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DSA Member ๐ŸŒน nonprofit employee โ˜ฎ๏ธ artist ๐ŸŽจ cats, books, and Rollercoaster Tycoon

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Times, they are a-changinโ€™

07.02.2025 18:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Me irl
โ€œWhen you post in the group chat and everyone repliesโ€ #Pusheen

05.02.2025 21:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Daily Cat Pic #10

Ricky ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿงถโœด๏ธ #cats #catsofbluesky

05.02.2025 03:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Daily Cat Pic #9

Marigold ๐Ÿ“ฆโค๏ธ #cats #catsofbluesky

04.02.2025 02:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Added to my wish list โค๏ธ

03.02.2025 05:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Top F.B.I. Agent in New York Vows to โ€˜Dig Inโ€™ After Removals at Agency James E. Dennehy, the highly respected leader of the largest and most important field office in the bureau, said in an email to staff that the F.B.I. was in โ€œa battle of our own.โ€

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/u...

03.02.2025 04:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What to Do if You or a Loved One is Arrested for Protesting We've answered questions about what to do if you or a loved one is arrested while protesting, including common procedures, your rights, and best practices.

Know your rights.
www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...

www.rocketlawyer.com/family-and-p...

02.02.2025 22:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Put ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป your ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป boots ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป on ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

02.02.2025 05:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Here are the options on the table (which are not mutually exclusive):

1. House Dems bring articles of impeachment*

2. Senate Dems play constitutional hardball and obstruct everything

3. State AGs litigate (and prosecute) everything they can

4. Citizens march en mass

01.02.2025 16:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 60266    ๐Ÿ” 16139    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4752    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1882
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Daily #cat Picture 8

Meadow

01.02.2025 01:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just found out someone I work with is RENTING one. Iโ€™m sure heโ€™s struggling to afford it

31.01.2025 21:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We should be offering empathy and support to people seeking abortions later in pregnancy, not demonizing people for seeking healthcare. These bans are medically unnecessary and are based on arbitrary cutoff points. At the REACH Fund, we love all abortion seekers.

31.01.2025 15:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I too am struggling with this issue

30.01.2025 21:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
mayorarunan
SEAL
CONNECTICUT
Hartford has always been and will always be a welcoming city. True public safety begins with trust between the community and law enforcement, and we will always prioritize a sense of safety and mutual trust in Hartford. While we may continue to receive reports of ICE enforcement activity, I want to emphasize that the Hartford Police Department is not involved in these actions. We urge everyone to know their rights and to be prepared.
A Pegan
Arunan Arulampalam
Mayor
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mayorarunan Public safety begins with building community trust. Please know that the Hartford Police Department will not assist ICE in carrying out immigration raids. It is important to know your rights when dealing with federal immigration enforcement.
25 minutes ago

mayorarunan SEAL CONNECTICUT Hartford has always been and will always be a welcoming city. True public safety begins with trust between the community and law enforcement, and we will always prioritize a sense of safety and mutual trust in Hartford. While we may continue to receive reports of ICE enforcement activity, I want to emphasize that the Hartford Police Department is not involved in these actions. We urge everyone to know their rights and to be prepared. A Pegan Arunan Arulampalam Mayor 61 Q1 mayorarunan Public safety begins with building community trust. Please know that the Hartford Police Department will not assist ICE in carrying out immigration raids. It is important to know your rights when dealing with federal immigration enforcement. 25 minutes ago

mayorarunan
CONNECTICUS
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
IF ICE IS AT YOUR HOME YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO ASK FOR A JUDICIAL WARRANT SIGNED BY A JUDGE. IF THEY DON'T PRODUCE ONE YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LET THEM INSIDE.
โ€ข You always have the right to remain silent, even if the officer has a warrant.
โ€ข If an officer tries to enter your home without your permission, do not block the doorway or physically obstruct the officer. You can tell the officer: "I do not consent to you entering my home" and document the encounter.
โ€ข If you are not a U.S. Citizen and an immigration agent requests your papers, you must show them if you have them with you. If you do not have immigration papers, you may remain silent. You don't have to answer any questions about citizenship or immigration status without the advice of a lawyer.
source: American Civil Liberties Union
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mayorarunan Public safety begins with building community trust. Please know that the Hartford Police Department will not assist ICE in carrying out immigration raids. It is important to know your rights when dealing with federal immigration enforcement.
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mayorarunan CONNECTICUS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IF ICE IS AT YOUR HOME YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO ASK FOR A JUDICIAL WARRANT SIGNED BY A JUDGE. IF THEY DON'T PRODUCE ONE YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LET THEM INSIDE. โ€ข You always have the right to remain silent, even if the officer has a warrant. โ€ข If an officer tries to enter your home without your permission, do not block the doorway or physically obstruct the officer. You can tell the officer: "I do not consent to you entering my home" and document the encounter. โ€ข If you are not a U.S. Citizen and an immigration agent requests your papers, you must show them if you have them with you. If you do not have immigration papers, you may remain silent. You don't have to answer any questions about citizenship or immigration status without the advice of a lawyer. source: American Civil Liberties Union 61 1 mayorarunan Public safety begins with building community trust. Please know that the Hartford Police Department will not assist ICE in carrying out immigration raids. It is important to know your rights when dealing with federal immigration enforcement. 25 minutes ago

STAY SAFE. STAY VIGILANT
โ€ข Determine the officer's agency: are they Hartford police, ICE, or members of some other law enforcement agency?
โ€ข Look at their uniforms. ICE usually wears civilian or plain clothing with black bulletproof vests. Oftentimes, it says "ICE" on the front or back. Local police, on the other hand, wear distinct uniforms with identifying insignias.
โ€ข Ask what police or probation department they are from. Remember what they say.
โ€ข Ask to see proof of who they are. Ask to see a business card or a badge.
โ€ข "Know Your Rights" red cards will be available at city buildings in various languages for you to take.
โ€ข If you need an immigration attorney, the American Immigration Lawyers Association may be able to help. Visit www.aila.org or contact them at (800) 954-0254.
source: American Civil Liberties Union
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mayorarunan Public safety begins with building community trust. Please know that the Hartford Police Department will not assist ICE in carrying out immigration raids. It is important to know your rights when dealing with federal immigration enforcement.

STAY SAFE. STAY VIGILANT โ€ข Determine the officer's agency: are they Hartford police, ICE, or members of some other law enforcement agency? โ€ข Look at their uniforms. ICE usually wears civilian or plain clothing with black bulletproof vests. Oftentimes, it says "ICE" on the front or back. Local police, on the other hand, wear distinct uniforms with identifying insignias. โ€ข Ask what police or probation department they are from. Remember what they say. โ€ข Ask to see proof of who they are. Ask to see a business card or a badge. โ€ข "Know Your Rights" red cards will be available at city buildings in various languages for you to take. โ€ข If you need an immigration attorney, the American Immigration Lawyers Association may be able to help. Visit www.aila.org or contact them at (800) 954-0254. source: American Civil Liberties Union ... 61 Q 1 mayorarunan Public safety begins with building community trust. Please know that the Hartford Police Department will not assist ICE in carrying out immigration raids. It is important to know your rights when dealing with federal immigration enforcement.

Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam: โ€œPlease know that the Hartford Police Department will not assist ICE in carrying out immigration raids.โ€

30.01.2025 21:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s ok yโ€™all, heโ€™s gonna be good at his job because he has 9 kids! According to fellow republican Mark Graul, that means โ€œHeโ€™s going to want to bring certainty to everyone who is hurting from this.โ€ This is the level of critical thinking going on.

30.01.2025 21:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Daily #cat pic 7

Venus & Ricky โ™ฅ๏ธ

30.01.2025 12:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sen Chris Murphy (D-CT) just now:

โ€œYou could literally walk
down the street and the first 100 people youโ€™d find would be less dangerous as the head of HHS than Robert F Kennedy Jr. He will get people killedโ€

29.01.2025 15:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38114    ๐Ÿ” 7387    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 588    ๐Ÿ“Œ 281
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Why does Connecticut need an abortion fund? There are many reasons why a person would need assistance paying for an abortion, even in a state like Connecticut where Medicaid covers abortion. #SupportAbortionFunds #WhyWeFund #AbortionFundsMatter

29.01.2025 14:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
29.01.2025 13:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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'I'm that same type of leader': Exploring a run for CT governor, Erin Stewart compares self to Trump New Britain Republican Mayor Erin Stewart says sheโ€™s a member of a working class that has been โ€œforgottenโ€ by Connecticut Democrats.

โ€œWe knew that everything thatโ€™s happened in the last week, all the executive orders, we knew that that was going to happen, because heโ€™s the type of leader who says heโ€™s going to do something and does it. He doesnโ€™t waffle. And Iโ€™m that same type of leader.โ€

www.ctpublic.org/2025-01-28/i...

29.01.2025 03:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Do you know why a president would do all the most evil and heinous shit via Executive Order? Because his party can't easily make it law. And if they can't make it law, they can't make it last.

Don't let anyone make you feel like this is The End. Do not let them demoralize you. Live to see them die.

29.01.2025 00:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 67916    ๐Ÿ” 16338    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 976    ๐Ÿ“Œ 786

I tried to soft boil an egg for ramen, but I messed it up and cried. Soooo not great but ready to try again tomorrow!

29.01.2025 02:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Too busy being handsome duh

29.01.2025 02:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Al โค๏ธ

28.01.2025 23:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™ve only played this like 100x in the last week, nbd

28.01.2025 20:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Daily Cat Pic #5

Almond

27.01.2025 23:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi, Iโ€™m God.

Your reality is in a Groundhog Day loop of misery until you all decide to embrace a revolutionary progressive form of politics.

Lmk

26.01.2025 23:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15965    ๐Ÿ” 2102    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 356    ๐Ÿ“Œ 95
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Daily Cat Pic #4

Ricky (L) & Venus (R)

26.01.2025 17:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.

www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...

26.01.2025 04:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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