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SANTA CLAUS is my legal name; North Pole, Alaska; child advocate, activist, monk. () Love is the greatest gift :-)}

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@SantaClausforAK
SANTA CLAUS FOR ALASKA
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I'm happy to announce that I'm a Candidate in the Special Election for the U.S. House of Representatives for Alaska in 2022! I'm an independent, progressive, democratic socialist, with an affinity for Bernie Sanders, and aim to represent ALL Alaskans :-)}
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MARY PELTOLA! The first Alaska Native woman to serve in Congress! I am pleased to have endorsed Mary, who made it onto the Special Election ballot, and thankful for my supporters who voted for her. I hope you also will vote for Mary in the general election :-)}
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I SUPPORT THE WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA STRIKE! I've been a member of the Writers Guild of America (& SAG-AFTRA) for 50+ years. I missed the WGA 1960 strike; but, I recall the 1973, 1981, 1985, 1988 & 2007-08 strikes. Now, 2023. Bernie Sanders understands :-)} UNION SOLIDARITY!
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UNIONIZE! I've been a union member for 51 years! Unions have fought hard for and won benefits for workers, including: Social Security, minimum wage, Family and Medical Leave Act, weekends, workday breaks, 8-hour work-day, overtime pay, child labor laws, paid vacation, sick leave.
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SHAME ON NETANYAHU & HAMAS! You are killing children! My name, Santa Claus, comes from the Dutch expression, Sinterklaas, meaning Saint Nicholas - the Protector of Children. He would be appalled by genocide and the targeted killing of vulnerable women and children. CEASEFIRE NOW!
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I SUPPORT THE WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA STRIKE! I've been a member of the Writers Guild of America (& SAG-AFTRA) for 50+ years. I missed the WGA 1960 strike; but, I recall the 1973, 1981, 1985, 1988 & 2007-08 strikes. Now, 2023. Bernie Sanders understands :-)} UNION SOLIDARITY
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Saturday is the final day to vote in Alaska's Special Election Primary. Please vote for me, for us, for our children, state, and country. "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." ~Alice Walker YOUR vote is very powerful. Thank you :-)}
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@keffals Keffals: Sending you lots of love....
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VOTE as if YOUR: skin is not white, parents have cancer, spouse is an immigrant, water is unsafe, brother is gay, children are homeless, sister has depression, friends can't afford an education, planet is slowly suffocating. Privilege has no place in an election but empathy does.
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RESPECT TRANS PEOPLE ~~ It is NOT okay to demand to see a child's genitals ~~ Respect and protect everyone: no bigotry, hatred, or prejudice -- or YOUR pronouns will be 'was/were'... Thanks, Santa :-)}
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@SomeMoreNews @drmistercody @katystoll @KatieGoldin @startthemachine @will_gordh @FClintDeNisco @mijo_marco Thank you! June 1st polling showed me with the highest positive rating among the top-4 candidates in Alaska's Special Election & another pollster reported that, among those running only in that Special Primary, I'm the most likely to advance into the Special August Election :-)}
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HAPPY 4-20! Here I am with Alaska's Congressman Don Young in North Pole Council Chambers, when he thanked me for supporting his Congressional Cannabis Caucus. We had disparate political views; however, we managed to find common ground. I will represent ALL Alaskans :-)}
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TO MY BELOVED SUPPORTERS Despite our best efforts, I am not on the Special Election ranked choice ballot for the US House of Representatives. At this time, I am pleased to endorse Mary Peltola to represent Alaska in the US House, since she shares many of my progressive views :-)}
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It is with some sadness & disappointment that I hereby withdraw my prior endorsement of Mary Peltola for Congress. She voted for the Willow Project, endorsed the proposed Donlin Creek Gold Mine & voted against funding the UN's Palestine refugee agency. VOTE Progressive, not DINO.
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UPDATE: It's worth noting the latest polling from Alaska Survey Research, showing the positives & negatives among the top-4 candidates. Claus: 36% pos, 23% neg = (+13) #1 :-)} Begich: 42% pos, 41% neg = (+1) #2 Gross: 35% pos, 46% neg = (-11) #3 Palin: 36% pos, 59% neg = (-23) #4
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ELECTION UPDATE: Early count in Alaska's Special Election Primary has me in 5th place. More ballots will be counted throughout next week. My heartfelt thanks to every independent and creative supporter, podcaster, journalist, and social media follower. Top-4 is within reach :-)}
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MEDICARE FOR ALL! "Create a Medicare for All, single-payer, national health insurance program to provide everyone in America with comprehensive health care coverage, free at the point of service. No networks, no premiums, no deductibles, no copays, no surprise bills." ~Bernie S.
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ELECTION UPDATE (6-23) It's likely that Alaska's Division of Elections will include only three candidates on our Special Election ballot. If true on 6-25, I'll Tweet you my heartfelt THANK YOU video and invite you to vote for Mary Peltola, who shares many of my progressive views.
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Here I am with Alaska's Congressman Don Young in North Pole Council Chambers. We had disparate political views; however, we managed to find common ground on issues like cannabis, fisheries, and rail/train service to Alberta, Ca. I will represent ALL Alaskans, especially children.
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ELECTION UPDATE: The Associated Press has called the Special Election, and still has me at #6 . I'll wait for the final tally on June 21st, since an estimated 10% of incoming ballots remain to be counted, including ballots that might be yours. Thank you all for your support :-)}
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SANTA CLAUS ENDORSES MEDICARE FOR ALL! It's election season again... Please support and vote for candidates who are committed to implementing Medicare for All. Thank you :-)}
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UPDATE: WASHINGTON POST: "Now, out of the more likely fourth-place contenders ... Claus makes the strongest showing in a theoretical general election, according to data from Alaska pollster Ivan Moore. And candidates who see him as a novelty need to treat him like a threat." :-)}
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MEDICARE FOR ALL! "Create a Medicare for All, single-payer, national health insurance program to provide everyone in America with comprehensive health care coverage, free at the point of service. No networks, no premiums, no deductibles, no co-pays, no surprise bills." ~Bernie S.
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SANTA CLAUS ENDORSES MEDICARE FOR ALL! Please remind state and federal legislators, current and newly elected, to support implementing Medicare for All. Thank you :-)}
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I VOTED :-)} Please vote for me, for us, for our children, for our state, for our country. I like this one by Alice Walker: "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." YOUR vote is a very powerful statement. Make it count! Thank you :-)}
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UNIONIZE! I've been a union member for 51 years! Unions have fought hard for and won benefits for workers, including: Social Security, minimum wage, Family and Medical Leave Act, weekends, workday breaks, 8-hour work-day, overtime pay, child labor laws, paid vacation, sick leave.
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THANK YOU :-)} I turned 75 this week and am thankful for everyone who is independently being very creative supporting my campaign for the Special Election via Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, Reddit, etc., making signs, canvassing, calling, etc. Thank you :-)}
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Responding to requests that I post a photo of me in my Santa garb, welcoming visitors to North Pole :-)} If headed to Washington, D.C., I most likely would not be wearing this particular 'suit', while serving in Congress :-)}
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GENTLE REMINDER: Despite my and my beloved supporters' best efforts, I am NOT on the ballot for Alaska's Special Election for the U.S. House of Representatives. I invite you to vote for Mary Peltola, who shares many of my progressive views. Please do NOT write me in. Thanks :-)}
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UNIONIZE! I've been a union member for 51 years! Unions have fought hard for and won benefits for workers, including: Social Security, minimum wage, Family and Medical Leave Act, weekends, workday breaks, 8-hour work-day, overtime pay, child labor laws, paid vacation, sick leave.
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1. Tara conceded/disrespecting her supporters 2. Al withdrew/disrespecting his supporters 3. Attorney who drafted Alaska RCV believes 4 candidates should be balloted 4. Did Director of Elections make false claim? 5. I remain an active Special Election candidate 6. Ballot me :-)}
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@angel_0f_deathx @JustinFREAKINS DA: Just a note: The Elves sport their variety of skin colors, are unionized, and believe, as I do, that the greatest gift is love :-)}
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SANTA CLAUS ENDORSES MEDICARE FOR ALL! It's election season again... Please support and vote for candidates who are committed to implementing Medicare for All. Thank you :-)}
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SANTA CLAUS FOR ALASKA
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@Alascat907 I'm in favor of converting to renewable energy resources asap. As many people know, Santa uses lumps of coal to remind folks that they did something 'wrong'. I share Greta Thunberg's views on energy and climate :-)}
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I want to make it crystal clear that what Russia is doing is a war crime. I'm an advocate for child health, safety, and welfare. It is appalling that Putin is killing so many vulnerable children and civilians! Russian PEOPLE have to force Putin out of office! Increase sanctions!
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VOTE AS IF YOUR: skin is not white, parents have cancer, spouse is an immigrant, water is unsafe, brother is gay, children are homeless, sister has depression, friends can't afford an education, planet is slowly suffocating. Privilege has no place in an election, but empathy does
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I've been a union member for 50 years. Unions fought hard for and won benefits including Social Security, sick leave, minimum wage, 8-hour work day, overtime pay, child labor laws, FMLA, paid vacation, workday breaks, weekends... Thank the unions by supporting the PRO ACT :-)}
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A GENTLE REMINDER: Wanting a child born is Pro-Birth. Wanting a child fed, housed, educated with parents who earn a living wage is Pro-Life. I am Pro-Life in the independent, progressive, democratic socialist sense that guarantees every child's health, safety and welfare :-)}
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CAMPAIGN: I am enjoying conversing on podcasts and discussing my campaign with reporters/journalists, especially those who appreciate what progressives offer. I'm very grateful for the coverage and engaging questions :-)}
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ANOTHER UPDATE: Looks as though I'm now in 6th place with 4,864 votes, as of late Saturday night. My heartfelt thanks to everyone who has voted for me, for us, and for our future. Still hopeful, with many more votes to count. Thought you'd like to see this voter support map :-)}
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Ho ho ho! Maps of @TheRadicalSanta Claus' performance in last night's AK-AL special primary election. Santa is currently in 6th. As the maps show, Mr. Claus did best in Fairbanks (near his North Pole home town) and Dem areas of Anchorage and Juneau.
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@OregonMapGuy Jude: I'm an independent, progressive, democratic socilaist and believe that the greatest gift is love ;-)}
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@EliotETC MERRY CHRISTMAS :-)} FYI Neil Tyson: Scientists have discovered that all matter can behave like a particle or wave. Waves can be in a bunch of places at once. Particles can quantum tunnel, or teleport. That's how I can be in many places at once on Christmas Eve. See you soon :-)}
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TO MY SUPPORTERS: THANK YOU! Numerous candidates ran, a ton of votes were cast, my $258 campaign did extraordinarily well, your support/vote sent a powerful message to the hefty PACs, out-of-staters, special interest groups, that it's no longer business as usual. Thank you :-)}
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Wishing my friends in the LGBTQIA+ communities a happy and safe Pride month and lifetime. As a monk, I'm aware that John 13:34 commands us to "love one another". There are no qualifiers. I believe we are to love, nurture, and protect everyone, especially each and every child :-)}
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I enjoyed seeing Mary Peltola last evening, during Alaska's Interior Democrats' event in Fairbanks. My first of several political candidate endorsements! Please continue to support and vote for Mary for the U.S. House of Representatives (AK). Thank you :-)}
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DO NOT VOTE FOR REPUBLICANS: Here's the Republican Agenda 'To Do' List: Keep them Poor Keep them Sick Keep them Stupid Control the Women I've been advocating for child health, safety, and welfare for decades and support unions, Medicare for All, broadband access, Roe v Wade, etc.
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And now, a fan on TIKTOK :-)} I'm delighted to see 'theJFC' posted on TikTok! Another great creative effort by an independent supporter of my campaign. YOU have control of how you choose to help spread the word. (Please note that I'm Mayor Pro Tempore, not Mayor) Thank you :-)}
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CAMPAIGN UPDATE: I'm overwhelmed by the support for my campaign! I've been on several great podcasts, featured in news articles, and blessed by individuals' creative expressions of their support. I enjoyed my time with Ricky and Eliot on @InternetTodayTV -
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UPDATE: Still looking forward to a final tally later this week. Meanwhile, thank you for your continued support. I'm very grateful that you've put your time and energy and love into this campaign to help restore Alaska's heart and soul, especially for our children's future :-)}
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@RealityBeaker @EliotETC RB: Union all the way!
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CAMPAIGN UPDATE: Just appeared on News Nation with Ashleigh Banfield, discussing the Special Election. The interview lasted about 7 minutes and was fun! Link: My thanks to everyone, especially up here in Alaska, for spreading the word on social media :-)}
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SAFE TRAVELS FOR ALL! I'M ON MY WAY! Scientists have discovered that all matter can behave like a particle or wave. Waves can be in a bunch of places at once. Particles can quantum tunnel, or teleport. That's how I can be in many places at once on Christmas Eve. See you soon :-)}
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CAMPAIGN UPDATE: Primary June 11th! I'm very grateful for the social media engagement, podcast invitations, news media coverage, and supporters' independent creative efforts! Reminding voters I have federal, state, territory, borough, county, and city government experience :-)}
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MARY PELTOLA HAS WON RE-ELECTION to the U.S. House of Representatives representing ALL Alaskans! Our first Alaska Native woman to serve in Congress! I am pleased to have endorsed Mary! Congratulations :-)}
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CAMPAIGN: Getting the word out about my candidacy! Enjoyed talking with Ashleigh Banfield of NewsNation: My thanks to everyone who is supporting me, by sharing on social media, creating home-made lawn/window signs, etc. It's your vote - make it count :-)}
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Wishing you a new year filled with happiness, peace, good health, prosperity, and, most of all, love -- the greatest gift :-)}
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Here I am inscribing a blessing for a kind visitor in North Pole: "Wishing you a lifetime filled with happiness, peace, good health, prosperity, and, most of all, love -- the greatest gift." North Pole: "Where the Spirit of Christmas Lives Year 'Round." :-)}
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ELECTIONS: In 1861, the US House and Senate expelled a total of 14 members for taking part in Southern secessionist efforts or supporting the Confederacy. Those in Congress who helped organize the January 6th insurrection should be expelled and prevented from running for office.
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INSCRIBING A BLESSING :-)} Here I am inscribing a blessing for a kind visitor in North Pole: "Wishing you a lifetime filled with happiness, peace, good health, prosperity, and, most of all, love -- the greatest gift." North Pole: "Where the Spirit of Christmas Lives Year 'Round."
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UNIONIZE if your employer posts this: "Attention Employees: Work is not meant to be fun. This is your job. Do not dedicate work time to discussion of non-work topics. Do not facilitate friendships during work hours, exchange phone numbers and/or hang out after work is complete."
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ELECTIONS: In 1861, the US House and Senate expelled a total of 14 members for taking part in Southern secessionist efforts or supporting the Confederacy. Those in Congress who helped organize the January 6th insurrection should be expelled and prevented from running for office.
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I am an independent, progressive, democratic socialist. The US House of Reps just passed H.Con.Res 9: "Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism." Sadly, our Alaska Rep voted for it. In 1952, Harry Truman wrote, "Socialism is their name for almost anything that HELPS all the people."
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I agree with Bernie Sanders on Roe v. Wade: "Oppose all efforts to undermine or overturn Roe v. Wade, and appoint federal judges who will uphold women’s most fundamental rights." I advocate for child health, safety and welfare. Love, nurture, and protect our women and children.
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SANTA CLAUS ENDORSES MEDICARE FOR ALL! It's election season again... Please support and vote for candidates who are committed to implementing Medicare for All. Thank you :-)}
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MEDICARE FOR ALL! Please remind state and federal legislators, current and newly elected, to support implementing Medicare for All. Thank you :-)}
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REMINDER FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES: "I wish you a lifetime filled with happiness, peace, good health, prosperity, and, most of all, love - the greatest gift. I will always love you, wherever you are. You are a gift and blessing. You are wonderful just the way you are." ~Santa :-)}
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"Jesus was not killed by atheism and anarchy. He was brought down by law and order allied with religion, which is always a deadly mix. Beware those who claim to know the mind of God and who are prepared to use force, if necessary, to make others conform..." ~Barbara Brown Taylor
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Alison Rennie reminds Repubs who criticize 'socialism' not to accept Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, or food stamps, or allow their children to attend tax-supported schools, visit public beaches, parks, libraries, or use public roads, or call 911, unless paying for services.
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SANTA CLAUS ENDORSES MEDICARE FOR ALL! It's election season again... Please support and vote for candidates who are committed to implementing Medicare for All. Thank you :-)}
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"I believe in strong campaign finance laws, Ranked Choice Voting, the "For the People" Act, and repealing Citizens United. If elected to the US House of Reps, I'll endeavor to draft, sponsor, or co-sponsor legislation similar to HJR 48 for campaign finance reform." ~Santa Claus
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VOTE as if YOUR: skin is not white, parents have cancer, spouse is an immigrant, water is unsafe, brother is gay, children are homeless, sister has depression, friends can't afford an education, planet is slowly suffocating. Privilege has no place in an election but empathy does.
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CAMPAIGN UPDATE: Just a reminder: Voting in the AK Special Election Primary ends June 11th. Here I am in North Pole, reeling off a synopsis of my campaign platform in 90 seconds: Thanks to my supporters on social media for your independent creativity :-)}
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HAPPY EASTER! Most of you already know I'm a monk. Here's an old photo of me celebrating communion, while an attentive canine looks on, hoping I'll share something for him to consume :-)}
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ELECTION UPDATE on 6-15-22: It appears I'm still in 6th place in the Special Election Primary for the US House of Representatives (Alaska). Two counts remaining: 6/17 and 6/21. Still hopeful and extremely grateful for every supporter and every vote! Sending you lots of love :-)}
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MORE POSITIVE CAMPAIGN COVERAGE: My campaign has caught the attention of journalists/reporters who feel a responsibility to cover the broad spectrum of candidates in various elections, including ones that have progressive platforms. It's a good sign :-)}
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We must love, nurture, and protect our children. The dynamic is love versus fear. Pass laws requiring universal background checks, safe storage and emergency protection. 400,000,000 firearms in the US; 32,000 deaths annually from firearms. Elect those who champion love, not fear.
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MEDICARE FOR ALL! Please remind state and federal legislators, current and newly elected, to support implementing Medicare for All. Thank you :-)}
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ENDING CORPORATE GREED ACT (Bernie Sanders): "We cannot allow big oil companies & other large, profitable corporations to continue to use the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic & the specter of inflation to make obscene profits by gouging Americans..." Levy = $400 billion/year
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Considering voting for me? Currently North Pole Mayor Pro Tem & vol child advocate & former: AK Public Broadcasting Commissioner & pre-Santa: Spl. Ass't to Deputy Commissioner/NYPD, FEMA's Nat'l Defense Exec Reserve, Director/Terrorism Research Communication Center & MA/NYU :-)}
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CAMPAIGN UPDATE: Many messages from good-hearted folks asking how to help with my campaign. I'm not soliciting or accepting campaign donations; but I really enjoy and appreciate seeing independent demonstrations of support! Here's Stephanie's @AlaskaGoIrish home-made sign :-)}
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MEDICARE FOR ALL! "Create a Medicare for All, single-payer, national health insurance program to provide everyone in America with comprehensive health care coverage, free at the point of service. No networks, no premiums, no deductibles, no copays, no surprise bills." ~Bernie
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MARY PELTOLA! The first Alaska Native woman to serve in Congress! I am pleased to have endorsed Mary, who made it onto the Special Election ballot, and thankful for my supporters who voted for her. I hope you also will vote for Mary in the general election :-)}
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CAMPAIGN UPDATE: The Anchorage Daily News just published its Q&A regarding my campaign: Short, but sweet :-)}
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MEDICARE FOR ALL Astronomical health care costs & lack of access drive individuals, families & businesses past their breaking point while insurance companies continue to soak-up billions of health care dollars as millions of children’s basic needs go unmet
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There's a cult of ignorance in the US, and always has been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means: 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'
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MERRY CHRISTMAS :-)} "I wish you a lifetime filled with happiness, peace, good health, prosperity, and, most of all, love -- the greatest gift." The Rt. Rev. Santa Claus, OAC (I'm a Bishop and monk, as St. Nicholas was many centuries ago, and advocate for vulnerable children)
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UNIONIZE! I've been a union member for 51 years! Unions have fought hard and won benefits for workers, including: Social Security, minimum wage, Family and Medical Leave Act, weekends, workday breaks, 8-hour work-day, overtime pay, child labor laws, paid vacation, sick leave :-)}
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@DenimsTV Denims: Since you asked, I'm a Christian bishop and monk, as well as an independent, progressive, democratic socilaist, who advocates for the health, safety, and welfare of vulnerable children. I believe the greatest gift is love. Merry Christmas :-)}
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HAPPY LABOR DAY! I've been a union member for 51 years! Unions have fought hard for and won benefits for workers: Social Security, minimum wage, Family and Medical Leave Act, weekends, workday breaks, 8-hour workday, overtime pay, child labor laws, paid vacation, sick leave :-)}
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NO ROE V WADE? "Personal Responsibility Act" Males responsible for a pregnancy shall be compelled by law to support the woman and child: medical, living, education. The child shall have a full share of the father's estate, upon his death. No choice for women -> No choice for men.
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Some stranger somewhere remembers you because you were kind to them :-)} "The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention." ~Oscar Wilde
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Congratulations to Ketanji Brown Jackson, soon to be sworn into office as our newest Justice of the Supreme Court -- Thanks to every Democratic Senator and Republican Senators Murkowski, Romney, and Collins who voted to confirm her nomination today! :-)}
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Before the snow disappears up here in parts of Alaska, I thought you might enjoy this photo of me taking a sleigh ride with my friend, Dee (Dr. Dee - Alaska Vet), and Thor in North Pole. I'm ready for the longer days and more sunshine. Wishing you a happy and healthy summer :-)}
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UNIONIZE! I've been a union member for 51 years! Unions have fought hard for and won benefits for workers, including: Social Security, minimum wage, Family and Medical Leave Act, weekends, workday breaks, 8-hour work-day, overtime pay, child labor laws, paid vacation, sick leave.
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PUTIN intimated that he's thinking of invading ALASKA. The U.S. purchased it by treaty from the Russian Empire on 10-18-1867. Alaska = 7 military bases & 50+ F-35s & NORAD & anti-ballistic missiles & Northern Warfare Center. Only 50 miles away & 2+1/2 x size of Texas. Try it :-)}
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~IMPORTANT REMINDER~ New and returning Members of Congress are beginning their terms this month. One item on my 2023 "Wish List" is: MEDICARE FOR ALL! Please remind state and federal legislators, current and newly elected, to support implementing Medicare for All. Thank you :-)}
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@DrewSav Drew: PLEASE NOTE THAT I, SANTA CLAUS, OF NORTH POLE, ALASKA, WOULD -NEVER- VOTE FOR TRUMP! Fortunately, I am NOT the 'Santa' depicted in the posted photo, holding up the poster.
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Some stranger somewhere remembers you because you were kind to them... Thank you for your kindness :-)}
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Catholic Bishops & Republicans claim to be 'pro-life', yet they allow government to impose the death penalty, send armed forces to war, & remove regulations that protect health, safety & welfare. Those actions often result in death. People commune directly with God, not via them.
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ARREST NETANYAHU FOR TARGETING AND KILLING THOUSANDS OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN! A newly formed coalition of civil society groups are protesting against the far-right leader, whose policies and actions in Gaza are on trial for genocide at the World Court. Washington, DC on 7-24: 11am
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