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@elkler.bsky.social
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Former communard & ESOL instructor

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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I'm joining Red Wine & Blue to help encourage voters to turn out in this election, and it only takes 30 minutes a week! Even better, it's virtual, so I can do it from home. Want to make a difference in a super chill way? Join me on 9/27 to check it out. social.redwine.blue/s/6VWvSnhl
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I'm attending Progressive Turnout Project's event, “Midterm Postcard Rally” - sign up now to join me! #DemocracyForward www.mobilize.us/ptp/event/10...
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Midterm Postcard Rally · Progressive Turnout Project
Join us on Tuesday, September 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT to celebrate more than 100,000 volunteers writing 17 million postcards to voters with us. Together, we'll have a huge impact and help De...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I'm attending Progressive Turnout Project's event, “Midterm Postcard Rally” - sign up now to join me! #DemocracyForward www.mobilize.us/ptp/event/10...
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Midterm Postcard Rally · Progressive Turnout Project
Join us on Tuesday, September 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT to celebrate more than 100,000 volunteers writing 17 million postcards to voters with us. Together, we'll have a huge impact and help De...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I'm attending No Kings's event, “No Kings: Vote Early in Nevada” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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No Kings: Vote Early in Nevada · No Kings
NO KINGS!!!! No Kings: Vote Early in Nevada **We decide who represents us. We decide what comes next.** For more than a year, millions of people have come together to reject the idea that power bel...
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from oil and gas assets since joining supreme court, analysis shows www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... The Supremely Corrupt Court !
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Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from oil and gas assets since joining supreme court, analysis shows
Critics argue US high court justice should recuse himself from upcoming fossil fuel firms’ climate accountability case
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
I'm attending Popular Democracy's event, “National Emergency Call to Protect Voting Rights” - sign up now to join me! #POPULARDEMOCRACY www.mobilize.us/cpda/event/9...
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National Emergency Call to Protect Voting Rights · Popular Democracy
Community Call: #HandsOffOhio! The attacks on our democracy are escalating — and Ohio is ground zero. On June 11, FBI raids targeting the Ohio Organizing Collaborative (OOC) and community leaders sen...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I'm attending a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social event: Summer All In Call with Bernie Sanders . RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/summe...
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Summer All In Call with Bernie Sanders
Join us
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Join us to free Alfredo: Call on Federal Court Judge to Liberate Alfredo on Habeas. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/jo...
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Join us to free Alfredo: Call on Federal Court Judge to Liberate Alfredo on Habeas
Sign today to support Alfredo #FreedomForAlfredoSantiago #LibertadParaAlfredoSantiago
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
I'm attending a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social event: Fighting Data Centers: Members-Only General Call. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/fight...
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Fighting Data Centers: Members-Only General Call
Third Actors everywhere are rising to the moment and fighting back against data centers where we live. Join your fellow members and members of the Campaigns team to review strategic pathways to victor...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
I'm attending NWSOFA (Northwest Suburbs, Chicago, Indivisible)'s event, “Join “Disinformation Has Changed. So Has Our Role” Wed, May 13@7 CDT www.mobilize.us/nwsofaindivi...
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Join “Disinformation Has Changed. So Has Our Role” Wed, May 13@7 CDT ZOOM - Vision Forward 2.0 · NWSOFA (Northwest Suburbs, Chicago, Indivisible)
#### Join “Disinformation Has Changed. So Has Our Role” Wed, May 13@7 CDT ZOOM - Vision Forward 2.0 #### Our Presenter is Adrienne Gulyassy #### Vision Forward 2.0 Program Leader: Dr. Chris Welde ...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
I'm attending a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social event: Fighting Data Centers: Members-Only General Call. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/fight...
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Fighting Data Centers: Members-Only General Call
Third Actors everywhere are rising to the moment and fighting back against data centers where we live. Join your fellow members and members of the Campaigns team to review strategic pathways to victor...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Don’t let this fly under the radar: the Trump administration wants to kick ~6 million more people off of food assistance programs, including nearly 2 million children. That would save just $1 billion a year, while Trump spends upwards of $1 billion per *day* on his new forever war. Priorities.
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
I'm running Field Team 6's event, “Las Vegas, Nevada - Register Democrats to save the world!” - sign up now to join me! #FieldTeam6 www.mobilize.us/ft6/event/92...
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Las Vegas, Nevada - Register Democrats to save the world! · Field Team 6
Calling all activists in Nevada! It's time to take a stand against the cruelty, the fascism, the oligarchy. It's time for us to defend our democracy – by expanding it! It's time to hold a voter drive...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
For those who can’t go to an in person Kings rally tomorrow www.standupforscience.net/sufs-nk3
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SUFS NoKings3 Accessible Rally — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
NO KINGS 3 ACCESSIBLE RALLY organized by Stand Up for Science - An online and inclusive rally for everyone, everywhere, on March 28th, 12:30 - 2PM CT followed by live stream of the national flagship ...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Alexis Hill is a true progressive, running for governor of Nevada. Please pass this on to any Nevadans you know.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
The Dilley family detention center is run by CoreCivic, a major Trump donor who has raked in millions from federal contracts already. Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
I'm attending Field Team 6's event, “WORKSHOP | Yes, you can host a house party!” - sign up now to join me! #FieldTeam6 www.mobilize.us/ft6/event/89...
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WORKSHOP | Yes, you can host a house party! · Field Team 6
**Why host a house party?** Yes, door knocks, phone banks, postcards, rallies are all important organizing tools. But in 2026, we need to do something more and different to win. House parties can: ...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Turn Up the Heat: Melt The Companies That Profit From ICE and DHS. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/turn...
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Turn Up the Heat: Melt The Companies That Profit From ICE and DHS
As older Americans, we hold enormous economic power. We’ve spent decades building savings, choosing where to bank, where to invest, and where to shop—companies count on our loyalty. This Valentine’s D...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Right now, Congress is negotiating new guardrails for ICE in the Department of Homeland Security budget bill. We have a short window of time to tell them to block ICE from going into schools, hospitals, and places of worship. Write today! social.redwine.blue/s/JBDQxscU
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
I know a lot of people don't like to "talk politics" but with so much going on right now, it kind of feels like we have to! So I just signed up for this training to help me feel more comfortable speaking up. This is good for all of us! social.redwine.blue/s/6iFz7ESD
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
TEMU has cheap knock offs. I don’t buy from them because this from the web: Temu strictly prohibits forced labor in its supplier agreements, but investigations by U.S. govt. bodies & other orgs found an "extremely high risk" that its supply chains have forced labor, particularly involving Uyghur
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
This season is great for recharging and thinking of fresh ideas for the new year, so this event is perfectly timed! I've signed up to get some creative inspiration for organizing in 2026. Want to join me? It's virtual, easy to join, and will be fun! social.redwine.blue/s/pDb6BUAh
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
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How to best get out the vote with the RWB app
We will spend some extra time to get everyone on the RWB app and learn how to use the Rally Tool, a tool where we learn how to connect via text with people we know to make sure they are engaged in vot...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
I'm attending Volunteer Blue/Together We Elect's event, “The Time is Now! Meeting The Moment - Featuring Heather Cox Richardson and Sen. Gallego” - si www.mobilize.us/thirdact/eve...
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The Time is Now! Meeting The Moment - Featuring Heather Cox Richardson and Sen. Gallego · Third Act Initiative, Inc.
The pace of the damage being inflicted on our country is increasing with every passing week. Whether it’s immigration, the environment, our inalienable rights, or economic justice, we have no time to ...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Indivisible Las Vegas” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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NO KINGS Indivisible Las Vegas · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
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Pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act — End the Distractions
Text SIGN PZOPAE to 50409 to send this to your officials.
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
A lot of us have felt overwhelmed this year, watching those in power doing everything they can to take even more control. But we don't have to let them get away with it. I can't wait to hear Stacey Abrams talk about this and what we can do about it! social.redwine.blue/s/gzJNiMfV
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Tell Your Democratic Senator(s) to Make Sure Schumer Doesn't Hand Trump a Blank Check act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
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Tell Your Democratic Senator(s) to Make Sure Schumer Doesn't Hand Trump a Blank Check
Federal government funding runs out on September 30—and Republicans need Democratic votes to clear the filibuster and avoid a government shutdown. Democrats have a strong hand to play. They must use i...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
from Snopes: Fox News host Brian Kilmeade said, "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them,” referring to mentally ill homeless people who reject social services. Rating: Correct Attribution
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Tell the House to investigate government censorship of Jimmy Kimmel Live! act.indivisible.org/sign/censors...
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Tell the House to investigate government censorship of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
On September 17th, ABC/Disney announced it was indefinitely suspending the late-night TV show host Jimmy Kimmel, supposedly in response to comments in his monologue regarding the murder of Charlie Kir...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
@FieldTeam6.org is launching the biggest in-person voter drive campaign since Civil Rights! Wanna help? Host a voter drive! We'll train you & you'll leave the call fired up, knowing everything you need to lead your own voter drive! #Voterizer #GreatRegistrationRace social.fieldteam6.org/s/Mc8Ylocj
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Join the Great Registration Race!
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Want to join me for this No Kings event?
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Yes, please! Calm is what I need right now. I want to be involved, especially with local elections coming up, but the chaos in politics is stressing me out! I look forward to getting tips on staying grounded while still taking action. Join me! social.redwine.blue/s/TuxlmhLq
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
I can't wait to hear what Jasmine Crockett has to say. Now's the time for us all to be as bold as she is. Join me and let's learn what actions we can take right now to tell wannabe authoritarians, "not on our watch!" social.redwine.blue/s/OpkMuZ12
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Tell Congress: Stop Trump's Plan to Let AI Deny Medicare Coverage act.indivisible.org/sign/trump-o...
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Tell Congress: Stop Trump's Plan to Let AI Deny Medicare Coverage
Donald Trump and Dr. Oz want to let Artificial Intelligence (AI) choose which procedures Medicare will cover for individual patients -- with AI companies being paid based on how much money they save b...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
I just signed up for Red Wine & Blue's virtual Banned Book Club. We're reading "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" — a National Book Awards finalist that's been banned in Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and several other states. Read with me! social.redwine.blue/s/EQDNpweZ
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Tell the Smithsonian: Reject demands to whitewash history act.indivisible.org/sign/smithso...
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Tell the Smithsonian: Reject demands to whitewash history
The Trump regime’s campaign of whitewashing US history has reached the halls of the Smithsonian museums, with exhibits dealing with slavery, the civil rights movement, and other struggles against oppr...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
I'm attending Field Team 6's event, “How to Hold Your Own Swing State, In-Person Voter Drive - Field Team 6 style!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/ft6/event/75...
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How to Hold Your Own Swing State, In-Person Voter Drive - Field Team 6 style! · Field Team 6
Want to do something concrete to fight fascism and save our democracy? Learn to register Democrats, the Field Team 6 way! It's the #1 most direct, effective way to swing elections – and it's also inc...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
I'm attending Field Team 6's event, “How to Hold Your Own Swing State, In-Person Voter Drive - Field Team 6 style!” - sign up now to join me! #FieldTeam6 www.mobilize.us/ft6/event/75...
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How to Hold Your Own Swing State, In-Person Voter Drive - Field Team 6 style! · Field Team 6
Want to do something concrete to fight fascism and save our democracy? Learn to register Democrats, the Field Team 6 way! It's the #1 most direct, effective way to swing elections – and it's also inc...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
I'm attending No Kings's event, “One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism · No Kings
Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and f...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Good things happen when women are in charge! I'm excited to hear from this panel of state legislators about their journeys into public service, how their work impacts our daily lives, and why we need more women running for office. Don't miss it! social.redwine.blue/s/BALg8G1P
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
You love to see it — when women run for office, we win! This is going to be an awesome virtual event that talks about why we need more women running for office, how they're winning, and how we can support more candidates. Register with me! social.redwine.blue/s/F2omqqTW
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
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Good Trouble Lives On
On July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, v...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
🚨 Don’t let the USPS fall into privatizers’ hands. The Board of Governors is picking the next Postmaster General — tell them: NO privatizers! 📬 Take 30 seconds to act: #USMailNotForSale actionnetwork.org/letters/post...
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URGENT ACTION - send a message on the USPS
The USPS Board of Governors announced its intention to appoint David Steiner, reportedly the White House’s preferred candidate, as the next Postmaster General. The appointment of a FedEx board member ...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
I'm attending No Kings's event, “No Kings: Safety and Deescalation Training for Hosts & Core Teams” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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No Kings: Safety and Deescalation Training for Hosts & Core Teams · No Kings
_**Gather in-person with your planning and safety team to participate in this virtual training.**_ Get together a team of fellow No Kings organizers IN PERSON and dial in as a group for this virtual ...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Tell your senators to take a stand against the “No Contempt Clause” act.indivisible.org/sign/senator...
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Tell your senators to take a stand against the “No Contempt Clause”
Congressional Republicans hid a provision deep in their Medicaid-slashing megabill to shield Trump and his cronies from contempt of court orders. Their “No Contempt Clause” would cause chaos for our c...
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
"Wait, can he really do that?" "Are they going to get away with that?" I've been asking these questions a lot lately, so I signed up for this event to get an old school Civics lesson! It's virtual and easy to sign up and join. Let's learn together! social.redwine.blue/s/nHbBEWTP
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Elke @elkler.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Tell your senators to take a stand against the “No Contempt Clause” act.indivisible.org/sign/senator...
act.indivisible.org
Tell your senators to take a stand against the “No Contempt Clause”
Congressional Republicans hid a provision deep in their Medicaid-slashing megabill to shield Trump and his cronies from contempt of court orders. Their “No Contempt Clause” would cause chaos for our c...
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