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Barbara Doyle Atkins @bdatkins.bsky.social · 3d

Really excited about the launch of @workingfamilies.org in my dear Massachusetts, with a great start in Worcester! 💪🐺💙

workingfamilies.org/2025/10/work...

Working Families Party Launches Statewide Program to Build Power for Working People; Hires State Director, Endorses Slate of Worcester Candidates - Working Families Party

As Republicans threaten MA families and Democrats stay on the sidelines, this effective and influential political group is creating a political home for MA working families to build governing power Wo...

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Barbara Doyle Atkins @bdatkins.bsky.social · 12d

Saturday was a fantastic day and I was proud to be on the safety crew in Boston. ❤️ #NoKings ❌👑

Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 13d

Local activists and organizers were the beating heart of No Kings Day — and they will keep leading the fight on the ground in your community. Use our map to see what groups are near you and get in touch with your local Indivisibles: indivisible.org/groups

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Sep 18

Join us in canceling Disney Plus. Let’s boycott ABC and Disney. If you’ve already canceled, drop a “done” in the comments.

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Barbara Doyle Atkins @bdatkins.bsky.social · Sep 19

Done!

Barbara Doyle Atkins @bdatkins.bsky.social · Sep 19

Just canceled Disney Plus and it feels so good! 🎉 💪 ❌👑

Reason for cancellation: "I strongly disagree with Disney-owned ABC's decision to take Jimmy Kimmel off the air; it's an attack on our First Amendment rights."

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Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · Sep 10

Nothing good can come from political violence. It doesn't matter where you stand politically—it's a cancer that needs to be rooted out.

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · Sep 10

Political violence from any party or any ideology is a direct assault on the foundations of democracy and the rule of law; it seeks not to persuade but to intimidate, not to debate but to destroy.

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HeadCount @headcountorg.bsky.social · Sep 2

Congress is back from recess, which means your lawmakers are back at work voting on bills that affect you 🫵

The SAVE Act is one of those bills: which proposes to require proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate or passport) to register to vote.

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Human Rights Campaign @hrc.org · Aug 26

LGBTQ+ stories are not “scary.” Our stories exist in movies and shows because we exist in real life.

Our stories matter because our stories are how we change hearts, minds, and policy. Join us in telling LGBTQ+ stories by sharing yours: hrc.im/MillionVoices

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Working Families Party 🐺 @workingfamilies.org · Aug 25

We're endorsing @gregcasar.bsky.social for Congress.

Trump and the billionaires in his corner are screwing over working people. We're defending the champions they're trying to take out.

Greg has spent his life fighting for working people, and he’s leading the charge against Trump.

Working Families Party endorses Greg Casar, U.S. House, Texas 37th district

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Barbara Doyle Atkins @bdatkins.bsky.social · Aug 21

Srsly, he's a ghoul.

The Borowitz Report @borowitzreport.bsky.social · Aug 21

“It’s the stuff of nightmares.”

DC Residents Less Afraid of Homeless Than of Running into Stephen Miller

Plus: Trump invents a new African country.

www.borowitzreport.com

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Postcards to Swing States @postcards2win.bsky.social · Aug 6

We need your help writing these “News Boosting” postcards to voters in Virginia ahead of key elections this fall! Details and sign up at www.turnoutpac.org/postcards

We send you the postcards for free along with voter lists and instructions—you provide the stamps, which are currently $0.61.

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Barbara Doyle Atkins @bdatkins.bsky.social · Aug 18

White person (who loves progressive candidates) for Zohran here! ✋🐺💪

Now is our chance to pitch in and make sure white people join the multiracial coalition of voters that won him the primary.

Showing Up for Racial Justice @surj.org · Aug 18

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social showed us that a truly progressive candidate can take on so-called divisive issues head-on while speaking to the material needs of working people–and win.

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Barbara Doyle Atkins @bdatkins.bsky.social · Aug 17

"When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free." - Barack Obama

If LGBTQ+ rights matter to you, register to vote. 🗳 There's more to do. 🌈💙

#Pride #Voterizer #EqualityWinsOverHate social.fieldteam6.org/s/wktWpZI4

Register and vote BLUE!

social.fieldteam6.org

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Working Families Party 🐺 @workingfamilies.org · Aug 12

Washington, D.C. is not just the government. There are over 700,000 people just like you who call it home. All people have the right to live in safe, peaceful neighborhoods.

But Donald Trump doesn’t care about other people, and he doesn't care about keeping other people safe.

Trump's unprecedented takeover of D.C. police comes as crime is down, figures show
The move has already caused confusion among federal agents tasked with tackling local crime. "No one knows who is in charge or what they're supposed to do," one official said.

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Barbara Doyle Atkins @bdatkins.bsky.social · Aug 13

The full quote:
"If you’re in a room and you know and agree with everyone, you’re not in a big enough room.

If you can only organize with people who agree with all your ideas, then you don’t have the stomach for the fight ahead."

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Barbara Doyle Atkins @bdatkins.bsky.social · Aug 13

I'm at a local Indivisible mtg & there was debate about different causes/approaches under the democracy umbrella. I'm reminded of the insightful quote from @mauricewfp.bsky.social:

"If you’re in a room and you know and agree with everyone, you’re not in a big enough room."

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Aug 12

#ReleaseTheCuomoList

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Barbara Doyle Atkins @bdatkins.bsky.social · Jul 15

Event | Good Trouble Lives On — Mass 50501 www.mass50501.org/events/july17

Event | Good Trouble Lives On — Mass 50501

On July 17th, the anniversary of John Lewis’ passing, we will honor his legacy by making “Good Trouble” to protect our civil rights and free and fair elections once again. We call on the liberty-lovin...

www.mass50501.org

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Barbara Doyle Atkins @bdatkins.bsky.social · Jul 4

MIRA Coalition is offering a great summer virtual training series on immigration topics, starting this coming Thursday, July 10! I signed up, hope you will too!

miracoalition.org/our-work/edu...

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · Jul 3

No one voted to kick 17 MILLION people off their health care.

No one voted to RAISE the cost of groceries.

No one voted to give handouts to BILLIONAIRES.

Donald Trump and Republicans just sold out working people.

This is a gut punch — but we will NOT stop fighting back.

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Barbara Doyle Atkins @bdatkins.bsky.social · Jul 2

I’m eternally grateful for great representation like @warren.senate.gov but I’m scared and horrified for this country - everyone who voted for this bill is completely out of touch with everyday working people.

Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · Jul 1

After 26 hours of fighting on the Senate floor, Republicans voted to rip health care from millions of people and let little babies go hungry. And they cheered.

I'm angry. You should be too. But this fight isn't over.

I'm angry. You should be too. But this fight isn't over.

YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren

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afghanevac.bsky.social @afghanevac.bsky.social · Jun 26

#AfghanEvac + IAVA just launched Battle Buddies — a new national effort where veterans stand in quiet solidarity with Afghan allies in immigration court.

No slogans. No confrontation. Just presence.

Watch the video + join us: afghanevac.org/battle-buddies

#BattleBuddies #Veterans #StandWithSayed

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New York Working Families Party @nywfp.bsky.social · Jun 25

NYWFP SWEEP‼️
“When you run candidates that put working families at the center of their vision, they win.” 🌟

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Bright D Limm 임대중 @bdlimm.bsky.social · Jun 24

Good morning, City of New York! Let's win a city we can afford.

✅ RankTheSlate.nyc
❌ #Don'tRankCuomo

And to fellow @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social comrades:

Sending you all love, solidarity, and joy in the field today ✊

Graphic of New York Working Families Party (NY WFP)'s ranked slate for NYC Mayor. The names and headshots of 4 candidates are visible:

#1 Zohran Mamdani
#2 Brad Lander
#3 Adrienne Adams
#4 Zellnor Myrie

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