Gregory Heires

Gregory Heires

@gregory0126.bsky.social

Retired labor journalist. Began career with a newsletter covering Latin America in Peru. Worked for the official publication of the NYC union DC 37 (an affiliate of AFSCME) in New York City for nearly 30 years. Interests include political economy, jazz.

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Boot out misogynist NY Rep Mike Lawler! Lawler voted FOR defunding Planned Parenthood, barring abortion coverage in insurance plans, and a national ban on abortion (three times). Vote for CAIT CONLEY for U.S. Congress. Cait strongly supports women’s right to reproductive healthcare.

Boot out misogynist NY Rep. Mike Lawler! His extreme anti-abortion record includes voting AGAINST abortion care, the Equal Rights Amendment, and the “Shield Initiative,” which provides protection for reproductive healthcare services. Vote for CAIT CONLEY for Congress. She supports abortion care.

Cait Conley will fight for you and fight against corruption. Incumbent Mike Lawler (R-17) puts special interests ahead of his constituents in the Hudson Valley. Lawler took nearly $500,000 from Big Pharma and insurance companies—and tens of thousands from the utilities industry.

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Florida is worth fighting for. I know it and you do too. Down here on the ground, we know something the pundits and donor class seem unable to see: Floridians are ready for change and we are the heroes we've been waiting for to see us through. #AngieforFlorida

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🇺🇸 TEXAS: GINA HINOJOSA A powerhouse Democratic candidate for Texas Governor. A civil rights attorney, former school board president and state representative, she brings years of public service and advocacy to the race. 🗳️ Election Day: Nov. 3, 2026 #Vote4GinaHinojosa #Texas #SheShed #Vote2026

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🗳️ OHIO’S GOVERNOR RACE Dr. Amy Acton faces an ad featuring her estranged mother questioning her childhood abuse account. Police & court records support her account of childhood abuse. Voters deserve facts, not just accusations. 💜 Survivors deserve dignity. #Vote4DrAmyActon #Ohio #SheShed

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🗳️ CALIFORNIA CA-48 Want a future where housing is more affordable, healthcare is accessible and reproductive rights are protected? These are priorities Marni von Wilpert, Democratic candidate for Congress, CA-48 is campaigning on. 💙 Your vote. Your voice. #Vote4MarniVonWilpert #CA-48 #SheShed

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Black turnout is key. In early-voting across the country, it is highest in Louisiana, where the US Senate race is making history. Despite no national attention nor party funding, Jamie Davis outraises his MAGA opponent, & is neck & neck in the polls.. #BlueWaveIn10Days #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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🇺🇸 JOANNA MENDOZA, ARIZONA’S 6TH DISTRICT’S DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS! A Marine veteran, JoAnna brings years of service to her campaign. Her priorities are lowering family costs, affordable healthcare & supporting veterans. Your vote. Your voice. #JoAnnaMendoza #AZ-06 #Vote2026 #SheShed

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🗳️ NEW YORK’S 17TH DISTRICT Cait Conley, Democratic candidate for Congress and U.S. Army veteran, is running in a competitive race. Her priorities include lowering costs, creating good-paying jobs, community safety and protecting reproductive rights. #Vote4CaitConley #NY17 #Vote2026 #SheShed

Vote for CAIT CONLEY for Congress! Boot Out Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17). Lawler voted repeatedly for Trump’s tariffs that have raised our costs by $4,000. Cait pledges to fight to roll back the Trump policies backed by Lawler that have harmed ordinary people financially.

Protestors with the “Save Our Democracy” group voiced support for Cait Conley for Congress and urged voters to vote early at their ongoing Saturday rally today. On the first day of early voting in NY, after the rally, several drove to the polls to vote against Trump puppet incumbent Mike Lawler.

Sixty-six percent of Americans support Medicare for All—an all-time high. Let’s get onboard this issue. We know Medicare for All is more efficient than private insurance, which has a 17 percent favorable rating.

Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) has taken nearly $500,000 from Big Pharma and insurance companies, while drug prices and our premiums have skyrocketed. Vote MAGA Mike out of office! Support CAIT CONLEY for Congress. Cait pledges to fight against rising healthcare and drug costs.

“I think it’s one of the greatest things we have done,” Donald Trump said, when asked how he felt about the Iran war. “Never admit you’e wrong.” Roy Cohen’s advice to Donald Trump.

Musk enjoys $38 billion in government contracts. How are any GOP politicians concerned with waste, fraud and abuse—and savings—supposed to question any of this when they depend on his campaign contributions? Musk’ contracts of course were not targeted by his DOGE cuts.

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Once again, an American has been viciously assaulted by Trump’s ICE thugs. We can’t keep funding this terror. Abolish ICE now.

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Remember Tommy, who asked El-Sayed if he disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood? He worked for Hawley until February 2026, then became Political Director for failed Kansas GOP candidate Philip Sarnecki. His father, Timmy Teepell, is a longtime GOP strategist who worked for Jindal and Hawley.

Rep. Mike Lawler voted for Trump’s massive tax breaks for the ultra-rich and steep cuts to healthcare, SNAP, and education. His votes for the Iran war and tariffs has led to higher prices. Vote for CAIT CONLEY for Congress. Cait wants to roll back the harmful policies backed by Lawler.

Get Rid of Rep. Mike Lawler! New Yorkers in Rockland County, Putnam Couny and northern Westchester County Deserve Better. Vote for CAIT CONLEY for Congress. Cait Will Fight Corruption and Put Working Families First—not the Epstein Billionaire Elite Protected by Lawler and Trump.

It’s Time to Dump Trump Puppet Rep. Mike Lawler! He voted to slash money for clean, renewable energy and to support Trump’s subsidies for dirty fossil fuels. Vote for CAIT CONLEY who supports clean, renewable energy!

Deaths Under ICE Detention 2026: 24 2025: 33 2024: 11 Detainees, with chronic ailments like diabetes and high blood pressure, died from medical neglect, poor conditions (contaminated water). They were held in private centers. One company donated to the Trump campaign; paid $1 million last year.