Indivisible St Johns Newsletter Week of September 1, 2019

YOUR WEEKLY RESISTANCE NEWSLETTER

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

YEP, HE'S STILL GUILTY. EVEN DEUTSCHE BANK SAYS SO.

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 IN THE NATION MAGAZINE

https://www.thenation.com/article/indivisible-resistance-grassroots-election-2020/

DR DALE ANDERSON SPEAKS ON

HOW FASCISM WORKS

INDIVISIBLE ST JOHNS GENERAL MEETING

7PM-9PM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

UU FELLOWSHIP

2487 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080

 In his compelling and thorough presentations, Anderson explores the questions of whether fascism

 is now occurring in the U. S., what are the dangers of fascism, 

and what steps we can do to counter these threats.

https://charlottedems.com/how-fascism-works-presentation-hosted-by-charlotte-dems/

THEN GET READY TO RUMBLE SEPTEMBER 22

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IN THE MEANTIME, A WIN FOR JUSTICE

Congratulations to all who turned out August 26 at the City Commission to advocate for the marker for Isaac Barrett. Showing up, speaking out, having the courage to name our mistakes. That's human justice.

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Sooooo, if we can win that, we can win this:

WEAR SOME WHITE AND SHOW UP TO SAVE GUANA

AGAIN!

This development would create polluted run-off into the Guana River and the GTM Research Reserve, and endanger this precious wildlife habitat. Whether or not you were at Tuesday evening's meeting, here are two ways you can participate in this this important local environmental cause:

WRITING EMAILS:

We're asking you to WRITE EMAILS NOW. Email addresses of local decision makers, and supportive points, are available at  https://www.saveguananow.org The Ponte Vedra Corporation, a subsidiary of the Gate Corporation, is the property owner that wants to develop the land. 

ATTENDING PUBLIC MEETINGS:

The greater attendance we have, the better our chances we have of defeating this development. 

• On Tuesday, September 17th, there will be a transmittal hearing at the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting. This hearing will also be at the County Administration Building, in the morning, either 9:00 am or 10:00 am. The exact time will be posted at the above website when it is known; best to check the above website on Monday, September 16th. The white shirt request applies to this meeting, also.

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We could avoid all this nonsense if we have free and fair elections and get the right people in office. 

SECURE OUR VOTE!!!

Public Citizen, the folks who brought you the Mueller Book Club has just the tools you need to call your senators.

SEPTEMBER IS THE ACTION MONTH! 

CALL 833-413-5906 to be connected with your Senator’s office.    When you call this number you will be provided with information and talking points before you are connected to your Senator’s office.
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Yep, we're still writing postcards! 

Contact Warren for a copy of topics and the dates for September

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LAST THING! WE'RE STILL ASKING.

It's been a loooong two and half years. We could use some help! Just a few hours from you every week to help us stay on track and plan events would mean more than you know. It's easy!

PLEASE EMAIL US: indivisible.st.johns@gmail.com

NO OFFER OR IDEA IS TOO SMALL.

Indivisible St Johns Newsletter Week of August 25, 2019

YOUR WEEKLY RESISTANCE NEWSLETTER

WEEK OF AUGUST 25, 2019

YEP, HE'S STILL GUILTY

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HEADS UP ! WE NEED YOU AT THE CITY COMMISSION

AUGUST 26, 5PM

IN SUPPORT OF EJI’S EFFORTS AT RECONCILIATION

Almost a year ago to the day, a marker for Isaac Garrett was stolen before it could be dedicated as an historical site of his lynching out near the St Johns River. We now are bringing our request to have a new marker installed in the Plaza de la Constitucion where it will be safe. The first steps to reconciliation begin with recognizing and owning our history. For background, see: https://lynchinginamerica.eji.org/report/

We will be presenting the case to place the marker in the Plaza on 8/26 at 5 PM at the City Commissioners meeting. Gayle and Professor Butler will be speaking. We have heard there are counters preparing to argue against it. We ask you to attend and support if possible and attend. We do feel we have a good chance. 

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SAVE THIS DATE!

DR DALE ANDERSON SPEAKS ON

HOW FASCISM WORKS

INDIVISIBLE ST JOHNS GENERAL MEETING

7PM-9PM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

UU FELLOWSHIP

2487 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080

 In his compelling and thorough presentations, Anderson explores the questions of whether fascism

 is now occurring in the U. S., what are the dangers of fascism, 

and what steps we can do to counter these threats.

https://charlottedems.com/how-fascism-works-presentation-hosted-by-charlotte-dems/

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THEN GET READY TO ROCK OUR RIGHTS ON SEPTEMBER 22!

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YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO SPEND 15 MINUTES WITH

REPRESENTATIVE CYNDI STEVENSON

State Rep Cyndi Stevenson will host 1 MORE mobile office session throughout House District 17 in August

 10am-noon Aug 27 at the St Johns County Convention Center at World Gulf Village at 500 South Legacy Trail in St Augustine

NEED IDEAS? HERE'S AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE:

Demand hearings on ERA Ratification in the next Florida Legislative Session in January 2020

In 2019, two bills related to passage of the ERA were introduced:

HCR 255 House Bill   - Introduced Patricia Willimas D Lauderdale Lakes 

                                     Died in Civil Justice Committee  5/2019

SCR 266  Senate Bill - Introduced  Audrey Gibson D Jacksonville 

                                     Co Sponsor  Lori Berman   D Lantana

                                    Died in Judiciary Committee 5/2019

                                                    

Relevant issues to promote idea to hold hearing on passage of ERA in FLORIDA:

Pay Equity

Pregnancy, Maternity and Caregiving Equity

Gender protection from  violence and abuse

MeToo Movement                                    

Click here to see what you do in Florida to request a hearing on passing the ERA.

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WEAR SOME WHITE AND SHOW UP TO SAVE GUANA

AGAIN!

This development would create polluted run-off into the Guana River and the GTM Research Reserve, and endanger this precious wildlife habitat. Whether or not you were at Tuesday evening's meeting, here are two ways you can participate in this this important local environmental cause:

WRITING EMAILS:

We're asking you to WRITE EMAILS NOW. Email addresses of local decision makers, and supportive points, are available at  https://www.saveguananow.org The Ponte Vedra Corporation, a subsidiary of the Gate Corporation, is the property owner that wants to develop the land. 

ATTENDING PUBLIC MEETINGS:

The greater attendance we have, the better our chances we have of defeating this development. 

• On Tuesday, September 17th, there will be a transmittal hearing at the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting. This hearing will also be at the County Administration Building, in the morning, either 9:00 am or 10:00 am. The exact time will be posted at the above website when it is known; best to check the above website on Monday, September 16th. The white shirt request applies to this meeting, also.

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TOPICS FOR THE WEEK:

We Are,  We Are…  PERSISTENT!!!

Indivisible St. Johns and serving Putnam & Flagler Counties.

Telephone / Post Card Advocacy  

Topics and Talking Points    August 21, 2019

Mark Your Calendar   September 5 and 19 Post Card parties 2PM@ Growers Alliance 

To: Arne Sorenson, President, Marriott Hotels, 1400 Fernwood Rd. Bethesda, MD 20817  301-380-3000

Patrick Pacious. CEO Choice Hotels, 1 Choice Hotels Circle, Rockville, MD 20850 PH: 301-592-5000

Mark S. Hoplamazian, CEO Hyatt Hotels 150 N Riverside Plz FL 8, Chicago, IL, 60606-1598 PH: (312) 750-1234

Geoffrey A. Ballotti, CEO Wyndham Hotels,  22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, N.J. 07054 973-753-6000

Thank you for telling ICE you do not want your hotels used to detain migrants.

ICE’s Director says you are forcing him to separate families.

No, ICE’s Zero Tolerance policies are doing that.

I support you standing firm.

To: Sen. Rubio, Sen. Rick Scott   U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510   

Capitol operator: 202-224-3121 

You know President Trump is tearing us apart tweeting racism and hate.

As a U.S. Senator, people look to you for leadership.

Please make a clear statement about his hate speech.

Democracy depends on our ability to address our shared problems together.

To: St. Johns County Commissioners: Paul Waldron, Chair,  Jeb Smith, Vice-Chair, Jeremiah Ray Blocker, James Johns, Henry Dean,

500 San Sebastian View   St. Augustine, FL. 32084   P: (904) 209-0300

Take a look at overgrown Woodlawn Cemetery on First Coast News. Volunteers can no longer do, and families cannot afford this major maintenance.

We, the County, could do the maintenance; I urge you to bring it up.

Will you visit the cemetery with local leaders?

Some GOOD News: Returning citizens in Miami-Dade, FL can apply for judges to set aside financial penalties that would otherwise prohibit them from exercising their voting rights. 

NPR posts the Coming to America series, featuring immigration-themed student podcasts from their Student Podcast Challenge.

Public relations firm Edelman drops GEO Group as a client over their involvement in running for-profit U.S. detention centers.

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LAST THING!
We hate to sound like whiners but it's been a loooong two and half years. We could use some help! Just a few hours from you every week to help us stay on track and plan events would mean more than you know.
PLEASE EMAIL US: indivisible.st.johns@gmail.com


NO OFFER OR IDEA IS TOO SMALL.

Indivisible St Johns Resistance Newsletter Week of August 18, 2019

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

WEEK OF AUGUST 18, 2019

SOME CHARTS GET BETTER WITH AGE:

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SO, SAVE THIS DATE!

DR DALE ANDERSON SPEAKS ON

HOW FASCISM WORKS

INDIVISIBLE ST JOHNS GENERAL MEETING

7PM-9PM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

UU FELLOWSHIP

2487 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080

 In his compelling and thorough presentations, Anderson explores the questions of whether fascism

 is now occurring in the U. S., what are the dangers of fascism, 

and what steps we can do to counter these threats.

https://charlottedems.com/how-fascism-works-presentation-hosted-by-charlotte-dems/

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GET ONLINE WITH SEN RON WYDEN AND LEARN ABOUT ELECTION SECURITY AND WHAT YOU CAN DO!

AUGUST 20 830 PM ET

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LQScWJMNTaWFWHsdbcRMuQ

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IT'S NOT OVER TIL IT'S OVER

WE HAD A GREAT TURNOUT ON AUGUST 15TH!

Check it out: 

ACTION NEWS JAX COVERAGE

WEAR SOME WHITE AND SHOW UP TO SAVE GUANA

AGAIN!

This development would create polluted run-off into the Guana River and the GTM Research Reserve, and endanger this precious wildlife habitat. Whether or not you were at Tuesday evening's meeting, here are two ways you can participate in this this important local environmental cause:

WRITING EMAILS:

We're asking you to WRITE EMAILS NOW. Email addresses of local decision makers, and supportive points, are available at  https://www.saveguananow.org The Ponte Vedra Corporation, a subsidiary of the Gate Corporation, is the property owner that wants to develop the land. 

ATTENDING PUBLIC MEETINGS:

The greater attendance we have, the better our chances we have of defeating this development. 

• On Tuesday, September 17th, there will be a transmittal hearing at the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting. This hearing will also be at the County Administration Building, in the morning, either 9:00 am or 10:00 am. The exact time will be posted at the above website when it is known; best to check the above website on Monday, September 16th. The white shirt request applies to this meeting, also.

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WHOA NOW, SENATOR HUTSON. YOU WANNA TAKE $$$ FROM WHAT AND GIVE TO CHARTER SCHOOLS?

WE NEED TO TALK.

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/303306-travis-hutson-files-bill-to-move-workforce-training-money-to-charter-schools

District Office                                                             Tallahassee Office

4875 Palm Coast Parkway, NW                                      314 Senate Building
Suite 5                                                                        404 South Monroe Street
Palm Coast, FL 32137                                                   Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(386) 446-7610                                                           (850) 487-5007
Senate VOIP: 40700                                                     Senate VOIP: 5007
FAX (888) 263-3475

Legislative Assistants                                                Legislative Assistant

Danielle Curbow and Matthew Kauffmann                      John Kotyk

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YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO SPEND 15 MINUTES WITH

REPRESENTATIVE CYNDI STEVENSON

State Rep Cyndi Stevenson will host 3 MORE mobile office sessions throughout House District 17 in August

• from 10am-noon Aug 20 at the Ponte Vedra Branch Public Library at 101 Library Blvd in Ponte Vedra Beach
• from 10am-noon Augu 21 at the St Johns County Service Center Julington Creek Branch Multipurpose Room at 725 Flora Branch Blvd in St Johns
• from 10am-noon Aug 27 at the St Johns County Convention Center at World Gulf Village at 500 South Legacy Trail in St Augustine

NEED IDEAS? HERE'S AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE:

Demand hearings on ERA Ratification in the next Florida Legislative Session in January 2020

In 2019, two bills related to passage of the ERA were introduced:

HCR 255 House Bill   - Introduced Patricia Willimas D Lauderdale Lakes 

                                     Died in Civil Justice Committee  5/2019

SCR 266  Senate Bill - Introduced  Audrey Gibson D Jacksonville 

                                     Co Sponsor  Lori Berman   D Lantana

                                    Died in Judiciary Committee 5/2019

                                                    

Relevant issues to promote idea to hold hearing on passage of ERA in FLORIDA:

Pay Equity

Pregnancy, Maternity and Caregiving Equity

Gender protection from  violence and abuse

MeToo Movement                                    

Click here to see what you do in Florida to request a hearing on passing the ERA.

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MISSING RUBIO? US TOO! 
LUCKILY THERE'S A VISIT PLANNED FOR YOU:
August 22, 2019
Meet in the lobby at 1015AM
300 N Hogan St #8-111, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Contact Bobby Adler: b.adler4315@gmail.com


NEED IDEAS? HOW ABOUT:
 WHERE ARE THE HOMESTEAD KIDS?
WILL YOU PUSH MCCONNELL TO VOTE ON ELECTION SECURITY?
ARE YOU READY TO DENOUNCE TRUMP'S RACIST ATTACKS ON 
SITTING CONGRESSWOMEN?

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Execution Vigil for 

Gary Ray Bowles  

Thursday, August 22, 2019

5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

In front of St. Augustine Beach City Hall, 

corner of A1A South and 16th Street, 

St. Augustine Beach.

Gary Ray Bowles is being executed

for killing Walter Hintin in 1994.

Bring your own sign, if you wish, or use one of ours.

Contact: Jo Anne Engelbert at (904) 460-1190 or Nancy O'Byrne at (904) 422-3618.

Sponsored by Floridians for Alternatives to the Death

Penalty and Amnesty International Local Group #660.

LAST THING!
We hate to sound like whiners but it's been a loooong two and half years. We could use some help! Just a few hours from you every week to help us stay on track and plan events would mean more than you know.
PLEASE EMAIL US: indivisible.st.johns@gmail.com

NO OFFER OR IDEA IS TOO SMALL.

Your Resistance Newsletter Week of August 11 2019

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

WEEK OF AUGUST 11, 2019

WE KNOW YOU'RE TIRED, DISCOURAGED, HOT. 

THIS ISN'T THE TIME TO GIVE UP!

DOES ANY OF THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?

IT'S TIME TO CALL IT WHAT IT IS: FASCISM.

WE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT THIS THE WHOLE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

SAVE SEPTEMBER 12, 7-9PM AT THE UU

SAVE SEPTEMBER 22, 11-2PM AT THE GALLIMORE

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NOW WEAR SOME WHITE AND SHOW UP TO SAVE GUANA

  This development would create polluted run-off into the Guana River and the GTM Research Reserve, and endanger this precious wildlife habitat. Whether or not you were at Tuesday evening's meeting, here are two ways you can participate in this this important local environmental cause:

WRITING EMAILS:

We're asking you to WRITE EMAILS NOW. Email addresses of local decision makers, and supportive points, are available at  https://www.saveguananow.org The Ponte Vedra Corporation, a subsidiary of the Gate Corporation, is the property owner that wants to develop the land. 

ATTENDING PUBLIC MEETINGS:

There are two important public hearings coming up. The greater attendance we have at both, the better our chances we have of defeating this development. 

• On Thursday, August 15th, 1:30 pm,  there will be a meeting of the Board of the Planning and Zoning Agency (PZA). The meeting will take place in the St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. 

• On Tuesday, September 17th, there will be a transmittal hearing at the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting. This hearing will also be at the County Administration Building, in the morning, either 9:00 am or 10:00 am. The exact time will be posted at the above website when it is known; best to check the above website on Monday, September 16th. The white shirt request applies to this meeting, also.

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NOW GO TALK TO RUTHERFORD'S OFFICE

WE SHOULD BE GETTING ANSWERS:

IMMIGRATION? IMPEACHMENT? ELECTION SECURITY?

Thursday August 15 1015 in the lobby

4130 Salisbury Road

Jacksonville FL 32216

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YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO SPEND 15 MINUTES WITH

REPRESENTATIVE CYNDI STEVENSON

State Rep Cyndi Stevenson will host 3 MORE mobile office sessions throughout House District 17 in August

• from 10am-noon Aug 20 at the Ponte Vedra Branch Public Library at 101 Library Blvd in Ponte Vedra Beach
• from 10am-noon Augu 21 at the St Johns County Service Center Julington Creek Branch Multipurpose Room at 725 Flora Branch Blvd in St Johns
• from 10am-noon Aug 27 at the St Johns County Convention Center at World Gulf Village at 500 South Legacy Trail in St Augustine

NEED IDEAS? HERE'S A GOOD ONE:

Demand hearings on ERA Ratification in the next Florida Legislative Session in January 2020

In 2019, two bills related to passage of the ERA were introduced:

HCR 255 House Bill   - Introduced Patricia Willimas D Lauderdale Lakes 

                                     Died in Civil Justice Committee  5/2019

SCR 266  Senate Bill - Introduced  Audrey Gibson D Jacksonville 

                                     Co Sponsor  Lori Berman   D Lantana

                                    Died in Judiciary Committee 5/2019

                                                    

Relevant issues to promote idea to hold hearing on passage of ERA in FLORIDA:

Pay Equity

Pregnancy, Maternity and Caregiving Equity

Gender protection from  violence and abuse

MeToo Movement                                    

Click here to see what you do in Florida to request a hearing on passing the ERA.

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ONGOING RESISTANCE BY OUR POWERHOUSE POSTCARD GROUP

TOPICS TO WRITE/CALL/RESISTBOT THIS WEEK:

We Are,  We Are…  PERSISTENT!!!

Indivisible St. Johns and serving Putnam & Flagler Counties.

Telephone / Post Card Advocacy  

Topics and Talking Points    August 2019

Mark Your Calendar: Join the Matanzas River Keeper for: Green Drinks (beer, wine, water). These are community conversations about the environment. Genung’s Fish Camp, 291 Cubbedge Rd. Wed. Aug. 21^st  5:30-7PM

To: Sen. Rubio, Sen. Rick Scott   U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510   Capitol operator: 202-224-3121 

Where are the children that were moved from Homestead?

I do not trust how the Trump admin cares for migrant children.  

Now, the “Secure and Protect Act,” would dismantle protections for unaccompanied children.

Will you say NO to S.1494?     Children seeking safety must be welcomed and protected. 

To: Sen. Rubio, Sen. Ron Scott   U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510   Capitol operator: 202-224-3121 

I want “Red Flag Laws”   AND    Background Checks!

 “Red Flag” laws would take guns away from people threatening gun violence.

The Background Checks Act has been blocked by Senate President McConnell.  

Will you call on McConnell to bring both Red Flags and background Checks to a vote?  

To: Rep. John Rutherford (St. Johns) Rep. Michael Waltz (St. Johns, Flagler) Rep. Ted Yoho (Putnam Co.)        U.S. House,  Washington, D.C.  20515     Capitol operator: 202-224-3121 

I am disappointed in your NO vote on  Enhanced Background Checks Act (HR8).

I no longer feel safe in my day to day life.

Will you at least support “Red Flag” laws to take guns away from dangerous persons?

To: St. Johns County Commissioners: Paul Waldron, Chair,  Jeb Smith, Vice-Chair, Jeremiah Ray Blocker, James Johns, Henry Dean,

500 San Sebastian View   St. Augustine, FL. 32084   P: (904) 209-0300

The Outpost is land designated for “conservation”. 

Gate Petroleum and Ponte Vedra Corporation want profits.

The strategic location The Outpost will protect the larger Guana Preserve.

The entire property needs to remain in conservation.

To: Gov. Ron DeSantis     400 S Monroe St.   Tallahassee, FL 32399    PH: 850-717-9239

Now south Florida is dumping sewer sludge in the St. Johns River!

Toxic algae blooms are increasing up and down the river.

This needs to be stopped way before task forces and studies.  

 Will you end the practice of dumping sewer sludge into the St. Johns? 

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NEW IMMIGRATION SUPPORT GROUP FORMING

SEE WHAT YOU MISSED

BORDER WITNESS ST AUGUSTINE FORMS AT UU

PANEL DISCUSSION AUGUST 7, 2019

Dozens of people showed up Wednesday night to hear testimony and begin the process of organizing a local group to address the immigrant detention in our state.

We heard from (left to right) JoAnne Englebert, Amnesty International, Laurie Holcomb, Indivisible member and 2x witness at Homestead,

Anny Leon, immigration attorney on the hurdles facing these minors and Tony Ollarvia, a researcher who hopes to move forward plans for a Welcome Center to meet the needs of asylum seekers.

After a passionate and informative panel discussion and Q and A, people adjourned for refreshment, letter signing to our Senators and further exchange of ideas. Be on the lookout for more information coming from Border Witness St Augustine.

                               

                        

                   

                                    

                                                                                         

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR BORDER WITNESS ST AUGUSTINE.
STOP THIS MADNESS BEING DONE IN OUR NAME.

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WELCOME TO NEW POWERHOUSE HARM REDUCTION GROUP

THEY ARE ON FIRE!

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WE NEED HELP PLANNING MULTIPLE EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER! A FEW HOURS A WEEK IS ALL THAT'S NEEDED.

EMAIL US AT indivisible.st.johns@gmail.com

ALL HANDS ON DECK!

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