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West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 2h

I haven't been talking about my own stuff because I don't do that but if you noticed a difference lately, there IS one. Sorry about that. And it may continue for a bit.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Appeals court bars Trump from deploying National Guard in Illinois

The appeals court weighed in after a federal judge, concluding that it was “likely to lead to civil unrest,” barred the president from deploying troops in and around Chicago.

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West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 2h

It IS! It IS illegal for the president and his family to benefit! Note that Congress is benefiting too!
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🦋MOM🦋 @momcjl.bsky.social · 9h

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 2h

Does airplane mode protect?
Does turning it off protect?

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 2h

This is bull! This is illegal search!!
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 10h

ICE spent $800K on vans with stingray tech that collects data from all nearby phones, even yours. These devices mimic cell towers to track locations and intercept communications. Oversight and transparency are needed now.

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 2h

These generations will stop patronizing your "news" if you continue to become propoganda machines!

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Nurse RoRo @nurseroro.bsky.social · 1d

Dear WH Press Corp
You should be ashamed of yourself.
Start demanding answers. Portland isn’t on fire. Chicago isn’t at war. Seattle isn’t thanking him.
ANTIFA isn’t assaulting ICE agents
Hold him accountable for the lies.
Refuse to ask anything else until he answers these.
Demand the proof

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 2h

WTG CHICAGO!
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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 13h

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 2h

I <3 them
So much!!
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 10h

Portland 🔥

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 3h

This is our LAST ATTEMPT AT A FREE AMERICA! Call your legislators - hell, call ALL legislators, all states!! Remind them that they work for us! That we have a country worth saving and a U.S. constitution worth saving!
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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 4h

Trump’s first months back in office have tested the limits of presidential power.

Now, the Supreme Court seems ready to erase many of those limits — embracing the “unitary executive theory”, a Republican idea from the 1980s that could make the presidency all-powerful.

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The Supreme Court is headed toward a radically new vision of unlimited presidential power

Recent rulings indicate that the high court is leaning toward expanding the type of presidential power that is more emblematic of dictatorship than democracy.

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West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 3h

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 10h

It’s the Feds making Portland look like a war zone— not the protesters.

And honestly, these protesters are brilliant. They’re flipping the whole authoritarian cosplay on its ass!

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 12h

Last one for a bit folks...
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Emily Galvin-Almanza @galvinalmanza.bsky.social · 17h

Seriously, Judges *do no do things like this*

They don't give their opinion to the media

They don't criticize how SCOTUS works

This is them breaking the emergency glass, folks
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders

www.nytimes.com

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 12h

Keep fighting! Take breaks! Tap other's in! #Resist!
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13h

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 12h

Trump is keeping Americans from getting access to #covid vaccines and tests... meanwhile, he got his covid vaccine today! #hypocrite #republicans and #gop!
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West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 12h

#Ice detention center in #ElPaso Tx
Raw sewage, poisoned, dirty food & water, as #republicans who PUBLICLY proclaim #JesusChrist continue to violate Jesus' teachings (they use it only for votes!) Stand up! #resist! Call legislators and demand change! (202) 224-3121! Send aid
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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 12h

🚨🚨🚨Hunger strike at concentration camp in El Paso because a staff member told detainees that the food may have been responsible for the camps most recent death. 1/2

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 12h

Regardless of Trump's gaslighting - the fact is that Trump & republicans have the majority and instigated the #governmentshutdown. They are doing so to take #Americans' #healthcare! Just listen for yourself here or research for yourself! #resist the lies & raise awareness! bsky.app/profile/sand...

Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 17h

Our job is not to throw 15 million people off health care and double insurance premiums for more than 20 million.

Our job is not to shutter community health centers, nursing homes and rural hospitals.

Our job is to fix a broken system and guarantee health care to all.

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 12h

As noted, more than HALF OF ALL government shutdown days have occurred under Trump! He's literally wielding the office as if he's a king / dictator - including squashing the #epsteinfiles, disabling government agencies, cutting #jobs, and giving Qatar a #Idaho military base!
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Steve Hofstetter @stevehofstetter.bsky.social · 20h

More than half of ALL government shut down days in the history of America have come under just one president.

Simply put, the man is a terrible leader.

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 12h

Great job helping one another and executing peaceful resistance, #Chicago!
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 17h

People are SHOWING OUT for today’s Protect Rogers Park ICE protest at Clark and Lunt!

There are a lot of great resources here:
- sign making
- school watch group chats
- ICE Watch newsletters
- KYR posters
- and more!

Drop by before 3!!

A perspective of a crowd that is at least 150 that is protesting ICE.

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 12h

Holy crap!
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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 15h

This isn’t about politics; it’s about ownership of the scoreboard. When the scoreboard changes owners, the game changes. The sale no one voted on...and why you should care.🔥👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 12h

The #nationalguard is meant to help their respective states in times of emergency. It is a sad day when they obey illegal orders from Trump versus properly serving their station! It is illegal for our fine military men and women to obey illegal orders! Let us seek peace!
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 15h

Texas is preparing emergency resources for wildfires and floods. The Texas National Guard should be THERE — not in Illinois.

We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.

Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of growing wildfire threat, flood risk in Texas

With expected growing wildfire danger across Texas and the potential for a flood risk this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott is activating more state emergency response resources Friday.

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West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 13h

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17h

Cartoon by John Deering.

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 13h

This is expressly illegal and no president has ever done this! As the republicans allow for him to continue in this vein, wasting BILLIONS in taxpayer dollars, Trump is trying to distract from real issues such as the #affordablecareact ( #aca) and the #epsteinfiles!
www.axios.com/2025/10/10/t...

These are the agencies Trump is purging during the shutdown

Thousands are being let go from agencies overseeing health care, the environment and education.

www.axios.com

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 13h

More than that (apologies if it's already been said): Diane Keaton paved the way for women's equality exemplifying knowledgable, strong, independent and capable women on and off the screen - informing our culture for millions of women and their loved ones!

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West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 19h

He threatened to invade/annex Greenland, threatened Panama, created a "Department of War", broke laws to unleash troops on what he calls "the enemy within" (Americans): any who oppose him. He violates the Geneva convention sending agents to kidnap, torture, and maime!
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JOY2U2 🤣👀💋🦋🍒🍷🌈✒️🏳️‍🌈♥️ @lookingforjoy.bsky.social · 1d

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 19h

HOW MUCH it is costing #Americans for Trump to sue his political & personal targets? Lawsuits cost money! So we have a gold ballroom and a Congress getting full pay and benefits for another shutdown during a Trump presidency... who's paying the bills?! We are! #Resist!
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Andrew Levesque @andrewlevesque.bsky.social · 19h

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

The mortgage fraud case against Letitia James is ‘bupkis’, experts say

‘Are you really going to believe the attorney general of New York would commit this over $600 a year?’ says one lawyer

www.theguardian.com

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West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 19h

(2 of 2). If animals, insects can have a knowing and an instinct in matters that can't be documented but is evident, passed on genetically, why is it so abominable in a human being?
Additionally... to have this false dichotomy that this knowing is ALL women have? No! We can have both! And we do!

West Coast SW @westcoastsw.bsky.social · 19h

I fail to see why women cannot have both! One reason that women have that deep knowledge and knowing (and not ALL women do, but arguably some do and there is evidence for this) is due to the fact that they have been the caregivers and healers across much of the world for generations! (pls see next)