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Representative Jim McGovern @repmcgovern.bsky.social · 14h

Hey MAGA, here’s a list of Trump’s shutdown achievements:

-Sending $20 billion of your tax dollars to Argentina

-Letting Qatar build an air base in Idaho

-Golfing trip while the troops aren’t getting paid

Is that America First? Or are you ready to admit he’s a f***ing liar?

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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 10h

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14h

Witkoff tries to praise Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, but has a hard time finishing his thought because of booing

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Pine Tree Activism📎 @pinetreeactivism.org · 15h

Awesome image: alone on stage, crowd barely discernible below.

If there was ever a candidate truly for working people, I sure as hell hope Graham Platner is it.

He's doing THREE town halls today:
Rumford: 10-11AM
Skowhegan: 1-2PM
Dover-Foxcroft: 3:30-4:30

Check my pinned calendar for the deets.

Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 1d

I’m fighting for the working class — not the super rich and special interests.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 9h

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Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 14h

This absolute emotional rollercoaster of a post

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 12h

"Platner has held events from Portland to Caribou, in venues ranging from the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland to local pizza shops. Crowds have overflowed to hear Platner speak about wealth inequality, health care & his plan to unseat five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins."

An article headline from Bangor Daily News: Graham Platner draws another overflow crowd in Brewer

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alim123.bsky.social @alim123.bsky.social · 6h

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 7h

It’s the Feds making Portland look like a war zone— not the protesters.

And honestly, these protesters are brilliant. They’re flipping the whole authoritarian cosplay on its ass!

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Senator Amy Klobuchar @klobuchar.senate.gov · 7h

I took to the Senate floor to implore my Republican colleagues to extend the health care tax credit instead of raising costs for millions of Americans.

This is not a December thing or a January thing, it’s a now thing.

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Pine Tree Activism📎 @pinetreeactivism.org · 19h

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SAT OCT 18, 2025
NO KINGS MAINE
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Official as listed NO KINGS Maine events as of Oct 11.
Sat weeklies may become NO KINGS events.
Towns added when announced.

Remember when protesting:
#NONViolenceIsPOWER
#EveryEffortCounts
#OPPOSE

UPDATED: NEW TOWNS & TIMES!

On October 18, millions of us are rising again to
show the world: America has no kings, and
The Power Belongs to the People.

NO KINGS MAINE EVENTS
Official as listed NO KINGS events in Maine. UPDATED Oct 11, 8:30AM.

Auburn: 12-2:00PM - Court St, Longley Bridge, Auburn
Augusta: 1-3:00PM - Rt 202 Memorial Bridge, Augusta
Bangor: 12-2:00PM - Broadway Park, Bangor
Bath: 1-2:00PM - Sagadahoc Bridge, Bath
Belfast: 2-5:00PM - Steamboat Landing, 34 Commerical St, Belfast
Bridgton: 12-2:00PM - Shorey Park, Main St, Bridgton
Brunswick: 11:30-12:30PM – 191 Maine Street, Brunswick
Calais: 11-12:30PM - Flatiron Park, North & Main St, Calais
Cherryfield: 12-2:00PM - Stewart Park, US Rt 1 & Main St, Cherryfield
Conway NH: 12-2:00PM – 4 Corners, NH 16 & NH 153, Conway NH
Dexter: 12-1:00PM - 2 Post Office Rd/1 Church St, Dexter
Dover-Foxcroft: 1-2:00PM – Main St bridge, Dover-Foxcroft
Ellsworth: 12-1:30PM – Ellsworth City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth
Farmington: 11-12:30PM - 196 Main St, Farmington
Freeport: 8-11:00AM - 134 Main St (Main & School Sts), Freeport
Houlton: 11-12:00PM – North St near Domino's/Walgreens, Houlton
Lubec: 11-12:00PM - Washington St & Main St, Lubec
Machias: 12-1:00PM - 16 O'Brien Ave, bottom of College Hill, Machias
Ogunquit: 12-1:00PM – US Rt 1 in front of Post Office, Ogunquit
Oxford Hills: 11-1:00PM - Fair St, Norway & Main St, South Paris
Portland: 1:30-3:00PM - Deering Oaks Park, State St & Park, Portland
Portsmouth NH: 1-3:00PM - Market Square. Portsmouth NH
Presque Isle: 10-11:30AM - 1 North St, Presque Isle
Rockland: 12-1:00PM – Chapman Park, 294 Main St, Rockland
Rumford: 12-1:00PM - Rumford Info Center, Rt 2, Rumford
Saco: 10-12:00PM - Saco Transportation Center, 138 Main St, Saco
Sanford: 1-3:00PM - Sanford City Hall, 919 Main St, Sanford
South Portland: 11-12:00PM - Erskine Park, B'way & Waterman, SoPo
Southwest Harbor: 11-12:30PM - 315 Main St, Southwest Harbor
Vinalhaven: 9-11:00AM - Bandstand, Main St, Vinalhaven
Waterville: 1…

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alim123.bsky.social @alim123.bsky.social · 7h

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Activate Maine💪🗓️ @activatemaine.bsky.social · 11h

Bernie Sander’s’ statement about the planned protest rallies on October 18, 2025.

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 12h

Per CDC source: At internal leadership meeting this afternoon, it was shared that 1,257 people were RIF'd at CDC. Number may not be final. Apparently, chief of staff was unaware that RIFs were going to occur so not clear who is making decisions. (Short 🧵)

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 11h

Please pitch in if you can to help make next Saturday the biggest day of protest in US history! We’re seeing a surge in RSVPs and we need to match that enthusiasm with the resources and support that our groups, hosts, and volunteers need: secure.actblue.com/donate/indiv...

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 11h

And people tell me the libs have no knack for messaging.

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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 20h

He got the COVID and flu Vaccines like every 79 year old should this is a good thing.
"Cardiovascular age validated by by ECG and found to be 14 years younger than chronological age" is a nonsensical phrase.
I am an internist this is not something we do or write in medical reports.

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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 13h

“We can give $20 billion to Argentina but we can’t afford the CDC’s measles experts” is a hell of an argument

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Mike Levin @mikelevin.org · 7h

With all the noise this week, let’s focus on something that actually matters—the cracks inside the Republican Party.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10h

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 8h

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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All In with Chris Hayes @allinwithchris.bsky.social · 1d

WATCH- @chrislhayes.bsky.social on the "incredibly dishonest and downright dangerous new talking point being pushed by MAGA:"

“Republicans on Capitol Hill are claiming that peaceful protesters are part of a terrorist network hell bent on destroying America.”

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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 1d

HANDS OFF TISH JAMES

Indivisible Brooklyn @bkindivisible.bsky.social · 1d

Standing with our communities to say #HandsOffTish — keep your tiny hands off our badass Attorney General @newyorkstateag.bsky.social. Tish always fights for us, and we will fight for her!
#HandsOffNYC #NoKings

@indivisible.org @nywfp.bsky.social @riseandresist.bsky.social

Protesters holding Hands Off Tish signs and speakers at the rally

A sign that says Hero over a picture of Tish James and Zero over a picture of Trump

Sign that says Cowards We See You and Enough Distractions Release the Epstein Files

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 1d

They are not planning "a violent crackdown" on 10.18. What they are doing is sending a signal to their shock troops to try to cause havoc. But those shock troops will be vastly outnumbered. Go out and protest freely. Do not be cowed.

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IndivisiblePHL ❌👑 @indivisiblephl.bsky.social · 20h

Are you bringing a sign to next Saturday’s (10.18.25) event? Hosting a sign making party? We’d love to see photos or video (time lapse is great) of Your sign making process. Remember these helpful tips

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Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 17h

Stop the shutdown, swear in Adelita Grijalva, release the files.

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