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Jennifer C

@thejenniwren.teamlh.social

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Content Director @demcastusa I taught rhetoric. Now I use it to fight fascism. English Prof-in-protest 1 mission: democracy, justice, inclusion, & equality for all Always Get In Good Trouble

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · Apr 23

Al Gore didn’t hold back: The Trump admin is “attacking the heart of truth,” twisting facts like the Nazis did in the 1930s. From climate denial to rewriting the Ukraine war, it’s all about power—not reality.
Gore warned the U.S. is under siege—and every former leader should speak out like he did.

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 9h

ICE in Chicago, smashing car windows, harassing, bullying and arresting women and young children.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8AP7TWr/

#chicago #AbolishICE #ChicagoUnderSiege #StopTheRaid #chicagoraid

TikTok video by Tammy

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 9h

Stripping away hard-fought benefits from those who dedicated their lives to our communities isn’t “fiscal responsibility”—it’s a cruel betrayal. New Jersey deserves leaders who respect workers, not politicians who balance budgets on the backs of retirees.
#VoteNJ for Mikie Sherrill

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 9h

Últimos días para registrarte y votar en estas elecciones. La fecha límite es el 14 de octubre. No te quedes fuera, participa y haz que te escuchen.

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Larry Tenney @larrytenney.bsky.social · 9h

Despite the vaccine conspiracies & skepticism spread by his incompetent health czar

Donald Trump got a Covid vaccination last week

Watch what they do, not what they say!

GET YOUR Flu, Pneumonia, RSV, Covid & Shingles vaccines! 💉

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 9h

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 9h

Airports should play public-service announcements for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals instead

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

A new Noem video is being played at airports trashing Democrats.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 9h

tl;dr the case doesn't even rise to the level of bullshit

Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 15h

NYT reports that Letitia James’s great niece lives in the home that is the subject of the indictment.

The niece reportedly testified before a *different* grand jury, telling them that she had lived there for many years without paying rent. James visits regularly.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Letitia James
Indictment
Read the Indictment
Timeline of Conflict
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But in June, IMs. Thompson testified to a grand
jury in Norfolk that she had lived in the house for years and that she did not pay rent, a person familiar with her testimony said. She was not asked to testify again, and the grand jury that voted to indict Ms. James was not seated in Norfolk, but in Alexandria.
The specter of Mr. Trump's revenge campaign has so far overshadowed the facts of the case, given how he has pushed for Ms. James's punishment. For years, he has railed against her on social media, calling her a "crook" and
"corrunt" Last month. he also appointed Ms.

for a peaceful life after years of turbulence in several cities.
The family, Nakia Thompson and her children, have lived at the address ever since, according to two people familiar with the home, and until this week, the plan for a more lacid existence had largely gone as expected. Several times a year, the people said, a great-aunt who had purchased the house in 2020 with Ms.
Thompson in mind would come for an extended stay.
This week, with the filing of court papers some 200 miles north, the plan came to an abrupt end.
The great-aunt - Letitia James, the New York attorney general - was indicted by President Trump's Justice Department. The yellow house,

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Charles Ghoul-ba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 9h

A quick reminder of what the whole #ACA tax credit fuss looks like visually.

This example is for my own family here in Oakland County, Michigan (middle-aged couple w/1 college-age son). 1/

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Bock Sam @bocksam.bsky.social · 13h

You never know where you will find a reminder of the No Kings events next weekend!!! #SalemNoKings

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BeSeriousUSA 🐝 @beserioususa.bsky.social · 15h

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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 15h

Seriously, @nytimes.com ? Participating in the raid on Iran? Blowing up Venezuelan and Columbian boats? This is peacemaking abroad? Do better.

Ny times headline:

The Trump Split Screen: A Peacemaker Abroad, a Retribution Campaign at Home

President Trump’s dueling personas were on display this week, providing endless ammunition to his allies and his enemies alike.

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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 14h

🧵Billionaire Marc Benioff built a tower that dominates the San Francisco skyline like a giant dick. Apparently he aspires to be a giant dick himself. Crime is way down in San Francisco. No need for Trump to send troops and spread authoritarianism.

Salesforce Tower, visible all over San Francisco and known affectionately as the giant penis.

NYT headline

Marc Benioff Says Trump Should Send Guard Troops to San Francisco

Mr. Benioff, the Salesforce C.E.O. and owner of Time magazine, once supported Hillary Clinton and a business tax for homeless services. Now he’s fully behind Donald Trump

Table of crime rate change from 2024 to 2025 in a number of American cities. San Francisco dropped 14% in violent crime and 29% in property crime.

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 14h

Listen to Robert De Niro “King Donald The First. F*ck that.”

October 18, aawe RISE to say #NoKings

LFG! social.demcast.com/s/VXbu4Vbe

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DemCast USA @demcast.com · 18h

Before you hit the streets- join the know your rights, protest safety, and de-escalation training on 10/15/25 at 7 PM ET.

Together, let’s send a clear message: the people will not be silenced. act.aclu.org/a/no-kings-k...

No Kings: Protest Safety, Know Your Rights & De-Escalation Training 10/15

I'm attending this event - sign up now to join me!

act.aclu.org

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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 18h

The stakes are high & the time is now! Next Saturday join millions of Americans in 1000s of communities across the country.

The 47 regimes militarized crackdown on dissent is a threat to our very democracy. Be brave, speak out!

Oct 18 we stand against autocracy & we send a LOUD message: #NoKings

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 19h

Attention! Share everywhere. There is a fake "Stop Ice" app. It's trying to ensnare people to enter their information, so they can go after them. I don't know whether it was created by ICE, or someone else, but that doesn't matter.
Do NOT use stopice./org.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry @chshumanists.bsky.social · 2d

“Books and ideas are the most effective weapons against intolerance and ignorance." -Lyndon B Johnson #1stAmendment #BannedBooksWeek #Censorship #IntellectualFreedom

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Silver Spring Progressive Action @sspaction1.bsky.social · 16h

The Nov election’s near! Help flip the VA Governor seat & grow the House of Delegates. Join our phone bank on 10/13 at 6:30pm ET to call VA voters & support @abigailspanberger.com & @staceycarrollva.bsky.social. Let’s make VA bluer! Sign up:

www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

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Keys for Liberty @demskeys.bsky.social · 15h

Johnson recently used his privilege to help spread propaganda about DC needing the National Guard with false claims about arson and murder.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/30/b...

He Plagiarized and Promoted Falsehoods. The White House Embraces Him.

www.nytimes.com

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Keys for Liberty @demskeys.bsky.social · 15h

Paid for Pushing Kremlin Talking Points

Benny Johnson was one of 3 SM influencers "duped" into taking millions of dollars from a Russian influence operation that meshes with conservative wedge issues.

He has a place of privilege in the White House press room, which includes being called on first.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Pam Bondi held a news conference today with right-wing influencer Benny Johnson to highlight a threat made against him

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 15h

Acceso a salud para todos significa bienestar para nuestras familias. Mikie Sherrill lucha para que la atención médica sea accesible y justa. Vota este 4 de noviembre.

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Peggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 15h

The Election Assistance Commission is considering making proof of citizenship a requirement to vote in federal elections.
Public comments need to be submitted by 10/20/25. Please write to EAC to submit your comments. It's easy! Just click on the link below:

www.regulations.gov/document/EAC...

a woman says your vote is your power in a purple jacket

ALT: a woman says your vote is your power in a purple jacket

media.tenor.com

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Larry Tenney @larrytenney.bsky.social · 14h

The majority of hardworking families hurt by cuts to Affordable Care live in Red Districts/States

Once again for those in the back...

🗣️ THE MAJORITY OF HARD WORKING FAMILIES HURT BY CUTS TO AFFORDABLE CARE LIVE IN RED DISTRICTS/STATES

arielwest1987.bsky.social @arielwest1987.bsky.social · 16h

Do you think people get it that Trump and GOP really do want to screw them?

Obamacare Enrollment by State: Most Enrollees Live in Republican Areas (Gift Article)

Millions of Americans depend on Obamacare. Here's where they live.

www.nytimes.com

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Larry Tenney @larrytenney.bsky.social · 17h

🤞🏻
National Coming Out Day
☮️ 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

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