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Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 16h

“And cousin, right now, business is a-BOOMIN’!”

Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 1d

Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 16h

And yet, here we are.

Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 1d

How I got here

A Detroit activist’s journey in fight for social justice: 'Someone you want on your side'

Political events and personal experiences drove Erik William Shelley's transformation into a social justice advocate.

planetdetroit.org

Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 8d

I'm not surprised that an insurrection erupted I'm actually shocked that none of y'all invited me. Kinda hurt to be honest.

Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 12d

“To ICE… you will be immediately arrested. “

Pronoun trouble

Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 14d

Non-international?

You mean domestic.

And by domestic, you mean me.

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Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 14d

Replace “they” with “I” and it explains a lot.

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Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 14d

a man without a shirt is standing in front of a group of people dancing in a room .

ALT: a man without a shirt is standing in front of a group of people dancing in a room .

media.tenor.com

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Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 14d

#ThisIsAmerica

The Ronin @the-ronin.bsky.social · 15d

“They Took Everyone”: ICE Raids 75th Street Apartment, Detains Migrants and U.S. Citizens Alike

Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 14d

"Immigrant getting free healthcare": A play in one act.

Immigrant: I need healthcare. Can I get Medicaid?

Medicaid: Sure. What's your social security number?

Immigrant: Ummm...

<end scene>

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Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 14d

The sombrero is 'shopped.

The MS13 tattoos on his fingers are real.

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Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 14d

Southwest Detroit hosts forum for candidates in upcoming election

Candidates for mayor, City Council District 6 and at-large seats have been invited to hear personal testimonies.

The forum is Saturday October 11 from noon to 3 p.m. in the El Nacimiento warehouse at 7000 W Vernor Hwy.

Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer urges Trump to reconsider new H1B visa cost - WDET 101.9 FM

A new Native American Resource Guide is coming, and the Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival is this weekend. These stories and more on today’s Detroit Evening Report.

wdet.org

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Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 22d

Patel: Write something anti-ICE on the ammunition
Agent: <Writes "anti-ICE">
Patel: Not literally... OK Fine. it's too late now.

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Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 22d

I have a message for the world but before I can say it, I'm going to shoot myself.

Here. I better scribble it in sharpie on the bullets I don't use.

Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 22d

Anyone who is a "star" can get away with grabbing women. "If you look over the last million years, I guess that's been largely true. Unfortunately or fortunately." ~DJT

Humans first appeared in Africa around 300,000 years ago.

Does he think there were rock stars in the stone age?

a young boy in a yellow shirt is sitting on a couch with his hand on his face .

ALT: a young boy in a yellow shirt is sitting on a couch with his hand on his face .

media.tenor.com

Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 23d

Trump: Tylenol increases the odds of women having children with autism.

Tylenol: Autism increases the odds of women having children with Trump.

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Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 23d

www.amazon.com/How-Win-Frie...

How to Win Friends & Influence People (Dale Carnegie Books)

Amazon.com: How to Win Friends & Influence People (Dale Carnegie Books): 9780671027032: Carnegie, Dale: Books

www.amazon.com

Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 24d

None. Even if they did, it rarely happens. But that was never the point.

But the FCC can approve a merger giving Nextstar 80% of national market share. But first, they need to prove their loyalty.
www.tegna.com/nexstar-medi...

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire TEGNA Inc. For $6.2 Billion In Accretive Transaction - TEGNA

Enhances Nexstar’s Position as a Leading Local Media Company Preserves High-Quality Local Journalism and Diversity of Opinion Strengthens Ability to Compete with Big Tech and Big Media Expected to Dri...

www.tegna.com

Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 24d

www.tegna.com/nexstar-medi...

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire TEGNA Inc. For $6.2 Billion In Accretive Transaction - TEGNA

Enhances Nexstar’s Position as a Leading Local Media Company Preserves High-Quality Local Journalism and Diversity of Opinion Strengthens Ability to Compete with Big Tech and Big Media Expected to Dri...

www.tegna.com

Erik W Shelley @ewshelley.bsky.social · 24d

However, "Nexstar, the largest station group in the country, also has a major merger before the Trump administration, its proposed acquisition of Tegna, creating a mega-company with 265 stations in 44 states and DC, representing 80% of U.S. TV households."
deadline.com/2025/09/nexs...