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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

Today, Jim Comey will be arraigned in the Eastern District of Virginia; members of Congress will hold a press conference with Epstein survivors about the discharge petition to release the Epstein Files; furloughed workers are being told they may not receive backpay; the Supreme Court shoots down a Republican challenge to Washington State’s Climate Commitment Act; Pritzker and Newsom threaten to withdraw from the National Governor’s Association; CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis replaces the agency’s general counsel with himself; Pam Bondi refuses to answer key questions in a Senate Judiciary hearing; Texas AG Ken Paxton continues his genocidal rhetoric against trans people; ICE bought vehicles with fake cell sites to spy on protestors; Roy Cooper shattered fundraising records in the first quarter for his Senate run; blue states should come together to declare an emergency; Jimmy Kimmel is more popular than Donald Trump; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Guest: Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford 
Alder Dina Nina Martinez- Rutherford District 15 (WI) 
Running for WI State Assembly District 76
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Stories
Furloughed workers not guaranteed back pay after shutdown, OMB claims | The Washington Post

ICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones | TechCrunch

C.I.A. Deputy Director Has Replaced Agency’s Top Legal Official With Himself | The New York Times

Blue states should come together to declare an emergency. Here’s how | Opinion | The Guardian

Roy Cooper raises $14.5 million last quarter, shattering records | POLITICO

Jimmy Kimmel more popular than Trump after show suspension, poll finds | The Guardian

Good Trouble
Keep calling Mike Johnson's office to have Adelita Grajava sworn in. She is the 218th signature. And right now the people of Arizona 7th are being re-taxed without representation because he won't swear her in. His number is 202-225-2000 or 202-225-2777  -  Especially if you’re in Arizona’s 7th district.

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**Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators

From The Good News
Adopt Magnolia - Potential adopters email [email protected]
Aurora Animal Shelter

Reduce stress and boost happiness with 4 daily gratitude practices | CNN

WordPress Accessibility Day 2025

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Tuesday, October 7th, 2025

Today, President Trump vows to consider a pardon of convicted child sex offender and Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell; ABC News confirms that person 3 in the Comey indictment is NOT Andy McCabe; Trump appointed judge Immergut issues a second restraining order against deploying the National Guard to Portland; a prosecutor in the EDVA refused to bring mortgage fraud charges against NYAG Leticia James; the Supreme Court says no to Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal and Laura Loomer’s lawsuit barring her from social media; a judge has scheduled an emergency hearing in the Chicago National Guard deployment case; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Guest: Adam Klasfeld
All Rise News
All Rise News - Bluesky, @klasfeldreports.com - BlueSky, @KlasfeldReports - Twitter, @senecaprojectus - Instagram
Tonight in Your Rights: "Petition DENIED" | All Rise News

Guest: Anna Bower
@annabower.bsky.social - Bluesky, Anna Bower @AnnaBower - Twitter, @lawfaremedia - Instagram
Lawfaremedia.org
Coming Soon - Slip Opinion | Anna Bower | Substack

NEW: Judge issues a SECOND restraining order against Trump in a Sunday night emergency hearing.

Trump on pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell: “I haven't heard the name in so long... I'd have to take a look at it…" | Bulwark Online | Twitter

Stories
Top prosecutor is rejecting Trump pressure to charge New York AG | MSNBC

Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b----' before shooting | Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-special counsel John Durham undercut case against James Comey in interview with prosecutors: Sources | ABC News

Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago |AP News

Supreme Court rejects Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal of her criminal conviction | NBC News

Supreme Court brushes aside Laura Loomer lawsuit against social media companies | CNN Politics

Good Trouble
Keep calling Mike Johnson's office to have Adelita Grajava sworn in. She is the 218th signature. And right now the people of Arizona 7th are being re-taxed without representation because he won't swear her in. His number is 202-225-2000 or 202-225-2777  -  Especially if you’re in Arizona’s 7th district.

**Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma
**OCTOBER 18 - NoKings.org
**Yes On Prop 50 | Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us
**How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout
**Fire Kilmeade - [email protected], Requests - Fox News
**Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education
**Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators

From The Good News
Francine returns! Beloved Lowe's cat back in Richmond after accidental truck ride out of state | WTVR

Best Chicken Breeds - The Complete List - Pictures included!

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Monday, October 6th, 2025

Today, a Trump appointed judge has blocked the deployment of the National Guard in Portland; a woman is shot by a federal agent in Chicago; the administration is deporting a journalist here legally to El Salvador; a Texas megachurch pastor has pled guilty to sexually abusing a child; Portland police are fighting back against the invasion and are being investigated by the Department of Justice; Department of Education employees had their out of office replies changed without permission to blame Democrats for the shutdown; Apple takes the ICE Block app out of its App Store; Casey DeSantis’ non profit is under criminal investigation; the Trump administration is preparing to offer money to teenagers to self deport; an FBI agent has been fired for refusing to perp walk Jim Comey; journalists for three Alaskan newspapers quit after their stories about Charlie Kirk were taken down; Israel is accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in inhumane conditions; Sean Diddy Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison; and Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out and about.

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Guest: Joshua Aaron Creator of ICEBlock app.
ICEBlock App
Joshua Aaron @joshua.stealingheather.com - Bluesky
TIXE Consulting

LIVE: Allison Gill - REPUBLICANS DIRTY SHUTDOWN SECRET REVEALED | YouTube

Stories
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from deploying troops in Portland, Oregon | AP News

Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump administration has deployed California National Guard troops to Oregon | NBC News

Arrest of conservative influencer Nick Sortor outside Portland ICE building now under federal investigation | CNN

U.S. deports journalist Mario Guevara to El Salvador, family says | The Washington Post

Federal Agent in Chicago Shot Motorist in Confrontation, Officials Say | The New York Times

Broadview police chief accuses ICE agents of making false 911 calls | CBS Chicago

Trump administration prepares to offer money to unaccompanied migrant teenagers to voluntarily leave US | CNN Politics

LIVE: Allison Gill - REPUBLICANS DIRTY SHUTDOWN SECRET REVEALED | YouTube

Lawsuit filed over Education Department's manipulation of employees' email messages | NBC News

FBI agent relieved of duty over refusing Comey perp walk, four people familiar say | Reuters

Journalists at 3 Alaska Newspapers Quit Over Charlie Kirk Story | The New York Times

Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags | Gaza flotilla | The Guardian

Subpoenas are flying over Hope Florida scandal with grand jury reportedly imminent | Florida Politics

Robert Morris, Texas megachurch pastor, pleads guilty to sexually abusing a child | NBC News

Good Trouble
House Speaker and Christian nationalist shitbox Mike Johnson has sent the House home and is refusing to swear in Adelita Grijalva because he knows she’s the final vote on the Epstein Files discharge petition. it’s time to flood his office with calls. His number is 202-225-2000 or 202-225-2777  -  especially if you’re in Arizona’s 7th district. 


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From The Good News
Dan Shore - Someone Threw a Sandwich

Suiting up for Portland's ‘emergency’ Naked Bike Ride? Here’s what to expect | OregonLive.com

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Trump and the Republicans have orchestrated the government shutdown that they are trying to blame on Democrats.

The military is being mobilized in American cities. Stephen Miller and Trump’s fascist advisors couldn’t be happier.

Links From the Week Ending 10.05.2025

New details emerge on Hegseth’s unusual mass gathering of top brass - The Washington Post

Sinclair Ends 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Boycott, Says Its ABC Stations Will Resuming Airing Show Immediately

DMPS superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts detained by ICE

Heritage Foundation Uses Bogus Stat to Push a Trans Terrorism Classification | WIRED

House Democrats release latest Jeffrey Epstein documents with Musk, Thiel, Bannon and Prince Andrew mentions | The Independent

Timing for Grijalva’s swear-in in question

Trump Fired a U.S. Attorney Who Insisted on Following a Court Order - The New York Times

https://apnews.com/article/fbi-george-floyd-kash-patel-8d18a1e6a5a36636cc2415fc492b3f52

Hundreds of VA doctors and caregivers warn that cutbacks, policy changes threaten veterans’ care | CNN Politics

Trump says he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, in latest deployment to US cities

Monday

Portland threatens to evict Ice from Oregon facility over permit violations

Exclusive | Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race amid increasing pressure: 'I know I cannot continue my campaign'

Post by @rparloff.bsky.social — Bluesky

Multiple victims in Michigan church shooting; church on fire, police say | CNN

https://bsky.app/profile/kyledcheney.bsky.social/post/3lzwh3vutn222

Oregon Sues Trump to Stop ‘Unlawful’ Portland Troop Deployment - Democracy Docket

https://bsky.app/profile/kyledcheney.bsky.social/post/3lzwo6pv5rs2u

Moldova's pro-EU party takes lead in vote plagued by Russian interference claims | AP News

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/trump-seems-to-back-off-portland-military-plan/283-e9c6bdfb-92d6-4881-bb74-09bb325a5270

Moldova’s Pivotal Election Projected to End in Victory for Pro-Europeans - The New York Times

America Brought to You by Bad Bunny - by Charlotte Clymer

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/29/mormon-church-shooting-trump-sign

Medbeds

Trump’s Targeting of Soros Foundations Elicits Fear and Defiance on Left - The New York Times

Criminal investigation launched after feds fire pepper ball at CBS Chicago reporter's truck - CBS Chicago

Stephen Miller takes leading role in strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats | Trump administration | The Guardian

Tuesday

Oregon mayors condemn Trump’s plan to send troops to Portland - POLITICO

U.S. Deports Planeload of Iranians After Deal With Tehran, Officials Say - The New York Times

Judge excoriates Trump in blistering decision calling efforts to deport pro-Palestinian academics illegal - POLITICO

Trump, Hegseth Address Military Leaders at Quantico in Unprecedented Gathering - WSJ

Judge orders Trump administration to preserve $233M in FEMA grants it attempted to pull from blue states - POLITICO

Wednesday

Reductions in Force During Shutdowns | Lawfare

US comedians defend decision to play in Saudi Arabia: ‘They’re paying me enough to look the other way’ | Comedy | The Guardian

White House withdraws Trump’s controversial nominee to lead BLS after ousting predecessor over jobs data | CNN Politics

N.Y. sues over DHS cutting counterterrorism funding

How Capitol Hill is set to feel the government shutdown pain - POLITICO

Hundreds of celebrities relaunch a McCarthy-era committee to defend free speech

Lisa Cook

Federal Workers Are Being Told to Blame Democrats for the Shutdown | WIRED

Trump calls for culling 'dead wood' in government amid shutdown - ABC News

https://bsky.app/profile/joshgerstein.bsky.social/post/3m25o77vkok2w

Pentagon plans widespread random polygraphs, NDAs to stanch leaks - The Washington Post

Thursday

At least 170 U.S. hospitals face major flood risk. Experts say Trump is making it worse. - CBS News

Jane Fonda relaunches her father's McCarthy-era free speech initiative

Bonus 180: "Domestic Terrorism" and NSPM-7 | One First

US memo to colleges proposes terms on ideology, foreign enrollment for federal funds | Reuters

Rep Dean Post by @atrupar.com — Bluesky

US Supreme Court expands its 'emergency' docket - and Trump's power too | Reuters

Trump says US is in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean

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Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

Donald Trump lies about the federal response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene while tapping local resources for a political visit to Valdosta Georgia; CBS News says it will not be responsible to fact check the candidates in tonight's Vice Presidential Debate; the DNC and Georgia Dems have sued the Georgia State Election Board for their hand count rule on the eve of the bench trial for other potential election violations which is set to begin today; Fulton County Judge McBurney has overturned Georgia’s six week abortion ban; the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the US economy is in solid shape as he plans to cut interest rates again; Kamala Harris’ economic plan is more popular than Trump’s; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. 

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Wednesday, October 5th, 2022

In the Hot Notes: Donald files a motion with the Supreme Court to vacate the stay issued by the 11th circuit; pro-life Herschel Walker paid for a woman to get an abortion in 2009; Ron Johnson admits texting a Trump attorney during 1/6; a new recording played at the Oath Keepers seditious conspiracy trial outlines planning to overthrow the government; and Trump lawyer refused to certify to NARA that Donald had returned all the presidential records he stole; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Friday, October 3rd, 2025

Today, Trump directs his Cabinet officials to ferret out criminal activity by domestic terror groups using National Security Presidential Memo 7, the white house has sent letters to universities threatening to withhold federal funding if they don’t sign a pledge to support the administration’s policies; Trump has declared the US is in a non-international armed conflict with drug cartels; Jane Fonda relaunches her father’s McCarthy era free speech initiative; at least 170 US hospitals face major flood risks; newly released documents show Jeffrey Epstein never got kicked out of Wall Street; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

Guest: John Fugelsang
Tell Me Everything - John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast
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Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW!
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Stories
Bonus 180: "Domestic Terrorism" and NSPM-7 | Steve Vladeck | One First

The Wall Street Firms That Kept Ties With Jeffrey Epstein Until the End | WSJ

US memo to colleges proposes terms on ideology, foreign enrollment for federal funds | Reuters

At least 170 U.S. hospitals face major flood risk. Experts say Trump is making it worse. | CBS News

Trump says US is in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean | AP News

Jane Fonda relaunches her father's McCarthy-era free speech initiative | NBC News

MY THOUGHTS ON THE RIYADH COMEDY FESTIVAL | David Cross
 

Good Trouble
Keep calling your Senators. Tell them to hold the line. We'll see how this ends. I really want to force the Republicans to end the filibuster and fund this government themselves. I don't know if a deal is going to be reached. I do know it's bad to have a government shut down. So I don't really know the right answer. But I do want to applaud our Senators for holding the line on this.
Contacting U.S. Senators | Senate.gov
Find Your Representative | House.gov
5Calls.org

**Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma
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**California needs your help | Proposition 50 Vote YES !! Yes On Prop 50 | Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us
**Help ensure safety of public servants. Hold RFK Jr accountable by signing the letter: savehhs.org, @firedbutfighting.bsky.social on Bluesky
**SIGN THE STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY for the FEMA Katrina Declaration.
**How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout
**Fire Kilmeade - [email protected], Submit a request – Fox News
**Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education
**Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators

From The Good News
WIC: USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

Federal court tosses Moms For Liberty associate’s case against Lowell Area Schools

Ohio Bat Fest 2025

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Thursday, October 2nd, 2025

Today, Republicans and Trump have shut down the government but construction on the Trump White House Ballroom will continue; federal employees are sent propaganda about Democrats being at fault for the shutdown; YouTube pays Trump a giant bribe; the Pentagon is planning widespread polygraphs and non-disclosure agreements; the White House has withdrawn the nomination of the Bureau of Labor Statistics as the jobs numbers for August are revised downward; New York is suing the Department of Homeland Security for defunding the police; as we predicted the Supreme Court is allowing Lisa Cook to remain in her job on the Federal Reserve Board with oral arguments set for January; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

Stories
U.S. companies shed 32,000 jobs in September in latest sign of labor market weakness | NBC News

White House withdraws Trump’s controversial nominee to lead BLS after ousting predecessor over jobs data | CNN Politics

YouTube to pay $22 million for White House ballroom to settle lawsuit from Trump | CBS News

New York sues over DHS cutting counterterrorism funding to state | Spectrum News 1

Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain on Fed board for now | The Washington Post

Pentagon plans widespread random polygraphs, NDAs to stanch leaks | The Washington Post | The Washington Post

Federal Workers Are Being Told to Blame Democrats for the Shutdown | WIRED

Good Trouble
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From The Good News
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Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma

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How You Can Write or Call the White House

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Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

Today, Secretary of Defense Pete Kegseth told a room full of flag officers to ignore the laws of engagement; Donald Trump says he wants a shutdown so he can “get rid of a lot of Democrat things;” Reagan appointed Judge Young issued an excoriating ruling against the Trump administration in a First Amendment case comparing ICE to the KKK; Oregon mayors condemn Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Portland; a judge rebukes Kari Lake in court alleging contempt; the Trump regime has deported a planeload of Iranians after a deal with Tehran; Kilmar Abrego’s lawyers file a reply to the government’s response to his Habeas petition before Judge Xinis; a judge orders Trump to preserve $233M in FEMA funding ahead of a potential shutdown; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

Guest: Guest: Adam Klasfeld
All Rise News
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Judge sounds alarm in ruling denouncing Trump's targeting student protesters | All Rise News

Stories
Trump Tells Generals the Military Will Be Used to Fight ‘Enemy Within’ | Wall Street Journal

Oregon mayors condemn Trump’s plan to send troops to Portland | POLITICO

U.S. Deports Planeload of Iranians After Deal With Tehran, Officials Say | The New York Times

Judge orders Trump administration to preserve $233M in FEMA grants it attempted to pull from blue states | POLITICO

Good Trouble
“Oklahoma has the shortest signature gathering window at 90 days and we must collect a minimum of 173,000 valid signatures, which in reality means we need to get about 300,000 voters to sign our petitions in that 90-day time.  If any of the Leguminati in Oklahoma(or elsewhere) want to help spread the word, and they want to find out when and where to sign the petition to get State Question 836 on the ballot, here is the link: ” 
Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma


**OCTOBER 18 - NoKings.org, Leave some notes around town to spread the word.
**California needs your help | Proposition 50 Vote YES !! Yes On Prop 50 | Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us
**Help ensure safety of public servants. Hold RFK Jr accountable by signing the letter: savehhs.org, @firedbutfighting.bsky.social on Bluesky
**SIGN THE STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY for the FEMA Katrina Declaration.
**How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout
**Fire Kilmeade - [email protected], Submit a request – Fox News
**Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education
**Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators

From The Good News
Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma

Juvenile Healing to Wellness Courts Fact Sheet Purpose Area 8

The Deathless One | Book by Emma Hamm | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster

Pizza Luce

FOX 25's Wendy Suares questions State Supt. Ryan Walters after he announced his resignation - YouTube

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Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

Today, the Republicans are poised to shut down the government at midnight as Trump and Kegseth meet with flag officers in Quantico after deploying the National Guard to war ravaged Portland; Portland threatens to evict ICE out of the detention facility over permit violations; the village of Broadview in Chicago has opened a criminal investigation into ICE attacks on a reporter; Obama appointee Judge Simon in Oregon has called for an emergency hearing to consider the restraining order filed to block Trump’s deployment of the National Guard; the ICE agent that slammed the woman to the ground at 26 Federal Plaza has been returned to duty; Eric Adams has dropped out of the New York mayoral race; the FBI has taken over the investigation into the Michigan LDS church shooting; Alex Soros says of Trump’s investigation into the Soros foundation that they would back down over his dead body; Steven Miller played a key role in the attacks on Venezuelan boats; Moldova’s pro European Union Party wins a decisive victory despite Russian interference; Bad Bunny will be playing the Super Bowl Halftime show in February; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

Guest: Simon Rosenberg
Part 2 of Allison’s Conversation with Simon Rosenberg
Hopium Chronicles By Simon Rosenberg
@simonwdc.bsky.social - Bluesky, @SimonWDC) - Twitter, @hopiumchronicles | TikTok

Stories
Oregon sues to block Trump from deploying state’s National Guard in Portland | POLITICO

All victims accounted for as investigators probe motive in Michigan LDS church shooting, fire | ABC News

Criminal investigation launched after feds fire pepper ball at CBS Chicago reporter's truck | CBS News

ICE officer seen on video pushing woman to ground has returned to duty | CBS News

Stephen Miller takes leading role in strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats | Trump administration | The Guardian

New York Mayor Eric Adams drops re-election bid | Reuters

Trump’s Targeting of Soros Foundations Elicits Fear and Defiance on Left | The New York Times

Trump shares apparent AI video promoting ‘medbed’ conspiracy theory | CNN Politics

Moldova’s pro-EU party wins clear parliamentary majority, defeating pro-Russian groups | PBS News

Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime performer is an obvious - and subversive - choice | CNN

Good Trouble
Dana Supplee -“We do a monthly educational meeting focusing on education, LBGTQ+ rights, women's rights, immigration or democracy related topics…I would highly recommend that  anyone needing a community to look in your area for a local Trouble Nation Group”:  
TroubleNation - Red Wine and Blue

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**California needs your help | Proposition 50 Vote YES !! Yes On Prop 50 | Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us
**Help ensure safety of public servants. Hold RFK Jr accountable by signing the letter: savehhs.org, @firedbutfighting.bsky.social on Bluesky
**SIGN THE STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY for the FEMA Katrina Declaration.
**How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout
**Fire Kilmeade - [email protected], Submit a request – Fox News
**Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education
**Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators

From The Good News
TroubleNation - Red Wine and Blue
Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW!

Resallying Qids (pronounced 'kidz'): resilience of queer youth in school

Tasty Plate Cafe

The Tissue-Culture King

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