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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 7h

Soon it will be show us your papers. This must stop.

A tweet by James Surowiecki replying to David J. Bier. Surowiecki asks, “Where in the Immigration and Nationality Act does it say that US citizens have to prove that they're citizens or else be arrested?” The quoted tweet by Bier reads, “ICE agents to US citizen: Turn around or you're getting the dog,” accompanied by a photo of a man wearing a face mask and standing near vehicles at night.

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Nick Knudsen @nickknudsenus.bsky.social · 8h

If this doesn’t happen, it’s an injustice.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 8h

"Authoritarianism, it's a cancer. The symptoms are here, today... We thought it couldn't happen here... and now the disease is growing, metastasizing in America. But there is a cure—it requires you. On October 18, Americans will stand up, peacefully, for what makes America, America." nokings.org

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Lynne Hoffman-Zimmer @lynnehoffmanzimmer.bsky.social · 14h

Fuckers!

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 14h

Today, House Republicans will take their 70th day off with pay in the last 82 days.

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SteveTank @stevetank.bsky.social · 13h

“The church cannot be silent”

AgainstFascists @againstfacists.bsky.social · 14h

STAND UP FOR JESUS YOU CHRISTIANS

Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 16h

Pope Leo says that American bishops need to be more vocal and support migrant communities from being abducted by ICE in US cities

"Important that we as church give a message of hope in the midst of these horrible struggles, what's going on in some cities in the US"

"The church cannot be silent"

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💙🦋LC 4 Democracy🖕🐸🖕 Peace☮️Joy😊Love💙 @cotol17.bsky.social · 14h

Good for him! Thats a great idea for musicians. There are plenty of other platforms to have their music available. He went up a notch in my book!!

Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 14h

Neil Young is pulling his music from Amazon, criticizing Jeff Bezos’ support for Trump, and urging fans to buy local and avoid big corporations.
people.com/neil-young-s...

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SteveTank @stevetank.bsky.social · 13h

No Kings

LyndaGood @lyndagood.bsky.social · 13h

People are coming to the “No Kings” rally not out of anger, but out of love for their children, their communities, and the promise of a democracy that listens. A teacher brings her kids to show them courage.

They're calling it a "Hate America" Rally

Rubbish. We’re rallying on Saturday because we LOVE America

robertreich.substack.com

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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 14h

Go Portland♥️🐸

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

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 1d

🚨🚨🚨WA Governor Bob Ferguson responds to a letter he received from AG Pam Bondi in which she threatened to place him in jail. 🧯He is on fire! 1/2

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DemCast USA @demcast.com · 2d

Senator Bernie Sanders has a message for Speaker Johnson.

The No Kings Rally on October 18 is not a "hate America" rally.
It's a rally of millions of people who believe in American freedom.

Go to nokings.org and find a location near you to join the movement, 10/18.

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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 2d

Of course he did, because they don't actually believe the anti-vaxx bullshit they peddle.

CNN @cnn.com · 2d

President Donald Trump received a Covid vaccine and flu shot during his visit to Walter Reed Medical Center on Friday, his physician said in a memo released by the White House.

Trump received Covid vaccine and flu shot during second physical of the year | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump received a Covid vaccine and flu shot during his visit to Walter Reed Medical Center on Friday, his physician said in a memo released by the White House.

www.cnn.com

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Lynette Matthis @oakidoaki.bsky.social · 3d

Mike Johnson preaching shit cuz he knows he's on the wrong side of the fence! Mike, it ain't working!

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 3d

Mike Johnson is now calling #NoKings a "hate America rally"

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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 2d

First there was the Portland Cop threatening to arrest an ICE agent if they drive their truck through a crowd.

Now the General of the Oregon National Guard says if they get called up they will protect the protesters.

People are fed up!

Oregon general’s testimony that National Guard troops ‘will be protecting any protesters’ gains traction online

Brigadier General Alan R. Gronewold made the comments to state lawmakers Sept. 30, and they drew notice on social media this week.

www.oregonlive.com

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SteveTank @stevetank.bsky.social · 2d

Portland’s strategy

George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 2d

So “antifa” is really “inflata” and is a bunch of people protesting in blow up costumes.

Tweet from Meidas_Charise Lee: “THIS IS THE COOLEST WAR ZONE EVER! Portland’s strategy… maybe if we act weird enough they’ll leave!”
Attached is a photo of people in colorful inflatable costumes dancing or moving playfully at night.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 2d

Your creativity is needed for the resistance! 🐸🐸🐸

#PDXFrog #FrogsOnTheFrontlines #50501Movement #PeoplesMovement

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

On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.

I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.

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SteveTank @stevetank.bsky.social · 2d

Sandieglo @sandieglo.bsky.social · 2d

SteveTank @stevetank.bsky.social · 2d

No Kings 10.18

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 2d

No Kings,
For the love of America.

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 ...

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John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 2d

# of times the Bible forbids/demands penalties for abortion- 0
# of times the Bible justifies keeping out immigrants-0
# of times Jesus condemns homosexuality-0
# of times the Bible addresses poverty, justice and compassion for the poor- over 2,000
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Separa...