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Shelley English

@shelleyenglish.bsky.social

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Proud mom of three men and a cat named Brian. Ex-Democratic political operative, ex-NYC.gov employee, ex-working artist, almost ex-shrink.

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Shelley English @shelleyenglish.bsky.social · Nov 23

A message to parents of children 0-18: Break your addiction to social media and screen life.

If you are focused on the screen, you’ll miss the moments you can’t get back.
Stay present, or you’ll miss it.

Mother smiling with infant in her arms, without the distraction of screens.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1h

tfw your 1,000-word tweets aren't working

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1h

Mamdani: "I just want to speak directly to the president. I will not be a mayor like Mayor Adams who will call you to stay out of jail. I won't be a disgraced governor like Andrew Cuomo who will call you to ask how to win this election. I can do those things on my own."

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Jen Taub @jentaub.bsky.social · 2h

They are not children. These men are adults. If you care about children release the Epstein files.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 2h

A Portland mother was violently pushed to the ground and has since been transported across state lines. Her husband has no idea when they’ll hear from her again. trib.al/89dsyj8

Woman Arrested While Playing “Ghostbusters” on Clarinet at ICE Protest

Oriana Korol has since been transported across state lines, and her husband has no idea when they’ll hear from her again.

trib.al

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Shelley English @shelleyenglish.bsky.social · 2h

And please: Don’t be scared off by the GOP script you hear parroted on every MSM news program.

TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 2h

Are you participating in a nokings.org rally on Saturday, 10/18? Here are some helpful tips to get your messages across in safe, peaceful, and joyous ways.

NO KINGS
Top 10 Rally Reminders
Lead with Love, Not Anger.
Focus your energy on what you stand for, not what you stand against. Anger fades;
compassion lasts.
Look Out for One Another.
Offer water, a smile, or friendly chat to someone nearby. Check on families, elders, and people with mobility needs.
Smile and Greet Others.
Say hello, wave, or share a word of encouragement. Small acts of friendliness build community trust and lower tension.
Celebrate Families and Kids.
Keep the atmosphere family-friendly, and invite children to join in with chants and songs-joyful ways to express civic pride.
Lift Your Voice with Positivity.
Joy is contagious. The more you smile, sing, and stay grounded, the safer and stronger everyone around you feels.
Keep It Clean and Respectful.
Leave our rally space as beautiful as you found it-or better. Treat it with respect, care, and gratitude for peace.
Make Your Sign Speak Peace.
Choose messages that uplift-creative, clever, values-based signs draw attention without aggression or profanity.
Be Mindful of Words & Tone.
Speak with kindness, even when disagreeing. Avoid insults, sarcasm, or chants that demean others.
Model Nonviolence in Every Action.
If confronted, breathe, stay calm, and step back. Do not engage or argue, alert a Guardian in an orange vest.
Carry Joy Beyond the Rally.
After the event, share stories, photos, and reflections that highlight unity and courage-show the world what peaceful power looks like.

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Mad_as_hell (Maddie) @maddie-says.bsky.social · 3h

Bessent's wealth insulates him from understanding the struggles of ordinary citizens. American history should be required for anyone working in the government, especially those who are wealthy.

#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6h

Bessent: "No kings equals no paychecks"

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2h

Meta has removed a Chicago ICE-tracking Facebook page.

The move follows Apple and Google removing ICE activity tracking apps from their app stores.

The removals came after a demand from Trump’s DOJ.

Once again, Big Tech is bending the knee to our tyrant-in-chief to protect its bottom line.

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Shelley English @shelleyenglish.bsky.social · 2h

I appreciate your effort, but DJT couldn’t care less about the “afterlife”. He only cares about his body in this life as a dominant alpha male cutting deals with Strong men, surrounding himself with yes men and blonde buxom women, and obsessively acquiring more and material possessions.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 2h

The Trump administration is trying to expand presidential firing authority to justify its dismissal of certain career government workers, including agency judges and attorneys.

This should concern every American.

Trump Tests Long-Held Protections in Broad Quest to Fire Workers

The Trump administration is expanding its push to empower the president to fire federal employees at will despite their legal protections against being removed without cause.

news.bgov.com

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Shelley English @shelleyenglish.bsky.social · 2h

www.qasimrashid.com/p/how-does-i...

Profound respect for @qasimrashid.com.

How Does It Feel To Have Remained Silent?

An Open Letter to Those In Power Who Silently Watched Genocide And Said Nothing

www.qasimrashid.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

Q: This has been reported for a while. Cory Mills was accused of beating a girlfriend in his DC apt. Are you concerned about these allegations?

JOHNSON: You have to ask Rep. Mills about that. He's been a faithful colleague. I don't know the details. Let's talk about things that are really serious

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Moms Demand Action @momsdemand.bsky.social · 7h

🚨 ACTION ALERT: While the government is shut down, House Republicans are conspiring to push through a vote on a dangerous federal Concealed Carry Mandate that would allow people from other states to carry hidden, loaded guns in your community, even if your state’s laws would legally block them.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22h

Q: Politico reported on a group chat of young Republicans. Does this just reflect some bad apples?

HOCHUL: Some bad apples? These are the future of the GOP. This is so vile it's hard to find the words to put into context ... there's gotta be consequences ... this bullshit has to stop.

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Shelley English @shelleyenglish.bsky.social · 15h

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 1d

If men with guns and masks tried to pull me out of my car, I'd fight back. Courts should reject any claims by the government that this is aggression by the person being detained, resisting arrest, or that they're a flight risk.

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Andrea Devon @andreadevon.bsky.social · 19h

SWEAR HER IN‼️🔥

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Mario Romero @trueblueamerican2.bsky.social · 16h

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Federal Judges From Coast To Coast Are Standing Strong Against Trump's Lawlessness

YouTube video by Glenn Kirschner

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 17h

AZ AG Mayes: If I have to, I’ll take Speaker Johnson to court. There's no legitimate reason for him to refuse to swear her in right now. And it's not fair for Mike Johnson to be holding the state of Arizona hostage because he doesn't want to release the Epstein files.

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Aunty Em @everycourthouse.bsky.social · 20h

So, China is buying soy beans from Argentina instead of America but we are giving Argentina billions of dollars? Also, Argentinians have free healthcare but Americans do not and our government is now shut down because it doesn’t have enough money to give Americans even a discount on healthcare?

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Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 22h

A judge has granted the reigning Miss United States and FL GOP committee member a restraining order against her ex, FL Congressman Cory Mills.

Judge grants ex-girlfriend restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills

A Florida judge said Rep. Cory Mills had cyberstalked an ex-girlfriend and bared the lawmaker from going near her residence or workplace or referencing her on social media.

www.orlandosentinel.com

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Hart Cunningham @hpsc24.bsky.social · 18h

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 22h

X post today from Homeland Security @DHSgov that says "Remigrate."
3:06 PM · Oct 14, 2025

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 22h

Trump is saying the quiet part out loud: he sent a $20B taxpayer-financed bailout to help his far-right buddy Milei cling to power.

Meanwhile our government is shut down, public servants aren't getting paid & we're barreling toward a Trump-made health care crisis. Sounds like Argentina First to me.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump on Milei: "If he loses, we will not be generous with Argentina."

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Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 19h

Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 17h

JUST IN: Kansas Young Republicans were deactivated after a Politico investigation uncovered racist messages in a group chat among young GOP members.

Chair Alex Dwyer reportedly reacted to “Great. I love Hitler” with a smiley face and heart-reacted to a message about killing political opponents

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