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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1d

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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Jane Fonda Climate PAC (JanePAC) @janeclimatepac.bsky.social · 2h

Last month Representative-elect and JanePAC climate champ @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social won her special election to represent AZ-07. Yesterday, her election was certified by Arizona’s Sec. of State. She's 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 waiting to be sworn into Congress by Speaker Johnson.

Swear her in — NOW!

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sarahlanepdx.bsky.social @sarahlanepdx.bsky.social · 18h

We need stronger, better climate representation in Colorado! So thrilled JanePAC is supporting these fierce champions who will speak truth to power, and fight back against corporate polluters who are poisoning the community of Commerce City.

Jane Fonda Climate PAC (JanePAC) @janeclimatepac.bsky.social · 22h

Here are more climate champions that we're fired up to elect in #Colorado!

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Kathy Griffin @kathygriffin.bsky.social · 20h

Elections aren’t every 4 years or every 2 years, they’re every year. In California we have a special election for prop 50 and it’s a YES. If Texas can gerrymander then we should be able to. I know my comments will be filled with bots, but I won’t be intimidated. Our democracy is vanishing❤️

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 2d

Just voted YES on PROP 50!! Make sure to vote early! THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE!

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Jane Fonda Climate PAC (JanePAC) @janeclimatepac.bsky.social · 9d

Who's ready to elect @debhaalandnm.bsky.social as Governor of #NewMexico? 🎉🎉 Here at JanePAC, we're so excited to endorse her campaign — and when you look at Deb's #Climate record, it's not hard to see why. 🧵1/4

Help JanePAC Elect Climate Champion Deb Haaland!

New Mexico deserves Deb! Donate $5, $10 or whatever you can

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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 11d

LETS DO THIS

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Jane Fonda Climate PAC (JanePAC) @janeclimatepac.bsky.social · 13d

She’s really a force to be reckoned with! Big thanks to @latimes.com for highlighting @janefonda.com's work with JanePAC to fight Big Oil and save our planet. Last year, we backed 154 campaigns, giving ~$700K directly to campaigns and raising an additional $1.1M for candidates. 👇

Jane Fonda, derided as ‘Hanoi Jane’ and a traitor during the Vietnam War, is a modern-day force in Democratic politics

social.janepac.com

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sarahlanepdx.bsky.social @sarahlanepdx.bsky.social · 16d

Street closures everywhere. They're selling antifa veggies and antifa fruits. I even saw a vendor with antifa bagels. Stay safe out there!

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sarahlanepdx.bsky.social @sarahlanepdx.bsky.social · 17d

War-ravaged farmer's market in Portland, Oregon today.

sarahlanepdx.bsky.social @sarahlanepdx.bsky.social · 18d

I'm heading to the farmer's market, it's also sunny out, please pray for me!

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sarahlanepdx.bsky.social @sarahlanepdx.bsky.social · 18d

Apparently I live in a "war-ravaged" city full of antifa farmer's markets, antifa food trucks, antifa hiking trails, antifa parks and antifa bookstores. Heading to the farmer's market soon, please pray for me!

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 19d

More people should be talking about this.

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Jane Fonda Climate PAC (JanePAC) @janeclimatepac.bsky.social · 20d

ICYMI: JanePAC candidate and fierce climate champion @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social won her special election in Arizona's 7th CD!

That means that Adelita will be the 218th vote in the US House to sign onto the discharge petition to release the Epstein files.

Adelita Grijalva wins US House special election in Arizona, delivering decisive signature for Epstein files push | CNN Politics

Democrat Adelita Grijalva has won a special election in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, which will deliver the decisive signature to the push for a vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein case files...

www.cnn.com

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 21d

Uruguay, y'all. I been sayin.

He got an entire country running on clean energy. Can he do it again?

Ramón Méndez Galain helped Uruguay decarbonize its grid in just five years, with 98 percent of its energy coming from renewable sources.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 22d

More than 1800 detainees are missing after the closure of Alligator Alcatraz. Their families and lawyers can’t find them and they’ve vanished from the ICE database. Feels like this should be a much bigger story www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

Hundreds of Alligator Alcatraz detainees drop off the grid after leaving site

As of the end of August, the whereabouts of two-thirds of more than 1,800 men detained at Alligator Alcatraz during the month of July could not be determined by the Miami Herald.

www.miamiherald.com

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 26d

Nearly 150 members of the 193 that make up the United Nations have already recognized Palestinian statehood.

Oregon lawmaker leads call for U.S. to recognize Palestine as a state

Nearly 150 members of the 193 that make up the United Nations have already recognized Palestinian statehood.

www.oregonlive.com

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Jane Fonda Climate PAC (JanePAC) @janeclimatepac.bsky.social · 26d

The jokes would write themselves, if jokes were still allowed. JanePAC stands with you, @jimmykimmel.com and every artist speaking truth to power.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 27d

A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say.

This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.

All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.

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sarahlanepdx.bsky.social @sarahlanepdx.bsky.social · 27d

It's not hard for those of us who have been working in elections to understand what happened last cycle. And we sure as hell didn't lose because some Dem cared about climate change. You know who wins elections? The campaigns who can turn out the base to vote.

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sarahlanepdx.bsky.social @sarahlanepdx.bsky.social · 27d

Is this quote a joke??

“The folks who are most to blame about Trump are the ones who pushed Democrats to take indefensible positions,” Mr. Jentleson

David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 28d

Not the Onion, the NYT.
"New Group Wants to Stop Politicians From Listening to Groups (Except for This New Group)"

A New Democratic Think Tank Wants to Curb the Influence of Liberal Groups

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 28d

Cal Raleigh had himself a NIGHT 👏

◽ HR No. 55 surpassed Mickey Mantle for the most home runs in a single season by a switch-hitter
◽ HR No. 56 tied Ken Griffey Jr. for the Mariners’ single-season franchise record

www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · Sep 15

Anyway, I refuse to be silenced. Washington Post can fire me, but, my pen and my voice will only get sharper from here.

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Covering Climate Now @coveringclimatenow.org · Sep 13

“Fossil fuel companies spent millions of dollars getting Trump elected last year; one report from the advocacy group Climate Power puts the total number at $445 million.”

By @mollytaft.com at @wired.com www.wired.com/story/us-tax...

US Taxpayers Will Pay Billions in New Fossil Fuel Subsidies Thanks to the Big Beautiful Bill

A report finds that President Trump’s flagship legislation will grant $40 billion in new subsidies to the oil and gas industry over the next decade.

www.wired.com

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Jane Fonda Climate PAC (JanePAC) @janeclimatepac.bsky.social · Sep 13

In oil and gas producing states, we need more local leaders who are willing to fight for a sustainable future for their communities.

That's why we're proudly supporting @jakemarsing.bsky.social for City Council in Longmont, CO.

Endorsement graphic for Jake Marsing for City Council in Longmont, CO.

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