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@smithyjones389

Just a fellow. NH, USA. Also on the fedi as @pseudoramble@ohai.social https://ohai.social/@pseudoramble

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As expected, the women in the #ArnoldClassic are blowing records out of the water. Half the pack pulled over 600; more than half capable of it. Lucy Underdown pulled 701 and easily had 20+lbs room to spare.

I'll say it again - the women's is where it's at!

#gym #fitness #strongman #strongwomem

07.03.2026 03:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pappas took over $2.7 million from groups like AIPAC.
Who does he really serve?

#nhpolitics

06.03.2026 04:20 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Trans color hand fan waving in the NH House.

Trans color hand fan waving in the NH House.

Rep Alice Wade speaking from the well in the NH House, calling out the egregious hate that the NH GOP continues to spew.

Rep Alice Wade speaking from the well in the NH House, calling out the egregious hate that the NH GOP continues to spew.

We're speed* running a series of terrible, anti-trans hate bills this afternoon. Immense love to our delegation and the powerful message they continue to share: We are all people and we all deserve dignity.
🩷🩢🩡
#nhpolitics

*Very slowly, TBH

05.03.2026 19:57 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks. He's a new name to me so haven't had time to dig into his platform.

05.03.2026 19:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Also - take a quick pass on each candidates policies for yourself. So far what I see - Sullivan is pro crypto, anti M4A, some other good but minor changes. Shaheen has zero policy positions. Urrutia has good domestic policy but unclear about foreign policy.

Heath is unambiguous on all these fronts.

05.03.2026 19:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Donate | Support Grassroots Leadership Today β€” Heath Howard for New Hampshire Join Heath Howard's campaign in New Hampshire’s 1st District to promote working families, oppose corporate influence, and create real community change.

If you’d like to be represented by a working class person in Congress rather than a millionaire, please chip in and share this post if you are able. #NHPolitics #NH01 heathhowardnh.com/donate

05.03.2026 16:46 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a record. Above, it says "some wicked groovy bills coming to the NH House floor this week." On the record sleeve, text reads: "HB 1484 would raise the state minimum wage, putting more $$ in Granite Staters’ pockets. When working people earn enough to cover rent, groceries, and heating bills, our communities are stronger." The second says: "HB 1822 requires more disclosure & accountability from local law enforcement agencies that are cooperating with ICE. Our communities deserve to know when, how, and why their tax dollars are being spent on federal agendas." The third says: "HB 1653 would require more transparency for patients who are seen at a free-standing emergency room. Setting fair rules protects patients when decisions have to be made quickly." The fourth says: "HB 1685 would establish a commission that plans for accessibility as a key feature of state strategies and systems, making sure disabled Granite Staters have a voice and making life more accessible for everyone."

Image of a record. Above, it says "some wicked groovy bills coming to the NH House floor this week." On the record sleeve, text reads: "HB 1484 would raise the state minimum wage, putting more $$ in Granite Staters’ pockets. When working people earn enough to cover rent, groceries, and heating bills, our communities are stronger." The second says: "HB 1822 requires more disclosure & accountability from local law enforcement agencies that are cooperating with ICE. Our communities deserve to know when, how, and why their tax dollars are being spent on federal agendas." The third says: "HB 1653 would require more transparency for patients who are seen at a free-standing emergency room. Setting fair rules protects patients when decisions have to be made quickly." The fourth says: "HB 1685 would establish a commission that plans for accessibility as a key feature of state strategies and systems, making sure disabled Granite Staters have a voice and making life more accessible for everyone."

Here's our weekly highlight of a few of the bills we πŸ’™ coming to the NH House floor tomorrow (March 5th) that will put more $$ in Granite Staters' pockets, increase transparency, and make life more accessible for everyone. #NHPolitics

05.03.2026 00:29 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is Button. His family decided he was ready to be left home alone for the first time today. As it turns out, freedom can be a little awkward. 12/10 (TT: beginningwithbutton)

05.03.2026 00:08 πŸ‘ 4620 πŸ” 539 πŸ’¬ 87 πŸ“Œ 33
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(1/3) Today I signed the Abolish ICE Pledge. If elected to Congress I will:

1. Vote for legislation that dismantles ICE & ends its current enforcement and detention operations. #NHPolitics #NH01 #AbolishICE

04.03.2026 02:22 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I CAN'T

IT'S SO CUTE

IT'S SO FUCKING CUTE AND BIZARRE AND I'M LOSING IT

03.03.2026 18:44 πŸ‘ 395 πŸ” 75 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 0
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Maybe it’s a bad idea to put people in charge of government who are eager for the rapture.

03.03.2026 12:04 πŸ‘ 9198 πŸ” 3886 πŸ’¬ 830 πŸ“Œ 517

War doesn’t just take lives. It also kills our planet. Between generating massive amounts of GHGs, contaminating water supplies w/ heavy metals, destroying habitats, & polluting our air, modern warfare is a direct act of ecocide.

Who does benefit from war? The fossil fuel industry.
#NHPolitics

01.03.2026 05:05 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My full statement on the imperialist attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. #nhpolitics #NH01 #Iran #Tehran #NoWarWithIran

28.02.2026 17:59 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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in case you were wondering what the cockpit of the shanghai maglev train, the world’s fastest commercially-operated train, looks like, it looks like a sim setup in someone’s attic

27.02.2026 01:06 πŸ‘ 153 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 0
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Brookline plans to add 25 new Bluebikes stations - Brookline.News The addition will be a major expansion of Brookline's existing network of 14 stations, bringing bikeshare access to more parts of town.

Brookline is planning a major expansion of Bluebikes stations, aiming to add 25 stations to the town's existing 14 over the next four years.

There are currently only stations in North Brookline, and the plan would bring bikeshare access to a wider geographic area.

brookline.news/brookline-pl...

26.02.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Feeling such pride in our community for putting a stop to the ICE Detention Facility in Merrimack. This is what happens when we show up, make noise, and stand shoulder to shoulder with our neighbors. #NHPolitics #NH01 #AbolishICE

24.02.2026 14:46 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Update from the ICE detainees being held at Pease International Airport during the blizzard. #nhtok #iceout #nhpolitics

23.02.2026 23:59 πŸ‘ 102 πŸ” 52 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 7

On a very early days journey myself to understand what's going on more locally and at the state level. I always appreciate @alicefornh.bsky.social's content for that reason.

24.02.2026 12:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Scoop: DNC officials working on secret report found Gaza stance cost Harris votes The DNC's research on what went wrong in 2024 has been under lock and key since party leaders decided to hide it from the public.

In 2024, millions urged Biden, Harris, and the DNC to stop backing genocide. They didn’t listen. They lost.

Now, the DNC is running the same tired play: take the base for granted and campaign on fear.

No more AIPAC. Let progressives lead us out of this nightmare. www.axios.com/2026/02/22/d...

23.02.2026 16:48 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Join me and @sonhindivisible.bsky.social for a virtual community listening session on March 31st from 7-8 PM. Register here: www.mobilize.us/southernhhin... #NHPolitics #NH01

22.02.2026 17:45 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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No ICE NH protest in Merrimack NH.

At least 2,000 people came to say:

No ICE in our town
No ICE in our state
No ICE anywhere.

21.02.2026 20:20 πŸ‘ 235 πŸ” 61 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 3
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Winter's barcode

21.02.2026 09:09 πŸ‘ 346 πŸ” 66 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

An ICE agent shot and killed Ruben Ray Martinez, a US citizen and San Antonio resident, in March 2025. Then ICE and the Texas Department of Public Safety covered it up. He was 23 years old. I am calling for a full investigation into this shooting, including why there was an 8-month cover up.

20.02.2026 23:46 πŸ‘ 11889 πŸ” 5081 πŸ’¬ 165 πŸ“Œ 97

RIP Ruben Martinez.

21.02.2026 02:22 πŸ‘ 70 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This week at the statehouse, anti-vaccination bills, a don't say gay bill for teachers, natural organic reduction, and mental health support for volunteer EMS workers. Got more wins than expected, comparatively it was a pretty good day. #nhtok #nhpolitics #newhampshire

20.02.2026 01:20 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

this is incredibly important to me

18.02.2026 17:50 πŸ‘ 1326 πŸ” 150 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 1
Drawing of a duck looking at a flier for curling lessons

Drawing of a duck looking at a flier for curling lessons

duck pulling a curling stone

duck pulling a curling stone

A duck pushing a curling broom

A duck pushing a curling broom

That same duck on a podium winning first prize with a medal and crown

That same duck on a podium winning first prize with a medal and crown

A few months ago I got the story of a duck who aspires to curling greatness stuck in my brain and simply couldn't get it out until I did this

01.01.2026 17:12 πŸ‘ 1935 πŸ” 505 πŸ’¬ 35 πŸ“Œ 27
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Enough is enough. The criminal justice system must hold every pedophile, and anyone who protects them, fully accountable. No more cover-ups. Justice for survivors means transparency and consequences. #nhpolitics #EpsteinFiles

17.02.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"The dream only makes sense if it's connected to the broken promise that had been unfulfilled for 100 years."

Jesse Jackson spoke to Democracy Now! shortly after the unveiling of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.

17.02.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 233 πŸ” 61 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 10

It's extremely cool to see this. You can see and feel the change easily in that time. My belief is that, the more time and encouragement that's given to it, and the standardization of prize money in contests to match men's will grow the sport and raise the level of everyone.

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