Susan Myers-Shirk
semyersshirk.bsky.social
Susan Myers-Shirk
@semyersshirk.bsky.social
cultural historian, dog lover, tree hugger, blue dot, Murfreesboro Indivisible 💙
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Folks, I get we’re all mad, but the solution is not to take away resources from already underfunded state and local parties.

Target your retribution to the Senators who voted for this and their associated PACs. Don’t punish people who can’t do anything about it.
March 14, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Grateful for leaders who speak out against our tyrant-in-training and the despots who America used to abhor, not embrace.
Shout out of gratitude for Governor Josh Shapiro👏🏻

Immediately released the following statement condemning everyone in the Oval Office who stood by or participated in the horrific treatment of a world leader and hero: President Zelensky

This American stands with Ukraine 🇺🇦

#SlavaUkraini #NAFO
February 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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REMEMBER: Next Friday, February 28. NOT 1 PENNY SPENT. We can do this. I'm IN, are you? 👋💙
February 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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There have never been kings in America. The monarchy doesn't start now.
February 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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February 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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February 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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National call this Sunday to strategize with Indivisible, MoveOn, WFP, and a ton of other groups. We choose to fight. www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
We Choose To Fight: Action Call · Indivisible
This Sunday night, February 2 at 8pm ET/5pm PT, you’re invited to join Indivisible, MoveOn, Working Families Party, and a coalition of other organizations for an action call. During the call, you will...
www.mobilize.us
February 1, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Indivisible.org and @workingfamilies.org are streaming live now. If you can't get on to the webinar go to youtube: www.youtube.com/live/55yf3As...
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February 3, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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⚡️JUST NOW IN TENNESSEE: Grandmothers, mothers, clergy CARRIED OUT of the GOP immigration crackdown bill committee hearing (chaired by Rep Chris todd ) by troopers after sitting quietly with signs 👇🏽

Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DFanr7j...
January 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Emergency Video: Where are the Dems and what is the message?! Oppose this agenda now! Come back from vacation!

adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/emergency-...
Emergency Video (Extreme Emergency) Jan 2025
WHERE IS DEMOCRATIC MESSAGING AND FIGHT?!
adamkinzinger.substack.com
January 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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STATEMENT — @TNDemocrats chair @jrclemmons.bsky.social on the shooting inside Antioch High today:
January 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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President Trump said he would lower costs for Americans.

Tell me: How does revoking Biden’s decision to *lower* prescription drug costs achieve that?

Thanks to Trump's executive order, innovative programs like $2 generic drugs and cheaper access to gene therapies are now on the chopping block.
Trump pulls back Biden drug pricing action
The Trump administration’s first drug pricing action — rescinding a Biden executive order encouraging Medicare to help lower prescription costs — is befuddling drug pricing experts.
www.politico.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
AJ Muste, peace activist, response when asked, "Do you really think you are going to change the policies of this country by standing out here alone at night in front of the White House with a candle?" "Oh I don't do this to change the country. I do this so the country won't change me." ajmuste.org
A.J. Muste Foundation for Peace & Justice
Providing grants, fiscal sponsorships, organizing space, and educational resources to progressive and radical grassroots organizations and projects.
ajmuste.org
January 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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SHARE WIDELY.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.

With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.

You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.

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January 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I see lots of folks wondering what one person can do to resist. It feels overwhelming if we think about doing it alone. Try indivisible.org to find likeminded individuals near you. If we all do our bit, together, we can make a difference, and maybe even change the course of history?
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January 22, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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From Mary Oliver
January 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Today I read Martin Luther King's "Letters from a Birmingham Jail." Recommend. The original is in the University of Alabama library and available digitally. digitalcollections.libraries.ua.edu/digital/coll...
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January 21, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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Read all about the voucher scam, Gov Lee's special session and how you can help protect our public schools in this newest Substack from our leadership team member Leigh Ann Duvall. 🦞🦝🦝 #BlueTN
TN’s Voucher Scam: Why Every Taxpayer Should Care
A special session is scheduled for Jan 27, 2025 - what you need to know and what you can do to take action.
nashtivists.substack.com
January 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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I know there is so much else going on right now, but I am an historian and there's nothing I love more than context. Read this to understand the Panama Canal/Gulf of America thing. www.cbc.ca/news/world/u... and follow @iorfida.bsky.social
Trump looks to turn back the clock on the Panama Canal | CBC News
Control of the Panama Canal, once a key U.S. presidential campaign issue for Ronald Reagan and an animating topic for people ranging from film legend John Wayne to an unpredictable Canadian-born U.S. ...
www.cbc.ca
January 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Context for Project 2025 and the rise of Christian nationalism. An incredible, eyeopening piece of journalism.
Trump’s election was fueled by millions of Americans embracing a mystical version of charismatic Christianity whose goal is to roll back the Enlightenment and destroy the secular state: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
The Army of God Comes Out of the Shadows
Tens of millions of American Christians are embracing a charismatic movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation, which seeks to destroy the secular state.
www.theatlantic.com
January 11, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I have not been able to figure out what's going on in NC. This is a great explanation and gives insight into how elections are really stolen in the US: How to steal an election in America www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/how-to-ste...
How to steal an election in America
A zombie lawsuit aims to overturn NC Supreme Court race
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
January 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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🚨 ALERT: Friday at 1 ET, join the Social Storm against the SAVE Act!

This bill is a thinly veiled GOP attempt to restrict voting rights and justify extremist legislation.

Click on the link at 1 ET. This social toolkit will auto-populate with posts to share: social.demcast.com/s/AY30vIiN
January 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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The GOP is a party that prioritizes power over people. Rather than pass legislation that improves the lives of Americans, they’re focused on disenfranchising voters!

The SAVE Act is the latest attempt to silence our voices & maintain their grip on power.

#StopTheSAVEAct
January 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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The GOP's latest attempt to suppress votes: the SAVE Act.

This bill would require citizens to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote, disproportionately affecting the elderly and women who've changed their names.

#StopTheSAVEAct social.demcast.com/s/rdqq5Su5
January 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM