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Melissa's avatar

Jessica, I’m hoping Walter is off on a little lark and will come sauntering home all full of himself. I’m sorry your are experiencing his disappearance, it is so hard worrying about our fur babies🥰

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Jess Craven's avatar

It sure is! Thank you!

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Emily Herrick's avatar

I've been praying for Walter's return. Sending love.

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Jess Craven's avatar

Thanks, Emily.

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Lisa Schnall's avatar

We New Yorkers had a reason to celebrate last night!

What an exciting win. Not to be a buzz kill, but we have a long hard road to get Mamdani into office, but it was not what we expected, given the climate.

And the young folk are the ones that made it happen, which is equally hopeful, as I feel they’ve been largely absent in this fight against fascism. Maybe that’s a wrong conclusion-they’re just not into big marches but are resisting in different ways?

A ray of light from a very hot city.

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Jess Craven's avatar

It's so amazing. I am elated over it. I'll write more about it tomorrow but congratulations!

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Joanne Lertora's avatar

My paws are crossed for Walter's safe return.

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TH's avatar

Same! 🐈

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Darlene's avatar

Jessica I know its so hard to be waiting and wondering about precious Walter. I hope he’s just hiding under a nearby porch or something and am sending as much good energy as I can muster to both of you!

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Jess Craven's avatar

Thanks, Darlene!

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Anna-Marie Booth's avatar

Thank you, Jess. My heart is aching about Walter! Remaining hopeful!

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Colette de Marneffe's avatar

Jessica - I'm so sorry about Walter. Sending good wishes to you and your family at this sad time. Thank you for all your good work. Best, Colette de Marneffe

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Anne Watkins's avatar

Come home, dear Walter.

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Natalie May's avatar

I'm sorry there's no sign of him yet. (I misread something on your post and thought it said, "Chop Wood, Carry Walter.")

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Jess Craven's avatar

hahah that's funny. I wish someone would carry Walter right up to my door. (:

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Natalie May's avatar

I wish that for you, too.

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Lianne Riebow's avatar

So sorry about Walter. 😿 May he return soon!

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melanie ann martin's avatar

🏡

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AK's avatar

Still sending all of the loving love to Walter and his loving people who miss him so.

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Bev Kummerling's avatar

Thank you Jess for sharing links to zoom calls that always make me just a little smarter. They are so helpful in bringing more understanding on the history and movement of our beloved country. Have you ever listened (you tube) to Richard D. Wolff economist? He is a great explainer of why and how we are where we are today. Prayers for your sweet Walter btw I love his name!

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Jess Craven's avatar

I haven't! Link?

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Bev Kummerling's avatar

I found him on you tube.

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Sarah Donovan's avatar

Jessica, thank you for all that you! You have inspired me to call my senators and Rep. even though I live in MA and I know they are fighting for democracy. Sorry about Walter.

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Jess Craven's avatar

They will still really appreciate your calls. And thanks.

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Peggy's avatar

Walter is such a lovely boy. We will keep a good thought for him. Sometimes they stay away for awhile when they are scared. My indoor cats have done this. Sorry that you have to dwell in the place of uncertainty as well as sorrow.

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Jess Craven's avatar

Thanks, Peggy. We're less optimistic by the day, tbh, but I'm gratefeul so many of you still have hope enough for all of us.

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Cheryl Johnson's avatar

This looks like it will be an interesting zoom:

Good Local News Panel: 4 outlets blooming in a hostile environment

Thurs. July 17

7 - 8:30 pm EDT

https://www.mobilize.us/mediademocracyproject/event/795861/

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Jess Craven's avatar

Yes! I'll promote that when it gets closer.

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Cheryl Johnson's avatar

Thanks!

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