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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 15h

“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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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 2d

We’re eight days away from No Kings Day, and we have 2,500 protests planned in all 50 states and across the world.

October 18 is going to be the biggest day of nonviolent protest in US history — and we want to see you there. Find your local event: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

“I’m worried about my community… I’m out here in a frog costume to show how ridiculous the notion that we’re violent terrorists is, and showcase how that narrative is wrong…”

Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 2d

Folks who think "cats are not loving" have never been loved by a cat.

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Indivisible Oregon @indivisible-oregon.bsky.social · 1d

Ode to the Portland frog

From the mist of the moss
And the gray Oregon rain,
Their leaps, a green hero to ease all the pain.
My love for this frog is a powerful thing,
For the justice and freedom
his ribbit can bring

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

Donald Trump is not a king — and his administration is not above the law.

Today, the court confirmed what we all know: there is no credible evidence of a rebellion in the state of Illinois.

And no place for the National Guard in the streets of American cities like Chicago.

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

"After a few moments of laughter, the No Kings Coalition issued the following statement"

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2d

Sometimes we need a moment, but if you tune out completely, they win. Fascism doesn’t need your support, just your silence.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 2d

Mabel & I hope all our fellow Californians vote YES on Prop. 50!

#FightFireWithFire

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Caitlin McLean @caitcmclean.bsky.social · 2d

This is hilarious

Blythe Chadim @blythewrites.bsky.social · 3d

Give your office copy machine a little diddle. It needs it. And check out my latest piece @pointsincase.com
#comedy #funny #office #work
www.pointsincase.com/articles/a-p...

A Plea for Intimacy from the Forgotten Office Copy Machine

Just because you don't need me to print those big Excel spreadsheets anymore doesn’t mean I don’t want my buttons fingered regularly.

www.pointsincase.com

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 3d

Michigan Avenue right now.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 4d

10 days until the biggest peaceful protests in modern American history. A No Kings Day event is likely happening near you wherever you are. Please join us to show we won’t cower in response to Trump’s authoritarian takeover: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

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Caitlin McLean @caitcmclean.bsky.social · 4d

Shoutout to @indivisible.org in my new humor piece!

#Resist
#NoKings

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A Busy Mom’s Anti-Fascist To-Do List

Now we have to fight fascism in our spare time, on top of all the other shit we have to do? Ok, add it to the list.

thebelladonnacomedy.com

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 4d

“Never before have we issued a joint public warning like this. But the profound, immediate and unprecedented threat that Kennedy’s policies and positions pose to the nation’s health cannot be ignored.”

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.

We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 4d

This has nothing to do with crime. This is an attempt to crush political dissent.

Never before, in our entire 250 year history, has the military or immigration agents been used like this. It's dystopian, illegal, and it should stop.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d

If the National Governors Association chooses to remain silent, Illinois will have no choice but to withdraw from the organization.

We should be standing as one against the idea that Donald Trump can call up the National Guard against our will.

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Caitlin McLean @caitcmclean.bsky.social · 4d

1. Are you a mom/human being?

2. Are you also against fascism?

Then check out my first #humor piece published in the Belladonna 👇

The Belladonna Comedy @belladonnacomedy.bsky.social · 5d

“Now we have to fight fascism in our spare time, on top of all the other shit we have to do? Ok, add it to the list.” By @caitcmclean.bsky.social

Full piece: thebelladonnacomedy.com/a-busy-moms-...

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 6d

This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

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Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 5d

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson:

"Private establishments can partner with us to make it clear that private property is private property and ICE cannot enter establishments without a valid warrant ... If Congress will not check this administration, then Chicago will."

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

Having a hard time keeping up with things in your daily life?

World outside seems upside down?

No longer enjoying the same things you once did?

Future feels dark and scary?

You may be experiencing fascism. Fortunately, there’s a cure!

#GeneralStrike #Protest #Resist #CommunityDefense #MutualAid

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ACLU @aclu.org · 9d

BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.

Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.

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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 9d

No words.

Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · 9d

“Fuck them kids.”

That’s literally what an ICE agent said when ICE, the FBI et al. raided an apartment in Chicago, including with a Blackhawk helicopter, separated children from their parents, and zip-tied them to each other.

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"They was terrified. The kids was crying. People was screaming. They looked very distraught. I was out there crying when I seen the little girl come around the corner, because they was bringing the kids down, too, had them zip tied to each other," Watson said. "That's all I kept asking. What is the morality? Where's the human? One of them literally laughed. He was standing right here. He said, 'f*** them kids.'"

Watson said trucks and military-style vans were used to separate parents from their children. Other neighbors said agents destroyed property to get in the building.

"They had a big, 15-inch chainsaw with round blade on it, cutting this fence down," said witness Darrell Ballard. "We're under siege. We're being invaded by our own military."

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 9d

First Trump blackmailed universities into suppressing free speech. Now he’s bribing them with taxpayer dollars to enforce his agenda. Corruption and authoritarianism, plain and simple.

No university should cave to this blatantly unconstitutional coercion.

Trump offers top universities funds if they boost conservative ideas

Brown and MIT among nine schools told to back conservative views or risk losing federal support, sparking free speech fears

www.theguardian.com

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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 10d

Authors: You can now search the official Works List to confirm whether your books are part of the class and FILE your Claim Form to receive compensation.

Learn how: authorsguild.org/news/anthrop...

Is Your Book in the Anthropic Settlement Class? Find Out and File a Claim - The Authors Guild

The court granted preliminary approval of the settlement in Bartz v. Anthropic on September 25, 2025, and you can now search the official Works List to confirm whether your books are part of the class...

authorsguild.org

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