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Joe Beltran

@vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social

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Gen X | Left-Leaning Advocate | Proud Supporter of BLM, LGBTQIA+ Rights, Reproductive Freedom & Workers’ Unions | Pro-Equality, Pro-Justice, Pro-People | Fighting for a better future for all!

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Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Apr 1

That ridiculous Trump shirt I saw at the grocery store inspired me to create my own designs. Now available on Teepublic! Link in bio. #PoliticalMerch #AntiTrump #Teepublic #ProgressiveDesigns

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Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · 3h

Because of the Republican Government Shutdown, SNAP benefits may end Nov 1. I’m building a list of food resources nationwide. Email info to [email protected] — include name, site, state & area served. No one’s coming to save us — we save each other. #VegasJoePolitics

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · 26d

Just finished 107 Days by Kamala Harris. Part 1 of my thoughts: it’s more than campaign memoir—it’s a look inside urgency, chaos & impossible decisions after Biden’s collapse. With more time, Harris could’ve reshaped the race. #Politics #Election2024

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · 27d

Vance blames the left for political violence. Please. The left isn’t telling white supremacists to “stand by” or calling journalists the “enemy of the people.” That’s Trump. Since the golden escalator, he’s fueled hate, division, and violence. Vance knows it—he’s just covering for him.

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · 27d

Trump is sending 200 National Guard troops to Portland, calling it a “war zone.” In reality, it’s residents resisting his goon squad. This is a distraction from GOP chaos: Epstein files, a looming shutdown, and a sinking economy. We must fight authoritarianism and call out corruption.

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · 28d

Republicans control the House, Senate & WH, but blame Dems for a shutdown over their own budget. Dems are right to hold firm on ACA subsidies—millions rely on them. Call your Senator (202-224-3121) & demand they stand strong. #VegasJoePolitics

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 26

Trump’s “Temu Twitter” post telling the AG to target enemies wasn’t bluster—it was a threat. Now James Comey has been indicted on 2 felony counts. This isn’t justice. It’s political retribution. If it can happen to him, it can happen to any of us. #DemocracyUnderAttack #RuleOfLaw

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 26

Halfway through Kamala Harris’s One Hundred and Seven Days. Emotional read—it takes me back to the campaign, when optimism and history felt within reach. And it reopens the wound of that November night, while reminding us why we keep fighting.
#KamalaHarris #ProgressivePolitics

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 25

Trump, “Brainworm Bobby,” & Dr. Oz claimed Tylenol in pregnancy causes autism—w/o evidence. Then they pushed an iHerb supplement Oz profits from. This isn’t medicine, it’s a scam. Pseudoscience like this erodes trust in real science & puts lives at risk.

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 25

Fall’s here and so is another government shutdown. But let’s be crystal clear—this one is 100% on Republicans. They control the House, the Senate, and the White House. No both-sides nonsense. This is a MAGA shutdown, period. #RepublicanShutdown #MAGAChaos

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 24

Trump posted to Pam Bondi demanding prosecutions of Comey, Schiff & Letitia James. Presidents aren’t supposed to order the DOJ. This is how democracies fall—by normalizing authoritarian behavior. #RuleOfLaw #ProtectDemocracy

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 23

s passed a “National Day of Remembrance” for Charlie Kirk—a MAGA stunt dressed up as legislation. Even worse, NV’s Susie Lee & Dina Titus voted YES. We need leaders who fight, not fold. In NV01, check out Joy Hoover, a progressive alternative. #Nevada #JoyForNevada

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 23

So today was supposed to be Rapture Day! Yet here we all are, still stuck in traffic. Funny how the “faithful” didn’t give away their homes, cars, or cash if they truly believed they’d ascend. Maybe deep down they know it’s all a con—religious psychosis wrapped in hypocrisy.

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 23

As this year ends, we face a midterm like no other. Trump’s tariffs hurt working families, ICE commits abuses, and democracy itself is at risk. Flipping the House blue means stopping his authoritarian grip, exposing corruption, and reclaiming America. #Midterms2026 #VoteBlue

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 23

Trump signed an order declaring “antifa” terrorists. But antifa just means anti-fascist. We fought a world war to defeat fascism. Now, in 2025, some Americans are embracing it and Trump as an authoritarian. History shouldn’t have to repeat itself. #Democracy #Resist

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 22

Yesterday’s memorial for Charlie Kirk looked more like a Trump rally than a service. The President used it to declare he hates his opponents. That means he’s saying he hates half the country. That’s not leadership—it’s a cult of personality pushing an authoritarian agenda.

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 18

During Vietnam, the Smothers Brothers mocked LBJ weekly. Instead of silencing them, Johnson wrote a letter saying he understood and even appreciated their comedy. That’s leadership. That’s the First Amendment. Today’s administration doesn’t get it—and that’s dangerous.

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 18

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel after Trump admin threats. This isn’t cancel culture—it’s government power silencing dissent. An attack on the First Amendment. If they can silence him, they can silence us. Stand up, call your reps, protect democracy. #RedAlert #FreeSpeech

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 17

Trey Reed was found hung at Delta College in Mississippi. Authorities claimed “no foul play” before investigating, despite broken limbs & inconsistencies. His family demands an independent autopsy. The media is silent. We must not be. Say his name: Trey Reed. #JusticeForTreyReed

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Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 17

Some Charlie Kirk fans are speculating he will resurrect from the dead. They’ve already called him the MLK of our time and now compare him to Jesus. This isn’t Christianity—it’s idolatry. American Christianity worships the powerful while scapegoating the marginalized.

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 17

Democracy is on the line in California this Nov. Prop 50 isn’t just a local issue—it’s the frontline in stopping Trump’s authoritarian push. Texas has already rigged its maps, others are following. We must fight back now. Vote YES on Prop 50 and protect democracy. #YesOnProp50

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 15

Weird Flex!

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Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 15

Opinions are for small things—like pineapple on pizza or football teams. But denying trans rights, LGBTQIA+ equality, or women’s healthcare isn’t an “opinion.” It’s oppression. You can have your own opinion, but not your own set of facts.

Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 13

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Joe Beltran @vegasjoepolitics.bsky.social · Sep 12

MAGA wants us to “respect the dead,” but respect is earned in life, not handed out in death. Charlie Kirk was racist, homophobic, transphobic, antisemitic, and defended guns over children’s lives. His death doesn’t erase his hateful legacy.