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Married, social worker, and Democratic campaign volunteer since Obama in 2012. "The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have made some difference that you have lived and lived well." Emerson

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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 5h
Does your state require you to show ID to vote? Check here: 5calls.org/midterms/?ut...
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5 Minute Midterms ⭑ 5 Calls
Five minutes a week. Protect your vote.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Here's a scary column in today's Times. The 2028 presidential election may be a nightmare assuming we can survive this year's election. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/o...
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Opinion | The Four Midterm Races That Matter Most (Gift Article)
Four swing states will soon elect the official who will run the 2028 presidential election. The candidates are alarming.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Do you know your voting options? 5calls.org/midterms/?ut...
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This is encouraging but we can't get complacent. Polls aren't always accurate.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/upshot/hispanic-voters-midterm-elections.html?unlocked_article_code=1.DVE.7zjh.dpZv2ZNK2mjw&smid=nytcore-android-share
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Some great advice from today's Times. Please share. www.nytimes.com/shared/comme...
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Here's a hopeful sign. More people are describing Republicans as elitist instead of Democrats. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/u...
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Republicans Are Now the ‘Elitist’ Party, Voters Say (Gift Article)
We spoke to independents who have soured on Trump.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Sign up for 5 Minute Midterms from 5 Calls. Today's action is quick and easy: Check that you're registered to vote. I am. 5calls.org/midterms/?ut...
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Five minutes a week. Protect your vote.
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Psaki's Apprentice @sleepycongressman.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
He was elected the 1st time because white people had to move away from a black man being elected and a woman, possibly being elected He was elected the 2nd time because white people had to move away from a black woman, possibly being elected He became the great white hope for great white losers 
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The mid-term elections are less than two months away. Please don't get complacent or discouraged but do everything you can to ensure a blue wave at the polls. Here's one of my heroes explaining it better than I can: robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-tho...
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Sunday thought: WE are the leaders we’ve been waiting for
Avoiding the traps — and understanding what must be done now
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
This is so sad to see. Mayor Mamdani was 9 years old when the towers fell. People forget that Muslins worked and died in the towers on that terrible day. I'm glad Mayor Mamdani will attend the ceremony. Trump won't go because no one is allowed to give a speech. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/n...
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Giuliani Says Mamdani Should Skip 9/11 Memorial (Gift Article)
During an anti-Muslim diatribe, the former mayor called for Mr. Mamdani to skip the ceremonies. The mayor has said he is going.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Lovely Lake Ontario has several beautiful state parks on the New York side. Here's the one I was at today: Westcott.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
This is encouraging news. However, we can't get complacent and need to do everything we can to ensure a blue wave in less than two months. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/u...
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Gallup Polls Show Democrats Outnumber Republicans Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections (Gift Article)
Data from Gallup shows that Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents have their largest advantage over Republicans since 2008.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Aidan wishes all cats and humans a happy Caturday.
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Critical Thinker @beacriticalthinker.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The more we are in it “together” the more we demonstrate the ability to ignore the fear inducing and desperate acts of GOP Neighbors talk to your neighbors! The power of community, truly empowers!
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Maureen summed up what's wrong with the Supreme Court in yet another excellent column. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/o...
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Opinion | Not So Supreme, Mr. Roberts (Gift Article)
Courting authoritarianism with a rapacious Trump.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Stash celebrates National Ginger Cat Appreciation Day. #catsofbluesky
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
This is terrifying but hopefully Trump can be stopped at the polls in November. www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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Opinion | Our Democracy Is at Stake. Stop Waiting for a Savior. (Gift Article)
The greatest power we have is our own.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Robert Reich sums it well as usual. robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-tho...
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Sunday thought: The extremes of the human species
From most admirable to least
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Be careful of online influencers on either side of the aisle. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/29/u...
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Influencers Have a Lot to Say About Politics. Many Are Quietly Paid for It. (Gift Article)
Their videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
So much for writing postcards on this Sunday afternoon.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
More evidence of the weakening of democracy and strengthening of autocracy as if we needed more. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Opinion | Trump’s Election Interference Is Eroding American Democracy (Gift Article)
The president is prioritizing his own interests over the national interest.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Writing postcards is an easy way to boost turnout. I've got to do 400 before mid- October when they will be mailed. Please join me in writing postcards if you can.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
The housing shortage in America just hit home for me in my little corner of Upstate New York. On Tuesday, my neighbor's house went up for sale. Tonight, I met my new neighbor, who said he bought it on Thursday.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Some good advice for all of us.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
El Capitan in Yosemite
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The Golden Gate Bridge is beautiful.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Amazing redwood trees in California.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
While billionaires get more tax breaks, some people can't afford basic items such as toilet paper. Heartbreaking. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/o...
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Opinion | Meet the Americans Who Can’t Afford Hair Cuts or Toilet Paper (Gift Article)
Millions of Americans struggle in sometimes unimaginable ways, and Trump’s cuts in food stamps and other benefits are now making life even more precarious.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Now Trump is trying to ruin Head Start. What kind of evil person wants to take away a program that helps little kids? www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/u...
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Trump Administration Plans to Upend Head Start by Deregulating It (Gift Article)
The White House tried but failed to block funding for preschool for poor children. Instead, it will seek to strip away standards on health, literacy — and brushing teeth.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Life is hard and filled with challenges. disappointments and sorrows. Let's stop pathologizing everything www.nytimes.com/2026/07/26/o....
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Opinion | Obsessing About Our Mental Health Is Part of Our Mental Health Problem (Gift Article)
We need to support psychological well-being without fixating on it.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
David French sounds the alarm in the New York Times today. I hope some Democrat is listening and planning for the worst case scenario during this fall's mid-terms. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/o...
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Opinion | How Trump and His Allies Can Corrupt the Midterms (Gift Article)
Stop the steal before it starts.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Here's one of the best columnists around today who isn't afraid to stand up to Trump. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/o...
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Opinion | Joe McCarthy Lives! (Gift Article)
Trump’s attempt to drum up a third red scare is certain to fail.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Here's a good summary of the damage Trump has caused so far in his second term and how he gets away with it. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/o...
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Opinion | Trump’s Kiss of Death (Gift Article)
On top of everything else, the president is inept.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Hiking on a summer day in Upstate New York is heavenly!
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Democratic socialism is the way to go as evidenced by New York City's amazing mayor. The link is free.https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/magazine/zohran-mamdani-interview.html?unlocked_article_code=1.y1A.Q9S8.wtyLzIZWqpdl&smid=url-share
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We are doomed.https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/07/16/opinion/focus-group-young-trump-voters.html?unlocked_article_code=1.yFA.Ui5V.3nsydqz0C0cb&smid=nytcore-android-share
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Look what came in the mail today. I encourage all women to renew their passports ASAP.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Bo celebrates Whiskers Wednesday by looking for cat videos on Mom's laptop. #whiskerswednesday #blackcats #catsofbluesky
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
What a beautiful day in lovely Upstate New York!
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Upstate New York is a lovely place.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Here's another hopeful article. Keep up the fight, everyone. We can do this. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/16/o...
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Opinion | The State of American Resistance Is Stronger Than You Think
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Buddy enjoys the dog days of summer.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Here's a blueprint to save what's left of our democracy. We can do this! www.nytimes.com/2026/06/15/o...
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Opinion | A Three-Step Plan to Undo Trump’s Assault on Democracy
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
This is truly frightening. Even the experts can't tell what's real anymore. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/u...
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The World’s Leading Deepfake Expert No Longer Trusts His Own Eyes
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/08/o...
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Opinion | Why Everyone Wants Jon Ossoff to Run for President
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Watkins Glen, NY
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Frozenborderline @frozenborderline.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Republicans are like the arsonists coming back to heckle the fire dept.
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Here are some reassuring words from Robert Reich. Let's keep up the fight against fascism, everyone. We are all in this together. open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
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You're Not Alone, and You're Not Crazy
A brief conversation on the way to breakfast
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Liberal Lady @conniemary.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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Opinion | The Fire of Stupidity Cannot Be Contained
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