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Dawn Morais

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In these dark times, we can say NO to destruction, cruelty and greed.

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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
The community would be blessed to get Bobby Pahia in office Kalo Farmer Faces Pro-Development Candidate In Upcountry Maui Council Race www.civilbeat.org?p=1814754&ut... EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_05_12_05_31_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-ec21c6ffa7-401685341&mc_cid=763263817b&mc_eid=62b5cc2299
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Kalo Farmer Faces Pro-Development Candidate In Upcountry Maui Race
Bobby Pahia and Jon Yokouchi are racing to fill the seat that Yuki Lei Sugimura has held since 2016.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Thank you @mayor.nyc.gov. This is what responsible caring government looks like.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
If you haven't yet voted, there's still time. Drop off your vote at one of the ballot boxes in your neighborhood or at Honolulu Hale. --don't mail it. And if you're not registered yet--you can still do so and vote. It's never been more important.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
It's not too late to make your voice heard. Primary season is a chance to welcome new candidates. Here's advice from a veteran legislator garyhooser.blog/2026/08/07/3...
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32 years of political education – things I’ve learned and people I will vote for
I’ve been there. I’ve served a total of 16 years in public office, 8 years on the Kauaʻi County Council and 8 years in the Hawai‘i State Senate. For a short period, I served as State Director of th…
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
It's not too late to make your voice heard. DROP OFF YOUR BALLOT IN ANY BALLOT BOX IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD OR AT HONOLULU HALE
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The Last Of A Dying Breed @lastofdyingbreed.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Yes. Very accurate assessment. Toxic ignorance is having its way---for now. Hope voters wake up and remove these dangerous clowns.
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Luca Migo @victinibcn.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
58 days of relentless resistance. 🦩 Albanians are standing up against land grabs, corruption, and authoritarian overreach to defend their public lands and democratic rights. When the people unite, real change happens. Keep raising your voices, Albania! 🇦🇱
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Patriotic Millionaires @patrioticmillionaires.org · 28/07/2026
Patriotic Millionaires like Andrew Tobias are willing to pay more in taxes because they believe our country is a place worth supporting. That financial support begins with a strong tax code: www.businessinsider.com/new-york-cit...
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This New York City millionaire will happily pay more taxes. Just make sure to send him a fruit basket.
Andrew Tobias, NYC millionaire and financial writer, will happily pay more taxes. Just make sure to send him a fruit basket.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Trying something new: I am voting with Claire to Jess’s Progressive Picks. www.sway.co/g/jesscraven... When we commit to vote together we can influence anyone who wants our votes.
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Jess’s Progressive Picks | Sway
Candidates I love across the country, plus a Los Angeles/CA voter guide
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
@lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social @lastwordmsnow.bsky.social You described the suffering of Ukraine eloquently tonight. Why not do the same for the Palestinians who are killed daily by Israel with impunity? Children bombed or killed by snipers., Doctors & Journalists killed or jailed without cause.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Democratic powerbrokers are now positioned to use the Maine Senate candidate’s withdrawal to overturn voters’ policy demands. www.levernews.com/corporate-de... More nuanced than Jim Messina & Maine Dem Party's views on @PsakiBriefing.Disqualify Platner, but not his anti-oligarchy message
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Corporate Dems Are Weaponizing Graham Platner’s Demise
Democratic powerbrokers are now positioned to use the Maine Senate candidate’s withdrawal to overturn voters’ policy demands.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/u...
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Presidents Line Up for Obama’s Long-Awaited Center in Chicago
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Miti 💙🕊️ @miti24.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Who else agrees that President Obama was one the coolest presidents we ever had? ✋🏻 #ObamaAppreciationDay
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mweinstock.bsky.social @mweinstock.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
In a nutshell.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
John Cornyn lost the election and now he’s losing his mind www.dailykos.com/stories/2026.... But he will still vote for Paxton??????? Dear god.
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John Cornyn lost the election and now he’s losing his mind
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) has no more fucks to give after his embarrassing primary runoff loss last month that ended his more than two-decade career in the Senate.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Breaking: Via @Mosab Abu Toha " from a hearing at the “Israeli Supreme Court” Jerusalem. Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, visibly exhausted, displaying signs of starvation. Look at his arms!! Clear signs of torture." @chrislhayes.bsky.social @maddow.bsky.social @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social @velshi.com
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Lynn Stahl @msbtterswrth.altgov.info · 25/05/2026
Somber weather on this solemn day of remembrance to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. And today, we honor 13 more who died for Trump's ego.
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Again, please share. In every aspect of American history you will run smack dab into the critical contributions of Black people. It’s not Black history. It’s American history. Trying to erase it is a fool’s errand. We live it every day. time.com/5836444/blac...
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The Forgotten Black History of How Memorial Day Started
Historians like the Pulitzer Prize winner David Blight have tried to raise awareness of freed slaves who decorated soldiers' graves in 1865
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[The Great War & Modern Memory] @ps9714.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
👏 “Too much depends on our commitment to truth and the lifesaving power of vaccines to entrust Mr. Kennedy with the direction of these programs,” writes Josh Green, the governor of Hawaii and a physician. “Our children’s lives depend on it.” nyti.ms/3C1Q59d
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Opinion | Hawaii Governor: Robert F. Kennedy Is Unfit to Be HHS Secretary
Before I was governor of Hawaii, I saw how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. contributed to a measles outbreak in Samoa.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Hawaii should do the same.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Here’s a thought — Maybe these people don’t deserve to be handsomely rewarded? (From NPR)
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Thank you @katiephang.bsky.social Takes a woman.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
For that crime and many more. The American Bar Association is made to look like a toothless tiger as long as these corrupt clowns retain their license to practice. What are we waiting for?Everyday is another demonstration of malpractice and criminal behavior. Disbar them.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Please apply. @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social has provided a wonderful template that expresses everything we have suffered at the hands of this regime. Customize and submit.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Today: centralunionchurch.org/event/commun... Come anytime between 3-6 p.m. Listen to the naming of those whose lives were taken in the genocide.
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Community Vigil for Peace
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
@briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social Please seek comment from HI Senator Karl Rhoads who championed the first bill in the nation to counter Citizens United. Gov just signed it into law!
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
@chrislhayes.bsky.social @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social Breaking news: Gov Green has just signed into law FIRST-IN-THE-NATION law to curb Citizens United. Senator Karl Rhoads championed the bill, supported by an extensive clean elections coalition. 13 states tried. HI first to succeed. Celebrate!
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Rick Paisano @sicilianrick.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
And this guy is in the US Senate???? No wonder we are in trouble.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
@maddow.bsky.social @chrislhayes.bsky.social @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social @velshimsnow.bsky.social @hirono.senate.gov @schatz.bsky.social first-in-the-nation law counters Citizens United. Hawaii the first to succeed. GOVERNOR GREEN ENACTS KEY LAW -restricts political spending by corporations
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
How in May 2026 is it journalism to treat this like a good-faith "investigation," writing a straight-news lead when all objective evidence is to the contrary — as covered by your own publication? Embarrassing shit, @washingtonpost.com.
Democracy Dies in Darkness

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Higher Education
DOJ says Yale medical school discriminated against Asian, White applicants
An investigation concluded that Yale School of Medicine discriminated based on race in its admissions, favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over White and Asian ones.

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After a year-long investigation, the Justice Department concluded that Yale School of Medicine discriminated based on race in its admissions, favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over White and Asian ones, the agency said Thursday.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Thank you Democrats!! and the few sane and decent Republicans who aided this effort.
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Feeling overwhelmed with all of this. LISTEN. Another Louisiana resident (Marshawn is the only name we have) testifies against the state’s racial gerrymander, speaking truth to power up and down the hearing room and predicts how this story will end. Speak your truth, fight and believe.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
@pbsnews.org @amnanawaz.bsky.social First in the nation law to fight Citizens United passes in HI. Awaiting Governor's signature. Uses corporate. not election law to rein in Citizens United. @ourhawaii808.bsky.social Celebrate! @hapahi.bsky.social @commoncause.org
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Christian 🎃🧙🍫 @vidalporter.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
I don't understand why redistricting chosen by voters is illegal, but redistricting rammed through by a GOP governor is fine
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 08/05/2026
some wisdom from james wilson, framer. "The truth is that, in our governments, the supreme, absolute, and uncontrollable power remains in the people."
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RaySCline @lastmandarin.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Never Forget as We Americans and other nationalities die.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
@maddow.bsky.social @chrislhayes.bsky.social @msnowreports.bsky.social @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social CELEBRATE!!! We, the people, SAY"NOT SO FAST" to Citizens United!
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
TODAY: Breaking news: First in the nation bill to fight Citizens United passes with near unanimous vote in Hawaii legislature. Hope other states will emulate SB2471. Uses corporate, not election law to limit corporate spending. What the state creates, the state can control. YAY!
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Regardless of Virginia, Dems will still flip the House. Don't lose sight of that. People are fed up of broken promises, rising prices and unprovoked wars. We the people say NO to broken government.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
@maddowblog.bsky.social Hawaii is on the verge of passing a bill to counter Citizens United. Floor Vote on Friday. Contact @ourhawaii808.bsky.social for more details. www.cleanelectionshawaii.org/pass2471?r=F...
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Mahalo! Final Vote to End Unlimited Corporate Money in Politics https://t.co/5quomjMyCK https://t.co/5quomjMyCK
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
@maddow.bsky.social @chrislhayes.bsky.social @msnowreports.bsky.social @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social 14 states tried. HI is on the verge of succeeding. LMK if you want to speak to advocates and lawmakers.
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
www.cleanelectionshawaii.org/hold-the-lin...
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Hold The Line — End Citizens United! - Clean Elections Hawai'i
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Dawn Morais @dawnmorais.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Tell Congress: Stop Dangerous Plans to Expand Nuclear Weapons Complex secure.ucs.org/a/2026-congr...
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Tell Congress: Stop Dangerous Plans to Expand Nuclear Weapons Complex
Take action to stop dangerous and unnecessary plans to produce plutonium bomb cores for new nuclear weapons. Write Congress today.
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Jules or Τζουλς 🕊️🍉 @katsikajules.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
🇪🇸Spain’s Minister of transportation comments on Netanyahu’s statement today trying to drag Europe to the war: “We're not going with you even around the corner, you genocidal bastard. Let's see if you get it.”
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Republicans are threating us with a competent administration.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Here is what you need to know about the SAVE Act: 1. It started as a stunt to protect Mike Johnson's speakership. 2. It has evolved into a massive voter suppression bill. 3. It won't pass. 4. When it fails Trump will escalate. 5. We will fight and win. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...
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The SAVE Act started as a political stunt. Now it's a real threat.
As we entered 2026, it became clear that Republicans were set up to lose control of Congress in the midterm elections. What followed was predictable.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
This is 100% true. Pay the TSA agents.
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Defiance Dispatch @defiancedispatch.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Have you seen the signs telling people about operation Epstein Fury? As more American soldiers pay the price for this war started by Trump, we will unfortunately see more signs like this.
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