Michael Purtell
@michaelpurtell.bsky.social
Democratic activist in San Jose. Semiconductor, python-based data science, music, sports and anything related to California or New York State.
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Trump compromising US national security to serve his personal financial interests, this time by selling F35 fighters to Saudi Arabia over Pentagon objections.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
Trump Says U.S. Will Sell F-35s to Saudis, Despite Pentagon Concerns
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Trump compromising US national security to serve his personal financial interests, this time by selling F35 fighters to Saudi Arabia over Pentagon objections.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/u...
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Democrats will rebuild the Department of Education and renew America’s commitment to educational equity and access.
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Trump administration to announce dismantling of much of Education Dept.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March seeking to close the department, but only Congress has the power to do that.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Democrats will rebuild the Department of Education and renew America’s commitment to educational equity and access.
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
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Stop with the bull shit MAGA moron
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Stop with the bull shit MAGA moron
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November 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Excited about Bluesky? Join us to learn tips and tricks! 💙
We'll show you how to create your new account, set up your profile, find followers, share our @FieldTeam6.org ready-made posts and lots more. 🌟
📆 Wednesdays at 11a PT/2p ET
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We'll show you how to create your new account, set up your profile, find followers, share our @FieldTeam6.org ready-made posts and lots more. 🌟
📆 Wednesdays at 11a PT/2p ET
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The Democrats just had the best election in a decade, in an off-off year & they owe that to you - the grassroots!
Model the strength, the courage, the spine we need to see in our leaders. Volunteer & Donate to register the new voters who will remake our party.
#Voterizer FieldTeam6.org
Model the strength, the courage, the spine we need to see in our leaders. Volunteer & Donate to register the new voters who will remake our party.
#Voterizer FieldTeam6.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The Democrats just had the best election in a decade, in an off-off year & they owe that to you - the grassroots!
Model the strength, the courage, the spine we need to see in our leaders. Volunteer & Donate to register the new voters who will remake our party.
#Voterizer FieldTeam6.org
Model the strength, the courage, the spine we need to see in our leaders. Volunteer & Donate to register the new voters who will remake our party.
#Voterizer FieldTeam6.org
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We need to honor this righteous wrath by acting on it. The Democratic Party needs to be reborn, we're uniquely positioned to help midwife this rebirth of democracy.
Let's keep registering new voters who will remake our party & channeling our passion into actions that will save the world!
#Voterizer
Let's keep registering new voters who will remake our party & channeling our passion into actions that will save the world!
#Voterizer
November 14, 2025 at 1:40 AM
We need to honor this righteous wrath by acting on it. The Democratic Party needs to be reborn, we're uniquely positioned to help midwife this rebirth of democracy.
Let's keep registering new voters who will remake our party & channeling our passion into actions that will save the world!
#Voterizer
Let's keep registering new voters who will remake our party & channeling our passion into actions that will save the world!
#Voterizer
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No one saves democracy alone. But together? We're unstoppable!
@FieldTeam6.org loves to partner w/other organizations. We can help your org - for free - run in-person voter drives, textbanks, postcarding.
Tuesdays at 12p PT/3p ET
#StrongerTogether #Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/iMD7IC51
@FieldTeam6.org loves to partner w/other organizations. We can help your org - for free - run in-person voter drives, textbanks, postcarding.
Tuesdays at 12p PT/3p ET
#StrongerTogether #Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/iMD7IC51
RSVP here
social.fieldteam6.org
November 17, 2025 at 1:57 AM
No one saves democracy alone. But together? We're unstoppable!
@FieldTeam6.org loves to partner w/other organizations. We can help your org - for free - run in-person voter drives, textbanks, postcarding.
Tuesdays at 12p PT/3p ET
#StrongerTogether #Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/iMD7IC51
@FieldTeam6.org loves to partner w/other organizations. We can help your org - for free - run in-person voter drives, textbanks, postcarding.
Tuesdays at 12p PT/3p ET
#StrongerTogether #Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/iMD7IC51
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A huge & critical win for California and democracy!
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, or knocked on doors to register new Democrats in California for #YesOn50.
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/r7JUN1sl
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, or knocked on doors to register new Democrats in California for #YesOn50.
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/r7JUN1sl
Help register more Democrats! Click here!
social.fieldteam6.org
November 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A huge & critical win for California and democracy!
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, or knocked on doors to register new Democrats in California for #YesOn50.
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/r7JUN1sl
#ThankYou to every volunteer who called, texted, wrote, or knocked on doors to register new Democrats in California for #YesOn50.
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/r7JUN1sl
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Honor the diverse, rich cultures, histories, & contributions of Native American, Alaska Native & Native Hawaiian communities.
The history of this land is linked to its 1st inhabitants.
help protect their rights, #RegisterDemocrats with @FieldTeam6.org
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/55g6tD6o
The history of this land is linked to its 1st inhabitants.
help protect their rights, #RegisterDemocrats with @FieldTeam6.org
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/55g6tD6o
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social.fieldteam6.org
November 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Honor the diverse, rich cultures, histories, & contributions of Native American, Alaska Native & Native Hawaiian communities.
The history of this land is linked to its 1st inhabitants.
help protect their rights, #RegisterDemocrats with @FieldTeam6.org
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/55g6tD6o
The history of this land is linked to its 1st inhabitants.
help protect their rights, #RegisterDemocrats with @FieldTeam6.org
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/55g6tD6o
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Love wins again!
The Supreme Court just denied a request to consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago.
There's more to do. 🗳🌟Help @FieldTeam6.org register Democrats. 🌈💙
#Pride #Voterizer #LoveAlwaysWins social.fieldteam6.org/s/9M4WBEVF
The Supreme Court just denied a request to consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago.
There's more to do. 🗳🌟Help @FieldTeam6.org register Democrats. 🌈💙
#Pride #Voterizer #LoveAlwaysWins social.fieldteam6.org/s/9M4WBEVF
Volunteer/Donate to Register Democrats
social.fieldteam6.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Love wins again!
The Supreme Court just denied a request to consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago.
There's more to do. 🗳🌟Help @FieldTeam6.org register Democrats. 🌈💙
#Pride #Voterizer #LoveAlwaysWins social.fieldteam6.org/s/9M4WBEVF
The Supreme Court just denied a request to consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago.
There's more to do. 🗳🌟Help @FieldTeam6.org register Democrats. 🌈💙
#Pride #Voterizer #LoveAlwaysWins social.fieldteam6.org/s/9M4WBEVF
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Listen to @PaulaPoundstone 🎧
Being president must be stressful. You know what’s even more stressful? Watching democracy unravel while people sit on their couches yelling at the news.
Join @FieldTeam6.org. Register Democrats. Pet cats. Save democracy.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/TRpiQOJF
Being president must be stressful. You know what’s even more stressful? Watching democracy unravel while people sit on their couches yelling at the news.
Join @FieldTeam6.org. Register Democrats. Pet cats. Save democracy.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/TRpiQOJF
November 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Listen to @PaulaPoundstone 🎧
Being president must be stressful. You know what’s even more stressful? Watching democracy unravel while people sit on their couches yelling at the news.
Join @FieldTeam6.org. Register Democrats. Pet cats. Save democracy.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/TRpiQOJF
Being president must be stressful. You know what’s even more stressful? Watching democracy unravel while people sit on their couches yelling at the news.
Join @FieldTeam6.org. Register Democrats. Pet cats. Save democracy.
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/TRpiQOJF
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Honor the diverse, rich cultures, histories, & contributions of Native American, Alaska Native & Native Hawaiian communities.
The history of this land is linked to its 1st inhabitants.
help protect their rights, #RegisterDemocrats with @FieldTeam6.org
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/2WZLQhu8
The history of this land is linked to its 1st inhabitants.
help protect their rights, #RegisterDemocrats with @FieldTeam6.org
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/2WZLQhu8
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social.fieldteam6.org
November 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Honor the diverse, rich cultures, histories, & contributions of Native American, Alaska Native & Native Hawaiian communities.
The history of this land is linked to its 1st inhabitants.
help protect their rights, #RegisterDemocrats with @FieldTeam6.org
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/2WZLQhu8
The history of this land is linked to its 1st inhabitants.
help protect their rights, #RegisterDemocrats with @FieldTeam6.org
#Voterizer social.fieldteam6.org/s/2WZLQhu8
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TACO time. Trump backs off some of his grocery tariffs - but the damage is done. newrepublic.com/post/203249/...
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
Trump Quietly Backtracks on Disastrous Grocery Tariffs
The president reversed course on some tariffs on items like beef—something his team promised not to do.
newrepublic.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
TACO time. Trump backs off some of his grocery tariffs - but the damage is done. newrepublic.com/post/203249/...
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
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Our joint OCI meeting in December will also include a drive for warm clothing! Come on over, join up, help out! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
OCI: Monthly Member Meeting · Mobilize
This a local Indivisible event!
📅 Join OCI for our monthly member meeting on the second Monday of every month! 🥙 6:30pm - potluck (optional) ➡️ 7:00-8:30pm - meeting
📍 Church Sanctuary, Campbell Un...
www.mobilize.us
November 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Our joint OCI meeting in December will also include a drive for warm clothing! Come on over, join up, help out! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
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Want to get active? There are multiple postcard drives to voters - and easy and fun way to get involved!
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
Democratic GOTV Postcard Campaigns
docs.google.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Want to get active? There are multiple postcard drives to voters - and easy and fun way to get involved!
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
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Inside Trump’s weaponized and politicized Justice Department.
"... asked to drop cases for political reasons, to find evidence for flimsy investigations, to take positions in court they thought had no legitimate basis.
"Work they were told to abandon — investigations of terrorist plots, corruption and white-collar fraud..."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
"Work they were told to abandon — investigations of terrorist plots, corruption and white-collar fraud..."
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
60 Attorneys on the Year of Chaos Inside Trump’s Justice Department
Sixty former staffers describe an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Inside Trump’s weaponized and politicized Justice Department.
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Trump Has the Power to Release the Epstein Files, With or Without Congress
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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Sadly, Trump and the GOP want to keep starving Americans. But you can help out:
You can donate to food banks here: www.cafoodbanks.org
If you need a food bank go here: www.cafoodbanks.org/our-members/
#food #foodbank #snap #politics #democracy
You can donate to food banks here: www.cafoodbanks.org
If you need a food bank go here: www.cafoodbanks.org/our-members/
#food #foodbank #snap #politics #democracy
California Association of Food Banks
We lead the collective effort to end hunger in California
www.cafoodbanks.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Sadly, Trump and the GOP want to keep starving Americans. But you can help out:
You can donate to food banks here: www.cafoodbanks.org
If you need a food bank go here: www.cafoodbanks.org/our-members/
#food #foodbank #snap #politics #democracy
You can donate to food banks here: www.cafoodbanks.org
If you need a food bank go here: www.cafoodbanks.org/our-members/
#food #foodbank #snap #politics #democracy
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Very stable and not-at-all senile Trump is in a fight with MTG. Meanwhile we're building power to swing states left.
Keep fighting.
www.mediaite.com/media/weird/...
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
Keep fighting.
www.mediaite.com/media/weird/...
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
Trump Flips Out When Marjorie Taylor Hits Back — Posts Blizzard Of Attacks Amid Epstein Brawl
Trump showed his displeasure after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shot back at him by posting a blizzard of attacks from the comments of her Twitter account.
www.mediaite.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Very stable and not-at-all senile Trump is in a fight with MTG. Meanwhile we're building power to swing states left.
Keep fighting.
www.mediaite.com/media/weird/...
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
Keep fighting.
www.mediaite.com/media/weird/...
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
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Hey let's team up. Want to fight for democracy?
Join us: linktr.ee/southbayswin...
Join OCI Indivisible: linktr.ee/ocindivisible
Sister District South Bay: www.sisterdistrictsouthbay.com
Bay Area Coalition: bayareacoalition.org
See you there!
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
Join us: linktr.ee/southbayswin...
Join OCI Indivisible: linktr.ee/ocindivisible
Sister District South Bay: www.sisterdistrictsouthbay.com
Bay Area Coalition: bayareacoalition.org
See you there!
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
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Swing Left Campbell/SJ. Maximizing grassroots impact to defend our democracy.
linktr.ee
November 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Hey let's team up. Want to fight for democracy?
Join us: linktr.ee/southbayswin...
Join OCI Indivisible: linktr.ee/ocindivisible
Sister District South Bay: www.sisterdistrictsouthbay.com
Bay Area Coalition: bayareacoalition.org
See you there!
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
Join us: linktr.ee/southbayswin...
Join OCI Indivisible: linktr.ee/ocindivisible
Sister District South Bay: www.sisterdistrictsouthbay.com
Bay Area Coalition: bayareacoalition.org
See you there!
#politics #democracy #california #USPol #CAPol
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California colleges and universities would welcome Texas kids who want to learn the things Trump and their state government don’t want them to know.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
Texas A&M Tightens Rules on Talking About Race and Gender in Classes
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
California colleges and universities would welcome Texas kids who want to learn the things Trump and their state government don’t want them to know.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
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Trump and Hegseth are beating the drums of war – against Venezuela? –to distract from the Epstein files. Meanwhile they appear to have no idea what to do about “affordability”, the new “groceries”, as consumer confidence continues to tank and the markets begin to notice.
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Trump and Hegseth are beating the drums of war – against Venezuela? –to distract from the Epstein files. Meanwhile they appear to have no idea what to do about “affordability”, the new “groceries”, as consumer confidence continues to tank and the markets begin to notice.
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Voodoo economics are back.
Trump: I’m lowering my random tariffs to lower food costs.
Also Trump: My tariffs didn’t cause high prices.
And: My tariffs generate so much free money I will hand out $2,000 checks while our deficit soars to fund tax cuts for the rich.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Trump: I’m lowering my random tariffs to lower food costs.
Also Trump: My tariffs didn’t cause high prices.
And: My tariffs generate so much free money I will hand out $2,000 checks while our deficit soars to fund tax cuts for the rich.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure rises over consumer prices
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It's part of a response to pressure from cons...
www.pbs.org
November 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Voodoo economics are back.
Trump: I’m lowering my random tariffs to lower food costs.
Also Trump: My tariffs didn’t cause high prices.
And: My tariffs generate so much free money I will hand out $2,000 checks while our deficit soars to fund tax cuts for the rich.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Trump: I’m lowering my random tariffs to lower food costs.
Also Trump: My tariffs didn’t cause high prices.
And: My tariffs generate so much free money I will hand out $2,000 checks while our deficit soars to fund tax cuts for the rich.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
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These low premium, poor coverage health plans are basically what Trump and the GOP are proposing to “replace” Obamacare.
Obamacare works because it reflects how healthcare economics and insurance actually work.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Obamacare works because it reflects how healthcare economics and insurance actually work.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
The cheap health insurance promoted by Trump officials has this catch
As millions brace for higher insurance prices, plans touted by the Trump administration are attracting attention. They are cheaper, but coverage is often skimpy.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
These low premium, poor coverage health plans are basically what Trump and the GOP are proposing to “replace” Obamacare.
Obamacare works because it reflects how healthcare economics and insurance actually work.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Obamacare works because it reflects how healthcare economics and insurance actually work.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Even the WSJ is mocking Trump's latest economic plans. thehill.com/homenews/adm...
#politics #democracy #california #CAPol
#politics #democracy #california #CAPol
thehill.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Even the WSJ is mocking Trump's latest economic plans. thehill.com/homenews/adm...
#politics #democracy #california #CAPol
#politics #democracy #california #CAPol