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Ellenmp2

@ellenmp2.bsky.social
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Upstate NYer. Birder. Genealogy nerd. Nature lover. Avid reader. Yoga practitioner. Occasional photographer. All photos that I post are my own, unless otherwise indicated.

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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Addressing reader concerns about the Supreme Court’s SAVE database decision. roberthubbell.substack.com/p/addressing...
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Addressing reader concerns about the Supreme Court’s SAVE database decision.
September 26, 2026
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Last night I attended a virtual screening of this film, hosted by Robert Hubbell and filmmaker Bobby Roth. Watch it! It is truly inspiring. www.lightworkersdoc.com
lightworkersdoc.com
Lightworkers | Documentary Film About Democracy, Hope & Civic Action
Watch Lightworkers, a documentary film about democracy, civic engagement, voting, activism, education, and social responsibility featuring artists, activists, educators, and community leaders.
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The dangers of artificial intelligence have become an enormous issue - yet the White House has been so passive that even the AI companies themselves are asking what it will take to get government to step up and establish safeguards.
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Stacy Mitchell @stacyfmitchell.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
1. Should a $1 billion company qualify as a "small business"? The Trump administration is proposing a radical change to how the government defines a small business. Not only would big companies get access to small business support. The change would be deeply harmful to actual small businesses.
ilsr.org
Trump's New SBA Size Standards will Hurt Small Businesses
Trump's proposed SBA size standards could accelerate the corporate consolidation the agency was established to fight
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Crazy vs. common sense: you decide! roberthubbell.substack.com/p/i-agree-wi...
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I agree with Mike Johnson: “The choice is between crazy and common sense.”
September 9, 2026
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s Yosemite Giveaway👇 Hands off our National Parks! Write a letter here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
A Trump donor gave nearly $2 million to his 2024 campaign fund. Months later, Trump pardoned him. That pardon spared prison & wiped out financial penalties. The No Payoffs For Pardons Act says what should be obvious: money can’t buy a get-out-of-jail-free card. #CostOfCorruption
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Trump and corrupt Republicans know fear is cheaper than winning votes. Federal monitors. Threats around mail ballots. Talk of ICE at polls. Michigan knows this playbook. Black and Brown voters are organizing anyway. They want silence. Give them turnout. #CostOfCorruption
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
She had it right.
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SteveH @sghendricks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Another excellent post from Robert Hubbell. roberthubbell.substack.com/p/do-not-pan...
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Do not panic over the Supreme Court ruling on the US Postal Service executive order
August 25, 2026
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Question everything! Desperate people are spreading disinformation and misinformation in an attempt to influence the midterm elections. Read on. roberthubbell.substack.com/p/resistance...
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Resistance is not futile. It is the path forward.
August 21, 2026
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
In case you need a reminder. 🙄
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Recognizing that "this is what democracy looks like." Excellent. youtu.be/C0gTV5pxES4?...
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Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander on the Impact of the NH Bridge Brigade for Democracy
YouTube video by NH Bridge Brigade for Democracy
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
roberthubbell.substack.com/p/trump-and-...
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Trump and Blanche retreat over the weekend.
August 3, 2026
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/nyc...
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Mamdani announces NYC's first-ever city-funded pet food pantry
The new initiative accompanies free and low-cost spay and neuter services in all five boroughs.
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
This man is a true patriot. www.youtube.com/live/XcxRUkG...
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Mayor Mamdani Delivers Address Marking America’s 250th Birthday
YouTube video by NYC Mayor's Office
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Another excellent post from Jen Rubin. www.contrariannews.org/p/non-storie...
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Non-stories You Can Ignore
Two invented storylines can safely be disregarded.
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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Sign the Petition
Stop the construction of the wall in Big Bend Ranch State Park & Big Bend National Park
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
They think power comes from fear and violence. We know better. Real power comes from solidarity. From showing up for each other. From refusing to be divided. March 28. #NoKings2026
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Right now, Congress is negotiating new commonsense 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 your representatives today!
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
I am sharing this article because I believe more people should know about this. We know where the Justice Department's priorities lie.
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‘Disheartening’: US justice department slashes funding to programs combating child sex trafficking
Prosecutors say cuts to funding and training limits their ability to bring child predators to justice
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
This is a few days old, but I like many of the ideas suggested, such as going after his billionaire supporters.
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How the Free World Can Fight Mad King Trump - The American Prospect
The worst president in American history wants to conquer Greenland.
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Brilliant.
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A Declaration of Independence From The Mad King
It's time.
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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Hey Jersey: @govmurphy.bsky.social has til Tuesday noon to sign the Immigrant Protection Package into law. He says he's still undecided. Please text 732 605 5455 or call 609 292 6000 (and wait thru the muzak). In my call, I invoked Murphy's friend Bruce Springsteen:
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Add your ICE Out for Good event from this past weekend to the crowdsourced map!
thedemlabs.org
Crowdsourcing the ICE Resistance: A 2026 Protest Map
Track the nationwide response to federal overreach. See our crowdsourced map of 1,000+ protests against the ICE killing of Renee Good.
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Really?! These are our leaders? www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Top Democrats decline to say if they would rein in ICE after Minnesota shooting
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries denounce the killing but offer no concrete pledges
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Excellent piece, well worth reading! www.whoshallrule.com/p/fighting-m...
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Fighting Monopoly Is Fighting Fascism
A reflection on our moment, and the political economy that led us here
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
We are outraged. Renee Nicole Good was murdered by ICE — we demand accountability! This weekend, we demand: ✅ Immediate investigation ✅ Transparency ✅ Justice This is not a moment — it’s a movement. #ICEOutForGood social.demcast.com/s/gM5X7q2a
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
AI needs fixing. They'd better “hop” to it!
Screenshot of a post by Luiza Jarovsky, PhD, on X discussing an error made by artificial intelligence software used by Utah police to transcribe body camera footage. The post states that the AI claimed an officer “shapeshifted into a frog,” and explains that the reason was even more bizarre. Below the post is a screenshot of a news article excerpt from Fox 13 News. The highlighted section explains that the AI transcription software mistakenly picked up dialogue from a movie playing in the background, identified as The Princess and the Frog, and included it in the police report. The article text is shown on a white background with a blue highlighted paragraph.
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Among the most important actions you can take in 2026, according to Robert Reich: “Make the upcoming 250th Anniversary of America about our duties to the Constitution and the world rather than loyalty to Trump or nativist bullshit.” Yes!
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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
me every single day
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
I'm not commenting on the snow this time.
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
C. wishes you a happy, healthy holiday season.
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
👍 www.thenation.com/article/acti...
thenation.com
Anger at Corporate Power Is Everywhere
It should guide the Democrats.
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Phrases that annoy me: "the new normal" (corporatespeak; if it's new, is it really normal??) and "chop house" (why would I want to eat there??) What phrases do you hate?
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Trump says affordability is a “Democrat scam.” Bold words from a billionaire who’s never bought his own groceries. The reality check he needs? His economy is crushing working families. Affordability isn’t a scam — Trump is. #TrumpAffordabilityCrisis
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Politico looks through the results in hundreds of New York State governments, and finds Dems flipped 50 seats — more than the 2017 blue wave. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
politico.com
Forget Mamdani. New York’s real political shift happened everywhere else.
Democrats flipped over 50 county legislative seats across the state. Republicans flipped one.
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Dylan for the MAGA era? Great stuff. youtu.be/61I4hlig78w?...
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"Join ICE" - Jesse Welles (LIVE on The Late Show)
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 22/11/2025
The North Dakota Supreme Court reinstated a near-total abortion ban on Friday, reversing a judge’s earlier decision and making abortion once again illegal in the state.
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Abortion Is Once Again Illegal in North Dakota
On Friday, a state Supreme Court ruling reinstated a near-total abortion ban, reversing a judge’s earlier decision.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 22/11/2025
The EPA is moving forward with approvals for pesticides containing “forever chemicals” as an active ingredient, dismissing concerns about health and environmental impacts raised by some scientists and activists. Here’s what to look out for:
washingtonpost.com
EPA just approved new ‘forever chemical’ pesticides for use on food
Critics warn the EPA’s approvals of new PFAS pesticides could expose more Americans to “forever chemicals” through their food.
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sunballer 🐦‍⬛📚💙 @sunballer.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
I'm sorry, but why the fuck? Greed is destroying this country. This was proposed TODAY. This would repeal federal protections for 85% of wetlands in the US. I don't know how to get people to care about wildlife. Feels like everyone just turns and looks the other way. #birds #EPA #Conservation
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E.P.A. Rule Would Drastically Curb Protections for Wetlands
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
BREAKING: Cornell caved. Here is the settlement agreement, signed today by the university's president, Michael Kotlikoff: statements.cornell.edu/2025/documen...
SIGNATURES
For Cornell University:
Michael I. Kotlikoff
President of Cornell University
Office of the President
300 Day Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
Ben the Winited States (including but not limited to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Servives and the U.S, Department of Education):
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istant Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530
For the Department of Health and Human Services:
Paula Matana S
Paula M. Stannard
Director, Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Effective Date:
14/7/2025.
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
I was just listening to this song from the 1980s, thinking it’s so appropriate today. I’m not the only one! variety.com/2025/music/n...
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Heaven 17 Plans New Version of ‘Fascist Groove Thang’ Calling Out Trump Instead of Reagan: ‘It’s Not Going to Get Any Less Relevant, Is It?’
Heaven 17's new wave classic '(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang' has become a danceable protest song, with new lyrics calling out Trump.
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
One year ago today, we had to say goodbye to our beautiful kitty. 💔
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
812,000 Arizonans don't have a representative right now because Mike Johnson refuses to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. Stop playing games with our democracy.
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Wax Chicken @waxchicken.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Disgusting, hateful people, inspired by you-know-who... and they live in my so-called blue state. 😡 www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
politico.com
‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
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Ellenmp2 @ellenmp2.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
The Big List of Protest Signs for #NoKings 10/18 open.substack.com/pub/reframin...
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The Big List of Protest Signs for #NoKings 10/18
Instead of talking to MAGA or each other, focus on winning the hearts and minds of the unaware and undecided.
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