Sandy MacDonald
@sandymacdonald.bsky.social
Writer, theatre-appreciator
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Every church in the country should be doing this.
NEW: Churches in Charlotte are hosting trainings on how to response to ICE agents — with *hundreds* filling pews.
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
As ICE descends on Charlotte, faith leaders draw on other cities' actions to aid immigrants
(RNS) — As many as 500 people, a mix of clergy and other volunteers, have appeared at the training sessions on how to counter ICE.
religionnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Every church in the country should be doing this.
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BREAKING: 30 more Starbucks locations are joining the strike.
Starbucks workers in 25 cities are jumping into the week-long strike.
Now @sbworkersunited.org members at 95 stores in 65 cities have walked off the job.
Starbucks workers in 25 cities are jumping into the week-long strike.
Now @sbworkersunited.org members at 95 stores in 65 cities have walked off the job.
November 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
BREAKING: 30 more Starbucks locations are joining the strike.
Starbucks workers in 25 cities are jumping into the week-long strike.
Now @sbworkersunited.org members at 95 stores in 65 cities have walked off the job.
Starbucks workers in 25 cities are jumping into the week-long strike.
Now @sbworkersunited.org members at 95 stores in 65 cities have walked off the job.
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📆 Friday, 11/21
⏰ 3pm
📍 B’WAY AND 61ST, NYC
🪧Rally at Columbus Circle, then march to Gov. Hochul’s office, 919 3rd Ave
Join us in calling for FOOD, HOUSING, AND HEALTHCARE FOR ALL!
ACT UP NY
Urban Justice Center
Safety Net
Rise and Resist
RSVP:
snp.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/even...
⏰ 3pm
📍 B’WAY AND 61ST, NYC
🪧Rally at Columbus Circle, then march to Gov. Hochul’s office, 919 3rd Ave
Join us in calling for FOOD, HOUSING, AND HEALTHCARE FOR ALL!
ACT UP NY
Urban Justice Center
Safety Net
Rise and Resist
RSVP:
snp.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/even...
November 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
📆 Friday, 11/21
⏰ 3pm
📍 B’WAY AND 61ST, NYC
🪧Rally at Columbus Circle, then march to Gov. Hochul’s office, 919 3rd Ave
Join us in calling for FOOD, HOUSING, AND HEALTHCARE FOR ALL!
ACT UP NY
Urban Justice Center
Safety Net
Rise and Resist
RSVP:
snp.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/even...
⏰ 3pm
📍 B’WAY AND 61ST, NYC
🪧Rally at Columbus Circle, then march to Gov. Hochul’s office, 919 3rd Ave
Join us in calling for FOOD, HOUSING, AND HEALTHCARE FOR ALL!
ACT UP NY
Urban Justice Center
Safety Net
Rise and Resist
RSVP:
snp.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/even...
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We saw this on the door of our favorite Mexican restaurant tonight! Great way to protect the restaurant from ICE. If they remove their masks and enter they will become famous due to our phones.
November 20, 2025 at 1:28 AM
We saw this on the door of our favorite Mexican restaurant tonight! Great way to protect the restaurant from ICE. If they remove their masks and enter they will become famous due to our phones.
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“On Saturday, community groups passed out another 10,000 whistles as part of a day of action put on by Hands Off NYC, a coalition that includes dozens of unions, community groups, churches and political groups, hosting a day of action and events across the city.”
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
As ICE Street Raids Ramp Up, New Yorkers Stock Up On Whistles
Taking a cue from Chicago, community groups have distributed thousands of whistles in recent weeks — a grassroots system people in other cities have adopted to help neighbors sound the alarm.
www.thecity.nyc
November 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
“On Saturday, community groups passed out another 10,000 whistles as part of a day of action put on by Hands Off NYC, a coalition that includes dozens of unions, community groups, churches and political groups, hosting a day of action and events across the city.”
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
***Big Apple Circus
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***Big Apple Circus
Fewer frills but guaranteed chills
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November 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
***Big Apple Circus
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The man who tells a female journalist, "Quiet, piggy" is the man who rapes women and molests girls trafficked by Epstein. The same man who calls the desecration of the US capital a "day of love" & Nazis "very fine people." He is the twice-impeached criminal felon leading the US.
God help us all.
God help us all.
November 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The man who tells a female journalist, "Quiet, piggy" is the man who rapes women and molests girls trafficked by Epstein. The same man who calls the desecration of the US capital a "day of love" & Nazis "very fine people." He is the twice-impeached criminal felon leading the US.
God help us all.
God help us all.
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HANDS OFF NYC! is made up of over 150 unions, and community groups, standing together in nonviolent resistance to protect NYC.
Get trained in community defense:
HandsOffNYC.com
Manhattan — 11/22 @ 12pm
Staten Island —11/23 @ 1pm
Bronx- 12/6 @ 12pm
Brooklyn - 12/6 @ 12pm
Queens - 12/13 @ 12pm
Get trained in community defense:
HandsOffNYC.com
Manhattan — 11/22 @ 12pm
Staten Island —11/23 @ 1pm
Bronx- 12/6 @ 12pm
Brooklyn - 12/6 @ 12pm
Queens - 12/13 @ 12pm
November 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
HANDS OFF NYC! is made up of over 150 unions, and community groups, standing together in nonviolent resistance to protect NYC.
Get trained in community defense:
HandsOffNYC.com
Manhattan — 11/22 @ 12pm
Staten Island —11/23 @ 1pm
Bronx- 12/6 @ 12pm
Brooklyn - 12/6 @ 12pm
Queens - 12/13 @ 12pm
Get trained in community defense:
HandsOffNYC.com
Manhattan — 11/22 @ 12pm
Staten Island —11/23 @ 1pm
Bronx- 12/6 @ 12pm
Brooklyn - 12/6 @ 12pm
Queens - 12/13 @ 12pm
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I think the word you’re looking for is “kept”
Elon Musk’s foundation gave away a record $474 million in 2024, with the vast majority again going to entities he controls
Elon Musk Gave Away $474 Million in 2024, Mostly to Entities He Controls
Elon Musk’s foundation gave away a record $474 million in 2024, with the vast majority again going to entities he controls.
bloom.bg
November 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I think the word you’re looking for is “kept”
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There’s a BIG #PROTEST IN DC, this weekend, called #RemovetheRegime! Be there! The #NewYorkTimes better cover this one properly or we’re all cancelling our subscriptions!!
November 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
There’s a BIG #PROTEST IN DC, this weekend, called #RemovetheRegime! Be there! The #NewYorkTimes better cover this one properly or we’re all cancelling our subscriptions!!
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We are excited to be at Remove the Regime this week!
🟣 What: Remove the Regime
🗓️ When: November 20 - 22
📍 Where: Washington, D.C.
There will be a rally, a march, Congressional office visits, live entertainment, and lots more. We hope to see you there.
More info here:
www.removetheregime.com
🟣 What: Remove the Regime
🗓️ When: November 20 - 22
📍 Where: Washington, D.C.
There will be a rally, a march, Congressional office visits, live entertainment, and lots more. We hope to see you there.
More info here:
www.removetheregime.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
We are excited to be at Remove the Regime this week!
🟣 What: Remove the Regime
🗓️ When: November 20 - 22
📍 Where: Washington, D.C.
There will be a rally, a march, Congressional office visits, live entertainment, and lots more. We hope to see you there.
More info here:
www.removetheregime.com
🟣 What: Remove the Regime
🗓️ When: November 20 - 22
📍 Where: Washington, D.C.
There will be a rally, a march, Congressional office visits, live entertainment, and lots more. We hope to see you there.
More info here:
www.removetheregime.com
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Seems like a good day to remind everyone that Jared Kushner advised Saudi Crown Prince MBS on how to “weather the storm” after his hit squad slaughtered American journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
November 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Seems like a good day to remind everyone that Jared Kushner advised Saudi Crown Prince MBS on how to “weather the storm” after his hit squad slaughtered American journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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📣 Elevator Maintenance Rally!
📆Wednesday, November 19
⏰8:45AM
📍2 BROADWAY (MTA Headquarters)
We rally every month to let the MTA know that a broken elevator is a useless elevator. 42 elevators were out of service on 10/27/25.
rise-and-resist.squarespace.com/elevator-act...
📆Wednesday, November 19
⏰8:45AM
📍2 BROADWAY (MTA Headquarters)
We rally every month to let the MTA know that a broken elevator is a useless elevator. 42 elevators were out of service on 10/27/25.
rise-and-resist.squarespace.com/elevator-act...
November 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
📣 Elevator Maintenance Rally!
📆Wednesday, November 19
⏰8:45AM
📍2 BROADWAY (MTA Headquarters)
We rally every month to let the MTA know that a broken elevator is a useless elevator. 42 elevators were out of service on 10/27/25.
rise-and-resist.squarespace.com/elevator-act...
📆Wednesday, November 19
⏰8:45AM
📍2 BROADWAY (MTA Headquarters)
We rally every month to let the MTA know that a broken elevator is a useless elevator. 42 elevators were out of service on 10/27/25.
rise-and-resist.squarespace.com/elevator-act...
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🏢 Trump Tower (56th St./5th Ave.)
Trump has threatened to send military troops into New York City! I.C.E. is already abducting people off the street.
Our message to Trump is clear: No Federal Troops in New York City!
Trump has threatened to send military troops into New York City! I.C.E. is already abducting people off the street.
Our message to Trump is clear: No Federal Troops in New York City!
November 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🏢 Trump Tower (56th St./5th Ave.)
Trump has threatened to send military troops into New York City! I.C.E. is already abducting people off the street.
Our message to Trump is clear: No Federal Troops in New York City!
Trump has threatened to send military troops into New York City! I.C.E. is already abducting people off the street.
Our message to Trump is clear: No Federal Troops in New York City!
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The notoriously litigious Donald Trump has been involved in over 4,000 lawsuits. The touchy litigant has even sued a network for editing an interview of someone else. But he has NEVER sued over allegations that his was a pedophile connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Hmm.
www.usatoday.com/pages/intera...
www.usatoday.com/pages/intera...
USA TODAY Network: Dive into Donald Trump's thousands of lawsuits
A deep dive by USA TODAY shows how Trump amassed thousands of lawsuits over three decades, unprecedented for a presidential nominee.
www.usatoday.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The notoriously litigious Donald Trump has been involved in over 4,000 lawsuits. The touchy litigant has even sued a network for editing an interview of someone else. But he has NEVER sued over allegations that his was a pedophile connected to Jeffrey Epstein. Hmm.
www.usatoday.com/pages/intera...
www.usatoday.com/pages/intera...
Thanks to Kate Hamill
Statistically someone you love is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
Chances are if you can’t think of anyone, it’s probably because they don’t feel safe telling you.
Consider this before making your jokes about the Epstein shit.
Chances are if you can’t think of anyone, it’s probably because they don’t feel safe telling you.
Consider this before making your jokes about the Epstein shit.
November 14, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Thanks to Kate Hamill
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Starbucks strike begins TOMORROW—don’t cross the picket line!
Don't forget to NOT BUY STARBUCKS while we're on ULP strike, tomorrow and beyond!
Pledge to not cross a picket line - nocontractnocoffee.org
Pledge to not cross a picket line - nocontractnocoffee.org
No Contract, No Coffee | Starbucks Workers United
Starbucks baristas brewing change. Join the movement for fair contracts, better wages, and worker protections.
nocontractnocoffee.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Starbucks strike begins TOMORROW—don’t cross the picket line!
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Good. I don't need a court to tell me my marriage is valid. After 21 years with Elizabeth, I KNOW it is.
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Good. I don't need a court to tell me my marriage is valid. After 21 years with Elizabeth, I KNOW it is.
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If we go on strike, our union of 12,000 workers are calling on customers to NOT BUY STARBUCKS.
Sign our pledge to not cross a picket line and we'll send you local calls to action - nocontractnocoffee.org
Sign our pledge to not cross a picket line and we'll send you local calls to action - nocontractnocoffee.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:54 PM
If we go on strike, our union of 12,000 workers are calling on customers to NOT BUY STARBUCKS.
Sign our pledge to not cross a picket line and we'll send you local calls to action - nocontractnocoffee.org
Sign our pledge to not cross a picket line and we'll send you local calls to action - nocontractnocoffee.org
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Christian Nationalists:
QUESTION: How often is Jesus mentioned in the Constitution?
ANSWER: Zero times.
QUESTION: How often is Jesus mentioned in the Constitution?
ANSWER: Zero times.
November 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Christian Nationalists:
QUESTION: How often is Jesus mentioned in the Constitution?
ANSWER: Zero times.
QUESTION: How often is Jesus mentioned in the Constitution?
ANSWER: Zero times.
*** Messy White Gays
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*** Messy White Gays
Clean up on floor PH ...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
*** Messy White Gays
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