tollie
@jtcafferty.bsky.social
Pragmatic idealist, early childhood wonk/dreamer, public servant, mama, wife, challah baker, confetti gardener, happy camper. Views my own.
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If you have it please donate cash to the food banks. $10 in their hands will feed more people than the $10 worth of canned goods you can buy for retail prices. Also check on your elders. Many of them will not admit they rely on these programs so grocery gift cards or a surprise bag of staples
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month reut.rs/3WohHMk
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Saturday that food benefits under one of the country's biggest social assistance programs will not be issued next month amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
reut.rs
October 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
If you have it please donate cash to the food banks. $10 in their hands will feed more people than the $10 worth of canned goods you can buy for retail prices. Also check on your elders. Many of them will not admit they rely on these programs so grocery gift cards or a surprise bag of staples
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We're watching resegregation happen in real time. This is modern post-reconstruction policy that will further entrench white supremacy.
An AP analysis finds drops in the number of Black freshmen at many elite colleges in the two years since the Supreme Court’s decision ending affirmative action.
apnews.com/article/affi...
apnews.com/article/affi...
October 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We're watching resegregation happen in real time. This is modern post-reconstruction policy that will further entrench white supremacy.
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First day assembling zines, and we already have some folding experts
*chefs kiss* impeccable technique
*chefs kiss* impeccable technique
October 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
First day assembling zines, and we already have some folding experts
*chefs kiss* impeccable technique
*chefs kiss* impeccable technique
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These men don’t need cabinet jobs they need therapy
FBI Director Kash Patel has forced senior officials to reveal, under polygraph tests, whether they have ever said anything bad about him, The New York Times reported on Thursday.
'Weak': Kash Patel slammed as he polygraphs FBI officials for bad-mouthing him
FBI Director Kash Patel has forced senior officials to reveal, under polygraph tests, whether they have ever said anything bad about him, The New York Times reported on Thursday."In interviews and polygraph tests, the F.B.I. has asked senior employees whether they have said anything negative about M...
bit.ly
July 11, 2025 at 3:26 AM
These men don’t need cabinet jobs they need therapy
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Keep reminding folks of this.
The Senators that voted 'yes' on this disastrous bill represent more than 30 million FEWER Americans than the Senators that voted 'no.'
July 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Keep reminding folks of this.
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In Nashville, an undocumented woman who was detained by ICE while pregnant had a stillbirth after allegedly being denied medical care in ICE custody.
“I had him inside here for three days, in this Louisiana facility, my baby dead in my stomach," Iris Dayana Monterroso-Lemus said.
“I had him inside here for three days, in this Louisiana facility, my baby dead in my stomach," Iris Dayana Monterroso-Lemus said.
Detained immigrant's pregnancy fails while in ICE custody - Nashville Banner
ICE's treatment of undocumented immigrants raises concerns as a woman's experience highlights what she described as inadequate medical care while in detention.
nashvillebanner.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
In Nashville, an undocumented woman who was detained by ICE while pregnant had a stillbirth after allegedly being denied medical care in ICE custody.
“I had him inside here for three days, in this Louisiana facility, my baby dead in my stomach," Iris Dayana Monterroso-Lemus said.
“I had him inside here for three days, in this Louisiana facility, my baby dead in my stomach," Iris Dayana Monterroso-Lemus said.
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May every single human being on this planet be safe.
May every single person be protected from harm.
May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.
May every single person be protected from harm.
May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.
June 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
May every single human being on this planet be safe.
May every single person be protected from harm.
May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.
May every single person be protected from harm.
May we bring into being a time in which we are all free from those who do evil— together, speedily and in our days.
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We live in a rogue and dangerous country.
Do what you need to do to maintain your internal peace. Hold the core of your spirit. Pray for peace. Commit yourself to justice. And just rest.
Do what you need to do to maintain your internal peace. Hold the core of your spirit. Pray for peace. Commit yourself to justice. And just rest.
June 22, 2025 at 2:52 AM
We live in a rogue and dangerous country.
Do what you need to do to maintain your internal peace. Hold the core of your spirit. Pray for peace. Commit yourself to justice. And just rest.
Do what you need to do to maintain your internal peace. Hold the core of your spirit. Pray for peace. Commit yourself to justice. And just rest.
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It should not be lost on anyone that Minnesota Rep Melissa Hortman, who was shot to death in her home last night by an assassin, was a gun safety advocate who worked tirelessly to protect her constituents from gun violence.
June 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
It should not be lost on anyone that Minnesota Rep Melissa Hortman, who was shot to death in her home last night by an assassin, was a gun safety advocate who worked tirelessly to protect her constituents from gun violence.
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So important. This is America.
Freedom, equality, democracy, human rights are not and never have been dictated by polling approval.
Freedom, equality, democracy, human rights are not and never have been dictated by polling approval.
I just like to post these data from time to time to puncture the mythological aura of mid 20th c protests. They were less popular than pretty much any 21st c mass action & people criticizing them used the same lines. Protest is about people coming together, shaping narratives, & building power.
June 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
So important. This is America.
Freedom, equality, democracy, human rights are not and never have been dictated by polling approval.
Freedom, equality, democracy, human rights are not and never have been dictated by polling approval.
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via Benedicto.Uribe on TikTok
June 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
via Benedicto.Uribe on TikTok
If we have to deal with this level of unhinged, could we at least get a lil sprinkle of George Santos?
June 14, 2025 at 3:43 AM
If we have to deal with this level of unhinged, could we at least get a lil sprinkle of George Santos?
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Not taking anything away from Senator Padilla because he was treated atrociously
But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state
Keep that same energy of support for her
But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state
Keep that same energy of support for her
June 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Not taking anything away from Senator Padilla because he was treated atrociously
But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state
Keep that same energy of support for her
But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state
Keep that same energy of support for her
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If you’re Jewish, sign this.
If you’re not, spread the word.
Everyone should donate.
If you’re not, spread the word.
Everyone should donate.
Jews for Food Aid for Gaza
Jewish people support food aid for families in Gaza and an immediate end to the Israeli government’s food aid blockade. #JewsForFoodAidForPeopleInGaza
foodaidforgaza.org
June 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
If you’re Jewish, sign this.
If you’re not, spread the word.
Everyone should donate.
If you’re not, spread the word.
Everyone should donate.
Really just an impeccable thread about something I am absolutely not interested in but also something I am very interested in (luxury watches, immigration). Zero notes.
Not true.
I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵
I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵
June 11, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Really just an impeccable thread about something I am absolutely not interested in but also something I am very interested in (luxury watches, immigration). Zero notes.
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Deploying Marines to Los Angeles but then they have to do the 5th street on-ramp onto the 110 southbound and get PTSD
laughing at trump thinking 2000 marines would be able to lock down LA. just the most new yorker shit possible. learn some geography big dog, 2000 marines couldn't lock down los feliz
June 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Deploying Marines to Los Angeles but then they have to do the 5th street on-ramp onto the 110 southbound and get PTSD
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even though LA is a sexy news story, neighbors have been protecting neighbors across the country all year and they will continue to. You have a community right outside your door. Care for it.
June 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM
even though LA is a sexy news story, neighbors have been protecting neighbors across the country all year and they will continue to. You have a community right outside your door. Care for it.
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Bill Cassidy (R) at RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing:
“If confirmed, he will maintain the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) without changes”.
Today, RFK Jr. fired every single member of ACIP.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
“If confirmed, he will maintain the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) without changes”.
Today, RFK Jr. fired every single member of ACIP.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
RFK Jr. fires entire CDC vaccine advisory panel
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ousted all 17 members of a panel that advises the CDC on the safety, efficacy and clinical needs of vaccines.
www.usatoday.com
June 10, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Bill Cassidy (R) at RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing:
“If confirmed, he will maintain the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) without changes”.
Today, RFK Jr. fired every single member of ACIP.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
“If confirmed, he will maintain the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) without changes”.
Today, RFK Jr. fired every single member of ACIP.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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RFK Jr. has just removed every member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
These members review vaccine data and make approval recommendations. This is completely horrifying and will likely delay vaccine approvals.
RFK Jr. must be removed from office IMMEDIATELY.
These members review vaccine data and make approval recommendations. This is completely horrifying and will likely delay vaccine approvals.
RFK Jr. must be removed from office IMMEDIATELY.
June 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
RFK Jr. has just removed every member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
These members review vaccine data and make approval recommendations. This is completely horrifying and will likely delay vaccine approvals.
RFK Jr. must be removed from office IMMEDIATELY.
These members review vaccine data and make approval recommendations. This is completely horrifying and will likely delay vaccine approvals.
RFK Jr. must be removed from office IMMEDIATELY.
“Without these hands the economy would not function.” Long live the workers + power to the people.
When Huerta says “We are a power”
He means the farmworker, the janitor, the nurse, the home care provider. The workers.
And he’s right.
You can’t detain a movement.
#FreeDavidHuerta #FreeThemAll
He means the farmworker, the janitor, the nurse, the home care provider. The workers.
And he’s right.
You can’t detain a movement.
#FreeDavidHuerta #FreeThemAll
June 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
“Without these hands the economy would not function.” Long live the workers + power to the people.
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Los Angeles school worker shares frustration over parents having to leave their children’s graduation ceremony because ICE raided an elementary school’s graduation today
June 7, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Los Angeles school worker shares frustration over parents having to leave their children’s graduation ceremony because ICE raided an elementary school’s graduation today
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If you are National Guard or Active Duty military and you are being ordered to violate the Constitutional rights of US citizens then this is the number to the Gl Rights Hotline.
There is support, you don't have to go through with it. tel: 877-447-4487
Via @lascanner.bsky.social
There is support, you don't have to go through with it. tel: 877-447-4487
Via @lascanner.bsky.social
June 8, 2025 at 3:25 AM
If you are National Guard or Active Duty military and you are being ordered to violate the Constitutional rights of US citizens then this is the number to the Gl Rights Hotline.
There is support, you don't have to go through with it. tel: 877-447-4487
Via @lascanner.bsky.social
There is support, you don't have to go through with it. tel: 877-447-4487
Via @lascanner.bsky.social
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Correct. This should be *THE* national story right now.
There is no bigger story right now than the White House asserting that California residents are in a state "of rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States."
Department of Defense Security for the Protection of Department of Homeland Security Functions
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
www.whitehouse.gov
June 8, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Correct. This should be *THE* national story right now.