Ohio Lefty
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Ohio Lefty
@leftohio.bsky.social
· Jun 30
Trans people have a standing invitation to criticize me on my advocacy.
Centrists do not.
Centrists do not.
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Rep. Troy Balderson has been a reliable vote for the AIPAC agenda: endless wars, blank checks for a foreign dictator, and censoring free speech critical of Israel.
#OH12 deserves better. Vote for @jerradchristian.bsky.social to return this seat to the people!
#OH12 deserves better. Vote for @jerradchristian.bsky.social to return this seat to the people!
September 26, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Rep. Troy Balderson has been a reliable vote for the AIPAC agenda: endless wars, blank checks for a foreign dictator, and censoring free speech critical of Israel.
#OH12 deserves better. Vote for @jerradchristian.bsky.social to return this seat to the people!
#OH12 deserves better. Vote for @jerradchristian.bsky.social to return this seat to the people!
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This year, I will be replacing one of the most corrupt politicians in American history by defeating his phony apprentice.
Change is still possible.
Change is still possible.
September 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM
This year, I will be replacing one of the most corrupt politicians in American history by defeating his phony apprentice.
Change is still possible.
Change is still possible.
Microblogging is rarely the format for anything, but I've been wondering what the Democratic agenda should be in the coming Congress and maybe if I write a thread I can tease out some nebulous ideas.
I think I need to work on a few assumptions and those assumptions must be reasonable.
I think I need to work on a few assumptions and those assumptions must be reasonable.
September 26, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Microblogging is rarely the format for anything, but I've been wondering what the Democratic agenda should be in the coming Congress and maybe if I write a thread I can tease out some nebulous ideas.
I think I need to work on a few assumptions and those assumptions must be reasonable.
I think I need to work on a few assumptions and those assumptions must be reasonable.
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Email [email protected] and let her know she’s a transphobic piece of shit
You can also call her congressional offices vis the numbers below!
Her campaign office phone number is
(419) 665-3133
You can also call her congressional offices vis the numbers below!
Her campaign office phone number is
(419) 665-3133
September 24, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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It now costs the truck drivers on average $1,200 to fill up a single tank because of the war in Iran.
Mike Rogers said it's a win-win-win. Are you winning?
Mike Rogers said it's a win-win-win. Are you winning?
September 24, 2026 at 8:16 PM
It now costs the truck drivers on average $1,200 to fill up a single tank because of the war in Iran.
Mike Rogers said it's a win-win-win. Are you winning?
Mike Rogers said it's a win-win-win. Are you winning?
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I explicitly wrote that I am not defending it nor am I shaming anyone for not voting Kaptur/Brown/Acton!
September 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM
I explicitly wrote that I am not defending it nor am I shaming anyone for not voting Kaptur/Brown/Acton!
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NY-13 Democratic nominee @darializaforny.bsky.social arrested for peacefully protesting Netanyahu's UN visit in New York
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Avila Chevalier arrested at anti-Netanyahu protest in New York
New York congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier (D) was arrested Thursday, according to reports, during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United…
thehill.com
September 24, 2026 at 9:01 PM
NY-13 Democratic nominee @darializaforny.bsky.social arrested for peacefully protesting Netanyahu's UN visit in New York
thehill.com/homenews/sta...
thehill.com/homenews/sta...
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This is not what being an ally to the trans community looks like. As Marsha said "No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us."
Equality PAC, the campaigning arm of the Congressional Equality Caucus, announced its endorsement of Marcy Kaptur and other anti-trans Dems days after political ads targeting trans people.
Even the LGBTQ+ congressional caucus is throwing trans people aside.
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Even the LGBTQ+ congressional caucus is throwing trans people aside.
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Equality PAC, Political Arm Of Congressional LGBTQ Caucus, Endorses Marcy Kaptur Days After Her Anti-Trans Ad
“Do we need to endorse people in order to support them? Do we need to support them in order to have power in Congress?”
www.erininthemorning.com
September 24, 2026 at 2:30 AM
This is not what being an ally to the trans community looks like. As Marsha said "No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us."
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By “hit back” we of course mean “run the same kind of anti trans attack ads.
Democrats hit back on GOP transgender attack ads
https://punchbowl.news/article/campaigns/dems-gop-trans-ads/
https://punchbowl.news/article/campaigns/dems-gop-trans-ads/
September 24, 2026 at 1:27 AM
By “hit back” we of course mean “run the same kind of anti trans attack ads.
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I don't vote for colors. I don't vote for teams. You need a spine.
Sadly, spines and moral compasses are missing in politics these days.
Sadly, spines and moral compasses are missing in politics these days.
I may only be one vote, but guess what? It's my vote. And you have to earn it. And saying "you are going to allow fascism" when your fucking party has been part and parcel of that fascism is not AT ALL persuasive. Fix your hearts or die. It's your choice. I'm done with big tent bullshit.
September 23, 2026 at 11:13 PM
I don't vote for colors. I don't vote for teams. You need a spine.
Sadly, spines and moral compasses are missing in politics these days.
Sadly, spines and moral compasses are missing in politics these days.
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I don't care if this is a long shot.
Folks: Message your reps today and tell them you support this. They have to at least hear their constituents care & are paying attention.
Also if nothing else, let it go into the history books that we didn't blithely accept the modern Gestapo.
Folks: Message your reps today and tell them you support this. They have to at least hear their constituents care & are paying attention.
Also if nothing else, let it go into the history books that we didn't blithely accept the modern Gestapo.
Democratic U.S. rep. for Chicago Delia Ramirez introduces bill to dismantle DHS, abolish ICE
Chicago U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez announced she is introducing a new bill that proposes dismantling the Department of Homeland Security and abolishing ICE and redirecting their funding to more social se...
www.cbsnews.com
September 23, 2026 at 11:36 PM
I don't care if this is a long shot.
Folks: Message your reps today and tell them you support this. They have to at least hear their constituents care & are paying attention.
Also if nothing else, let it go into the history books that we didn't blithely accept the modern Gestapo.
Folks: Message your reps today and tell them you support this. They have to at least hear their constituents care & are paying attention.
Also if nothing else, let it go into the history books that we didn't blithely accept the modern Gestapo.
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Trans people: "Stop being transphobic."
Democrats: "No."
Trans people: "Okay, but this will cost my vote."
Weirdos online: "BUT BUT WHAT IF THE GOP DOES TO ME WHAT THE DEMS AND THE GOP DOES TO YOU? DON'T YOU CARE?! YOU CAN'T! YOU HAVE TO! YOU..." *incoherent pissing, shitting, vomiting sounds*
Democrats: "No."
Trans people: "Okay, but this will cost my vote."
Weirdos online: "BUT BUT WHAT IF THE GOP DOES TO ME WHAT THE DEMS AND THE GOP DOES TO YOU? DON'T YOU CARE?! YOU CAN'T! YOU HAVE TO! YOU..." *incoherent pissing, shitting, vomiting sounds*
September 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Trans people: "Stop being transphobic."
Democrats: "No."
Trans people: "Okay, but this will cost my vote."
Weirdos online: "BUT BUT WHAT IF THE GOP DOES TO ME WHAT THE DEMS AND THE GOP DOES TO YOU? DON'T YOU CARE?! YOU CAN'T! YOU HAVE TO! YOU..." *incoherent pissing, shitting, vomiting sounds*
Democrats: "No."
Trans people: "Okay, but this will cost my vote."
Weirdos online: "BUT BUT WHAT IF THE GOP DOES TO ME WHAT THE DEMS AND THE GOP DOES TO YOU? DON'T YOU CARE?! YOU CAN'T! YOU HAVE TO! YOU..." *incoherent pissing, shitting, vomiting sounds*
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In other words, as a rule of thumb, a high-profile race with polls showing the Democrat up 4 is probably actually a dead heat. A Dem up 5 points or more is probably safe. Up 3 or fewer is probably a loss.
The lesson here is to keep the foot on the gas. Don't let up until polls close.
The lesson here is to keep the foot on the gas. Don't let up until polls close.
September 23, 2026 at 11:34 PM
In other words, as a rule of thumb, a high-profile race with polls showing the Democrat up 4 is probably actually a dead heat. A Dem up 5 points or more is probably safe. Up 3 or fewer is probably a loss.
The lesson here is to keep the foot on the gas. Don't let up until polls close.
The lesson here is to keep the foot on the gas. Don't let up until polls close.
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13: How about abolishing ICE?
No.
14: Indict, prosecute, and jail Trump, his administration, and every single ICE goon?
No.
15: Run better candidates in elections?
No.
No.
14: Indict, prosecute, and jail Trump, his administration, and every single ICE goon?
No.
15: Run better candidates in elections?
No.
January 30, 2026 at 5:04 AM
13: How about abolishing ICE?
No.
14: Indict, prosecute, and jail Trump, his administration, and every single ICE goon?
No.
15: Run better candidates in elections?
No.
No.
14: Indict, prosecute, and jail Trump, his administration, and every single ICE goon?
No.
15: Run better candidates in elections?
No.
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Neoiberals say "no" to everything we ask, then get uppity when we push back and won't vote for them.
What the fuck do any of you bring to the table?
We're the only ones proposing actual ideas to move the country forward. Y'all sitting on your thumbs and saying "Oh how horrible this all is!"
What the fuck do any of you bring to the table?
We're the only ones proposing actual ideas to move the country forward. Y'all sitting on your thumbs and saying "Oh how horrible this all is!"
April 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Neoiberals say "no" to everything we ask, then get uppity when we push back and won't vote for them.
What the fuck do any of you bring to the table?
We're the only ones proposing actual ideas to move the country forward. Y'all sitting on your thumbs and saying "Oh how horrible this all is!"
What the fuck do any of you bring to the table?
We're the only ones proposing actual ideas to move the country forward. Y'all sitting on your thumbs and saying "Oh how horrible this all is!"
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We're not playing purity politics. We're not even looking for a perfect candidate. We are asking for one that says "Yes" to fuckin SOMETHING. Not gives excuses about how it's "not the right time" or "we have to take baby steps" or "that would scare away [voters who won't vote for them anyway".
April 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
We're not playing purity politics. We're not even looking for a perfect candidate. We are asking for one that says "Yes" to fuckin SOMETHING. Not gives excuses about how it's "not the right time" or "we have to take baby steps" or "that would scare away [voters who won't vote for them anyway".
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Not even when it cost Hillary Clinton a 3 million vote win in 2016?
"No"
10: How about not voting in Trump's cabinet picks?
"No"
11: Could you protect the rights of LGBT+ and POC?
"No"
12: Could you at least not support genocide?
"No"
That's just 12 off the top of my head!
"No"
10: How about not voting in Trump's cabinet picks?
"No"
11: Could you protect the rights of LGBT+ and POC?
"No"
12: Could you at least not support genocide?
"No"
That's just 12 off the top of my head!
April 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Not even when it cost Hillary Clinton a 3 million vote win in 2016?
"No"
10: How about not voting in Trump's cabinet picks?
"No"
11: Could you protect the rights of LGBT+ and POC?
"No"
12: Could you at least not support genocide?
"No"
That's just 12 off the top of my head!
"No"
10: How about not voting in Trump's cabinet picks?
"No"
11: Could you protect the rights of LGBT+ and POC?
"No"
12: Could you at least not support genocide?
"No"
That's just 12 off the top of my head!
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6: Can we defund the police and put that money back into communities?
"No"
7: Not even social services to handle mental issues/disability meltdowns/de-escalation?
"No"
8: Alright but surely you'll support gun reform?
"No"
9: Can we eliminate the Electoral College since it's outdated and sucks?
"No"
"No"
7: Not even social services to handle mental issues/disability meltdowns/de-escalation?
"No"
8: Alright but surely you'll support gun reform?
"No"
9: Can we eliminate the Electoral College since it's outdated and sucks?
"No"
April 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
6: Can we defund the police and put that money back into communities?
"No"
7: Not even social services to handle mental issues/disability meltdowns/de-escalation?
"No"
8: Alright but surely you'll support gun reform?
"No"
9: Can we eliminate the Electoral College since it's outdated and sucks?
"No"
"No"
7: Not even social services to handle mental issues/disability meltdowns/de-escalation?
"No"
8: Alright but surely you'll support gun reform?
"No"
9: Can we eliminate the Electoral College since it's outdated and sucks?
"No"
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1: Can we have Medicare For All?
"No"
2: Can we have UBI for all?
"No"
3: Can we support and implement the Green New Deal?
"No"
4: How about codifying Roe v Wade?
"No"
5: Could we at least obstruct Republican efforts to kill us all?
"No"
"No"
2: Can we have UBI for all?
"No"
3: Can we support and implement the Green New Deal?
"No"
4: How about codifying Roe v Wade?
"No"
5: Could we at least obstruct Republican efforts to kill us all?
"No"
April 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
1: Can we have Medicare For All?
"No"
2: Can we have UBI for all?
"No"
3: Can we support and implement the Green New Deal?
"No"
4: How about codifying Roe v Wade?
"No"
5: Could we at least obstruct Republican efforts to kill us all?
"No"
"No"
2: Can we have UBI for all?
"No"
3: Can we support and implement the Green New Deal?
"No"
4: How about codifying Roe v Wade?
"No"
5: Could we at least obstruct Republican efforts to kill us all?
"No"
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Neoliberals wanna argue that it's us socialists/communists playing "Purity Politics". Yet it's neoliberals saying if we don't unconditionally comply with them we deserve to die. They argue we want a perfect candidate. Let's look at what we've asked for:
April 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Neoliberals wanna argue that it's us socialists/communists playing "Purity Politics". Yet it's neoliberals saying if we don't unconditionally comply with them we deserve to die. They argue we want a perfect candidate. Let's look at what we've asked for:
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as a true manaea head, he wears this shirt all the time! and that’s the most based of all
Sean Manaea is wearing a "New York Is Love" Mets Pride shirt after pitching six solid innings to beat the Texas Rangers, the MLB's only team without a Pride night. Perhaps coincidence, perhaps not.
September 23, 2026 at 12:57 PM
as a true manaea head, he wears this shirt all the time! and that’s the most based of all
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If you’re wondering how historians ignore the burning of the Institut für Sexualwissenschaft’s library while loving to show photos of it, it’s simple:
The photos are labeled “Nazi book burnings” or “the destruction of material deemed ‘un-German by the Nazis.”
But don’t say what the material was.
The photos are labeled “Nazi book burnings” or “the destruction of material deemed ‘un-German by the Nazis.”
But don’t say what the material was.
September 23, 2026 at 2:35 PM
If you’re wondering how historians ignore the burning of the Institut für Sexualwissenschaft’s library while loving to show photos of it, it’s simple:
The photos are labeled “Nazi book burnings” or “the destruction of material deemed ‘un-German by the Nazis.”
But don’t say what the material was.
The photos are labeled “Nazi book burnings” or “the destruction of material deemed ‘un-German by the Nazis.”
But don’t say what the material was.
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Thanks to Northwest Ohio Democrats for standing up and speaking out for our values. Protect trans folks. #freedomforall #transrightsarehumanrights
September 23, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Thanks to Northwest Ohio Democrats for standing up and speaking out for our values. Protect trans folks. #freedomforall #transrightsarehumanrights
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Political winds do not only flow from voters to politicians, they go in reverse as well.
Democrats running ads like these signal to the general public and their voter base that this issue now has support by both parties, and that hating trans people is publicly acceptable.
They do harm to us.
Democrats running ads like these signal to the general public and their voter base that this issue now has support by both parties, and that hating trans people is publicly acceptable.
They do harm to us.
New Mary Peltola ad.
“No, I don’t want kids getting surgeries to change genders, or men in girls bathrooms.”
Dem, (AK-AL)
“No, I don’t want kids getting surgeries to change genders, or men in girls bathrooms.”
Dem, (AK-AL)
Mom found the ad she called me about yesterday
September 23, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Political winds do not only flow from voters to politicians, they go in reverse as well.
Democrats running ads like these signal to the general public and their voter base that this issue now has support by both parties, and that hating trans people is publicly acceptable.
They do harm to us.
Democrats running ads like these signal to the general public and their voter base that this issue now has support by both parties, and that hating trans people is publicly acceptable.
They do harm to us.
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By destroying Voting Rights Act and gutting 14th & 15th amendments the Roberts Court is recycling legal arguments once used by Confederates and white supremacists to destroy Reconstruction
Please read my deep dive w/ @pemalevy.bsky.social in @motherjones.com
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Please read my deep dive w/ @pemalevy.bsky.social in @motherjones.com
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
September 23, 2026 at 3:02 PM
By destroying Voting Rights Act and gutting 14th & 15th amendments the Roberts Court is recycling legal arguments once used by Confederates and white supremacists to destroy Reconstruction
Please read my deep dive w/ @pemalevy.bsky.social in @motherjones.com
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Please read my deep dive w/ @pemalevy.bsky.social in @motherjones.com
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...