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Melissa Combs

@melissacombs.bsky.social

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Resist 💙 Trad pub author, devel editor, avid reader, adjunct, MA in English & creative writing. I live to travel. Advocate for the blind. COLTS fan. Optimistic at heart. 💙 She/Her #author #reader #horrorlit #PNR #disability #blind #writing #Democracy

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kate bush’s husband @airbagged.bsky.social · 6h

THEY'RE PLAYING NOT LIKE US AT THE MAMDANI CAMPAIGN RALLY

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13h

Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.

McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.

Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.

See the problem?

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Melissa Combs @melissacombs.bsky.social · 6h

Well, we all get to end the day with a positive feeling. 💙 The Democrats won tonight.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 15h

Well have you?

If not, here's where: zohranfornyc.com/vote

Zohran kneeling, smiling and giving the thumbs up, next to a chalking on the sidewalk that says "Have You Voted Today" and "Make History, Vote Zohran, Nov. 4, 6am to 9pm"

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Melissa Combs @melissacombs.bsky.social · 13h

Trump is a fascist dictator, so he doesn’t need votes. He’s in control. Even if he bullies the Dems into caving on the healthcare subsidies doesn’t mean he’ll release SNAP.

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#Vote

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 18h

“Dick Cheney Has Died. The War Criminal in His Own Words”

10 quotes worth remembering, and that’ll be glossed over in MSM obits, from a former vice president who pushed for a murderous invasion of Iraq, lied about the WMD threat, and defended torture.

Dick Cheney Has Died. The War Criminal in His Own Words

10 quotes from a former vice president who pushed for a murderous invasion of Iraq, lied about the WMD threat, and defended torture.

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Boycott Citizens Bank @boycottcitizens.bsky.social · 1d

Understanding the complicated web of federal law enforcement invading our communities can be complicated, especially when you're face down on pavement and unable to breathe.

Here's a handy guide to knowing which federal agency is violating your civil liberties and human rights at any given moment.

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Melissa Combs @melissacombs.bsky.social · 15h

The minimum wage in Indiana is $7.25. Indiana allows employers to pay people with disabilities even less. The practice is deplorable.

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Anti-Fascist Collective 👊🏼👊🏿 @wtafc.bsky.social · 21h

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Melissa Combs @melissacombs.bsky.social · 15h

What Nancy said.

LA Blue Dot in GA 🌊🐸 @namwella1961.bsky.social · 15h

Nancy Pelosi: "He's just a vile creature, the worst THING on the face of the earth." All the pearl clutchers can shut it. Trump has said worse and I’m glad he gets a taste of his own medicine.

I second the motion on the floor!
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice

Melissa Combs @melissacombs.bsky.social · 15h

Dolly Parton could’ve been a billionaire. Instead, since the beginning of her career Dolly chose to give huge portions of of her wealth away. #BillieEilish

Melissa Combs @melissacombs.bsky.social · 17h

America will experience a depression under Trump, I’ve been predicting the depression since March. #Prediction

Melissa Combs @melissacombs.bsky.social · 17h

It’s happening. Utah now has 16 acres for a homeless encampment.

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LA Blue Dot in GA 🌊🐸 @namwella1961.bsky.social · 20h

Happy Election Day, Resisters!

I'm crossing my fingers that Prop 50 passes in California and Democrats nationwide win their races and help save democracy!
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice

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Melissa Combs @melissacombs.bsky.social · 17h

Trump has been ordered by courts to release the SNAP funds, but because he can, he’s only going to release half of the allotments. At some point even #MAGA #Republicans have to say enough, is enough.Trump is a fiend.

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 19h

BREAKING: Trump ties Trump for the longest Government Shutdown in History.

Trump says that it's his fault...

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Melissa Combs @melissacombs.bsky.social · 1d

America will experience a depression under Trump. I’ve been predicting this since March. #Prediction

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

It’s clear who the aggressors are. Keep remaining nonviolent, and record EVERYTHING. All of these masked ICE thugs will be held accountable.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Trump still has not followed a court order to release SNAP funds for millions of people.

Meanwhile, he hosted a "Great Gatsby" themed party at Mar-a-Lago this weekend.

And he posted seven times about renovating a White House bathroom with marble and gold.

Priorities.

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Melissa Combs @melissacombs.bsky.social · 1d

#Resist #Protest

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 1d

Breathe easier, true believers. Jon Stewart will remain as the Monday night host and executive producer of The Daily Show through at least December 2026. Details:

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