Benzie Democrats
@benziedems.bsky.social
We elect Democrats and have some fun, too, here in Michigan's Benzie County in MI-01.
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The Benzie Dems condemn the Administration’s senseless, cruel murder of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Read our statement about this tragedy on our web site—BenzieDemocrats.com.
January 27, 2026 at 1:28 PM
The Benzie Dems condemn the Administration’s senseless, cruel murder of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Read our statement about this tragedy on our web site—BenzieDemocrats.com.
We work hard, but we have some fun, too. Our first movie night is Friday.
January 27, 2026 at 1:26 PM
We work hard, but we have some fun, too. Our first movie night is Friday.
Just saw that Peters and Slotkin are "no" votes on ICE $$$ -- good work to those who called, wrote, or somehow let them know that ICE = No Dice!
January 27, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Just saw that Peters and Slotkin are "no" votes on ICE $$$ -- good work to those who called, wrote, or somehow let them know that ICE = No Dice!
Listen to Pete, Benzie. What we are doing is working.
Amid these dark moments, something important is beginning to shift.
It's clearly the result of healthy political pressure - which we must sustain, and build.
It's clearly the result of healthy political pressure - which we must sustain, and build.
January 27, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Listen to Pete, Benzie. What we are doing is working.
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Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.
January 24, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.
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Frey: "I'm done being told our community members are responsible for the vitriol in our streets ... the invasion of these heavily armed masked agents roaming around on our streets of Minneapolis, emboldened with a sense of impunity, it has to end"
January 24, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Frey: "I'm done being told our community members are responsible for the vitriol in our streets ... the invasion of these heavily armed masked agents roaming around on our streets of Minneapolis, emboldened with a sense of impunity, it has to end"
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This video was so sad 😞 & heartbreaking 💔
January 24, 2026 at 7:50 PM
This video was so sad 😞 & heartbreaking 💔
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Four-time Grammy Award nominee Jesse Welles performs his song "Join Ice."
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
January 24, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Four-time Grammy Award nominee Jesse Welles performs his song "Join Ice."
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
Everybody can so something....
You don’t know your role yet maybe, but we are all finding out just what we have to offer.
In Minneapolis, one man knew immediately what he could offer and said “Bring me your clothing”.
In Minneapolis, one man knew immediately what he could offer and said “Bring me your clothing”.
January 23, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Everybody can so something....
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From @timothysnyder.bsky.social
On Tyranny: 20 Lessons from the 20th century.
On Tyranny: 20 Lessons from the 20th century.
January 23, 2026 at 4:34 AM
From @timothysnyder.bsky.social
On Tyranny: 20 Lessons from the 20th century.
On Tyranny: 20 Lessons from the 20th century.
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AOC: An agency that is attacking U.S. citizens, kidnapping five-year-olds and using them as bait, and privately circulating the idea that they can violate the rights of Americans by busting down their doors—they deserve to be defunded, and I’ll take any step in that direction.
January 22, 2026 at 11:29 PM
AOC: An agency that is attacking U.S. citizens, kidnapping five-year-olds and using them as bait, and privately circulating the idea that they can violate the rights of Americans by busting down their doors—they deserve to be defunded, and I’ll take any step in that direction.
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Big thanks to all the women warriors in Petoskey who braved the ice and snow in the name of community, hope, and moving this movement forward! Let's do this!
Visit www.callieforcongress.com to stay informed on upcoming events, volunteer, or donate to the campaign!
#MI01 #Affordablelife
Visit www.callieforcongress.com to stay informed on upcoming events, volunteer, or donate to the campaign!
#MI01 #Affordablelife
January 23, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Big thanks to all the women warriors in Petoskey who braved the ice and snow in the name of community, hope, and moving this movement forward! Let's do this!
Visit www.callieforcongress.com to stay informed on upcoming events, volunteer, or donate to the campaign!
#MI01 #Affordablelife
Visit www.callieforcongress.com to stay informed on upcoming events, volunteer, or donate to the campaign!
#MI01 #Affordablelife
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just a reminder that we aren’t even seeing the worst of what is happening in Minneapolis from someone detailed at the Whipple Federal Building yesterday
January 13, 2026 at 12:51 AM
just a reminder that we aren’t even seeing the worst of what is happening in Minneapolis from someone detailed at the Whipple Federal Building yesterday
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SENATOR @rubengallego.bsky.social : “These guys know Trump and Vance will make excuses for them. Even when they literally murdered an American. What happened that day was unjustified. That ICE officer should be in jail… I didn’t wear a mask in Iraq.”
January 13, 2026 at 4:26 AM
SENATOR @rubengallego.bsky.social : “These guys know Trump and Vance will make excuses for them. Even when they literally murdered an American. What happened that day was unjustified. That ICE officer should be in jail… I didn’t wear a mask in Iraq.”
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Go Mary!! 💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸
Mary Peltola has run a successful statewide campaign before. Flipping this seat is an important piece of regaining the US Senate.
I need you to join me in fixing this broken system.
I won't ask for everything from you, but a little help from everyone who cares about these issues is how we are going to save our state. Please pitch in today:
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I won't ask for everything from you, but a little help from everyone who cares about these issues is how we are going to save our state. Please pitch in today:
secure.actblue.com/donate/soc-j...
January 13, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Go Mary!! 💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸
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The law is clear: Members of Congress are allowed in ICE detention centers to conduct oversight without prior notice. A court ruling affirmed that 3 weeks ago.
Three Democratic congressional lawmakers who represent Minnesota said they were denied access to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
3 congressional lawmakers say they were denied access to ICE facility in Minneapolis
Three Democratic lawmakers said they were denied access to the ICE facility at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
www.cbsnews.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:54 PM
The law is clear: Members of Congress are allowed in ICE detention centers to conduct oversight without prior notice. A court ruling affirmed that 3 weeks ago.
So, so proud of Benzie County -- we had 100 people show up in deep snow and some wind!! Many had signs honoring Renee and the others who have lost their lives because of ICE actions, other signs were staunchly against ICE. #ICEOut
January 11, 2026 at 8:20 PM
So, so proud of Benzie County -- we had 100 people show up in deep snow and some wind!! Many had signs honoring Renee and the others who have lost their lives because of ICE actions, other signs were staunchly against ICE. #ICEOut
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If you're taking to the streets to protest, know your rights.
January 10, 2026 at 1:39 PM
If you're taking to the streets to protest, know your rights.
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Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest. www.wired.com/story/how-to...