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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 1h

I started a bail fund in January. It’s only a matter of time….

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Daniel Vaughn @corbindallas58.bsky.social · 2h

Light'em up kids.

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Daniel Vaughn @corbindallas58.bsky.social · 2h

This too. Fax bombs are annoying AF

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 7h

In case you missed today's good news:

No Kings Protests Set To Break Records, JD Vance Gets Booed, While MIT and An 'Anti-Fascist Frog' Reject Trump’s Tyranny

When institutions say no, and protesters say never again

www.dworkinsubstack.com

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 2h

The university advised those on campus to seek shelter immediately and to not leave that secure location until given an all clear sign by Campus Police.

One dead and two injured in Alcorn State shooting

A shooting has been reported at Alcorn State University.

www.wlbt.com

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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Burkina Faso says it has refused a proposal from the Trump administration to accept deportees from the United States.

apnews.com/article/burk...

Burkina Faso rejects proposal to accept deportees from the US

Burkina Faso said it has refused a proposal from the Trump administration to accept deportees from the United States..

apnews.com

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 7h

Venezuela's government requested an emergency session of the UN Security Council focused on the U.S. military actions in recent weeks in the waters off the South American country. Caracas cited "mounting threats" from the U.S., which has conducted multiple military strikes on alleged drug boats

Venezuela asks U.N. for emergency meeting over U.S. military actions, saying it expects "armed attack" soon

Maduro's government expressed its expectation of an "armed attack" against Venezuela in "a very short time."

www.cbsnews.com

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 7h

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suffered another round of deep staff cuts late Friday, with disease detectives, outbreak forecasters, policy and data offices among those impacted, according to four sources with knowledge of the layoffs.

‘The damage is beyond repair’: The CDC faces another round of deep staff cuts | CNN

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suffered another round of deep staff cuts late Friday, with disease detectives, outbreak forecasters, policy and data offices among those impacted, ac...

www.cnn.com

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 7h

theconversation.com/trump-is-cut...

Trump is cutting funding to universities with large Hispanic student populations – here’s what to know

Hispanic-Serving Institutions enroll over 60% of all Hispanic undergraduates in the US and include large schools like Florida International University.

theconversation.com

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 7h

Rib-it. Rib-it

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 7h

I ASKED YOU YOUR FUCKING OPINION ABOUT WHO, IN A NUTSHELL, WOULD BE A BETTER CANDIDATE. YOU COULD HAVE SAID SANTA CLAUS. ALL YOU WANTED TO DO IS PROVE A POINT THAT DOESN’T MATTER. GROW UP. ADULTS ASK ADULTS THEIR OPINION THINGS. DOO BETTER. YOU ARE AN ASSHOLE.

Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 7h

Great. Me too. It can’t hurt and it’s virtual.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 7h

SMH. Never mind. It doesn’t pay to be nice and ask someone their thought, opinions, etc. Have a nice night. and.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 8h

Yes. There was.

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Jessica D. M. 🇺🇦 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇵🇦 🇬🇱 🪃 🟧 @jessicaperthwa.bsky.social · 8h

youtu.be/v3V1_KuaJDI?...

👉 No Kings – A Satirical Protest Anthem for Freedom and Democracy

YouTube video by John D. Cundle

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 8h

Look up what? I’m asking your opinion. I know who ran. I DONT LIVE IN VIRGINIA. I AM ASKING YOUR OPINION. YOUR THOUGHTS AS A RESIDENT. sometimes i don’t even know why I ask people their opinions and set myself up to engage with assholes. Sorry I cared about your opinion.

Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 8h

EVERY election has primaries. Bunch of candidates from the Democrat party run and chose the top Candidate. If you didn’t vote on June 17, 2025 for a candidate during your primaries in VA, you really don’t have much say.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 8h

I’m not a politician and you’re getting way too hostile over a legitimate question. I’m not from Virginia. I don’t know who was on the primary ballot. I list know she is the Democrat candidate for the general election. One more time, who do you think was a better candidate on the primaries?

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 8h

I meant, in the primaries.

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