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Diane

@grannyblinky.bsky.social

Progressive. ๐Ÿˆwoman. Neurodivergent. Political junkie. LGBTQ+ ally. Healthcare4All. Mom, wife, gramma. Vegan. Quilter. Gardener. She/her. No DMs.

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Thank you. ๐Ÿ’•

28.10.2025 00:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He died of complications of Addison disease and pneumonia at the age of 27, in 2012.

27.10.2025 22:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Unpack the Compact Movement Call: Resisting Trump's Latest Attack on Higher Ed ยท No Kings Trumpโ€™s new โ€œCompact to All Higher Edโ€ is a direct attack on students, faculty, and academic freedom. **Join Public Citizen and national partners, for a timely discussion on Trumpโ€™s new โ€œCompact to Al...

We have to be organized to fight this. Please Share ! Join the No Kings movement, more than just protests. People is power in large numbers. www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

24.10.2025 18:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm not sure you can get more marie antoinette than taking away food stamps before thanksgiving while you build a gold and marble dance hall so the other crooks can bring bribe you over a badly-cooked (argentinian) steak

22.10.2025 11:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17489    ๐Ÿ” 5777    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 367    ๐Ÿ“Œ 240

I was unable to suppress the tears, and the nausea remains.

23.10.2025 02:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They donโ€™t think they need approval. Its ridiculous! thehill.com/homenews/548...

21.10.2025 14:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m so sorry for your loss.

21.10.2025 12:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s disgusting!

21.10.2025 02:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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White House ballroom demolition doesnโ€™t need approval: Trump-appointed panel chief The White House does not need approval from the National Capital Planning Commission to begin demolition and site preparation work for President Trumpโ€™s new ballroom project.

thehill.com/homenews/548...

21.10.2025 02:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump official says no approval needed to start demolition for White House ballroom Crews are expected to break ground this month on the lavish 90,000 square foot ballroom

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

20.10.2025 19:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tears. I canโ€™t believe he has permission/permits to alter The Peopleโ€™s House. What a waste. Hungry children, uninsured (๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ), the homeless, unpaid federal workers, etc., would like a word.

20.10.2025 19:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Calling for volunteers and friends of democracy in Charlevoix County:
The Executive Committee is in need of assistance as we gear up for midterms.
Would you consider a role with us?
Time commitment can be between 2 and 10 hours per month now, anticipated to be more later.
Requirement for being part of us?
Member of the Michigan Democratic Party, Charlevoix County membership is included with this.
We meet monthly (in person and on Zoom) and occasionally more often to handle events.
Are your gifts with organizing? Advocating? Managing volunteers? We could use your help.

Calling for volunteers and friends of democracy in Charlevoix County: The Executive Committee is in need of assistance as we gear up for midterms. Would you consider a role with us? Time commitment can be between 2 and 10 hours per month now, anticipated to be more later. Requirement for being part of us? Member of the Michigan Democratic Party, Charlevoix County membership is included with this. We meet monthly (in person and on Zoom) and occasionally more often to handle events. Are your gifts with organizing? Advocating? Managing volunteers? We could use your help.

Don't underestimate the impact you could have on midterms just by volunteering for a couple hours a month.

18.10.2025 17:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We The People: A Guide to American Democracy

FYI: This comic ebook explaining our democracy at a fourth-grade reading level is free today on Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0F6...

18.10.2025 17:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Beautiful! Power of the People.

18.10.2025 17:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Troubled Water Two friends embark on a journey to shut down the most threatening oil pipeline in the US.

PBS documentary about Line 5 and what it could mean to our Great Lakes.

www.pbs.org/show/trouble...

16.10.2025 23:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#StopMoms4Liberty blatant disinformation against Michigan State board of education!
This has always been their game plan to dismantle Public Education and create culture wars to rally the base!

14.10.2025 02:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 78    ๐Ÿ” 45    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

๐Ÿ“ข CALL TO ACTION: SBOE MEETING TOMORROW

Parents, letโ€™s show up and support Michiganโ€™s updated Health Education Standards!

When: Tuesday October 14th. Meeting begins at 9:30am

Public comment via telephone begins at 1 PM Register to give public comment here: www.michigan.gov/mde/about-us...

14.10.2025 02:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A picture of the 1979 Nobel Prize award ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden.  Entrance of King and Queen.

A picture of the 1979 Nobel Prize award ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden. Entrance of King and Queen.

In 1979, I had the privilege of attending the Nobel Prize award ceremony in Stockholm.

๐Ÿคซ. Donโ€™t tell DonOLD!

11.10.2025 06:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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5 Phone Calls Can Stop American Fascism. Here Are the Numbers. Politicians have a secret math they don't want you to know.

We need to make calls constantly and consistently.

cmarmitage.substack.com/p/5-phone-ca...

08.10.2025 18:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Please call your reps!

08.10.2025 13:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Excellent piece of work.

04.10.2025 19:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a cartoon of pinky and the brain with the words " the same thing we do every night pinky try to take over the world " Alt: a cartoon of pinky and the brain with the words " the same thing we do every night pinky try to take over the world "

I feel like weโ€™re stuck in an episode of Pinky and the Brain. Without the brain.

04.10.2025 09:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m not in a position to help, but I can share!

02.10.2025 02:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a bullseye target with an arrow in it Alt: a bullseye target with an arrow in it
02.10.2025 00:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Go for it, Fred!! Thank you for stepping up. You have our support!

01.10.2025 14:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
List of No Kings protests in Michigan, Saturday October 18th.

List of No Kings protests in Michigan, Saturday October 18th.

01.10.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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CARTOON OF THE DAY

28.09.2025 01:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6127    ๐Ÿ” 1744    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 63    ๐Ÿ“Œ 54

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