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Mike S

@schwartzinstem.bsky.social

STEM guy from Wisconsin

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You’re doing great!!! Keep sharing!!! Let’s raise enough money to expand our rapid response fund to ensure we can protect LGBTQ+ youth. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

link to donate to today’s Big Share in our bio! πŸ–€πŸ€Žβ€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’œπŸ©΅πŸ€πŸ©·

03.03.2026 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This statement is appallingly bad--like, the administration *illegally bombed a school.* It's mind-boggling to me for this to be the reaction from a human, much less a purported leader of the Democratic Party. I need a new senator stat

28.02.2026 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2589    πŸ” 544    πŸ’¬ 87    πŸ“Œ 17
An official letter from the Kansas Division of Vehicles dated February 23, 2026, with a redacted recipient address. The letter notifies the recipient that due to the enactment of Senate Bill 244, all Kansas driver's licenses and IDs must reflect the holder's sex at birth. It states that the recipient's current credential will become invalid immediately upon the law's publication on February 26, 2026, with no grace period. The recipient is directed to surrender their current ID to receive a new one matching their sex assigned at birth. The document concludes with instructions on how to appeal the notice if received in error, along with contact information for the department.

An official letter from the Kansas Division of Vehicles dated February 23, 2026, with a redacted recipient address. The letter notifies the recipient that due to the enactment of Senate Bill 244, all Kansas driver's licenses and IDs must reflect the holder's sex at birth. It states that the recipient's current credential will become invalid immediately upon the law's publication on February 26, 2026, with no grace period. The recipient is directed to surrender their current ID to receive a new one matching their sex assigned at birth. The document concludes with instructions on how to appeal the notice if received in error, along with contact information for the department.

Kansas is sending letters to trans people telling them that their licenses will be revoked as of tomorrow and that they risk arrest for driving on a suspended license.

This is pure cruelty.

www.erininthemorning.com/p/kansas-sen...

26.02.2026 01:10 β€” πŸ‘ 8531    πŸ” 4251    πŸ’¬ 320    πŸ“Œ 746
A photo of Ali and Dina outside Giant Jones Brewing Company in Madison.

A photo of Ali and Dina outside Giant Jones Brewing Company in Madison.

Our very first endorsement in this campaign was from Madison School Board Member Ali Muldrow.

A parent, educator, and organizer who believes fiercely in the promise of public education, Ali embodies what #PublicSchoolsWeek is all about. ❀️

26.02.2026 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

the license criminalization scheme in Kansas...stripping immigrants of their legal status...

all of this shows, and is meant to show, that the legal rights of disfavored groups are conditional and can be rescinded at will

such discriminatory chaos is incompatible with a real inclusive democracy

26.02.2026 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 941    πŸ” 373    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 6
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Kansas informs trans residents their driver’s licenses become invalid on Thursday Some transgender Kansans said they had received the letters from the Department of Revenue. Others hadn’t by Wednesday evening.

Many trans people in Kansas lost their driver’s licenses overnight and now can’t legally drive until they get a new one with a marker that doesn’t reflect their gender identity amp.kansascity.com/news/politic...

26.02.2026 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 11
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Racism packs a punch for those enduring it over a lifetime Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis find evidence that elevated stress exposure and its inflammatory correlates may contribute to Black-white racial disparities in mortality risk.

*cough*

24.02.2026 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 354    πŸ” 110    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 9
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Public dollars belong in public schools! ✊

Mark your calendar and join us for a special event with Madison School Board Member Nicki Vander Meulen on Sunday, March 8th at Garth's Brew Bar.

25.02.2026 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

New reflection from nINA Collective: Joy as Infrastructure: a rebuilding practice
Read the full post here β†’ https://www.ninacollective.com/our-blog/joy-as-infrastructure-a-rebuilding-practice

23.02.2026 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Order your Faves on my Digital Cookie Site Today That's right! You can order your favorite Girl Scout Cookies from me online, all while helping my troop and I do great things in our community and beyond! Check it out.

That is amazing! Any chance you could boost us?
digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop3...
We're an all trans immigrant girl scout troop in Mpls MN & can't safely sell cookies in person this year because of β“˜β“’β“” activity. All funds from purchases & donations go to support our hurting community πŸͺπŸ’–

21.02.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 132    πŸ” 136    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 21
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Vote Dina Nina Dina Nina is running for Assembly District 76 to fight for bold progressive change in Wisconsin.

In the Assembly, I’ll fight for a living wage, BadgerCare for All, housing that people can actually afford, universal childcare and paid family leave, fully funded public schools, and so much more.

Because those are the kind of bold, progressive ideas we need to meet this moment.

21.02.2026 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We don’t have to accept this as the status quo. Our state legislature should be focused on making people's lives better – not taking a ten month break.

When Democrats win the trifecta, we’re going to get to work.

21.02.2026 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

back to the drawing board

20.02.2026 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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50 ways Trump is out of his mind MAGA and the media must stop laughing off this dangerous situation

Here’s my list of 50 reasons why Trump is mentally unfit to be president. Share this with any family and friends who still make excuses for the mad king.

17.02.2026 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 739    πŸ” 367    πŸ’¬ 42    πŸ“Œ 31
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Proud to be endorsed by LPAC! 🌈 LPAC builds political power for LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people by electing candidates who champion LGBTQ+ rights, women’s equality, and social justice.

@teamlpac.bsky.social

16.02.2026 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œShe’s not from here.”

15.02.2026 23:55 β€” πŸ‘ 6913    πŸ” 1536    πŸ’¬ 229    πŸ“Œ 145
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Our campaign is about people. It’s about our neighbors and loved ones, friends and family. It’s about people we know and people we don’t.

We deserve a Wisconsin where we can afford to live with dignity, where our rights are protected, and where working people come before billionaires.

15.02.2026 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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City of Madison approves cottage courts

Stoked is an understatement! Last week, the Common Council voted unanimously to pass an ordinance that will allow for cottage courts to be built in Madison.

I’ve been working on this legislation for three years, and I’m so thrilled to see it become a reality.

17.12.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford Show your support with a contribution.

This campaign is going to take all of us, and we need your help to spread the word about our vision for a fair, affordable Wisconsin that leads with compassion.

Chip in what you can and sign up to volunteer. Together, we’re going to make history.

-Dina

23.01.2026 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And I know that I’m not alone.

District 76 deserves a voice that will fight tirelessly for our democracy, for the dignity of working people, and for everyone who calls Wisconsin home. I am running to be that voice.

23.01.2026 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of Dina Nina outside the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison.

A photo of Dina Nina outside the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison.

I don’t have the typical background of someone running for State Assembly.

I know the struggle of poverty because I live it every day. I know how hard it is to afford housing and healthcare. And as a transgender woman in America, I know what it feels like to see your basic rights come under attack.

23.01.2026 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Property taxes are surging in Wisconsin. Here's what's behind the rise Local government tax levies will see their largest increase since 2018 β€” including a 7.8% hike in K-12 taxes, the highest amount in decades.

We need leaders who aren’t afraid to name the problem and fight for real solutions. This year, let's elect a legislature that will actually make life better for working people.

Change is possible, but it takes political will.

07.02.2026 00:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Republicans have controlled the State Assembly for 15 years.

The result?

An affordability crisis that they pretend doesn’t exist.

07.02.2026 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
An orange graphic with Dina's campaign logo and white text that reads "Life's Better in a Union"

An orange graphic with Dina's campaign logo and white text that reads "Life's Better in a Union"

I know firsthand how life changing it can be to have a union fighting for you in the workplace. I’m proud to be SAG-AFTRA eligible and a former member of the National Association of Flight Attendants.

When unions are strong, everyone is better off.

08.02.2026 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They know that when we are organized, we demand fair treatment.

In the Assembly, I’ll fight to finally repeal Act 10, stand up for our unions, and restore collective bargaining rights in Wisconsin. Because there is no greater love than solidarity with working people.

14.02.2026 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Valentine’s Day, I’m thinking about our unions.

15 years ago today, folks from across Wisconsin came together to protest the cruelty and injustice of Act 10. Since then, Republicans have continued to attack workers, strip away our rights, and try to pit us against each other.

14.02.2026 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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DHS is shutting down because it refuses to obey the law. They are tear-gassing schools, killing American citizens, and disappearing legal immigrants. Democrats shouldn’t fund an out of control ICE.

13.02.2026 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 6683    πŸ” 1774    πŸ’¬ 274    πŸ“Œ 116
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Trump nominated a legit white nationalist to a top post at the State Department. I asked him some basic questions about his belief in the β€œerasure of white culture”. Watch this embarrassing, fumbling answer. Like he has never before been asked to explain his views.

12.02.2026 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 14895    πŸ” 4608    πŸ’¬ 1551    πŸ“Œ 1454

I have been pleasantly surprised to hear people openly talking about the end of institutional life as we know it (it’s been over. We’ve been living and working in zombie institutions for three decades now) and instead of collapsing at the thought they’re like okay let’s rebuild but better. More.

11.02.2026 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 589    πŸ” 95    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 5
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Goldman to Lyons: "You said in your opening statement that references to ICE as 'the Gestapo' or 'secret police' encourages threats against ICE agents. The problem is you have it backwards. People are simply making valid observations about your tactics, which are un-American and outright fascist."

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