Reposted by FlBellsRyan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Extraordinary, powerful and heart-wrenching. Active duty Marine Colonel Zach Schmidt, speaking in his personal capacity, about Khalil, an Afghan national whose family helped U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Khalil was deported by the U.S. on Friday to a conflict zone. 38984404233
Reposted by FlBellsDecorative Jord @jnatc.im · 12/01/2026Immense skill issue to not have found this immediately obvious in 2016 3556840956
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 12/01/2026I don't care why you stand up. Stand up for immigrants, LGBTQ/Black/Brown, the right to choose your own books, for oil execs to choose not to extract Venezuelan oil, the right to have legitimate science information, or standing up for an independent Fed keeping a stable economy. Just stand up. 042
Reposted by FlBellsEileen Clancy 🧿 @clancyny.bsky.social · 11/01/2026At last night’s candlelight vigil for Renee Nicole Good, Bishop Rob Hirschfeld of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire announced he had asked the clergy of the diocese to get their affairs in order and to make sure they have their wills written ..., 145110953564
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 09/01/2026I looked at Facebook today. What a mistake. Do people no longer care about the Constitution? Do the ends justify the means? Is that what we have collectively decided? Have we decided that rules and laws no longer matter? How can people not see how that turns out? 000
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 04/07/2025This was great. It gave hope and validation at the same time! It IS as bad as expected, but also, being together on the same river at protests does feel so good. 010
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Can we please talk about the current President's PSA. Let's trash the previous president some other time. 030
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Signal? Isn't that the app that makes everything disappear so nobody can see it? Is our government supposed to keep transcripts or whatever, forever? In some sort of classified format. What else is being discussed on Signal? What will we not know about until it happens? Not good. Not good at all. 020
Reposted by FlBellsChris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Every time you see someone powerful acting like a craven coward in the face of this authoritarian menace, let it stiffen your own spine. We are all we've got. 10135988710546
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 14/03/2025It is so unfair, but gosh, I am sure counting on the next generation of leaders. Our generation has blown it. Gex X, we owe massive apologies for the way we are handing things over. But hand it over, we must. And thank goodness for these strong, younger elected leaders. And, Bernie, too. 010
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 14/03/2025I have an idea. Let's not eat each other. The left are not the enemy of the left. Of course, we won't agree on everything. Still, let's not miss the big picture. Have the disagreements but know which side we are all on. We are on the side of this democracy - we can keep it. 010
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 05/03/2025My Dad died of Glioblastoma. Funding for research has been cut. Watching that little boy as a prop was too disgusting for me to continue watching. Plus, it's boring and like one big rerun. 000
Reposted by FlBellsAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 04/03/2025SOTU seats are not assigned. There are general seating areas for each body (House, Senate, SCOTUS,etc) but there are honored seats for each party’s leadership and they’re even trying to squat those. If it doesn’t sort out, be aware you may see applause on both sides of the aisle but they may be GOP 794136122208
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 05/03/2025I can handle listening to him. But it's really just so BORING that I had to turn it off. 000
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 01/03/2025For whatever reason people take their blinders off and change their minds, we should be welcoming them. Let's think for a minute. After WW2 Germany, what if those hiding people refused to work with anyone else. I realize my need for some more historical info, but it seems to me it's a numbers game. 000
Reposted by FlBellsAdam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 28/02/2025Trump is too much of a coward to say a bad thing to Putin, yet he dares lecture Zelensky? Russia is on the verge of collapse and Trump/Vance are desperate to save them 1355254945955
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 28/02/2025I saw President Zelensky. I saw the behavior of our top elected officials and was dumbstruck for a minute. I knew my thoughts and assessments and couldn't think anyone else would have seen that event differently. Sooooo, I turned on Fox. Saw the commentators. Saw Lindsey Graham. Shame. Shame, shame. 120
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Ok, so there is no shopping today. Can we buy things from Ukraine? 010
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Yep. I know that what I would have bought today, I will just buy tomorrow. It won't actually hurt me or the businesses. But, if I can support keeping DEI policies in place, or express my disgust with corporations who have capitulated, in sending a message, I want to do that. 000
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 24/02/2025I care ZERO about the 2028 election. The GOP administration trying to avoid a 2028 election. What matters is NOW. We need leaders of both parties, NOW, speaking out against what is going on. We need leaders of both parties, NOW, helping identify truth. Cure the cancer, then move forward. 000
Reposted by FlBellsThe Haunted Bookshop @thehauntedbookshop.com · 22/02/2025Your periodic reminder that, 150 years ago, a desire to read fiction was considered both a sign of mental illness in women and a symptom of it. The groups devoted to banning some books because they're "immoral", "obscene", etc. are just growths from the same bad root. 241804342
Reposted by FlBellsD. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 18/02/2025-The Question: How the hell did we get here? -The Answer: Citizens United. 1092164013686
Reposted by FlBellsPete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 17/02/2025If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general. If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them. 214312428531286
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 17/02/2025Ewwwwwww. This is why women don't feel safe. Actually, this is why women are not safe. 000
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 17/02/2025While they are working to burn everything down, I think we better start having conversations about what we want built back up! That doesn't mean give up. We certainly need to resist! But if we can find areas of agreement, perhaps resistance would be easier. 000
Reposted by FlBellsMark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 14/02/2025This is so smart. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social , thoughts ? And if you see this. A reminder. This is not Twitter. You can engage here and have thoughtful discussions ! We all look forward to reading your thoughts 58198220513877
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 14/02/2025This is a wonderful idea. It is so difficult to keep track of fact from fiction, and everything that is going on. Having a hired team leader who could then utilize other strong and impactful leaders makes so much sense. 000
Reposted by FlBellsBrian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 13/02/2025The United States State Department is now planning to spend $400 million in taxpayer money to buy Tesla Cybertrucks.nytimes.comTrump's Federal Buyout Program Closes After Judge Signs Off: Live Updates 68040251448
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Wow. 24 hours without access to news, and yet again it is a whole new country. I wonder what Monday's orders from the King will be. 000
Reposted by FlBellsjamelle @jamellebouie.net · 01/02/2025they are stealing data from the american people and depriving us of the transparency that we are entitled to by law. none of this is legal and not a single federal employee has any reason to comply. 7495844011300
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 30/01/2025In Vero Beach, too. Including detaining those here legally. 121
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 28/01/2025Hmmmm. Which seems more likely? Pumps were down 3 days for maintenance and are now back on. Or a narcissistic felon wants to create a false image of how powerful he is in order to deceive his followers. 020
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 27/01/2025US Dept of Education is advertising a tool to help people find private schools. Getting children out of public schools will bankrupt the system. Follow that up with what happens next. Tragic. 010
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 25/01/2025Don't give up, don't lose hope, don't be silent. Keep your joy! Your voice makes a difference. Don't give up, don't lose hope, don't be silent. Keep your joy! Your compassion makes a difference. Don't give up, don't lose hope, don't be silent. Keep your joy! You have power. 011
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Take Action!aclu.orgActions Archive | American Civil Liberties Union 000
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Take Action!aclu.orgActions Archive | American Civil Liberties Union 000
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Mostly socks. Socks with rainbows, socks with Resist, socks with RBG. And I wear symbolic jewelry and talk about it all the time, sprinkles of silly nostalgic stories mixed with what the symbolism is and why I think it's important. 100
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 23/01/2025One more thing, and then I will stop. I have several friends and family members who used to be Republican or non-voting people, and yet got engaged recently. I have been buying tiny gifts for them to try to keep them engaged and not give up. 000
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 23/01/2025And, reducing dependence on Amazon for delivery gives opportunity to buy from small businesses that pop up when people take charge of their own household economy. Not only that, being out in the community gives potential rise to having respectful conversations. 000
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 23/01/2025It's relatively easy to make or buy hand towels instead of disposable. In some areas, it isn't that difficult to use public transportation or ride share. Tiny little things we all do daily, when added up, conceivably can make a difference. 000
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Even with the fires burning, it's easy to get sloppy about our personal habits that impact the environment. I use SO MANY paper towels, and think of so many things as disposable. It is pretty easy, and cost effective, to buy or make wax cloths to use on top of dishes as food storage containers. 000
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 23/01/2025schedule a meeting with your local school board to learn about CRT/SEL policies, maybe find attorneys locally who are taking cases related to new administration issues and do a fundraiser, volunteer at food bank once a week... Thread 000
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 23/01/2025(there is a Black Lives Matter book club based out of KC), get some cards printed at local printer that have "Know Your Rights" information and take them to churches, give to teacher and nurse/doctor like-minded friends...thread 000
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 23/01/2025It might not help, but buy banned books, encourage hiring of applicants who are no longer protected (because there are "merit" choices in all demographics), start a book club... A thread from FB. 711
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 23/01/2025*sigh* - it's exhausting listening to the grandiose bragging and lying and bullying. Is the World Economic Forum an example of what we have to listen to? Promises that never occur and yet are believed, ideologies that have been shown not to work, narcissism unleashed as facts. 000
FlBells @flbells.bsky.social · 23/01/2025We are not powerless. We can each do something every single day. Have the conversations,schedule meetings with your local elected representatives, find and work with the non-profits supporting those who are currently being attacked. Take care of yourself! 000