Margaret Shelleda
@maggieshell.bsky.social
Former Exec.Dir., CA Federation of Teachers, AFT. VP, Ca Alliance for Retired Americans. Forever organizer. Feminist. Trying to help preserve the planet for my daughter and granddaughter.
Pinned
I grew up at the base of this mountain and never grow tired of the view. 11/17/24 Walnut Creek, CA.
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Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
How to improve OUR daily lives—and not make a difference in THEIRS.
November 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
How to improve OUR daily lives—and not make a difference in THEIRS.
As our grifter rulers make off with the public treasury, the daily lives of the majority of people get worse.
November 13, 2025 at 7:09 AM
As our grifter rulers make off with the public treasury, the daily lives of the majority of people get worse.
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Under the Big Ugly Bill, Alphabet gets $17.9B in tax breaks. That could pay for SNAP benefits for 7.5 million Americans.
Amazon gets $15.7B. That could lower ACA premiums for 2.4 million people.
Microsoft gets $12.5B. That could cover Medicaid for 3.8 million children.
Amazon gets $15.7B. That could lower ACA premiums for 2.4 million people.
Microsoft gets $12.5B. That could cover Medicaid for 3.8 million children.
November 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Under the Big Ugly Bill, Alphabet gets $17.9B in tax breaks. That could pay for SNAP benefits for 7.5 million Americans.
Amazon gets $15.7B. That could lower ACA premiums for 2.4 million people.
Microsoft gets $12.5B. That could cover Medicaid for 3.8 million children.
Amazon gets $15.7B. That could lower ACA premiums for 2.4 million people.
Microsoft gets $12.5B. That could cover Medicaid for 3.8 million children.
Watching Trump reopen the government, ranting. Oh, the pain…such a demented lunatic.
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Watching Trump reopen the government, ranting. Oh, the pain…such a demented lunatic.
Now I understand.
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Now I understand.
Now I understand.
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Now I understand.
What Ro Khanna said.
November 10, 2025 at 3:34 AM
What Ro Khanna said.
US citizen George Retes speaks out about his unlawful detainment by ICE.
Institute for Justice website: ij.org
Institute for Justice website: ij.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Yes, Mr. President: You’re right. We do have “the worst health care” of any major country.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
November 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Yes, Mr. President: You’re right. We do have “the worst health care” of any major country.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.
The solution: Medicare for All.
I’m curious: What would you say to Donald Trump if you found yourself face-to-face with him?
November 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I’m curious: What would you say to Donald Trump if you found yourself face-to-face with him?
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Have a nice weekend, you prick.
Call to Activism- Joe Gallina
🚨UN-F*CKING BELIEVABLE
Moments after Senate Republicans REJECTED the Democrats' healthcare deal, Trump departed for Mar-a-Lago.
He doesn't give a shit about you.
🚨UN-F*CKING BELIEVABLE
Moments after Senate Republicans REJECTED the Democrats' healthcare deal, Trump departed for Mar-a-Lago.
He doesn't give a shit about you.
November 8, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Have a nice weekend, you prick.
Making America Grieve Again.
November 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Making America Grieve Again.
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This has me thinking about a mahogany box lined in ruffled cream satin.
November 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This has me thinking about a mahogany box lined in ruffled cream satin.
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Good grief. This administration is so soft on crime.
November 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Good grief. This administration is so soft on crime.
This regime is making everything harder and more expensive:
I.R.S. Halts Free Online Offering for Filing Taxes Directly www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
I.R.S. Halts Free Online Offering for Filing Taxes Directly www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
I.R.S. Halts Free Online Offering for Filing Taxes Directly
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This regime is making everything harder and more expensive:
I.R.S. Halts Free Online Offering for Filing Taxes Directly www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
I.R.S. Halts Free Online Offering for Filing Taxes Directly www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/b...
We must stop falling for this.
November 7, 2025 at 4:48 AM
We must stop falling for this.
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JUST IN: New data for 2023 shows California continues to slash greenhouse gas emissions.
Since 2000, we've...
📉 Cut emissions by 21%
📈 Grown our economy by 81%
As Trump gives Big Oil donors free rein to destroy our planet, California continues to lead the way into the future.
Since 2000, we've...
📉 Cut emissions by 21%
📈 Grown our economy by 81%
As Trump gives Big Oil donors free rein to destroy our planet, California continues to lead the way into the future.
November 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
JUST IN: New data for 2023 shows California continues to slash greenhouse gas emissions.
Since 2000, we've...
📉 Cut emissions by 21%
📈 Grown our economy by 81%
As Trump gives Big Oil donors free rein to destroy our planet, California continues to lead the way into the future.
Since 2000, we've...
📉 Cut emissions by 21%
📈 Grown our economy by 81%
As Trump gives Big Oil donors free rein to destroy our planet, California continues to lead the way into the future.
Abolish ICE. Send the Border Control back to the border. Use the funding allocated for ICE to pay for universal health care!
November 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Abolish ICE. Send the Border Control back to the border. Use the funding allocated for ICE to pay for universal health care!
Ghost of Charlie Kirk haunting Mike Johnson.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Ghost of Charlie Kirk haunting Mike Johnson.
Thank you, Madam Speaker, for all you’ve done—and for doing the right thing now.
BREAKING: Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not run for reelection in Congress.
The first woman ever to serve as Speaker of the House, Pelosi’s leadership and dedication to country will be deeply missed.
Thank you, Madam Speaker.
The first woman ever to serve as Speaker of the House, Pelosi’s leadership and dedication to country will be deeply missed.
Thank you, Madam Speaker.
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Thank you, Madam Speaker, for all you’ve done—and for doing the right thing now.
We cannot allow this to continue. Abolish ICE and use the $$ saved to fund universal health care.
Federal agents pulling a woman out of Rayito Del Sol, a daycare by Lane Tech high school
November 6, 2025 at 7:09 AM
We cannot allow this to continue. Abolish ICE and use the $$ saved to fund universal health care.
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