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Jill Mate

@jillinjax.bsky.social

Concert/music addict. Lover of nature and animals. Must be near the beach. Jersey girl who moved to FL before it was miserable, but must stay to #savethemanatees.

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Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.

His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.

27.01.2026 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 24638    πŸ” 11104    πŸ’¬ 693    πŸ“Œ 577

The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.

Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.

The people who need help are not the problem.

It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.

27.10.2025 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 35878    πŸ” 13639    πŸ’¬ 1033    πŸ“Œ 623

It matches the tattoo on my arm πŸ₯°

16.07.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I read this headline too quickly and thought it said β€œthe European Union of Mexico” but thought that was a totally plausible thing he could have said. Crazy times!

12.07.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The image features a vibrant bouquet of various flowers, including red, purple, blue, yellow, and orange blooms, with green leaves and stems. The flowers are densely packed, creating a colorful and lively arrangement against a black background. 

Overlapping the floral design is bold white text that reads: 

"I WISH FOR YOU WHAT YOU WISH FOR IMMIGRANTS"

The text is prominent and stands out clearly against the colorful backdrop. At the bottom, the word "TRANSPAINTER" appears, likely indicating the artist or creator of the image.

The image features a vibrant bouquet of various flowers, including red, purple, blue, yellow, and orange blooms, with green leaves and stems. The flowers are densely packed, creating a colorful and lively arrangement against a black background. Overlapping the floral design is bold white text that reads: "I WISH FOR YOU WHAT YOU WISH FOR IMMIGRANTS" The text is prominent and stands out clearly against the colorful backdrop. At the bottom, the word "TRANSPAINTER" appears, likely indicating the artist or creator of the image.

04.07.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 12775    πŸ” 3189    πŸ’¬ 269    πŸ“Œ 98

I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.

This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.

It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.

03.07.2025 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 97289    πŸ” 37825    πŸ’¬ 4435    πŸ“Œ 2657
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Freedom OF religion,
Freedom FROM religion. #politics #activism #religion

01.07.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 16732    πŸ” 3116    πŸ’¬ 224    πŸ“Œ 123

Now we’ll be able to see and smell them coming

01.07.2025 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can we just give him a little castle with gold toilets and tell him he’s king of America? No real power but he can keep the money he’s scammed and all his maga fans can still worship him. What do we think?

01.07.2025 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is there a specific timeframe? Happy to help #stopalligatoralcatraz

28.06.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thursday was even worse

26.06.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We’ve bombed Iran. And dismantled our joint terrorism task force. And sent a third of the FBI to help ICE. And gutted the National Security Council. And a drunk guy is in charge at the pentagon. And our intelligence allies probably won’t share intel with us. Because people couldn’t vote for a woman.

22.06.2025 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 68997    πŸ” 21959    πŸ’¬ 2826    πŸ“Œ 1490

And just like that, the β€˜No New Wars’ people are all-in on a new war. Proving yet again that they really believe in nothing other than what one man tells them to believe today. Which could be different tomorrow. The very definition of a cult.

22.06.2025 01:03 β€” πŸ‘ 33635    πŸ” 8528    πŸ’¬ 946    πŸ“Œ 298
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St Augustine, Florida yesterday. I was so proud. #NoKings

15.06.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I realize I should have known this already, but Margaret Brennan is basically a host of a Sunday morning talk show on @facethenation.bsky.social Not sure why I was expanding actual journalism

08.06.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do your job, Sean.

08.05.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 36507    πŸ” 8467    πŸ’¬ 1175    πŸ“Œ 345

Inspired by @hankgreen.bsky.social post, I offer this sweet hummingbird as something positive in the world right now.

02.05.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Interesting read. As I see singers from some of my favorite bands cancel shows when they lose their voice, this research is needed.

29.04.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has established rules requiring drivers to be able to speak & read English.

In other words, to get a CDL, English is already required. This is just some feel good (for racists) diplomacy, about as meaningful as pardoning a damn turkey.

29.04.2025 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Pete Hegseth is clearly ill-equipped to handle the role of Secretary of Defense. His repeated failure to follow basic operational security procedures jeopardizes the safety and security of our armed forces. He should resign.

21.04.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 24001    πŸ” 4552    πŸ’¬ 981    πŸ“Œ 226
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A few of my faves from the #50501movement protest in St. Augustine, FLORIDA yesterday

20.04.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not quite as big as two weeks ago but it was Easter weekend. Still a great group and inspiring.

20.04.2025 02:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Called my congressman who voted for the SAVE act.

Me: What documents will I need to vote if this passes?
Staffer: a DL and birth certificate.
Me: The documents don’t match
Staffer: Then a marriage certificate.
Me: Will my husband need the marriage certificate too?
Staffer: No
Me: See the problem?

11.04.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 51906    πŸ” 14666    πŸ’¬ 1591    πŸ“Œ 686

I was there. Such a great turnout. I was so proud

05.04.2025 23:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Attended a #handsoff protest in St Augustine, Florida this morning. Great turnout. Lots of support. Until the end when some magat drove by and did a nazi salute out the window. I sure hope you’re proud, Republicans. This is now who you are. #resist

05.04.2025 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is Randy Fine, who is running against Democrat Josh Weil next week in FL’s special election to replace Mike Waltz.

28.03.2025 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3537    πŸ” 1369    πŸ’¬ 590    πŸ“Œ 193
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Happy #ManateeAppreciationDay to all who celebrate (which should be everyone because look how cute these sweet gentle giants are?!) #savethemanatee

26.03.2025 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Imagine if MAGAts actually buy teslas now to β€œown the libs” when we wanted electric vehicles all along. Oh the irony

12.03.2025 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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America, say hello to your newly appointed Deputy FBI Director.

24.02.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3821    πŸ” 1334    πŸ’¬ 698    πŸ“Œ 158

We know the end is overrated
We've become the walls we raise
We don't believe enough but we still cared
Standing on the edge without a prayer
So come on, come on it's all we got
Our hands are full, our lives are not
The loose affiliation with the real
We're sleeping at the wheel - Matchbox 20

07.02.2025 04:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0