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Elaine Blackman βŒπŸ‘‘

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Retired federal HHS writer/editor, volunteer at momsdemandaction.org and @IndivisibleHoCoMD.bsky.social EVERYONE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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People are asking what else they can do.

My advice is to drop your subscriptions to Paramount and Warner Brothers services and use that money to support as many independent media outlets as you can afford. Pick a couple and give them a try. It's critical we build a pro-democracy media ecosystem.

27.02.2026 02:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1637    πŸ” 537    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 23

Please read this in full. Brilliantly said. Now it’s Trump’s turn to testify under oath. TY @hillaryclinton.bsky.social

27.02.2026 02:29 β€” πŸ‘ 152    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2

Here’s a thought for James Comer.

There IS a First Lady who has had a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. And it’s not Hillary Clinton.

It might be worthwhile for Comer to subpoena the First Lady who actually knows Epstein.

You know, just to see what she knows.

26.02.2026 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 28492    πŸ” 8232    πŸ’¬ 901    πŸ“Œ 422

Trump administration tries to deprive poor Minnesotans of health care because brave Minnesotans stood up to them.

26.02.2026 01:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2121    πŸ” 511    πŸ’¬ 95    πŸ“Œ 20
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The Other Red Hat (You'll like this one better)

February 26 is an important date in the history of resistance, and it has to do with knitters during WWII. Come read the story. If you’re a knitter, maybe you’ll want to cast on with me tomorrow? And if you aren’t, there are other ideas for you here. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

26.02.2026 03:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2046    πŸ” 585    πŸ’¬ 87    πŸ“Œ 40

What will you be watching tonight?

24.02.2026 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of Rachel Maddow show featuring clip of ICE whistleblower testifying to Congress with this summary: "ICE WHISTLEBLOWER TESTIFIES: Cutting 240 hours of vital classes from a 584-hour program, classes that reach the Constitution, our legal system, firearms training, the use of force, lawful arrests, proper detention and the limits of officers' authority." - Ray Schwank, FMR. ICE Asst. Chief Counsel"

Screenshot of Rachel Maddow show featuring clip of ICE whistleblower testifying to Congress with this summary: "ICE WHISTLEBLOWER TESTIFIES: Cutting 240 hours of vital classes from a 584-hour program, classes that reach the Constitution, our legal system, firearms training, the use of force, lawful arrests, proper detention and the limits of officers' authority." - Ray Schwank, FMR. ICE Asst. Chief Counsel"

The ICE whistleblower's testimony to Congress was shocking & confirms our worst fears: new ICE recruits are dangerously undertrained and have been ORDERED TO VIOLATE OUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.

In a normal presidency this would be a massive scandal.

Don't let the GOP bury this.

#DissolveICE #FDT

24.02.2026 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Former ICE lawyer Ryan Schwank: β€œI received secretive orders to teach new cadets to violate the Constitution.”

23.02.2026 23:12 β€” πŸ‘ 13372    πŸ” 5894    πŸ’¬ 396    πŸ“Œ 441
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β€œIt is time to acknowledge what has become tragically obvious: the Trump administration is operating as a massive criminal enterprise.”

This absolutely captures it. Instead of "Trump Administration," we should say "Trump Syndicate."

#TrumpSyndicate

19.02.2026 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 13052    πŸ” 5219    πŸ’¬ 604    πŸ“Œ 354
(between images of a map showing the nearly 600 No Kings Day events planned for March 28) NO THRONES. NO CROWNS.
NO KINGS.
MARCH 28
NOKINGS.ORG

(between images of a map showing the nearly 600 No Kings Day events planned for March 28) NO THRONES. NO CROWNS. NO KINGS. MARCH 28 NOKINGS.ORG

The map for No Kings Day just went live with nearly 600 peaceful protests planned across all 50 states (including our flagship event in the Twin Cities).

Find your local protest or start a new No Kings event if there’s currently nothing planned near you: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

17.02.2026 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1404    πŸ” 778    πŸ’¬ 53    πŸ“Œ 55
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This Presidents’ Day, we recommit to upholding the democratic promise our Founding Fathers made and defending these foundational truths to protect our rights, our people, and our future.

16.02.2026 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 187    πŸ” 75    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 3
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Jordan Davis should be here celebrating his 31st birthday. Instead, his potential and dreams will never be realized because his life was senselessly stolen for playing β€œloud music” at a Florida gas station in 2012. My thoughts are with @mcbath.house.gov, and all of Jordan’s family and friends today.

16.02.2026 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Barack and Michelle Obama received a standing ovation at the NBA All-Star Gameβ€”Happy Black History Month πŸ™πŸΎ

16.02.2026 02:11 β€” πŸ‘ 6423    πŸ” 1298    πŸ’¬ 164    πŸ“Œ 65
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The Obamas are the epitome of sophistication, class, intelligence, grace, decency and love. I’m so desperately missing presence like this in the White House.

16.02.2026 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 8957    πŸ” 1358    πŸ’¬ 291    πŸ“Œ 78
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Bad Bunny’s closing messages during his Super Bowl performance:

β€œThe only thing more powerful than hate is love”
β€œTogether, we are America”

09.02.2026 01:50 β€” πŸ‘ 40926    πŸ” 9717    πŸ’¬ 677    πŸ“Œ 417

There is a major political organization allied with the president that got so mad a Latino artist was tapped to play at the Super Bowl they made a whole alternative show. We should all take a moment to reflect on that. It is so blatantly racist.

09.02.2026 03:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3822    πŸ” 591    πŸ’¬ 51    πŸ“Œ 21
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No Kings As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

Everyone knows the biggest NoKings.org events yet are set for March 28, right? Need a Valentines πŸ’Œ gift idea? Tell all of your loved ones to save the March 28 date! Also, you can sign up to get reminders and trainings here:

08.02.2026 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This ad will be playing during the #SuperBowl

The survivors are tired of Pam Bondiβ€˜s shit.

08.02.2026 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2136    πŸ” 767    πŸ’¬ 48    πŸ“Œ 22

Incredible that you need an ad for getting this message across

08.02.2026 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two people dead, no accountability, and ICE still running amok. We demand transparency, accountability, and an end to ICE’s chaos and mayhem. 🧡

27.01.2026 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 71    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

Thanks, Bruce!

youtu.bewWKSoxG1K7w

28.01.2026 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for writing this. Who here has driven under a bridge with protest signs? I’ve gone out of my way just to press my horn for a good 5 secondsβ€”it’s like a shot of adrenaline! Keep it up, Gorman Road patriots!πŸš™

28.01.2026 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NoWarrantNoICE

28.01.2026 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 263    πŸ” 113    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 0
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In front of every VA this weekend.

28.01.2026 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 559    πŸ” 245    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 12
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No Kings As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

Next NO KINGS DAY will be March 28! Until then, stay aware, stay active, keep fighting!
www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

28.01.2026 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎢 β€œPlease take a moment to listen to this young lady’s song there’s a message here that matters.”

#DefundICE
#USDemocracy
#Pinks

26.01.2026 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 244    πŸ” 149    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 16

Just TRY to boycott Amazon. It’s not that hard!

26.01.2026 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eyes on ICE: Document and Record Β· No Kings On Saturday, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in...

We the people have the power. Join us tomorrow, January 26, for a virtual training on how to exercise your right to document ICE abuses in your community.

RSVP using the link below. When using that link, Indivisible will know you came from us; their privacy policy applies.

25.01.2026 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 969    πŸ” 436    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 20
2025 IndivisibleHoCoMD Photo Retrospective!
YouTube video by IndivisibleHoCoMD Training 2025 IndivisibleHoCoMD Photo Retrospective!

Signs of the times! See highlights from 2025 protests and other activities for Indivisible Howard County MD in this short video. youtu.be/s9dwy-vOv-4 ⭐

26.01.2026 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AG Bondi demands access to Minnesota voter rolls after fatal Border Patrol shooting Her demand came as Minneapolis was reeling from a second fatal shooting by a federal agent this month.

If you want proof that Trump is going to try to rig the elections, here it is:

In a letter to Gov. Tim Walz Saturday, Bondi claimed that Walz could β€œrestore the rule of law” by complying with a list of demands, including giving the Department of Justice (DOJ) the state’s voter registration records.

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