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@penelopesmith.bsky.social

Classically trained pianist, stained glass artist, caregiver, Democratic refugee from Twitter, widowed

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It’s been five years since Winter Storm Uri, where more than ten million Texans lost power and hundreds died as a result of a failed electric grid.

The federal government has a responsibility to #ConnectTheGrid and deliver power to the people.

13.02.2026 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 411    πŸ” 105    πŸ’¬ 56    πŸ“Œ 6

Oh hell to the fuck no!!!!

14.02.2026 01:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Colorado has had very successful mail in voting for years.

14.02.2026 01:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know, what a stunning blow.

14.02.2026 01:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good night, Lee. Happy Valentine's Day.

14.02.2026 01:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Boycott The Lakers!

14.02.2026 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

1000%!

14.02.2026 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ€žπŸ™

14.02.2026 00:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This brings up a point I've been wanting to make, the idea is for the broadcasters to always be showing the people signing for the deaf, they only occasionally cut to the "signers" and that's just so inconsiderate.

13.02.2026 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And such ungodly hours too and risking the cops on their motorcycles waiting with the tow trucks.

13.02.2026 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I remember those days living in San Francisco.

13.02.2026 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of a tweet from a Democratic congresswoman stating that Epstein-related files remain redacted for Members of Congress and alleging that Pam Bondi has been tracking which members reviewed the files. Below is a split-screen news image showing Rep. Jasmine Crockett speaking on ABC News Live Prime alongside a photo of Jeffrey Epstein, with a caption about viewing unredacted Epstein files.

Screenshot of a tweet from a Democratic congresswoman stating that Epstein-related files remain redacted for Members of Congress and alleging that Pam Bondi has been tracking which members reviewed the files. Below is a split-screen news image showing Rep. Jasmine Crockett speaking on ABC News Live Prime alongside a photo of Jeffrey Epstein, with a caption about viewing unredacted Epstein files.

It's clearly a cover up, and they think we’re all stupid and won't notice.

13.02.2026 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4970    πŸ” 1543    πŸ’¬ 184    πŸ“Œ 47
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Alex was an ICU nurse who cared for our veterans with unmatched kindnessβ€” making every patient feel seen and always willing to cover shifts for his colleagues.

His final words to a woman pushed down by federal agents: β€œAre you OK?”

He should be alive today.

13.02.2026 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 363    πŸ” 76    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 2

I’m just going to leave this here

13.02.2026 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4698    πŸ” 1679    πŸ’¬ 149    πŸ“Œ 65
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AOC in Munich: β€œThey are looking to withdraw the United States from the entire world so that we can into an age of authoritarianism β€” of authoritarians that can carve out the world, where Donald Trump can command the Western Hemisphere & Latin America as his personal sandbox”

13.02.2026 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2262    πŸ” 734    πŸ’¬ 83    πŸ“Œ 48

Soulless

13.02.2026 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I added it to the rather long, long list of inane shit the Trump regime has done.

13.02.2026 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Inedible, I would have returned to sender.

13.02.2026 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Of course upside down world has their interpretation!

13.02.2026 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy birthday right now!!!

13.02.2026 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Those assholes killing people who relied on the US foreign aid and all for that despicable Russell Vought!

13.02.2026 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh honey....πŸ’”

13.02.2026 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Owwa

13.02.2026 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We are even getting a little bit!

13.02.2026 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He is a narcissistic liar, everyone knows what he is about, they did this to Americans to kill as many of us off as he could!

13.02.2026 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Folks, for too long has Texas Instruments been using solar power for calculators. Texas, an oil state, unbelievable. It's a total scam, just like how they call themselves instruments when you can't even play YMCA on em'. I am signing an executive order to make the calculators powered by oil....

13.02.2026 03:35 β€” πŸ‘ 542    πŸ” 59    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 3

Funny

13.02.2026 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sanders: The American people do not want this country to be an authoritarian society or an oligarchy. We have our differences, that’s what democracy is aboutβ€”we argue it out. We don’t throw people who disagree in jail. We don’t intimidate the media. We don’t send ICE agents to shoot people.

13.02.2026 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 15256    πŸ” 4874    πŸ’¬ 413    πŸ“Œ 196
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The Resistance Is Open for Business How Small Businesses Are Choosing Democracy Over Silence

In #GreaterLafayette, #Indiana small businesses that support progressive democracy include Fuel Coffee Shop, Main Street Books, Mama Inez Bakery & Second Flight Books. NOT a complete list, btw, 'cuz we have limited space here.

The Resistance Is Open for Business
open.substack.com/pub/demcastu...

13.02.2026 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 92    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Why do we have a DOJ? Why does the DOJ work for the President and not the people?

13.02.2026 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 865    πŸ” 126    πŸ’¬ 95    πŸ“Œ 14