Gail

Gail

@flcope.bsky.social

Bleeding heart liberal. Believe in social justice, equity, healthy environments, nature, reproductive freedom, gun violence prevention, love, kindness, honesty, science.

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Gail
@flcope.bsky.social
Mindcite💥@mindcite.bsky.social

If there's one thing the world's most shameless liar loves, besides unbridled greed and raping children, it's running up bills, from walls to ballrooms to luxury jets to taxes cloaked as tariffs, and promising low information "beneficiaries" that someone else will pay for them.

Gail
@flcope.bsky.social

“…every American should support and draw inspiration from the wave of peaceful protests in Minneapolis and other parts of the country…ultimately it's up to each of us as citizens to speak out against injustice, protect our basic freedoms, and hold our government accountable.” #JusticeforPretti

Barack Obama@barackobama.bsky.social

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

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TizzyWoman
@tizzywoman.bsky.social

#MorningVibe One light becomes two, two becomes a thousand, and suddenly the whole world changes. As we are liberated, our presence automatically liberates others. Be the light. ✨ einsofvision (IG)

Gail
@flcope.bsky.social

“ICE relies heavily on the private sector to help carry out its Gestapo-like crusade against immigrants and their allies. Without the logistical, financial, and political support of business, its capacity to terrorize our communities would crumble.”

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social

Know who profits from ICE's cruelty. https://www.thenation.com/article/activism/ice-businesses-boycott-campaign/

thenation.comWant to Stop ICE? Go After Its Corporate Collaborators.ICE can’t function without help from the private sector. So we should force the private sector to stop helping.
Gail
@flcope.bsky.social

Last night our local @momsdemand.bsky.social group and community partners hosted a candlelight vigil to remember loved ones killed by gun violence and to support grieving families and friends. Hope, Support, Compassion & Community.

Gail
@flcope.bsky.social

FL folks, take note.

Democratic Womens Club of SE Hillsborough County, Florida@sehdwc24.bsky.social

All former vote-by-mail requests in Florida expired on Jan. 1, 2025, because of a state law requiring voters to renew their requests after each federal general election cycle. We are telling our community voters about it and how easy it is to sign up. 🇺🇸 #Vote #VoteByMail www.votehillsborough.gov

Gail
@flcope.bsky.social

Today I pulled weeds & harvested radishes in a community garden that donates food to local charities. If you’re feeling hopeless because of the political mess we’re in, I suggest you get out & DO something, anything, to improve your local community.

Gail
@flcope.bsky.social

“…scientists who created this report is that the majority of them have recent financial ties to the beef and dairy industries. And so we still have the same question of, is this actually based in gold standard scientific evidence, or is this essentially food industry propaganda…”

pbs.orgWhy experts are divided over the new federal dietary guidelinesThe Trump administration released new dietary guidelines that will shape everything from school lunches to medical advice. The guidance puts a bigger emphasis on eating more protein and dairy, somethi...
Gail
@flcope.bsky.social

Just finished reading Guiffre’s heartbreaking memoir detailing the pain/horror caused by Epstein & Maxwell, and her struggles to lead a full life after trauma. Her death by suicide & her pain should stand for something. Release the Epstein files. Listen to the women. Hold the scum accountable.

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Pat Fuller
@bannerite.bsky.social

Gov. Pritzker: "ICE is running around harassing people for not being white. Just a year ago that was illegal in the United States. Now, ICE is making it commonplace. That’s not making America great."

Gail
@flcope.bsky.social

Last night I met 2 people who are having significant delays in receiving their first social security check. Are others seeing this, too?

Gail
@flcope.bsky.social

It’s not so hard. Just lock your f’ing guns and ammo up, separately #BeSMARTforkids

Newtown Action Alliance@newtownaction.org

A 4-year-old unintentionally shot himself in the stomach after he found an unsecured gun in his parents' bedroom. Call your Members of Congress and demand they cosponsor Ethan’s Law. #SafeStorageSavesLives (202) 224-3121 abc7.com/post/4-year-...

abc7.com4-year-old finds gun in Rancho Cucamonga home, accidentally shoots himself, authorities sayA 4-year-old Rancho Cucamonga boy was hospitalized after he found a gun in his parents' bedroom and accidentally shot himself, authorities said.
Gail
@flcope.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/interactive/... Politicians should not be deciding on what gets funded. “And then there is Mr. Trump’s proposal to slash the N.I.H.’s total budget by about $18 billion, a cut of almost 40 percent.” #NIH #Research

nytimes.comHere are the nearly 2,500 medical research grants canceled or delayed by TrumpSome cuts have been starkly visible, but the country’s medical grant-making machinery has also radically transformed outside the public eye.
Gail
@flcope.bsky.social

“The consequences of withdrawing support for medical research will not be felt immediately. They will come quietly — missed diagnoses, treatments that never arrive, lives cut short.”

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Ruth Zakarin
@ruthz.bsky.social

I used to be a rape crisis counselor. I worked with girls as young as 11 and 12 who were raped by much older men. It was devastating. I see Dr. Bernard crying and I can’t help but think she’s weeping not for herself, but for this girl and the other girls this country is failing. #MomSky

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Gail
@flcope.bsky.social

A highlight of TheTampa Bay Blues Festival was listening to & watching Tab Benoit work his magic with the guitar and with the audience. His guitar work is captivating, and he connects with the crowd through interesting/fun anecdotes about himself and his music. #TheBlues

Gail
@flcope.bsky.social

popular.info/p/how-the-so... This article explains the doge plan to close social security offices. Then…. You can’t make this stuff up. It is insane. Not in any way, shape or form, normal behavior. They want us to be running in circles.

popular.infoHow the Social Security Administration and DOGE are gaslighting AmericansThe Social Security Administration (SSA) sent an email on March 27 to beneficiaries saying that reports that field offices were closing was an invention of fake news media.
Gail
@flcope.bsky.social

I encourage you to share with your high school and college age kids, friends and neighbors. #EndGunViolence

Students Demand Action@studentsdemandaction.org

We’re determined to be the generation that will #EndGunViolence in America. On March 18 at 8:30 PM ET, learn how you can join the movement! Sign up for our virtual national call: buff.ly/cuqre0w

Gail
@flcope.bsky.social

Great turnout in Tampa yesterday for the rally. It’s good to be with like-minded people who care about our country and about the dark hole he is taking us down. #resist

Gail
@flcope.bsky.social

This is Jaime. #parkland

Fred Guttenberg@fredguttenberg.bsky.social

(1,2) This is Jaime. She was funny and fun & made everyone laugh. Unfortunately, the laughter stopped 7 years ago today in the Parkland shooting. Because of what happened to Jaime, my family started Orange Ribbons for Jaime doing great work orange-ribbons-for-jaime.myshopify.com/collections/...