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Postcarder. Quilter. Broadly Midwestern. Mostly harmless.

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When I think of my beautiful city

07.01.2026 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On it! #HardmanForIowa #TeamRenee #PostcardsToVoters

12.12.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Read this as an American woman and then go break something.

08.12.2025 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1637    πŸ” 519    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 53

Kansas City Drinking Liberally will meet tomorrow Nov 19th at 5:30 at Martin City Brewery Pizza and Taproom 4950 Main KC Mo.
Of course We will discuss the Epstein files but also the Ken Burns American Revolution on PBS which is excellent.
Come and help us fight fascism.

19.11.2025 02:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ely Indivisible General Meeting Β· Northern Progressives ## Come join us for our first Ely Indivisible General Meeting Grace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall β€” Lower Level Accessible with elevator ### Come join us for: - Updates on what's going on an...

Sunday, November 16
4 – 5:30pm CST

Grace Lutheran Church
301 E Conan St
Ely, MN 55731

www.mobilize.us/northernprog...

10.11.2025 23:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week Attorney General Keith Ellison is holding a Protect Minnesota Forum on Thursday 1:00–3:00pm in Ely and 6:00–7:30pm in Hibbing.
register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/hibbing-pr...

10.11.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Run for Something Find offices you can run for

Want a party that actually fights back? Run for office. We’ll help you. runforwhat.net

10.11.2025 00:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3272    πŸ” 1194    πŸ’¬ 34    πŸ“Œ 47
Sarah Harrison is running for Wisconsin state Senate. She stands next to a color coded map of the district

Sarah Harrison is running for Wisconsin state Senate. She stands next to a color coded map of the district

Fam, we’re flipping 5!

πŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Donate your time: SarahForWI.com
πŸ”„ Like/Follow/Share her account: @sarah-for-wi.bsky.social
🀲 Make the margin: secure.actblue.com/donate/sarah-harrison-1

You can directly deliver democracy to WI District 5 today! Let’s go!!!

#democrats

08.11.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ellen V. & Philip L. Glass Holocaust Commemorative Series | Memory and Warning: A Kristallnacht Commemoration - Illinois Holocaust Museum On the night of November 9–10, 1938, a wave of coordinated, state-sponsored violence swept across Germany, Austria, and the Sudetenland. Known as Kristallnacht, or the β€œNight of Broken Glass,” this po...

Glencoe, IL: On Monday, November 10th, I will be speaking at the Illinois Holocaust Museum's Kristallnacht Commemoration.
www.ilholocaustmuseum.org/events/ellen...

08.11.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 721    πŸ” 165    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 3
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Flock haters cross political divides to remove error-prone cameras Lawmakers’ calls for Flock probe may help kill local contracts, expert says.

The City of Verona has a Flock contract, we're talking about whether to renew it or not on the Monday (Nov 10, starts at 7 PM) City Council meeting arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...

06.11.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#FlipTN07
website: AftynForCongress.com

Today I am celebrating all yesterday’s Democratic victories by mailing these #PostcardsToVoters in support of Tennessean Aftyn Behn’s campaign for US Congress.

Write with us at your own pace and on your own schedule. PostcardsToVoters.org

05.11.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Have you voted yet? If not, make a plan and bring a friend!
If you've already voted, remind your friends, neighbors, and colleagues to vote.

04.11.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How do you get release in overwhelming times?

04.11.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you live in these states, here's where to vote --

Virginia: www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...

New Jersey: voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-plac...

Pennsylvania: www.pa.gov/services/vot...

California: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/po...

New York: vote.nyc/page/find-yo...

04.11.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 310    πŸ” 188    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 5

To preserve democracy, participate in democracy. Go vote.

04.11.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 432    πŸ” 97    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

Wake County go vote!!!

04.11.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With Liberty and Justice for Some Ep. 40 with Brad Woodhouse
YouTube video by repmarkpocan With Liberty and Justice for Some Ep. 40 with Brad Woodhouse

We all know the cost of healthcare is too damn high in the United States. That’s why we’re fighting to extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits and prevent your premiums from skyrocketing.

03.11.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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November 2025 Member Meeting Β· Western Dane Democracy Project Join us for our November 2025 meeting! All are welcome. This month, you'll have a chance to learn and contribute to one of our action teams, plus we'll have a kickoff discussion to set priorities for ...

Join us at our monthly meeting to learn more about how you can take action to protect democracy.

www.mobilize.us/danedemocrac...

03.11.2025 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Attention Wausau and Marathon County Friends: The United Way of Marathon County is hosting a pop up mobile market TODAY, Monday, November 3 from 4pm - 6pm.

Details below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

03.11.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A detailed view of a Chrysanthemum flower with long, thin, curling petals radiating outward from the center. The petals are bright yellow with orange-red tips, and the center of the flower is a mix of deep red and orange hues. The intricate, spiraling shapes of the petals give the bloom a dynamic, fiery appearance.

A detailed view of a Chrysanthemum flower with long, thin, curling petals radiating outward from the center. The petals are bright yellow with orange-red tips, and the center of the flower is a mix of deep red and orange hues. The intricate, spiraling shapes of the petals give the bloom a dynamic, fiery appearance.

A close-up of a cluster of tubular, bright red-orange flowers with yellow tips, known as the Firecracker or Hummingbird Plant. The flowers grow in dense bunches on fuzzy, gray-green stems and leaves. The background is softly blurred, showing more foliage in muted grey-green tones, creating a vibrant contrast with the vivid red blossoms.

A close-up of a cluster of tubular, bright red-orange flowers with yellow tips, known as the Firecracker or Hummingbird Plant. The flowers grow in dense bunches on fuzzy, gray-green stems and leaves. The background is softly blurred, showing more foliage in muted grey-green tones, creating a vibrant contrast with the vivid red blossoms.

A vertical shot of tall, slender stems of Russian Sage with clusters of small, delicate purple flowers. The stems are covered in silvery-green leaves, and the flowers appear airy and light, creating a sense of movement. The background includes more foliage and a gray stone path, softly out of focus, highlighting the vivid purple blossoms in the foreground.

A vertical shot of tall, slender stems of Russian Sage with clusters of small, delicate purple flowers. The stems are covered in silvery-green leaves, and the flowers appear airy and light, creating a sense of movement. The background includes more foliage and a gray stone path, softly out of focus, highlighting the vivid purple blossoms in the foreground.

A cluster of vibrant chrysanthemum flowers "Apple Valley" with petals that are white at the center and streaked with bright pink toward the edges. Each bloom has a round, lime-green center. The flowers are densely packed, creating a lush display in the foreground. Behind them, the background shows soft-focus yellow foliage.

A cluster of vibrant chrysanthemum flowers "Apple Valley" with petals that are white at the center and streaked with bright pink toward the edges. Each bloom has a round, lime-green center. The flowers are densely packed, creating a lush display in the foreground. Behind them, the background shows soft-focus yellow foliage.

πŸ“Duke Gardens, Durham NC

#SarahPDukeGardens Mum festival was amazing. Another #Chrysanthemum in the comments.
1. C. Lava
2. Firecracker plant
3. Russian Sage
4. C. Apple Valley

#GratitudePhotos #DukeGardens #BloomScrolling #FlowersOfBlueSky #StephaniesVision

03.11.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ten #PostcardsToVoters to help @aftynbehn.bsky.social in TN in the name of feeding the poor and providing affordable health care against a pedophile-protecting cult and the traitor they blindly worship.

Visit postcardstovoters.org for an easy way to protect democracy.

03.11.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Reminder: Tomorrow’s election closing times.
- 7 p.m. ET - Virginia
- 8 p.m. ET - New Jersey
- 9 p.m. ET - New York City
- 8 p.m. PT - California

03.11.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2811    πŸ” 1267    πŸ’¬ 60    πŸ“Œ 68
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First batch of #SpecialElection #PostcardsToVoters heading to Tennessee in support of Aftyn Behn for Congress @aftynbehn.bsky.social #TeamAftyn #FlipTN07

02.11.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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FoodShare benefits delayed in Wisconsin due to federal government shutdown Wisconsin's health department waits for federal funding to be released while court cases continue over grocery assistance program. Meanwhile, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declares a state of emergency.


FoodShare benefits delayed in Wisconsin due to federal government shutdown

Evers declares emergency over funding cuts

www.nbc26.com/news/f... #wipolitics

02.11.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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The La Crosse County Democratic office (2318 State Rd, across from JavaVino) is OPEN today from 8:00am-3:00pm collecting food donations. Please stop by and drop off some food for our overworked food pantries!
Plus, come to a Meet & Greet with WI Gubernatorial candidate Missy Hughes at 3:00pm today!!

02.11.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My message for House Republicans: enough pina coladas. Let’s get back to work next week!

02.11.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kicking off #OneYearToWin with the Madison Gold Team β€” our first @wisdems.org canvass of the weekend! πŸ’ͺ

425 canvass shifts. 115 communities. One mission: talk with neighbors about what really matters β€” the cost of living, health care, and the future we want for Wisconsin families.

Let’s do this.

01.11.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey #PostcardsToVoters writers!!! just because November 4 is less than a week away does not mean the end of special elections! Do you see what I see?

31.10.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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πŸ‘» The scariest thing this Halloween? Sitting out this election.

Find Gun Sense Candidates who will put the safety of our communities first, not the interests of the ghoulish gun lobby: gunsensevoter.org. And be sure to vote by November 4!

31.10.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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