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Terri Shafer

@terrishafer.bsky.social
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Late-blooming activist. Passionate about democracy, freedom, equal rights, and climate. Also into longevity research and living a long, healthy life. Also on Mastodon: @terrishafer@mastodon.social

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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Grief counselor: "When did you first notice the change?" Me: "It started small. I stopped knowing what 'horsepower' means. 'Topping off' stopped meaning gas — now it's twenty minutes plugged in out of boredom." Counselor: "Will you ever go back?" Me: "Back to what? Paying $50 to make a noise?' #EV
A woman wearing a light beige short‑sleeved T‑shirt stands beside a dark blue electric car charging in a home garage. A white and black charging plug with a yellow cable is connected to the car’s port. She holds a smartphone in her left hand, looking at the screen. The background shows shelves and tools slightly blurred, emphasizing the charging connector and her hand.
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Food safety shouldn't be a gamble. That's what government is FOR. Nearly 7,000 cyclospora cases across 34 states this year — worst outbreak in a decade. Tracing the source took months because RFK cut CDC's early-warning system to just 2 pathogens. Tell your reps: restore the funding. #FoodSafety
A food safety worker wearing a white lab coat, hairnet, face mask, safety glasses, and blue gloves examines leafy green plants growing on orange metal shelves inside a brightly lit indoor vertical farm. The plants are arranged in dense rows under artificial lights, suggesting a controlled environment for produce cultivation.
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
A win worth celebrating: a judge ruled Trump's IRS lawsuit and $1.8B anti-weaponization fund were brought in bad faith. His lawyers got sanctioned. Bonus: it lands as Todd Blanche fights AG confirmation, fresh off Maxwell prison-transfer questions. Rule of law: 1. Corruption: 0. buff.ly/2qFEvYF
Stacks of U.S. hundred‑dollar bills sit on a wooden desk beside an official document labeled “Settlement Agreement.” A large red “VOID” stamp is printed diagonally across the paper, with a red rubber stamp and black pen nearby. The document shows a blurred line reading “Total Amount: $1,800,000,000,” symbolizing blocked funds.
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Voters decide. Courts confirm. Trump's reviving 2020 lies to sow doubt before we vote — a bid to seize power and deny results. That's desperation. 60 court rulings, even from his own appointees, rejected these claims. Vote. Help others vote. Join those protecting democracy. #ProtectTheVote
A dark background graphic with bold white and gold text stating “60+ courts. Same claims. Still false.” Below, smaller text explains that old, disproven 2020 election claims are resurfacing to create doubt ahead of the 2026 election.
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
HANDS OFF OUR VOTES! Sign up to get notified of key voting deadlines, updates on any threats to your voting rights and learn how to counter them, and be ready to mobilize in defense of your vote. www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
A bold, collage‑style voting rights graphic featuring a yellow banner labeled “Indivisible” above large multicolored text reading “Hands Off Our Vote,” with a checkmark inside the “O.” The background uses torn black‑and‑white paper textures. At the bottom, a red halftone illustration shows a hand holding a megaphone next to a cutout photo of the U.S. Capitol building.
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
We demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and every single victim of Trump’s terror. GoFundMe for the family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo: www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-... #AbolishICE
A memorial-style graphic shows a portrait of a person centered against a black background, surrounded by colorful flowers and thin golden circular lines. Large white text at the top reads “ALL EYES ON ICE,” and matching white text at the bottom reads “JUSTICE FOR LORENZO SALGADO ARAUJO.”
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Trump & allies know they're losing. So instead of earning votes, they're trying to stop people from voting — and votes from counting. Don't let fear win. Show up, speak out, vote. Hands off our vote! ✊ indivisible.org/campaigns/ou... #HandsOffOurVote #ProtectTheVote
Square graphic with a yellow top half and dark blue bottom half. At the top, a blue box with the Indivisible logo and the word ‘INDIVISIBLE.’ Below it, large blue text reads ‘HANDS OFF OUR VOTE,’ with the ‘O’ in ‘VOTE’ styled as a checkmark inside a circle. The bottom section says ‘Voters decide.’ in white text. Small white text at the bottom reads ‘Learn more at indivisible.org/campaigns/our-vote.’”
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
They're coming for our elections in 2026 — mail-in voting, registration, ballot counting, all of it. Hands Off Our Vote is Indivisible's national program to protect every voter's right to cast a ballot and have it counted. Sign up to get alerts + be ready to mobilize: indivisible.org/campaigns/ou...
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HANDS OFF OUR VOTE 2026
In 2026 we are building our strongest election protection program ever, in all 50 states. We’re going to bring Indivisible’s grassroots organizing force out to ensure that whatever tricks they try to ...
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
URGENT: Lawmakers are trying to force a last‑minute special session to block the Protect Education initiative. This would require Gov. Hobbs’ action or a 2/3 vote. Tell Gov. Hobbs to respect voters and reject this backroom move. Toolkit: bit.ly/voters-decide #Arizona #AZLeg #ProtectEducation
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Let Voters Decide on Protect Education - Save Our Schools Arizona
Strong Schools, Strong State
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Governor Hobbs vetoed 88 harmful bills passed by right-wing extremists in the AZ legislature — including attacks on free speech, ballot access, and election integrity. This is what it looks like when someone does the job. Thank you, Governor. 🙌 #AZPolitics
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The Trump administration is pushing the United States Postal Service (USPS) to adopt a dangerous rule that could deter millions of Americans from exercising their fundamental right to vote via mail. Please submit a comment opposing this proposed USPS rule. actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
I took action with Indivisible. Will you join me? Use this link to sign up: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
mobilize.us
Hands Off Our Vote in 2026! · Indivisible
**We know that Trump and his Big Lie cronies are plotting to do everything they can to undermine our elections in 2026.** Whether it’s trying to end mail-in voting, targeting registration programs, bl...
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Remove Trump’s Ludicrously Unqualified & Massively Dangerous National Intelligence Director act.indivisible.org/sign/remove-...
act.indivisible.org
Remove Trump’s Ludicrously Unqualified & Massively Dangerous National Intelligence Director
Trump just appointed his political attack dog, Bill Pulte, as acting Director of National Intelligence. Pulte has absolutely no experience in national intelligence, and was clearly offered the job bas...
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
I am concerned about his position on crypto and the apparent influence the industry has with him. He has taken strong action against the harmful actions of the Republicans in other areas. I hope he listens to his constituents and becomes the fighter we need, without carve-outs for corrupt actors.
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
🚗 EV fence-sitters, take note. Costs last night to charge a new EV $3.23. Costs for similar range from our previous gas car: $40. No more oil changes, emissions tests, fuel filters, air filters, timing belts, transmission service, or exhaust repairs. Annual maintenance ~$430/yr vs. ~$900/yr.
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Arizonans lost $177 million in 2025 to crypto ATM scans. The CLARITY Act will make it harder for law enforcement to stop crypto crimes, including money-laundering. Join me in calling Senator Gallego and telling him to vote NO on this bill.
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Email Your Senators: Oppose the Clayton Nomination act.indivisible.org/sign/email-y...
act.indivisible.org
Email Your Senators: Oppose the Clayton Nomination
Tell your senators you expect them to use all their leverage to oppose Clayton’s nomination.
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
A modern stadium at the bottom with the words, "Nothing says 'dying civilization' like gladiator fights at the capitol for the emperor/s amusement."
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Here's a Google Doc with a template you can use to create a message to post on page. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Stop OMB's Attack on American Science: Sample Public Comment
Stop OMB's Attack on American Science: Sample Public Comment Deadline: July 13, 2026 What's happening The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed a sweeping new rule — the Regulation for F...
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Russell Vought is trying to gut federally funded science. Join @standupforscience.net — add your comment to the Federal Register before July 13. 🔗https://fight2win.standupforscience.net/campaign/163675/ Background: fight2win.standupforscience.net #StandUpForScience #SciencePolicy #science
Photo of Russell Vought with a paperclip attached to the top left corner, and the words "Stop Vought. Save Science." overlaid on the right side.
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Got an email from No Vote Left Behind PAC claiming there's a No Kings rally on June 14 in Mesa. There isn't. They're using the No Kings brand to solicit donations and harvest contact info for their own PAC list. Don't RSVP, don't click. #NoKings #Scam #Indivisible #DarkMoney #PAC #ArizonaPolitics
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Jane Fonda and Jon Stewart on why June 14 matters. Rise Up, Sing Out — a First Amendment rally you won't want to miss. #FirstAmendment #RiseUpSignOut
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Jane Fonda - “Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment” | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The vibe. The mood. The whole entire thing.
A watercolor illustration of a small rabbit dressed in a leafy green knight's helmet and collar, holding a spear and a book, with the text "BORN TO DILLY DALLY / FORCED TO FIGHT FASCISTS."
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Leading with Inclusion — Courageous Solidarity Across LGBTQ+ Communities” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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Leading with Inclusion — Courageous Solidarity Across LGBTQ+ Communities · Indivisible
As movements work to build lasting power, inclusive leadership and strategic solidarity are essential. Join us for Leading with Inclusion: Solidarity Across LGBTQ+ Communities, a conversation that cel...
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Remove Trump’s Ludicrously Unqualified & Massively Dangerous National Intelligence Director act.indivisible.org/sign/remove-...
act.indivisible.org
Remove Trump’s Ludicrously Unqualified & Massively Dangerous National Intelligence Director
Trump just appointed his political attack dog, Bill Pulte, as acting Director of National Intelligence. Pulte has absolutely no experience in national intelligence, and was clearly offered the job bas...
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
On Memorial Day: honoring veterans means ensuring those who came home can get care. 907 VA jobs cut in Arizona — 80 doctors, 85 nurses, 19 psychologists, 45 social workers. Casa Grande VA: 66-day wait for mental health. NW Tucson: 77 days. Look up your state: vhadata.org #MemorialDay #Veterans
US flags at military graveyard. Photo: Andrew Seegmiller | iStock
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Tell Congress to end the illegal war on Iran. Sign now: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran... #NoIranWar #Indivisible #Congress
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
The movement is being watched. That's not paranoia — it's the operating environment. New @the-community-playbook.org: Digital security as organizing practice. Threat modeling, Signal defaults, data minimization, and why security culture beats security checklists.
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Digital security as organizing practice
The movement is being watched. This is not paranoia — it is the operating environment. The question facing every organizing group is not whether to take security seriously. It is whether to build it into the movement's DNA before it's needed, or to scramble after something goes wrong.
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Urge Democrats to Fiercely Oppose the New GOP Effort to Shovel Billions More Dollars to ICE and Border Patrol act.indivisible.org/sign/urge-de...
act.indivisible.org
Urge Democrats to Fiercely Oppose the New GOP Effort to Shovel Billions More Dollars to ICE and Border Patrol
After keeping the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shut down for months because they refuse to enact the ICE and Border Patrol reforms that Americans overwhelmingly want, Republicans are now usin...
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Tell Congress: End the Illegal War on Iran act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...
act.indivisible.org
Tell Congress: End the Illegal War on Iran
Trump's unauthorized, unprovoked war in Iran has cost the lives of US service members and thousands of civilians in Iran and across the Middle East. And now, Trump is threatening a ground invasion and...
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
This. Just this. 👇
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Meaghan Wilson Anastasios (@meaghanwilsonanastasios)
Laughing myself silly. Given the shitfuckery at play, of course the truth tellers in this demented Dr Suessian timeline are the comedians. Jon Stewart speaks for all of us. “I’m so tired.”
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
@azcebvus.bsky.social has published its first-ever legislative endorsements for the 2026 AZ primary — 3 State Senate & 5 State House candidates selected on community engagement, affordability, education, climate, and more. 🔗 cebv.us/2026-endorsements.html
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2026 Endorsements
This year, for the first time, Civic Engagement Beyond Voting is endorsing a select number of primary election candidates for the Arizona State Legislature. In selecting candidates to endorse, we put....
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Urge Democrats to Fiercely Oppose the New GOP Effort to Shovel Billions More Dollars to ICE and Border Patrol act.indivisible.org/sign/urge-de...
act.indivisible.org
Urge Democrats to Fiercely Oppose the New GOP Effort to Shovel Billions More Dollars to ICE and Border Patrol
After keeping the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shut down for months because they refuse to enact the ICE and Border Patrol reforms that Americans overwhelmingly want, Republicans are now usin...
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Replaced our 2010 Prius with a 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The car now sends me notifications. It told me it was charging. I did not need to know this. It told me I forgot to lock it. It was in the garage. I locked it. The future is fine. The car seems happy. I have not asked. #ev
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
🌺 This Mother's Day Harvard researchers found women's frontline participation is strongly correlated with movement success. Their words: fully free, politically active women are a threat to authoritarian leaders — which is exactly why those leaders have a strategic interest in sexism.
theguardian.com
‘I see every child like I see my children’: why US mothers are on the frontlines of resistance movements
Mothers’ experiences often intersect with federal policy battles over gun violence, immigration and childcare
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
History has a number: 3.5%. No government has ever withstood peaceful resistance when 3.5% of the population mobilized. In the U.S., that's 12 million people. In Arizona, it's 267,000. March 28 is our next chance. Find your local event: www.nokings.org #NoKings #Indivisible #AZIndivisible
No King crown logo. 3.5%. Change. Every. Time. March 28, 2026.
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Indivisible Arizona❌👑 @indivisiblearizona.org · 09/02/2026
Praise of the Week: The People of Arizona 🌵✨ From the Valley to the High Desert, AZ is showing the world what community power looks like. Whether it’s protecting our neighbors or our resources, the energy is undeniable. Arizona isn’t a passive backdrop—it’s a movement. 🧵(1/3) #POTW #AZIndivisibles
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Arizona Republicans are harassing Senator Analise Ortiz for protecting our community.
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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
“Fear is the tool of a tyrant ... Instead of fear, let this moment fuel the fire that already burns at the heart of this place. A fire of righteous indignation at abuses of power. Of commitment to seek justice for victims. Of dedication to truth above all else.” ~Maurene Comey, Manhattan US Atty Ofc
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Maurene Comey warns her former colleagues: ‘Fear is the tool of the tyrant’
Comey, who prosecuted Jeffrey Epstein, was fired from the Manhattan U.S. Attorney's office amid a public uproar over the attorney general's decision not to release additional files in the case.
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Stand Indivisible AZ ❌👑 @standindivisible.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
The No Kings coalition launched the One Million Rising series last night,which included an overview on fighting authoritarianism. This is the next step from No Kings. We encourage everyone to watch the first session. #onemiilionrising www.nokings.org/rise#pledge www.youtube.com/watch?v=4496...
nokings.org
One Million Rising — No Kings
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Terri Shafer @terrishafer.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
The pictures you posted include clear shots of individuals who may not have given permission to be filmed or publicly identified. To protect their privacy and safety—especially in politically sensitive contexts—it’s important to get written consent before sharing identifiable footage of others.
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Indivisible Arizona❌👑 @indivisiblearizona.org · 13/06/2025
The future calls. Tomorrow, join us in a historic stand against authoritarianism at one of 45 #NoKings protests statewide. When the moment demanded courage, you answered. Let's write history together! #NoKingsAZ
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Indivisible Arizona❌👑 @indivisiblearizona.org · 10/06/2025
Join us in amplifying this message to Ensure our community knows its rights during escalated ICE tactics. Be on rapid response alert, as asking for solidarity action will follow. #proyectoprogreso #progressarizona #NDLON #ChispaAZ @raquelteran.bsky.social
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 07/06/2025
“A draft dodger is holding a military parade on June 14. That is so offensive to people like me that I have no words that are not profane to say what I feel.” While Trump wastes millions on his birthday parade in DC, we’re showing up everywhere else to say NO KINGS: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
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Indivisible Mesa @indivisiblemesa.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblem...
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Protest Andy Biggs & Turning Point at the Arizona Biltmore! · Indivisible Mesa
2026 is expected to hold some of the most important elections across the country, including Arizona’s gubernatorial race. Democratic governor Katie Hobbs is up for re-election, and among her challenge...
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Where's Abe Hamadeh? ❌️👑 @wheresabe.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Trump wants to be a king. Abe’s fine being his crony. On June 14, we show up and say HELL NO. No Kings. No Cronies. www.stepupcd8.com #NoKings #AZCD8 #StepUpCD8 @indivisible.org @azindivisible.bsky.social @nwvindivisible.bsky.social
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Sally Deal - 📞 Call your legislators @ (202)224-3121 ⏰24/7! @sallydeal4.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
A recent Axios Harris poll that showed Tesla had plummeted from 8th place in the ranking of America's 100 most visible companies in 2021 to 95th in 2025. Scott Galloway, a prominent marketing prof at NYU says Elon Musk's links to the cost-cutting DOGE fueled ... 2/3 www.aol.com/scott-gallow...
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Scott Galloway says Musk's work at DOGE fueled 'one of the greatest brand destructions' of all time
During a recent Tesla earnings call, Musk said he planned to step back from his government work and refocus on his businesses.
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