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Buddy Spell

@buddyspell.bsky.social
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New Orleans born & raised, girl dad, retiring felony defense lawyer, dissident, anti-fascist, Deadhead, rugby, Lego, reader of books. #TNRT “What matters most is how well you walk through the fire.” - Charles Bukowski

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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 19h
We're headed back to Alexandria, Louisiana Thursday. Join us.
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Democracy and trains @wingedisis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Louisiana, we’re about to be all data centers and ice detention. @conrad4congress.bsky.social here’s your next campaign ad.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 21h
Dead on balls accurate!
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ℌ𝔢𝔞𝔳𝔢𝔢𝔪𝔢𝔱𝔞𝔩 @heaveemetal.bsky.social · 22h
Our leader is a pathetic child and I’m embarrassed for the nation I’m in. This is leadership? Or losership?
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 29/09/2026
The ICE agent who shot Araujo in a Houston is named GREGORY FEATHERS. Make sure everyone knows.
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 29/09/2026
The American pope draws attention, but there have been scores of American cardinals. You might not always hear much about them, but listen to this one:
lnk.thebulwark.com
‘We Are Losing Our Soul as a Nation’
What we saw in Springfield, Ohio.
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
My partner of 30 years in orange. @anniespell.bsky.social
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Glendy and Nixon's children are now orphans," the archbishop said... "The family was a beloved member of our community; their children received their first sacraments in our parishes..." "This is not a gray area... What is happening is gravely immoral." www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
stltoday.com
St. Louis Archdiocese wants end to 'mass deportation,' says immigrant treatment 'sinful'
Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski called for a path to legal status for those without documentation.
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Friday in Mobile, Alabama.
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Tuesday, September 29th at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
act.aclu.org
ACLU People Power September Action Call: Get the Flock Out
I'm attending this event - sign up now to join me!
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This coming Friday in Mobile, Alabama.
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Mobile, Alabama
lagniappemobile.com
Groups will protest Trump rally
Two organizations are planning protests to challenge U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming rally in Mobile at the University of South Alabama (USA).
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"At least six babies in Pennsylvania have been born infected with measles, with two so sick they had to be admitted to intensive care. Congenital measles is a disease that’s rarely, if ever, seen in the U.S..." www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
nbcnews.com
America had wiped out measles. Now babies are infected at birth.
Congenital measles has rarely been seen in the U.S. That’s changing as vaccination declines and more pregnant women become infected.
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Community standing up and fighting back against child detention centers at England Airpark in Alexandria, Louisiana.
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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Ken Paxton keeps dodging debates. So I called his cell to invite him to a debate on Fox News. He didn’t pick up.
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Pushing back against the regime's cruelty at Alexandria, Louisiana's England Airpark, the largest deportation hub in the US and the site of a concentration camp for innocent children. Fuck ICE.
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🌬Breeze @cool-summer-breeze.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This is the Stolen Neighbors Quilt. Each of the 11,000 squares represents a person taken by ICE in Minnesota.
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
c.org
Sign the Petition
Louisiana Deserves a Debate
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
mobilize.us
How to be antiracist in the authoritarian age: a conversation with Ibram X Kendi · Showing Up for Racial Justice
How are authoritarians able to win over so many white people? And convince them that they’re better off with fewer rights and economic instability? And what will it take to beat them at their own game...
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Alexandria, Louisiana cannot become the site of a new ICE child and family jail. The England Airpark Board will hold a hearing this Thursday to hear from community members. Sept 24th @ 4:00 pm (Good trouble starts at 3:00 pm) 1611 Arnold Drive Alexandria, LA Stand up. Fight back.
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Jess Craven ❌👑 @jesscraven101.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This courage— from the woman who witnessed and filmed Alex Pretti’s murder—is like nothing I’ve ever seen OMG 😭 Thank you to Senator Blumenthal and Rep. Garcia for giving Stella an opportunity to finally tell her story.
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Annie Spell @anniespell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Between fundraisers and meet and greets, Jamie Davis, farmer, Democrat and candidate for Louisiana Senate greets excited supporters on the sidewalk of Boston Street in ruby, red Covington, LA. Photo used with permission by Lindsey Millington. jamieforlouisiana.com
Sept 23 2026 Covington, LA Jamie Davis greets excited supporters on the sidewalk of Boston Street. Photo used with permission by Lindsey Millington.
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Stand up and fight fascist concentration camps and morally corrupt child detention.
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No New Child Jail in Alexandria_Social toolkit
Tell Alexandria Officials: Cancel the Contract, No New Child Jail SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT Introduction Alexandria officials have signed a contract to build a 528-bed ICE immigrant child and family jai...
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Stand up against child detention. Tear down the camps. Thursday, Sept 24 @ 3:00 pm 1611 Arnold Drive Alexandria, LA Bring a friend and a bad attitude. Louisiana rising.
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New activist website dedicated to Central Louisiana and the pending battle against ICE at the England Airpark where a children's concentration camp is scheduled to open in Early October. All hands on deck. Pass it on.
cenlaactivism.org
CENLA Activism
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 23/09/2026
"Will any old people die while watching this, slumped over in a La-Z-Boy while Trump TV plays in the background? Have you ever envied them, the dead?" Let Brendan Hartnett tell you what watching six hours of Trump TV is like:
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I Watched Six Straight Hours of Trump TV. Please, Help Me.
It’s not TV. It’s . . . just awful.
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Lauren, who is running against Steve Scalise, is like the perfect representative for LA1. She is very impressive on many levels. Check out her site: www.laurenjewett.com You can follow her on Bluesky: @doitjewett.bsky.social
laurenjewett.com
Lauren Jewett for Congress | Louisiana's 1st District
Teacher. Union member. Community leader. Running to put Louisiana families first.
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Jan Kirsch, M.D., M.P.H. @drjanicekirsch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Techno-fascist Vought wants to cut NIH by 40%, In the immediate crosshairs is research supporting minority, gay, and transgender communities, as well as funding for women's health. arstechnica.com/science/2026...
arstechnica.com
Russel Vought will reportedly be given veto power over all NIH grants
Pending move comes over the objections of the NIH director.
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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Annie Spell @anniespell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Jamie Davis, farmer for Louisiana Senator and Lauren Jewett, teacher for District 1 (mostly Southeastern LA) together at the Southern Hotel in Covington (my hometown), 428 E. Boston Street at 2:30pm tomorrow, Sept 23? Yes, please.
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Jan Kirsch, M.D., M.P.H. @drjanicekirsch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Adults get measles. Please see detailed information on how to know you're protected. www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/cidr...
cidrap.umn.edu
CIDRAP Op-Ed: Measles is a grown-up problem, too. Are you at risk?
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"One way or another, One way or another, One way or another, This darkness got to give"
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It’s amazing how many Republican senators and senate nominees in close races are suddenly against the Iran War this week after backing it 100% for 7 months. Is there an election coming up soon?
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The one in orange is my most favorite outside agitator. @anniespell.bsky.social
veritenews.org
Opponents of Alexandria ICE detention facility hold community forum - Verite News New Orleans
The England Authority Board of Commissioners is slated to discuss the planned ICE detention facility at a meeting on Thursday.
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Trump calls on countries around the world to reject and resign from the ICC in order to protect "US service members" from criminal prosecution for their crimes and to protect his very good friends Putin and Netanyahu. Calls anti-war crime protections "evil" and "anti American."
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Fermín Ceballos examines the American dream for immigrants under threat in new album - Verite News New Orleans
After spending years of listening to stories from fellow immigrants, this New Orleans-area artist has released a new album inspired by their experiences.
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Trump embarrasses the US in front of the UN, no further context needed.
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 22/09/2026
Trump, sitting next to Rubio: “I’d like to thank the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Where’s Marco?”
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22/09/2026
hard to interpret this statement as anything other than Trump threatening to nuke Iran: "It'll end so quickly your head will spin"
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Could white trash finally be falling out of favor.
newrepublic.com
MAGA Festival With Kid Rock Canceled After No One Wanted to Go
The “Freedom Fest” is no longer happening after dismal ticket sales.
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Greater New Orleans Area.
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 22/09/2026
Q: “How surprised are you that we have not hit the Houthi rebels who are attacking our ally, Saudi Arabia?” Rubio: “We have a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia. We intend to live up to our commitments on it.” Q: “You haven’t yet.” Rubio: “We are working to see where this thing can be fixed.”
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Annie Spell @anniespell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Panelist, Jim Clinton at Community Meeting Event to STOP Child Detention in Alexandria, Louisiana yesterday. Prisons and "transfer facilities" do not represent economic development. England Airpark Authority must cancel the contracts. Go to the meeting Thu, Sept 24 at 4pm 1611 Arnold Drive 71303
Sept 21, 2026 photo by me at Pineville Louisiana Community Meeting Event STOP Child Detention of panelist, Jim Clinton at speaker podium next to their projected slide: Prisons and "transfer facilities" do not represent economic development.
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Strange days, indeed.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Wilber Garcés Pérez is shown wounded and surrounded by law enforcement after being shot by ICE. While ICE pulled the trigger, cooperating police agencies, medical staff who allegedly released him with a bullet near his spine, and other complicit institutions share responsibility.
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Buddy Spell @buddyspell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
oilprice.com
U.S. Threatens to Ground Iranian Airlines Worldwide | OilPrice.com
The United States is threatening to isolate Iranian airlines worldwide as Washington increases economic pressure on Tehran amid tentative diplomatic efforts at the UN.
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