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Diane

@tonawandagirl.bsky.social

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Native plant fanatic love to crochet, knit, needlepoint, Mixed (Tonawanda Seneca and Jewish), mom to 2 Husky/Shepherd mixes. #Mariners, #Blazers

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · Jun 14

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Jun 14

BORDER PATROL: “Are you an 🇺🇸 citizen?”

🔥 NATIVE AMERICAN WOMAN: “FIRST ONES. We didn’t cross the border, the border crossed us… what are you? You’re not first born. You’re not from this f*ckin’ land. Punk-as* b*tches.”

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 4h

“The number one measure of success for me personally, is fewer people dying in that jail.”

What it means to follow sheriffs...

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In New Orleans, a New Sheriff Will Take the Helm of a Jail Marred by Abuses

Police veteran Michelle Woodfork won the sheriff’s race, at a time when federal consent decrees barring ICE collaboration and lifting detention conditions may be ending.

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 2h

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Scenes from Portland's imaginary insurrection

"It would be funny if it wasn’t so f**king serious," Tim Dickinson says.

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 2h

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There's Nothing More American Than 'No Kings'

Trump et al are falsely accusing 'No Kings' protesters of 'hating America,' but they are supporting the most American thing imaginable: NO KINGS.

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Tim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 15h

Un-presidented brass band at city hall in Portland tonight celebrating the release of their clarinet player from federal custody

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23h

Mamdani: "I just want to speak directly to the president. I will not be a mayor like Mayor Adams who will call you to stay out of jail. I won't be a disgraced governor like Andrew Cuomo who will call you to ask how to win this election. I can do those things on my own."

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The Desert Veteran @jkz12769.bsky.social · 17h

All the press reporters have handed in their press badges to the Pentagon, even Fox propaganda News handed in their press badges. The regime is losing control. We the People are fighting back. The regime is going to increase the violence to try to get us back down. Don't stop the resistance.

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 5h

This map has more blue dots every time I look at it. Over 2,500 planned protests Saturday, October 18. Find an event in your area at mobilize.us. Wear yellow in solidarity, bring a friend AND an American flag. #NoKings @50501movement.bsky.social

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 6h

Person (Amphibian?) of the Year
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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 22h

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I love Chicago so much!

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 22h

Thank you, Cleveland! We love you! #GiveMeRibbertyOrGiveMeDeath #Portland #Resist open.substack.com/pub/politicu...

Cleveland Throws a Dance Party on a Bridge In Support Of Portland

“Cleveland supports you, Portland! Stay strong!” a poster wrote on Wednesday, beneath photos from a bridge party they threw in support of the Portland protesters.

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 1d

Judge orders Trump administration to pause shutdown layoffs

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Judge orders Trump administration to pause shutdown layoffs

Unions have sued to block dismissals during the government shutdown.

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 1d

DT's tariffs are putting our farmers out of business.
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Soybean Farmer Explains Trump’s Trade War

YouTube video by The Democrats

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 1d

A huge voting rights victory in PA. substack.com/@marcelias/n...

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🚨BREAKING: 3rd Circuit DENIES Republican Party petition to rehear critical voting rights case involving Pennsylvania’s date requirement for mail-in ballots. A BIG VICTORY for the DSCC, DCCC, AFT of ...

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 1d

I heard someone on a Mariners podcast today say the Ms wouldn't be able to keep both Polanco AND Naylor for next year because of the $. DiPoto needs to make that happen.

Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 1d

A voting rights victory in Indiana. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Federal Court Deals Major Blow to Indiana GOP’s Student ID Ban

Read more here.

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 1d

I think a hood would be fabulous. Beautiful sweater!

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Willamette Week @wweek.com · 3d

Feds delayed medics who had come to pick up an injured protester. Then, according to confidential incident reports, the agents became aggressive.

Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 1d

This compilation of Polanco's offense from the last week is insane. #Mariners #MLBplayoffs #TridentsUp #SeizeTheMoment www.mlb.com/news/jorge-p...

Polanco adds to growing October legend with key Game 2 HR

TORONTO -- If the Mariners wind up winning the whole thing, Jorge Polanco is well on his way to approaching statue territory. OK, that might be a stretch given that the only monuments outside T-Mobile...

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 2d

#Portland #Resist

Tim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 2d

The Portland ICE protest camp literally has a rack full of inflatable costumes for demonstrators who want to try one on...

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah, he does. #Portland #Resist #NoKings
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The Portland Chicken Has a Degree in Game Theory

Humor, Prep for No Kings, and Resistance Actions as “Coordination Games”

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 2d

#Mariners WinCam after Game 1 win! youtube.com/shorts/357Yr...

Win Cam goes international 🇨🇦 #SeizeTheMoment

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 3d

A wedding at an ICE protest in #Portland. #Resist www.youtube.com/shorts/zqt8W...

Unicorn bride marries Kenny from South Park at Portland ICE protest

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 3d

Find a No Kings event near you: www.mobilize.us @50501movement.bsky.social #Resist

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 3d

#Portland Hundreds join Emergency Bike Ride in cold rain to protest ICE. #Resist
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Portland’s “Emergency” Naked Bike Ride protests ICE in pouring rain

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · Jul 21

ATTN: If you're one of the Treasury employees that handled Epstein's Suspicious Activity Reports, feel free to reach out to me via signal (in my bio). I’ll keep you anonymous- as I have the thousands of current and former federal workers who have sent me tips. Please share this widely. 🙏🏻

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