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Mindy Schwartz

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“Blue skies,Smiling at me Nothing but blue skies Do I see” (Irving Berlin) Life-long Activist, Writer for Seeking Balance in Dystopia & DemCast Digital Drumbeat, Former WH Staff, proud Jewish woman, DogMom, Still fighting for our democracy .

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#TrumpAffordabilityCrisis 🤨

04.12.2025 18:07 — 👍 687    🔁 351    💬 29    📌 5

Many Americans are forced to take less effective medication because even with their healthcare premiums doubled and tripled their insurance companies won’t cover the more effective treatments. #TrumpAffordabilityCrisis

04.12.2025 19:03 — 👍 15    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0
Post by Pete Hegseth saying "For your Christmas Wish Lust" and showing a fake book cover of children's character Franklin the Turtle launching rocket propelled grenades at boats in a tropical setting from a helicopter.   Franklin is dressed in military gear. The fake book is titled "Franklin Targets NarcoTerrorists"

Post by Pete Hegseth saying "For your Christmas Wish Lust" and showing a fake book cover of children's character Franklin the Turtle launching rocket propelled grenades at boats in a tropical setting from a helicopter. Franklin is dressed in military gear. The fake book is titled "Franklin Targets NarcoTerrorists"

This is a disturbing post on X by a disturbed individual. Pete Hegseth is a murderer.

01.12.2025 12:55 — 👍 905    🔁 317    💬 136    📌 52
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Surviving The Political Roller Coaster 8 Democratic Senators Sucked the Joy Out of a Victory in just 5 days but we can't leet that betrayal drag us down.

In just 5 days 8 Democratic Senators took us from the joy of our
Election Day victories to feelings of anger and betrayal. Here are suggested ways to deal with those feelings and then continue to fight for our country:
open.substack.com/pub/mindysch...

16.11.2025 19:27 — 👍 166    🔁 64    💬 10    📌 0

The Diaspora created productive Jewish communities throughout the world. Here's a beautiful thread about Mizrahi Jews.

16.11.2025 19:35 — 👍 13    🔁 5    💬 2    📌 0
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🚨Daily Reminder🚨

You have a sexual predator in the WH.

#ReleaseTheFiles

Volume 🆙

16.11.2025 19:02 — 👍 299    🔁 137    💬 5    📌 3
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Surviving The Political Roller Coaster 8 Democratic Senators Sucked the Joy Out of a Victory in just 5 days but we can't leet that betrayal drag us down.

In just 5 days 8 Democratic Senators took us from the joy of our
Election Day victories to feelings of anger and betrayal. Here are suggested ways to deal with those feelings and then continue to fight for our country:
open.substack.com/pub/mindysch...

16.11.2025 19:27 — 👍 166    🔁 64    💬 10    📌 0
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If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.

04.11.2025 16:34 — 👍 22937    🔁 6210    💬 610    📌 281
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California Rises: Vote YES on Prop 50! With one day left, voters can outsmart Trump's election-rigging plan and lead the next blue wave.

In this issue of The Digital Drumbeat:

1. Understand what's at stake with California's Election Rigging Response Act (Prop 50).
2. Find out how to turn in your ballot to make sure your vote is counted.
3. Spread the knowledge!

https://tinyurl.com/2c3saahr

03.11.2025 19:05 — 👍 126    🔁 67    💬 4    📌 0

There's money for a ballroom/bunker. There's money to fire live ammunition over I-5. There's money to send the National Guard to take over peaceful cities.

But there's no money to feed Americans who need help to provide nutritious meals to their families.

VOTE TODAY TO SAY NO TO REPUBLICAN CRUELTY

04.11.2025 17:10 — 👍 157    🔁 91    💬 9    📌 1

#CaVoteYesProp50

03.11.2025 22:27 — 👍 86    🔁 59    💬 3    📌 0
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California Rises: Vote YES on Prop 50! With one day left, voters can outsmart Trump’s election-rigging plan and lead the next blue wave.

Californians, if you have not mailed in your ballot yet, please take it to a polling place or drop box. Ballots mailed on Election Day may not be counted. There's a lot more information on Prop 50 here:
California Rises: Vote YES on Prop 50! www.digitaldrumbeat.com/p/california...

03.11.2025 22:24 — 👍 31    🔁 21    💬 0    📌 2

California, your ballot is your weapon. Trump’s rigging maps, attacking free speech, and hiking healthcare 75% — but you can stop him.

TURN IN YOUR BALLOT NOW.

#Prop50VoteYes

30.10.2025 19:46 — 👍 27    🔁 17    💬 0    📌 1
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Virtual Phone Bank for Yes on Prop 50 · Pelosi for Congress Call voters across California and tell them to vote Yes on Prop 50!

Not in California and want to help get Prop 50 over the finish line? The volunteer phone banks are open. Click on the link, sign up for shifts, and share with your friends. #Prop50VoteYes
www.mobilize.us/nancypelosi/...

30.10.2025 22:17 — 👍 5    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0

Keep our votes free and fair! #Prop50VoteYes

30.10.2025 19:41 — 👍 109    🔁 50    💬 3    📌 2

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From USDA web page - image of logo and statement blaming Democrats,  trans people, and undocumented immigrants for the temporary loss of SNAP benefits when there is a $5B contingency fund available to continue them and Trump won't use it

From USDA web page - image of logo and statement blaming Democrats, trans people, and undocumented immigrants for the temporary loss of SNAP benefits when there is a $5B contingency fund available to continue them and Trump won't use it

Table of FOOD STAMP MYTHS

Myth.                   
People who get SNAP don't work 
Fact
The overwhelming majority of SNAP recipients who can work do work 

MYTH
SNAP is a drain on taxpayers 
FACT
Every $1 in SNAP benefits generates $1.73 in economic activity 

MYTH
SNAP is rife with fraud and abuse
FACT 
SNAP has a fraud rate of 3%(the lowest of any public benefit program)

MYTH 
SNAP benefits go to undocumented immigrants
FACT 
Undocumented immigrants have never been eligible for SNAP

Table of FOOD STAMP MYTHS Myth. People who get SNAP don't work Fact The overwhelming majority of SNAP recipients who can work do work MYTH SNAP is a drain on taxpayers FACT Every $1 in SNAP benefits generates $1.73 in economic activity MYTH SNAP is rife with fraud and abuse FACT SNAP has a fraud rate of 3%(the lowest of any public benefit program) MYTH SNAP benefits go to undocumented immigrants FACT Undocumented immigrants have never been eligible for SNAP

And USDA is blaming undocumented immigrants, trans people, and Democrats when it is all on Trump.

Trump has an authorized $5B SNAP contingency fund he won't use because he wants to make people suffer to force Democrats to accept his terms.

That includes children, veterans, active duty troops.

30.10.2025 18:27 — 👍 116    🔁 76    💬 1    📌 1
THIS HALLOWEEN, THE SCARTEST COSTUME ISIN ECONOMY UNDER DONALD TRump

THIS HALLOWEEN, THE SCARTEST COSTUME ISIN ECONOMY UNDER DONALD TRump

The rise in costs you’re feeling, it’s by design. Skyrocketing prices, government shutdowns, and fear mongering aren’t accidents, they’re part of a deliberate strategy to break our trust in government and keep power concentrated in the hands of a few.

29.10.2025 18:18 — 👍 220    🔁 127    💬 8    📌 5

Stop Trump, vote YES on Prop 50!

23.10.2025 15:31 — 👍 18    🔁 12    💬 2    📌 0
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California Proposition 50 — Vote YES on the Election Rigging Response Act Fighting Back Against Unfair Voting

If you are a CA voter who has questions or concerns about Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act, Rena Korb & I share some insight into this Prop 50 & why you should vote YES!
We also share suggestions on what anyone can do to support Proposition 50. Please share this with your networks.

23.10.2025 14:58 — 👍 523    🔁 248    💬 14    📌 13
Demolition of the White House East Wing

Demolition of the White House East Wing

First it was the Rose Garden and now it’s the East Wing. During the four years I worked at the WH it was a thrill and an honor to take my family and friends on private tours of the “People’s House .” This is just heartbreaking.

21.10.2025 07:39 — 👍 1493    🔁 365    💬 100    📌 18
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No Kings Carlsbad, CA. It was a huge crowd of enthusiastic protesters!

18.10.2025 20:47 — 👍 34    🔁 11    💬 1    📌 0

From a friend who was driving north on I-5 this am:

“The five freeway will be closed today from noon until 3 PM to accommodate the live ammo demonstration from Camp Pendleton.”

This is going to create a huge traffic jam since there is no detour around it. Why the f**k are they using live ammo?

18.10.2025 14:22 — 👍 599    🔁 142    💬 89    📌 20
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From a Viral Protest to a Nationwide Movement: No Kings Returns THIS SATURDAY Millions took to the streets in June to declare that America has no kings. Join us again on October 18th to shout even louder!

Are you ready for the #NoKings events on Saturday, October 18? LFG!
There are 3 ACTION OPPORTUNITIES in this edition of The Digital Drumbeat. https://open.substack.com/pub/demcastusa/p/from-a-viral-protest-to-a-nationwide?r=art2k&utm_medium=ios

16.10.2025 18:13 — 👍 85    🔁 47    💬 2    📌 1

The bigger issue is that I-5 is the only way to get
past Camp Pendleton for the always busy Saturday traffic. It once took me 2 hours on a Saturday to get from OC to Carlsbad, which is normally a 45 minute trip. A freeway closure will screw up traffic for miles.

16.10.2025 12:38 — 👍 23    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 0

Thank you!

07.10.2025 20:54 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Imagine if your child went to a concert & was taken hostage by terrorists after 400 of their fellow concert-goers were massacred & the world ignored your kid or celebrated his plight.

There's so much bias against Jewish people & it's heartbreaking!
#2yrsTooLong
#LetThemGoNow
Read Mindy's Substack⬇️

07.10.2025 19:29 — 👍 104    🔁 44    💬 19    📌 3
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As a Jew... Remembering October 7, 2023 Two years ago, on October 7, 2023, an attack began when over 4,000 rockets were fired at Israel. Reflections on the past 732 days.

On this two year anniversary of the brutal October attack on Israel, let's see the last 732 days have taken us all.

07.10.2025 19:11 — 👍 88    🔁 38    💬 10    📌 3
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Trump & Texas GOP moved first. Their politicians are rigging their maps to cheat, ignore voters & keep things in their favor.

Now California must act.

By Nov 4, voters choose our maps.
(Ballots begin arriving October 6; vote YES on Prop 50 & return your ballot ASAP, no stamp needed)
#YesOnProp50

04.10.2025 16:57 — 👍 111    🔁 63    💬 3    📌 1

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