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Roland

@rolandwall.bsky.social

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Evacuee from other place, seeking the 1/2 of America that doesn't support felons and racists. Environmental science guy, Philly by day, Delaware by night.

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Roland @rolandwall.bsky.social · May 10

"THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman."

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𝕃𝕦𝕜𝕚𝕦𝕞 @americanmanifesto.news · 5h

I agree 💯. Anyone compromising with the fascists is essentially helping them. Did you know Trump’s plan could brand ICE protests as 'insurrection'? This analysis says governors must declare emergencies and arm the National Guard before the federal narrative takes over.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 7h

Friends — something dramatic has happened over the last two weeks.

Sunday thought: the big Reveal

Friends,

robertreich.substack.com

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Ari Cohn @aricohn.com · 22h

Some weirdo on Twitter has been absolutely melting down for like 36 straight hours because I posted:

When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.

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Coca Resists 💙 @cdp4nature.bsky.social · 1d

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Ty Ross @cooltxchick.bsky.social · 1d

I am over giving them grace or the benefit of the doubt. 2016, maybe. Even 2020 (though less), but 2024? Naw, not happening. They knew exactly who he was, who he wasn’t, and who they voted for. He spoke to their true hearts and souls. They didn’t care then, nor do they now. They wanted permission

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BeSeriousUSA 🐝 @beserioususa.bsky.social · 1d

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David Earl Williams III @dewforpolitics.bsky.social · 2d

Actor Robert De Niro: “Now we have a would-be king — King Donald the First. Fuck that. I’m Robert De Niro, and I’m asking you to stand up and be counted in the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18.

🔗 RSVP & Find an Event Near You:
www.nokings.org

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Chelle M., PhD @drchellem.bsky.social · 1d

Being anti-fascist is American. We are all #antifa.

youtu.be/pLo5BgzXWtc?si

Call Me Antifa – A Patriotic Protest Anthem for Freedom, Justice, and Love

YouTube video by The Resistance

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Roland @rolandwall.bsky.social · 1d

Ok, so it's a sudsy faux-country ballad with political lyrics, but will admit it made me a little emotional. Worth a listen, I think, for all of us trying to make sense of things:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLo5...

Call Me Antifa – A Patriotic Protest Anthem for Freedom, Justice, and Love

YouTube video by The Resistance

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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 1d

Entering the Anne Frank stage of the administration I see

Sophie Sherry @sophiesherry.bsky.social · 2d

During a military-style raid on a building in Chicago’s South Shore, one resident heard a knock on his door.   It wasn’t the feds — it was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for help.

He let them hide in his unit for the next 3 days.

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’

During the Sept. 30 raid one tenant protected a terrified girl and her mom. Remnants at the complex, including a detailed map of all the units, offer clues to what authorities may have known before th...

chicago.suntimes.com

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Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 1d

I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.

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Orpheus Condescending @maryscottoconnor.com · 1d

I'm protesting now while it's still legal.

And when it's illegal, I'm protesting then, too.

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Democrats Organizing For America @democratsofa.bsky.social · 2d

It was a bogus tip, but the homeowner said they could look around but his dog was aggressive, so he locked it in the bathroom.
When he went to get ID, agents opened the door the dog defended his home and they KILLED IT.

100% avoidable and did I mention- it was the wrong address!

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Roland @rolandwall.bsky.social · 1d

Okay, not exactly my style of music, but definitely my new favorite song.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLo5...

Call Me Antifa – A Patriotic Protest Anthem for Freedom, Justice, and Love

YouTube video by The Resistance

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Jeet Heer @jeetheer.bsky.social · 2d

Lessons from Portland. www.thenation.com/article/acti...

Portland's Dancing Protesters Are Showing Us How to Stand Up to Trump

The president wants us to be afraid. These activists are clowning him instead.

www.thenation.com

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Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social · 2d

Protesters in Portland are giving these clowns the level of respect they deserve

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 3d

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

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Ken Klippenstein @kenklippenstein.bsky.social · 2d

Letitia James and James Comey have the best lawyers on earth and will almost certainly be fine. The fact that there’s a zillion stories about them and virtually none about NSPM-7 - which affects countless ordinary people - really says something about who the media writes for

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Roland @rolandwall.bsky.social · 2d

Feels like something we shall all be paying a helluva lot more attention to.

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 3d

Whether it’s Donald Trump saying J.B. Pritzker should be in jail or Donald Trump being convicted of 36 felonies but not going to jail because the American people re-elected him as president, both sides have been linked to jail time.

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Roland @rolandwall.bsky.social · 3d

Does this guy do anything other than sit and babble at reporters? Hold grudges, apparently, and plot revenge for every slight. Every other POTUS, even the bad ones, kept up long days of actually, you know, working.

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Sam Bagenstos @sbagen.bsky.social · 3d

And maybe share yesterday's NYT piece by @himself.bsky.social along with it: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o...

Opinion | Where Trump Is Vulnerable and How to Act on It

www.nytimes.com

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Sam Bagenstos @sbagen.bsky.social · 3d

I am really glad that @jeremymberg.bsky.social wrote this. Everybody who cares about science, and about knowledge generation and civil society generally, should read and share with their favorite administrator.

Deafening Quiet from the Scientific Establishment
open.substack.com/pub/donmoyni...

Deafening Quiet from the Scientific Establishment

Leaders are underestimating the risks of not fighting back

open.substack.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Schiff: "You begin to wonder -- do they believe they have the authority by putting some groups on a list, even domestic groups, to use lethal force against them, with no trial, no due process, no nothing? The reality is we can't rule that out."

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🌹Weegie 🍀 @onefussyone.bsky.social · 3d

Chicago ain't gonna take y'all sitting down.
Neither is Seattle if they come here (try us).
Same for Portland.
This shit stops when enough of us say no.

www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMSAxRov/

live protest right now in Chicago @creator search insights @TikTok @Karoline Leavitt @President Donald J Trump #Trump #fypシ゚viral #trending #protest #chicago

TikTok video by I AM LIVEWIRE🔍

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Fierce Audacity @mine4me.bsky.social · Sep 11

I just saw a comment that said "I don't support what happened to Charlie, but Charlie supported what happened to Charlie."

THAT ... that's what I've been trying to put into words.

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