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Anna Shoup

@annashoup.bsky.social
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Public school teacher. Former journalist. Love your Mother Earth and support your local economy.

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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I'm attending Ohio Wins's event, “Athens Canvass with Ohio Dems!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/ohiowins/eve...
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Athens Canvass with Ohio Dems! · Ohio Wins
Come knock doors in Athens with the Ohio Democrats! Canvassing is our best tool in this election, and we need to talk to as many voters as possible. The time for action is now, so let's get out to t...
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
We need this: "The Democrats are also proposing an increase in funding for public schools so districts won’t need to rely as heavily on property taxes." GOP plan is to put property taxes back to 2020 levels and then "Simplify the bureaucracy." That's not a plan. #amyacton #ohio
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Tax expert critical of Ohio governor candidates' property tax relief proposals • Ohio Capital Journal
The candidates for Ohio governor have unveiled more in-depth policies to reduce the growing property tax crisis. A nonpartisan tax expert isn't too impressed.
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Public school teachers need you to help us keep in business!
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
I'm so mad at all the money they have in their pockets to spend attacking candidates who want to make Ohio a better place after YEARS of Republican rule.
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
This discussion really sums up how Ohio got in this mess!! Thanks @hambleyforohio.bsky.social for the discussion on gerrymandering and how Ohio's legislative makeup makes it hard for people to be heard. Yes, ATHENS is all cut up and our voices are NOT represented at all. So frustrating!
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
"It's time to VOTE!... Vote for my friend, Dr. Bryan Hambley!" Tell your friends they can't complain if they don't vote!!
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
From the National Education Association president:
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
This sign in between Glouster and Trimble in SE Ohio asks a great question: "What if them were your kids?" that could apply to many issues these days. Because I care about kids (my kids and your kids), I vote for Democrats. #Epstein #publicschools #healthcare
Sign in between Glouster and Trimble in SE Ohio that says "What if them were your kids"
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Wow, just wow. The choice is clear: Vote @amyactonoh.bsky.social Ohio gubernatorial candidate with rifle invites Ramaswamy to play ‘Cowboys and Indians’ ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/17/o...
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Ohio gubernatorial candidate with rifle invites Ramaswamy to play 'Cowboys and Indians' • Ohio Capital Journal
A candidate running to be Ohio's Republican nominee for governor has a new social media video targeting frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy — and it is raising concerns due to racist language and the use of a...
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Here's a virtual event about vouchers. In Ohio, we give even rich people who would already be enrolling in private schools vouchers and in total, it add up to $1Billion from our budget. Our GOP legislators say they don't have money for public schools - DOESN'T ADD UP! social.redwine.blue/s/J3Pxjjsl
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RSVP here.
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Amy @amyactonoh.bsky.social 's message of common humanity really stuck with me. When we can't look away at others suffering, we need to come together with some people who care and make a difference.
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Just saw Amy Acton @amyactonoh.bsky.social in Athens and I am PUMPED that we have such a committed, passionate, life-long public servant running to change things in the state of Ohio. She can start to turn things around to make this a better place to live again. (And she's all about public schools!)
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
For all those still feeling the moon joy—Artemis II was brought to you by public schools and publicly funded science. Copy that! 👩‍🚀🚀💕 *All four astronauts went to public schools!
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Jeff Nye @jeffreynye.org · 12/04/2026
A quick story in six skeets about why I'm voting for @hambleyforohio.bsky.social for Ohio Secretary of State in the Dem primary, and you should too 👇
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Ohio's Republican lawmakers looking out for their rich friends, not the people. People who have enough money to make money off that money don’t need additional tax breaks. Pretty sure you said that you didn't have enough money to fully fund public schools...
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Lawmaker says capital gains repeal would help all Ohioans, but analysis singles out one group
The bill's sponsor said exempting capital gains from taxes would help economic development across Ohio, but an analysis shows one group will benefit much more than others.
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Public media, like public schools, are critical to our communities and our democracy. Trump’s Executive Order on NPR and PBS Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/b...
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Trump’s Executive Order on NPR and PBS Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 28/03/2026
What could we do with the $12B Trump spent on the first week of war with Iran? - Housing help for ~1 million Americans - Lower prescription drug costs - Fund national parks for 3+ years - Give Pell grants to 1.6 million students - Pay the salaries of 100,000+ teachers and nurses
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What could we do with the $12B Trump spent on the first week of war with Iran?
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Look! I found another @hambleyforohio.bsky.social supporter at the Athens #NoKings. Show up! Speak out! Save our state from politicians who aren't listening to the people. I had a chance to talk to people about why and when to vote in the primary May 5. Use your voice while you still can!
Two people wearing Hambley Care for Ohio shirts. One is holding an American flag. One is holding a sign that says "Vote while you still can. Primary May 5.
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Stop using A.I., etc “What is a TikTok video if not a digital Dorito?”
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Opinion | Technology Weakens Our Minds. We Can Fix This.
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
We have an Athens local running for District 95 in Ohio who I would considering voting for just because of his name (James Joyce) but then he won me over with: "The basis of democracy is a well-educated population" and then went on to talk about supporting public schools. You got my vote!
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Donate to James Joyce
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Gerrymandering has made it so most candidates just need to win in the primary. “The primary election systems in most states strongly encourage and reward more ideologically extreme behavior.” Why Are So Many Democratic Politicians So Far Out of Touch? www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/o...
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Opinion | Why Are So Many Democratic Politicians So Far Out of Touch?
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Taxpayer dollars should NOT go to vouchers! "Our lawmakers cut taxes for corporations and the wealthiest Ohioans, leaving the rest of us to make up the difference – all while continuing to funnel critical resources away from public schools to fund their unaccountable private school voucher schemes."
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Go Redhawks!
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Ohio voters deserve transparency and trust — not political games ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/18/o...
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Ohio voters deserve transparency and trust — not political games • Ohio Capital Journal
"As an Ohio voter and lifelong advocate for voting rights, I am deeply frustrated and frankly disgusted by Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s decision to hand over 8 million Ohio voters' data to the U....
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
The Rooster: "Our state will never prosper, it will never reach its potential if we allow these guys (GOP) to run the state... We need regular people to get into the game." Vote May 5 for @hambleyforohio.bsky.social as secretary of state to bring FAIR ballot language & a fresh perspective to Ohio.
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Just great...
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Secretary of State Frank LaRose gives info of 8 million Ohio voters to Trump Justice Department • Ohio Capital Journal
If you are one of Ohio’s nearly 8 million registered voters, your personally identifiable information like full name, address, date of birth, driver’s license and partial Social Security numbers may b...
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
“At a time when the private voucher program has diverted billions of dollars from our schools, you can be assured that Dr. Acton will fight against a rigged system.” A great opinion on why to support @amyactonoh.bsky.social for Ohio Gov in November!
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Op-Ed: Amy Acton
I recall at the start of March 2020 when the Arnold Schwarzenegger Convention was canceled. I was disappointed. The months of training for the 5K Pump and Run would be
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 03/03/2026
Chris Murphy: "It's just so disgusting to listen to the president be waxing poetically about the drapes he's buying while there are six Americans who are dead. There are six families who are about to bury their children because of a war of choice that no one in this country wanted, an illegal war."
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
I'm attending OH Organizing Collaborative's event, “Athens County Town Hall on Public Schools and Special Education” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/theunion/eve...
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Athens County Town Hall on Public Schools and Special Education · The Union
Parents United for Public Schools is bringing parents, educators, caregivers, advocates, and community members together to learn about the latest policies and trends in special education and discuss s...
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
“Voting is a right that ought to be encouraged, not discouraged.” A great primer on the threat of the SAVE act.
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Video: Opinion | The Save America Act Is an Assault on Democracy
President Trump would have you think that voter fraud is rampant, says the Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie. The reality? That’s just not true. So why are Trump and his allies so preoccupied with passi...
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Just called my House Rep to vote no on the SAVE act.
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Here’s a toolbox of resources from @neatoday.bsky.social Public school Strong that has some good info in it about attacks on public schools. bit.ly/H2Wtoolbox #publicschools
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Sign up for the “Equity Policies Toolkit for School Boards"!
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Bryan Hambley @hambleyforohio.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Out today: my conversation with #OAPSE Executive Director Joe Rugola on #CareForOhiothePodcast . Protecting public education goes hand in hand with protecting workers rights across #Ohio. Find the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube! #CareForOhio youtu.be/Oh5gICZmwXs
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Care for Ohio Episode 7: OAPSE Executive Director Joe Rugola
I first met Joe Rugola days after I announced my candidacy. His deep knowledge of the Labor movement in Ohio, and across the nation, and his kindness and passion for protecting the rights of working…
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Democrats need to start getting over their small differences before 2026. You don't need to agree on everything to know which side will actually make our country great again.
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What MAGA Can Teach Democrats About Organizing—and Infighting
Republicans have become adept at creating broad coalitions in which supporting Trump is the only requirement. Democrats get tied up with litmus tests.
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Terre-Strial @terre-strial.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
“The Obamas are competent, classy, loving, Harvard and Princeton graduates, loved by many, not in the Epstein files, got the Nobel Peace Prize, and gave us a steady economy to boot…”
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Another performer withdraws from the Kennedy Center.
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Save Ohio Parks @saveohioparks.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Data center conversations are now about rising energy costs, environmental conservation and health risks. @dwj88.bsky.social @techpolicypress.bsky.social: bit.ly/4ajJJjG Will Ohio become a colony for AI oligarchs? @amyactonoh.bsky.social @davidpepperoh.bsky.social @ccbecker271.bsky.social
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Data Centers, Riches and Rebellion in Big Tech’s Inland Empire
Dean Jackson looks at the politics of data center development across Ohio.
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Call your senators and tell them not to fund DHS. Citizens should not be shot in the back by ICE agents. I called Sen. Husted of Ohio and he no longer has real humans answering the phones but I left a message.
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Tell Congress to Listen to Moms for Good!
I sent my members of Congress a letter demanding they stop ICE from terrorizing our neighbors. Will you join me?
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly... Anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider." - MLK, Jr. 1963
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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
🌟 Join the Honesty for Ohio Ed Team! We are hiring two part-time rural organizers. Visit our website to learn more about these positions and apply. 🌟 💻 bit.ly/HonestyJobs
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Four young kids are playing Ticket to Ride at our house and they call the discard pile a "disco" pile. "Don't forget to put your cards in the disco pile." I love kids!
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
I pay for the New York Times because they are still publishing stories like this. Legacy media has a big role in our democracy.
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60 Attorneys on the Year of Chaos Inside Trump’s Justice Department
Sixty former staffers describe an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency.
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Child care can be free and universal ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/13/r...
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Child care can be free and universal • Ohio Capital Journal
New Mexico is now expanding its free, high-quality child care program so that all families can access it. Families will save an average of $12,000 per year with this program. It’s the first of its kin...
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Voted! I took my 4 year old and visited my mom who was working at the polls. This should be a national holiday. #proudblue
Free DC tshirt with an Ohio Voted sticker
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
We're doing Plastic Free Lunch day on corn dog day this month!! So excited to ditch the straws and plastic forks. cafeteriaculture.org/initiative/p...
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Plastic Free Lunch Day - Cafeteria Culture
Eliminate all single-use plastic for one day or start with just one plastic-free action. Next Plastic Free Lunch Day – November 17th – 21st, 2025!​ Please join Cafeteria Culture for the sixth biannual...
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YarnDC ✊🏽✊🏼✊🏿 @yarndc.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Out now, in the leafy wilds of Northwest DC, another new yarnbomb, and WE LOVE THIS SO MUCH 💝💝💝. #FreeDC #yarnbomb #knitsky Want to knit one and send to us? Mailing address in pattern: bit.ly/FDCyarnbomb
Near curb of leafy residential rowhouse block, tied to a  metal pole with a pedestrian-crossing sign, is a “Free DC” yarnyy bomb — a knitted vertical banner in bold red-on-white lettering.
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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 01/11/2025
The President’s priorities are gilded ballrooms and marble bathrooms, while the American people are trying to figure out how to afford health care and put food on the table.
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Bryan Hambley @hambleyforohio.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Ohio’s Redistricting Commission gerrymandered our state, again. With Republican politicians holding the cards, they carved up communities to find the voters they need to hold on to power. This is not how democracy works. Full statement available here: www.facebook.com/share/p/1ERm... #CareForOhio
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
I deleted Spotify from my devices but don’t have the pleasure of cancelling because my MAGA brother in law has the account. But, at least I can explain to my kids why we need to use something else to play K-pop.
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Anna Shoup @annashoup.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Bring it on - Ohio will fight for fair maps! We need to hold Ohio legislators accountable to the people in their districts! #Whereisthemap?
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Clash over Ohio's congressional map could lead to ballot box battle next year
If a bipartisan congressional map isn’t adopted by the Ohio Redistricting Commission by Friday, state lawmakers could adopt a map without a single Democratic vote.
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