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50501 Info @the50501movement.bsky.social · 14h

Incredible turnout from #SanDiego and #Boston #NoKings

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 13h

As Californians take to the streets today to stand up against the President’s authoritarian playbook, I urge everyone to stay safe and demonstrate peacefully.

Don’t give in to his provocations. Our strength is in our unity and peace.

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Luciak @winston13.bsky.social · 19h

www.nokings.org

Wishing everyone a safe No Kings Day.

Stay vigilant. Know your rights. There’s good info on the No Kings site—don’t march uninformed.

This day isn’t just symbolic. It’s a living archive of resistance.

#NoKingsDay #KnowYourRights #LegacyInMotion

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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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 20h

Millions of people are taking a stand against the fascist Trump regime today.

If you are one of them, stay safe, stay vigilant, document everything, and let’s goooooo.

#3E #NoKings #50501Movement #indivisible #wearetheflood

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NO THRONES.
NO CROWNS.
NO KINGS.
SATURDAY, OCT 18

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Jeffries: "You've got Leavitt, who's sick, she's out of control. I'm not sure if she's just demented, ignorant, a stone cold liar, or all of the above. But the notion that an official WH spokesperson would say that the D Party consists of 'terrorists, violent criminals & undocumented immigrants'..."

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 1d

Trump’s not just lying anymore — he’s losing track of the lies.

From “med beds” and phantom Fox News reports to confusing the Jan 6 timeline, his decline isn’t just embarrassing, it’s dangerous.

open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...

The President in Decline: Trump’s Mind, His Myths, and the Machinery Around Him

He’s 79, impulsive, and increasingly detached from reality — but the people behind him may be the greater danger.

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 1d

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 1d

It may not be an even-numbered year, but democracy is on the ballot this fall. Voters nationwide will help determine who gets to vote, whether Republicans can rig the fight for control of Congress and more. Should you be heading out to the polls?👇

Key Contests This November That Will Shape the Future of Democracy

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Luciak @winston13.bsky.social · 1d

Are we beginning to see the tide turn? Not just opposition—but principled refusal, strategic pushback, and legacy-driven defense of rights.

Hold the line and keep showing up - presence is power.

#NoKings #StayStrong #TidesAreTurning

Luciak @winston13.bsky.social · 1d

The resistance is growing—and it's powerful to witness.

Nearly every major press agency refused to sign the Pentagon’s media agreement. The ACLU continues to challenge immigration bans in court. Democrats are holding firm on Medicare extensions. And the list of dissenters keeps expanding.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sued the Trump administration to block steep new fees in the H-1B visa program, alleging that Trump’s changes are illegal.

The new $100,000 visa fee violates the Immigration and Nationality Act, the business group argued.

Chamber of Commerce sues Trump to block $100,000 fee for H-1B visas

The powerful business group said a new $100,000 fee is “plainly unlawful” and will hurt American businesses.

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Luciak @winston13.bsky.social · 3d

www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Is it time for Canada to build its own car?

With U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to upend Canada’s automotive industry, some say it’s time for a homegrown solution. For The National, CBC’s Nick Purdon looks at what it would take to have...

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DMC ❌👑 @dcombes.bsky.social · 3d

📢TONIGHT, Wed, 10/15 at 7 PM ET.

ACLU's PROTEST SAFETY, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND DE-ESCALATION TRAINING

Learn how to protect yourself, your community, and stand up for your rights.
❌👑 #NoKings #Pinks

RSVP for link⬇️

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 4d

America needs a mass social movement—now—to save itself from autocracy, David Brooks argues.

America Needs a Mass Movement—Now

Without one, America may sink into autocracy for decades.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 4d

This is the face of the health care crisis in America.

It’s what I’m fighting to change.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4d

It looks like every media company in American that covers the Pentagon except OAN is refusing to sign Hegseth’s ultimatum.

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Luciak @winston13.bsky.social · 4d

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When Power Overreaches: The Gut Feeling That America Is Starting to Push Back

I admit I've made some bad predictions...but maybe not this time. Or maybe

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Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 5d

On October 18th, millions of brave Americans will stand up and peacefully protest against the authoritarian disease metastasizing under Donald Trump.

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. @gtconway.bsky.social

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 5d

You gotta give ‘em hop.

A tweet from the Anonymous account says, “Make sure the dude in the frog costume in Portland knows he's an icon.” The image is a stylized poster of a frog wearing a stars-and-stripes scarf with the word “HOP” below, in the style of the Obama “HOPE” poster.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 6d

The only violence I’ve been seeing in Portland is from the so-called Feds!!!

Keep sharing these videos; it’s evidence.

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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 7d

Colorado AG Phil Weiser (D) is calling on Coloradans to turn out en masse for Oct 18 demonstrations against President Trump’s use of the military in American cities. “Don’t be afraid,” Weiser said. “Don’t be afraid to show up.” #copolitics

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Luciak @winston13.bsky.social · 5d

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Before the Veil Drops: How Americans Are Sleepwalking into Authoritarian Rule

The Fog Before the Lock Clicks

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Luciak @winston13.bsky.social · 6d

They hold power in all three branches. And still—they stall, deflect, and blame.

This isn’t gridlock. It’s cowardice dressed as strategy.

The government isn’t broken. It’s being sabotaged by the very people sworn to uphold it.

George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 6d

Last I checked the GOP controls all branches of our government.

Tweet from MeidasTouch: “Wow that’s crazy. Who’s running the federal government?”
Below, Acyn’s tweet quotes Rep. Mike Johnson: “If you look at polling, people’s faith in the federal government is at an all-time low. Why? Because they don’t see that it’s being done well.”
A C-SPAN screenshot shows Johnson speaking with another man standing beside him.

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Luciak @winston13.bsky.social · 7d

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#NoKings #NoKingsDay #WeThePeople #ReclaimDemocracy

In America, There Are No Kings - Only Courts

The law is slow, but it remembers. Even in delay, the reckoning waits, and justice will come.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 9d

Donald Trump is not a king — and his administration is not above the law.

Today, the court confirmed what we all know: there is no credible evidence of a rebellion in the state of Illinois.

And no place for the National Guard in the streets of American cities like Chicago.

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Luciak @winston13.bsky.social · 9d

Trump showed up late and claimed the spotlight.

Let’s not be fooled by a fooler.

Peace isn’t a trophy—it’s a collective reckoning.

And remember: it’s not over until justice is more than a headline.

#ResistDistortion #HopeForRealPeace