Globe
The specter of authoritarian rule stalks the United States. How its citizens respond will determine their future and the future of the world. But what should that response be?
www.bostonglobe.com
November 16, 2024 at 8:09 AM
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Here it is, a work in progress but I've put together a #CALeg Starter Pack. As more folks join Bluesky, I'll be able to grow the list. Invite your friends, co-workers and colleagues over!
go.bsky.app/VidfYur
November 12, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Hello, 🦋 app! Escapee from the bad place. Excited to connect with S.F. Political, California Political, and fellow cute animal pic aficionados. Cute pic of my dog for tax. Meet Fernet.
November 14, 2024 at 5:12 AM
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One thing about living in a hellmouth: you get to meet a lot of slayers
November 6, 2024 at 9:41 PM