Suzanne DuRard
@zannydu.bsky.social
Street art enthusiast, PNW left-coast lifer, love California poppies and hummingbirds. Parent of a young adult, married to a NYer (shaped by 30 years in the PNW). Cat lover, part-time lawyer.
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"Rosalia" is a farmworker in Santa Maria, CA. "We live in constant fear of immigration raids as it doesn't matter if we have papers or not. They target us for having brown skin. We are not criminals; we are essential workers who put the food on America's tables." #WeFeedYou
October 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
"Rosalia" is a farmworker in Santa Maria, CA. "We live in constant fear of immigration raids as it doesn't matter if we have papers or not. They target us for having brown skin. We are not criminals; we are essential workers who put the food on America's tables." #WeFeedYou
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It was 96° at 11:00 a.m. in Lamont, CA. Farm workers were bent over harvesting Asian leafy greens. "Erik" shares, "Our work is being done in direct sunlight and requires being bent over for hours at a time. By the end of the day our back hips and knees hurt." #WeFeedYou
October 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
It was 96° at 11:00 a.m. in Lamont, CA. Farm workers were bent over harvesting Asian leafy greens. "Erik" shares, "Our work is being done in direct sunlight and requires being bent over for hours at a time. By the end of the day our back hips and knees hurt." #WeFeedYou
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''I'd like to go ahead and solve it. The Atlanta Hawks.''
September 30, 2026 at 1:18 PM
''I'd like to go ahead and solve it. The Atlanta Hawks.''
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"Abel" is weeding and thinning in the beets in the Cuyama CA area. "We earn CA minimum wage of $16.70/hr. This is exhausting work as we are bent over all day long so our backs ache. There isn't shade in the fields, so the sun beats down upon us and makes it even harder." #WeFeedYou
September 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
"Abel" is weeding and thinning in the beets in the Cuyama CA area. "We earn CA minimum wage of $16.70/hr. This is exhausting work as we are bent over all day long so our backs ache. There isn't shade in the fields, so the sun beats down upon us and makes it even harder." #WeFeedYou
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"Ava" says, "I’ve worked in the broccoli fields since early 2000. I enjoy every part of my job from cutting to packaging. I can do it all w/my eyes closed. I have years of experience, but I'm not paid for it. I don’t get incentives, benefits & just earn minimum wage." #WeFeedYou
September 29, 2026 at 11:01 PM
"Ava" says, "I’ve worked in the broccoli fields since early 2000. I enjoy every part of my job from cutting to packaging. I can do it all w/my eyes closed. I have years of experience, but I'm not paid for it. I don’t get incentives, benefits & just earn minimum wage." #WeFeedYou
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"Adan" is hard at work tying up young apple trees in WA to guide the trees growth. "We have to be careful on the ladders since we are working with sharp tools to cut the string and place the trees correctly. One mistake and it could be dangerous." #WeFeedYou
September 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
"Adan" is hard at work tying up young apple trees in WA to guide the trees growth. "We have to be careful on the ladders since we are working with sharp tools to cut the string and place the trees correctly. One mistake and it could be dangerous." #WeFeedYou
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"Rosa" says, "I'm harvesting sweet potatoes in Livingston CA area. I work 8 hrs/day and earn CA minimum wage. I wake up at 2 am, prepare my lunch, drive to work and start by 4am. I finished for the day by 12:30 pm. It's very hard to pay our bills from this low pay." #WeFeedYou
September 28, 2026 at 11:01 PM
"Rosa" says, "I'm harvesting sweet potatoes in Livingston CA area. I work 8 hrs/day and earn CA minimum wage. I wake up at 2 am, prepare my lunch, drive to work and start by 4am. I finished for the day by 12:30 pm. It's very hard to pay our bills from this low pay." #WeFeedYou
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Farm workers in Gilroy CA are picking round tomatoes. They start early and try to finish their loads as fast as they can to beat the heat. They averaging around 170 buckets a day. They’re getting paid 93¢ a bucket, carrying 2 25lb buckets every trip. #WeFeedYou
September 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Farm workers in Gilroy CA are picking round tomatoes. They start early and try to finish their loads as fast as they can to beat the heat. They averaging around 170 buckets a day. They’re getting paid 93¢ a bucket, carrying 2 25lb buckets every trip. #WeFeedYou
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"Francisco" shares, "I’m harvesting raspberries. I have to work quickly, but also very carefully to protect the quality of the fruit. Behind every box of raspberries is hard work, experience, and dedication. It takes skill and experience to do our work correctly." #WeFeedYou
September 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
"Francisco" shares, "I’m harvesting raspberries. I have to work quickly, but also very carefully to protect the quality of the fruit. Behind every box of raspberries is hard work, experience, and dedication. It takes skill and experience to do our work correctly." #WeFeedYou
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Victoria Broderick is a working mom from rural TN running for Congress in the 4th District. She's bringing her problem-solving skills to fight for affordable healthcare, stronger schools, and economic stability. This is a crucial race. Show up for Victoria.
September 14, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Victoria Broderick is a working mom from rural TN running for Congress in the 4th District. She's bringing her problem-solving skills to fight for affordable healthcare, stronger schools, and economic stability. This is a crucial race. Show up for Victoria.
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Sorry I was so late. I was trying to open one of those thin plastic bags in the produce aisle.
September 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Sorry I was so late. I was trying to open one of those thin plastic bags in the produce aisle.
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"Juan" shares, "I'm harvesting cauliflower in Salinas, CA. I've been working in these fields for 8 years. There's very little work for us farm workers as the growers planted less this year. I don't earn isn't enough to cover my expenses. I'm worried for my family." #WeFeedYou
September 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"Juan" shares, "I'm harvesting cauliflower in Salinas, CA. I've been working in these fields for 8 years. There's very little work for us farm workers as the growers planted less this year. I don't earn isn't enough to cover my expenses. I'm worried for my family." #WeFeedYou
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"Jesus" has worked in Gonzales, CA for 21 years as an irrigator. "I'm transporting the water tanks on the tractor to the areas where the lettuce plants have already been planted, so they can grow. This is an important responsibility." #WeFeedYou
August 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM
"Jesus" has worked in Gonzales, CA for 21 years as an irrigator. "I'm transporting the water tanks on the tractor to the areas where the lettuce plants have already been planted, so they can grow. This is an important responsibility." #WeFeedYou
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The path to taking back the House runs right through races like #CA48. Please give Democrat ⭐️MARNI VON WILPERT⭐️ a follow & a quote-post to get her past 1K today.
Follow ➡ @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social
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Meet Marni, 💪volunteer/🤑 donate
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August 16, 2026 at 10:53 PM
The path to taking back the House runs right through races like #CA48. Please give Democrat ⭐️MARNI VON WILPERT⭐️ a follow & a quote-post to get her past 1K today.
Follow ➡ @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social
Meet Marni, 💪volunteer/🤑 donate
➡ www.marnivonwilpert.com
Follow ➡ @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social
Meet Marni, 💪volunteer/🤑 donate
➡ www.marnivonwilpert.com
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"Ian" is harvesting Mandarin oranges in Arvin CA. "I start at 5-6am. My back hurts by the end of the day from carrying the full 70 lb sacks. It's almost 100° by 12 so I work as fast as I can so I can finish before the heat gets even higher. I earn $55 per 900lb crate." #WeFeedYou
August 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"Ian" is harvesting Mandarin oranges in Arvin CA. "I start at 5-6am. My back hurts by the end of the day from carrying the full 70 lb sacks. It's almost 100° by 12 so I work as fast as I can so I can finish before the heat gets even higher. I earn $55 per 900lb crate." #WeFeedYou
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It was 98° at 12 noon in Delano CA, as two "swampers" work together to load packed grape boxes onto a truck under the blistering sun. Each box weighs 22 lbs. They carry two boxes at a time for a combined weight of 44 lbs. In one day, they can easily load 2,000 boxes. #WeFeedYou
August 19, 2026 at 2:02 PM
It was 98° at 12 noon in Delano CA, as two "swampers" work together to load packed grape boxes onto a truck under the blistering sun. Each box weighs 22 lbs. They carry two boxes at a time for a combined weight of 44 lbs. In one day, they can easily load 2,000 boxes. #WeFeedYou
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August 15, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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"Fidel" and his coworkers are working in Watsonville, CA. "We are removing the small shoots that grow on the strawberries and putting them in the bags we carry on our sides. It's very tiring work because we're bent over all day as we walk through the uneven rows." #WeFeedYou
August 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"Fidel" and his coworkers are working in Watsonville, CA. "We are removing the small shoots that grow on the strawberries and putting them in the bags we carry on our sides. It's very tiring work because we're bent over all day as we walk through the uneven rows." #WeFeedYou
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Snack break with Nigel the prehensile-tailed porcupine! 🍪
August 6, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Snack break with Nigel the prehensile-tailed porcupine! 🍪
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Holy shit.
www.wired.com/story/a-civi...
www.wired.com/story/a-civi...
August 4, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Holy shit.
www.wired.com/story/a-civi...
www.wired.com/story/a-civi...
And cats!!
blue angels canceled
dogs all over seattle rejoice
dogs all over seattle rejoice
August 2, 2026 at 2:36 AM
And cats!!
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Seth Meyers just referred to Steven Miller as the Cyclops’ two-eyed brother. Biclops. 💀
July 31, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Seth Meyers just referred to Steven Miller as the Cyclops’ two-eyed brother. Biclops. 💀
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Jimmy Kimmel nailed another one.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
July 31, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Jimmy Kimmel nailed another one.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
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Jimothy in Seattle
July 27, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Jimothy in Seattle