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Amelia Stinson-Wesley

@astinsonwesley.bsky.social

United Methodist pastor. Mayor of a small municipality. Democrat in a non-partisan role. writer. dancer. artist. advocate for justice. world traveler (50+ countries). optimist.

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I wish the press were as interested in Trump’s health as they were in Biden’s

02.09.2025 02:51 β€” πŸ‘ 710    πŸ” 77    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 2

If you enjoy…

Weekends
Safe working conditions
Retirement benefits
Paid vacations
Breaks at work
Sick leave
Paid holidays

… then you’re part of the labor movement. Happy Labor Day.

01.09.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 23618    πŸ” 5753    πŸ’¬ 436    πŸ“Œ 192
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I know you, Chicago β€” and I know you’re up to the difficult time we have ahead, thanks to this President.

26.08.2025 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 9285    πŸ” 2275    πŸ’¬ 290    πŸ“Œ 158
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TODAY: 11:30/PST
ARE YOU READY FOR WHAT COULD BE THE WORST DAY OF THE CRIMINAL PRESIDENT'S LIFE?😱 I AM ONE OF MANY CALLING IT "LIBERATION DAY" & I CAN. NOT. WAIT!!! 😍
THANK YOU, GOVERNOR NEWSOM @governor.ca.gov.πŸ™YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME FOR MY ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!-❀️,MAR🐫
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Analysis: Trump’s 7 most authoritarian moves so far | CNN Politics The story of President Donald Trump’s first seven months back in office is the consolidation of power.

The story of President Donald Trump’s first seven months back in office is the consolidation of power.

He has bulldozed the obstacles that often stood in his way in his first term and constantly tested boundaries, in an almost single-minded pursuit of more authority. | Analysis

13.08.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 165    πŸ” 74    πŸ’¬ 77    πŸ“Œ 10
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States Fear Uncertain Future of FEMA Grants Under Trump Many states rely on the federal government for the vast majority of their emergency management funding. Now, local leaders are looking for clues about the money β€” and the future of FEMA itself.

UPDATE: A group of 20 states, including North Carolina, sued the Trump administration for abruptly canceling grants that local governments were planning on to help them reduce natural hazard risks.

17.07.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1071    πŸ” 329    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 13

She was right. About everything.

01.07.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Vote-a-rama for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is pushed to 9am tomorrow, per a new whip notice from Senate Republican leaders. This is later than they had expected to get the process going.

30.06.2025 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 174    πŸ” 61    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 10
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πŸ”₯ GOP SEN. THOM TILLIS torches Trump’s big bill in a fiery Senate floor speech: β€œSo what do I tell 663,000 people in 2-3 years when President Trump breaks his promise by pushing them off Medicaid?” He says β€œamateurs” advising Trump are conflating health care policy with β€œwaste, fraud and abuse.”

30.06.2025 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 630    πŸ” 143    πŸ’¬ 31    πŸ“Œ 25
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Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won't seek reelection after opposing Trump's bill Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he won't seek reelection. That news Sunday comes one day after he announced his opposition to President Donald Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts package because of its reductions to health care programs.

BREAKING: Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won't seek reelection after saying he'll oppose Trump's tax bill.

29.06.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 382    πŸ” 83    πŸ’¬ 38    πŸ“Œ 34
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I'm going to try and communicate with my Republican colleagues in a new way.

26.06.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 20017    πŸ” 4425    πŸ’¬ 1020    πŸ“Œ 556

Beautiful!

25.06.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful!

25.06.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
It will be a great day when our schools get all the money they need and the air for e has to hold a bake sale to buy a bomber

It will be a great day when our schools get all the money they need and the air for e has to hold a bake sale to buy a bomber

Bumper sticker from my childhood

23.06.2025 10:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The President's disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers.
He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations.
It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.

The President's disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers. He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.

AOC: β€œIt is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”

22.06.2025 02:03 β€” πŸ‘ 71150    πŸ” 16265    πŸ’¬ 330    πŸ“Œ 1310
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US has struck three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign President Donald Trump says the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort to decapitate the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.

BREAKING: The U.S. attacked three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign as Tehran promises to retaliate.

22.06.2025 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 364    πŸ” 250    πŸ’¬ 87    πŸ“Œ 128

Final count 13.14 M. Largest protest in US history.

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12.1 M people marched yesterday, more than the β€œ3.5% rule.” I hope that is enough people who oppose the Administration and who are willing to engage in changing the course of our country. It will take sustained interest and action. But I now believe it to be possible.

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Many Lawmakers Share Their Home Addresses. Political Violence Is Changing That. The Minnesota assassination is causing some state legislators to rethink home security and how much personal information they make public.

The assassination of State Representative Melissa Hortman in Minnesota is causing some state legislators to rethink home security and how much personal information they make public.

16.06.2025 01:31 β€” πŸ‘ 245    πŸ” 44    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 3

Hope is the message. Hope, hope is here, hope is possible. Take heart and have hope.

15.06.2025 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Accidentally Reveals a Dark MAGA Truthβ€”and Hands Dems an Opening A little-noticed letter from vulnerable House Republicans acknowledges the flaw at the heart of Trump’s mass deportations. Democrats: Seize on this!

Stephen Miller is deliberately choosing to focus more resources on non-criminalsβ€”and thus away from dangerous criminals. Law enforcement insiders have leaked word of their anger over exactly this. https://trib.al/XxEuHPU

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Horrific!

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A favorite!

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HAPPY β€œOBAMA APPRECIATION DAY!!”

Enjoy. πŸ˜ŽπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έβœ¨

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Happy Barack Obama Appreciation Day!

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more of this energy whatever it is πŸ˜‚

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Federal judge rules Trump illegally deployed national guard troops to Los Angeles Temporary restraining order issued by judge said president overstepped authority and to hand over control to state governor * LA protests – live updates A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump illegally deployed the national guard against protesters in Los Angeles and ordered the US government to return control of the troops to California. The US district judge, Charles Breyer, issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration on Thursday, saying the president had overstepped his authority by taking control of the national guard to quell demonstrations against immigration raids in LA. Continue reading...

Federal judge rules Trump illegally deployed national guard troops to Los Angeles

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Call upon Republican Senators to demand that this be denounced and that it cease.

12.06.2025 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0