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@waystohelp.bsky.social

Providing everyday ways to support democracy and each other. "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping."

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Epstein Document Search

For folks (and journalists) who want to search the Oversight Committee email texts, I made a database for searching the 20k text files:

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13.11.2025 01:12 β€” πŸ‘ 7571    πŸ” 3289    πŸ’¬ 187    πŸ“Œ 282
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WATCH β€” @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social : β€œMy amendment would redirect that $40 BILLION from Argentina to fund the ACA subsidies for two years… a far better use of taxpayer dollars.”

Why do we have money for Argentina while our own people lose their health care? How does this make us great?

12.11.2025 05:17 β€” πŸ‘ 21496    πŸ” 7922    πŸ’¬ 516    πŸ“Œ 424

A gleam of light in the midst of our frustrations. Hold on to those.

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pi tures of:

Tim Kaine
Jacky Rosen
John Fetterman 
Jeanne Shaheen
Maggie Hassan
Angus King
Dick Durbin
Catherine Cortez Masto

text:
Voted to support a funding bill that fails to address the Republican health-care crisis.

pi tures of: Tim Kaine Jacky Rosen John Fetterman Jeanne Shaheen Maggie Hassan Angus King Dick Durbin Catherine Cortez Masto text: Voted to support a funding bill that fails to address the Republican health-care crisis.

CALL THEM!

Catherine C Masto (202) 224-3542
Dick Durbin (202) 224-2152
John Fetterman (202) 224-4254
Maggie Hassan (202) 224-3324
Tim Kaine (202) 224-4024
Angus King (202) 224-5344
Jackie Rosen (202) 224-6244
Jeanne Shaheen (202) 224-2841

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1. Catherine Cortez Masto (D–Nevada)
2. Jacky Rosen (D–Nevada)
3. John Fetterman (D–Pennsylvania)
4. Dick Durbin (D–Illinois)
5. Tim Kaine (D–Virginia)
6. Maggie Hassan (D–New Hampshire)
7. Jeanne Shaheen (D–New Hampshire)
8. Angus King (I–Maine, caucuses with Democrats)

10.11.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

To be clear: the deal they voted on to move forward last night still needs to be formally voted on in the Senate and House. If the eight are your senators, they should be hearing from you this morning!

10.11.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1568    πŸ” 642    πŸ’¬ 68    πŸ“Œ 46

Where do you see that information?

10.11.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.

06.11.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 51629    πŸ” 13925    πŸ’¬ 1003    πŸ“Œ 1149
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Texas… it’s not just Grijalva….

#TrumpEpsteinFilesCoverUp

06.11.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 19829    πŸ” 9245    πŸ’¬ 571    πŸ“Œ 413
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β€œHe’s having a seizure and they’re trying to rip the baby out of her hands”

07.11.2025 03:48 β€” πŸ‘ 12045    πŸ” 7226    πŸ’¬ 1284    πŸ“Œ 983

BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike.

Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.

Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.

05.11.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 21220    πŸ” 5472    πŸ’¬ 329    πŸ“Œ 484
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@tndems.bsky.social :

BIGGEST CANVASS IN TENNESSEE HISTORY for @aftynbehn.bsky.social!!

LETS GET AFTER IT Y’ALL! This seat is absolutely winnable. Canvasses in three counties: Davidson, Williamson, Montgomery.

Sign up here ➑️ linktr.ee/tndp

05.11.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œThey came into the building understanding it was a daycare. They did not have a warrant. It is a violation of our rights. It is a violation of these children’s rights. They are terrorizing our community.”

Trump’s ICE goons raided a damn daycare.

05.11.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 7138    πŸ” 3370    πŸ’¬ 232    πŸ“Œ 204

Looks like the Dems will pick up 12 seats in the VA House of Delegates, which will go from 51-49 to 63-37 D-R. That's an honestly shocking result.

05.11.2025 01:45 β€” πŸ‘ 21337    πŸ” 4150    πŸ’¬ 347    πŸ“Œ 655
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In Win for Democracy in Pennsylvania, Dems Retain Majority on Supreme Court Read more here.

🚨BREAKING: Three Democratic justices on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court have all won another 10-year term in a high-stakes retention election that saw a major GOP push to reshape the state’s highest court. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

05.11.2025 02:59 β€” πŸ‘ 8793    πŸ” 1606    πŸ’¬ 143    πŸ“Œ 73

This one shouldn't get lost tonight.

05.11.2025 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3714    πŸ” 650    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 12
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Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.

BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.

Follow AP for live updates.

05.11.2025 03:33 β€” πŸ‘ 49414    πŸ” 10449    πŸ’¬ 565    πŸ“Œ 1392

🚨 Today is your final day to demand the EPA continue tracking corporate Greenhouse Gas emissions! 🚨 Submit a comment at www.regulations.gov/commenton/EP... by MIDNIGHT tonight demanding the EPA put our safety over corporation profits. Spread the word and ask others to do the same!

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THREE WAYS TO TAKE ACTION NOW

1. Donate to your local food bank.

2. Collect and distribute to your local community shelter. Check with your local organizations first to see what they need most.

3. Host a give-back drive in your community. Visit NoKings.org/alliance to learn more.

#SNAP

30.10.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 687    πŸ” 364    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 11
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger

Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger

Map of Minnesota State Senate 47

Map of Minnesota State Senate 47

🚨SPECIAL ELECTION - MINNESOTA STATE SENATE DISTRICT 47🚨

Democrat: Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger

Election Date: πŸ—“οΈTHIS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4THπŸ—“οΈ

Area: East of St. Paul (Woodbury)

Note: Bluer seat that Democrats are looking to hold.

31.10.2025 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 44    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

If you receive info on where/how signatures are being gathered, feel free to tag me and I'll signal boost. I can't find any information on it so far.

30.10.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The EPA wants to stop tracking CLIMATE POLLUTION!  What can you do?  Send a public comment!  Tell them how climate change has already affected your life, and demand that we keep tracking greenhouse gas emissions!  Pollutors can only be held accountable if we have measurable scientific data of the damage they are doing.  To leave a public comment:  Go to: Regulations.gov and look for Docket ID no. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0186 or "Reconsideration of Greenhouse Gas Reporting" .  Deadline: 11/03

The EPA wants to stop tracking CLIMATE POLLUTION! What can you do? Send a public comment! Tell them how climate change has already affected your life, and demand that we keep tracking greenhouse gas emissions! Pollutors can only be held accountable if we have measurable scientific data of the damage they are doing. To leave a public comment: Go to: Regulations.gov and look for Docket ID no. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0186 or "Reconsideration of Greenhouse Gas Reporting" . Deadline: 11/03

Trump's EPA is deregulating pollution while our eyes are elsewhere. Leave a public comment before 11/3 demanding that we continue to track greenhouse gas emissions! They are purposely making the proposal hard to find, but comments can currently be submitted here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/EP...

29.10.2025 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
New Jersey Must Divest from Palantir and Protect Immigrants

If you are in New Jersey, ask your lawmakers to keep state retirement funds from supporting Palantir's surveillance and ICE profiteering! #BoycottPalantir

29.10.2025 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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March For Health & Science

On Nov 5 at 4 PM, join and support members of the healthcare, public health, and scientific communities in a march from the APHA Rally for the Public’s Health to the Capitol to deliver petitions to Congress demanding the resignation or removal of RFK Jr.

www.911forhealthandscience.org

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INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
Petitioner Chanthila Souvannarath ("Petitioner" or "Mr. Souvannarath"), through his undersigned attorneys, asks this Court to enforce its October 23, 2025 Temporary Restraining Order. ECF No. 4. The Order stated that: "Respondents, their officers, agents, servants, employees,
attorneys, and other persons acting on their behalf are immediately prohibited from removing
Petitioner Chanthila Souvannarath from the United States and from transferring him out of the
jurisdiction of this Court." Id. (emphasis added). That decision was premised on the fact that Mr. Souvannarath had made out a substantial claim to United States citizenship'-and yet, despite this Court's unequivocal order and Respondent's knowledge that Petitioner had a claim to United
States citizenship, Mr. Souvannarath was unlawfully removed from this Court's jurisdiction and
the United States of America. Mr. Souvannarath accordingly respectfully requests his repatriation
so that he can return to his family and continue to raise his three children.

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Petitioner Chanthila Souvannarath ("Petitioner" or "Mr. Souvannarath"), through his undersigned attorneys, asks this Court to enforce its October 23, 2025 Temporary Restraining Order. ECF No. 4. The Order stated that: "Respondents, their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, and other persons acting on their behalf are immediately prohibited from removing Petitioner Chanthila Souvannarath from the United States and from transferring him out of the jurisdiction of this Court." Id. (emphasis added). That decision was premised on the fact that Mr. Souvannarath had made out a substantial claim to United States citizenship'-and yet, despite this Court's unequivocal order and Respondent's knowledge that Petitioner had a claim to United States citizenship, Mr. Souvannarath was unlawfully removed from this Court's jurisdiction and the United States of America. Mr. Souvannarath accordingly respectfully requests his repatriation so that he can return to his family and continue to raise his three children.

NEW: ACLU of Louisiana asks a federal judge to order the govt to immediately return Chanthila (Shawn) Souvannarath from Laos, to which it deported him over the weekend in violation of the judge's injunction. @acluoflouisiana.bsky.social www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...

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Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify

Spotify is now running ICE recruitment ads. We asked them to stop. They ignored us. Let's show them what we showed Disney. No Kings, No Collaborators, No Capitulators. indivisible.org/cancel-spotify

28.10.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4717    πŸ” 2607    πŸ’¬ 248    πŸ“Œ 229

There’s also this messy situation in Thurmont Maryland with their mayoral race, and a few others as well.
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Contest every race. Have a candidate in every race on every ballot in every county in every state.

Run even if you know you can’t win. Run because you know you can’t win.

No seat uncontested. Bring the fight to every ballot.

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Election Day is Every Tuesday: Oct 26- Nov 1 Nope, Nov 4 is not the next election day.

TOMORROW IS ELECTION DAY!
I know everyone is focused on the Nov 4 elections, and rightly so, but, there are elections this week! We haven’t had much luck doing it before this year, but there’s another State House race in Alabama that we could potentially flip.
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