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Helen Duda

@persisterer.bsky.social

Caring about the earth and all living things. I will never stop standing up for and fighting for democracy and the rule of law. Southern NJ. CD-2 has become far too red, especially due to the last redistricting! #DemCast

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Let’s go Bloomfield!!

30.10.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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HOME | Vote Yes 836 Vote Yes 836 aims to reform the state's primary election system. The proposed change would replace the current closed, partisan primaries with open primaries, allowing all voters, regardless of party ...

Oklahoma is voting on having an open primary. Find out more here:
www.voteyes836.com

30.10.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Attacking rights. Spreading hate. Profiting from fear.

Authoritarianism wins only if we let them bully us into silence.

They don’t get the last word. We do.

30.10.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BLOOMFIELD NJ
Joan Hussey 5C For Mayor
Jonathan Mejia For Council at Large 6C
We are both willing to take on the power that keeps #bloomfieldnj down
Let’s revitalize r business districts & make r town more affordable & prosperous 4 us all!
Get OFF THE LINE
VOTE Independent today #DemVoice1

30.10.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Attacking our rights & civil liberties. Spreading fear & lies. Profiting from hate & division. It’s what dictators do.

Authoritarianism wins only when we let them bully us into silence. Millions of Americans are stepping up & speaking out!

Republicans know they won’t get the last word. We will!

30.10.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Rates on NJ health insurance marketplace to skyrocket, state regulator warns β€’ New Jersey Monitor The expiration of federal subsidies for health insurance plans, at the center of D.C. fight, is to blame for the coming increase, state says.

Half a million NJ residents get their health insurance through the Get Covered NJ marketplace (aka "Obamacare").

They face skyrocketing premiums because Republicans like #NJ07 Rep Tom Kean Jr refuse to negotiate with Dems on a solution - or even get back to work in the House!

Hey Tom! Do your job!

30.10.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Rather than fighting for his constituents by returning to Congress to negotiate and pass the Continuing Resolution, Van Drew is still drawing a paycheck while the government is shut down and Congress is not in session. (4/4)

29.10.2025 04:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This travesty was preventable, but Jeff Van Drew and his colleagues in Congress chose to give huge tax cuts to the wealthiest instead of making sure families in South Jersey had the services they need in the One Big Beautiful Bill. (3/4)

29.10.2025 04:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you or someone you love needs help putting meals on the table, please use the link below to find resources in your county:
nj.gov/basicneeds/food/get-food-this-week.shtml
Please share this with friends, family, and neighbors. No one should have to face hunger alone. (2/4)

29.10.2025 04:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Too many families in New Jersey may be forced to go without food this November because Washington is refusing to use available funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing. (1/4)

29.10.2025 04:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mark your calendars!

30.10.2025 02:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Letters spelling out: GOP Healthcare Shutdown

Letters spelling out: GOP Healthcare Shutdown

#StatenIsland #NY
#VisibilityBrigade

30.10.2025 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A long-deranged and deeply depraved man with a pronouncedly and acceleratingly deteriorating mind announces that he intends to play with the large arsenal of nuclear weapons he controls.

But it's okay, because he's not seeking a third term.

30.10.2025 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 11636    πŸ” 3843    πŸ’¬ 1130    πŸ“Œ 381

Yes! I’ve already dropped off my vote by mail ballot, and proudly voted for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social to be our first female Democratic Governor!!

30.10.2025 01:54 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes I have! I have proudly voted for our first female Democratic Governor!

30.10.2025 01:40 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

And you too NJ CD-2 #TrumpBootLickerVanDrew!

29.10.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

By refusing to negotiate with Democrats, and keeping the House in recess, Republicans like #NJ07 Rep Tom Kean Jr are
- letting health insurance premiums skyrocket for millions
- letting Trump cut off SNAP benefits even though that program has $$ set aside for shutdowns

Hey Tom! Do your job!

29.10.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

He’s gone mad.

29.10.2025 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

More shit Mike Johnson doesn’t know.

29.10.2025 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 9663    πŸ” 2361    πŸ’¬ 1334    πŸ“Œ 307

The president had a MRI but won't say why.

He had bruises on his hands but wouldn't say why.

He just had an 'annual medical' even though he already had his annual medical.

He got shot in the ear but has never released the medical records relating to it.

How is any of this ok?

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And where is the threat of violence coming from again?

29.10.2025 00:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Team Mikie is hitting the road for the final stretch with our Driving Down Cost Bus Tour.

We'll be visiting all 21 counties, so use this link to find a stop near you: www.mobilize.us/mikiesherril...

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No better place to kick off the first leg of the Driving Down Costs tour than Bloomfield, NJ. Essex County's where it all began for Team Mikie, and I'm honored to have so many hometown heroes fighting by my side. Onto the next!

28.10.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 128    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 1

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28.10.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So the president took a dementia test, and then they administered an MRI. Where’s the media on this?

28.10.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 28781    πŸ” 7841    πŸ’¬ 1957    πŸ“Œ 465

For real!!

28.10.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Johnson makes Pinochle look like a saint!

28.10.2025 21:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I guess little Jeffy didn’t!

28.10.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Quick someone tell me … is fake 21 trillion more or less than eleventy billion?

28.10.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Damn him!🀬

28.10.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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