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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 16h

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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Purple Beard @bigdog6164.bsky.social · 20h

Cozy Marzen today with the Texas vs OU game on and whole hogs roasting on the pit. Good times at Railport Brewing Company today. #Beer #railportstateofmind #BskyBeer

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onion person @junlper.beer · 2d

i’ll never get over this

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Francesca Bonanno @runningwiththedogs.bsky.social · 2d

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

GOV. PRITZKER: “This is a convicted felon threatening to jail me? He’s an unhinged, insecure wannabe dictator. Come and get me.”

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 5d

This is great. The absurdity of this moment captured. Make it go viral.

Andy @andyoregon.bsky.social · 5d

Jess Waters recycling the same guy over and over to represent “former” different enemies

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Anti-Fascist Collective… @wtafc.bsky.social · 7d

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 6d

Stoke fear. Exploit desperation. Suspend the rule of law. Fan brutality.

Every time the stronger brutalize the weak, it’s fundamentally the same playbook.

Our duty is to stand up to brutality.

Our moral obligation is to protect the vulnerable and hold the powerful accountable.

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Purple Beard @bigdog6164.bsky.social · 6d

Enjoying a Tender Mercy on a pink and teal Sunday afternoon supporting ovarian and breast cancer awareness. #Beer #railportstateofmind #BskyBeer

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 7d

Bad Bunny responds to his Super Bowl critics in Spanish, and then English: “And, if you didn’t understand know what I just said, you have four months to learn!”

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Texas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 7d

If you drive a 2025/2026 Tesla or still use X, there really isn't an excuse. You really are just an asshole that looks the other way.

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Purple Beard @bigdog6164.bsky.social · 7d

Out at Martin House Brewing Company for the TMNT themed event. Enjoying a Secret of the booze a green apple sour while the spousal unit started with the Shellshocked stout.
#BskyBeer #beer

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Purple Beard @bigdog6164.bsky.social · 8d

Tender Mercy is back on tap this weekend at Railport Brewing Company. Enjoying one with Ghostbusters on the big screen. #BskyBeer #beer #railportstateofmind

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Anti-Fascist Collective… @wtafc.bsky.social · 8d

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White Rose Resistance @whiteroseresistance.org · 8d

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Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @joshuaeakle.com · 9d

The end of due process for immigrants is the end of due process for citizens.

Few understand this.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 9d

Naked children torn from their mothers and tossed into vans.

U.S. citizens detained for hours in zip ties.

Doors kicked in and belongings stolen or destroyed.

This is the reality of Trump’s deportation agenda.

It was always about cruelty.

Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'

The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.

chicago.suntimes.com

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LynnZ 🦋 @zizij.bsky.social · 8d

moron

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 8d

Portland is not war ravaged.

Chicago doesn’t need to be “saved”.

Undocumented immigrants do not qualify for Medicaid.

People should not have to “prove they matter” to get healthcare.

ICE should not be allowed to cover their faces.

This shutdown is being done to save healthcare.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 9d

History has many painful lessons.

A screenshot of an X post by Q. Anthony Ali (@NobleQAli
, 12h ago) featuring a black-and-white historical image of a person lying on the ground while others, including a woman kneeling and several standing figures, are around them in what appears to be a park or open area. Below this, a reply by Antonio Benetto (@Tony_Benetto
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states: "I don't believe US troops will fire on American citizens."

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Purple Beard @bigdog6164.bsky.social · 10d

Enjoying a meatball sandwich from Mr. Beefy’s and a Boxcar 18 at Railport Brewing Company. #Beer #railportstateofmind

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𝕃𝕦𝕜𝕚𝕦𝕞 @americanmanifesto.news · 14d

We have another path to the Epstein files that Johnson can't stop. Using the shutdown to force their hand. They have 2 options, comply, or explain to the whole country they'd rather protect the pedos. Here's the plan: https://americanmanifesto.news/fighting-fascism-the-battleplan-to-break-the-regime

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Anonymous @youranonjd.bsky.social · 14d

Portland: Don’t take the bait. Don’t be the spark he wants. Stand up in mass to show you do NOT consent to occupation. But be peaceful, be united, be creative - make their presence awkward, unwelcome, & weird.

Portland you are uniquely qualified to handle this! Make the rest of us proud ✊🏼#3E

PORTLAND
NOW MORE THAN EVER, PORTLANDERS MUST PEACEFULLY STAND TOGETHER.
SHOW UP IN MASS, IN SOLIDARITY, NON-VIOLENT, AGAINST MILITARY PRESENCE AND VIOLENCE. YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST IS PROTECTED, USE IT TO DEFEND YOUR COMMUNITY AND YOUR FREEDOM.
STAY PEACEFUL
DO NOT BACK DOWN

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Purple Beard @bigdog6164.bsky.social · 14d

Got the Spins at Celestial Beerworks. It’s a lovely barrel aged stout. #Beer
#BskyBeer #stoutsaturday

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Christine @searambo.bsky.social · 15d

Good morning, kids.
Be safe out there. 🫶🏻

Children’s book with a kid and dog with text that reads how big is this shitshow?

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