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Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · 27d

Your rights are not up for debate.The right to sue government officials for violating your constitutional rights is a crucial tool for accountability.Understand this power and use it to hold those in power accountable. #SueTheGovernment #LegalRights #Constitutionalism #Accountability #KnowYourRights

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · 28d

Your voice is a constitutional superpower. Use your First Amendment right to speak your mind, criticize the government, and hold power accountable without fear of reprisal. #FreeSpeech #FirstAmendment #SpeakOut #PowerOfVoice #LegalProtection

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · 28d

This is a crucial legal distinction. While hate speech is hateful, banning it is a slippery slope to censorship. The answer is not less speech, but more. #FreeSpeech #HateSpeech #SupremeCourt #LegalLesson #FightSpeechWithSpeech

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · 29d

The impeachment of Andrew Johnson reminds us that the Constitution is not just about laws; it's about norms. The Senate eventually acquitted him, but his behavior was still seen as a threat to the republic. #AndrewJohnson #Impeachment #Civility #ConstitutionalCrisis #PoliticalNorms

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Sep 20

When a government watches its people, it’s a sign of a society in decline. We must protect our right to privacy and resist the normalisation of surveillance. #SurveillanceState #PrivacyRights #Dissent #ProtectYourself #BigBrother

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Sep 19

Education is power. A democracy can only thrive when its citizens are informed, think critically, and participate actively in their government. #EducationIsPower #CivicEngagement #FightIgnorance #InformedCitizen #KnowledgeIsPower

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Sep 19

The Prague Spring is a powerful example of a non-violent resistance movement. It shows that even when a movement is defeated, the idea of freedom can never be killed. #PragueSpring #NonViolentResistance #Czechoslovakia #LessonsOfHistory #Hope

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Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Sep 18

The Reichstag Fire is a stark warning. A manufactured crisis can be used to justify a power grab. Stay vigilant, question official narratives, and defend your rights. #ReichstagFire #NaziGermany #HistoricalWarning #PowerGrab #CrisisLeadsToTyranny

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Sep 18

Power doesn't always come with a bang; sometimes it’s a whisper. Be wary of leaders who promise to "fix" everything by dismantling institutions. Democracy is built slowly, but can be destroyed in a moment. #DemocracyAtRisk #Authoritarianism #ProtectDemocracy #SlowErosion #RedFlags

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Sep 17

Einstein's words are a crucial distinction. Patriotism is love for your country; nationalism is an irrational belief in your country's superiority. We must choose patriotism over nationalism. #Nationalism #Patriotism #Einstein #InfantileDisease #ChooseWisely

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Sep 16

This is a crucial legal principle. The phrase "We the People" has been interpreted to mean "all people," not just citizens. This is a fundamental part of our commitment to human rights. #ConstitutionalRights #HumanRights #SupremeCourt #LegalEquality #JusticeForAll

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Sep 14

While our rights are sacred, they are not limitless. The courts often have to balance individual rights with the greater good. This is a key part of our legal system. #LegalLimits #ConstitutionalLaw #SupremeCourt #RightsAndResponsibility #Balance

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Sep 11

The Kent State shootings are a tragic reminder that the fight for freedom can be a dangerous one. We must remember the victims and continue their fight for a more peaceful and just world. #KentState #VietnamWar #StudentProtest #ViolenceAgainstDissent #NeverForget

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Sep 11

Violence is not the answer. Don't let them divide us. #gunviolence #2ndamendmentrights #secondamendment #gunreform

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Sep 7

⚖️ If agents board public transportation, you are not required to answer questions or show ID unless they have specific legal grounds. #KnowYourRights #CivicPower #defundICE #Linkinbio #viraltrend #trend #defenddemocracy

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Sep 5

The Fourteenth Amendment is a pillar of our democracy. It ensures that no one can be denied citizenship and rights based on where they were born. #FourteenthAmendment #BirthrightCitizenship #LegalProtection #Equality #CivilRights

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Sep 1

📢 The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. – Alice Walker
The time to stand is now. History remembers those who fought for justice. #WeThePeople#votersuppression #defenddemocracy #wethepeople #Standup #democrat #liberal

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Aug 30

Freedom isn't selective. True liberty means upholding human rights for every person, everywhere. Our fight for democracy is a fight for universal dignity and justice. #HumanRights #UniversalFreedom #FDR #DemocracyForAll #EqualityMatters

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Aug 28

Our nation was born from the fight against tyranny. The American Revolution's spirit of self-governance and liberty is a torch we must continue to carry and protect. #AmericanRevolution #SelfGovernance #LibertyAndJustice #FoundingPrinciples #ReclaimAmerica

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Aug 27

Democracy thrives on integrity and purpose from every citizen. It's not just about voting; it's about living with honesty and working towards a collective good. What's your purpose in upholding our republic? #TrueDemocracy #CivicVirtue #IntegrityMatters #PurposeDriven #ActiveCitizenship

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Aug 27

Fascism doesn't respect borders. Standing with democratic allies globally strengthens our collective ability to resist authoritarianism and promote freedom everywhere. #GlobalDemocracy #InternationalCooperation #AlliesForFreedom #HumanRightsAreGlobal #DemocracyWithoutBorders

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Aug 26

Defending free speech means protecting it even for ideas we disagree with, as long as they don't incite violence. This commitment is vital to distinguishing democracy from authoritarianism. #FreedomOfExpression #FreeSpeech #FirstAmendment #Chomsky #DemocraticPrinciples

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Aug 26

I remember watching the Berlin Wall fall. It was such a powerful moment, showing that even seemingly invincible walls can come down.

Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Aug 26

The fall of the Berlin Wall reminds us that even the most formidable walls of oppression can crumble under the weight of people's desire for freedom. Hope always prevails. #BerlinWall #FallOfCommunism #FreedomRising #PeoplePower #HopeForDemocracy

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Julie Can Do Hard Things @youcandohardthings.bsky.social · Aug 25

From lunch counters to freedom rides, the Civil Rights Movement showed the world the incredible power of non-violent resistance to injustice. Their courage continues to inspire us to stand up. #CivilRightsMovement #NonViolentResistance #DirectAction #FreedomFighters #LegacyOfCourage #knowyourrights