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Artist Melinda

@artistmelinda.bsky.social

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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art, summa 2004. Artist 30+ yrs. Stained glass artisan, printmaking, oil painter. GSDs. #BlueResisters Democrat forever. https://www.artistmelindaesparza.com/

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Artist Melinda @artistmelinda.bsky.social · Nov 15

By way of introduction: I'm not great at marketing and don't really like to, but I do like to share my artwork. If you ever want a print or some merch that's unique, please visit my professional website: artistmelindaesparza.com

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Artist Melinda @artistmelinda.bsky.social · 21h

This is what pure evil does--taking citizens in need hostage for political reasons. youtube.com/shorts/F87_b...

The latest on SNAP, in a snap

YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff

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Artist Melinda @artistmelinda.bsky.social · 21h

This is what pure evil does--taking citizens in need hostage for political reasons. youtube.com/shorts/F87_b...

The latest on SNAP, in a snap

YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff

youtube.com

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🌮 tera's ghost @terasghost.bsky.social · 1d

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 1d

Breaking: Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia Governor race, flipping the seat from red to blue.

(Source: @decisiondeskhq.bsky.social)

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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 1d

This is the president of the United States taking a break from gold-and-marble interior renovations to say he’ll defy a court order to feed hungry Americans.

Nero would be proud.

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Artist Melinda @artistmelinda.bsky.social · 1d

I voted. Have you?
#VoteBlue

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Meidas Charise Lee 💙🌊🌴🥥🫘 @chariselee.bsky.social · 2d

America…DON’T FAIL THIS TEST‼️ GET OUT THERE AND VOTE MAMDANI TODAY‼️

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 2d

"the documents were so restricted that top Justice Department security officials reacted with surprise to the code names: They had never heard of them before. Some involved special access programs that required the president or a cabinet member to grant approval to view."

Jen Taub @jentaub.bsky.social · 2d

Holy smokes

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‘If it was anybody else, we’d arrest him tomorrow,' Justice Department aide said of Trump

A handful of documents found by the FBI at Mar-a-Lago were so sensitive that even a senior Justice Department official didn’t have authorization to see them.

www.msnbc.com

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 2d

This is an excellent idea!!!

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 4d

Feliz Día de los Muertos, California!

Today, we honor our loved ones who’ve passed — building ofrendas, sharing stories, and celebrating the joy and love they brought into our lives.

May their memories continue to guide and inspire us.

CALIFORNIA CELEBRATES DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

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Artist Melinda @artistmelinda.bsky.social · 5d

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Trump administration cannot suspend food aid benefits, US judges rule — Reuters

President Donald Trump's administration cannot suspend food aid for millions of Americans during the ongoing government shutdown, two federal judges ruled on Friday, saying the government must use con...

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 5d

🚨BREAKING: 2 fed courts have issued orders blocking Trump’s attempt to defund SNAP. Congrats to @democracyforward.org, its co counsel and clients, and Dem State AGs.

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 5d

This is Tender. He has parvovirus... and he's NOT thrilled about it. His littermate already passed away, but Tender is showing signs of improvement. You can help us cover the cost of his hospitalization and continued care below ❤️‍🩹

15outof10.org/tender

a white Siberian husky puppy with tan ears sits in a secluded room in a vet's office on a bed made of white towels. his head is down, but he’s looking up with piercing blue eyes and a sinister blep. the markings around his eyes make it look as if his brows are severely furrowed like a super villain. he’s a spooky little guy. we’d recommend donating to his care or he’ll probably curse you for 7 years.

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 5d

Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!

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Artist Melinda @artistmelinda.bsky.social · 5d

Dissent is happening all over, even in the Supreme Court. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/u...

The Debate Dividing the Supreme Court’s Liberal Justices

www.nytimes.com

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ralphpoppy.bsky.social @ralphpoppy.bsky.social · 7d

A timeline cleanse. Two hummingbirds taking shelter from the rain inside a rose.

Good night Bluesky.🥰

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Artist Melinda @artistmelinda.bsky.social · 6d

Love. It.
More of this, please.

Meidas Charise Lee 💙🌊🌴🥥🫘 @chariselee.bsky.social · 6d

This should happen EVERY time politicians LIE‼️
US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz was interrupted called out with a “ point of order”‼️

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Hawkeye8 @hawkeye8.bsky.social · 7d

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Artist Melinda @artistmelinda.bsky.social · 7d

The funding for SNAP is available, but Republicans are choosing to let people go hungry. #CrueltyIsThePoint

CajunBlue 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 8d

@jesscraven101.bsky.social with the latest:

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Artist Melinda @artistmelinda.bsky.social · 7d

It isn't.

Vegan FTA @veganftaofficial.bsky.social · 7d

Change starts with you. 🐷💔

👉 Take the Vegan Pledge: https://veganfta.com/vegan-pledge 🌱

📸: Selene Magnolia Gatti | essereanimali | weanimals (IG)

#pig #mother #veganshare #farming #animalrights

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Artist Melinda @artistmelinda.bsky.social · 8d

I want to cry.

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 9d

Our new health insurance premium feels more like a shakedown‼️

Thank you, @politicsgirl.bsky.social , for sharing your story. You’re right—there are millions like you.

Our new premium is over $3K/month for a family of three. Could we scrape it together? Maybe. Should we have to? No.

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Artist Melinda @artistmelinda.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you for sharing this. Nearly every dog I've loved has had Valley Fever. Fluconazole and Terbinfine help, but they can cause long term health problems.
In AZ, it's not if you'll get Valley Fever, it's when.
I look forward to the vaccine for dogs and horses, and ultimately for humans!

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 9d

I hear people all around me saying, “They are going to crash the economy. Surely they don’t mean to crash the economy.”

I beg to differ. This is curated failure.

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I Know Exactly What They Are Doing

Rural foresight

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💙 MaryH 💙 @maryh58.bsky.social · 9d

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Jennifer @princessjennifer.bsky.social · 9d

If I may kindly request I know, I am always reminding you to donate money to food resources but if I may make a tiiiiny request more:

Please thoughtfully consider donating dog/cat food or money.

There’s nothing sadder than people having to give up their pets they can no longer feed.

Let’s help.

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Artist Melinda @artistmelinda.bsky.social · 9d

I checked out this book from my library's website, Hoopla. It explains how authoritarianism grew in Germany, and illustrates how it's happening today. I highly recommend it. They Thought They Were Free, by Milton Mayer. #Resist

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