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An unofficial account dedicated to the #50501 movement in Connecticut. Check in here for future demonstrations, boycotts, strikes and major news.

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50501 Connecticut @50501connecticut.bsky.social · Feb 24

Here's a handy meet-up page for #50501Protests and other demonstrations and #resistance activities in the state of #Connecticut

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Central CT For Democracy 2025 | Meetup

Let's work together to protect our Constitution and our rights as Americans: "We the People ...One Nation... With Liberty and Justice for All!"We are STRONGER TOGETHER!We'll use peaceful means such as...

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50501 Connecticut @50501connecticut.bsky.social · 1d

Gee, I wonder if this is why we’re seeing an uptick in mass-shootings and other domestic terrorist attacks.

informationbank.bsky.social @informationbank.bsky.social · 1d

Feeling safer now that Trump is president? I didn't think so .....

Nearly half of FBI agents in major offices reassigned to immigration enforcement

Data shows a stunning shift in law enforcement priorities that has raised public safety concerns

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pamctabu.bsky.social @pamctabu.bsky.social · 4d

Every single state protested on 6/14, including Connecticut! Shoutout to Hartford and New Haven, both of which you can see in this video! I want to see you on 10/18! #NoKings #50501Movement

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#NewHaven #Hartford #Connecticut

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On June 14th, 2025, over five million people protested against the Trump Administration's blatant disregard for the constitution. 50 states. 2000 cities. They…

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Indivisible Middlesex CT @indivisiblemiddxct.bsky.social · 3d

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Indivisible Middlesex CT @indivisiblemiddxct.bsky.social · 3d

This Saturday - songs of resistance (including some Stevie from the piano by yours truly and two brand new songs with Stankeye Jones and the Vagabond Librarians) here in Middletown with a remarkable lineup of musicians.

Reservations are approaching full, but they're not there yet . . .

Melt, resistance through art. Indivisible Middlesex Ct

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Westcountrybird @racheljs.bsky.social · 7d

Always remembered on 4th October. The anniversary of the Battle Of Cable Street.
In October 1936 Sir Oswald Mosley planned a highly provocative march of his British Union of Fascist blackshirts through predominantly Jewish Stepney. East Enders, Catholic dockers alongside Jewish tailors,

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Ben Silverstein ❌👑 @bensilverstein.bsky.social · 8d

The third largest company in the world capitulating without a fight in a move that assists the most brutal part of the Trump regime. I hope employees rise up over this.

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Apple removes ICEBlock app after criticism from Trump administration

Apple said Thursday it is removing an app that allows users to share information about sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, which the head of ICE had criticized

www.yahoo.com

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50501 Connecticut @50501connecticut.bsky.social · 8d

America as not a democracy. It is a hybrid regime slipping towards full dictatorship.

Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · 8d

It is WILD how popular this Dem demand is. 92% of Dems, 82% of Independents, 70% of normal Republicans, 57% of MAGAs!

Chart showing popularity of ACA tax credit extension.

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 8d

Remember when MAGA cheered this image? Biden never declared them terrorists. He didn’t strip their schools of funding, defund their energy projects, or censor their speech. He didn’t post lame AI videos. He just did his job, invested in their states, and governed for everyone.

Dumb MAGA truck decal where Biden is tied up

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50501 Expats UK @50501expatsuk.bsky.social · 8d

Tell your governor absolutely no collaboration with the gestapo!

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 8d

What we just saw: state police not only assisting federal agents with crowd control out here, but also protester arrests.

All morning, this has been a nonviolent demonstration. Have not seen a single crime from this crowd (not that that would excuse the brutality).

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Resistbot @resist.bot · 10d

🖋️ “Impeach Hegseth NOW. He is urging war crimes & illegal acts by our troops” hit 100 signers!

💬 Text SIGN PGKHYC to 50409

Impeach Hegseth NOW. He is urging war crimes & illegal acts by our troops

Text SIGN PGKHYC to 50409 — Impeach Hegseth now. His speech today was dangerous and alarming. He was asking our armed forces to break the law: he encouraged US soldiers to commit war crimes against US citizens on U.S. soil. That would meet the definition of treason, right? He also urged the military to blindly follow political and illegal orders. I am appalled. You should be too. His speech was grossly authoritarian, and puts our national security and individual freedom at risk. How long are you going to tolerate the shredding of the constitution by those who swore to uphold it? Hegseth needs to be removed now.

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Ben Silverstein ❌👑 @bensilverstein.bsky.social · 10d

Hey, don’t call the guy who told generals to use American cities for target practice a “fascist.” That’s violent language.

Trump says US cities should be military training grounds - BBC News

The US president warned military leaders of a "war from within", and signals they will be tasked with intervening.

www.bbc.com

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John D ❌👑 @everythingisjake.bsky.social · 10d

The people are united, and support our Federal Workers as well.

This shutdown can roll right into a general strike.

Enough is enough.

We want our democracy back.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 10d

Just gonna give this one more go. Can anyone help tag some youth leaders?

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 16d

Okay this might be a crazy idea but… what what if when the gov shuts down on Oct 1 students walk out of school, and everyone who can calls out of work.

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 10d

Ever give a speech so bad The NYT runs a callout asking generals and admirals if they’re quitting? Pete Hegseth has.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 10d

Let’s be clear: Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans forced a government shutdown tonight.

Rather than address the health care crisis that they created just earlier this year, they refuse to come to the table and do their jobs.

What happened to the art of the deal?

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50501 Connecticut @50501connecticut.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you @chrismurphyct.bsky.social

www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

Sen. Chris Murphy sends funds to anti-Trump organizing groups

The Connecticut Democrat has distributed nearly $1 million this year to groups organizing against the Trump administration.

www.nbcnews.com

50501 Connecticut @50501connecticut.bsky.social · 11d

We are facing an epidemic of stupidity.

CTNewsJunkie @ctnewsjunkie.bsky.social · 12d

Connecticut Vaccine Access Panel Disrupted By Hostile Crowd #ctnewsjunkie #ctpolitics

Connecticut Vaccine Access Panel Disrupted By Hostile Crowd

An anti-vaccine crowd of several dozen, some carrying signs accusing the scientists on the panel of ignoring science and mocking Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani’s appearance, disrupted the session repeatedly.

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50501 Connecticut @50501connecticut.bsky.social · 12d

His numbers are even worse when you look at the percentage of people who “Strongly Disapprove” to “Strongly Approve”.

Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 12d

Repeat after me: people hate this mad king shit

Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 12d

Media and Dems are still getting this badly wrong: Trump is deeply unpopular! Recent approval numbers:

38-54 (Quinnipiac)
39-60 (AP)
40-56 (Gallup)
41-58 (Reuters)
39-56 (Economist)

On the pod, @lakshya.splitticket.org explains these numbers brilliantly. Listen:
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NH 50501 Movement @nh50501.bsky.social · 12d

Hands off Portland! #nh50501 #nhpolitics #50501Movement

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12d

Stephen Miller has been lying to Donald Trump about what's happening in Portland because Stephen Miller knows that Donald is dumb enough to believe anything.

Mister.Nobody @ytregaws.bsky.social · 13d

LOL

"I spoke to the governor, she was very nice. But I said, 'Well wait a minute, am I watching things on television that are different from what's happening? My people tell me different.' They are literally attacking and there are fires all over the place...

www.kgw.com/article/news...

Trump seems to back off Portland military plan: 'Am I watching things on television that are different from what's happening?'

President Trump had said he will send troops to Portland to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, which he said were "under attack."

www.kgw.com

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Indivisible London UK @indivisiblelondon.bsky.social · 12d

We don't want a shutdown. We are opposing any budget deal that threatens to gut healthcare and gives Trump a blank check for his extremist agenda.

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 13d

At least one dead, 9 injured in a shooting in a Michigan church that is now on fire. Another day, another shooting. This is unacceptable.

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digby @digby56.bsky.social · 13d

Nobody cares about the victims in the Dallas ICE shooting apparently. The first I've heard about one of them was on CNN today. He's fighting for his life in the hospital --- he was brought to the US when he was 13. He's 33 now. No criminal record.

I just don't know what to say anymore.

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 13d

Just days after saying “New Yorkers don’t surrender,” Mayor Eric Adams has ended his reelection bid, blaming media speculation and the campaign finance board cutting off public funds. My bet is we can look forward to him resurfacing as another divisive Trump mouthpiece.

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Kingfisher & Wombat @tkingfisher.com · 13d

Portland doesn’t need the military. Portland has its own defenses.

The Unipiper, a Portland institution, shown here wearing utilikilt, coconut shell bra, and Darth Vader mask with brightly colored snorkel, while riding a unicycle and carrying a beach ball and, of course, trademark flaming bagpipes.

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 13d

War torn Portland (2025) 😞

War zone in Portland, terrorist scooters and bikes lined up infront of terrorist gay flag mailbox

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