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@firepitmike.bsky.social

Social justice activist. Proud member of the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville, FL. Freethinker. Evangelical Unitarian Universalist. Playing protest music is a spiritual practice.

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HB 455 (2026) - Protection of Historic Monuments and Memorials HB 455 (2026) - Protection of Historic Monuments and Memorials

The Confederate Monument Protection Bill (HB455) was NOT heard in its third committee (State Affairs) this week. Its Senate companion (SB496) has not been heard in ANY committee. This is GOOD news! BUT anything can happen and we will continue to keep you posted.
www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Bil...

27.02.2026 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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How the NAACP signed up to abolish ICE Trump's war on civil rights has pushed the groupβ€”117 years old todayβ€”into a new era of confrontation.

Trump’s war on civil rights has pushed the groupβ€”now 117 years oldβ€”into a new era of confrontation.

25.02.2026 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 188    πŸ” 58    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

At trial, a federal judge lambasted Florida's claimed evidence of high rates of invalid petitions as "beyond junk science."

A long look at the rise and fall of Floridians' right to change their constitution from our statehouse reporter, Kate Payne.

25.02.2026 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a joy to help local immigrants learning English with music! Thanks to adult education teacher Amanda Catron at MILA Jax for the invitation!

25.02.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today marks 158 years since sociologist and writer W. E. B. Du Bois was born in Great Barrington, MA. Du Bois's writings firmly protested Jim Crow laws and helped create a better understanding of how race functions in the U.S.

#ffrf #webdubois #bhm #blackhistorymonth

23.02.2026 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Support grows for JEA board member amid questions of β€˜favor’ Carrico says he owed his boss Support is growing for JEA board member Arthur Adams Jr. after text messages revealed that Kevin Carrico asked him to step aside, citing a β€œbig favor” he owed to his boss at the Boys & Girls Clubs of ...

Mr. Adams should stay on. We can't trust Quid Pro Carrico to make this appointment any longer.
www.news4jax.com/news/local/2...

20.02.2026 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unfortunately, the Confederate monument bills passed in its first house committee. We will keep you posted!

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Email state reps immediately! Their email addresses are in the thread below.

11.02.2026 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"We won’t be intimidated
We don't need no state control
No weak subpoenas for your performance
AG leave Yaya alone
Hey! AG! Leave Yaya alone!
All in all we know that, we’ll crush you in the fall!"
I got to sing that song (and others) to support Yaya Cardona who is being targeted by the Atty General

11.02.2026 02:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Prison camps are coming.

10.02.2026 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Show up and speak out TODAY against the Attorney General harassing us in Jax!

10.02.2026 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yep.

09.02.2026 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you Jacksonville Immigrant Rights Alliance for organizing another rally against ICE in Jacksonville, Florida!

07.02.2026 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Holloway for Congress LaShonda J. Holloway is not afraid to take on the big fights and have the hard conversations. Her experience fighting for working families facing extraordinary challenges is what will make her perfect...

How do you fight the racist in the Oval Office? Donate to the most qualified, hardworking, progressive, compassionate candidate in FL CD-4, who happens to be a strong Black woman. Check her out and donate today! Hollowayforcongress.com

06.02.2026 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Kelly Frazier serves as secretary of the Mayor's African American Advisory Board and invites you to this celebration!

05.02.2026 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Black history is American history!

05.02.2026 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

The highest Poll Numbers I have ever received. Obviously, people like a strong and powerful Country, with the best economy, EVER!

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump The highest Poll Numbers I have ever received. Obviously, people like a strong and powerful Country, with the best economy, EVER!

the president is psychotic. in reality, his numbers are near all-time lows.

03.02.2026 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 7304    πŸ” 1510    πŸ’¬ 660    πŸ“Œ 171
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Stop Florida’s Voter Purge Bills Florida House Bill 991 and Senate Bill 1334 would remove thousands of eligible U.S. citizens from the voter rolls and prevent eligible U.S. citizens from being registered to vote. πŸ“ž Call your legis...

Stop Florida’s Voter Purge Bills!

FL HB991 and SB1334 would remove thousands of eligible U.S. citizens from the voter rolls and prevent eligible U.S. citizens from registering to vote.

πŸ“ž Call your legislators now and tell them to vote NO: act.commoncause.org/call_campaig...

02.02.2026 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don't forget to celebrate Black freethinkers!

02.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Once again, we have to look to the glacial movements of courts until Dems get the Congress back.

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I went on Fox News yesterday morning to explain that while the focus is on Minneapolis, Trump is trampling rights everywhere. All over the country, thousands of LEGAL immigrants, including little kids, are being disappeared.

That's what happens in Putin's Russia, not America.

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The Story Behind Billie Eilish, Justin and Hailey Bieber Wearing β€œICE OUT” Pins at the Grammys This red-carpet display of resistance followed the high-profile shooting deaths of RenΓ©e Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

"Our voices really do matter and the people matter."

We agree with Billie Eilish: We must continue using our voices to demand action, protect our communities, and defend our rights.

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This is why we run everywhere.

It’s quite literally my life’s work to support underfunded dems running in Red America. They speak truth to power, organize their communities, give voters a choice and a voice - and make progress.

And sometimes they show the whole country what’s possible. ✨

LFG. πŸ’™

01.02.2026 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5533    πŸ” 1363    πŸ’¬ 208    πŸ“Œ 65

Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.

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To all the Minnesotans who are making their voices heard and protesting peacefully:

The world is watching, and when change comes, it will be because of you.

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ICE is f****** out of control!

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There may be no gas chambers-but that doesn’t change what these warehouses are destined to become

Concentration camps

With ICE killing people in the streets, Trump prosecuting his opponents and the DOJ arresting journalists, it feels like America has entered a modernized version of Nazi Germany

31.01.2026 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 673    πŸ” 422    πŸ’¬ 70    πŸ“Œ 24
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Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024. n.pr/4kcbr5h

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🎡 Hey ICE!
You think you’re bad
But you’re just a bunch of wannabes
Remember you’re fascists wearing fatigues
In communities
Where you're not wanted, wanted, wanted, wanted, wanted, AH
Na, na, na, na-na, na, na Na-na na, na HEY ICE!

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