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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The First Precept asks us to protect life, not gamble with it. Gutting food safety inspections and disease surveillance isn’t governance; it’s negligence with a body count. Ahimsa calls us to demand accountability. Text SIGN PQRLAP to 50409 resist.bot/petitions/PQ... #EngagedBuddhism #RightAction

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Majied offers practices we can “engage with before, during, and after Juneteenth to release the delusions of white supremacy that linger” in our minds and lives, and invites us to consider how Black liberation relates to our personal sense of freedom.

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Buddhism and Our Ongoing Emancipation

This Juneteenth, Dr. Kamilah Majied shares practices to engage with Black liberation, notice our interdependence, and release delusions of powerlessness.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

May we extend karuna to children sweating through lessons in 90° classrooms. Heat steals focus, health, and learning — hitting low-income kids hardest. Text SIGN PKOTBY to 50409 to urge HVAC funding & temperature standards. #EngagedBuddhism #ClimateJustice resist.bot/petitions/PK...

A glass thermometer stands planted in a sand dune under a blazing sun and blue sky, its red mercury line stretched to nearly 105°F

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Measles. Screwworm. Ebola. Infant deaths. These are not inevitable — they are the fruits of contempt for life. Ahimsa calls us to protect the vulnerable. Tell Congress to restore public health funding. Text SIGN PGISTU to 50409. resist.bot/petitions/PG...

A young mother holds a toddler on her lap while a smiling pediatric nurse in a heart-print scrubs top administers a vaccine injection into the child’s arm. The child looks wide-eyed at the camera.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Just donated to Annie Bachmann in MECA's Ride for Palestine! Passing along the link in case you'd also like to show your support or discover other ways to get involved. rideforpalestine.akaraisin.com/ui/3fbf63acf...

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Ahimsa means non-harm — not just in word but in deed. Section 224 of the NDAA would embed U.S. military systems deeper into Israel’s ongoing violence. May we ask Congress to remove it. Text SIGN PKBYNG to 50409 rs.bot/M2xPtZ #EngagedBuddhism #Ahimsa #RightAction

A young child in colorful clothing sits amid the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza, raising both hands in peace signs. They look directly at the camera with a steady gaze.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Satya — truth — is a cornerstone of dharma. No one stands outside the law, including those who hold power. May we uphold equal accountability for all. Text SIGN PODDAL to 50409. rs.bot/ivaeMY #EngagedBuddhism #RightAction

Close-up macro photograph of the word "TRUST" printed in bold serif letters on U.S. currency, with decorative engraved scrollwork visible along the top edge.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

When emergency aid, child care & health funding become political weapons, the most vulnerable suffer. Karuna calls us to protect each other. Urge your state to hold its ground. Text SIGN PTIVXU to 50409 #EngagedBuddhism #RightAction rs.bot/jT5GFm

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The web of interdependence includes wolves, bears, and salmon. The BLM’s emergency grazing plan opens 24M public acres while bypassing the Endangered Species Act. May we protect these kin. Text SIGN PIRXBR to 50409 #EngagedBuddhism #Ahimsa #ClimateJustice resist.bot/petitions/PI...

A gray wolf with pale blue eyes stands alert in a boreal forest, its fur damp, gazing directly at the camera. Birch trees and low green vegetation are visible in the soft-focus background.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Satya—truth—is a cornerstone of dharma. Justice Alito cited falsified data to gut the Voting Rights Act. Conclusions built on false ground cannot stand. May Congress act. Text SIGN PJQKQC to 50409. #RightAction #VotingRights resist.bot/petitions/PJ...

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Dismantling USAID puts millions of lives at risk — children, the sick, the hungry. Karuna calls us to protect the vulnerable. May we act for the welfare of all beings. Text SIGN PBNPFB to 50409. #Ahimsa #EngagedBuddhism resist.bot/petitions/PB...

A metal panel with four corner screws displaying two red icons side by side: a medical cross on the left and a heart on the right — symbols of health care and compassion.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The dharma names three poisons: greed, hatred, delusion. Tax dollars flow to golden monuments & ego-branding while families choose between insulin & groceries — lobha made policy. May we choose compassion over vanity. Text SIGN PVCFUT to 50409 #EngagedBuddhism #Ahimsa resist.bot/petitions/PV...

Black and white photograph in a subway station. An older white-bearded man in a winter hat and jacket crouches on the platform, holding a handmade cardboard sign reading “SEEKING HUMAN KINDNESS.” Commuters walk past, blurred, in the background.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Denying safe, proven medicine harms the most vulnerable. Karuna calls us to protect healthcare access for all. Text SIGN PVMLLU to 50409. #Ahimsa #RightAction resist.bot/petitions/PV...

A white pharmaceutical box labeled “Mifepristone Tablets 200 mg,” NDC 43393-001-06, Rx only, containing 6 cartons of 1 tablet each. Text reads: “Dispense the Medication Guide provided separately to each patient.”

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Killing civilians. Jailing children. Defying courts. When agencies act with impunity, sīla calls us to refuse complicity. May Congress use the power of the purse to force accountability. #EngagedBuddhism #ImmigrantJustice Text SIGN PDPGSA to 50409 resist.bot/petitions/PD...

Night protest scene. A hand raises a large white sign reading “IMMIGRANTS make America GREAT” in bold blue, red, and orange lettering with an American flag motif. To the right, a cardboard sign reads “NO HATE NO FEAR / Refugees are Welcome here!” Partially visible signs at the edges include “PROUD IMMI[GRANTS].” Trees strung with red and white bokeh lights fill the dark background.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Wisdom traditions teach us to protect what sustains life. Science funding keeps researchers here, solving the problems we share. Urge Congress to release what was already allocated. resist.bot/petitions/PE... Text SIGN PECVFU to 50409 #EngagedBuddhism #RightAction

A crowd of marchers holds colorful illustrated signs reading “Science Serving the Common Good,” “Scientists Speaking Truth to Power,” “Science Pursuing Truth Saving the World,” “Protecting Our Communities,” and “We Have the Solution.” Demonstrators cheer and raise fists at what appears to be a March for Science rally.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

A fox in the henhouse. This striking image says it plainly: those who broke the law should not choose who upholds it. May we protect the integrity of our courts. rs.bot/kmL4mV Text SIGN PNUNNF to 50409 #EngagedBuddhism #RightAction

A bold, graphic illustration in linocut style: a large fox with an intense predatory gaze crouches inside a henhouse, surrounded by white chickens. The fox’s orange fur and sharp eyes dominate the composition.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Public service is a public trust. The Tax Returns and Ethics Transparency Act calls Congress to disclose their finances. Sīla—ethical conduct—applies to all. Text SIGN PITWOF to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism #RightAction #Accountability rs.bot/XjLVYM

A close-up of a light green calendar page with “TAX DAY” stamped in red block letters on the 15th, circled in red. Stacks of colorful papers are scattered around the surrounding dates.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Today, May Day, the Madison DANA Singing Resistance pod will join others at noon to march up State St and sing protest songs at the capital. Join us!

A hand-printed protest sign on a wooden stick, resting on a wooden surface. Bold black text reads “SINGING” on top and “RESISTANCE” below, with two purple birds in flight flanking the lower word.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The earth is not ours to sell. Steve Pearce spent 30 years trying to dispose of our public lands. May we protect what belongs to all beings. Tell the Senate: Vote No. Text SIGN PBKXSM to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism #RightAction #Ahimsa rs.bot/UW8n4t

A vast high desert landscape at golden hour. Dark volcanic rock and golden-hued scrub brush fill the foreground. A lone flat-topped butte rises in the middle distance, surrounded by open plains stretching to the horizon under a wide blue sky with wispy clouds.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

These marchers demanded voting rights in 1963. Six decades later, the Supreme Court has gutted the VRA. May karuna move us to act. Text SIGN PLHKCU to 50409 to urge Congress to restore it. #VotingRights #EngagedBuddhism rs.bot/jQfvbC

A colorized photograph of the 1963 March on Washington. A large, diverse crowd of marchers carries signs reading “WE DEMAND VOTING RIGHTS NOW!,” “WE DEMAND AN END TO POLICE BRUTALITY NOW!,” and “WE MARCH FOR JOBS FOR ALL AND DECENT PAY.”

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

A bedroom is not a luxury. Proposed SSI cuts would slash benefits for disabled people simply for living with family—pushing 400,000 into deeper poverty. Karuna calls us to protect the vulnerable. Text SIGN PLFAXM to 50409 #EngagedBuddhism #Ahimsa resist.bot/petitions/PL...

A child’s wheelchair sits on a wet sandy beach facing the ocean waves, its wheel decorated with colorful cartoon animals including a lion, zebra, elephant, and giraffe. Blue sky with scattered clouds above.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

All beings seek safety and freedom of movement. The bipartisan Wildlife Corridors & Connectivity Act protects the paths animals travel to survive. Ahimsa calls us to protect all life. Text SIGN PSOYKV to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism #ClimateJustice resist.bot/petitions/PS...

A baby raccoon sits in short, bright green grass, facing the camera directly. Its dark facial mask frames wide, alert eyes. One small paw is raised slightly off the ground.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

The dharma asks us to see clearly — and to protect others from unseen harm. Warrantless surveillance violates the dignity of every being swept into those databases. Text SIGN PSRBPU to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism #CivilLiberties rs.bot/V9awRq

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

The land feeds us all. Shielding chemical giants from accountability while they poison soil & water violates ahimsa. May we protect farmers, families & the earth. Text SIGN PAGVJL to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism #ClimateJustice #FarmBill rs.bot/bAFWrB

A vibrant red barn with a gambrel roof and white garage door stands amid golden prairie grass under a wide blue sky filled with dramatic white clouds. A white fence and a smaller red outbuilding are visible in the background, with a body of water on the distant horizon.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Ahimsa calls us to protect life. Measles is surging while our HHS Secretary spreads misinformation and defunds the CDC. May we hold truth—satya—as sacred. Sign to urge Congress to act. Text SIGN POJAEO to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism #Ahimsa rs.bot/KrmfYz

A teenage girl in a yellow shirt sits quietly as a female doctor in a white lab coat administers a vaccine into her upper arm. The doctor leans in with calm, attentive care.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Clean air is not a luxury—it’s life itself. 46% of U.S. children breathe failing air as the EPA is dismantled. Karuna calls us to protect the most vulnerable. Text SIGN PZBZWS to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism #ClimateJustice rs.bot/hgSKDA%E2%80...

A vast green meadow stretches to the horizon under a bright blue sky filled with billowing white cumulus clouds. A distant treeline and what appears to be a utility pole or wind turbine mark the far edge of the field.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

WHO IS WATCHING? ICE surveillance & facial recognition threaten the freedom to dissent. Right Action calls us to protect all beings from this harm. Text SIGN PJLGHQ to 50409 #EngagedBuddhism #Ahimsa #ImmigrantJustice resist.bot/petitions/PJ...

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

“WE WANT TO LIVE.” Every species on the brink says the same. HR 1897 would gut the Endangered Species Act. Ahimsa calls us to protect all sentient life. Text SIGN PWMCWJ to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism #ClimateJustice rs.bot/Hb7Am9%E2%80...

A yellow diamond-shaped protest sign on a wooden stick reads “WE WANT TO LIVE” in large black letters. In the background, a person in green medical scrubs stands on a grass lawn among protesters with folding chairs at an outdoor rally.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

In 1965, they marched together across faiths. Today, members of Congress use Islamophobia to divide us. Right Speech calls us to name this harm. Sign to defend the First Amendment. Text SIGN PCUTLT to 50409. rs.bot/SGjGRK #RightSpeech #EngagedBuddhism #Ahimsa

Black-and-white photograph from the 1965 Selma to Montgomery civil rights march. Several Black marchers rest on a low concrete wall. One holds a placard reading “We March Together Catholic Jews Protestant for Dignity and Brotherhood of All Men Under God NOW!” Some wear paper hats. Trees and crowds visible in the background.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Concentrating power over the Federal Reserve in 1 person’s hands threatens the economic well-being of all. The 3 Poisons — greed, aversion, delusion — corrupt institutions when unchecked. Tell the Senate: reject Kevin Warsh. Text SIGN PWOQTZ to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism resist.bot/petitions/PWOQTZ

Close-up macro photograph of a US $100 bill. The United States Federal Reserve seal is in sharp focus on the left; Benjamin Franklin’s portrait is softly blurred on the right.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Two Venezuelan doctors—legally authorized, serving the medically underserved Rio Grande Valley—are in ICE detention. One detained with her 5-year-old daughter. This is harm. Karuna calls for their release. Text SIGN PLLKKK to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism #ImmigrantJustice resist.bot/petitions/PLLKKK

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Bombing schools. Blocking international straits. No congressional authorization. This war violates ahimsa at every level. Tell Congress to reclaim its war powers. Text SIGN PHUQQL to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism #Ahimsa #NoWar

A hand-painted cardboard protest sign reads “STOP WAR” in bold green and yellow letters. Blue flags and a building are visible in the blurred background, suggesting a street demonstration.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Satya — truth — is foundational to Right Action. Transparent, independent assessment of our leaders’ capacity to serve protects all beings. Text SIGN PRMSOS to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism #RightAction rs.bot/D5jEYZ

A dark placard with white serif text reading: “What did his therapist say?”

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Pentagon official Emil Michael made $24M on xAI stock while overseeing its defense contracts. Lobha—greed—corrodes governance. May we restore sīla to public service. Text SIGN PERHVM to 50409 #EngagedBuddhism #RightLivelihood resist.bot/petitions/PE...

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

ICE is using military-grade spyware to surveil immigrants, journalists & activists—bypassing the 4th Amendment. Ahimsa extends to freedom from fear & surveillance. Tell Congress to halt this. Text SIGN PNVPUA to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism #Ahimsa resist.bot/petitions/PN...

A person in a black-and-white striped blazer holds a large magnifying glass up to their face with both hands. Through the lens, large blue-framed sunglasses are visible and magnified. Background shows a concrete path, bare shrubs, trees, and a dark building.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Ahimsa — non-harm — is the First Precept. Striking Iranian schools and civilian infrastructure without Congressional authorization violates both dharma and constitutional law. May we urge Congress to act. Text SIGN PXTDRP to 50409 #EngagedBuddhism #Ahimsa resist.bot/petitions/PX...

Handmade cardboard sign painted blue with “STOP WAR” in large orange letters, mounted on a pole. A stone building with a railing is visible in the blurred background.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Sīla means ethical conduct. Threatening to bomb civilian power plants and bridges — potential war crimes — is a profound violation. This is harm. Congress: act. Text SIGN PIXMDY to 50409 #EngagedBuddhism #Ahimsa resist.bot/petitions/PI...

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Demand Trump's Removal Following Gross Misconduct

Text SIGN PIXMDY to 50409 to send this to your officials.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Threats against civilian infrastructure—power plants, bridges—violate ahimsa and international law. May Congress fulfill its duty to protect all beings. Tell them to act now. Text SIGN PJWTYC to 50409 #EngagedBuddhism #Ahimsa #RightSpeech resist.bot/petitions/PJ...

Orange Department of Transportation road sign with an oval sticker affixed to it. The sticker reads “IMPEACH TRUMP / SAVE AMERICA” with a small American flag graphic; “IMPEACH” is printed in red over the black text “TRUMP.“

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The Boundary Waters are sacred commons — wild, pristine, irreplaceable. Mining for short-term profit would cause forever harm to this shared treasure. Ahimsa calls us to protect the earth. Text SIGN PPAPGX to 50409. #EngagedBuddhism #ClimateJustice resist.bot/petitions/PP...

Night sky filled with stars over a calm lake, with green and teal aurora borealis visible near the horizon. A small cabin with lit windows sits among tall trees on the right shoreline.

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Madison DANA (Dharma Action for Nonviolence & Awareness) @madtowndharma.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

A budget reveals our values. Cutting health, education & disaster relief to fund unauthorized wars violates ahimsa & karuna. May we protect the vulnerable. Text SIGN PDIWYQ to 50409 #EngagedBuddhism #Ahimsa resist.bot/petitions/PD...

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