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Laura

@gobosox54.bsky.social

Lover of democracy, cats, bird watching, TV and travel. Lifelong Democrat from New England🌻

887 Followers  |  956 Following  |  1,611 Posts  |  Joined: 19.09.2023
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Those who have tamped down concerns about the SAVE Act’s chance of passage in the Senate are wrong. Keep your eyes on the prize. The potential for a blowout in 2026 is top of mind for Trump, and there are only a few ways to avoid it.

Call your Senators. 202-224-3121.

09.03.2026 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 823    πŸ” 434    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 11
β€œWell, we’re lost. I knew from the start that it was just plain idiotic to choose a leader based simply on the size of his or her respective pith helmet. Sorry, Cromwell.”

β€œWell, we’re lost. I knew from the start that it was just plain idiotic to choose a leader based simply on the size of his or her respective pith helmet. Sorry, Cromwell.”

β€œWell, we’re lost. I knew from the start that it was just plain idiotic to choose a leader based simply on the size of his or her respective pith helmet. Sorry, Cromwell.”

09.03.2026 23:11 β€” πŸ‘ 210    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Billionaires Are Swaying Elections in All Corners of America

Today in incessant reminders of the staggering anti-democratic ravages inflicted on this country by the Roberts court.

β€œBillionaires made 19 percent of all reported federal campaign contributions in 2024, and are reaping the rewards.”

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/u...

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March 5 Mass Call  - Fighting and Winning Against Trump's Concentration Camps
YouTube video by FiftyFiftyOneMovement March 5 Mass Call - Fighting and Winning Against Trump's Concentration Camps

And here's the link to a recording of last night's mass call! Some really inspiring stories from those working on the ground to block warehouses in their communities, as well as ideas for how to get involved where you live.

06.03.2026 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œWait a minute! Isn’t anyone here a real sheep?”

β€œWait a minute! Isn’t anyone here a real sheep?”

β€œWait a minute! Isn’t anyone here a real sheep?”

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Top Trump officials rush to purchase nuclear war-proof bunkers after Iran attack: report Since President Donald Trump’s unprecedented attack on Iran last week, at least two top Trump administration officials have raced to purchase their own survival shelters designed to withstand an apoca...

A dude in Texas who makes bomb shelters for nuclear war has seen his business skyrocket this week.

Recent clients include 2 Trump admin members, and the rest were almost all β€œChristian, conservative CEOs,” which included β€œseveral of the wealthiest men on the planet."
www.rawstory.com/iran-war/

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β€œNOT ONE MORE DIME”

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Nice!

08.03.2026 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@rockymountviews.bsky.social Hello πŸ‘‹πŸ» from another life long Democrat πŸ˜€

08.03.2026 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There was a little dance sesh in the living room this morning 🀣

08.03.2026 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
John lennon - working class hero (official video)
YouTube video by JohnLennonMusic John lennon - working class hero (official video)

#BilliesMusicMonth
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky

Day 6: A task

Working Class Hero
- John Lennon
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve-m...

06.03.2026 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Even if you are 100% convinced that Democracy is already dead and our votes won't count...
PLEASE VOTE ANYWAY!
I'm begging everyone. There is a critical mass of voter turnout that will be too big to fix.
Please vote, no matter how bleak it seems.

08.03.2026 01:07 β€” πŸ‘ 8793    πŸ” 2730    πŸ’¬ 365    πŸ“Œ 142

This is a brilliant explanation of where we find ourselves today and why. The mad king must be stopped. #NoKings

08.03.2026 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Gorillaz: Clint Eastwood ft. Del the Funky Homosapien (Live) - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live Gorillaz: Clint Eastwood ft. Del the Funky Homosapien (Live) - SNL

Oh wow! I love this! youtu.be/pMKA0ahftME?...

08.03.2026 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s good to hear! I’m going to zone out with Downton Abbey The Grande Finale tonight. I’ve had enough of politics today. Sending some hugs right back at you!

08.03.2026 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry to hear you don’t feel well. We still have piles of yucky snow which we all hope will start to melt faster in the next couple of days.

07.03.2026 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Real men don’t bomb schools. πŸ–•πŸ–•πŸ€¬πŸ€¬

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HELP US WIN THE MIDTERMS! Β· Swing Blue Alliance Join Ken Martin, the Chair of the Democratic National Committee, and Yasmin Radjy, the Executive Director of Swing Left, for a Zoom meeting hosted by grassroots leader Steve Schear to talk about how y...

I'm attending Swing Left's event, β€œHELP US WIN THE MIDTERMS!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/swingblueall...

07.03.2026 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Donald Trump lowered our Flags to half-staff for Charlie Kirk but not for the 6 troops we lost in Kuwait.

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MAGA vs. The Declaration of Independence
YouTube video by Takesβ„’ by Jamelle Bouie MAGA vs. The Declaration of Independence

thoughts on stephen miller’s rant about β€œhuman rights” youtu.be/3RJ_TWtFcMk?...

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a bunch of chickens with long necks and red crests are standing next to each other on a white background . ALT: a bunch of chickens with long necks and red crests are standing next to each other on a white background .

Happy Birthday!

07.03.2026 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Satellite images from NASA Worldview on March 5 reveal the extent of the blackout in Cuba. A failure at the most important power plant, combined with the US blockade on fuel shipments in the country has left nearly 70% of the island's inhabitants without power.

06.03.2026 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 315    πŸ” 169    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 13

GOP-held Senate seats that were on the map in March 2025:

North Carolina
Maine

GOP-held Senate seats that are on the map in March 2026:

North Carolina
Maine
Ohio
Alaska
Texas
Iowa
Nebraska
Montana

A lot can change in a year.

A lot more can change in 8 months.

Organize. Donate. Register. Vote.

06.03.2026 06:28 β€” πŸ‘ 370    πŸ” 116    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 5

Great! It was fantastic and I’d love to share it.

06.03.2026 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That was an incredible call. The work you are doing is truly amazing! I pledge to take everyone’s recommendations to heart. Everyone can do something!

06.03.2026 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same. I couldn’t be prouder of my Congressman!

06.03.2026 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Seconded! Let’s go Dems!

06.03.2026 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This was indeed excellent. Thank you for boosting it here on BlueSky. I’m already thinking about how I can contribute. β€œEveryone can do (at least) one thing” #NoCamps

06.03.2026 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good Noem is out. But Stephen Miller is the guy behind the deaths of Pretti and Good. Stephen Miller wants to tear this country apart. Stephen needs to go before more moms are beaten out of the cars at school pick-ups, more warehouses fill up with humans, and more Americans die.

05.03.2026 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 272    πŸ” 76    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

Four democrats voted AGAINST a war powers resolution that would’ve forced Trump to seek congressional approval to continue waging Israel’s war on Iran.

Henry Cuellar (TX)
Jared Golden (ME)
Greg Landsman (OH)
Juan Vargas (CA)

The resolution failed 219-212.

πŸ™„

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