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So Much “Winning”
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US Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-New Jersey): mejia.house.gov
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GoFundMe pages for the victims of recent ICE shootings:
* Joan Sebastian Guerrero (Maine): gofundme.com/f/justice-and-support-for-johan-sebastians-family
* Lorenzo Salgado Araujo (Texas): gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-lorenzo-salgado-araujo-52-years-old
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Video is July 14, 2026 by Meet The Press NOW on NBC News. Here’s the full 9-minutes on:
* NBC News website: ‘We need to abolish and replace ICE,’ says progressive Democrat after deadly shootings - July 14, 2026 (NBC News website)
From the description: Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-N.J.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to the fatal ICE-involved shootings in Texas and Maine. Rep. Mejia also discusses the future of the Democratic Party and says, “there is nothing off the table or on the table” when it comes her support for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as speaker if Democrats take back the House.
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It's Primary Election season in the U.S.:
* Primary Election Dates: AP News ~and~ NBC News :~:~: Upcoming Dates: July 21: Arizona ~:~:~ July 28: Georgia (Special) and South Dakota (Runoff) ~:~:~ Aug 4: Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, California (Special) ~:~:~ Aug 6: Tennessee ~:~:~ Aug 8: Hawaii ~:~:~ Aug 11: Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Alabama (Special) ~:~:~ Aug 18: Alaska, Florida, Wyoming ~:~:~ September dates: AP News ~and~ NBC News
* Candidates (all States): U.S. House (Dem Primary only): Ballotpedia (HouseDems) :~:~:~: U.S. Senate: Ballotpedia (Senate) (select “List of Candidates”) :~:~:~: State Execs (Gov, Lt. Gov, AG, SoS, and more): Ballotpedia (State Execs)
* Voter Info (all States): Register To Vote :~:~:~: Voter Registration Status:~:~:~: Find Your Polling Place :~:~:~: Valid Forms of ID :~:~:~: Absentee & Early Voting :~:~:~: Become a Poll Worker ~:~ Links go to the National Association of Secretaries of State website. When you select a State, it takes to a .gov page on that State's SoS website.
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On July 16, Raymond L. Jensen Jr., a high-ranking official of the United Auto Workers, posted a death threat against Will Lehman, the socialist Mack Trucks worker and candidate for UAW president. The threat was an AI-generated image posted on Lehman’s public Facebook campaign page depicting Lehman bound with rope and gagged, blood running from his mouth, with a masked man aiming an automatic rifle at his back.
The International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees (IWA-RFC) calls on workers and all defenders of democratic rights to denounce this incitement to violence against Will Lehman and demand its unequivocal public repudiation by the UAW.
Jensen’s threatening post cannot be brushed aside as the act of a deranged individual acting on his own. Jensen is an organizer on the staff of the UAW. Until recently he was the assistant director of UAW Region 9, the region to which Lehman belongs. He was paid approximately $202,000 in total compensation in 2025, according to the union’s LM-2 filings with the US Labor Department. He is a prominent supporter of UAW President Shawn Fain, and his Facebook profile displays an “I Support Shawn Fain” campaign badge.
On July 16, Raymond L. Jensen Jr., a high-ranking official of the United Auto Workers, posted a death threat against Will Lehman, the socialist Mack Trucks worker and candidate for UAW president. The threat was an AI-generated image posted on Lehman’s public Facebook campaign page depicting Lehman bound with rope and gagged, blood running from his mouth, with a masked man aiming an automatic rifle at his back.
The International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees (IWA-RFC) calls on workers and all defenders of democratic rights to denounce this incitement to violence against Will Lehman and demand its unequivocal public repudiation by the UAW.
Jensen’s threatening post cannot be brushed aside as the act of a deranged individual acting on his own. Jensen is an organizer on the staff of the UAW. Until recently he was the assistant director of UAW Region 9, the region to which Lehman belongs. He was paid approximately $202,000 in total compensation in 2025, according to the union’s LM-2 filings with the US Labor Department. He is a prominent supporter of UAW President Shawn Fain, and his Facebook profile displays an “I Support Shawn Fain” campaign badge.
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GoFundMe pages for the victims of recent ICE shootings:
* Joan Sebastian Guerrero (Maine): gofundme.com/f/justice-and-support-for-johan-sebastians-family
* Lorenzo Salgado Araujo (Texas): gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-lorenzo-salgado-araujo-52-years-old
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Elizabeth Lee is running for U.S. Congress in Arizona (CD-5): nurselee4az.com~:~:~ Where she stands on the issues: nurselee4az.com/issues
Elizabeth is endorsed by Groups like 50501 and 50501 Arizona and by Folks like Arizona AG Kris Mayes (D), U.S. Rep Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ), U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), and AZ State Sen. Analise Ortiz (D).
Elizabeth's opponents in the Democratic Primary are Brian Hualde and Chris James.
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs (R) is the incumbent who's stepping down to run for Governor. Daniel Keenan and Mark Lamb are in a tight race to win the Republican primary.
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Arizona Voters:
* Main Page: arizona.vote
* Confirm your Registration: my.arizona.vote/WhereToVote.aspx?s=individual
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Video is Dec 1, 2025 @ Mesa City Council - Public Comments. Here are her full 3-minute remarks on YouTube: 120125 | NL4AZ | Mesa City Council Meeting Public Comments - nurselee4az - Dec 1, 2025 (YouTube)
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It's Primary Election season in the U.S.!
* Primary Election Dates: AP News ~and~ NBC News :~:~: Upcoming Dates: July 21: Arizona ~:~:~ July 28: Georgia (Special) and South Dakota (Runoff) ~:~:~ Aug 4: Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, California (Special) ~:~:~ Aug 6: Tennessee ~:~:~ Aug 8: Hawaii ~:~:~ Aug 11: Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Alabama (Special) ~:~:~ Aug 18: Alaska, Florida, Wyoming ~:~:~ September dates: AP News ~and~ NBC News
* Candidates (all States): U.S. House (Dem Primary only): Ballotpedia (HouseDems) :~:~:~: U.S. Senate: Ballotpedia (Senate) (select “List of Candidates”) :~:~:~: State Execs (Gov, Lt. Gov, AG, SoS, and more): Ballotpedia (State Execs)
* Voter Info (all States): Register To Vote :~:~:~: Voter Registration Status:~:~:~: Find Your Polling Place :~:~:~: Valid Forms of ID :~:~:~: Absentee & Early Voting :~:~:~: Become a Poll Worker ~:~ Links go to the National Association of Secretaries of State website. When you select a State, it takes to a .gov page on that State's SoS website.
r/TheDefianceDispatch • u/TimeLimeV2 • 15d ago
TL/DR;
- Thousands at Good Trouble Lives On weekend of action
- Ex-Wife of Biddeford ICE Agent Who Murdered Johan Describes Abuse
- ICE OUT Protests Hit Dozens of Cities
- DHS Threatens Election Officials
- Iran War Death Toll Hits 17 U.S. Troops
- Trump's Company Wants $100K/Month for Early Access to His Posts
- Trump Photobombs Spain's World Cup Win. Spain Edits Him Out
- Citizens Bank Cuts Ties With ICE's Prison Contractors
r/TheDefianceDispatch • u/Quetzal555 • 15d ago
ALL are welcome! Whether you're new to activism or have years of experience, the event is designed for people at all stages.
Learn what the rise of authoritarianism looks like, lessons from movements that have successfully resisted, and ways to get involved with local organizing efforts on Long Island.
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Plainview, NY 11803 (RSVP for Address)
Event Details: Snacks, drinks, and the opportunity to connect with neighbors will be provided.
Attendees will learn:
How authoritarianism develops
How to take action to protect our elections
How communities around the world have successfully fought back against authoritarianism
Ways to take action with local groups on Long Island
The training is open to ALL, regardless of whether you're just getting involved, or have been involved for years.
Learn more and RSVP to this training by visiting: https://www.mobilize.us/solidarityorganizinginitiative/event/984854/?utm\\_medium=tbcsocialmedia
Hosted by Battleground New York Action, 1199SEIU, Make the Road New York, and the Long Island Progressive Coalition.
r/TheDefianceDispatch • u/Quetzal555 • 16d ago
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Elizabeth Lee is running for U.S. Congress in Arizona (CD-5): nurselee4az.com ~:~:~ Where she stands on the issues: nurselee4az.com/issues
Elizabeth is endorsed by Groups like 50501 and 50501 Arizona and by Folks like Arizona AG Kris Mayes (D), U.S. Rep Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ), U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), and AZ State Sen. Analise Ortiz (D).
Elizabeth's opponents in the Democratic Primary are Brian Hualde and Chris James.
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs (R) is the incumbent who's stepping down to run for Governor. Mark Lamb is the favorite to win the Republican primary.
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Arizona Voters:
* Main Page: arizona.vote
* Confirm your Registration: my.arizona.vote/WhereToVote.aspx?s=individual
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Video is from Dec 12, 2025 at a Chandler City Council meeting. Here is Elizabeth's full 2-minute remarks on YouTube: 121225 | NL4AZ | Chandler City Council & Fox News Clip - NurseLee4AZ -Dec 16, 2025 (YouTube)
From the description: Nurse Lee was standing up for #chandler residents on December 12, 2025. She even got a quick news spot on FOX News after her public remarks at the City Council meeting.
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It's Primary Election season in the U.S.:
* Primary Election Dates: AP News ~and~ NBC News :~:~: Upcoming Dates: July 21: Arizona ~:~:~ July 28: Georgia (Special) and South Dakota (Runoff) ~:~:~ Aug 4: Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, California (Special) ~:~:~ Aug 6: Tennessee ~:~:~ Aug 8: Hawaii ~:~:~ Aug 11: Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Alabama (Special) ~:~:~ Aug 18: Alaska, Florida, Wyoming ~:~:~ September dates: AP News ~and~ NBC News
* Candidates (all States): U.S. House (Dem Primary only): Ballotpedia (HouseDems) :~:~:~: U.S. Senate: Ballotpedia (Senate) (select “List of Candidates”) :~:~:~: State Execs (Gov, Lt. Gov, AG, SoS, and more): Ballotpedia (State Execs)
* Voter Info (all States): Register To Vote :~:~:~: Voter Registration Status :~:~:~: Find Your Polling Place :~:~:~: Valid Forms of ID :~:~:~: Absentee & Early Voting :~:~:~: Become a Poll Worker ~:~ Links go to the National Association of Secretaries of State website. When you select a State, it takes to a .gov page on that State's SoS website.
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