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Indigenous Peoples Day transcends borders in Southern Arizona

Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 1d

A little something I got to be involved with today.

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Indigenous people throughout Southern Arizona acknowledged the day as a reminder that their cultures persist.

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Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 3d

You just won Caturday!

Oust Schweikert Committee Meeting · Mobilize

Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 3d

I'm gonna need to get smoe of that!

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Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 3d

I'm attending Swing Left's event, “Oust Schweikert Committee Meeting” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Schweikert has withdrawn from the CD 01 race, but the mission of the Oust Schweikert Committee remains the same - to recruit and train an army of volunteers to support the Democratic candidate who win...

FAHM Create-a-Thon · AZ AANHPI

Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 3d

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Christian Petersen @iwantyoustudio.bsky.social · 4d

A new name for this angry cat on #CATURDAY

ANTIFA THE CAT THINKING: "COME GET ME FASCISTS."

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Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 4d

I'm attending AZ AANHPI's event, “FAHM Create-a-Thon” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/azaanhpi/eve...

This month, we're celebrating Filipino American History Month by creating something together—sticker designs that reflect our stories, our culture, and our community. This event will be virtual! Join...

Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 5d

Filming a commercial for my future visit to Alpine, AZ. My hope is to connect with and embolden Democrats entrenched in red areas.

Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 5d

What a great start for Precinct 149!

Last night’s gathering was small, focused, and full of energy — exactly the kind of intimate kickoff that builds real momentum. The birria was amazing, the conversation even better, and you could feel people getting excited about what’s next.

#Community

Tucson Meet Yourself - Tucson Meet Yourself

Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 5d

Hi everyone, Tucson Meet Yourself (tucsonmeetyourself.org) is next weekend (10/17-19), and the No Desert Data Center Coalition will be there to make sure our neighbors know that Project Blue is back, and how we can stop it again.Please fill out this volunteer form: forms.gle/SQP88a5qed16...

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tucsonmeetyourself.org

Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 5d

Supervisor Rex Scott is scheduled to speak at the Democrats of Greater Tucson virtual meeting.

We’re calling for a virtual protest.

Show up and use one of the backgrounds. Let's flood the meeting with red.

You Must Register in Advance for this Event

#ProtectTheLand

Shutdown Strategy Session · End Citizens United// Let America Vote Action Fund

Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 6d

Working Class Wednesday at Slow Body Beer was next-level! @priya4az.bsky.social joined as we cheered the Phoenix Mercury’s wild set-up for a 4-game comeback. Someone finally knew Kabaddi—South Asia’s high-intensity team sport—and had great takes on strategy.

#WorkingClassWednesday

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 7d

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Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 7d

I'm attending End Citizens United// Let America Vote Action Fund's event, “Shutdown Strategy Session” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/endcitizensu...

Join Leader Jeffries, Congressman Steven Horsford, Congresswoman Katherine Clark, President of AFT Randi Weingarten, members of the House Democratic Caucus and ECU President Tiffany Muller for a frank...

Espadas: Tucson Electric Power’s rate hike - poverty pleas while profits soar | Guest opinion

Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 9d

My thoughts on the $330 M profit power company screaming poverty!

www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/repo...

If Tucson Electric Power truly wants to be a partner in this community, then it can start by proving that its commitment runs deeper than annual profit reports. Until then, every claim of hardship fro...

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Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 10d

I'm attending National Day Laborer Organizing Network's event, “Adopt a Day Laborer Corner Webinar” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/ndlon/event/...

Adopt a Day Laborer Corner Webinar · National Day Laborer Organizing Network

The National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) is calling on the public to Adopt a Day Labor Corner. Please join us for a workshop and conversation on how to Adopt a Day Labor Corner. Come and ...

Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 11d

Yesterday, I had the chance to combine some of my favorite campaign activities up in Prescott. I started out with a lit drop in the Granite Precinct, connecting with neighbors who care deeply about the future of our community.

#DemocracyInAction

FUNDRAISER: “I Scream For Democracy!” Ice Cream Sundae Fundraiser for Southeast Valley Democrats · Bernadette For Congress

Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 12d

I'm attending Southeast Valley Dems's event, “FUNDRAISER: “I Scream For Democracy!” Ice Cream Sundae Fundraiser for South www.mobilize.us/bernadettefo...

Join Queen Creek Democrats for our 1st Semi-Annual "I Scream For Democracy" ice cream sundae fundraiser. Get to know your candidates in person, and support local volunteers who are fighting fascism. Y...

**Volunteer to Get Community College Students Registered to Vote!** · Tempe Rising Indivisible

Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 13d

I'm attending Tempe Rising Indivisible's event, “**Volunteer to Get Community College Students Registered to Vote!**” - www.mobilize.us/temperisingi...

**Help Tempe Rising register students at a Community College!** We're on a mission to get every eligible Arizonan's voice heard, and that starts by ensuring our community college students are register...

October 2025 General Meeting · Indivisible Arizona

Derrick Espadas @derrickespadas.bsky.social · 13d

I'm attending Prescott Indivisible's event, “October 2025 General Meeting” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/azindivisibl...

Llama Habern of Rural Organizing Initiative will present on the importance of local offices, particularly school board and city council, how we can identify and recruit progressive candidates, and how...