Susie Crespo
@susiecrespo.bsky.social
Believer in integrity, human rights, love, equity, justice.... We are all one people.
"That deployment was so deeply unpopular that... of the 72 soldiers whose enlistment was set to expire during the deployment, 2 had already left and 55 said they would not extend their service: a 21% retention rate when the normal retention rate is 60%."
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August 17, 2025
On the heels of President Donald J.
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August 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM
"That deployment was so deeply unpopular that... of the 72 soldiers whose enlistment was set to expire during the deployment, 2 had already left and 55 said they would not extend their service: a 21% retention rate when the normal retention rate is 60%."
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#StaceyAbrams explains how to achieve an #autocracy in 10 steps.
We're at step 9.
The military is in our streets. Is our democracy worth the effort to defend it?
We're at step 9.
The military is in our streets. Is our democracy worth the effort to defend it?
July 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
#StaceyAbrams explains how to achieve an #autocracy in 10 steps.
We're at step 9.
The military is in our streets. Is our democracy worth the effort to defend it?
We're at step 9.
The military is in our streets. Is our democracy worth the effort to defend it?
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Here is the resource so many of us have been searching for! We all have friends and family who went MAGA; here is an amazing organization doing the work of helping those people back:
Leavingmaga.org
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Leavingmaga.org
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Leaving MAGA - Leaving MAGA
MISSION STATEMENT Empower others to leave MAGA and tell their stories. Foster reconciliation with their friends and family. Develop movement leaders to help others leave. Dear MAGA Americans, I was a ...
Leavingmaga.org
July 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Here is the resource so many of us have been searching for! We all have friends and family who went MAGA; here is an amazing organization doing the work of helping those people back:
Leavingmaga.org
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Leavingmaga.org
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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Check out our full lineup of events planned for Leicester Fest 2025.
• 5:00 p.m. Dog Contest (free entry, prizes)
• 5:45 p.m. Cake Auction (proceeds benefit the Fire Department)
• 6:20 p.m. Silent Auction (proceeds benefit the Community Center)
Join us on June 7 at the Leicester Community Center.
• 5:00 p.m. Dog Contest (free entry, prizes)
• 5:45 p.m. Cake Auction (proceeds benefit the Fire Department)
• 6:20 p.m. Silent Auction (proceeds benefit the Community Center)
Join us on June 7 at the Leicester Community Center.
May 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Check out our full lineup of events planned for Leicester Fest 2025.
• 5:00 p.m. Dog Contest (free entry, prizes)
• 5:45 p.m. Cake Auction (proceeds benefit the Fire Department)
• 6:20 p.m. Silent Auction (proceeds benefit the Community Center)
Join us on June 7 at the Leicester Community Center.
• 5:00 p.m. Dog Contest (free entry, prizes)
• 5:45 p.m. Cake Auction (proceeds benefit the Fire Department)
• 6:20 p.m. Silent Auction (proceeds benefit the Community Center)
Join us on June 7 at the Leicester Community Center.
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I'm attending Buncombe Democratic Party's event, “Leicester Cluster Monthly Meeting” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/buncombedems...
Leicester Cluster Monthly Meeting · Buncombe Democratic Party
Join us as we continue to plan and execute cluster grassroots activities with all interested Leicester Democrats and left-leaning Independents.
Who should attend: Residents from Precincts 52.1, 53.1,...
www.mobilize.us
April 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I'm attending Buncombe Democratic Party's event, “Leicester Cluster Monthly Meeting” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/buncombedems...
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Read more about the judge's ruling: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Judge Finds Cause to Hold Trump Admin In Contempt Over Alien Enemies Act Removals
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
April 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Read more about the judge's ruling: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Thoughts on the current state of terror by Timothy Snyder. Now is a good time to plan to attend a local rally. We must show strength in numbers 💪🏽
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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State Terror
A brief guide for Americans
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April 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Thoughts on the current state of terror by Timothy Snyder. Now is a good time to plan to attend a local rally. We must show strength in numbers 💪🏽
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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See you Wednesday for Drinks, Dems, and great discussions.
Noble Cider Taproom
Wednesday, April 16
5:30
Noble Cider Taproom
Wednesday, April 16
5:30
April 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
See you Wednesday for Drinks, Dems, and great discussions.
Noble Cider Taproom
Wednesday, April 16
5:30
Noble Cider Taproom
Wednesday, April 16
5:30
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To see and be seen across oceans; because ALL our humanity is ONE and together we are stronger - Power WITH and Power TO Ukraine 🇺🇦 💪🏽 🇺🇸
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open.substack.com/pub/viktorkr...
Hands Off for Them. But Our Hands Still Hold Tight
You didn’t just show up. You stood with us. Ukraine saw it, and we felt it.
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April 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
To see and be seen across oceans; because ALL our humanity is ONE and together we are stronger - Power WITH and Power TO Ukraine 🇺🇦 💪🏽 🇺🇸
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And now ICE is holding children in the detention centers. WHO ARE WE? What are our values in this country? And will we stand by as our Republican Congress people do NOTHING?!
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Third grade student arrested by ICE sparks mass protest
Around a thousand protestors descended upon Tom Homan's home, demanding the release of three children and their mother who were detained by ice
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April 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
And now ICE is holding children in the detention centers. WHO ARE WE? What are our values in this country? And will we stand by as our Republican Congress people do NOTHING?!
www.newsweek.com/third-grade-...
www.newsweek.com/third-grade-...
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We know we’re going to have to mobilize quickly in North Carolina, which means we need folks standing by ready to help in WHATEVER capacity we need. Sign up below to get rapid response updates:
NCDP.org/protectthevote
NCDP.org/protectthevote
Volunteer Interest Form · North Carolina Democrats
Republicans are still trying to throw out over 66,000 votes to give Jefferson Griffin an electoral win he didn't earn. Democrats are fighting back in the courts and we expect a win.
If you're interes...
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April 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We know we’re going to have to mobilize quickly in North Carolina, which means we need folks standing by ready to help in WHATEVER capacity we need. Sign up below to get rapid response updates:
NCDP.org/protectthevote
NCDP.org/protectthevote
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Join us April 16 for Drinks with Dems at Noble Cider. Drop by anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 for conversations, community, and cider. It has been crazy, but together - we will survive!
Noble Cider Taproom - Leicester Highway
April 16, 5:30pm
#LeicesterDems #BuncombeBlue #DrinkswithDems
Noble Cider Taproom - Leicester Highway
April 16, 5:30pm
#LeicesterDems #BuncombeBlue #DrinkswithDems
April 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Join us April 16 for Drinks with Dems at Noble Cider. Drop by anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 for conversations, community, and cider. It has been crazy, but together - we will survive!
Noble Cider Taproom - Leicester Highway
April 16, 5:30pm
#LeicesterDems #BuncombeBlue #DrinkswithDems
Noble Cider Taproom - Leicester Highway
April 16, 5:30pm
#LeicesterDems #BuncombeBlue #DrinkswithDems
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Good morning, community! Today kicks off a big week for our nation with special elections in Florida for House seats, the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, and ending with the nationwide protests on Saturday - stayed tuned and engaged!
indivisibleavl.org/event/nation...
indivisibleavl.org/event/nation...
Nationwide Day Of Action
Nationwide Day of Action, April 5th, 11 am to 1 pm, in Pack Square.
indivisibleavl.org
March 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Good morning, community! Today kicks off a big week for our nation with special elections in Florida for House seats, the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, and ending with the nationwide protests on Saturday - stayed tuned and engaged!
indivisibleavl.org/event/nation...
indivisibleavl.org/event/nation...
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For those of you that haven't read Tim Snyder's On Tyranny, here are the highlights! These are an actionable list of things that you can do to resist as an individual 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏻💪🏽 Really a wonderful read, and we highly recommend the graphic version if you like pictures:
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
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March 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
For those of you that haven't read Tim Snyder's On Tyranny, here are the highlights! These are an actionable list of things that you can do to resist as an individual 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏻💪🏽 Really a wonderful read, and we highly recommend the graphic version if you like pictures:
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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If you are wondering what is happening in the courts and specifically in the Supreme Court, as we hold hope that our highest court will uphold the rule of law, we recommend you follow Steve Vladek and his substack, One First:
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135. The Trump Reckoning Reaches the Court
How the justices navigate the six pending emergency applications from the Trump administration will tell us a lot about how much (or how little) the Court will be a bulwark against the President.
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March 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
If you are wondering what is happening in the courts and specifically in the Supreme Court, as we hold hope that our highest court will uphold the rule of law, we recommend you follow Steve Vladek and his substack, One First:
open.substack.com/pub/stevevla...
open.substack.com/pub/stevevla...
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Any cop pulling up a mask and obscuring their face should be fired.
How is this legal?
This is what you see in Georgia and other countries that have authoritarian regimes.
How is this legal?
This is what you see in Georgia and other countries that have authoritarian regimes.
RUMEYSA OZTURK KIDNAPPING VIDEO
Here is a video of federal agents detaining Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk Tuesday night.
Rumeysa was abducted as she was heading to meet with friends to break her Ramadan fast.
Here is a video of federal agents detaining Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk Tuesday night.
Rumeysa was abducted as she was heading to meet with friends to break her Ramadan fast.
March 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Any cop pulling up a mask and obscuring their face should be fired.
How is this legal?
This is what you see in Georgia and other countries that have authoritarian regimes.
How is this legal?
This is what you see in Georgia and other countries that have authoritarian regimes.
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The ambiguity of the state of our country is intentional. Next post will be about how we move forward - stay tuned!
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Our Semi-Authoritarian State
Are we a democracy or a dictatorship? No one knows.
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March 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The ambiguity of the state of our country is intentional. Next post will be about how we move forward - stay tuned!
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Early voting begins TODAY, March 22nd, for one of the most consequential elections in US history. PolRev endorses both Josh and Gay as candidates for the people.
Not a Floridian? You can still help! Join in phone banking and other events here:
D6: Bit.ly/flipfld6
D1: Bit.ly/flipfld1
Not a Floridian? You can still help! Join in phone banking and other events here:
D6: Bit.ly/flipfld6
D1: Bit.ly/flipfld1
March 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Early voting begins TODAY, March 22nd, for one of the most consequential elections in US history. PolRev endorses both Josh and Gay as candidates for the people.
Not a Floridian? You can still help! Join in phone banking and other events here:
D6: Bit.ly/flipfld6
D1: Bit.ly/flipfld1
Not a Floridian? You can still help! Join in phone banking and other events here:
D6: Bit.ly/flipfld6
D1: Bit.ly/flipfld1
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Our next date of mobilization - we are calling for Remove, Reverse, Reclaim.
This April 5th, we are calling for nation-wide protests and sit-ins to take place. 50 Protests. 50 States. 1 Movement.
#RemoveReverseReclaim #PeoplesMovement #WeAre50501 #50501movement @polrev.bsky.social
This April 5th, we are calling for nation-wide protests and sit-ins to take place. 50 Protests. 50 States. 1 Movement.
#RemoveReverseReclaim #PeoplesMovement #WeAre50501 #50501movement @polrev.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Our next date of mobilization - we are calling for Remove, Reverse, Reclaim.
This April 5th, we are calling for nation-wide protests and sit-ins to take place. 50 Protests. 50 States. 1 Movement.
#RemoveReverseReclaim #PeoplesMovement #WeAre50501 #50501movement @polrev.bsky.social
This April 5th, we are calling for nation-wide protests and sit-ins to take place. 50 Protests. 50 States. 1 Movement.
#RemoveReverseReclaim #PeoplesMovement #WeAre50501 #50501movement @polrev.bsky.social
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Tomorrow, February 28, let’s disrupt the status quo by spending ONLY at businesses that uplift our communities.
#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #March4thForDemocracy #ImpeachTrump #NoKings #PoliticalRevolution #BuildTheResistance #EconomicBlackout @polrev.bsky.social
#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #March4thForDemocracy #ImpeachTrump #NoKings #PoliticalRevolution #BuildTheResistance #EconomicBlackout @polrev.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Tomorrow, February 28, let’s disrupt the status quo by spending ONLY at businesses that uplift our communities.
#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #March4thForDemocracy #ImpeachTrump #NoKings #PoliticalRevolution #BuildTheResistance #EconomicBlackout @polrev.bsky.social
#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #March4thForDemocracy #ImpeachTrump #NoKings #PoliticalRevolution #BuildTheResistance #EconomicBlackout @polrev.bsky.social
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Just going to leave this here should it become useful to anyone…
February 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Just going to leave this here should it become useful to anyone…