Julie Votes Blue
@juliededit.bsky.social
Mother, grandmother, retired editor/writer, proud Democrat, prolific postcard writer (Postcards to Voters, Postcards4VA, Postcards to Swing States, Reclaim Our Vote, Field Team 6) and former Vienna Postcard Group co-organizer
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The gun industry sells fear, especially to women.
Its manipulative marketing tactics only serve gun CEO profits and their dangerous agenda. This makes us all less safe.
Its manipulative marketing tactics only serve gun CEO profits and their dangerous agenda. This makes us all less safe.
The Gun Industry’s “Empowerment” Marketing and Stand Your Ground Laws Fail Women
While much attention has focused on toxic masculinity in gun culture, a new and equally manipulative narrative has emerged targeting women.
giffords.org
December 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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December 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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“If this was supposed to be a plausible release, they have mishandled it…Some documents are simply 100 pages or more of totally blacked out content. The DoJ’s search tool for the release is so bad that it would deliver zero results if you simply typed “Epstein” in the search box.”
The Epstein files were meant to close the case - but questions still remain
While the files don't imply any wrongdoing, questions remain over Trump's absence from the release
inews.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Reposted by Julie Votes Blue
We may not yet have all of the information about the Brown shooting, but one truth is clear: no campus, no family, no one should ever face this kind of pain.
This tragedy demands action of all of us. We owe it to the victims and the survivors. Let’s protect each other with real solutions NOW.
This tragedy demands action of all of us. We owe it to the victims and the survivors. Let’s protect each other with real solutions NOW.
December 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We may not yet have all of the information about the Brown shooting, but one truth is clear: no campus, no family, no one should ever face this kind of pain.
This tragedy demands action of all of us. We owe it to the victims and the survivors. Let’s protect each other with real solutions NOW.
This tragedy demands action of all of us. We owe it to the victims and the survivors. Let’s protect each other with real solutions NOW.
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Woman comes to US at age 6. Graduates nursing school. Work permit. No criminal record. Snatched and imprisoned by ICE for 6 months now. About to be forced back to Honduras. A life destroyed and one less nurse. Merry Christmas.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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To report 2.7% inflation for November, the Trump Admin excluded data on food, housing, electricity, clothing, medical care, and most other categories.
In fact, only 3 of more than 20 price categories were included in the calculations, making the report meaningless.
Actual inflation is much higher.
In fact, only 3 of more than 20 price categories were included in the calculations, making the report meaningless.
Actual inflation is much higher.
December 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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We are so fucked
HHS’ proposed rules say the FDA will go after retailers and manufacturers of binders made to treat gender dysphoria
December 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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I’m in my 70’s. I have friends my age applauding RFK’s madness as though the vaccines they received as children and adults didn’t help them live this long.
It feels like we’re in the Twilight Zone.
It feels like we’re in the Twilight Zone.
a black and white photo of a man with the words me watching gremlins tear apart the usa
ALT: a black and white photo of a man with the words me watching gremlins tear apart the usa
media.tenor.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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It is utterly catastrophic that RFK Jr. plans to end CDC recommendations for most childhood vaccines.
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
December 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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December 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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I don’t think the law passed by Congress said that DOJ has to release less than 1% of the materials by Dec 19.
December 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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The care that went into releasing these files and the number of Epstein clients arrested show just how serious Trump’s DOJ takes child sex trafficking
December 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Journal article: “the data are available on request”
The data:
The data:
December 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Reposted by Julie Votes Blue
DOJ broke the law today by refusing to produce all the Epstein files. It also broke the law by redacting information other than to protect victims. Yet, the corporate media is acting that DOJ did us a huge favor.
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
DOJ broke the law today by refusing to produce all the Epstein files. It also broke the law by redacting information other than to protect victims. Yet, the corporate media is acting that DOJ did us a huge favor.
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Now, more than ever, help build independent, pro-democracy media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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BREAKING: RFKJr directs that the US instantly stop recommending all vaccinations for children. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Under RFK Jr., U.S. plans to stop recommending most vaccines, defer to doctors
The plan, which is not finalized, suggests children get fewer shots and shifts to a model telling parents to consult doctors to make their own vaccine choices.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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This clown was on national television this week, claiming everything is cheaper since he took office. It's complete utter BS.
- Natural gas is up 14%
- Electricity is up 10%
- Beef is up 25%
- Pork is up 19%
- Poultry is up 9%
- Groceries overall are up by an average of 13%
#DonTheCon
- Natural gas is up 14%
- Electricity is up 10%
- Beef is up 25%
- Pork is up 19%
- Poultry is up 9%
- Groceries overall are up by an average of 13%
#DonTheCon
December 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Man I remember Malheur so well. Such a clear signal of what was to come. Some of the most privileged & entitled white men in the f'ing world engaging in open lawlessness in the name of their own imagined victimhood ...
... and getting away with it.
That's the true American template.
... and getting away with it.
That's the true American template.
The Takeover of Malheur Kicked Off a Decade of Lawlessness
The wildlife refuge occupation set the stage for Trump, January 6, and so much more.
www.pdxmonthly.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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December 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Under the proposed rule issued by the Trump Administration today, any Medicare- or Medicaid-participating hospital would be barred from providing gender-affirming care to *any child*, even if the care is not paid for by Medicare or Medicaid.
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23465.pdf
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23465.pdf
public-inspection.federalregister.gov
December 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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December 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Reposted by Julie Votes Blue
Actually this was known from the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. But corporate media barely covered it. At least nbc news covered it years ago
December 20, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Actually this was known from the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. But corporate media barely covered it. At least nbc news covered it years ago
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The headline has to be "Justice Department released Epstein files but illegally redacts 'politically exposed individuals'," right?
Like surely they can't just ignore the law, redact their friends, and get away with it because news agencies will pretend the crystal-clear law is unclear?
Like surely they can't just ignore the law, redact their friends, and get away with it because news agencies will pretend the crystal-clear law is unclear?
December 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Maria Shriver, niece of JFK:
He was a man interested in the arts, culture, education, language, history... It is beyond comprehension that the president has sought to rename this great memorial.
C’mon my fellow Americans! Wake up! This is not dignified. This is not funny... It’s downright weird.
He was a man interested in the arts, culture, education, language, history... It is beyond comprehension that the president has sought to rename this great memorial.
C’mon my fellow Americans! Wake up! This is not dignified. This is not funny... It’s downright weird.
December 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Desecration
Trump’s name is being added to the Kennedy Center today. 📸 Heather Diehl/Getty Images
December 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Desecration