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Live in AZ Retired RN, after 45 years full time Fiscal conservative, social progressive

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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
@chandlergilbertindivisible.com @Mesa indivisible I'm attending No Kings's event, “No Kings: Vote Early: Election Protection 201” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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No Kings: Vote Early: Election Protection 201 · No Kings
Join the No Kings coalition for this training to prepare for engaging in sustained mobilization and results protection work depending on opposition response to election results. *A core principle beh...
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
@chandlergilbertindivisible.com @indivisiblemesa.bsky.social This is helpful in building the big tent. substack.com/@anandwrites...
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Better fighting will save America
Do you want to be less lonely and save democracy in the process? Then learn the skills of healthy conflict, argues Priya Parker, my wife, whom I fight with all the time
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
@chandlergilbertindivisible.com @indivisiblemesa.bsky.social trumpepsteinbookmobile.com/0 Help bring survivors justice & hold perpetrators accountable. Child sex trafficking is not acceptable. Actions: Enter your town for a stop Donate gas $ Send to 5 friends Has Biggs helped survivors?
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Epstein Bookmobile — All 3.5M Files, Parked in Your Town
All 3.5 million Epstein files, parked in your town. Vote for the next stop and RSVP for the July 29 launch at the U.S. Capitol.
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
@chandlergilbertindivisible.com @indivisiblemesa.bsky.social HJRes140 passed US House & will be up for a Senate vote next week. Trump wants to allow a Chilean billionaire’s mining company to mine in the MN headwaters in a process that releases acid.This is NOT America first. Call 202-224-3121.
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
@changilindivisible.bsky.social @indivisiblemesa.bsky.social Combat mis-& disinformation before sharing. Check source credibility by looking at their rating Ad Fontes Media adfontesmedia.com or MediaBiasFactCheck mediabiasfactcheck.com If they have 'Mixed' or "Mostly Factual' ratings, don’t post.
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social LEAVING MAGA: WHY WE LEFT & HOW TO HELP OTHERS leavingmaga.org EBook Leaving MAGA leavingmaga.org/wp-content/u... Reaching Out Guide for Friends & Family leavingmaga.org/wp-content/u... Family Support Group us06web.zoom.us/j/8842790293...
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Leaving MAGA - Leaving MAGA
MISSION STATEMENT Empower others to leave MAGA and tell their stories. Foster reconciliation with their friends and family. Develop movement leaders to help others leave. Dear MAGA Americans, I was a ...
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
@changilindivisible.bsky.social @indivisiblemesa.bsky.social Vote yes-Prop 409 Suicide rate increased;depression &bipolar conditions, males & Vets highest increase 2021 overall 19.4/100,000,males31.2/100,00,Vets 58.9/100,000 2023 Maricopa 20.1/100,000, 50% increase men & Vets 25-34y/o azspc.org
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
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Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein)
The NSPM-7 dam continues to break, with a second CNN segment referencing the directive. Former homeland security chief of staff says: " NSPM-7 that was issued by the White House last month says that ...
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social @changilindivisible.bsky.social Best turn out yet in Mesa AZ of fellow peaceful protesters. The energy was joyful and positive with music, dancing, frogs & unicorns. There were lots & lots of cars honking in support. This was my favorite sign. Posted with permission.
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social I'm looking forward to hearing these folks from Leaving MAGA. I think we all know people who we'd like to see make this change, so I'm hoping to get some insight on how to reach them and help them find their way out. Join me! social.redwine.blue/s/6etG447S
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social @changilindivisible.bsky.social This looks like an effective strategy. What do you think? open.substack.com/pub/cmarmita...
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How Democratic Governors Could Stop Illegal ICE Abductions Tomorrow.
George Retes served in Iraq.
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
@changilindivisible.bsky.social @indivisiblemesa.bsky.social MoveOn's event, “Won't Back Down Tour: Phoenix, AZ” - sign up now! www.mobilize.us/moveon/event...
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Won't Back Down Tour: Phoenix, AZ · MoveOn
Join powerhouse leaders Sen. Chris Murphy, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and Rep. Yassamin Ansari at MoveOn's Won't Back Down Tour! We're bringing the fire to key congressional districts where Republicans ar...
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
@changilindivisible.bsky.social @indivisiblemesa.bsky.social Check it out at moveon.org
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Won't Back Down Tour: Phoenix, AZ · MoveOn
Join powerhouse leaders Sen. Chris Murphy, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and Rep. Yassamin Ansari at MoveOn's Won't Back Down Tour! We're bringing the fire to key congressional districts where Republicans ar...
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social @changilindivisible.bsky.social share.libbyapp.com/title/8740564 Good information for helping us better engage with people.
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The Persuaders
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An insider account of activists, politicians, educators, and everyday citizens working to change minds, bridge divisions, and fight for democracy - from disinformation figh...
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
@changilindivisible.bsky.social @indivisiblemesa.bsky.social Our immigrant neighbors deserve to feel welcome, safe &supported. I signed up for this event to learn more about immigrant rights & how I can help support my community. Please join & share this with others! social.redwine.blue/s/Y1RlG2rz
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social @changilindivisible.bsky.social Regarding LA “riot” & threat to AZ www.cnas.org/publications... 1. contact governor, urge her to deploy AZ National Guard in AZ for fire prevention 2. contact AG she & block Insurrection Act use by Trump. 3. Peaceful protests only!
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Protecting the Integrity of the National Guard
Posse comitatus, which is both a general principle and a criminal statute, dictates there should be clear separation between military and law enforcement.
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
@changilindivisible.bsky.social @indivisiblemesa.bsky.social “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” Unknown
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a poster for memorial day with a blue striped background
ALT: a poster for memorial day with a blue striped background
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
@changilindivisible.bsky.social @indivisiblemesa.bsky.social Hands Off East Valley (Val Vista & Baseline) Saturday, 05-10-25 Great signs gallery:
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
@changilindivisible.bsky.social @indivisiblemesa.bsky.social There were over 600 enthusiastic, peaceful protestors at Hands Off East Valley (Val Vista & Baseline) this morning. Thank you to Chandler Gilbert Indivisible for organizing, keeping us pumped, safe & supplied with flags 🇺🇸💙
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
@tcw123.bsky.social Would you please share with Superstition Mountains Indivisible? Thanks Please take action and engage media for change. www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/7...
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CEBV On the Road: Messaging & Letters to the Editor with Chandler Gilbert Indivisible · Civic Engagement Beyond Voting
Frustrated that local media doesn't cover issues you care about? Do you feel like your views are not represented in local media? Help change the conversation in your community! Learn about effective...
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
@changilindivisible.bsky.social Action needed- Be an agent of change and engage with the media! www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/7...
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CEBV On the Road: Civics with Chandler Gilbert Indivisible · Civic Engagement Beyond Voting
Frustrated that local media doesn't cover issues you care about? Do you feel like your views are not represented in local media? Help change the conversation in your community! Learn about effective...
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
@changilindivisible.bsky.social Action needed- Be an agent of change and engage with the media! www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/7...
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CEBV On the Road: Civics with Chandler Gilbert Indivisible · Civic Engagement Beyond Voting
Frustrated that local media doesn't cover issues you care about? Do you feel like your views are not represented in local media? Help change the conversation in your community! Learn about effective...
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social @changilindivisible.bsky.social Call Mark Kelly 202-224-2235 Call Ruben Gallego 202-224-4521 Demand their opposition on the GENIUS act, S394. There can be no compromise with Republicans. Do not allow Trump & his family to take bribes via cryptocurrency
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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
We're hearing rumors that Ds have worked out a deal to allow a cloture vote (ie, give up their leverage to stop the bill) in exchange for a vote on an amendment (which will fail). That's not acceptable. We need real opposition to Trump's corruption, not procedural gimmicks. Call your Senators now:
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social Great turnout for the peaceful MayDay protest & March. Many news outlets were there, a helicopter and several drones overhead.
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social Another Trump EO brings us a step closer to martial law. Take action- Call your State’s Attorney General to take immediate action. Call your Governor to deploy your State’s National Guard so the Trump will be blocked from doing so. www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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Trump’s Newest Executive Order “Unleashes” the Cops—and Flirts With Martial Law
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
@indivisible Mesa More people protesting along the travel route, than attending Trump’s 100 days “celebration” in southeast MI m.youtube.com/watch?v=SPTz...
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Protest against President Trump in Warren
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
@indivisiblemesa Reported on Axios www.axios.com/2025/04/16/m... Colorado Public Radio www.cpr.org/2025/04/16/j... Newsweek www.newsweek.com/republicans-... www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social We need to watch everything, as the 12 Republicans didn’t ask to keep Medicaid additions& changes that came in response to the COVID pandemic. Single adults, without children, are still vulnerable! Keep the pressure on with 5calls.org all week, to House & Senate!
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5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjkkYtKG/ 12 Republicans’ letter to Speaker Mike Johnson against cuts to Medicaid for vulnerable populations. Representative Juan Ciscomani, CD6, is the only AZ signatory. We need to thank him!
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#substack #journalism #theindependentbulletin #independentjournalism #medicaid #speaker #apeakerofthehouse #speakerjohnson #mikejohnson #republicans #republican #california #arizona #newjersey #newyor...
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Jesse Hagopian has been named Teacher of the Year by the NAACP Youth Coalition and Seattle Public Schools, and has written a book on antiracist education, so I can't wait to hear him speak in this virtual event. Care about public education? Join me! social.redwine.blue/s/B14J0BRX
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social This event for CD 5 constituents will proceed. Out of respect for Rep Biggs (death of daughter), the summary document will be sent a week later. Community Conversation & Concerns for CD5 Andy Biggs Community Event Monday, April 21 5:30 – 7pm MST mobilize.us/s/MWwfjI
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Community Conversation & Concerns for CD5 Andy Biggs · Indivisible Mesa
For months, Andy Biggs' has denied meetings and townhall access to his non-Republican constituents. This recess, join Indivisible Mesa, for a community gathering to voice your top concerns. We'll gath...
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social History helps us understand today. Heather Scott Richardson, noted historian, begins speaking at 1:18:45 into this Vimeo recording. It is the 250th anniversary of the Lanterns & Paul Revere’s ride. vimeo.com/event/505656...
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Lantern Service
The Old North Church is offering a traditional Lantern Service on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 7:00pm in honor of the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea”…
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social Andy Biggs' has denied townhall access to his non-Republican constituents. This recess, join Indivisible Mesa, to voice your top concerns. We'll gather these concerns and send them to the Andy Biggs' office and staff. To register, click mobilize.us/s/z2EeVM
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Community Conversation & Concerns for CD5 Andy Biggs · Indivisible Mesa
For months, Andy Biggs' has denied meetings and townhall access to his non-Republican constituents. This recess, join Indivisible Mesa, for a community gathering to voice your top concerns. We'll gath...
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social Mesa Seeking Applicants for Advisory Boards and Committees Mesa residents are invited and encouraged to participate in the local government process by serving on the Citys volunteer advisory boards & committees. Term of service is three years. Apply mesaaz.gov/boards.
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Advisory Boards & Committees
A listing of advisory boards and committees and information about how to get involved!
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social Indivisible Mesa is sponsoring an event with Civic Engagement Beyond Voting. Help build community at your school board, city government, library board, etc. Date: April 22,2025 5:30 Sign in 6-7 PM Meeting Register here: www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/7...
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CEBV On the Road: Civics with Indivisible Mesa · Civic Engagement Beyond Voting
Cathy Sigmon, Co-Founder of Civic Engagement Beyond Voting will be presenting the CEBV Civics Series: Local and County Government at a meeting of Indivisible Mesa. Take action to protect democracy i...
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social Contact Andy Biggs today to demand his opposition on SAVE act. It is voter suppression! Audrey @ Biggs’ office confirmed 1. He swore oath to uphold & defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign & DOMESTIC. 2. Email is best way to get a response from him
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 08/04/2025
“So many people turning out in so many, so many red states.” Thank you to @maddow.msnbc.com for her comprehensive coverage of Saturday’s nationwide #handsoff mobilizations.
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social www.google.com/search?q=chris mayes april town hall April 4th Town hall in Mesa with Rep Greg Stanton, district 4, and AZ AG Kris Mayes.
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
@indivisible Town Hall file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/32/02/D97ECF04-0B5C-41E2-802F-BCC9C5242184/4562317578482598339.jpg
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
substack.com/@v1per4/note... @indivisiblemesa.bsky.social
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V1PER-4 on Substack
Republican Rep. Andy Biggs refused to let Democrats or independents into his town hall this week — and now that we've seen the uncovered footage, it's pretty clear why.
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social indivisible.org/resource/tow... Please review guide to prepare for Townhall meetings during this Congressional “District Work Period.”
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
@indivisibleguide.bsky.social @indivisiblemesa.bsky.social Growing number of protestors, about 230 at Tempe Tesla Service Center, lined both sides of University. “Shares of Tesla have crashed 48% since peaking in mid-December” Business Insider Keep up the pressure!
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social Trump’s ego is fragile. The Ides of Trump postcards will bruise him.
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
www.civilservicestrong.org @indivisiblemesa.bsky.social
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Civil Service Strong: Resources for Civil Servants
Effective. Impartial. Resilient. The civil service comprises dedicated, nonpartisan federal employees who work tirelessly across the country and around the world to ensure the effective delivery of go...
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
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Murphy: Six Weeks In, This White House Is On Its Way To Being The Most Corrupt In U.S. History
YouTube video by Senator Chris Murphy
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social Senator Chris Murphy provides analysis of Musk/Trump actions in first 6 weeks of their administration. Can anyone say “CORRUPTION” Demand action from your elected officials! youtu.be/hycoCYe
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bec8.bsky.social @bec8.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
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Vote NO on the SAVE Act!
The SAVE Act is a trick to undermine our voting rights. Urge Congress to vote no on the SAVE ACT.
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Joan @jmbow.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
@indivisiblemesa.bsky.social 50501 Protest Phoenix 3-4-25 Many protesters, also individuals who spoke about Ukraine, Vets LGBTQ+, 50501 organizer and community. Funny satire of billionaires - see photos. Actions needed 1. call elected reps & senators NO on proposed budget 2. Build local community
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