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Kevin Gannon (now a Moo Deng fan account) @thetattooedprof.bsky.social · 1d

Case in point: the South isn't perfect (no region is), but folks would do well to remember that gerrymandering and voter suppression make our region look redder than it actually is. NY gave us Trump and CA gave us Reagan. Regional politics aren't simple, and writing places off can't be the move rn.

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 1d

Take note of all these people turning out for protests in small towns in red states.

Remember them the next time you’re inclined to write an area off because “they voted for this.”

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Micah @rincewind.run · 1d

this is why I think the admin spending all week yelling about a “hate America” rally was stupid

anyone who tunes in gets to see funny signs, joyful crowds and shit like “an enormous constitution being carried to the White House”

this is a crowd that loves America and wants it to be better

Alejandro Alvarez @aletakesphotos.bsky.social · 1d

Giant copy of the Constitution being carried down Pennsylvania Avenue.

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✨CHELLE D☯GGO✨(she/they) @chelledoggo.bsky.social · 1d

my prayers and love go out to everyone at the protests today.

for personal reasons, i can't really go to protests. but seeing everyone out there is warming my heart and giving me a tiny inkling of hope.

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Toon Brains 🎃 @cartoonbrains.bsky.social · 1d

Even with the shit going on here I still would advise not going back to Twitter. Not just because its a garbage toilet but people are literally taking artists art and putting it through Musk's AI to make offensive shit with it.

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 1d

#NOKINGS

New York City, NY

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Starfish Who Can’t Think Something Witty @irhottakes.bsky.social · 1d

I support NATO expansion for Ukraine and Bisexuals.

The bisexual and Ukrainian flags at No Kings.

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hypoallergenic bobcat alternative @noghiri.bsky.social · 1d

actual good advice here

ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

If you're taking to the streets to protest today, know your rights.

"KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS
You don’t need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don’t need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you’re not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.
When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.
If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.
If you get stopped by the police, ask if you’re free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.
If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don’t sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.
If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney — no matter your citizenship or immigration status."

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Molly Ploofkins @mollyploofkins.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings Day Oct. 18 — Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protesters assemble in Times Square, chanting, “Trump must go now!”

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Alejandro Alvarez @aletakesphotos.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings protest kicking off in Washington, D.C. Here’s the view down Pennsylvania Avenue from near the front. Street is totally packed for blocks.

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Gwen C. Katz @gwenckatz.bsky.social · 1d

I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.

The Obama Hope poster, but it's a frog and it says "Hop"

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 1d

MSNBC Grandmas in Skechers seamlessly reclaiming the frog from 4chan Nazis in about six weeks has gotta be the political upset of the century.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

Caturday meets No Kings day.

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Dan Nguyen @dancow.bsky.social · 1d

hit him where it hurts 🫡

man with a cardboard sign saying “you sucked in home alone 2”

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Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 1d

the US government has arrived on bluesky

4 panel comic

Panel 1: A group of people just having a lovely time. Everyone is laughing

Panel 2: An absolute Federal Agent appears in the middle of the group laughing like an obnoxious robot

Panel 3: The group quickly disperses, leaving the gross creepy agent by himself

Panel 4: The agent touches his ear and says “arrest their moms”

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Mew Mew Rammy (mostly ia) @thegothcatgirl.bsky.social · 1d

I think this post here really sums up my viewpoint. I throw a lot of shade at America, but when I do, it's entirely towards the messy political and government systems.

Micah @rincewind.run · 1d

this is why I think the admin spending all week yelling about a “hate America” rally was stupid

anyone who tunes in gets to see funny signs, joyful crowds and shit like “an enormous constitution being carried to the White House”

this is a crowd that loves America and wants it to be better

Alejandro Alvarez @aletakesphotos.bsky.social · 1d

Giant copy of the Constitution being carried down Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Vince D. Monroy @vincedmonroy.bsky.social · 1d

This is the No Kings Protest clip of the day!

HAPPENING NOW: Aerial coverage of a MASSIVE CROWD peacefully protesting and marching down the streets of NYC to protest Donald Trump and his administration’s actions and policies.

Just look at that turnout!!!

📍New York City, NY

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Johnny Appleweed @thejohnnyappleweed.bsky.social · 1d

I went to No Kings and met a fellow unicorn.

#NoKings
@ofthebraveusa.bsky.social

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geoffrey, 💀 mode @parsnip.bsky.social · 1d

all my homies hate the president of the united states

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

NO TROOPS ON OUR STREETS

Someone on a city street in a crowd holds up a sign that says "The only guard I want to see in Chicago" with a drawing of Michael Jordan in a Bulls jersey.

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 1d

A gentleman holds up a “no dictators” sign next to Pikachu and Cartman

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 1d

frog and chewbacca dance to brass solidarity band, the band formed by community members around george floyd square, at no kings minneapolis

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Cen Galdre @cengaldre.com · 1d

folks can complain about the effectiveness of scheduled orderly mass protest but to think about it another way its the closest thing we have to the opening scene of A Muppet Christmas Carol where all the muppets sing "there goes Mr. Dipshit, there goes Mr. Ass" to Scrooge and it clearly bothered him

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve seen just one counter-protester at No Kings San Diego. He’s got a Trump 2024 flag and this guy has been following him around for probably an hour playing Benny Hill and circus music.

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rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 1d

I haven't had the capacity to keep up with moderation lists for a bit, but this one is really obvious, so I'm stealing some energy from Future Me: a list for the extremely obvious wave of inauthentic accounts following today's newly-created US gov accounts

bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Jeremy Zoss @jzossmpls.bsky.social · 1d

The most Minnesotan protest sign. #NoKings

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