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Jamie Lee 🐝 @aspiringarchvst.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Meet my 3rd great grandfather, Norman Sills, a miner in the late 19th century. A lot of my grandmother’s side worked as miners and rail workers in PA and OH. He died in a mine collapse. Let’s not go back to coal. #FamilyArchives #AreWeGreatYet

Faded photo of my great-great-great grandfather, John N. Sills, Jr. wearing suspenders, a long-sleeved work shirt, and a hat. He is looking at the camera and holding a baby girl.

Newspaper clipping, circa 1906.
“MINE CLAIMS
ANOTHER VICTIM
Little Town of Ava Reports One Fatality And Serious Runa-way, in Which Two Are Injured.

The mines of Guernsey county added another name to their long list of victims when John Sills, age 42, was crushed to death by a fall of slate and coal in the Detroit mine near Ava, south of Cambridge, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Mr. Sills was working at entrance & break through, when the fall occurred and although a skillful miner and well versed in the dangers that beset one of his calling, he did not recognize is peril until too late.
Other miners were working near but could not reach the unfortunate man to render assistance, other than removing the body from the debris.
Mr. Sills had been engaged in mining all of his life and on account of his thorough understanding of the industry has held many responsible positions. He was one of the foremost citizens uf Ava, in every re-spect.

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Stark Progressives @starkprogressives.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

This is blatant, straight-forward corruption coming out of the Ohio Statehouse. Do not believe a single word Matt Huffman says.

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Liz Smith-Pryor @lizsp.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Today’s double sided poster for Hands Off protests. Attended 2 today! One in our county seat and the other in my small Ohio city. Good turnout for both! People are angry about the cuts to the federal government, DOGE, and the Trump tariffs.

Poster with large text Hands Off. underneath terms like Medicaid, social security. Bottom line of text is Elon back to S. Africa.

Poster with text stating, No Kings, No Monarch, No Police State

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Ohio Action @ohio50501.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

We had amazing turn outs today! Columbus alone was 5-6k people standing up for democracy despite the rain! Canton had around 1800, & in Wilmington, what was a protest of 1 a few weeks ago was over 200 today! We will share more once our final headcount’s come in, but you all blew us away today Ohio!

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Stark Progressives @starkprogressives.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

I'd like to give a BIG shout-out to Jill Kozelek-Carbajal! She volunteered her time and resources to create these awesome signs for free. #50501protests #handsoff #buildtheresistance #april5th

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Stark Progressives @starkprogressives.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Canton, OH Showed up! Estimates say the attendance was around 1,000 people. This is a city with 70k people and a county that went over 20 points to Trump last election.

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Kat Nic Everdeen 💛📚✨ @katniceverdeen.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Also, I guess while I’m begging people to do things - if you’re still saying stuff like “there’s not gonna be an election after 4 years” - esp if you’re outside the US - I’m sorry, but this is both ignorant and unhelpful. Things are bad, yes, but a lot of people are fighting for betterment.

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B Burrs @shininghill.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Canton Ohio

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Jamie Lee 🐝 @aspiringarchvst.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

And the signs were absolute gold.

Drawing of orange Kool-Aid Man with Trump’s face. Text says “Fool-Aid. Just drink and believe! 100% fact free.”

Man holds flag with Trump as a clown that says “Elect a clown, expect a circus.” Tied to the flag is a Trump baby balloon.

A Vietnam Veteran holding a sign that’s says “I’m a veteran. Not a sucker or loser.” An upside down American flag is attached.

Woman holding 3 American flags and a sign reading “Pussy grabs back!” It depicts a calico cat with its claws on Trump’s head.

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Jamie Lee 🐝 @aspiringarchvst.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

The #HandsOff Protest in Canton/Massillon, #Ohio today had over 1080 people! It was awesome to see such a show of solidarity in a red state. 💙

View of part of the crowd lined up along the street.

View of the crowd across the street as cars drive by and honk in solidarity.

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Stark Progressives @starkprogressives.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

More photos from the Canton, OH Protest!

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Stark Progressives @starkprogressives.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

If the last few months have made anything clear, it's that we can't rely on the mythical "moderate conservative" to stop this. If we're going to get anything done, we've gotta do it ourselves.

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romany-gold.bsky.social @romany-gold.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Fun turnout in Medina Ohio

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William @byrneout44.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

‪RP Jen Graham‬ ‪@jengraham.bsky.social‬ #HANDSOFF This is the little traditionally #conservative town of #Medina #OH These are just the corners. The entire town square is full.

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Stark Progressives @starkprogressives.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Awesome video from u/Night_Feisty on Reddit of the Canton, OH protest today! #50501protest #buildtheresistance #CantonOH

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Dan L. Berlyoung 🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸 @1dan.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Ohio library funding is on the copping block (like everything else these days) and they need our support! Contact your local representatives (helpful links on this page) and tell them how much the library means to you! www.akronlibrary.org/dontcutohiol...

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Don't Cut Ohio Libraries

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Doug Blair @dougblair.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Hands Off Akron Ohio 2000 persons and growing

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Einstein Spicoli @einstein-spicoli.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Near Akron, OH

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Joy Moxon @moxonj.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Hands Off protest - Akron, OH

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madimemmy.bsky.social @madimemmy.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

RALLY Canton Ohio

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Wutzerfayce @wutzerfayce.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Canton, Ohio rally

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inclusive-wreck.bsky.social @inclusive-wreck.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Seen at the Canton Hands Off Protest

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🎃 Seasonal Creep 👻 @windingdot.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Not the central point but he’s literally wrong about Akron too

Presidential election results showing Summit County voted Democratic in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 elections

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Stark Progressives @starkprogressives.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

If enacted, the new funding bill proposed in the Ohio House Of Represenatives would cut funding from libraries in 39 different counties, including Stark County and the surround area. Source: Ohio Capital Journal

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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 04/04/2025

The main source of state funding for Ohio’s public libraries was eliminated in the House draft of the state operating budget for the next two years. Analysis by the Ohio Library Council shows state funding would drop by more than $100 million compared to the governor’s proposal.

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Ohio House budget draft slashes library funding, risking vital services, library advocates say • Ohio Capital Journal

The main source of state funding for Ohio’s public libraries was eliminated in the House draft of the state operating budget for the next two years.

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Stark Progressives @starkprogressives.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Stark Library Posted: "With the Public Library Fund, libraries are able to offer storytimes, summer learning programs, give computer access, offer technology classes, provide workforce services, along with books and other materials that benefit everyone across our great state." #SaveOurLibraries

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Ohio Action @ohio50501.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

IMPORTANT THREAD FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE APRIL 5TH PROTEST IN COLUMBUS, OHIO. please share! 🚨 🧵 Statement from Columbus 50501 Organizers: "As we approach our April 5th day of action, here is some information to keep in mind for anyone attending the protest in Columbus at the Ohio Statehouse.

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Ohio Action @ohio50501.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Only three days remain until April 5th! Over 13,000 people across Ohio will unite to protest against executive overreach and the billionaire takeover of our country. Is there a protest near you? If so, share the flyer below! #50501ohio #peoplesmovement #50501movement #buildtheresistance #IAM50501

Graphic of the map of Ohio with dots representing areas in which protests are being held, above the graphic is "51 Protests | 12,985 People | April 5, 2025"

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Terri Meadows @buckeyemama.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

And here is the link to both events!!!!! #Ohio #TimWalz #TownHall ohiodems.org/townhall/

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The People's Town Hall - Ohio Democrats

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Stark Progressives @starkprogressives.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

From WKYC - The Canadian Government has bought a billboard on the I-90 in Ohio. This billboard and many others have been put up all across the US. www.wkyc.com/article/news...

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Jamie Lee 🐝 @aspiringarchvst.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Canadian “tariffs” billboard spotted in North Canton, #Ohio!

Billboard with white text on black background. Text says “Tariffs are a tax on hardworking Americans.”

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Stark Progressives @starkprogressives.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

🚨 50501 Events in Stark County 🚨 4/5 - Canton, OH (Hosted by Action Together Stark) More linked below 👇

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Jan @kvochko.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

This is what democracy looks like!! Over 650 folks in front of Tesla in Lyndhurst, Ohio #teslatakedown

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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

If you’re upset about the chaos and corruption Trump is inflicting on your country—whether your focus is the nihilistic dismantling of government, the economy, our foreign relations, or his threats to the rule of law—please join the nationwide marches on April 5. Learn more here 👉 handsoff2025.com

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Hands Off!

Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the stre...

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Mia Lewis @mia34.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

1,000 in Columbus Ohio!

Protesters line the sidewalks on all four corners at the intersection by Tesla at Easton in Columbus Ohio. 1,000 anti-Musk protesters (police count), 20 counter protesters (I counted--it was easy).

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Dr. Tara L. Conley @taralconley.com · 29/03/2025

also telling is the radio silence from universities in ohio after dewine signed sb1 into law yesterday. my university inbox is usually popping on the weekends. but so far…nothing.

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a man in a suit says anyone there in the desert

ALT: a man in a suit says anyone there in the desert

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Stark Progressives @starkprogressives.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Jon Husted is attending the Stark GOP Spring Dinner. We've already got a group together who is coming to protest if you want more info. g.co/kgs/GvJVxxS

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Senator Casey Weinstein @senatorweinstein.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Ah, finally! After decades of Republican control in Ohio, we hear from vivek that the state needs to be DOGEd—because, apparently, all that GOP leadership led to… inefficiency? Guess even they admit they don’t know how to govern!

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DOGE for Ohio? Vivek Ramaswamy enters governor's race pushing cuts and merit pay

Ramaswamy, 39, ran for president in 2024 before becoming a Trump surrogate and briefly working with Elon Musk on Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency team.

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Stark Progressives @starkprogressives.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Hey there, we are Stark Progressives! We are a new coalition and are looking for new members and volunteers. If you are interested in joining our group, fill out this interest form or DM us here on Bluesky: forms.gle/HVGdz72jcvBj...

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Stark County Progressive Coalition Interest Form

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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 26/03/2025

BREAKING: A bill to overhaul Ohio higher education, ban diversity and inclusion efforts, prohibit faculty strikes, and regulate classroom discussion is heading to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine for his signature. DeWine has previously said he will sign it into law.

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Ohio higher ed overhaul to ban diversity efforts and regulate classroom discussion heads to governor • Ohio Capital Journal

A controversial bill to overhaul Ohio higher education, ban diversity and inclusion efforts, prohibit faculty from striking, and regulate classroom discussion is heading to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine for…

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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

‘The Grief of Sharing a Country With Trump Supporters’ johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/the-grief-...

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LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 @longtimehistory.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Trump cancels 20 semi-truck loads of food deliveries en route to Ohio food bank. Each truck holds 100,000 lbs—so that’s $2 million worth of food—about a week’s worth for Northeast Ohio. "This food is just going to sit and spoil... And that would be the loss of 2 million, 3 million pounds of food."

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