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Deborah Van Pelt

@writewitch.bsky.social

Reader. Walker. Adjunct Instructor of English. Writing tutor. I vote blue and I defend animal rights.

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Chicago PD: arrest these motherfuckers threatening civilians. Put them in jail. Let the courts sort it out

08.10.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6974    πŸ” 2397    πŸ’¬ 490    πŸ“Œ 159

This, people. Pay attention.

08.10.2025 23:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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08.10.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2088    πŸ” 751    πŸ’¬ 51    πŸ“Œ 40
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If you are a federal worker, there are several credit unions and other financial institutions that are offering zero interest loans during the government shutdown.

Please go to my website for more information: www.sanders.senate.gov/resources-fo...

08.10.2025 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4028    πŸ” 1897    πŸ’¬ 75    πŸ“Œ 65
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NN: Dems say you won't swear in Grijalva bc you don't want her vote on Epstein

JOHNSON: No. It's scheduling

NN: But there have been Rs sworn in during pro forma sessions

MJ: Only reason was bc they flew in their family

NN: So if she flies in her family you'd do it?

MJ: Again, it's a distraction

08.10.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 11181    πŸ” 3588    πŸ’¬ 1170    πŸ“Œ 441

Mike Johnson said he would swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva "as soon as she wants." His office then backtracked β€” saying Johnson would only swear in the duly elected Grijalva once the government reopens. Grijalva won her special election more than two weeks ago.

08.10.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2094    πŸ” 792    πŸ’¬ 159    πŸ“Œ 56
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We would like to thank Kristi Noem for bringing cameras with her everywhere and collecting evidence for her future trial at The Hague.

08.10.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 20907    πŸ” 5096    πŸ’¬ 847    πŸ“Œ 277
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Stephen Miller's Cousin Reveals Family Disowned Him After He Became The 'Face Of Evil' In Resurfaced Viral Post

Brutal.

08.10.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1048    πŸ” 205    πŸ’¬ 51    πŸ“Œ 15
A screenshot of a post from X (formerly Twitter). The top tweet is from user @covie_93 with the caption: β€œThis tweet aged like Stephen Miller…..”. Below it is a tweet from Kristi Noem (@KristiNoem) that reads:
β€œIf Joe Biden federalizes the National Guard, that would be a direct attack on states' rights.
Over the last several years, we've seen Democrats try to take away our Freedoms of religion, assembly, and speech. We can't let them take away our right to defend ourselves, too.
South Dakota defends the Constitution.”

A screenshot of a post from X (formerly Twitter). The top tweet is from user @covie_93 with the caption: β€œThis tweet aged like Stephen Miller…..”. Below it is a tweet from Kristi Noem (@KristiNoem) that reads: β€œIf Joe Biden federalizes the National Guard, that would be a direct attack on states' rights. Over the last several years, we've seen Democrats try to take away our Freedoms of religion, assembly, and speech. We can't let them take away our right to defend ourselves, too. South Dakota defends the Constitution.”

This you, Kristi?

08.10.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3098    πŸ” 936    πŸ’¬ 91    πŸ“Œ 46

Please buy my woolcat, snoutcat, and hoofcat friends some hay if you can. πŸ₯°

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08.10.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2231    πŸ” 737    πŸ’¬ 118    πŸ“Œ 36
Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

08.10.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 23874    πŸ” 6968    πŸ’¬ 979    πŸ“Œ 490
AP: Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

AP: Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

Children around the world have died because Trump and Musk needlessly destroyed USAID. These are some of their stories.

apnews.com/article/myan...

08.10.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1579    πŸ” 671    πŸ’¬ 84    πŸ“Œ 38
A picture of Sergio Garcia and George W and Laura Bush. It is signed, To Sergio Garcia with best wishes.

A picture of Sergio Garcia and George W and Laura Bush. It is signed, To Sergio Garcia with best wishes.

Make sure you read the report about how Stephen Miller deported Waco's favorite Mexican restaurant owner.

www.texastribune.org/2025/10/07/t...

08.10.2025 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2313    πŸ” 1061    πŸ’¬ 71    πŸ“Œ 40
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Early voting is underway for Prop 50 in California.

I urge anyone in the state to vote yes.

This isn’t a race to the bottom. It’s a means of avoiding the bottom. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-blue-states-should-do-when-red

07.10.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 8020    πŸ” 3226    πŸ’¬ 236    πŸ“Œ 148

I’m a career prosecutor who took a $25,000 check from an affiliated entity of Donald Trump’s while investigating Trump University and later left my lobbying firm to become Donald Trump’s personal impeachment lawyer, White House aide, and Attorney General. So don’t you DARE question my integrity.

07.10.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 6867    πŸ” 1888    πŸ’¬ 259    πŸ“Œ 48

I can’t wait to see her in handcuffs.

07.10.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Greta welcomed back in Europe

Greta welcomed back in Europe

The Nobel Peace Prize should be awarded to Greta Thunberg & the participants of the Sumud Flotilla for being able to break the genocidal Israeli blockade after 19 years and for successfully promoting human rights and international law by putting their lives at risk. @nobelprize.bsky.social

07.10.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2327    πŸ” 524    πŸ’¬ 59    πŸ“Œ 34
Greta welcomed by activists in Greece

Greta welcomed by activists in Greece

It is confirmed that Israel mistreated and tried to harm Greta Thunberg after she was captured, including abuse & forcing her to kiss the Israeli flag while taking pictures of her. Thanks to Swedens swift response she was successfully removed from Israel; taken back to safety with no further harm.

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Please help my friends at this beautiful local farm sanctuary with their hay drive! ☺️

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ICE agents are reportedly creeping around high schools in Chicago. And because they are wearing masks, often not wearing uniforms and using unmarked vehicles this means that ANYONE could show up dressed like this and disappear kids off the streets. This is especially dangerous

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I came here to chew gum and call out lies on Twitter... and I'm all out of gum.
(Photo @politicalpics)

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Report: Hillsborough 2nd in the U.S. for books pulled from school libraries The report found that Hillsborough County Public Schools removed 608 books from their shelves.

Hillsborough County had the second highest number of books removed from library shelves among school districts in the U.S. over the last year

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No, she hasn’t found Jesus. She couldn’t find Jesus if he was right in front of her.

She’s breaking ranks with Johnson and those protecting the Epstein files for a reason.

Not for the survivors.

It’s to bring down the billionaires who have taken control of MAGA and sidelined the likes of her.

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Republicans continue to postpone the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva, the newest Democrat elected to Congress, for a sixth day.

Her day one promise is to be the tie-breaking vote to release the Epstein files.

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A new poll shows 75% of Americans believe Trump has not focused enough on lowering prices. Trump responds to that by just lying about prices. Don’t believe your lying eyes or empty wallets - believe a serial liar making billions in the Middle East!

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Francine is safe and sound! After being recovered at the distribution center in North Carolina, she has gone home with a store associate from Richmond's Broad Street Lowe's and is awaiting a vet check to ensure she's in perfect health.

Follow @wheresfrancine for more updates on #TaskForceFrancine.

06.10.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 108    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gov. Pritzker Statement on the Texas National Guard Being Deployed to Illinois CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement after the Illinois National Guard was informed that the Texas National...

If "states' rights" mean anything, they must include the right to not get invaded by another state in peacetime.

Americans everywhere: Speak up and stand against Trump's outrageous assaults on Illinois and Oregon.

gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker...

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The image is an X post by user Joshua Reed Eakle from 20 hours ago, stating: "The end of due process for immigrants is the end of due process for citizens. Few understand this." The post includes a profile picture and a verified badge.

The image is an X post by user Joshua Reed Eakle from 20 hours ago, stating: "The end of due process for immigrants is the end of due process for citizens. Few understand this." The post includes a profile picture and a verified badge.

I understand this. Please tell me you do, too.

05.10.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 24710    πŸ” 6852    πŸ’¬ 613    πŸ“Œ 261

Stoke fear. Exploit desperation. Suspend the rule of law. Fan brutality.

Every time the stronger brutalize the weak, it’s fundamentally the same playbook.

Our duty is to stand up to brutality.

Our moral obligation is to protect the vulnerable and hold the powerful accountable.

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