Carmel H.
@mayellach.bsky.social
Retired school psychologist, author, caring human trying to reassure myself there are more good people in the world than bad. Independent who leans left on most issues. I mostly lurk, being part Boo Radley. Will not respond to DMs, please don't.
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Mamdani: "Solidarity with a government that is committing genocide is a very different thing than a question of solidarity with people of a specific faith. I'm proud to be a mayor of the city with the largest Jewish population in this country."
June 17, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Mamdani: "Solidarity with a government that is committing genocide is a very different thing than a question of solidarity with people of a specific faith. I'm proud to be a mayor of the city with the largest Jewish population in this country."
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🚨BREAKING: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) got a tough lesson Wednesday just hours before the state legislature was supposed to convene for a redistricting special session he called: Life comes at you fast. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Georgia Republican lawmakers unexpectedly kill GOP redistricting push
Georgia House Republican leadership said they “will not be taking up congressional or legislative redistricting for the 2028 election cycle during this special session.”
www.democracydocket.com
June 17, 2026 at 5:47 PM
🚨BREAKING: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) got a tough lesson Wednesday just hours before the state legislature was supposed to convene for a redistricting special session he called: Life comes at you fast. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Victor Orbán’s removal sends a timely signal.
Corrupt kleptocratic Christian nationalism was on the ballot in Hungary today — just as it will be on the ballots that Americans will cast in November.
It was repudiated abroad — may it be repudiated here in November (and beyond).
Corrupt kleptocratic Christian nationalism was on the ballot in Hungary today — just as it will be on the ballots that Americans will cast in November.
It was repudiated abroad — may it be repudiated here in November (and beyond).
April 12, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Victor Orbán’s removal sends a timely signal.
Corrupt kleptocratic Christian nationalism was on the ballot in Hungary today — just as it will be on the ballots that Americans will cast in November.
It was repudiated abroad — may it be repudiated here in November (and beyond).
Corrupt kleptocratic Christian nationalism was on the ballot in Hungary today — just as it will be on the ballots that Americans will cast in November.
It was repudiated abroad — may it be repudiated here in November (and beyond).
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People will be closely studying how Hungary's opposition pulled off their win in such a pro-incumbent system. Important to note that the theme was corruption. Democrats need to get much better at calling out Trump's corruption.
April 12, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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Congratulations to Hungary. Our turn soon.
April 12, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Congratulations to Hungary. Our turn soon.
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Nature is awesome
March 21, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Nature is awesome
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"I'm coming to Boston and I'm bringing hell with me."
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
Homan: "I begged for the last two months on TV for the rhetoric to stop. I said in March -- if the rhetoric doesn't stop, there is gonna be bloodshed. And there has been. I wish I wasn't right. I don't want to see anybody die."
January 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM
"I'm coming to Boston and I'm bringing hell with me."
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
--Homan in February
"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely."
-- Tom Homan in March
"I actually thought about getting up and throwing that man a beating right there in the middle of the room"
-- Homan in July, referring to a D congressman
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🚨BREAKING: "ICE OUT!"
THOUSANDS of Minnesotans are marching in -10 degree cold as part of statewide general strike demanding ICE leave the state. Hundreds of businesses are closed, union workers skipping work, residents not shopping. Our @jtcestkowski.bsky.social is LIVE NOW⬇️
THOUSANDS of Minnesotans are marching in -10 degree cold as part of statewide general strike demanding ICE leave the state. Hundreds of businesses are closed, union workers skipping work, residents not shopping. Our @jtcestkowski.bsky.social is LIVE NOW⬇️
January 23, 2026 at 8:45 PM
🚨BREAKING: "ICE OUT!"
THOUSANDS of Minnesotans are marching in -10 degree cold as part of statewide general strike demanding ICE leave the state. Hundreds of businesses are closed, union workers skipping work, residents not shopping. Our @jtcestkowski.bsky.social is LIVE NOW⬇️
THOUSANDS of Minnesotans are marching in -10 degree cold as part of statewide general strike demanding ICE leave the state. Hundreds of businesses are closed, union workers skipping work, residents not shopping. Our @jtcestkowski.bsky.social is LIVE NOW⬇️
Seeing Banff and the surrounding area was the best vacation I ever took. Endless beauty, and the Canadian people are so fabulous, everywhere I went.
Scenic Morant's Curve in Banff, showcasing a lush forest along the aqua blue Bow River against the Canadian Rockies.
#ForestFriday #Scape #Nature #Scenery #Mountains #NationalParks #Canada
#ForestFriday #Scape #Nature #Scenery #Mountains #NationalParks #Canada
January 10, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Seeing Banff and the surrounding area was the best vacation I ever took. Endless beauty, and the Canadian people are so fabulous, everywhere I went.
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BREAKING: The House Judiciary Committee has released Jack Smith's 255-page deposition transcript: judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
December 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM
BREAKING: The House Judiciary Committee has released Jack Smith's 255-page deposition transcript: judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
Amid all the horror, it is the beauty of art and song that keeps us going.
Shchedryk (Carol of the Bells) has become a symbol of Christmas and Ukraine’s culture all around the world.
📹 In Ukraine/Facebook
📹 In Ukraine/Facebook
December 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Amid all the horror, it is the beauty of art and song that keeps us going.
Because somehow the killing of a national guard person is so much worse than hundreds of children.
November 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Because somehow the killing of a national guard person is so much worse than hundreds of children.
I have totally lost faith in this version of scotus (they don't deserve capital letters).
"'History’s eyes are on the Supreme Court,' she said.
'This court will have to decide, is it going to be the court that puts an end to American democracy as we know it'..."
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
'This court will have to decide, is it going to be the court that puts an end to American democracy as we know it'..."
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
November 30, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I have totally lost faith in this version of scotus (they don't deserve capital letters).
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
What he said: 💯 🎯
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November 27, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Important by Mark Hertling on the different oaths enlisted personnel and officers take.
"Officers are expected to exercise independent judgment when presented with a questionable directive. Officers are duty-bound to refuse an unlawful order. It is not optional."
www.thebulwark.com/p/what-ameri...
"Officers are expected to exercise independent judgment when presented with a questionable directive. Officers are duty-bound to refuse an unlawful order. It is not optional."
www.thebulwark.com/p/what-ameri...
What Americans Should Understand About the Military Disobeying Illegal Orders
And why it matters there are two military oaths.
www.thebulwark.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Important by Mark Hertling on the different oaths enlisted personnel and officers take.
"Officers are expected to exercise independent judgment when presented with a questionable directive. Officers are duty-bound to refuse an unlawful order. It is not optional."
www.thebulwark.com/p/what-ameri...
"Officers are expected to exercise independent judgment when presented with a questionable directive. Officers are duty-bound to refuse an unlawful order. It is not optional."
www.thebulwark.com/p/what-ameri...
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A beautiful and moody walk.
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A beautiful and moody walk.
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Nearly 8 in 10 Americans agree that spending by wealthy donors and corporations in our elections gives rise to corruption — including majorities of Republican and independent voters.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
We must overturn Citizens United.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
We must overturn Citizens United.
November 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans agree that spending by wealthy donors and corporations in our elections gives rise to corruption — including majorities of Republican and independent voters.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
We must overturn Citizens United.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
We must overturn Citizens United.
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Every church should be doing this, and if your church isn’t, you’re at the wrong church.
October 31, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Every church should be doing this, and if your church isn’t, you’re at the wrong church.
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You can make a difference!
NOVEMBER ELECTIONS ARE COMING SOON, NATIONWIDE.
FOCUS ON THE HERE AND NOW.
Get out there! VOTE.
ALL HANDS ON DECK.
USE THE POWER.
BE THE CHANGE.
youtube.com/shorts/PoUVk...
NOVEMBER ELECTIONS ARE COMING SOON, NATIONWIDE.
FOCUS ON THE HERE AND NOW.
Get out there! VOTE.
ALL HANDS ON DECK.
USE THE POWER.
BE THE CHANGE.
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What Can We Do to Stop Him?
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
You can make a difference!
NOVEMBER ELECTIONS ARE COMING SOON, NATIONWIDE.
FOCUS ON THE HERE AND NOW.
Get out there! VOTE.
ALL HANDS ON DECK.
USE THE POWER.
BE THE CHANGE.
youtube.com/shorts/PoUVk...
NOVEMBER ELECTIONS ARE COMING SOON, NATIONWIDE.
FOCUS ON THE HERE AND NOW.
Get out there! VOTE.
ALL HANDS ON DECK.
USE THE POWER.
BE THE CHANGE.
youtube.com/shorts/PoUVk...