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Elia B

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Scientist, writer/editor, voter/resister, flower fanatic. She/her. Just be kind.

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05.02.2026 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Bruce πŸ™πŸΌ

28.01.2026 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ARLnow | Arlington, Va. local news ARLnow is the up-to-the-minute source for breaking news, local government news, weather, events and community happenings in Arlington and Falls Church, Virginia.

Top White House official selling Arlington home after activists write chalk messages on sidewalk | ARLnow.com www.arlnow.com/2025/10/15/t...

15.10.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Vote Jay Jones for Attorney General of Virginia. Early voting is going on now to Nov. 1. Or vote on Election Day, Nov. 4.

29.09.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Real Cancer in Washington The quiet heroism of my friend in government

Not all heroes wear capes.

tinyurl.com/ARealCancer

27.09.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chalk messages at Arlington home of top White House official strike a nerve with GOP heavyweights | ARLnow.com A sidewalk chalk protest at the North Arlington home of a top Trump administration official became a talking point for powerful Republican voices this week. The Sunday demonstration around the home of...

Chalk messages at Arlington home of top White House official strike a nerve with GOP heavyweights

19.09.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

That may be too late. Also, there are important elections in Virginia (including governor and attorney general) this November.

17.09.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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White House taps top RFK Jr. deputy as acting CDC director β€” The Washington Post The decision comes a day after Trump fired Susan Monarez, the Senate-confirmed CDC director, prompting a series of resignations of other top officials at the agency.

G-d help us

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29.08.2025 00:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

She’s the lieutenant governor actually

23.08.2025 23:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I recognize that bridge!

08.07.2025 00:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How bad is the Big Bad Bill?

02.07.2025 01:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Visibility Brigades Rain Banners Over Trump Military Parade On β€˜No Kings’ Day Of Action in Northern Virginia. Hundreds took part at over 50 bridges in the regional mass action, detracting from his Req Square replica parade.
#NoKings
#VisibilityBrigades
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15.06.2025 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 6

I was peacefully protesting on one these bridges too!

15.06.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Whenever Dr Oz says Medicaid doesn’t β€œget its money’s worth” or people must β€œprove they matter” to qualify… just remember this is a strategy.

They want you to blame disabled and poor people for high taxes.

They want us to take the blame so they can get richer.

Don’t let them get away with it!

06.06.2025 05:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1580    πŸ” 469    πŸ’¬ 42    πŸ“Œ 26
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Join me on June 14

Trump is planning a military parade in DC on June 14, but the biggest story of that day will be the actions we take everywhere else. I'm rallying on No Kings Day to reject strongman politics and corruption. app.sosha.ai/s/2nJqXwfH

06.06.2025 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's not just about numbers - it's about people. Real people who will struggle to feed their families, real kids who will go hungry, and real communities that will suffer.

#TrumpsBillWillKill

05.06.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DOGE aims to pool federal data, putting personal information at risk A centralized system with unprecedented access to data about Social Security, taxes, medical diagnoses and other private information would create vulnerabilities, experts say.

DOGE aims to pool federal data, putting personal information at risk…

The goal β€” a centralized system with unprecedented access to data about Social Security, taxes, medical diagnoses and other private information β€” would create a multitude of vulnerabilities, experts say…

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09.05.2025 03:33 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 5
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PETITION: Stop Trump's Attack on the Library of Congress We need to show that Americans will not stand for yet another attack on our institutions. Sign the petition today!

Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause!

Sign the petition to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress.

Help show that Americans will not stand for another attack on our library institutions.

action.everylibrary.org/congresshayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social

09.05.2025 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is the official White House account.

03.05.2025 11:20 β€” πŸ‘ 9323    πŸ” 2351    πŸ’¬ 3567    πŸ“Œ 1072

Bone chilling indeed

14.04.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Important op-ed on keeping our food safe, by @deborahb.bsky.social

10.04.2025 01:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll be out of town too.

10.04.2025 01:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Against Anticipatory Obedience While administrators and faculty members may have to comply with legislation and court orders, even where these run counter to our values and to professional and constitutional principles, we are free...

As the Trump administration & many state governments appear poised to accelerate attacks on higher education as a public good, the AAUP urges colleges & universities to resist the coming onslaught of political interference & defend the core values of higher education.
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23.01.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 701    πŸ” 370    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 38
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We want to empower every single one of you to be the best advocate you can be! Here is the WofA Call to Action Playbook to help guide you through your political action journey. Please share this playbook! We want others to use it to guide their journeys! #takeaction #voice #volunteer #vote

20.02.2025 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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This scientific breakthrough was funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our government at work for us.

11.02.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Danish Bakery Sells Orange 'Moron Cakes' in Honor of Trump and His Greenland Fantasies by Mark C. Eades In response to Donald Trump’s absurd and persistent demands that Denmark hand possession of Greenland over to the United States, a Danish bakery has begun selling orange β€œmoron cakes”...

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03.02.2025 04:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amazon cuts mentions of DEI and LGBTQ rights from public policies The online retailer removed commitments to supporting transgender rights and the safety of Black customers and employees from a webpage of corporate policies.

Just cancelled my Amazon Prime subscription

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23.01.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Did your child lose their book collection in the Los Angeles fires? Are you a teacher at a school that lost its library or your classroom library? Whether you need one book or a whole library, we can replace your books. πŸ“š

Everyone else, please boost this post so we can connect with those in need. πŸ™

16.01.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 22040    πŸ” 15098    πŸ’¬ 261    πŸ“Œ 472
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As the Eaton Fire Still Burns, Locals Gather Seeds to Regrow (Gift Article) In Altadena, a network of home gardeners answer the call to build a free β€œlibrary” of plant seeds.

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/d...

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