Amy in Mission Viejo

@amyinmv.bsky.social

Mom. Math teacher. Fighting for human rights and social justice. Pro-democracy. Anti-fascism. Linktree: linktr.ee/amyinmv OC Indivisible Coalition: linktr.ee/ocindivisiblecoalition Math tutoring & test prep: amystevens.net

DeFlock Costa Mesa: 100+ community members, advocates, & local leaders showed up & spoke with one voice: cancel the Flock contract. But the City Council voted 6–1 to keep Flock in spite of community demands. Councilmember Arlis Reynolds was the only vote to cancel.

If Andy Beshear doesn’t call for a special election before August 3rd and force Mitch McConnell to prove he can speak in a video, then Andy Beshear becomes the new Merrick Garland. I’m sorry but I make the rules.

Socialism is what they called public power. Socialism is what they called social security. Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations. Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people. —Harry Truman, 1952

Orange County CA Protests & Events This Week (Jul 20-Jul 27, 2026) Standout event this week: 👉Tues 7/21: Join other concerned community members at the Costa Mesa city council meeting to tell mass surveillance companies to Get the FLOCK Out of Costa Mesa! Rally at 5pm, city council meeting at 6pm.

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I took a hard look at the financial donors to ICE’s biggest supporters in Congress. These are people who want to significantly expand ICE’s power and have sponsored or co-sponsored legislation to do so. Here are the top 25 consumer brands bankrolling the biggest ICE supporters in Congress:

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It’s up to all of us to be ready for when Trump tries to sabotage the midterms. We’re organizing in all 50 states to make sure each eligible voter is able to cast their ballot and have it counted. Sign up to get updates on any threats to your rights and be ready to mobilize in defense of your vote.

Hands Off Our Vote in 2026! · Indivisible

**We know that Trump and his Big Lie cronies are plotting to do everything they can to undermine our elections in 2026.** Whether it’s trying to end mail-in voting, targeting registration programs, bl...

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Ladera Ranch Friday 7/17: regular weekly protest will be at 6:30-8:30pm for Good Trouble Lives On, honoring the legacy of John Lewis. Special guest CA Assembly candidate JJ Galvez. Corner of Antonio and Crown Valley. (We will not meet at 5pm this week - please spread the word!)

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ORANGE COUNTY, CA: Rally with your community this Sunday to denounce the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and demand justice for all victims of ICE! 📣 ABOLISH ICE NOW! 🗓️ Sunday July 12th, 2-4PM 📍Yorba Linda Blvd & Imperial Hwy, Yorba Linda

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Join us as we rally for democracy on our nation's 250th birthday. Help us send a message that true patriots are fighting for human rights and against fascism. Let's celebrate the diversity and community that truly make America great. Corner of Aliso Creek & Enterprise, Sat. July 4, 11am-1pm.

Join us as we rally for democracy on our nation's 250th birthday. Help us send a message that true patriots are fighting for human rights and against fascism. Our amazing DJ Shireen from No Kings will be back with an upbeat soundtrack as we celebrate the diversity and community that truly make America great.

Corner of Aliso Creek Rd. & Enterprise, Saturday July 4, 11am-1pm.

BRING your family, friends, and neighbors
your best signs (we'll have extras on hand to borrow)
water for you and/or bottled water to donate
snacks for you and/or packaged snacks to donate
a wagon if you're willing to help pass out drinks and snacks
a folding chair if you'd like to sit
sunscreen

SUPPORT MUTUAL AID We'll be collecting food & essential items for mutual aid to support our partner organizations.

Trump-installed sycophants are trying to legislate trans people out of existence. Republicans are so desperate to push trans youth further into the shadows that they went to court to stop an 11-year-old from playing with her friends.

US Supreme Court clears way for transgender sports bans

The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for states to impose restrictions on transgender student athletes, upholding laws in West Virginia and Idaho banning them from female sports teams — a...

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