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Anja

@bellinimom.bsky.social

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Global Citizen, Advocate for Human Rights, Climate Crisis, Equality, #MomsDemand and Public Education. Disarm Hate, Free the books, and End Fascism! I love Science! Virginia is for Lovers of Democracy!

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Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · Nov 19

She knew!

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Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 8h

At Moms for Liberty summit, parents urged to turn their grievances into lawsuits hechingerreport.org/at-moms-for-...

At Moms for Liberty summit, parents urged to turn their grievances into lawsuits

This year’s event tried to court younger members and more men, and there was more talk of suing school districts than running for school board.

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Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 17h

I'm attending Spanberger for Governor's event, “Virginia Votes Rally with Abigail Spanberger and Barack Obama in Norfolk” - sign up now t www.mobilize.us/spanbergerfo...

Virginia Votes Rally with Abigail Spanberger and Barack Obama in Norfolk · Spanberger for Governor

Join President Barack Obama and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger for a Rally in Norfolk as we Get Out the Vote. Just 3 days before Election Day, President Obama will be coming to talk about what is at...

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Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 1d

Exactly this!

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ICE boosts weapons spending 700%

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

Democracy in action, Illinois.

Proud of our state for peacefully showing up and speaking out together in one voice to fight back against Donald Trump’s takeover of our democracy.

Pop Crave @popcrave.com · 3d

View of the Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protest in Chicago.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

There are no kings in America, and I don’t intend to bend the knee to one.

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Kyle Foddrill 🫥 @foddrill51.bsky.social · 3d

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Indiana Conservation Voters Launches Statewide Media Campaign Opposing Mid-Decade Redistricting

A statewide advocacy group is launching a new public campaign urging Indiana lawmakers to resist calls to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 election. ...

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Daniel Machalik @machalikwi.bsky.social · 3d

No king pt. 2

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Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks, love! It was very peaceful!

Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 3d

#NoKings Virginia Beach

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Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 3d

#NoKingsVB

Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 7d

www.wvtm13.com/article/repu...

Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears

One of the longest-standing pieces of environmental legislation in the U.S., credited with helping save rare whales from extinction, is the subject of an effort for cutbacks from Republican lawmakers ...

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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 9d

That’s a wrap. Thank you for fighting censorship with us! Let's keep this momentum going until we gather again October 4-10, 2026, because every week is #BannedBooksWeek and we are stronger TOGETHER!

#CensorshipIsSo1984

Save the date: The next Banned Books Week will be October 4-10, 2026! Thank you for fighting censorship with us! Censorship is so 1984. Read for Your Rights. BannedBooksWeek.org Bluesky and Facebook: @BannedBooksWeek Instagram: @banned_books_week

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Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 9d

Listen to Robert DeNiro!

In 6days we RISE to say #NoKings

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Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 14d

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I Stand with PEN America Against Book Bans and Censorship

We must all fight against the forces that are attacking our fundamental freedoms – including our freedom to read.

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Kyle Foddrill 🫥 @foddrill51.bsky.social · 14d

www.publicnotice.co/p/democrats-...

Democrats are winning the shutdown

Republicans, meanwhile, are bumbling and stumbling.

www.publicnotice.co

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Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 14d

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Nobel committee unable to reach prize winner who is ‘living his best life’ hiking off grid

Fred Ramsdell was among those honoured with a 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine but might not know because he is somewhere in Idaho and uncontactable

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Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 15d

Free access to information & knowledge is fundamental to democracy! #BannedBooksWeek

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Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 16d

This Banned Books Week (October 5–11, 2025), join EveryLibrary and We Believe in standing up for every reader’s right to read and access every story.

action.everylibrary.org/bookbanpledge via @everylibrary.bsky.social

Pledge to Protect the Freedom to Read

This Banned Books Week (October 5–11, 2025), join EveryLibrary and We Believe in standing up for every reader’s right to read and access every story.

action.everylibrary.org

Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 19d

actnow.momscleanairforce.org/a/epa-tsca-d...

Tell EPA: Hands Off Chemical Safety Reviews

EPA is trying to weaken the chemical safety reviews required under the Toxic Substances Control Act in an effort to “increase efficiency.” This move to weaken TSCA, our nation’s bedrock law to protect...

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InOhio @inohio.bsky.social · 20d

Flags should fly at half staff around the world in recognition of such a great, compassionate, empathic person.

Mr. President, Make the proclamation that lowers the flags of our country in her honor.

Dr.Goodall certainly deserves it.
#janegoodallflagathalfmast

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Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 20d

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Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 20d

A big loss in a world that so desperately needs more people like Jane Goodall.💔

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Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 20d

I'm attending Virginia Beach Democrats's event, “October 4 Virginia Beach Grassroots Day of Action” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/virginiabeac...

October 4 Virginia Beach Grassroots Day of Action · Virginia Beach Democrats

Moms Demand Action, COVA Coalition, Virginia Beach Education Association, Network Nova and Vote YES on 10-1 Referendum Coalition welcome you to the Virginia Beach Grassroots Day of Action Rally on Oct...

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Anja @bellinimom.bsky.social · 26d

Thanks, Kyle!