Maura McHugh
@mauramchugh.bsky.social
History nerd, theatre kid, environmentalist
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Maura McHugh
@mauramchugh.bsky.social
· Aug 17
Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
This is so important:
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Trans Day of Remembrance is for the courageous, wonderful trans people violently vanished by hatred. Without them, our world loses vibrancy. We must honor their memory by building a county and world where very trans person can live safely, expressively, and completely.
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Trans Day of Remembrance is for the courageous, wonderful trans people violently vanished by hatred. Without them, our world loses vibrancy. We must honor their memory by building a county and world where very trans person can live safely, expressively, and completely.
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“What it’s gonna take to win is absolute turnout. And so I’m asking you all for the next two weeks, as you are able, to make this election your entire personality.”
Sign up for a phonebank to help @aftynbehn.bsky.social flip a GOP district in Tennessee: mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Sign up for a phonebank to help @aftynbehn.bsky.social flip a GOP district in Tennessee: mobilize.us/indivisible/...
November 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
“What it’s gonna take to win is absolute turnout. And so I’m asking you all for the next two weeks, as you are able, to make this election your entire personality.”
Sign up for a phonebank to help @aftynbehn.bsky.social flip a GOP district in Tennessee: mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Sign up for a phonebank to help @aftynbehn.bsky.social flip a GOP district in Tennessee: mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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Vance Urged Bezos to Make the Washington Post Even More MAGA
you know, self-fulfilling prophecies. 📷
www.avclub.com/washington-p...
you know, self-fulfilling prophecies. 📷
www.avclub.com/washington-p...
November 21, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Vance Urged Bezos to Make the Washington Post Even More MAGA
you know, self-fulfilling prophecies. 📷
www.avclub.com/washington-p...
you know, self-fulfilling prophecies. 📷
www.avclub.com/washington-p...
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The President of the United States had a close relationship with America’s most notorious child sex trafficker, and he is now using every lever of power at his disposal to block the release of more information about that relationship.
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The President of the United States had a close relationship with America’s most notorious child sex trafficker, and he is now using every lever of power at his disposal to block the release of more information about that relationship.
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The Pontiac Public Library will receive nearly $13,000 in state funding to support its operations.
Pontiac Public Library gets nearly $13K under new state formula
Pontiac Public Library will receive nearly $13K as Illinois expands its library grant program to help underserved communities.
buff.ly
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Pontiac Public Library will receive nearly $13,000 in state funding to support its operations.
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The DOT also reportedly plans to rescind requirements that airlines disclose junk fees. It's also planning to redefine what flight cancellations would require refunds for passengers.
Both Delta and United gave $1 million to the Trump inauguration fund.
Everything is for sale.
Both Delta and United gave $1 million to the Trump inauguration fund.
Everything is for sale.
BREAKING: The Trump administration is officially withdrawing a Biden-era plan to require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation when flight disruptions are caused by the airlines.
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The DOT also reportedly plans to rescind requirements that airlines disclose junk fees. It's also planning to redefine what flight cancellations would require refunds for passengers.
Both Delta and United gave $1 million to the Trump inauguration fund.
Everything is for sale.
Both Delta and United gave $1 million to the Trump inauguration fund.
Everything is for sale.
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The government can’t be effective unless it has the trust of voters.
We need a Supreme Court code of ethics.
We need to root out disinformation.
We need to get big money out of politics.
We need a Supreme Court code of ethics.
We need to root out disinformation.
We need to get big money out of politics.
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The government can’t be effective unless it has the trust of voters.
We need a Supreme Court code of ethics.
We need to root out disinformation.
We need to get big money out of politics.
We need a Supreme Court code of ethics.
We need to root out disinformation.
We need to get big money out of politics.
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“We oppose the indiscriminate mass deportation of people. We pray for an end to dehumanizing rhetoric and violence.”
U.S. Catholic Bishops voted 216-5 in a historic rebuke of Trump’s inhumane immigration policies. Republicans should follow their lead. theweek.com/politics/cat...
U.S. Catholic Bishops voted 216-5 in a historic rebuke of Trump’s inhumane immigration policies. Republicans should follow their lead. theweek.com/politics/cat...
Catholic bishops rebuke Trump on immigration
‘We feel compelled’ to ‘raise our voices in defense of God-given human dignity,’ the bishops said
theweek.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
“We oppose the indiscriminate mass deportation of people. We pray for an end to dehumanizing rhetoric and violence.”
U.S. Catholic Bishops voted 216-5 in a historic rebuke of Trump’s inhumane immigration policies. Republicans should follow their lead. theweek.com/politics/cat...
U.S. Catholic Bishops voted 216-5 in a historic rebuke of Trump’s inhumane immigration policies. Republicans should follow their lead. theweek.com/politics/cat...
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Come enjoy snacks and drinks while we phone bank and write postcards for Col. Chuck Hightower, candidate for SC House District #88!
++Please bring laptop if able, as this makes phonebanking easier!++
www.mobilize.us/lexingtoncou...
++Please bring laptop if able, as this makes phonebanking easier!++
www.mobilize.us/lexingtoncou...
November 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Come enjoy snacks and drinks while we phone bank and write postcards for Col. Chuck Hightower, candidate for SC House District #88!
++Please bring laptop if able, as this makes phonebanking easier!++
www.mobilize.us/lexingtoncou...
++Please bring laptop if able, as this makes phonebanking easier!++
www.mobilize.us/lexingtoncou...
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The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to enforce a baseless passport policy that puts transgender people at further risk of harassment and discrimination.
Learn more about the policy and what it means for you and your transgender loved ones.
Learn more about the policy and what it means for you and your transgender loved ones.
Q & A: Orr v. Trump | American Civil Liberties Union
Following a January 2025 Executive Order from President Donald Trump, the State Department began barring people from obtaining passports with a sex designation on them that is not the same as their sex assigned at birth. In response, the ACLU filed a federal lawsuit challenging the State Department's policy on behalf of transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people.
www.aclu.org
November 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to enforce a baseless passport policy that puts transgender people at further risk of harassment and discrimination.
Learn more about the policy and what it means for you and your transgender loved ones.
Learn more about the policy and what it means for you and your transgender loved ones.
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53% say billionaires are a threat to Democracy
53% support limits on wealth accumulation
71% support a billionaires tax
Your reminder that Republicans are currently gutting healthcare and food assistance to give more tax breaks to the billionaires buying elections for them.
53% support limits on wealth accumulation
71% support a billionaires tax
Your reminder that Republicans are currently gutting healthcare and food assistance to give more tax breaks to the billionaires buying elections for them.
November 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
53% say billionaires are a threat to Democracy
53% support limits on wealth accumulation
71% support a billionaires tax
Your reminder that Republicans are currently gutting healthcare and food assistance to give more tax breaks to the billionaires buying elections for them.
53% support limits on wealth accumulation
71% support a billionaires tax
Your reminder that Republicans are currently gutting healthcare and food assistance to give more tax breaks to the billionaires buying elections for them.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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If you're frustrated with your representation, it's because far too often your leaders are working for corporate special interests, not you. That's why I'm not taking a single dime of Corporate PAC money in this race, so you can rest assured I'll fight for YOU in the Senate.
November 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If you're frustrated with your representation, it's because far too often your leaders are working for corporate special interests, not you. That's why I'm not taking a single dime of Corporate PAC money in this race, so you can rest assured I'll fight for YOU in the Senate.
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Reminder: Big Oil and Gas gave $96 million in direct donations to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and super PACs during the 2024 cycle.
The Trump administration has revoked a ban on drilling and mining in Alaska's ecologically sensitive North Slope region.
November 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Reminder: Big Oil and Gas gave $96 million in direct donations to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and super PACs during the 2024 cycle.
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📍Senator Fetterman had a VFIB—the leading cause of cardiac arrest—he almost died if not for his implanted defibrillator, which can cost $34,000 to over $51,000. Days ago, he also just voted with GOP to gut health insurance tax credits for millions. Hope he has a change of heart.
November 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
📍Senator Fetterman had a VFIB—the leading cause of cardiac arrest—he almost died if not for his implanted defibrillator, which can cost $34,000 to over $51,000. Days ago, he also just voted with GOP to gut health insurance tax credits for millions. Hope he has a change of heart.
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New Mexico is the first state in the country to implement universal free childcare, and the program will save families an estimated $12,800 a year.
November 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
New Mexico is the first state in the country to implement universal free childcare, and the program will save families an estimated $12,800 a year.
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MAGA Megyn — mother of a 14-year-old daughter — explains that convicted child sex offender Epstein was possibly "not a pedophile."
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www.rawstory.com/megyn-kelly-...
#epstein #50501movement
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www.rawstory.com/megyn-kelly-...
#epstein #50501movement
November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
MAGA Megyn — mother of a 14-year-old daughter — explains that convicted child sex offender Epstein was possibly "not a pedophile."
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www.rawstory.com/megyn-kelly-...
#epstein #50501movement
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www.rawstory.com/megyn-kelly-...
#epstein #50501movement
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Rotten apples don’t fall far from the tree.
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Rotten apples don’t fall far from the tree.
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Following months of hard work, we're excited that this 2025-2026 #PAbudget provides relief to struggling Pennsylvanians.
It includes a new working family tax credit, investments in childcare recruitment & retention initiative, funding for direct care workers and no new taxes.
It includes a new working family tax credit, investments in childcare recruitment & retention initiative, funding for direct care workers and no new taxes.
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Following months of hard work, we're excited that this 2025-2026 #PAbudget provides relief to struggling Pennsylvanians.
It includes a new working family tax credit, investments in childcare recruitment & retention initiative, funding for direct care workers and no new taxes.
It includes a new working family tax credit, investments in childcare recruitment & retention initiative, funding for direct care workers and no new taxes.
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Epstein victims 'who have not spoken before' to fly to DC to confront Mike Johnson
Epstein victims 'who have not spoken before' to fly to DC to confront Mike Johnson
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein “who have not spoken [publicly] before” are poised to arrive in Washington, D.C. next week to put pressure on lawmakers amid fears that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) may use his authority to block an effort to force the release of files related to Epstein.The Epstein v...
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Epstein victims 'who have not spoken before' to fly to DC to confront Mike Johnson
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In a memo promising legal immunity for those who kill alleged drug traffickers, the Trump administration floated an unusual legal theory.
Secret Boat Strike Memo Justifies Killings By Claiming the Target Is Drugs, Not People
In a memo promising legal immunity for those who kill alleged drug traffickers, the Trump administration floated an unusual legal theory.
interc.pt
November 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
In a memo promising legal immunity for those who kill alleged drug traffickers, the Trump administration floated an unusual legal theory.
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In all the political chaos, it’s easy to lose sight of other global crises.
Typhoon Fung-wong devastated the Philippines this week, at least 18 dead and over 1.4 million displaced. 💔
Climate change is making communities more vulnerable. We need bold action now.
apnews.com/article/typh...
Typhoon Fung-wong devastated the Philippines this week, at least 18 dead and over 1.4 million displaced. 💔
Climate change is making communities more vulnerable. We need bold action now.
apnews.com/article/typh...
Storm approaches Taiwan after causing 18 deaths and destruction in the Philippines
Typhoon Fung-wong has blown out of the northwestern Philippines after causing floods and landslides.
apnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
In all the political chaos, it’s easy to lose sight of other global crises.
Typhoon Fung-wong devastated the Philippines this week, at least 18 dead and over 1.4 million displaced. 💔
Climate change is making communities more vulnerable. We need bold action now.
apnews.com/article/typh...
Typhoon Fung-wong devastated the Philippines this week, at least 18 dead and over 1.4 million displaced. 💔
Climate change is making communities more vulnerable. We need bold action now.
apnews.com/article/typh...
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How about instead of selling "bearista" cups, Starbucks bargains a fair contract with its unionized baristas? No contract. No coffee. Don't cross the picket line. Solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org ✊
Starbucks' outrageous CEO-to-worker pay gap might make you spit out your morning coffee. And we're supposed to believe Starbucks can't afford to bargain a fair contract with its unionized workers?
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
How about instead of selling "bearista" cups, Starbucks bargains a fair contract with its unionized baristas? No contract. No coffee. Don't cross the picket line. Solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org ✊
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Southern California's economy is reeling from Trump's policies. Inflation is crushing small businesses, ICE raids are tearing communities apart, and tariffs are driving up costs for working families.
California's small businesses deserve better than Trump. www.ocregister.com/2025/11/09/s...
California's small businesses deserve better than Trump. www.ocregister.com/2025/11/09/s...
Southern California’s Main Street economy rattled by inflation, ICE raids and tariffs
Simon Yoon voted for Trump a year ago but now regrets it. The sushi restaurant owner closed the eatery in October as costs soared.
www.ocregister.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Southern California's economy is reeling from Trump's policies. Inflation is crushing small businesses, ICE raids are tearing communities apart, and tariffs are driving up costs for working families.
California's small businesses deserve better than Trump. www.ocregister.com/2025/11/09/s...
California's small businesses deserve better than Trump. www.ocregister.com/2025/11/09/s...