Join @lwvct for a timely and very important conversation on β¨OUR β¨ Constitution and democracy tonight at 7pm at @thekleinbpt. Registration info is available at www.theklein.org. #billofrights #constitution #democracy #america #firstamendment #basicrights #humanrights #bridgeport #connecticut
06.11.2025 14:16 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
IN AMERICA, WE DONβT DO KINGS! β π π
πΎββοΈ Time to kick the π€‘ out!! Join us Sat in Hartford at 11am for the national day of defiance.
(Thereβs a local 12PM No Kings protest at 3488 Fairfield Avenue.)
#protectdemocracy #inthistogether #standupagainstfascism #nokings #kickouttheclowns #resistance
12.06.2025 16:16 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 1
CALL TO ACTION: SHOW UP to public speaking at the City Council meeting TONIGHT Monday, April 7th at 6:15pm to continue to demand accountability!
We have to keep the pressure on! Letβs see who turns their backs on the people this time!!! #standupfordemocracy #letthepeoplespeak π£οΈπ£οΈπ£οΈπ£οΈ
07.04.2025 20:52 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Let truth and justice be swift.
02.04.2025 19:42 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
As our Co-Director @cgheilmann testified, voters are not the only victims when partisan operatives are allowed to circulate absentee ballot applications. Itβs also the campaign workers who arenβt being trained on the laws! #protectdemocracy #ruleoflaw #removeabsenteeoperatives
27.03.2025 14:53 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
π― another year, another βgroundbreaking!β
27.03.2025 00:09 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Presenting Ganim The Magician! πͺπ© Every year, he βholds the lineβ on property taxes while Bridgeport has minimal economic growth! π How does he do it??? By defunding education of course! #magicalthinking #budgetseason2025 #fundourschools
26.03.2025 13:18 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
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Sure thing!
20.03.2025 02:25 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
When your elected officials are not only taking public speaking spots, but also turning their backs on the peopleβ¦ π€¦πΎββοΈππ featuring Alfredo Castillo, 136th Distirct; Maria Pereira, 138th Distirct; Eneida Martinez, 139th District; Ernest Newton, 139th District and Mary McBride Lee, 135th District
18.03.2025 01:23 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
* WHAT:Β Public action at City Council to continue to demand accountability!
* WHEN:Β Monday, March 17th at 6:15pm
* WHERE:Β Bridgeport City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport CT 06604
* BRING:Β Gen Now Shirt/Sweatshirt, Homemade signs and friends!Β #nutmegsky #bridgeport
17.03.2025 15:39 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
WAITβ¦ WHAT??? π€― BPT City Council Reps are taking time reserved for THE PEOPLE? π€¬
This is the 2nd mtg in a row theyβve done this. Maybe they donβt like what the people have to say?
Come to City Hall on Mon, 3/17 at 6:30 to stand with us!#protectdemocracy #bridgeport #inthistogether
15.03.2025 14:17 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Canβt stop wonβt stop! 40 day Target Fast started March 5th and weeklong Amazon boycott starts today!! #defeatfascism #protest #targetfast #amazonboycott #nationalprotest #oligarchy
07.03.2025 17:06 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Thank you Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox for standing with the voters of Bridgeport. We deserve a accountability and a functioning democracy. And we need our local elected officials who care about voting rights and fair elections to step up!
07.03.2025 15:47 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On Monday night, our Co-Director @cgheilmann tried to speak during a City Council public hearing. They used the police to shut her down⦠#joeganim #eneidamartinez #mariapereira #bridgeportcitycouncil #corruption #coverup #authoritarianism #inourownbackyard #bridgeport
05.03.2025 18:32 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Bridgeport councilwoman expected to testify Tuesday in trial related to 2020 killing
Charles Young, 38, faces charges of murder and carrying a pistol without a permit in connection with the death of 21-year-old Nyair Nixon Sept. 27, 2020.
Supervisory Assistant State's Attorney Michael DeJoseph said [Bridgeport City Councilwoman Eneida] Martinez was expected to testify to having the interior of the club cleaned up before police gained entry, thus explaining a relative lack of physical evidence.
www.ctpost.com/news/article...
04.03.2025 20:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Hey #NutmegSky! Registration is now open for our 2025 Undoing Racism workshop: Family Edition! Click this link to learn more and register for FREE: bit.ly/bptundoingra...
04.03.2025 16:59 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Our Co-Director @gemeem speaking TRUTH at last nightβs City Council meeting!
βReal love requires action. And if you are involved in election fraud do us all a solid and step down! Your presence on this Council is a distraction.β
Watch the full clip here! www.instagram.com/reel/DGwqHbv...
04.03.2025 14:08 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Join us!
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01.03.2025 17:22 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A terrible thing happened in the Oval Office today when Pres Zelensky was confronted-dare we say ambushed-by Vance & then Trump.
PLEASE take 5 mins *now*. Call your Senators+your Rep, even though youβll have to leave a voice message.
Murphy:202-224-4041
Blumenthal: 202-224-2823
Himes:202-225-5541
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