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Joan Seamster @jkseamster.bsky.social · 4d

I'm attending Progressive Turnout Project's event, “Postcard Writing Rally” - sign up now to join me! #DemocracyForward www.mobilize.us/ptp/event/85...

Postcard Writing Rally · Progressive Turnout Project

Join us ahead of our final Oct 24 mailing date to celebrate the collective activism of our tens of thousands of volunteers who helped us send 10,572,000 postcards to voters in 2025! During this Y...

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Joan Seamster @jkseamster.bsky.social · 6d

Trump’s Plan
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Trump's Plan

To invoke the Insurrection Act

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Joan Seamster @jkseamster.bsky.social · Sep 11

I'm attending Swing Blue Alliance's event, “Swing Blue Alliance Frontline Update” We'll be discussing two message testing research initiatives and what we plan to learn from voters. Sign up now to join me. www.mobilize.us/swingblueall...

Swing Blue Alliance Frontline Update · Swing Blue Alliance

_Join us for our monthly 30-minute Frontline Update_ We've crafted a focused agenda covering key priorities and top campaigns to keep you aligned with our mission. Dive in for a high-level overview o...

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Joan Seamster @jkseamster.bsky.social · Sep 8

I'm attending Virginia Grassroots's event, “Fearless Four Fundraiser - Four for Virginia” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/activist-aft...

Fearless Four Fundraiser - Four for Virginia · Cambridge Activist Afternoons

Catelin Drey’s 10-point special election win in Iowa proves it: Democrats can win when we invest early and organize smart. Let’s build the next Democratic wave of victory - in this moment - in Virgin...

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Joan Seamster @jkseamster.bsky.social · Jul 14

I'm also attending the No Kings's event, “One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism” - consider signing up now and joining me! www.mobilize.us/swingblueall...

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Talking Feds with Harry Litman @talkingfeds.bsky.social · Jul 14

In “ICE Age,” the latest @talkingfeds.bsky.social Contrarian episode, @normeisen.bsky.social; ‪@mikepod.bsky.social; @jenrubin.bsky.social dazzle in discussions of exposing the BBB; ICE’s abuses; DOJ’s over-the-top politicization; Bove nomination; Jackson; and a lot more. Link: bit.ly/ICEAgeTF

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Joan Seamster @jkseamster.bsky.social · Jul 14

I'm attending Indivisible's event, “How to Strengthen Democracy During Polarized Times” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/activist-aft...

How to Strengthen Democracy During Polarized Times · Cambridge Activist Afternoons

Resistance doesn't go on vacation. We are going virtual in July, so you can join from anywhere. (The zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the event) Join us for a discussion with ...

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Joan Seamster @jkseamster.bsky.social · Jun 20

I'm attending Swing Blue Alliance's event, “Swing Blue Alliance Frontline Update” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/swingblueall...

Swing Blue Alliance Frontline Update · Swing Blue Alliance

_Join us for our monthly 30-minute Frontline Update_ We've crafted a focused agenda covering key priorities and top campaigns to keep you aligned with our mission. Dive in for a high-level overview o...

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Joan Seamster @jkseamster.bsky.social · May 8

I'm attending Swing Blue Alliance's event, “Amplify Your Social Media Presence!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/swingblueall...

Amplify Your Social Media Presence! · Swing Blue Alliance

On April 1 we held a training session, Social Media for Activists, with SBA volunteer Christine Mohan. The session was packed with information and attendee feedback was very positive. So we asked Chri...

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Apr 9

Neurologists recommend 10 simple habits to help your brain stay mentally sharp.

10 Small Things Neurologists Wish You’d Do for Your Brain

Easy everyday habits can help keep you sharp. And it’s never too late to start them.

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Joan Seamster @jkseamster.bsky.social · Feb 27

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From Comedy to Brutality | Fintan O’Toole

In the 2020 disaster movie Greenland, the hero John Garrity (played by Gerard Butler), his wife (Morena Baccarin), and their young son are in a truck

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Joan Seamster @jkseamster.bsky.social · Jan 9

@maryseamster.bsky.social hello and welcome!

a small white dog is sitting in the back seat of a car looking out the window

ALT: a small white dog is sitting in the back seat of a car looking out the window

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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · Jan 5

Does anyone have a contact for Ann ? Would love to discuss with her the possibility of partnering with her to publish her cartoons exclusively on @bluesky

Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · Jan 4

Jeff Bezos never wanted this cartoon to become public.

He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.

Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.

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Joan Seamster @jkseamster.bsky.social · Dec 27

Rebecca’s comment about #habitsofthought resonated, especially in terms of historical perspective. This next era will challenge all of us to recognize our #habitsofthought and how they bring us into the present.

Joan Seamster @jkseamster.bsky.social · Dec 27

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ICYMI: Hope in dark times with Rebecca Solnit

Revisit our conversation with the activist, author, and philosopher of change on staying hopeful, and tending your garden

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LirtyDies @lirtydies.bsky.social · Dec 4

Nor the memes.

a man eating a bag of lays chips while looking out a window with the caption canada watching u.s. news

ALT: a man eating a bag of lays chips while looking out a window with the caption canada watching u.s. news

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