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@carmitage.bsky.social & Sumathy Kumar are organizers and strategists with ideas for outmaneuvering MAGA at the state and municipal level. Hear what’s possible when people partner with state officials to protect constitutional freedoms from being violated by the federal government: bit.ly/4bGxTkX
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Exactly this …he’s putting in place his own loyal army of Jan 6ers First he pardoned them, now he’s paying them‼️
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You are 100% right! As a society we must learn to listen without judgment. Match others' energy and only give back what they are willing to give you. We all must freely use our voice without restraint or limitation. What we have to say is important and due the respect it deserves. SPEAK UP!
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Playing into the evening a slightly somber piece. "Sadness and Sorrow" from Naruto
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Sorry my online shop is not available BUT I' working on it 🔥 #pennywise #horrortattoo #stickers #horror #spooky
I'm slowly gathering clips for my: ✨Visual Voice Acting Reel✨ [Unofficial World of Warcraft Animation - The Chronicles of G Crimson Tome] I play this lovely Night Elf Death Knight, Asora! Channeling some villain vibes here 😄 #voiceacting #worldofwarcraft #animation Again - This is Unofficial
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90 days, tops. One of the reasons this birthday has to be so big. And it's all falling apart.
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