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Sandy F.

@baystaterinnc.bsky.social
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Originally from MA, now in NC. She/her, cis/het. Owned by 3 standard poodles. #foodie, eternal tourist with a bad sense of direction, photography, progressive, LGBTQIA ally, Gen X. No DMs!

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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 9h
How to display your xenophobia and contempt for people that don’t align to your hypocritical religiosity and gender expression in 50 seconds. Well done!
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Senator Collins is like an arsonist who helped set the fire and now she wants credit for bringing a cup of water to put it out.
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Sigh. In the, “No 💩, Sherlock” category, we have a winner in Tillis. #ncpol
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
#ncpol With potential shenanigans at voting sites, it's important that voters are allowed to exercise their right without interference.
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 06/10/2026
ICE has detained more than 500 U.S. citizens.
projects.propublica.org
More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica
The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Reminder if you’re not voting by mail in NC, early voting is October 15th through the 31st! #ncpol
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Olga Lautman 🇺🇦 @olgalautman.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
So this explains the bizarre attack on Zelenskyy by the South Korean president He probably knew this was coming out and wanted to get ahead of this investigation showing that SK is assisting the Russian terrorist genocidal regime
theguardian.com
Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers
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VoteHub @votehub.com · 05/10/2026
RACE RATING CHANGE: Texas Senate Tilt D → Lean D James Talarico currently has an 65% chance of winning. Our model puts his projected margin at 2.4 points, smaller than an average polling error.
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NC Democratic Party House Caucus @nchousedems.com · 04/10/2026
From @leaderreivespress.bsky.social: "Now, just weeks before voters can hold them accountable at the ballot box, they are trying the first in what will surely be many attempts to distract from their horrible record."
Screenshot of tweets from Democratic Leader Robert Reives
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
#ncpol The proposed changes will adversely affect already struggling communities. It's also a deliberate plan.
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Well, someone is going to have to change their cellphone number. How psychopathic can one person be? Wait. Don’t answer that, and I will NEVER forgive the segment of the population that not only voted him in once, but a second time, in spite of his criminal behavior.
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Paul Barringer for Congress @paulbarringer.com · 02/10/2026
Earlier today @electdemocrats.bsky.social announced they were adding our race to their list of districts in play. That’s incredible news and just confirms what we’ve known for a while, that this district is winnable but we’re gonna need your help to do it. #paulbarringerfornc13 #ncpol
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Let's get rid of Knott. This jerk reps me, and I want him gone. #ncpol #nc13
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“Under no circumstance do I support separation of this province from Canada,” he said. “So, we just decided we’re not going to do this.” Separatist event in Banff organized by UCP CA president gets cancelled by owners of venue. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.rmoutlook.com/canmore/canm...
rmoutlook.com
Canmore resort pulls venue for Alberta referendum event with separatist ties
Referendum town hall, Q&A cancelled by Stone Creek Resorts CEO, who says he will not support an event linked to Alberta separation
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This isn’t mind-boggling at all. The current administration basically flipped the bird at the world. Why would anyone want to visit a place where you could literally get deported the minute you land?
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🎃 Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 30/09/2026
I literally said to Portia this morning, there's gonna be a shield law lawsuit soon. I didn't think it would be TODAY. Louisiana, Arkansas, and Alabama have filed a bill of complaint with the U.S. Supreme Court against New York, Massachusetts, and California. Hold on to your butts.
ag.state.la.us
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ted Cruz also used his time to gaslight. Cory Booker is currently ripping a new butthole into his GOP colleagues.
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Eric Schmitt is a dipshit, especially after accusing Jack Smith of weaponizing the DOJ, while Todd Blanche is doing that! Every whiny accusation is a confession.
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
One of these days, his head is literally going to hit the desk.
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#ncpol Early voting starts on October 15th if you’re not doing mail in ballots for North Carolina!
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Jack Smith gets what he’s been seeking.. a public hearing to answer questions about his criminal case against Trump. Tuesday. At the US Senate
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
She's right. It's not just misuse, though. It's abuse. #SCOTUS
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Defund it. Abolish it. Just get rid of it.
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Gerry Cohen @gercohen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
1,117 NC absentee ballots accepted Wed 9/23, cumulative total 9,286. Top two counties Wake 1,796; Mecklenburg 934. Images top 10 counties, voter party affiliation. #ncpol
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Well, there’s a five alarm 🚨 🚨🚨🚨🚨🔥 right there… 😮‍💨
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Schumer has to go. Fresh blood is desperately needed in both the Senate & House.
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
In short, giving the rich whatever they want while the rest of the country gets the literal shaft is reverse Robin Hood economics. #ncpol
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I’ve made this, and it’s worth the time.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 19/09/2026
Why would Peter Hegseth want to purge women from combat? Look no further than his spiritual mentor, Doug Wilson, and their ideas about "biblical masculinity." Read ‪@kieraevebutler.bsky.social‬'s full story here: bit.ly/3UM5Yd4 📹: @samveep.bsky.social
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Louise Matsakis @lmatsakis.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
SCOOP: Flock Safety announced a voluntary employee separation program on Friday amid growing backlash against the surveillance technology company, according to an internal email shared with WIRED. By @dmehro.bsky.social & @peard33.bsky.social www.wired.com/story/flock-...
wired.com
Flock Offers Employees Buyouts as Customers Flee
As dozens of cities end contracts for its controversial license plate readers, Flock is rolling out a voluntary severance program, WIRED has learned.
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Oh, this is a shocker. RIP.
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Well, that’s that. #ncpol
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
#ncpol She reps my district, and she's a lousy human being in general. I regularly get flyers from her, and I got several of the ones described in this article.
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This is a huge problem with backdoor dealing.
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The Shallow State @ourshallowstate.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A federal judge ruled today that Trump's name could NOT appear on the JFK Performing Arts Center's building exterior, blocking yet another joint effort by a whiny insecure narcissist and a shameful sycophantic Board to plaster a cancerously toxic name on the storied building.
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
No lies detected here.
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
#ncpol Yet another reason not to vote for Whatley in any shape or form…
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North Carolina Forward Party @ncfwd.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Twenty-five years ago today, 2,977 people lost their lives in the attacks of September 11, 2001. We remember them, honor the first responders and everyday people who showed extraordinary courage, and hold close the families whose lives were changed forever. May we never forget.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Mike Hvozda. - Rezied for socials
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I took a day trip out to the Brushy Mountains area this past weekend and saw over $6/gallon for diesel, and it’s only going to get worse.
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Sarah Posner @sarahposner.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/04/u...
nytimes.com
Former Staff Members Threaten to Expose Fetterman’s Internal Messages (Gift Article)
The former aides started a social media account they said would publicize Senator John Fetterman’s communications, following a report detailing the Democrat’s disdain for doing his job.
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Took a drive out to Moravian Falls this past Saturday to get some apple picking in. It’s over double the drive time from my days of doing PYO up in MA, but it’s worth it. #nature #photography #ncagriculture #apples
A close-up of Honeycrisp apples on the tree. Perry Lowe Orchards, Moravian Falls, NC.A long- shot view of an apple orchard’s trees. It is a beautiful and sunny day, with blue skies and light clouds. Perry Lowe Orchards, Moravian Falls, NC.Another shot of the apple orchard trees during a tractor ride up the mountain side. Perry Lowe Orchards, Moravian Falls, NC.Two pecks of freshly picked Honeycrisp Apples placed on the ground. Perry Lowe Orchards, Moravian Falls, NC.
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
This is bad. Very bad.
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Emily L. Hauser (she/her) ❌👑 @emilylhauser.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
IF YOU'RE ONE OF THE PEOPLE WHO RT'ED OR ❤️'ED THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF THIS THREAD (which has just been deleted) 📢PLEASE DO THE SAME FOR THIS BETTER VERSION‼️ Please and thank you!
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
#ncpol If you have immunocompromised family members or are yourself immunocompromised, do ask for assistance to get to an early voting area & mask up or find a legit drop box to put your ballot in. The NC GOP is doing dirty pool, to nobody’s surprise. The old boy network must be shut down.
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Well, this is certainly one of the more bizarre things that I’ve seen regarding Charlie Kirk.
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
...and of course, Don Davis is in that list. He needs to be primaried next time (assuming the seat doesn't flip). #ncpol #nc01
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Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
"We don't just have an affordability crisis in North Carolina. We have a priorities crisis," said Rep. Zack Hawkins this week. Lawmakers who put corporate tax breaks over funding things like public education are at the root of many of our current issues. #ncpol #ncga #durham bit.ly/3UWvFYh
youtube.com
We sat down with Rep. Zack Hawkins of Durham to talk about back to school challenges.
YouTube video by ProgressNCAction
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Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
RIP Gloria Steinem
Gloria Steinem with fist raised
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This is a good thing to see. The more that NC can improve the educational system for children, the better off for all concerned parties. #ncpol #nced
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Sandy F. @baystaterinnc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Considering that we heard about voters being dropped from the rolls last week, it only makes sense that these chumps would pull this, too. #txpol
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