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Mindy Schwartz

@mindyanns.bsky.social
149K followers 6.9K following 791 posts

“Blue skies,Smiling at me Nothing but blue skies Do I see” (Irving Berlin) Life-long Activist, Writer for Seeking Balance in Dystopia & DemCast Digital Drumbeat, Former WH Staff, proud Jewish woman, DogMom, Still fighting for our democracy .

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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Can music make a difference in protest movements? Absolutely, and here are some songs that have changed the country.
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Music Has the Power to Save US
How music fuels movements
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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Can music make a difference in protest movements? Absolutely, and here are some songs that have changed the country.
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Music Has the Power to Save US
How music fuels movements
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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
If you care about our democracy you should be following everyone on this list . I’m honored to be included .
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Maria Shriver, niece of JFK: He was a man interested in the arts, culture, education, language, history... It is beyond comprehension that the president has sought to rename this great memorial. C’mon my fellow Americans! Wake up! This is not dignified. This is not funny... It’s downright weird.
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Jesse : 💙💙💙 @journeyled1.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
25% of ACA enrollees have signaled they may drop coverage in 2026 if subsidies expire. Millions of families could face skyrocketing premiums, surprise medical bills, & gaps in essential care. Democrats are fighting to extend protections, while Trump signals no change.
Call your Republican Congressperson and demand that they extend existing ACA subsidies!
(202) 224-3121
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CatDaMaMa @catdamama.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
I took a little comfort in this. Though the National Security Strategy is alarming, does Trump really have the discipline or the cognitive function to implement this? It would be disastrous to cut economic and military ties w/Europe…and
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tmel1219.bsky.social @tmel1219.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
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Analisa Swan (she/her) @analisaswan.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Americans are paying higher costs in the Trump/GOP affordability crisis brought on by Trump/GOP’s tariffs (taxes on American consumers & businesses)! Bills continue piling up with increased costs for electricity, groceries, health care etc.! You pay more $ all so Trump/GOP & billionaires get more $!
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Kristin Reid @kristinmreid.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Antizionism is a hate movement built on distorting history, outright propaganda and terrorism apologia. This is not progressive, nor is it the foundation for a just and pluralistic society. 🎙️ @noatishby.bsky.social
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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 08/12/2025
In 2016, Whiskey Pete Hegseth bluntly warned that Trump would push unlawful military orders and abandon anyone who refused to break the law for him. These people weren’t fooled; they saw the risk to the country and the military. They chose complicity over integrity, and they’re still doing it.
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BeSeriousUSA 🐝 @beserioususa.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
#TrumpAffordabilityCrisis 🤨
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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Many Americans are forced to take less effective medication because even with their healthcare premiums doubled and tripled their insurance companies won’t cover the more effective treatments. #TrumpAffordabilityCrisis
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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
This is a disturbing post on X by a disturbed individual. Pete Hegseth is a murderer.
Post by Pete Hegseth saying "For your Christmas Wish Lust" and showing a fake book cover of children's character Franklin the Turtle launching rocket propelled grenades at boats in a tropical setting from a helicopter.   Franklin is dressed in military gear. The fake book is titled "Franklin Targets NarcoTerrorists"
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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
In just 5 days 8 Democratic Senators took us from the joy of our Election Day victories to feelings of anger and betrayal. Here are suggested ways to deal with those feelings and then continue to fight for our country: open.substack.com/pub/mindysch...
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Surviving The Political Roller Coaster
8 Democratic Senators Sucked the Joy Out of a Victory in just 5 days but we can't leet that betrayal drag us down.
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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
The Diaspora created productive Jewish communities throughout the world. Here's a beautiful thread about Mizrahi Jews.
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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
🚨Daily Reminder🚨 You have a sexual predator in the WH. #ReleaseTheFiles Volume 🆙
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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
In just 5 days 8 Democratic Senators took us from the joy of our Election Day victories to feelings of anger and betrayal. Here are suggested ways to deal with those feelings and then continue to fight for our country: open.substack.com/pub/mindysch...
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Surviving The Political Roller Coaster
8 Democratic Senators Sucked the Joy Out of a Victory in just 5 days but we can't leet that betrayal drag us down.
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
If nothing else, the last nine months should have made it clear that elections matter. But what’s remarkable about America is that we have the power, as citizens, to change this country by voting. Go to IWillVote.com.
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DemCast USA @demcast.com · 03/11/2025
In this issue of The Digital Drumbeat: 1. Understand what's at stake with California's Election Rigging Response Act (Prop 50). 2. Find out how to turn in your ballot to make sure your vote is counted. 3. Spread the knowledge! tinyurl.com/2c3saahr
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California Rises: Vote YES on Prop 50!
With one day left, voters can outsmart Trump's election-rigging plan and lead the next blue wave.
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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
There's money for a ballroom/bunker. There's money to fire live ammunition over I-5. There's money to send the National Guard to take over peaceful cities. But there's no money to feed Americans who need help to provide nutritious meals to their families. VOTE TODAY TO SAY NO TO REPUBLICAN CRUELTY
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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
#CaVoteYesProp50
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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Californians, if you have not mailed in your ballot yet, please take it to a polling place or drop box. Ballots mailed on Election Day may not be counted. There's a lot more information on Prop 50 here: California Rises: Vote YES on Prop 50! www.digitaldrumbeat.com/p/california...
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California Rises: Vote YES on Prop 50!
With one day left, voters can outsmart Trump’s election-rigging plan and lead the next blue wave.
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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 30/10/2025
California, your ballot is your weapon. Trump’s rigging maps, attacking free speech, and hiking healthcare 75% — but you can stop him. TURN IN YOUR BALLOT NOW. #Prop50VoteYes
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Aaron Black @aaronblack.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Not in California and want to help get Prop 50 over the finish line? The volunteer phone banks are open. Click on the link, sign up for shifts, and share with your friends. #Prop50VoteYes www.mobilize.us/nancypelosi/...
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Virtual Phone Bank for Yes on Prop 50 · Pelosi for Congress
Call voters across California and tell them to vote Yes on Prop 50!
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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Keep our votes free and fair! #Prop50VoteYes
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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
And USDA is blaming undocumented immigrants, trans people, and Democrats when it is all on Trump. Trump has an authorized $5B SNAP contingency fund he won't use because he wants to make people suffer to force Democrats to accept his terms. That includes children, veterans, active duty troops.
From USDA web page - image of logo and statement blaming Democrats,  trans people, and undocumented immigrants for the temporary loss of SNAP benefits when there is a $5B contingency fund available to continue them and Trump won't use it Table of FOOD STAMP MYTHS

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People who get SNAP don't work 
Fact
The overwhelming majority of SNAP recipients who can work do work 

MYTH
SNAP is a drain on taxpayers 
FACT
Every $1 in SNAP benefits generates $1.73 in economic activity 

MYTH
SNAP is rife with fraud and abuse
FACT 
SNAP has a fraud rate of 3%(the lowest of any public benefit program)

MYTH 
SNAP benefits go to undocumented immigrants
FACT 
Undocumented immigrants have never been eligible for SNAP
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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
The rise in costs you’re feeling, it’s by design. Skyrocketing prices, government shutdowns, and fear mongering aren’t accidents, they’re part of a deliberate strategy to break our trust in government and keep power concentrated in the hands of a few.
THIS HALLOWEEN, THE SCARTEST COSTUME ISIN ECONOMY UNDER DONALD TRump
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Rena Korb @renakorb.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Stop Trump, vote YES on Prop 50!
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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
If you are a CA voter who has questions or concerns about Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act, Rena Korb & I share some insight into this Prop 50 & why you should vote YES! We also share suggestions on what anyone can do to support Proposition 50. Please share this with your networks.
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California Proposition 50 — Vote YES on the Election Rigging Response Act
Fighting Back Against Unfair Voting
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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
First it was the Rose Garden and now it’s the East Wing. During the four years I worked at the WH it was a thrill and an honor to take my family and friends on private tours of the “People’s House .” This is just heartbreaking.
Demolition of the White House East Wing
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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
From a friend who was driving north on I-5 this am: “The five freeway will be closed today from noon until 3 PM to accommodate the live ammo demonstration from Camp Pendleton.” This is going to create a huge traffic jam since there is no detour around it. Why the f**k are they using live ammo?
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DemCast USA @demcast.com · 16/10/2025
Are you ready for the #NoKings events on Saturday, October 18? LFG! There are 3 ACTION OPPORTUNITIES in this edition of The Digital Drumbeat. open.substack.com/pub/demcastusa/p/…
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From a Viral Protest to a Nationwide Movement: No Kings Returns THIS SATURDAY
Millions took to the streets in June to declare that America has no kings. Join us again on October 18th to shout even louder!
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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 🟦🟧Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Imagine if your child went to a concert & was taken hostage by terrorists after 400 of their fellow concert-goers were massacred & the world ignored your kid or celebrated his plight. There's so much bias against Jewish people & it's heartbreaking! #2yrsTooLong #LetThemGoNow Read Mindy's Substack⬇️
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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
On this two year anniversary of the brutal October attack on Israel, let's see the last 732 days have taken us all.
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As a Jew... Remembering October 7, 2023
Two years ago, on October 7, 2023, an attack began when over 4,000 rockets were fired at Israel. Reflections on the past 732 days.
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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Trump & Texas GOP moved first. Their politicians are rigging their maps to cheat, ignore voters & keep things in their favor. Now California must act. By Nov 4, voters choose our maps. (Ballots begin arriving October 6; vote YES on Prop 50 & return your ballot ASAP, no stamp needed) #YesOnProp50
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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
🗣️ davidgierlach (IG) “Trump Supporters: Why?” Pay attention.
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Mindy Schwartz @mindyanns.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
These days it can be scary to stand up and speak out publicly, but it is vital that everyone plays a role in saving democracy. Here are some ways to speak out and stay safe.
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Silence Is Not an Option
But you can still speak out and stay safe.
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Jesse : 💙💙💙 @journeyled1.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Starter Pack 258 @mmpadellan.bsky.social @mindyanns.bsky.social @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social @gigialexander123.bsky.social @knighthawk899.bsky.social @urocklive1.bsky.social @johncusack.bsky.social @taradublinrocks.bsky.social @joncooper-us.bsky.social @pdxeleven.bsky.social
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Dr. Annie Andrews @drannieandrews.com · 28/09/2025
Trust your doctor, not the President, with your healthcare decisions. 🩺
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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
It’s far from certain that James Comey will be indicted After all, Jeanine Pirro struggled getting indictments in DC But even if charges are brought, given Trump’s tampering, a judge could still dismiss the case Because in America, we don’t decide guilt before determining if there’s even a crime
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icookfood2023.bsky.social @icookfood2023.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Their elected leaders won’t even free them, over the years they’ve turned down 5 opportunities to live in peace. It’s time you realize the truth and stop letting that movement destroy your country too.
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JennyBeeFightsFascists🐝🟦✡️🎗️💛🕊️🪩🌟 @benbennybee.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Jews never left Israel. 1899 Colonize meant to set up a Jewish colony in our indigenous homeland. Not modern day usage of colonize. How do we know? At that time, the mid east was either French or British Empire. Brits didn’t establish an American colony, Jews re-established Israel.
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TommasinaResist⚜️🦋🐈‍⬛ @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Despite claims from Trump that the man who shot Charlie Kirk was part of a left-wing conspiracy, investigators find no evidence to back that claim. According to NBC News early Saturday morning, three insiders claimed they're "coming up dry", in searching for a link. #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
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Feds coming up empty in attempt to link Kirk shooter to left-wing groups: NBC News
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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
They took away a woman’s right to choose Then they took equity from Black people Medicaid benefits from people of limited means Food from schoolchildren The right of Hispanic people to live without fear of persecution And now they want to take our First Amendment rights WE MUST FIGHT BACK
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CatDaMaMa @catdamama.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Do you know how many the right wing has and how influential they’ve been, in particular to young white males? We can’t have too many. We need to reach as many people as possible and if podcasts are one way, then let’s flood the zone with them.
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Visikarte 🟦 @visitkarte.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Ukraine was attacked by Russia. Israel was attacked by Hamas. Free Ukraine from Russia! Free Israel and „Palestine“ from Hamas!
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Juan Escalante @juanescalante.com · 18/09/2025
DISNEY: Wins 5 Emmys for ANDOR, a show about resisting fascism ALSO DISNEY: Bends the knee to the federal government and suspends Jimmy Jimmy Kimmel for resisting fascism
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