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Union of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · 1d

Next Saturday Oct 18, millions of people across America will join together to send a clear message: We the people have the power. Find your local event today and raise your voice for the science, facts, and truth we need to counter the authoritarian overreach of President Trump and his enablers.

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power belongs to the people.

www.nokings.org

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Old Dog ❌👑 @olddogmjh.bsky.social · 1d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS NYC: Activism through Art” - sign up now to the opposition and join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS NYC: Activism through Art · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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Old Dog ❌👑 @olddogmjh.bsky.social · 1d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS NYC: Activism through Art” - sign up now to join the opposition and me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS NYC: Activism through Art · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

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Old Dog ❌👑 @olddogmjh.bsky.social · 1d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS NYC: Activism through Art” - sign up now to join the opposition and me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS NYC: Activism through Art · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

Old Dog ❌👑 @olddogmjh.bsky.social · 1d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS NYC: Activism through Art” - sign up now to join the opposition with me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS NYC: Activism through Art · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

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Old Dog ❌👑 @olddogmjh.bsky.social · 1d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS NYC: Activism through Art” - sign up now to join the opposition with me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS NYC: Activism through Art · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

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Old Dog ❌👑 @olddogmjh.bsky.social · 1d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS NYC: Activism through Art” - sign up now to join the opposition! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS NYC: Activism through Art · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

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Old Dog ❌👑 @olddogmjh.bsky.social · 1d

Oh the HORROR?

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 1d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Fortune @fortune.com · 2d

Moody’s Chief economist Mark Zandi exclusively told Fortune that 22 states are contracting and many lower- and middle-income households are “hanging on by their fingertips.” trib.al/f6XvAOU

Roughly half of US states are effectively in a recession and 'hanging on by their fingertips,' Moody's chief economist says | Fortune

Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi tells Fortune parts of America are already in recession, with 22 states contracting despite strong national GDP growth.

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Jimmy Kimmel Live @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social · 2d

Did Trump write the infamous Epstein birthday letter? You decide.

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Zack Ford @zackford.bsky.social · 3d

He said the already pretty loud part even louder.

Blanche Devereaux @gingerkap23.bsky.social · 3d

Miller oopsie doodled and said the quiet part out loud, talking about DT aka himself having “plenary authority”:

A plenary power or plenary authority is a complete and absolute power to take action on a particular issue, with no limitations

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Old Dog ❌👑 @olddogmjh.bsky.social · 3d

“Standing armies are dangerous to liberty.”
Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist Papers, 1787

Old Dog ❌👑 @olddogmjh.bsky.social · 3d

Trump promised to lower prices. Yet another promise broken!

Newsweek @newsweek.com · 4d

KPMG LLP found many companies are passing costs onto customers while adopting other strategic changes to cope with the duties.

Majority of Companies Hiking Prices to Cover Tariffs: KPMG

www.newsweek.com

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 6d

Old growth forests across the West are at risk of disappearing within 50 years. The Teakettle Experimental Forest is a tragic example in California.

‘All the trees are dead’: An ancient California forest has been wiped out

Old growth forests across the West are at risk of disappearing within 50 years. The Teakettle Experimental Forest is a tragic example in California.

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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 6d

Influencers like Erika Kirk encourage wifely submission and stay-at-home motherhood while managing bustling careers.

MAGA Christians Want Wives To Stay At Home — But There's An Ironic Hypocrisy

Influencers like Erika Kirk encourage wifely submission and stay-at-home motherhood while managing bustling careers.

www.huffpost.com

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Old Dog ❌👑 @olddogmjh.bsky.social · 6d

Stephen Miller accused of 'incitement to violence against judges' with new 'purge' comment

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Stephen Miller accused of 'incitement to violence against judges' with new 'purge' comment

U.S. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller Saturday was accused of "incitement to violence against judges."Miller, who has been accused of making his subordinates cry at work, took to socia...

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ACLU @aclu.org · 8d

We’re taking to the streets across the nation on October 18 to protest the Trump administration’s abuse of executive power.

Join us on October 6 at 8pm ET to make sure you’re prepared to protest safely. RSVP at aclu.org/KYRtraining_oct6

Black graphic with white and orange text: "Know your rights before you hit the streets. Virtual training, Monday, October 6 at 8:00 pm ET. We'll cover your rights when protesting, protest safety, and de-escalation training."

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Reuters Legal @legal.reuters.com · 8d

Since Donald Trump returned to office in January, SCOTUS has backed him at least in part in 21 of 23 emergency docket cases. In doing so, the court has expanded how it uses its emergency power, following at least six different legal paths to side with Trump, a Reuters analysis found reut.rs/4o4MidQ

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Old Dog ❌👑 @olddogmjh.bsky.social · 8d

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Every Breath You Take - The Police - Loop - Guitar, Drums, Saxophone

YouTube video by Nandi Bushell

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pgregg @p-gregg.bsky.social · 9d

I canceled my @washingtonpost.com subscription when Bezos intervened & stopped the endorsement of Harris. I took that money and subscribed to Marc Elias & other independent journalists.

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 10d

Here are the latest opinion pieces on the Washington Post and Democracy Docket websites. Please consider supporting independent, pro-democracy media by signing up for DD now. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 9d

Jane Goodall was my first childhood hero, as I loved animals as a kid and was inspired by her story. I still remember the National Geographic specials about her. RIP.

Jane Goodall reaches out and touches a small monkey.

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Tessa Stuart @tessastuart.bsky.social · 11d

John Roberts was part of the 3-judge panel presiding over Hamdan v. Rumsfeld while actively interviewing for a seat on the Supreme Court. He didn't recuse himself, didn't inform Hamdan's lawyers, and ruled in the Bush admin's favor the day before he interviewed with Bush himself.

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 11d

A new book lays out how John Roberts was pitching himself to George W. Bush for a Supreme Court seat at the same time he was presiding over a controversial case involving Bush's administration.

Exclusive excerpt: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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Politico @politico.com · 10d

“Could have been an email”: Officials are balking at Hegseth's generals meeting.

The last-minute gathering featured hundreds of senior military officials, who swear an oath to the Constitution, attending something more akin to a campaign rally.

‘Could have been an email’: Officials balk at Hegseth's generals meeting

The last-minute gathering featured hundreds of senior military officials, who swear an oath to the Constitution, attending something more akin to a campaign rally.

www.politico.com

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 13d

Kristi Noem has been widely criticized for slowing down FEMA’s response after natural disasters.

Texts and emails obtained by ProPublica point to an effective way to get help faster: have one of Noem’s big donors make the ask.

Kristi Noem Fast-Tracked Millions in Disaster Aid to Florida Tourist Attraction After Campaign Donor Intervened

The DHS chief has been widely criticized for slowing down FEMA’s response after natural disasters. Texts and emails obtained by ProPublica point to an effective way to get help faster: have one of Noe...

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Business Insider @businessinsider.com · 13d

Wealthy Americans may not be able to power the economy with spending as much as some people think, BCA Research says.

3 reasons the US can't count on wealthy Americans to keep the economy going strong

Wealthy Americans may not be able to power the economy with spending as much as some people think, BCA Research says.

www.businessinsider.com

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