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MerielleB.bsky.social
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She/Her**Retired Navy/Blind Veteran-Social Justice Advocate /Community Organizer, Anti-Facist 💙 Umatilla County (Oregon) Democrats
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I live in a very red conservative community (Pendleton-OR) We have a MAGA GOP Rep Cliff Bentz who won’t talk/meet w/non-donor constituents citing “Antifa as a threat” So a mixed group of constituents sent him balls
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White shipping boxes marked with balls for BENTZ Boxes full of pool balls marked with sharpies, saying things like protect Social Security, protect your constituents, listen to your constituents, grow a pair Pictures of the contents of a box containing pool balls marked with black sharpie, saying things like: hands of Social Security, it’s about the truth, do your job, grow a pair, support your constituents Another box of pool balls marked with black sharpie. The balls are multicolored and say various things like: grow a pair and do right to buy your constituents, listen to us, stop lying, be a hero stand up to 47, etc. etc..
November 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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In 1974, I became part of #Antifa aka the US Military…
Picture of a slim blonde woman wearing a Pale Blue US Navy Summer Uniform at Boot Camp in Orlando FL An American flag and US Navy Symbol frame the bottom of the photo
September 19, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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A flyer announcing a last-minute protest against representative cliff bands on tomorrow in Pendleton, Oregon
July 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Volunteers needed in Eastern Oregon
If you can attend one of these town halls as a volunteer or you know someone who can help!
This would be awesome. ! Very rural towns with little democratic activity— contact information is on the poster
#EasternOregon
#DPO
Poster requesting volunteers to support town halls in red counties in eastern Oregon
July 19, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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We are “Making Good Trouble” in Pendleton, OR (Umatilla County)
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An event poster for the” good trouble lives on” protest scheduled for July 17 in Pendleton, Oregon. It contains rally information and schedule and a brief description of the event along with a picture of former Congressman John Lewis
July 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Your mental county Democrats marching in the parade carrying flags and signs that show positive democratic values Sign say women’s right to choose, protect equal rights, protect federal, workers, and election security Another crowd shot of the large group of Umatilla County Democrats marching in the July 4th 2025 parade More Parade marchers carrying signs that say protect federal workers, carrying flags, protect our schools, support our veterans Marchers from Umatilla County Democrats at the parade carrying signs flags
July 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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A white pick up with a banner wrapped on the nose of the truck that says Umatilla County Democratic Party Marchers for the Umatilla County Democratic Party during a pause in the parade. Caring signs that demonstrate positive democratic values and goals. Lining up to start the parade. Groups of people standing holding signs and climbing on a float prior to the parade start. Last marchers in a long line of Umatilla County Democrats! A woman wearing a community organizer T-shirt, and a hat carrying a sign that says” give peace a chance”
July 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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On July 4th in DEEP Red Eastern Oregon (Pendleton) we County Democrats showed up for the July 4th parade (GOP=MIA)) we had signs that showed Democratic values, we had hats & flags & a float & we were cheered by the crowds and then WON the Best Overall Entry & the VFW Patriots Trophies!
Pendleton Democrats Parade Team! Holding the Winning Trophy Shot of Patriot Trophy from VFW Umatilla county Democrats marching in the parade behind the float carrying various signs, representing Democratic values and carrying flags Umatilla county Democrats writing on Parade entry ahead of marcher, holding signs that demonstrate positive democratic values like human rights, voting security, equitable justice
July 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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I84 in Deep Red Eastern Or
“The Bannering” 6/28/25
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A banner hung on a freeway overpass off of I 84 in eastern Oregon. The banner says saved democracy. There are American flags and various protesters with saved democracy signs. A protester in Pendleton, Oregon wearing an orange shirt saying are you registered to vote and holding a sign that says secure our voting rights. Protesters at hanging of a freeway banner Protesters off of I 84 in Pendleton, Oregon holding signs on the freeway opposite a banner saying save our democracy A shot of protesters holding up a freeway banner off of I 84 in Pendleton, Oregon. The banner says save democracy.
June 29, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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She’s beautiful!! This is Ms Houdini, my rescue (when I brought her home, she hid under and behind the dishwasher for three days hence the name)
Orange and white tabby, one year old snoozing on a chaise
June 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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A meme stating: George Washington did didn’t join a party. He thought a king. You don’t have to be a Democrat to say no to tyranny.
June 17, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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Pendleton, Oregon protest, crowd, shots of no king signs Crowd shots of the Pendleton, Oregon protest Pendleton, Oregon protest, crowd shots Pendleton, Oregon protest crowd shots
June 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Crowd shot of Pendleton, Oregon protest Crowd shot Pendleton, Oregon protest Crowd shop Pendleton, Oregon protest Crowd shop Pendleton, Oregon protest
June 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Pre-rally crowd shot Pendleton, Oregon No Kings Pre-rally crowd shot Miscellaneous protesters in pre-crowd rally, listening to speakers and message of support from Senator Ron Wyden Crowd shot of protesters holding no kings signs in Pendleton, Oregon
June 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Protesters in Pendleton, Oregon Carrying signs One says impeach Trump no kings No kings or lies Are we great yet cause I just feel embarrassed Protect the dolls, Barbie tariffs Protester holding signs no kings or idiots either Protesters holding signs for the no Kings protest and defend democracy Protester in Pendleton, Oregon holding a sign that says 8647 No kings, no fascists, no Nazis
June 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Protester holding a sign that says Jefferson was right due process matters No Kings protest Pendleton, Oregon Protester with a sign that says your silence will be studied by your grandkids Pendleton, Oregon Tribal Protesters in Pendleton, Oregon One sign says no one is illegal on stolen land The other says liberty and justice for all Protesters in Pendleton, Oregon holding signs that say no kings, no kings no parades for draft dodging dictators
June 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Pendleton, OR “No Kings” Rally & March 6/14/25. VERY RED town w/155+ people from EVERY party ALL unpaid supporters of the first amendment!
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Protesters at the no Kings, March June 14, 2025, Pendleton, Oregon Protesters NO KINGS Pendleton, Oregon 6/14/25 Three unpaid community volunteers All three are women wearing blue T-shirts that say community organizer in white letters
June 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Veterans support rally, Stanfield, Oregon, June 6, 2025 a group of veterans holding signs. They say hands off our veterans benefits, VA, and Medicaid. Protect veterans benefits. Freedom, democracy truth. And the large cardboard sign that says Trump will never get it duty honor, sacrifice A blind disabled veteran standing in Bard Park, Stanfield, Oregon at a Veterans rally and protest on June 6, 2025 Wearing a Veterans against Trump T-shirt.
June 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Two women holding a sign that says Veterans against Trump at a protest rally in supportive veterans on June 6, 2025 Bard Park, Stanfield, Oregon Two women holding a sign that says hands off Veterans A man and woman holding three signs One says foxtrot, delta, tango and in much smaller diagonal text says support our Veterans they did what you did not No cuts to the VA, Medicare or Social Security or Medicaid Another sign that says hands off the VA and Veterans benefits
June 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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A group of protesters in Bard park in Stanfield, Oregon on June 6, 2025 protesting in support of veterans. A protest sign that spells out tariffs in a column Then has words across that say tyrant against respectful, individual families futures suck A veteran holding a protest sign in Stanfield, Oregon. The sign says defend freedom, tax, the rich, union, strong patriotism. Protest sign that says It took the Nazis one month three weeks and two days eight hours 40 minutes to dismantle a constitutional republic
June 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Veterans protest in tiny STANFIELD Oregon a VERY conservative area
This was their 10th protest event this year!
Defending Democracy
Another group photo from the protest, freedom, democracy, and truth Last group photo
June 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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No kings/no fascists protest poster for a march in Pendleton Oregon on June 14, 2025. It ask that people bring flag signs noisemaker balloons stand up speak up and show our community. We’re here. It ends with defend democracy The names of the organizers A QR code to the Facebook page
May 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Protesters in Pendleton, Oregon standing on a corner opposite of large crowd. Huge sign, saying Trump must go now Another sign carried by a blind veteran female in a 50501 Veterans shirt Holding a sign that says Mayday, Mayday, Mayday, fascism is here! We The People Dissent Different angle of previous photo Protest sign from Pendleton, Oregon that says we the people are tired of our country being rooted in white supremacy, plugged by economic in equality, and sustained by the silence that enables both Protest signed from Pendleton, Oregon that says Mayday Mayday!! Fascism is here we the people dissent!
May 2, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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Protest sign from Pendleton, Oregon, that says who would Jesus deport? Protest sign from Pendleton Mayday Mayday, America we have a problem Mayday, Mayday, Mayday! Our democracy is dying! Protest signs from Pendleton, Oregon, that say Fire Trump Hands off democracy Only you can prevent fascism Hands off Mr. Rogers and Support for NPR and PBS He is not a god Protesters in Pendleton, Oregon holding a sign
May 2, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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Long street corner shot of protesters in Pendleton, Oregon Protesters in Pendleton, Oregon holding signs that say 8647, defend the constitution, impeach convict remove Another crowd shot from the Pendleton, Oregon protest Opposite side shot of protesters, holding various signs saying things like Foxtrot, Delta, tango. No kings. Impeach, convict, remove, etc..
May 2, 2025 at 3:24 AM