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Please stop and read this statement from Renee Good's wife.
josie.zone 🏳️‍⚧️ Tár-Tár Binks @josie.zone · 20d
Renee Macklin Good's wife, Becca Good, released a statement and it moved me to sobbing tears:

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First, I want to extend my gratitude to all the people who have reached out from across the country and around the world to support our family. This kindness of strangers is the most fitting tribute because if you ever encountered my wife, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, you know that above all else, she was kind, In fact, kindness radiated out of her. Renee sparkled. She literally sparkled. I mean, she didn't wear glitter but I swear she had sparkles coming out of her pores. All the time. You might think it was just my love talking but her family said the same thing. Renee was made of sunshine, Renee lived by an overarching belief: there is kindness in the world and we need to do everything we can to find it Where it resides and nurture it where it needs to grow Renee was a Christian who knew that all religions teach the same essential truth: we are here to love each other, care for each other, and keep each other safe and whole. Like people have done across place and time, we moved to make a better life for ourselves. We chose Minnesota to make our home. Our whole extended road trip here, we held hands in the car while our son drew all over the windows to pass the time and the miles, What we found when we got here was a vibrant and welcoming community, we made friends and spread joy: And while any place we were together was home, there was a strong shared sense here in Minneapolis that we were looking out for each other. Here, I had finally found peace and safe harbor. That has been taken from me forever. We were raising our son to believe that no matter where you come from or what you look like, all of us deserve compassion and kindness. Renee lived this belief every day. She is pure love. She is pure joy. She is pure sunshine On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns. Renee leaves behind three extraordinary children; the youngest is just six years old and already lost his father. I am now left to raise our son and to continue teaching him, as Renee believed, that there are people building a better world for him. That the people who did this had fear and anger in their hearts, and we need to show them a better way. We thank you for the privacy you are granting our family as we grieve. We thank you for ensuring that Renee's legacy is one of kindness and love. We honor her memory by living her values: rejecting hate and choosing compassion, turning away from fear and pursuing peace, refusing division and knowing we must come together to build a world where we all come home safe to the people we love. E
January 9, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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mcuban.bsky.social
apnews.com/article/poll...
The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP-NORC poll finds
A new poll finds the vast majority of U.S. adults are feeling some stress about the cost of groceries, as prices continue to rise and concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs rema...
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August 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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lonestardemocrat.bsky.social
When Texas Gov. Greg Abbott uses AG Ken Paxton’s opinion to threaten Democratic lawmakers
a man in a bowling alley says " yeah well that 's just like your opinion man . "
ALT: a man in a bowling alley says " yeah well that 's just like your opinion man . "
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August 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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altnps.bsky.social
Under a proposed rule from the Trump administration, pregnant veterans would be barred from accessing abortions at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals in cases involving rape, incest, or serious risks to the mother’s health.
Reproductive Health Services
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to reinstate the full exclusion on abortions and abortion counseling from the medical benefits package, which was removed in 2022. Before that time...
www.federalregister.gov
August 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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mollyfortexas.bsky.social
The second week of the special session is wrapping up, so here is a recap of what happened this week!

#txlege #texas
August 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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kroovv.bsky.social
Flora and Fauna🌿
4 illustrations of animals,bugs and flowers in a cloche shape. The first one is a magpie sitting on a piece of wood, the second a bunch of mushrooms with a snail wondering between them. 3rd a lunar moth also on a log and the 4th a 5horned beetle also on a log but the log is more horizontal. The pieces are inspired by taxidermy bugs and animals in cloches.
July 31, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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A group of global civil society organizations have placed the US on a watchlist for urgent concern over the health of its civic society, alongside Turkey, Serbia, El Salvador, Indonesia and Kenya.
July 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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marlenagraves.bsky.social
The truth here is so ever relevant, is so simple and profound. I think I might pop it into my next book. Sharing yet again:
July 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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richardsonareadems.bsky.social
Excellent explanation of the local and national implications of redistricting in Texas.
Something that we are imploring Democrats outside Texas to talk about more.
There are still way too many people who are clueless about this.
#onemillionrising
texasaflcio.org Texas AFL-CIO @texasaflcio.org · Jul 30
Redistricting isn’t just political bullshit we can ignore — it will have catastrophic consequences for Texas, the country, and our democracy.

Since Greg Abbott won’t stand up to Donald Trump, we have to show up in force to make our voices so loud they can’t ignore us.
July 31, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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chiasm.bsky.social
This is good stuff, good people, and good ideas. Get on board. 😁

#onemillionrising
July 31, 2025 at 1:20 AM
wondering-taraf.bsky.social
#onemillionrising
These points are being checked off methodically by current regime
Go to nokings.org/rise to join this movement to fight back.
July 31, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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zeustheman.bsky.social
To top it off a young Republican came up and told me that one of my signs was the most accurate. He was lamenting what Trump had done to his party. He seemed not to be protesting but just strolling with his girlfriend adding to the crowd. Here is that sign. Thanks Steve Benson!
June 16, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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loriwrites.bsky.social
Inspiring! Please also post this to FB so we can share more broadly. Thanks!
June 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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happyhippyri.bsky.social
We rocked the country; we show other countries that there is still a Democracy in America. It was a day to be remembered and proud of. But we are just getting started. Soon we take to the streets again we the people have power that is still unleashed. Stand tall stand up to these nazis every day.
June 16, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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nicca1987.bsky.social
These protests seem to be breaking through the media fixation on trump and getting our agenda before the public. A critical step in rejecting this corrupt, immoral, unethical regime is getting out the vote. Unless we can get these maga monsters out of office, we'll be dealing with this for years.
June 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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twisty1.bsky.social
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No Kings, then all joined the Pride Parade. Large turnou
June 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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martyd409.bsky.social
✨ Wonderful conversation this afternoon between @hcrichardson.bsky.social and @petebuttigieg.bsky.social! Replay below.
substack.com/@hrichardson...
Conversation with Secretary Buttigieg Today
Secretary Pete Buttigieg and I will chat here on Substack at 2:00 Eastern Time.
substack.com
June 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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rivet-em.bsky.social
I’m going to be posting this every day.
April 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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just-jack-1.bsky.social
Fire and brimstone from the fourth circuit 🔥
annabower.bsky.social Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · Apr 17
NEW: Fourth Circuit shoots down the Trump administration’s efforts to appeal Judge Xinis’s order requiring it to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

“We shall not micromanage the efforts of a fine district judge attempting to implement the Supreme Court’s recent decision.”
April 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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warren.senate.gov
I'm calling for an investigation into whether President Trump manipulated the market to benefit his Wall Street donors—all while working people and small businesses paid the price.

Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping? It sure looks like corruption.
Did Trump help insiders cash in on his tariff flip-flopping?
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
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April 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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mollyfortexas.bsky.social
Y’all, we did it! Today, we passed my first bill, SB 1307, out of the Texas Senate! It will create a clear, statewide guide of available health insurance for Texans.

Huge thanks to my incredible team working tirelessly to move good policy forward! #txlege
April 10, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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lonestardemocrat.bsky.social
A very useful post about calling your reps that I came across on Linkedin
February 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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maxwellfrost.bsky.social
Flood the zone. Electeds, activists, & leaders, don’t assume people know what’s going on. Tell them everywhere that:

Trump & Republicans stopped Medicaid.

Trump & Republicans stopped housing assistance.

Trump & Republicans stopped schooling for children.
January 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
wondering-taraf.bsky.social
Wow, this could not be more timely! If you've read this book, you know how similar it is to current events in L.A. and in society. And if not, now's a great time to pick it up! I love the spirit and vibe of this RW&B Banned Book Club. Sign up with me! social.redwine.blue/s/G9xPi07l
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January 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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lonestardemocrat.bsky.social
One is too many. We need #ReproductiveFreedom in Texas and across the nation.
January 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM