@elihuroberts.bsky.social
Writer, storyteller, dabble in art & music. Fan of democracy & human rights. Pro-union. I’ve seen the Gulf of Mexico in person. No tyrants, no dictators, no oligarchs, no kings. Tax the rich. Slava Ukraini! Long live the fighters everywhere! Likes ≠ Like.
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The Origins of Modern Day Policing
Learn about the history of modern day policing in the U.S., home to the world’s largest prison population and highest per-capita incarceration rate.
naacp.org
For ppl who may not know the history of policing in the US plz take a few minutes to read the NAACP’s page on the subject.
“The origins of modern-day policing can be traced back to the "Slave Patrol."”
#resist, #organize, #oppose, #protest, #Paramount, #stopICE
naacp.org/find-resourc....
“The origins of modern-day policing can be traced back to the "Slave Patrol."”
#resist, #organize, #oppose, #protest, #Paramount, #stopICE
naacp.org/find-resourc....
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This is def worth a read and do follow her if you don’t already!
So, Aftyn Behn lost. And, I want to be crystal clear, that was expected.
Mark Green won the seat by 21 points back in November, and Trump won the district by 22. This is one of, if not the reddest district in Tennessee. We’ve been doing REALLY well this year,
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Mark Green won the seat by 21 points back in November, and Trump won the district by 22. This is one of, if not the reddest district in Tennessee. We’ve been doing REALLY well this year,
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December 3, 2025 at 11:09 PM
This is def worth a read and do follow her if you don’t already!
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Jacob Frey: "We are here to respond to credible reports relaying that there are as many as 100 federal agents that will be deployed to the Twin Cities with a specific focus on targeting our Somali community. To our Somali community -- we love you and we stand with you. That commitment is rock solid"
December 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Jacob Frey: "We are here to respond to credible reports relaying that there are as many as 100 federal agents that will be deployed to the Twin Cities with a specific focus on targeting our Somali community. To our Somali community -- we love you and we stand with you. That commitment is rock solid"
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ATTN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES: The VA sent out an announcement with a link for employees to self-report their disabilities. I wouldn’t do this if I were you. They’ll likely use it to discriminate against you.
December 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
ATTN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES: The VA sent out an announcement with a link for employees to self-report their disabilities. I wouldn’t do this if I were you. They’ll likely use it to discriminate against you.
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📢 Attend the last public meeting before Atlanta Public Schools votes to close schools!
Nothing is final until the board votes, so please come speak up for the schools in your community! 🗣️
📲 https://bit.ly/3Wx0QXN
Nothing is final until the board votes, so please come speak up for the schools in your community! 🗣️
📲 https://bit.ly/3Wx0QXN
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
📢 Attend the last public meeting before Atlanta Public Schools votes to close schools!
Nothing is final until the board votes, so please come speak up for the schools in your community! 🗣️
📲 https://bit.ly/3Wx0QXN
Nothing is final until the board votes, so please come speak up for the schools in your community! 🗣️
📲 https://bit.ly/3Wx0QXN
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You have the right to record ICE.
You have the right to film any operation happening in public as long as you do not interfere or impede it.
Your camera is proof, but keep a safe distance. KEEP RECORDING.
You have the right to film any operation happening in public as long as you do not interfere or impede it.
Your camera is proof, but keep a safe distance. KEEP RECORDING.
December 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
You have the right to record ICE.
You have the right to film any operation happening in public as long as you do not interfere or impede it.
Your camera is proof, but keep a safe distance. KEEP RECORDING.
You have the right to film any operation happening in public as long as you do not interfere or impede it.
Your camera is proof, but keep a safe distance. KEEP RECORDING.
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What, do you suppose, are the chances that this data won’t be stolen by criminals, or state sponsored criminals? Or maybe it just be sold off into the grey market ad tech industry?
A Vast Camera System Now Feeds Information to Police on Drivers Across the US truthout.org/articles/a-v...
A Vast Camera System Now Feeds Information to Police on Drivers Across the US
Flock cameras have been called invasive, insecure, and unconstitutional. Can a grassroots movement beat them back?
truthout.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
What, do you suppose, are the chances that this data won’t be stolen by criminals, or state sponsored criminals? Or maybe it just be sold off into the grey market ad tech industry?
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Andrew Ross Sorkin just asked Palantir Alex Karp about masked ICE agents dragging mothers and kids away. "At Palantir, we are on the side of working class Americans."
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
DealBook Summit Live Updates: G.M. Leader Vows to Keep Improving Fuel Efficiency
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Andrew Ross Sorkin just asked Palantir Alex Karp about masked ICE agents dragging mothers and kids away. "At Palantir, we are on the side of working class Americans."
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...
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ekko astral’s #spotifywrapped message for 2025. thank you AI for all you bring to us!
December 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
ekko astral’s #spotifywrapped message for 2025. thank you AI for all you bring to us!
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Apparently they're not getting the message: We don't want AI Preemption in the NDAA, nor do we want mandatory online ID.
Here's the people to contact about it: Do it daily, that's what they understand.
Owing to text-limits, I've enclosed the bulk of the message here.
Please share
Here's the people to contact about it: Do it daily, that's what they understand.
Owing to text-limits, I've enclosed the bulk of the message here.
Please share
December 3, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Apparently they're not getting the message: We don't want AI Preemption in the NDAA, nor do we want mandatory online ID.
Here's the people to contact about it: Do it daily, that's what they understand.
Owing to text-limits, I've enclosed the bulk of the message here.
Please share
Here's the people to contact about it: Do it daily, that's what they understand.
Owing to text-limits, I've enclosed the bulk of the message here.
Please share
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This is the right take. Apocalyptic rural numbers that probably means the senate is 100% in play.
yeah if these are the kinds of political swings we're getting in Trump country the Republicans are beyond screwed for the midterms
December 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
This is the right take. Apocalyptic rural numbers that probably means the senate is 100% in play.
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Aftyn Behn is the real deal. We see you. We hear you. We are with you. It is not done.
December 3, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Aftyn Behn is the real deal. We see you. We hear you. We are with you. It is not done.
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Yes and the shift is palpable in the room. Aftyn, her campaign, the press, the canvassers… we all know it’s different this time. Don’t count us out!
December 3, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Yes and the shift is palpable in the room. Aftyn, her campaign, the press, the canvassers… we all know it’s different this time. Don’t count us out!
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i think this is the first time i’ve seen the “even though they lost they actually won” headline construction used for democrats
Despite loss, Democrats overperformed in bright red Tennessee House race
Aftyn Behn is on pace to significantly outperform Vice President Kamala Harris in the Nashville area district Tuesday night.
www.politico.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:09 AM
i think this is the first time i’ve seen the “even though they lost they actually won” headline construction used for democrats
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Fortunately for Republicans, it’s not as though the economy is going to be weaker, healthcare costs higher, or Trump even more unhinged & unpopular next Fall
"Tonight is a sign that 2026 is going to be a bitch of an election cycle," one House Republican said. "Republicans can survive if we play team and the Trump administration officials play smart. Neither is certain." www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Despite loss, Democrats overperformed in bright red Tennessee House race
Aftyn Behn is on pace to significantly outperform Vice President Kamala Harris in the Nashville area district Tuesday night.
www.politico.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Fortunately for Republicans, it’s not as though the economy is going to be weaker, healthcare costs higher, or Trump even more unhinged & unpopular next Fall
🔔 I’m attending this meeting tomorrow at 3:00 PM EST—join me! This should be interesting given #Dem flips & over performance in bright red districts last night. Sign up via the link below ⬇️
#Resist, #Activism, #BlueWave, #FightFascism, #NoKings, #Indivisible
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
#Resist, #Activism, #BlueWave, #FightFascism, #NoKings, #Indivisible
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
What’s the Plan? A Weekly Discussion with Indivisible’s Co-Founders · Indivisible
The onslaught of news, the chaos coming out of the White House – it’s all meant to overwhelm us. It’s a deliberate strategy to sow confusion and make us believe we are powerless to fight back.
The an...
www.mobilize.us
December 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🔔 I’m attending this meeting tomorrow at 3:00 PM EST—join me! This should be interesting given #Dem flips & over performance in bright red districts last night. Sign up via the link below ⬇️
#Resist, #Activism, #BlueWave, #FightFascism, #NoKings, #Indivisible
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
#Resist, #Activism, #BlueWave, #FightFascism, #NoKings, #Indivisible
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Goodnight Bluesky. Sleep tight. Dream of a better tomorrow.
#Resist, #FreeSpeech, #DueProcess, #NoKings, #NoBloodForOil, #Democracy, #Epstein, #WorkersOverBillionaires, #FightFascism, #AbolishICE, #EatTheRich, #Peace, #Love, #Hope, #DollyParton, #9to5
youtu.be/UbxUSsFXYo4
#Resist, #FreeSpeech, #DueProcess, #NoKings, #NoBloodForOil, #Democracy, #Epstein, #WorkersOverBillionaires, #FightFascism, #AbolishICE, #EatTheRich, #Peace, #Love, #Hope, #DollyParton, #9to5
youtu.be/UbxUSsFXYo4
Dolly Parton - 9 To 5 (Official Video)
YouTube video by DollyPartonVEVO
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Goodnight Bluesky. Sleep tight. Dream of a better tomorrow.
#Resist, #FreeSpeech, #DueProcess, #NoKings, #NoBloodForOil, #Democracy, #Epstein, #WorkersOverBillionaires, #FightFascism, #AbolishICE, #EatTheRich, #Peace, #Love, #Hope, #DollyParton, #9to5
youtu.be/UbxUSsFXYo4
#Resist, #FreeSpeech, #DueProcess, #NoKings, #NoBloodForOil, #Democracy, #Epstein, #WorkersOverBillionaires, #FightFascism, #AbolishICE, #EatTheRich, #Peace, #Love, #Hope, #DollyParton, #9to5
youtu.be/UbxUSsFXYo4
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A UK female spitfire pilot, 1944, known as a ferry pilot, delivering newly manufactured aircrafts from the factory to airfields #WomensArt
November 28, 2025 at 7:10 AM
A UK female spitfire pilot, 1944, known as a ferry pilot, delivering newly manufactured aircrafts from the factory to airfields #WomensArt
The fighters remind us how to fight & what is worth fighting for. They show our adversaries that their wins won’t be easy, changing the calculus of their cooperation with a regime that wants to crush us all. I am grateful for fighters like Aftyn & look forward to what the future holds.
Tonight, we did something everyone counted out. We proved to a nation that states like Tennessee are still worth fighting for. The margin was close, and that can only be attributed to the thousands of volunteers who showed out. This is just the beginning.
December 3, 2025 at 5:10 AM
The fighters remind us how to fight & what is worth fighting for. They show our adversaries that their wins won’t be easy, changing the calculus of their cooperation with a regime that wants to crush us all. I am grateful for fighters like Aftyn & look forward to what the future holds.
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Tonight, we did something everyone counted out. We proved to a nation that states like Tennessee are still worth fighting for. The margin was close, and that can only be attributed to the thousands of volunteers who showed out. This is just the beginning.
December 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Tonight, we did something everyone counted out. We proved to a nation that states like Tennessee are still worth fighting for. The margin was close, and that can only be attributed to the thousands of volunteers who showed out. This is just the beginning.
STAY IN LINE!
Polls close at 7 PM! If you are in line before 7 PM, you can still vote!
Call 1-833-DEM-VOTE if you have any problems.
Polls close at 7 PM! If you are in line before 7 PM, you can still vote!
Call 1-833-DEM-VOTE if you have any problems.
December 3, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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STAY IN LINE!
Polls close at 7 PM! If you are in line before 7 PM, you can still vote!
Call 1-833-DEM-VOTE if you have any problems.
Polls close at 7 PM! If you are in line before 7 PM, you can still vote!
Call 1-833-DEM-VOTE if you have any problems.
December 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
STAY IN LINE!
Polls close at 7 PM! If you are in line before 7 PM, you can still vote!
Call 1-833-DEM-VOTE if you have any problems.
Polls close at 7 PM! If you are in line before 7 PM, you can still vote!
Call 1-833-DEM-VOTE if you have any problems.
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TENNESSEE:
TODAY IS ELECTION DAY
POLLS OPEN 7AM TIL 7PM
Questions, or trouble at the polls?
Call VOTER HOTLINE: 1-833-DEM-VOTE
NEED A RIDE TO VOTE OR WANT TO PROVIDE RIDES?
CONTACT [email protected]
VOTE AFTYN FOR CONGRESS!
TODAY IS ELECTION DAY
POLLS OPEN 7AM TIL 7PM
Questions, or trouble at the polls?
Call VOTER HOTLINE: 1-833-DEM-VOTE
NEED A RIDE TO VOTE OR WANT TO PROVIDE RIDES?
CONTACT [email protected]
VOTE AFTYN FOR CONGRESS!
December 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
TENNESSEE:
TODAY IS ELECTION DAY
POLLS OPEN 7AM TIL 7PM
Questions, or trouble at the polls?
Call VOTER HOTLINE: 1-833-DEM-VOTE
NEED A RIDE TO VOTE OR WANT TO PROVIDE RIDES?
CONTACT [email protected]
VOTE AFTYN FOR CONGRESS!
TODAY IS ELECTION DAY
POLLS OPEN 7AM TIL 7PM
Questions, or trouble at the polls?
Call VOTER HOTLINE: 1-833-DEM-VOTE
NEED A RIDE TO VOTE OR WANT TO PROVIDE RIDES?
CONTACT [email protected]
VOTE AFTYN FOR CONGRESS!
#Tennessee, #TN-07, #TN7:
Listen to #AOC👇 & #Vote #Aftyn today! Polls are open until 7:00 PM CT and if you’re in line stay in line — your vote will still count. Every vote matters!
An Aftyn Behn win will throw a wrench in the corrupt #GOP plan for #midterms & #P2025. #LFG!
youtu.be/n6LGrCt4bPA
Listen to #AOC👇 & #Vote #Aftyn today! Polls are open until 7:00 PM CT and if you’re in line stay in line — your vote will still count. Every vote matters!
An Aftyn Behn win will throw a wrench in the corrupt #GOP plan for #midterms & #P2025. #LFG!
youtu.be/n6LGrCt4bPA
Aftyn Behn for Tennessee's 7th. | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
YouTube video by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Tennessee polls close at 7 PM CT. If you’re in line when polls close, stay in line. Your vote will count. LFG!
December 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Tennessee polls close at 7 PM CT. If you’re in line when polls close, stay in line. Your vote will count. LFG!