MJensen
@merrijensen.bsky.social
So my question is, who is working on rebuilding our democracy so that the guardrails are stronger and can withstand a coordinated/manipulated takeover by someone much, much more savvy & intelligent than Trump? Aren't there thinktanks or nonprofits that do worse case scenario strategy & study?
November 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM
So my question is, who is working on rebuilding our democracy so that the guardrails are stronger and can withstand a coordinated/manipulated takeover by someone much, much more savvy & intelligent than Trump? Aren't there thinktanks or nonprofits that do worse case scenario strategy & study?
Now that Halloween is out of the way, I bring you this Public Service Announcement... Tuesday, Nov 4th, 2025, myself and many thousands of volunteers will be helping all voters across the state of North Carolina to vote all day. This may not be a huge election year or a high turnout election... 1/2
November 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Now that Halloween is out of the way, I bring you this Public Service Announcement... Tuesday, Nov 4th, 2025, myself and many thousands of volunteers will be helping all voters across the state of North Carolina to vote all day. This may not be a huge election year or a high turnout election... 1/2
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🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
September 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
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🔥 MICHIGAN — Senate candidate Dr. @abdulelsayed.bsky.social : “Someone always gets paid… we have to become resistant to the games they play when they say the words ‘WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE.”
This part👇🏽
This part👇🏽
September 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
🔥 MICHIGAN — Senate candidate Dr. @abdulelsayed.bsky.social : “Someone always gets paid… we have to become resistant to the games they play when they say the words ‘WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE.”
This part👇🏽
This part👇🏽
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I think it’s high time we take back the national narrative. For centuries Americans of all races, genders, religions, and abilities have worked to create a more perfect union, and we should shout from the rooftops that WE are America. Not these idiot white supremacist authoritarians.
August 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I think it’s high time we take back the national narrative. For centuries Americans of all races, genders, religions, and abilities have worked to create a more perfect union, and we should shout from the rooftops that WE are America. Not these idiot white supremacist authoritarians.
This is hilarious. Perfect example of an AI hallucination.
August 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
This is hilarious. Perfect example of an AI hallucination.
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Carl Sagan explains how the ancient Greeks knew the Earth was round and calculated its circumference over 2,000 years ago.
July 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Carl Sagan explains how the ancient Greeks knew the Earth was round and calculated its circumference over 2,000 years ago.
My family had a big discussion about AI and what it can and can not do today. This story is just further proof that if left unchecked, AI can/will cause damage.
It’s so much crazier than that. A woman appealed a lower court ruling for her ex-husband, pointing out the court’s order relied on 4 hallucinated or real-but-irrelevant cases. Ex-husband’s lawyer then files a reply to the appeals court with ELEVEN hallucinated or irrelevant case citations!
First time a judge has decided a case based on hallucinated case law in the US that I've encountered.
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July 5, 2025 at 3:28 AM
My family had a big discussion about AI and what it can and can not do today. This story is just further proof that if left unchecked, AI can/will cause damage.
Join the nationwide movement to protect freedom, equality, and democracy. weholdtruths.com
July 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Join the nationwide movement to protect freedom, equality, and democracy. weholdtruths.com
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A few places where Mekka missed the mark are typically because this administration moved more aggressively than what at the time seemed like a pessimistic view.
For instance, why stop at revoking green cards or deporting green card holders?
For instance, why stop at revoking green cards or deporting green card holders?
DOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship
Denaturalization is a tactic heavily used during the McCarthy era and one that was expanded during the Obama administration and grew further during President Trump's first term. It's a tool usually us...
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July 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A few places where Mekka missed the mark are typically because this administration moved more aggressively than what at the time seemed like a pessimistic view.
For instance, why stop at revoking green cards or deporting green card holders?
For instance, why stop at revoking green cards or deporting green card holders?
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It’s sobering to realize that there are powerful people in Washington and Silicon Valley who believe America’s biggest problem is that it has too many non-white people and they’ve been successfully executing on a decade long plan to “fix” it.
This post by Mekka Okereke from 2017 predicted the OBBBA
This post by Mekka Okereke from 2017 predicted the OBBBA
July 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
It’s sobering to realize that there are powerful people in Washington and Silicon Valley who believe America’s biggest problem is that it has too many non-white people and they’ve been successfully executing on a decade long plan to “fix” it.
This post by Mekka Okereke from 2017 predicted the OBBBA
This post by Mekka Okereke from 2017 predicted the OBBBA
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Spot on. This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen. It ‘s relatable, and humanizes the issue in a way everyone can understand.
June 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Spot on. This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen. It ‘s relatable, and humanizes the issue in a way everyone can understand.
I would rather live with less and be known for decency, compassion, and gratefulness, like this human.
And, can I just say that including their faithful companion with them is bringing me to tears again.
Such a sad loss, but a beautiful memorial.
And, can I just say that including their faithful companion with them is bringing me to tears again.
Such a sad loss, but a beautiful memorial.
Former President Joe Biden came to the Capitol after 4 p.m. to pay his respects to Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.
He spent about 90 seconds in front of the caskets, made the sign of the cross and knelt quietly.
📸 Kerem Yücel | MPR News
He spent about 90 seconds in front of the caskets, made the sign of the cross and knelt quietly.
📸 Kerem Yücel | MPR News
June 28, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I would rather live with less and be known for decency, compassion, and gratefulness, like this human.
And, can I just say that including their faithful companion with them is bringing me to tears again.
Such a sad loss, but a beautiful memorial.
And, can I just say that including their faithful companion with them is bringing me to tears again.
Such a sad loss, but a beautiful memorial.
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Al Gore didn’t hold back: The Trump admin is “attacking the heart of truth,” twisting facts like the Nazis did in the 1930s. From climate denial to rewriting the Ukraine war, it’s all about power—not reality.
Gore warned the U.S. is under siege—and every former leader should speak out like he did.
Gore warned the U.S. is under siege—and every former leader should speak out like he did.
April 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Al Gore didn’t hold back: The Trump admin is “attacking the heart of truth,” twisting facts like the Nazis did in the 1930s. From climate denial to rewriting the Ukraine war, it’s all about power—not reality.
Gore warned the U.S. is under siege—and every former leader should speak out like he did.
Gore warned the U.S. is under siege—and every former leader should speak out like he did.
The wheel of time weaves a web that connects us all; what one man does ripples through to every other. In this, we are never alone. We must join our strengths and weaknesses, work as one, and maybe, just maybe, we weave something beautiful.
June 27, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The wheel of time weaves a web that connects us all; what one man does ripples through to every other. In this, we are never alone. We must join our strengths and weaknesses, work as one, and maybe, just maybe, we weave something beautiful.
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I’m going to punch someone in the face, then distract them from that by punching them in stomach, then distract them from that by kicking them in the knee, then distract them from that by kicking them in the teeth. They’ll be so distracted.
June 24, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I’m going to punch someone in the face, then distract them from that by punching them in stomach, then distract them from that by kicking them in the knee, then distract them from that by kicking them in the teeth. They’ll be so distracted.
The irony in everything that is happening from 47's admin is that they are proving the progressive's point. Minorities & women and diversity & inclusion and compassion & generosity are actually drivers of prosperity for the many as opposed to the few. Angry white men tend to regressive policies.
June 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The irony in everything that is happening from 47's admin is that they are proving the progressive's point. Minorities & women and diversity & inclusion and compassion & generosity are actually drivers of prosperity for the many as opposed to the few. Angry white men tend to regressive policies.
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When I tell people it's obvious Trump is trying to create a fascist dictatorship, they grow quiet and uncomfortable. They don't argue with me because they know it's true. Even so, they hate hearing it. Because it makes them feel helpless. But we're not helpless. Get active now, while you can.
June 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
When I tell people it's obvious Trump is trying to create a fascist dictatorship, they grow quiet and uncomfortable. They don't argue with me because they know it's true. Even so, they hate hearing it. Because it makes them feel helpless. But we're not helpless. Get active now, while you can.
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How do you get active?
Join Indivisible. They'll tell you about protests and how to contact elected officials. Join the protest movement 50501 too.
Talk to persuadable family and friends. As Republicans keep doing terrible things, your arguments may gain new purchase.
@50501movement.bsky.social
Join Indivisible. They'll tell you about protests and how to contact elected officials. Join the protest movement 50501 too.
Talk to persuadable family and friends. As Republicans keep doing terrible things, your arguments may gain new purchase.
@50501movement.bsky.social
Organize on Your Home Turf - Formstack
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June 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
How do you get active?
Join Indivisible. They'll tell you about protests and how to contact elected officials. Join the protest movement 50501 too.
Talk to persuadable family and friends. As Republicans keep doing terrible things, your arguments may gain new purchase.
@50501movement.bsky.social
Join Indivisible. They'll tell you about protests and how to contact elected officials. Join the protest movement 50501 too.
Talk to persuadable family and friends. As Republicans keep doing terrible things, your arguments may gain new purchase.
@50501movement.bsky.social
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These are the people that make America great 🇲🇽🇺🇸
June 13, 2025 at 1:49 AM
These are the people that make America great 🇲🇽🇺🇸
So apparently, to protect themselves and their families, ICE officers have to cover their faces and don't carry IDs. Or, bare with me here, maybe they should just stop participating in activities that are clearly wrong, maybe? If you will not identify yourself, then we are not obligated to submit.
June 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
So apparently, to protect themselves and their families, ICE officers have to cover their faces and don't carry IDs. Or, bare with me here, maybe they should just stop participating in activities that are clearly wrong, maybe? If you will not identify yourself, then we are not obligated to submit.
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It’s true, we were free range little idiots. Off doing god knows what for hours. No real way to contact our parents or for them to contact us.
June 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
It’s true, we were free range little idiots. Off doing god knows what for hours. No real way to contact our parents or for them to contact us.
This whole thread.
one day it's going to come out that the total revenue for the entire generative AI industry is like $20-$25bn in 2025, and the cost to make that revenue was $50bn-$100bn+
June 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
This whole thread.