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George Sykes

@geoarc.bsky.social

Humanitarian, birdwatcher, retired Firefighter, former bookstore owner, supporter of immigrant rights.

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NO KINGS! National Day of Resistance Β· Indivisible This is the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord so we will stand together to, again, say "NO KINGS!!!" Join us in Lebanon, NH 1pm-2:30pm for a National Day of Protesting on behal...

This is something we can do here in Lebanon, NH. You're registered with Indivisible on Sat 4/19 1:00PM EDT. Send this link to friends to invite: mobilize.us/s/8cVJ9J/r

15.04.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another photo from today.

05.04.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Hands Off demonstration spilled from WRJ VT across the river to Lebanon NH. In spite of the weather hundreds and hundreds showed up. Get ready for the Upper Valley Coalition’s event on May 1st at Colburn Park, Lebanon, NH. I’ll be there, will you?

05.04.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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A shout out to Senator Jeff Merkley for asking if Donald Trump is a Russian asset during Senate hearings. I have admired and respected the Senator for years. He went on to list the 5 things an asset would do, all of which Trump has done.

10.03.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, Gov. Ayotte's COGE meeting was held with little notice to legislators and without an option for the public to livestream the meeting.

Read Rep. @lauratelerski.bsky.social statement below ⬇️

#NHPolitics

26.02.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

As the Federal Govnmt under Trump blocks or cancels approved grants my City Council approved a resolution calling for our elected State&Federal elected officials to demand these approved funds be released. As a City Councilor&NH State Rep I am proud of the citizens of my community for taking action.

22.02.2025 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As our State&Federal Govts devolve to an autocracy,read this.”Pro-democracy Organizing against Autocracy in the United States: A Strategic Assessment & Recommendations”. Harvard Kennedy School. Lays out strategies to pursue,stop,delay or minimize damage as we slide away from our cherished democracy.

12.02.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As a Citizen Legislator in the NH House ($100 a year,no stipend) I ask, when will legislators and citizens realize that healthcare insurance and property taxes are the biggest personal budget challenges. This is why many older people work part time to make ends meet. What’s wrong with this picture.

01.02.2025 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No surprises today. We have to be a very vocal, & loud minority in the NH House. Most importantly we will need to have a disciplined message about our State’s economy and how Republican control of State Government has-been the true cause of rising property taxes and and a β€œcost of living crises”!

08.01.2025 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Granite Staters should be very concerned that the first actions of the new Republican majority were focused on shutting them out of the process. #NHPolitics

08.01.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

@sammondoa.bsky.social can you add me to your NH State Reps starter pack if you update it. Thanks. I’m in my 7th term and the Ranking Member of the Transportation Committee. Thanks; and I found it quite useful.

29.12.2024 02:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@jaynenh.bsky.social posted this picture after her cataract surgery. I love seeing her bird photography again.

28.12.2024 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Breeze? Manchester and Portsmouth?

27.12.2024 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

One is LEB (Lebanon, NH) to BOS (Boston, MA) four round trips per day, and another is LEB to HPN (Westchester, NY) two round trip flights per day. Both provided by Cape Air.

27.12.2024 21:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome to Transportation!

27.12.2024 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great photograph of a pileated woodpecker. I especially like the detail you can see.

27.12.2024 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chilling at the Airport….waiting to board my flight to see family for the annual Christmas party.

13.12.2024 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry, I don’t have an answer to either of your questions. If I learn anything I’ll post it.

09.12.2024 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today the NH House assembles. It will be a tough year for Progressives and Democrats. It will be a battle for a just and compassionate session over the next two years. As a Democrat I will strive to fulfill the understanding that much has been given to us, and much is owed in return.

04.12.2024 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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