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Dan @dszyman.bsky.social · 14d

Back on my civic duty. Volunteering with @respectmovoters.org to stop missouri politicians’ attack on our voting rights!

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 15d

It’s Day 2️⃣ of the Republican shutdown.

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Dan @dszyman.bsky.social · Sep 11

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Rick Hasen @rickhasen.bsky.social · Sep 10

I Spoke to NPR’s Fresh Air: “An election law expert weighs in on Trump’s effort to reshape our democracy” (Link to Audio) www.npr.org/2025/09/10/n... @npr.org @nprfreshair.bsky.social

An election law expert weighs in on Trump's effort to reshape our democracy

Before 2026's midterms, President Trump wants to ban mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines, and change voting rules. Legal expert Richard Hasen discusses the future of free and fair elections...

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Dan @dszyman.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thank you.

Dan @dszyman.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thanks for attending. You have my last name as Simon, can you correct it? It’s pronounced Simon but spelled Szyman.

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A. Torch @torcho.bsky.social · Aug 28

Happy birthday Percy Green. #stl

Activist Percy green with the Arch behind him, one of two activist that fought for minority workers on the Arch construction.

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Dan @dszyman.bsky.social · Aug 20

I need that shirt that Brian Munoz is wearing!

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Becky @stlbeckster.bsky.social · Jun 28

Y'all,
This morning I took quite possibly the greatest photo I've ever taken. I would've preferred cloudy skies, but the weather can't always be perfect here. #stl #photography

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · May 2

At the rate Trump is saving lives from fentanyl, death will cease to exist by August!

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Dan @dszyman.bsky.social · May 2

Cheers!

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Dan @dszyman.bsky.social · Apr 20

Okok

Dan @dszyman.bsky.social · Apr 20

I used to live on the 5700 block! Checking it out tomorrow

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Dan @dszyman.bsky.social · Apr 19

Which block?

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thatmillennialmom.bsky.social @thatmillennialmom.bsky.social · Apr 10

This also affects federal workers! Increasing their FERS payments and health care resulting in less take home pay. After years of no raises how is this fair? And now with tariff wars? This is a double cut to wages!!! #AFGE #union #feds #trump #congress

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · Apr 10

NEWS: The House narrowly voted to approve the GOP budget blueprint by a vote of 216-214, which aims to make massive cuts to Medicaid and give massive tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans.

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Dan @dszyman.bsky.social · Apr 5

West STL county #HandsOff

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Dan @dszyman.bsky.social · Apr 5

West STL county #HandsOff

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Federal Workers United @fedworkersunited.bsky.social · Apr 5

"Elon Musk is a Terrible President"

#HandsOff protestors in Lansing, Michigan

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · Mar 28

Stripping collective bargaining and union rights from workers across the federal government is the very definition of union busting — and a blatant attempt to silence us.

We will fight this outrageous attack on our members with every fiber of our collective being.

Screenshot of the AFL-CIO's statement condemning the Trump administration's executive order stripping collective bargaining and union rights from workers across the federal government.

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Dan @dszyman.bsky.social · Apr 1

Stand up!!! FIGHT BACK!

AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · Mar 31

When federal workers are under attack, what do we do?

STAND UP, FIGHT BACK! ✊

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · Mar 31

When federal workers are under attack, what do we do?

STAND UP, FIGHT BACK! ✊

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Dan @dszyman.bsky.social · Mar 16

The Khao Soi at Fork & Stix is one of the best dishes in St. Louis.

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Dan @dszyman.bsky.social · Mar 12

Stand up! Fight Back!

www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/h...

Federal Agency Dedicated to Mental Illness and Addiction Faces Huge Cuts

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has already closed offices and could see staff numbers reduced by 50 percent.

www.nytimes.com

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ProPublica @propublica.org · Mar 3

The last time Missouri took control of St. Louis’ police force, the Civil War was underway and the state’s secessionist-leaning leaders were trying to protect slavery and prevent officers from taking up arms against the Confederacy.

By @jeremykohler.bsky.social

Missouri GOP’s Effort to Take Over St. Louis Police Hearkens Back to Civil War

City officials say the state’s plan to wrest back control of the police department is an attempt by white conservatives to weaken Black political influence. It’s part of a broader pattern of Missouri…

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · Mar 4

Meet Tony Ruiz – a disabled Army veteran just fired from the Los Angeles VA.

He has a message for Donald Trump:

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