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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania

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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 22h
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Ken Schwencke @schwanksta.com · 06/10/2026
A year ago, @propublica.org told you immigration agents had detained more than 170 U.S. citizens. We’ve updated our count, and we’ve got all the receipts. The tally: At least 506 citizens detained. Sometimes held at gunpoint, handcuffed, or even deported. projects.propublica.org/american-cit...
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More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica
The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...
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ffrf.org @ffrf.org · 01/10/2026
Well, this explains a few things. New research links stronger Christian nationalist views with lower cognitive ability, even after accounting for education. Turns out critical thinking may be Christian nationalism’s natural enemy. www.psypost.org/lower-cognit...
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Lower cognitive ability is linked to stronger Christian nationalist views, even after accounting for education
A recent study indicates that Americans with lower cognitive ability scores tend to be more likely to embrace Christian nationalism. The findings suggest the ideology’s appeal is linked to underlying ...
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Dark money PACs aren't spending out of civic goodwill. They're buying outcomes. Their weakness? Money only works when turnout is low. If they can't win your vote, the next best thing is that you never cast it. Flood your feed: it's all rigged, your vote won't count, why bother. All lies and grift.
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R5_to_philly / R5Philly @r5-to-philly.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"The midterms at this point are one thing that looks very much out of his control. Now is not the time to convince ourselves we have no power. Now is the time to use the power we have to crush the fascist Republicans, and then to kick them when they are down." bsky.app/profile/nber...
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ffrf.org @ffrf.org · 01/10/2026
The Pentagon doesn’t need a theology department. Service members need their religious freedom protected, including the freedom to practice a minority faith or no religion at all. Hegseth’s job is to defend the Constitution, not use the military to advance his own Christianity.
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Republicans know the key to their power is getting people to disengage from participation in democracy.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
DUI hire needs to be impeached.
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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 25/09/2026
2 things you need to know about the SCOTUS ruling 1) It does not allow states to conduct mass voter roll purges before the midterms. 2) “Noncitizen voting” is a ruse to interfere in our elections. State audits keep confirming it. We & partners are fighting all attempts to silence eligible voters.
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Supreme Court Allows Use of Trump Administration’s Expansive Database for Voter Screening (Gift Article)
Critics of a citizenship database built by the Trump administration have raised alarms about privacy and improper voter purges.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 21/09/2026
Voters, the coast is clear. You can vote with confidence. It’s five weeks until Election Day. Make a plan. Vote early in person. Vote as early as possible via the Postal Service. Vote via a drop box. Vote on Election Day. Make your voice heard. Read: bit.ly/4xAfxJu
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Thornus Animator @thornus.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Only in corporate America could a dictator announce an agreement in place for seventy years and renegotiated by Colin freaking Powell and the idiotic corporate media breathlessly announce it like it’s a brand new Apple product. www.financialexpress.com/world-news/e...
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Explained: How a 1951 treaty gives the US sweeping military rights in Greenland
Security is not the only attraction for Trump and his advisers. Beneath Greenland’s ice lie vast reserves of critical minerals.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This zealot does not believe that states can conduct their own elections. He and his leader want voter rolls from every state and are spreading lies about election administration. Why? Election administration doesn't lobby but big data sure does. They are selling us off for pennies and botox.
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 15/09/2026
Bad day for anyone whose election strategy begins with “What if fewer people voted?”
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press @rcfp.org · 13/09/2026
A Pennsylvania police department is ignoring a reporter’s request for records related to the agency’s partnership with ICE — even after he won an appeal. Now, an @rcfp.org attorney is helping @lancasteronline.bsky.social fight back.
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LNP | LancasterOnline sues for cost of Susquehanna police partnership with federal immigration enforcement
A Reporters Committee attorney is representing the news outlet and one of its reporters.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
POTUS is a chaos agent and grifter. Elections are run by the states and you will get your mail ballot. Don't believe the scare tactics designed to reduce voter turnout. Payouts from DOGE, or for voting GOP, or for tariff refunds will NEVER trickle down. Wealth transfer is the point. VOTE.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I don't have words and I really want to know more. WHAT were his orders? This guy knowingly pushed election conspiracies that led to an insurrection. Now he resigns, over ethical issues?
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The GOP is a cult. Full stop.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
States control their own elections. Don't let the chaos stop you from making a plan to vote. www.vote411.org/voting-rules
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Voting Rules by State
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Heartbreaking cruelty. This is reprehensible.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Oh ffs can we stop with this conspiracy theory bs. Elections are audited and monitored to the nth degree. It's not a perfect system but implying this kind of nonsense is akin to saying vaccines cause autism. Just 🛑
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Fuck you.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The dude was ejected on the trial insurrection day, January 5, but seems to have forgotten. www.instagram.com/tv/CYZNAM2hB... www.spotlightpa.org/news/2021/01... So much for him chasing down insurrectionists and election deniers with his shotgun. The hoodie isn't hiding your true colors, John.
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John Fetterman on Instagram: "January 5, 2021 was supposed to be swearing-in day in the Pennsylvania State Senate. Instead, it started with a Stop The Steal rally under my office + ended with me *lit...
945 likes, 26 comments - johnfetterman on January 6, 2022: "January 5, 2021 was supposed to be swearing-in day in the Pennsylvania State Senate. Instead, it started with a Stop The Steal rally under ...
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Great, the election deniers are packing government offices. This is like a clown car filled with grifters in positions of authority. These people should be disbarred.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Go Rep. Rabb!!
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
In the Philly area and want more Jared Huffman? Save the date: Combatting Christian Nationalism in Congress: An Afternoon with Free Thought Champions 🗓️ Saturday, September 12, 2026 📍 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 ⌚Noon - 2:30 P.M
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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The Department of Defense keeps beclowning itself, to the national detriment
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Dr. K @katekaynak.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
In the Philly area and want more Jared Huffman? Save the date: Combatting Christian Nationalism in Congress: An Afternoon with Free Thought Champions 🗓️ Saturday, September 12, 2026 📍 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 ⌚Noon - 2:30 P.M www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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Combatting Christian Nationalism in Congress: An Afternoon with Free Thought Champions
Join Congressman Jared Huffman, founder of the Congressional Freethought Caucus (CFC), former Congresswoman Susan Wild, and incoming Congressman, Rep.Chris…
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404 Media @404media.co · 17/08/2026
EXCLUSIVE: 404 Media placed a tracking device in a shipment of rare books to see which AI company was buying it, and found an Amazon facility where Amazon scans and destroys books. @evystadium.bsky.social has more. Investigation by @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social here: www.404media.co/we-tracked-a...
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
In the Philly area and want more Jared Huffman? Save the date: Combatting Christian Nationalism in Congress: An Afternoon with Free Thought Champions 🗓️ Sunday, September 12, 2026 📍 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 ⌚Noon - 2:30 P.M www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Using the power of the federal government to free criminal election deniers. Cool, cool. Just add it to the pile.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
He was on the nod. How would he know?
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Congrats!!
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Yay!! You sound like an exceptionally awesome parent! Any chance your kiddo would want to run a voter drive at school? Students talking to students is the best way to get this to happen at a local high school.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
To register to vote in Pennsylvania, you must be: 18 by Nov 3rd, 2026. That means some eligible rising seniors in your high school can register to vote today and vote at 18. There are organizations ready to help students run a voter drive. Check out New Voters for more info: new-voters.org
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New Voters | Mobilizing Youth for Democracy
New Voters, a Gen-Z led nonprofit, inspires civic action by mobilizing high school students to register 80,000+ youth to vote across the U.S.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Statistics for each county in PA can be found at this link. www.thecivicscenter.org/data-portal/...
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Voting starts with registration. Teens have the power to close the gap.
In Pennsylvania, 22% of 18-year-olds are registered to vote compared to 82% of voters 45+.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
PA trails most states in the nation in youth voter registration. Spotlight PA, “Just 22% of 18-year-olds in the state are registered to vote, according to the study from The Civics Center, a nonprofit organization focused on registering high school students.” www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/07...
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Study: Pennsylvania ranks last in youth voter registration
A study from The Civics Center found only 22% of 18-year-olds in PA are registered to vote. Preregistration and student registration drives could help.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
So advocating for Medicare for all and a living wage is comparable to storming the capitol? We see you, Third Way and this ain't the way.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Endless corruption and grifting.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Michigan and Wisconsin are open primary states. There's a lot of room for fluctuation in open primary states. Did polling account for that? Voters are fed propaganda to stoke fear and hate. Stop assuming all voters cast ballots for those they like. Some voters may be actively voting for chaos.
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Steve Benen @stevebenen.com · 10/08/2026
We’ve seen these guys spike the football before, but watching Emil Bove, of all people, swearing in Todd Blanche — in the Oval, not Main Justice — is not exactly subtle.
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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 08/08/2026
Mike Lindell, the CEO of My Pillow, has spent millions to support a national network of election deniers. On Tuesday, he will try to become the GOP nominee for governor of Minnesota—and an ally wants the GOP nod for Senate.
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110 Elections to Watch This August - Bolts
A string of high-profile Senate and governor primaries will headline August and set the stage for November. They include the rushed special primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham in... Read More
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
A story and a song www.yahoo.com/news/politic... youtu.be/acT_PSAZ7BQ?...
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Salem Brought a Guillotine To Oppose New Data Center. Company Reps Left, Feeling “Unsafe”.
Salem's city council voted unanimously to pursue a data center moratorium after residents - and a guillotine - pushed back on a $5.1 billion AI facility.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Congratulations Tennessee!! This is a great reminder that no election is out of reach.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Say it louder for the transphobes in the back. Human rights for all!
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
😞 there is no bar.
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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Secular Dems of Pennsylvania @paseculardems.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The suffering was the point. Project 2025 wants women in the kitchen and bedroom.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
I'm just going to keep screaming this until I'm hoarse, but until Trump the norm -- for 50 years -- was that sitting presidents had their taxes audited by the IRS and released to the public to show they were clean. But Trump refused repeatedly, and sued when his return was leaked, and now ... this
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