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Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · 2d

We need to not only call out their lies, we also must point to the Speaker is a coward, chicken, scaredy-cat & so his only decisions are made by tRump. He does whatever his #OrangeGawd decrees. But watch his face - he has a tell - his insincere smile, when he lies. #MagaRubberStamp #CowardlyMike

butterflywhspr.bsky.social @butterflywhspr.bsky.social · 5d

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Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · 2d

JUST Happened! US judge blocks Trump's deployment of National Guard in Illinois for next 14 days and the Judge spared no condemnation of trump's fascist efforts. yahoo.com/news/article...
#TrumpsSS #ThisIsTrumpsShutdown #BringBackTheFriendsStatue #TrumpEpsteinCoverUp

US judge blocks Trump's deployment of National Guard in Illinois

CHICAGO (Reuters) -A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday temporarily blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's deployment of hundreds of National Guard soldiers in Illinois, five days after another U.S. ...

yahoo.com

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whopado.bsky.social @whopado.bsky.social · 7d

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Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · 6d

@mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social
We need to start telling those on TikTok that, when they get their news there, they are susceptible to propaganda and lies. And it's only going to get worse when it is owned by a billionaire who supports #DonTheCONvict. #DebunkPropaganda #MediaShouldInformWithTruth

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Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · 6d

Well said! Per the #ResistancePlaybook, we must have a "coordinated yet resilient, structured yet flexible, and leaderful without relying on a single leader..." We are seeing major orgs and grassroots entities come together, trying to do this very thing. #KeepItUp, #JoinUs or LOSE our freedoms.

Outraged Jane @outragedjane.bsky.social · Jul 10

Just popped the tab on this one! Power to We The People! 98% Unite! 98% REVOLUTION!

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Logic L1 @logicl1.bsky.social · 7d

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Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · 7d

Yep, this is about the #tRumpEpsteinCoverup & may soon also be about the #tRumpHomanCoverup. #MagaMike is a coward. He recessed the House and sent everyone home early to avoid a vote on the #TrumpEpsteinFiles. Now he's delaying swearing Grijalva (D-AZ) in so he doesn't have to face an Epstein vote.

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Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · 7d

Congress must ensure that any funding deal stops the this regime from unilaterally or illegally undoing parts of bipartisan funding laws simply because the President dislikes them, or no agreement reached will be worth the paper it is written on. www.cbpp.org/press/statem...
#ThisIsTrumpsShutdown

Congress Must Block Administration’s Illegal Cuts, Protect Affordable Health Care | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Today’s government funding shutdown is fundamentally different than prior funding fights because the Administration is acting outside the law. Any funding agreement must put a stop to this pattern of ...

www.cbpp.org

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Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · 18d

Perfect! And the timing couldn't be better!😁😆😅🤣😍🙂😉😊

www.usatoday.com/picture-gall...

Trump, Epstein hold hands in sculpture on National Mall 'In Honor of Friendship Month'

A 12-foot statue of President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appeared on the National Mall on Sept. 23, 2025.

www.usatoday.com

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Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · 19d

#DemocracyDocket, #MarcElias, is a very important source of accurate and timely information. We're very fortunate to know this man has our back. Thank you Marc! 😊💪💥

IMTHINKINGSIDEWAYS @imthinkingsideways.bsky.social · 19d

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Thanks Marc
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⚖️ Court analysis 📊
📰 Legal updates 🗣️
📺 Fighting for Democracy 🗞️

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#DemocracyDocket #VotingRights #ElectionLaw #CourtWatch #DemocracyInAction
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Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · 19d

The Fallout From Charlie Kirk’s Killing Reveals Two Truths of #Trumpism - 'for all of MAGA’s reverence for masculine self-determination, one of its central tenets is the blamelessness of its adherents. Whatever is going wrong in this country, it is not their fault.' www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/o...

Opinion | The Fallout From Charlie Kirk’s Killing Reveals Two Truths of Trumpism

www.nytimes.com

Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · 19d

Many others know your story. When my daughter was in chemo for aggressive breast cancer, a very near and dear friend of hers died from cancer. Her friend had a young autistic daughter, money was tight, and she just didn't go to the doctor - it'd cost too much time/money...in the richest country. 😔

Nathan Sage for U.S. Senate @sageforiowa.bsky.social · 20d

This is personal to me. My dad worked his entire life but still couldn't afford the care he needed, and delayed going to the doctor at the cost of his own life.

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Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · 19d

#CharlieKirk said of #GeorgeFloyd, "This guy was a scumbag. Now, does that mean he deserves to die? That's two totally different things — of course not." Kirk had freedom of speech. Agree or disagree. Each/every single American has the same #FreedomOfSpeech. #RIP
www.snopes.com/fact-check/c...

Charlie Kirk called George Floyd a 'scumbag.' Here's context

Kirk said of Floyd, "This guy was a scumbag. Now, does that mean he deserves to die? That's two totally different things — of course not."

www.snopes.com

Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · 19d

Ahem. Pretending it didn't happen won't make it go away #Leavitt. You willingly keep lying, deny - deny - deflect - divert - deny. Let's do it - #ReleaseHomanTapes!

#MagaCorruption done in private or public is still corruption. Homan said if you break the law you should go to jail. We agree.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 19d

There is only one way to resolve this.

RELEASE THE HOMAN TAPES!!!

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The TransAdvocate @transadvocate.com · 20d

If you are grieving this hate merchant today, you are every conman’s mark.

I can guarantee that you will find yourself forever bewildered at how everyone you’re surrounded with takes advantage of you.

But don’t worry, at least you hate the same people, which makes it all okay, doesn’t it?

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Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · 19d

There have never been two more consummate liars who are willing to get parents and/or physicians highly concerned over their #RecklessLies, worm addled/ignorant liars. And identifying this as a diversion doesn't mean we ignore their lies but it is vital to call it out as an intentional diversion.

Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · 19d

Free speech matters—naming ideologies based on actions isn’t name-calling. We see this regime’s attacks on truth and democracy. We see their fascist actions. We say NO. Join Fourth Branch Action for real organizing, resources, and a collective voice. Stand up. Speak out. Take action.🔥

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Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · 19d

After millions of Americans spoke out against their decision to cave to White House pressure – and so many of you took our pledge to Turn Off Disney... Thank you!

Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 19d

Meltdown on "Truth" Social in 5... 4... 3... 2...

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 23d

If the right is going to go all-in on the "words are violence" thing, then we'll remind that plenty of Charlie Kirk's own words were "violent." But that's the whole point, and the right didn't used to need reminding. www.thebulwark.com/p/charlie-ki...

Charlie Kirk’s Rules of Free Speech

Republicans want to prosecute the left for incendiary words that could lead to violence. They should read Kirk’s own incendiary words first.

www.thebulwark.com

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23d

CBS parent company Paramount canceled Colbert to win approval from Trump's FCC to merge with Skydance.

Now ABC parent company Disney suspends Kimmel as it seeks DOJ approval to buy Fubo — and its affiliate Nexstar seeks FCC approval to buy Tegna.

See how this works?

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Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · 23d

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 23d

RFKjr and Martin Kulldorff think that somehow vaccines are a matter for a performative public debate – they couldn't be more wrong. The scientific method does NOT involve debate. None. Zero. Zilch.

Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · Aug 26

In America, we value our freedom of speech, a bedrock right that matters deeply to us all. When pundits/politicians vilify people who stand up for their beliefs, we must ask "Why?" Is this about safety...or control? You don’t defend democracy by silencing it. Speak up! #TruthBrigade indivisible.org

Join the Truth Brigade

truthbrigade.indivisible.org

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🎉 ZELD🅰️ 🎊 @zeldazellzelda.bsky.social · Aug 18

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Fourth Branch Action @4thbranchaction.bsky.social · Aug 17

We need to ensure this is a nation where every eligible American can cast a ballot and every ballot is counted so that the will of the people prevails. #FreedomToVote

It MUST include us all.

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Aug 15

@gavinnewsom.bsky.social: "I think he should start with Shreveport, Louisiana, and Speaker Johnson's district that has 6x the per capita murder rate of Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco. What about the carnage, Mr. President, in Shreveport? Why aren't you protecting the folks there? What bullshit."

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