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Gun Violence is an American Public Health Crisis

@committed1.bsky.social

For third straight year, firearms killed more children and teens than any other cause including car crashes and cancer

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If you believe in American democracy, this is a very good time to stand up for the free press

30.01.2026 20:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6274    ๐Ÿ” 1288    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 119    ๐Ÿ“Œ 38
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๐Ÿ“ข JANโ€ฏ30 = ICEโ€ฏOUTโ€ฏDAY
No work. No school. No shopping.
Nationwide shutdown demand an end to ICE raids, warrantless arrests & violent enforcement.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Economic pressure
๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Public visibility
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Shared rights & protection

Stand with immigrants.

Use PAXIS to fight back www.paxis.app #ICEOutDay

29.01.2026 18:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 155    ๐Ÿ” 58    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Jesus!

29.01.2026 18:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

BREAKING: The Senate just blocked a bill that would have renewed ICE's budget without real, enforceable changes.

This is a direct result of hundreds of thousands of people across the nation demanding that our Senators vote no.

29.01.2026 18:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7541    ๐Ÿ” 2167    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 124    ๐Ÿ“Œ 178
28.01.2026 20:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A graphic with the title: Rapid Response Grassroots Call with Ken Martin and Keith Ellison.

Stern photos of DNC Chair Ken Martin and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison are below the title. 

At the top is the date: Jan 28, 7-7:30pm EST.

A graphic with the title: Rapid Response Grassroots Call with Ken Martin and Keith Ellison. Stern photos of DNC Chair Ken Martin and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison are below the title. At the top is the date: Jan 28, 7-7:30pm EST.

Minnesota Attorney General @keithellison.bsky.social and I are hosting a call TONIGHT to share how you can support Democrats as we organize to protect our communities, push back against ICE, and demand accountability.

Sign up here: win.dnc.org/grassrootscall

28.01.2026 16:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 90    ๐Ÿ” 42    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
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Republican Rand Paul: "When people watch that video, and the government tells them, 'well he was assaulting the police officers,' no party with objectivity believes that is what is happening. No American believes officers were assaulted. The opposite appears true."

28.01.2026 19:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 441    ๐Ÿ” 147    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 26    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12
LEVY INFORMATION - Grandview School District LEVY INFORMATION - Grandview School District

In Benton & Franklin counties, WA, voters are being asked to decide on replacement levies for Kennewick, Richland, Pasco schools, as well as Columbia SD 400, and Grandview. Vote YES!
www.ksd.org
www.rsd.edu
www.psd1.org/departments/finance/levy2026
www.csd400.org/levy
www.gsd200.org/levy-information

28.01.2026 20:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Democrats just won a special election in St. Paul by 91%. That's basically impossible and also a 20% improvement over Harris's showing in the seat. Also, it shows that deploying ICE as a voter suppression tactic probably only works against their own voters.

28.01.2026 03:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 813    ๐Ÿ” 167    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13
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Minneapolis Live Updates: Ilhan Omar Is Attacked During Town Hall on Immigration Crackdown

Minneapolis Live Updates: Ilhan Omar Is Attacked During Town Hall on Immigration Crackdown

She is one tough little cookie!

www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...

28.01.2026 05:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

WE MUST STILL FOCUS ON THE EPSTEIN FILES.

HE IS MAKING SURE WE DON'T

WE ARE BEING PUNKED

28.01.2026 04:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4464    ๐Ÿ” 1414    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 124    ๐Ÿ“Œ 46

Forget that it cost Alex Pretti and Renee Good their lives, along with many others killed, injured, or detained unlawfully. God forbid it cost this SFB his seat.

28.01.2026 05:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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THE USWNT WINS 5-0 AGAINST CHILE๐Ÿ’ฅ AN INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE FOR A SOLD OUT CROWD IN SANTA BARBARA.

First-time captain Emily Sams gets her first goal, as does Croix Bethune and Jameese Joseph. Plus, stellar showings from the senior squadโ€™s new faces - and Trinity Rodman โญ๏ธ

28.01.2026 05:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 106    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As Trump Heads to Iowa to Trumpet Economy, Many Residents Feel Pain

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...

27.01.2026 17:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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To all the working class voters who supported Trump:

27.01.2026 17:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"Bloodless"?

27.01.2026 17:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The GOP hypocrisy and lies are astounding. But it's what we've come to know and expect from them. Dems, do not get distracted or bamboozled by the Republican fake outrage or tortured arguments that try to justify murder and fascism.

27.01.2026 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 558    ๐Ÿ” 272    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 26    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Alexander Vindman, the former national security aide who helped trigger Trump's first impeachment, is officially running as a Democrat in the Florida Senate race to unseat Republican Ashley Moody.

27.01.2026 16:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2081    ๐Ÿ” 467    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 47    ๐Ÿ“Œ 33
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Ballots go out to voters to fund Tri-Cities school sports, teachers, security โ€œWeโ€™re asking our voters to renew their commitment to students...โ€

safety and security enhancements (again in dire need), among other crucial programs. Vote yes to provide critical local support for the schools educating our kids!

Read more at: www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/e...

Read more at: www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/e...

26.01.2026 00:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Kennewick, Richland, and Grandview levies we're being asked to vote on are NOT NEW taxes. They are replacement levies required for supporting; educational programs, substitute teachers (of which we are in dire need), school nurses and psychologists (again in dire need), and

26.01.2026 00:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Of course she was talking about a new home schooling opportunity in the community. Public schools failing for lack of funding would benefit the home schooling center Audra is promoting.

26.01.2026 00:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

She was recently quoted on Apple Valley News Now as saying, "It's always wonderful when the community can come together and support each other."

26.01.2026 00:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I found it interesting to see that the "Con Committee Statements" for Propositions 1 & 2 of the Richland School District levies were written by recalled Richland School Board member, Audra Byrd.

26.01.2026 00:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œHeartbroken but also very angryโ€ฆ sickening lies by the administrationโ€ฆ reprehensible and disgustingโ€ฆ Alex is clearly not holding a gunโ€ฆ please get the truth out about our son, he was a good manโ€ฆโ€

25.01.2026 01:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14166    ๐Ÿ” 6451    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 312    ๐Ÿ“Œ 270
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โ€œFreedom is not free. We have to work at it. Nurture it. Protect it. Even sacrifice for it.โ€

25.01.2026 02:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17800    ๐Ÿ” 7114    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 420    ๐Ÿ“Œ 481
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."

25.01.2026 15:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 50172    ๐Ÿ” 16402    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1170    ๐Ÿ“Œ 638

โ€œThen, while Mr. Pretti is on his knees and restrained, the agent standing directly above him appears to fire one shot at Mr. Pretti at close range. He immediately fires three additional shots.โ€

Just to make sure the extrajudicial killing was completed successfully by the DHS Gestapo.

25.01.2026 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I remember when maga protesters decided to walk into state building holding assault rifles and no one shot them or even tackled them. Kyle rittenhouse was propped up. But this legal gun owner helping a women is a domestic terrorist. Completely laughable but also disturbing.

25.01.2026 16:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ‘บ

25.01.2026 16:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Our country was founded on resistance to a tyrant.

25.01.2026 01:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6980    ๐Ÿ” 1783    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 111    ๐Ÿ“Œ 34

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