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Great Barrington, MA Free America Walkout Less than a year into Trump’s second term, we face an escalating fascist threat: troops occupying our cities, violent attacks on immigrants and citizens, total disregard for the separation of powers, ...

Join me at the Great Barrington, MA town hall for the @womensmarch.com Free America Walkout #freeamericawalkout

17.01.2026 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stand up to fascism, attend a Free America Walkout In the face of fascism, we can’t back down. We can’t let ourselves be silenced.

Someone asked me why, a year into Trump’s second term, I’m still involved in the resistance movement. My answer was simple: I can’t afford not to be. #freeamericawalkout

10.01.2026 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Calls Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

I just called my members of Congress using @5calls.org to urge them to support stronger federal gun laws: universal background checks, bans on assault weapons & large capacity magazines, securing firearms in the home & funding community-based anti-violence programs. 5calls.org

Please call yours!

19.12.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 'Trump Accounts' are misnamed - The Berkshire Edge The accounts are a gimmick to make it appear that Trump cares about the welfare of American children.

"Trump accounts" are a gimmick. He doesn't care about the welfare of American children.

Don’t be fooled. What Trump really cares about is his self-image, amassing power, and enriching his billionaire friends and sycophants. The well-being of your children is an afterthought.

11.12.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Trump accounts" are a gimmick. He doesn't care about the welfare of American children. Like so much else Trump does, it’s all about his self-aggrandizement.

"Trump accounts" are a gimmick. He doesn't care about the welfare of American children, as his agenda and actions prove.

06.12.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I just canceled my Spotify subscription to protest their running ads in support of ICE's lawless and inhumane campaign to terrorize immigrants and Americans alike.
#CancelSpotify #DontStreamFascism #StopICEads

31.10.2025 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fantastic turnout for #nokings here in #GreatBarringtonMA, more than 1,100 of us, to remind Trump that in America we have a constitutional democracy, not a monarchy. #nokingsgreatbarringtonma

19.10.2025 02:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We estimated 1,100 here in #greatbarringtonma, population 7,100! #nokings #nokingsgreatbarringtonma

19.10.2025 02:20 β€” πŸ‘ 110    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Letter: No Kings rallies against authoritarianism To the editor: In June, millions of us participated in the first No Kings day of protest organized by Indivisible and other pro-democracy groups.

My thoughts on why it's so important to turn out on Oct 18 for the next #NoKings rally.

"In America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against Trump’s lawlessness, chaos, corruption and cruelty. Don’t despair. Get energized and turn your anger into action."

RSVP at www.nokings.org#map

26.09.2025 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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No Kings Protest Great Barrington, MA Β· No Kings **Take to the streets on Oct 18 to tell Trump: NO KINGS IN AMERICA** In June, millions of us participated in the first No Kings day of protest. It was one of the largest days of protest in U.S. histo...

I'm attending β€œNo Kings Protest Great Barrington MA” - RSVP now to join me or go to nokings.org to find local event. In America, we don’t have kings & we won’t back down against Trump’s lawlessness, chaos, corruption & cruelty. Don’t despair. Get energized & turn your anger into action! #nokings

12.09.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mom-in-law & I enjoyed meeting @jeromiewhalen.bsky.social, Democratic candidate for Congress MA 1st district.

Voters deserve choices. His platform aligns w/ things I care about: universal healthcare, education, reducing income inequality.

He's serious about winning. I like what I hear.

12.09.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Stop Acting Like This Is Normal

Persuasive. It's time for Congressional Democrats to take a bold, coherent stand against Trump and his MAGA sycophants in Congress. With a clear promise of what Democratic control means for the American people.

08.09.2025 01:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Here's your opportunity to make your voice heard in support of keeping people alive by following science and investing in public health. Everything that Trump and HHS Sec'y RFK Jr. are against.

08.09.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Letter: Workers Over Billionaires rally set for Labor Day in Great Barrington To the editor: For decades, Republicans have been at war against working people.

In this letter to the editor, I explain why we need to take to the streets on Labor Day for a #workersoverbillionaires rally.

Find a protest near you: www.mobilize.us/mayday/

26.08.2025 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just another example: when Republicans can't win playing by the rules they cheat. Gerrymandering TX to stay in power is just one more example. They know they'll lose control of Congress in the midterm elections because cutting taxes for the rich by cutting healthcare is widely unpopular.

05.08.2025 01:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just another example: when Republicans can't win playing by the rules, they cheat. Gerrymandering TX to keep themselves in power is just one more example.

05.08.2025 01:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Calls Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

I just called my Senators to express my opposition to appointment of Emil Bove to federal judiciary. He is one of the most unqualified persons ever to be nominated. He was recorded telling DOJ lawyers to ignore court orders.

CALL YOUR SENATORS TODAY, the vote is about to happen.https://5calls.org

29.07.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Good Trouble Lives On' in Great Barrington - The Berkshire Edge β€œJohn Lewis would be at the forefront of these protests, and he would help organize everything because not only did he fight for voting rights, but he fought for human dignity,” Great Barrington event...

Great coverage by Berkshire Edge of our #GoodTroubleLivesOn rally to honor legacy of John Lewis and take action to protect the #freedomToVote.

19.07.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Good Trouble Lives On' in Great Barrington - The Berkshire Edge β€œJohn Lewis would be at the forefront of these protests, and he would help organize everything because not only did he fight for voting rights, but he fought for human dignity,” Great Barrington event...

Great to be part of the effort with South County Resistance that got hundreds to turn out for the #GoodTroubleLivesOn national protest to honor the legacy of John Lewis and make some #GoodTroubleNecessaryTrouble to stop to the authoritarian takeover by Donald Trump. #thisiswhatdemocracylookslike

18.07.2025 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Them voting against this confirmed there’s a list, and their sitting president is on it along with the rest of their allies.

15.07.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 325    πŸ” 106    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 1
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GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: Great Barrington Β· John Lewis Actions Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lie...

I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, β€œGOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: Great Barrington” - RSVP to join me in #GreatBarrington or in hundreds of locations around the country. #GoodTroubleLivesOn

16.07.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Social Security Administration Email Covers Up the Truth The Trump/GOP budget bill isn't good for Social Security, but you wouldn't know that from the SSA's propaganda email.

The propaganda email I got from the Social Security Administration just hours after House Republicans approved Trump’s budget bill infuriated me. So my 4th of July morning activity was to set the record straight. #4thofjuly #handsoffsocialsecurity

04.07.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tell Your Reps to Block Trump's Murder Bill

As if stripping healthcare insurance & cutting Medicaid for millions isn't enough, Senate GOP voted to repeal restrictions on silencers in place since 1934, making it easier for mass shooters, snipers & assassins to conceal gunfire & evade detection. Take action, write your Rep! @newtownaction.org

02.07.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Read this letter to Senate Judiciary Committee from very conservative Society for the Rule of Law. It makes clear why Emil Bove is dangerously unfit to serve on the federal judiciary.

In his role at DOJ, he directed staff to ignore court orders. He's simply carrying out Trump's lawless agenda.

27.06.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oppose Trump Attorney Emil Bove for Federal Court Judge β­‘ 5 Calls Trump has nominated Emil Bove, one of his hush money trial criminal defense attorneys, to serve as a federal appeals court judge on the 3rd U.S. …

I just called @warren.senate.gov & @markey.senate.gov to oppose nomination of Emil Bove. He's supremely unqualified, exposed by very credible whistleblower.

Even more compelling is Society for Rule of Law opposing nomination in blistering terms (see link in comments).

CALL YOUR SENATORS TOO!

27.06.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Impressive turnout for #nokings rally in #greatbarringtonma. Response from people driving by was fantastic, non-stop honking. #thisiswhatdemocracylookslike

15.06.2025 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Letter: Hold the Trump administration to the rule of law To the editor: Republicans are fond of talking about the rule of law and respecting the Constitution.

"Just because Abrego Garcia is back on US soil doesn’t mean Trump should be let off the hook. Judge Xinis should punish the officials who blatantly disregarded her orders. If they were sincere in their respect for upholding the Constitution, Congressional Republicans would be calling for the same."

12.06.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The @jrnewtownaction.bsky.social hosted a powerful and meaningful #wearorange rally. So glad to be part of it.

10.06.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join me on June 14

Trump is defying courts, ignoring the Constitution, giving tax cuts to himself and billionaires, damaging our economy and hurting everyday Americans. That's why I'm taking to the streets on No Kings Day for a nationwide day of defiance. app.sosha.ai/s/XKlBMF7S

10.06.2025 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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June 6 I will #wearorange to recognize #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay, honoring victims of gun violence & continuing my commitment to advocate for common-sense gun regulation & funding for anti-violence programs.

Find an event near you at wearorange.org. I'll be w/ friends/advocates in #NewtownCT

06.06.2025 03:14 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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