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Bostonian ex-Texan New Mexican, retired teacher, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, volunteer at salmonruins.com & NW New Mexico Site Stewards, member of Democratic Socialists of America, hiker, opera lover

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Jews For Racial & Economic Justice Action @jfrejnyc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
New York’s hottest club is @bradlander.bsky.social’s sukkah. Great to gather together under the סכך tonight to celebrate Sukkot and talk about how we make New York City a safe & welcoming home for our immigrant neighbors! (You can get involved *right now* ➡️ jfrej.org/courtwatch)
Photo of Mayor Mamdani speaking to a crowd in a sukkah. Photo of Brad Lander speaking to a crowd in a sukkah. Photo of a rabbi and pastor reading remarks in a sukkah. Photo of a large crowd of people standing  in a sukkah.
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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
BREAKING: Fox News agrees to host a debate between me and Ken Paxton — because the people of Texas deserve it. They're just waiting on Paxton to agree. Ball's in your court, Ken.
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Deb Haaland @debhaalandnm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Early voting begins on October 6th. Double-check your registration, make a plan to vote, and tell your friends and family.  Visit nmvote.gov to check your registration.
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Mark Fiore @markfiore.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Buried deep in today’s NYT story about the Trump admin hiring 5,000 new ICE agents is the point that 7,500(!) of the previous 8,000 hires have yet to undergo background checks.
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
💰 Pay the #NMLeg! 🗳 YES on Amendment 4!
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Join Indivisible San Juan for #NoKings Action on Saturday, Oct 17 at Farmington Public Library! 💌 11 am - writing #GOTV post cards to Progressives, 🗳️ 12 Noon #EarlyVoting together, followed by a 🧺 picnic on the south lawn. 🌶️ #NewMexico #NMPol
#NoKings Day is Saturday, Oct 17, the first day of expanded #EarlyVoting in San Juan County! Join Indivisible San Juan in Turning People Power into Voting Power!
💌 11:00 a.m. Postcard Writing to Progressives reminding them to get out & vote. Farmington Public Library, Southwest Room. Postcards provided. Postage is appreciated, but not necessary.
🗳️ 12:00 p.m. Early Voting. Meet in front of the polling place at Farmington Public Library. Let's vote TOGETHER!
🧺 After Voting Picnic. Pack a lunch and join us for a picnic near the South Ampitheater (20th St. lawn area)
Whether or not you attend, MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE EARLY!
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Yes, and diesel heading for $7/gallon, but we've renamed the Gulf of America, Lake America, and the State of 🌶️ New America 🌶️, so everything is just fine and dandy, right?
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Deb Haaland @debhaalandnm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I have fought for New Mexico’s water, land, and communities my whole career, and I always will. I support a moratorium on data centers until clear and transparent accountability measures are adopted. New Mexicans deserve a voice in protecting the resources that make our state home.
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
New Mexico Democrats propose revamped consumer protection, digital safety laws sourcenm.com/2026/09/23/n... via @sourcenm.com
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New Mexico Democrats propose revamped consumer protection, digital safety laws • Source New Mexico
Three New Mexico Democrats, including the attorney general and gubernatorial nominee, proposed revamped consumer and digital protection laws.
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
New Mexico Election 2026: Constitutional Amendments 1-3. Voters on Nov. 3 will choose whether to do away with pocket vetoes, change when school elections can be held and establish a regent nominating committee. sourcenm.com/2026/09/17/n... via @sourcenm.com #VoteSmart
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New Mexico Election 2026: Constitutional Amendments 1-3 • Source New Mexico
Source NM outlines the first three constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 New Mexico general election ballot.
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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
BOYCOTT STARBUCKS 🚫☕️ DSA supports baristas fighting for fair wages and conditions against one of the biggest union busters around!
Poster with images of Starbucks baristas and a spilled cup of coffee with text advocating for the boycott of Starbucks.
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"Projections filed with the state show that, if approved, the system would emit as many greenhouse gases annually as NM’s largest cities combined." 👉🏼 #NewMexico State Ethics Commission says Oracle’s $3.4M Project Jupiter ads sought to sway permitting @sourcenm.com sourcenm.com/2026/09/16/n...
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New Mexico State Ethics Commission says Oracle’s $3.4M Project Jupiter ads sought to sway permitting • Source New Mexico
The New Mexico State Ethics Commission said Oracle disclosed a $3.4 million ad buy related to its Project Jupiter data center.
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Texas Republicans no longer even pretend to not be virulent racists 👉🏼 Not all Texas Republicans are condemning Bo French www.sacurrent.com/news/texas-n... via @sacurrent.bsky.social
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Not all Texas Republicans are condemning Bo French
Republican Bo French is running for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission. This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
💦 #SanJuanCounty Data Center Dissent Coalition On-Line Petition 💦 If you have signed a paper copy of the petition, pls do not sign online. *San Juan County residents* only; this petition is for our San Juan County Commissioners. #StopDataCenters www.change.org/p/please-sup.... 1/2
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Sign the Petition
PLEASE SUPPORT - 2 Year Moratorium on Data Centers in San Juan County NM
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: Agents of the Department of Homeland Security have been ordered to unlawfully access state voting records to carry out the department’s escalating elections-related probes, an anonymous federal whistleblower recently disclosed to Sen. Alex Padilla. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Homeland Security officers are illegally accessing state voter data, new whistleblower alleges
The searches likely resulted in "thousands of violations of state laws," Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said.
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San Juan County DSA @sanjuancountydsa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Democrats' revised primary calendar making #NewMexico an early-voting state gives #NativeAmericans more power www.axios.com/2026/09/13/d... via @axios.com
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Dems' primary plan gives Native Americans more power
New Mexico, where 13% of the population is Native American, will be one of the first states to vote.
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San Juan County DSA @sanjuancountydsa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
San Juan County DSA member Yael Oliva is running for County Vice-Chair of the @dpsanjuancountynm.bsky.social. Voting is limited to members of the Democratic County Central Committee. 1/2
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Deb Haaland @debhaalandnm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The lasting impacts of Uranium mining have harmed generations of New Mexicans. Our communities have sacrificed enough.  I applaud Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard for taking action to protect our state trust lands from new uranium mining. sourcenm.com/2026/09/04/n...
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New Mexico land commissioner announces uranium mining ban on state trust lands • Source New Mexico
Garcia Richard said Friday that the risks of environmental and health harms from uranium mining outweigh any revenue to state coffers.
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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Back by popular demand! We’re partnering with @opinorg.bsky.social again to host another virtual neighborhood defense training! Learn about your rights and how to invoke them & protect your community! All are welcome! RSVP here: workers.fyi/DSA-NDT
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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
From retreating to private islands 👁️🏝️, to rocketing off to Mars 🚀, to bunkering nations 🪖⛓️ to keep their perceived enemies at bay, the far right strives to protect themselves from the fallout of making our whole world unlivable. Workers deserve more than this apocalyptic fascism! 🧿🌹
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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The through-line for the Workers Deserve More program is an expansion of democracy, in our communities, in our politics, and in our economy. Visit dsausa.org/join today and help bring real democracy to our lives. You can also see the full Workers Deserve More program at program.dsausa.org 🌹
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
🌶️ NEW MEXICO FOREVER! 🌶️ LAND OF ENCHANTMENT! 🌶️ CHILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!
White House post on Twitter/X renaming the State of New Mexico as "New America."
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Rob Sheridan @rob-sheridan.com · 05/09/2026
My cousin’s shirt took me a second. He said “it’s great because anyone who would be offended by it couldn’t understand it anyway.”
A shirt with the following words in rainbow colors:
Fluorine
Uranium
Carbon
Potassium
Titanium
Rubidium
Uranium
Magnesium
Platinum
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Drop Site @dropsitenews.com · 04/09/2026
💢 Israeli forces killed 4 Palestinians, 1 of them a child, & wounded others across Gaza on Thursday, the latest in daily violations of the ceasefire in effect since Oct. Filastin Online reported: 🔸Military vehicles opened fire on civilians near the Abbas Kilani roundabout in northern Beit Lahia...
💢 Israeli forces killed four Palestinians, one of them a child, and wounded others across Gaza on Thursday, the latest in daily violations of the ceasefire in effect since October.

Filastin Online reported:

🔸 Military vehicles opened fire on civilians near the Abbas Kilani roundabout in northern Beit Lahia, killing 13-year-old Aayed Mohammed Ali Salama and Hisham Hani Sobh, and wounding several others. (Video)

🔸 In western Gaza City, an airstrike on an electric bike near the al-Nour Mosque killed Ahmed Fouad Halas.

🔸 Rescue teams recovered the body of Ahmed Maher al-Nuwairi, killed by Israeli fire northeast of Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.

🔸 Medical teams began evacuating Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza after Israeli forces fired directly on the facility, medical sources told the outlet.

🎥 Video: Gaza City
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
My response to an email from US Rep Teresa Leger Fernandez: "Unless you vote to #StopArmingIsrael and denounce the #GazaGenocide, I can not possibly vote for you.... There can be no question of voting for the "lesser evil" because there is nothing more evil than genocide. (full msg in ALT-txt)
Rep Teresa Leger Fernández has received $91,898 from the Israel Lobby, according to Track AIPAC ---
My response to a constituent email from US Rep Teresa Leger Fernandez this morning: "Unless you vote to #StopArmingIsrael and denounce the #GazaGenocide, I can not possibly vote for you despite all the good things you claim to have done. There can be no question of voting for the "lesser evil" because there is nothing more evil than genocide. Why can't Democratic politicians understand this?
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A Republican will be elected by default to the #NMLeg from Blue-leaning HD4 because both NM & SJC Democratic Parties were ignorant of the law! Had Rep Hernandez dropped out immediately after his compromising incident, we could have nominated a replacement candidate before the filing deadline. 😡
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
These #AIPAC & corporate lackeys are #VichyDemocrats and need to be primaried! 👍🏼 @demsocialists.bsky.social 🌹
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Democrat Deb Haaland calls for measures to facilitate the development of affordable housing. Her opponent adds 'Keep 'em homeless' to the Republican prime directive of 'Keep 'em poor, Keep 'em sick, Keep 'em dumb. & Control women.' story by @sourcenm.com @sourcenm.com sourcenm.com/2026/08/28/n...
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New Mexico Dem governor nominee Haaland touts permitting ‘shot clock’ in visit to housing project • Source New Mexico
Nonprofit developer Homewise provided Haaland a tour of a new development they said is made possible through subsidies and fast permitting.
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Jewish Voice for Peace @jvp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Children holding signs reading, “Stop the suffering: life is still worth living in Gaza,” and “Water is an essential right, not a luxury” held a protest in Jabalia, Gaza this week, where access to clean drinking water is a daily struggle.
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Lori @tygergyrl17.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
From Kim Lloyd
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Economists warn New Mexico fund subsidizing #healthcare costs will soon run out of money sourcenm.com/2026/08/25/e...
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Economists warn New Mexico fund subsidizing healthcare costs will soon run out of money • Source New Mexico
New Mexico’s effort to preserve healthcare may not be sustainable, according to the Legislative Finance Committee.
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled.
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🌹 Everyone does better when everyone does better 👉🏽 Class Traitors Are Welcome in the Socialist Movement, by Noah Suárez-Sikes jacobin.com/2026/08/dsa-... via @jacobinmag.bsky.social
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Class Traitors Are Welcome in the Socialist Movement
New York media has had a field day digging into the backgrounds of socialist leaders like NYC-DSA Cochair Gustavo Gordillo. But what exactly is the “gotcha” — that some people who lead comfortable, se...
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
From the San Juan County Data Center Resist Coalition: A survey is open for public comment on SJC's Growth Plan. We need the county to adopt a Land Use Code as the first step to addressing the development of #datacenters on county land. Here's the link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQTGZPJ
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San Juan County | Community Planning Survey
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🗳️ Vote YES on Prop 4 to make serving in the #NMLeg accessible to a much wider population! 🌶️
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Bend the Arc: Jewish Action @bendthearc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Trump's antisemitism investigations at colleges were indeed smokescreens, using the false guise of "Jewish safety" to attack opponents and move a dangerous agenda. A whistleblower has now confirmed this. Antisemitism is real. But American Jews will NOT be used to support authoritarianism.
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
New Mexico Voters 🗳️ Vote YES on Prop 4 to pay a salary to our state legislators so that working people can afford to serve! #NMLeg #NMPol
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Happy to support the reelection of my State Rep Joseph @joseph2work.bsky.social Hernandez! Kickoff event Monday, Aug 24, 6-7:30 pm at the Democratic Party of San Juan County, 333 E. Main St, Farmington. RSVP/Donate at secure.actblue.com/donate/hd40824 or phone Alyssa at 505-615-0857 #NMLeg
Flyer with photo for the kickoff and fundraiser for NM District 4 State Representative Joseph Franklin Hernandez of Shiprock, Monday, August 24, 6-7:30 pm at 333 E. Main St, Farmington, HQ of the Democratic Party of San Juan County, NM. For more information, phone Alyssa at 505-615-0857
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Ousted Secretary of the @nmdems.bsky.social Brenda Hoskie files lawsuit alleging she was removed without the due process prescribed by party rules and accusing party leaders of discrimination against Navajos. Both allegations have been denied. sourcenm.com/2026/08/18/f... via @sourcenm.com
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Former Democratic Party of New Mexico official says party leaders broke rules to force her out • Source New Mexico
The Democratic Party of New Mexico's former secretary sued the party's leaders, alleging that they broke party rules to push her out.
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
"So, if Texas is the dystopian hellscape his ads suggest needs saving, who the f**k does he think has been running the place?" 👉🏼 A$$🤡 Alert: Screaming ‘socialism’ while Texas burns with Gov. Greg Abbott, by @Sanford_Nowlin in @SAcurrent www.sacurrent.com/news/assclow... #HumansAgainstGregAbbott
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Assclown Alert: Screaming ‘socialism’ while Texas burns with Gov. Greg Abbott
Gov. Greg Abbott dropped $10 million on his latest ad buy. Assclown Alert is a column of opinion, analysis and snark. Gov. Greg Abbott is spending $10
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
✡️ #JewsAgainstGenocide say #StopArmingIsrael ☮️
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Bend the Arc: Jewish Action @bendthearc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Antisemitism is a serious problem. But Trump's smokescreen antisemitism — using accusations of antisemitism as a pretext to attack opponents, schools, freedom of speech, and our democracy — is a cynical, intentional strategy. Luckily, we see through the smokescreen every day. This is a win. 🧵
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Mike Luckovich @mluckovich.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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Bend the Arc: Jewish Action @bendthearc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Mazel tov to @peggyflanagan.bsky.social on her victory in the Minnesota Senate primary! Peggy is a bold progressive leader who is beloved by activists for her work pursuing justice and fighting bigotry. Bend the Arc is so proud to have endorsed her. ✏️ Sign our Mazel Tov card for Peggy below!
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Add Your Name: Mazel Tov, Peggy Flanagan!
When she wins in November, Peggy will be the first Native American woman elected to the US Senate
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Jewish Voice for Peace @jvp.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
While we continue to do the work of building thriving Jewish communities beyond Zionism, we also must take on the much needed work of dismantling the prevalent anti-Palestinian racism within Jewish spaces — whether in legacy Jewish organizations or local synagogues. Read more: bit.ly/landsalesrona
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Trafficking in Israel’s War Crimes in a Midtown Manhattan Synagogue
Participation in the promotion of land sales in the occupied Palestinian territories violates the Geneva Conventions and may be a war crime.
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Mike Luckovich @mluckovich.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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𝓡𝓪𝔂 @raysoto15.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
This is common sense and the truth.
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
I will still vote for Deb Haaland over MAGA, but without enthusiasm. Why? Because NM chooses nominees for Gov and Lt Gov SEPARATELY, I believe it was highly inappropriate for Haaland to put her thumb on the scale by endorsing SGR. It's a very undemocratic look.
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
With #FIFA corruption rising to Trump-like levels, someone had to step up and shout ¡NO MÁS! Bravo, #UEFA! ⚽ #FIFAisCorrupt
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Joel in NW New Mexico 🌶🔯🕊🌹 @joel-nm.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
New Mexico AG sues CYFD over reports that staff instructed foster teen to cross Mexican border sourcenm.com/2026/07/28/n... via @sourcenm.com Thank you AG Torrez @nmdoj.bsky.social for taking action to punish the abusers!
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New Mexico AG sues CYFD over reports that staff instructed foster teen to cross Mexican border • Source New Mexico
New Mexico's AG sued the state's child welfare agency amid reports that staff instructed a child to walk alone across the Mexican border.
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