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konaindivisible.bsky.social @konaindivisible.bsky.social · 8h

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The Conversation: U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda on shutdown; Fed. workers' pay

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda meets with Hawaiʻi's air traffic controllers, who are working without pay during the shutdown; Labor leader Randy Perreira responds to comments from the Trump administration that...

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konaindivisible.bsky.social @konaindivisible.bsky.social · 10h

Join your local protest!

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

Trump and Stephen Miller want us afraid. They want us divided. But we are building this movement together, across race, class, and geography, and we know that’s the only way to win.

We’re not backing down. We’ll see you in the streets on October 18.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

In the lead up to No Kings, we’re working with our partners on a number of Safety, Security, and De-escalation trainings. Sign up for an upcoming training, or catch up with the ones you’ve missed.

TRAININGS — No Kings

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

There is nothing an authoritarian fears more than peaceful, organized people power. That’s why the White House is now turning its sights on us. 🧵

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konaindivisible.bsky.social @konaindivisible.bsky.social · 1d

My thoughts exactly!

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Republicans in Congress strangely silent on the Argentina bailout to benefit Bessent’s friends.

It also helps you to avoid talking about it when you are never asked about it.

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konaindivisible.bsky.social @konaindivisible.bsky.social · 1d

When it's all said & done and we get through this fascist attack on our democracy, she will be recognized as one of the justices that fought to maintain the balance of power & to ensure that NO elected official above the law. Those that aided the fascist side will be remembered for that.
#SCOTUS

ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

Justice Sonia Sotomayor, born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, has been a steadfast advocate for our civil liberties throughout her career.

She's issued powerful dissents in support of abortion rights, protecting the 14th Amendment, defending immigrant communities, and more.

Photo of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, on top of the photo there is a quote attributed to her that reads "The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever."

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

Justice Sonia Sotomayor, born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, has been a steadfast advocate for our civil liberties throughout her career.

She's issued powerful dissents in support of abortion rights, protecting the 14th Amendment, defending immigrant communities, and more.

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Yvette Kay @digitalscorpio.bsky.social · 1d

Since 2021, nearly 23,000 books have been banned—proof that fear still wields a red pen. They’re trying to erase stories of race, identity, and love because they can’t erase the people who live them.

Read defiantly.
Share loudly.
Rebel with a book.
#BannedBooksWeek

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Yvette Kay @digitalscorpio.bsky.social · 1d

They banned A Clockwork Orange, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Wicked, Crank and many more because free minds scare them.
So read louder.
Share harder.
Pass the stories they’re desperate to erase.
Rebellion starts on the page.
#BannedBooksWeek

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Yvette Kay @digitalscorpio.bsky.social · 1d

What does it mean when a book is “banned”? From challenges to outright restrictions, censorship takes many forms—and it’s spreading fast. The ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom fights back every day.
#BannedBooksWeek social.demcast.com/s/aUN37VNI

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Yvette Kay @digitalscorpio.bsky.social · 1d

“War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.” – George Orwell, 1984

#BannedBooksWeek reminds us why stories like this matter. The ones they fear most are the ones that wake us up. What banned book lit a fire in you? Share in the comments😊

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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 1d

someone should tell Trump they don't give the Peace Prize to people who blow up boats and murder those on high seas nor to those who deploy military against their own people. NEVER.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais will not only determine the next steps for Louisiana’s congressional map, but could shape the future of redistricting cases nationwide.

No matter what, we'll continue fighting for fair representation.

‘The stakes are quite large’: US supreme court case could gut Voting Rights Act

Court’s decision in Louisiana v Callais could limit voters from challenging racial discriminatory districts

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Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · 1d

Trump using the executive branch to go after his political opponents. He wants to divide and conquer. We win by treating an attack on one like an attack on all.

Peter Sterne @petersterne.com · 1d

BREAKING: NY State AG Letitia James indicted by federal grand jury in Virginia www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...

Letitia James indicted by federal grand jury in Virginia

State Attorney General Letitia James has reportedly been indicted for alleged mortgage fraud.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 1d

BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted Attorney General Letitia James, the latest in a long list of brazen abuses of power by Trump in his ongoing attempts to weaponize our nation’s judicial system to settle personal vendettas, attack his political opponents, and silence his critics.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

All servicewomen serving in combat roles already have to meet stringent gender-neutral physical standards.

But Secretary Hegseth is intent on smearing those women as unqualified — and pushing all women out of military service.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Moves to Push Women Out of the Military

From eliminating the Pentagon’s gender advisory committee to misrepresenting women’s combat readiness, Hegseth’s record shows a clear campaign against women in uniform.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

I’m mildly surprised that Republican voters and America Firsters have bought Scott Bessent’s bullshit that American taxpayers aren’t shipping billions to Argentina to bail out the massive personal investments of Bessent’s friends. I guess loyalty to these crooks takes precedent.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

Letitia James is being criminally charged for the ‘crime’ of holding Trump accountable. This indictment is the clearest sign yet that Trump’s project isn’t just corruption — it’s monarchy. He’s using the power of the federal government to punish his public servants and protect himself.

New York Attorney General Letitia James charged in fraud case after pressure campaign by Trump

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been charged as part of a mortgage fraud investigation aggressively pushed by the Trump administration.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Edgy Schumer.

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konaindivisible.bsky.social @konaindivisible.bsky.social · 1d

#SmallVictories

ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

BREAKING: A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump from deploying federalized National Guard troops into Chicago.

This ruling reinforces what we already knew: It is illegal for the president to use manufactured emergencies to send soldiers into our cities.

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 1d

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 1d

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

All to cover up the Epstein files.

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