Pro Democracy
@nycsmile.bsky.social
Public Healthcare, Disability, Equality, Democracy, Anti-Fascist, Reproductive Justice
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CARTOON OF THE DAY… 🇺🇸
June 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
CARTOON OF THE DAY… 🇺🇸
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He just dropped $280,000,000 worth of artillery in a war that’s not ours, but our grandparents have to live on Ramen noodles because America can’t afford Meals on Wheels anymore.
Make it make sense.
Make it make sense.
June 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
He just dropped $280,000,000 worth of artillery in a war that’s not ours, but our grandparents have to live on Ramen noodles because America can’t afford Meals on Wheels anymore.
Make it make sense.
Make it make sense.
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I wrote something I hope will help you filter all the information coming in on the dangerous growing conflict in the Middle East:
“The 8 most important things to know about Trump’s attack on Iran.”
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“The 8 most important things to know about Trump’s attack on Iran.”
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https://www.chrismurphyct.com/p/8-things-you-should-know-about-trumps?r=2gcjml&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true
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June 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I wrote something I hope will help you filter all the information coming in on the dangerous growing conflict in the Middle East:
“The 8 most important things to know about Trump’s attack on Iran.”
t.co/FZfKw7D5mq
“The 8 most important things to know about Trump’s attack on Iran.”
t.co/FZfKw7D5mq
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“He has always worked hard to put food on the table for us and my mom,” said Alejandro. “He was always careful and always did his taxes on time. He never caused any problems and he is known as a kind and helping person by everyone in our community.” santanero.org/2025/06/21/l...
Landscaper violently detained by agents in Santa Ana has three Marine sons; detained without food or medical aid
A Tustin landscaper has been identified by his eldest Marine vet son after he was violently detained by immigration agents in Santa Ana.
santanero.org
June 23, 2025 at 1:44 AM
“He has always worked hard to put food on the table for us and my mom,” said Alejandro. “He was always careful and always did his taxes on time. He never caused any problems and he is known as a kind and helping person by everyone in our community.” santanero.org/2025/06/21/l...
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"People would self-immolate with petrol in detention. We were beaten. At times the violence was extreme, and you could be assaulted for no reason. When a packet of cigarettes can guarantee your safety, you understand how cheap human life can be... I lost almost seven years of my youth in detention."
"On my first day in offshore detention, I was given a number. Benham Satah became FRT009."
"With offshore detention, the Australian government paid Nauru and Papua New Guinea to do its dirty work."
"[A] stain on Australian history."
#Australia #Iran #Nauru #PapuaNewGuinea #Incarceration
"With offshore detention, the Australian government paid Nauru and Papua New Guinea to do its dirty work."
"[A] stain on Australian history."
#Australia #Iran #Nauru #PapuaNewGuinea #Incarceration
Offshore detention is inhumane — I know because I lived it
On my first day in offshore detention, I was given a number. Benham Satah became FRT009 — or Foxtrot Romeo Tango Zero Zero Nine, as the guards would use the military alphabet. It was one of the many…
www.amnesty.org
April 19, 2025 at 5:45 AM
"People would self-immolate with petrol in detention. We were beaten. At times the violence was extreme, and you could be assaulted for no reason. When a packet of cigarettes can guarantee your safety, you understand how cheap human life can be... I lost almost seven years of my youth in detention."
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To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
April 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.
—With love,
Your American allies.
On April 5, we’re uniting to say Hands Off! Join me to fight back against Trump’s unprecedented power grab. app.sosha.ai/s/ltn6hTHT
Join me on April 5th
app.sosha.ai
March 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
On April 5, we’re uniting to say Hands Off! Join me to fight back against Trump’s unprecedented power grab. app.sosha.ai/s/ltn6hTHT
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"[E]ven when parole or probation authorities approve interstate travel, the process of getting a 'travel permit' takes time and logistical coordination — and sometimes even fees. This necessarily delays abortion care, increasing the risk of complications and often further limiting access."
January 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
"[E]ven when parole or probation authorities approve interstate travel, the process of getting a 'travel permit' takes time and logistical coordination — and sometimes even fees. This necessarily delays abortion care, increasing the risk of complications and often further limiting access."
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Since Monday, Trump has:
-Halted civil rights investigations
-Suspended public health advisories
-Frozen infrastructure spending on roads and bridges
-Rescinded an executive order prohibiting discrimination by federal contractors
How does this help working people?
-Halted civil rights investigations
-Suspended public health advisories
-Frozen infrastructure spending on roads and bridges
-Rescinded an executive order prohibiting discrimination by federal contractors
How does this help working people?
January 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Since Monday, Trump has:
-Halted civil rights investigations
-Suspended public health advisories
-Frozen infrastructure spending on roads and bridges
-Rescinded an executive order prohibiting discrimination by federal contractors
How does this help working people?
-Halted civil rights investigations
-Suspended public health advisories
-Frozen infrastructure spending on roads and bridges
-Rescinded an executive order prohibiting discrimination by federal contractors
How does this help working people?
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I get that people are in a doom spiral, but I'm on the phone with a friend figuring out how to reframe her disability programs to be safe from the new politicals. There are people fighting.
Fight with them in whatever way you can, even if that is hugs and cat pics.
Fight with them in whatever way you can, even if that is hugs and cat pics.
January 21, 2025 at 4:13 AM
I get that people are in a doom spiral, but I'm on the phone with a friend figuring out how to reframe her disability programs to be safe from the new politicals. There are people fighting.
Fight with them in whatever way you can, even if that is hugs and cat pics.
Fight with them in whatever way you can, even if that is hugs and cat pics.
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"Amazon paid an astonishing $40 million to Melania Trump as part of an agreement for a documentary series, which, I think we can agree, would be met with swift and severe backlash across political media had Mrs. Obama or Dr. Biden been the recipient."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/democracy-...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/democracy-...
Democracy on Life Support at WaPo
Say a prayer and make it fast.
charlotteclymer.substack.com
January 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"Amazon paid an astonishing $40 million to Melania Trump as part of an agreement for a documentary series, which, I think we can agree, would be met with swift and severe backlash across political media had Mrs. Obama or Dr. Biden been the recipient."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/democracy-...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/democracy-...
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The January 6th attacks weren’t just a dark day—they were a violent, harrowing warning that our freedoms and democracy are under siege.
We can never forget, downplay, or excuse the gravity of what happened. Our democracy demands action, and we must stand firm to protect it!
We can never forget, downplay, or excuse the gravity of what happened. Our democracy demands action, and we must stand firm to protect it!
January 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The January 6th attacks weren’t just a dark day—they were a violent, harrowing warning that our freedoms and democracy are under siege.
We can never forget, downplay, or excuse the gravity of what happened. Our democracy demands action, and we must stand firm to protect it!
We can never forget, downplay, or excuse the gravity of what happened. Our democracy demands action, and we must stand firm to protect it!
As a member of the Host Committee, I'm proud to announce a Harris/Walz campaign Virtual Conversation on Reproductive Rights on Monday, September 9 at 7:00 pm ET. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Invitation Virtual Conversation on Reproductive Rights
You are cordially invited to a Virtual Conversation on Reproductive Rights with Reproductive Rights Advocates Kaitlyn Joshua Dr. Shelly Tien Amanada Zurawski and Morgan Mohr, Harris-Walz Senio...
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September 9, 2024 at 2:36 PM
As a member of the Host Committee, I'm proud to announce a Harris/Walz campaign Virtual Conversation on Reproductive Rights on Monday, September 9 at 7:00 pm ET. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
There is nothing Trump and Republicans are offering you that is better than allowing pedophiles to pick the mothers of their children.
July 23, 2024 at 2:06 AM
There is nothing Trump and Republicans are offering you that is better than allowing pedophiles to pick the mothers of their children.
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'The ocean has now broken temperature records every day for more than a year. And so far, 2024 has continued 2023’s trend of beating previous records by wide margins. In fact, the whole planet has been hot for months, according to many different data sets.'
www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/c...
www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/c...
Ocean Heat Has Shattered Records for More Than a Year. What’s Happening?
There have been record temperatures every day for more than a year. Scientists are investigating what’s behind the extraordinary measurements.
www.nytimes.com
April 13, 2024 at 11:30 PM
'The ocean has now broken temperature records every day for more than a year. And so far, 2024 has continued 2023’s trend of beating previous records by wide margins. In fact, the whole planet has been hot for months, according to many different data sets.'
www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/c...
www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/c...
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I genuinely think people on this site should run for office. There are a lot of people on here who know exactly how. The internet’s dying, the world is wide open, use this place to learn how to make your community better and go do it, imo.
December 21, 2023 at 3:41 AM
I genuinely think people on this site should run for office. There are a lot of people on here who know exactly how. The internet’s dying, the world is wide open, use this place to learn how to make your community better and go do it, imo.
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As if we didn't have enough to worry about in terms of the institutional erosion of US democracy, the politicization of the military can snowball very rapidly.
Great piece by @risabrooks12.bsky.social on why it must be cut off in the bud now.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
Great piece by @risabrooks12.bsky.social on why it must be cut off in the bud now.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
March 20, 2024 at 2:12 PM
As if we didn't have enough to worry about in terms of the institutional erosion of US democracy, the politicization of the military can snowball very rapidly.
Great piece by @risabrooks12.bsky.social on why it must be cut off in the bud now.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
Great piece by @risabrooks12.bsky.social on why it must be cut off in the bud now.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
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AL SB 129 doesn't ban DEI offices. Here's what it DOES ban:
- CRT scholars being paid to speak on campus
- Programming for international students
- Black student unions
- Faculty assigning a video of a German citizen expressing guilt for the Holocaust
www.nytimes.com/2024/03/19/u...
- CRT scholars being paid to speak on campus
- Programming for international students
- Black student unions
- Faculty assigning a video of a German citizen expressing guilt for the Holocaust
www.nytimes.com/2024/03/19/u...
Alabama Republicans Pass Expansive Legislation Targeting D.E.I.
The measure would not only cut funding to diversity programs at public colleges, but also limit the teaching of “divisive concepts” surrounding race and gender.
www.nytimes.com
March 20, 2024 at 12:08 PM
AL SB 129 doesn't ban DEI offices. Here's what it DOES ban:
- CRT scholars being paid to speak on campus
- Programming for international students
- Black student unions
- Faculty assigning a video of a German citizen expressing guilt for the Holocaust
www.nytimes.com/2024/03/19/u...
- CRT scholars being paid to speak on campus
- Programming for international students
- Black student unions
- Faculty assigning a video of a German citizen expressing guilt for the Holocaust
www.nytimes.com/2024/03/19/u...
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A thread of messy professor's offices
(to make you feel better about your own)
Trigger warning for neatniks.
1. Albert Einstein.
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?”
(to make you feel better about your own)
Trigger warning for neatniks.
1. Albert Einstein.
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?”
October 18, 2023 at 12:20 PM
A thread of messy professor's offices
(to make you feel better about your own)
Trigger warning for neatniks.
1. Albert Einstein.
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?”
(to make you feel better about your own)
Trigger warning for neatniks.
1. Albert Einstein.
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?”
Are we playing offense or defense?
March 20, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Are we playing offense or defense?
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So Colorado can’t exert authority over its own elections — but Texas can supercede federal authority over its borders?
Conservatives are only for States Rights when they agree with what states want to do.
Expand #SCOTUS.
Conservatives are only for States Rights when they agree with what states want to do.
Expand #SCOTUS.
March 20, 2024 at 12:54 AM
So Colorado can’t exert authority over its own elections — but Texas can supercede federal authority over its borders?
Conservatives are only for States Rights when they agree with what states want to do.
Expand #SCOTUS.
Conservatives are only for States Rights when they agree with what states want to do.
Expand #SCOTUS.
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👇🎯 Performative public lying is a hallmark of far right authoritarian regimes
Why would Putin give himself 87% of the "vote," rather than a more plausible "win," like with 58%?
Partly to cultivate a false impression of big popular support for attacking Ukraine. But also it's a show of power. Everyone knows it's BS, but can't do anything about it.
Authoritarians do that a lot.
Partly to cultivate a false impression of big popular support for attacking Ukraine. But also it's a show of power. Everyone knows it's BS, but can't do anything about it.
Authoritarians do that a lot.
March 18, 2024 at 1:43 PM
👇🎯 Performative public lying is a hallmark of far right authoritarian regimes