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altNOAA 🇺🇸 @altnoaa.bsky.social · 17h

I knew Trump was corrupt AF, but I never in my wildest dreams thought there would ever be something named the Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Air Base on American soil.

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Jack @handle.invalid · 1d

Would some reporter with a set of balls, male or female, ask Trump or Bondi if they know what "antifa" means? Force them to admit they're opposed to those against fascism. Then people might understand that only fascists would oppose anti-fascists.

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ALT Fish and Wildlife Service @altfws.altgov.info · 1d

I wish I had stock in an inflatable suit company.

Shoutout to KATU for live streaming of the weird and non-violent protests. katu.com/news/local/2...

Three people in identical inflatable frog costumes

An inflatable unicorn, t-Rex, and raccoon meet in Portland. They all hate ICE.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

We must end the death penalty, once and for all.

On this World Day Against the Death Penalty, add your name to the growing number of people calling for an end to capital punishment.

Abolish The Death Penalty Now

Capital punishment is a moral stain on our nation: Add your name to the growing calls to abolish the death penalty now.

action.aclu.org

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David A. Kilmartin @dakilmartin.bsky.social · 1d

Jeffrey Epstein investigation files. Do not let up. That is all.

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Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 1d

Keep repeating it for the M@G@S in your circle!

After all, sharing is caring

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Veterans Against Trump @vetsat.bsky.social · 1d

Laying the groundwork to steal 2026, 2028, and beyond...

www.cnn.com/2025/10/09/p...

Former GOP election official buys Dominion Voting Systems, says he’ll push for paper ballots | CNN Politics

Dominion Voting Systems, the election vendor that was falsely accused of rigging the 2020 election, is being sold and rebranded as Liberty Vote effective immediately.

www.cnn.com

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David A. Kilmartin @dakilmartin.bsky.social · 1d

Sort of like the reason for so many COVID cases was to much testing.

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altNOAA 🇺🇸 @altnoaa.bsky.social · 1d

He should be impeached for this.
Pam Bondi should be impeached for this.

Nobody is above the law.

Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 1d

This indictment of Letitia James is not a prosecution; it is a politically-motivated persecution. Donald Trump is using a weaponized Department of Justice to punish a public servant who dared to hold him accountable. This sham proceeding is a direct assault on the Rule of Law.

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David A. Kilmartin @dakilmartin.bsky.social · 2d

NO THANK YOU

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Normal913549 @normal913549.bsky.social · 2d

If you haven't read or it's been a while, people need to read the Constitution with all of the amendments. It will totally inform you of how far Trump and his administration have gone beyond their power. Read and read slowly. it is a good read.

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 2d

Christian minister attacked by ICE agents. Waiting for the outrage from MAGA. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Pastor shot in the head by ICE agents sues over First Amendment threats

David Black joins journalists and protesters in lawsuit to stop ‘pattern of extreme brutality’ from federal agents

www.independent.co.uk

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Craig Wiesner @craigwiesner.bsky.social · 2d

Wouldn't it have been fun if one of the Democrats had said "General Bondi, instead of me asking you questions you won't answer anyway, why don't you just read off some of the biting remarks you prepared about me from that binder there?" newrepublic.com/post/201475/...

Photographer Captures Pam Bondi’s Notes—and They’re a Doozy

Attorney General Pam Bondi came to the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing armed with nothing more than lame canned attacks.

newrepublic.com

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 2d

A quick message.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 2d

Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.

Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.

Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 2d

When we have prevailed...(and...we will)...and are engaged in a vigorous and unending process of protecting what we saved, doing so with a ferocity we hadn't been for decades, be one of those who is unquestionably able to say, "I never gave in. I didn't allow my position to slip so much as an inch."

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Scott @scott1140.bsky.social · 3d

Protesters at ICE facilities should not play into the hands of trump. Pause all protests for 30-60 days. Keep it super peaceful otherwise. Video everything.

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David A. Kilmartin @dakilmartin.bsky.social · 3d

www.newsweek.com/peoples-unio...

List of Companies Being Boycotted in October

The People’s Union USA is calling for a boycott of six major brands for the month of October.

www.newsweek.com

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altNOAA 🇺🇸 @altnoaa.bsky.social · 3d

Air traffic controllers and meteorologists should seriously just go home. Land everything and grind it to a halt.

Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

President Donald Trump’s administration is warning of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a shutdown.

apnews.com

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The Steady State @steadystatevets.bsky.social · 3d

We at The Steady State have studied the indicators of authoritarianism for decades — usually dry words in intelligence reports. But sometimes, a single photograph says it all.

Authoritarianism doesn’t arrive all at once. It creeps in under cover of “order,” cloaked in uniforms, justified by fear.

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Virginia Writer 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦 🇩🇰🇬🇱 🇵🇦 @virginiawriter.bsky.social · 3d

Terrifying images of death and destruction and bad dancing.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 3d

#WarRavagedPortland

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David A. Kilmartin @dakilmartin.bsky.social · 3d

If this happened in any other situation. The shooter would be arrested for at least assault. Where are the pro bono attys? Law suites need to filed.

@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 3d

Bookmark this video. It should be an everyday reminder of what Donald Trump is doing to chicago and the country overall. Stay outraged.

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

WATCH: Trump’s lawless Ice goons shoot an unarmed priest in the head with a pepper ball. Completely out of control.

David A. Kilmartin @dakilmartin.bsky.social · 3d

Don't take the bait. Resist without violence. Our time to fight is coming.

@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 3d

Bookmark this video. It should be an everyday reminder of what Donald Trump is doing to chicago and the country overall. Stay outraged.

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

WATCH: Trump’s lawless Ice goons shoot an unarmed priest in the head with a pepper ball. Completely out of control.

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🦋MOM🦋 @momcjl.bsky.social · 3d

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Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 4d

IL State Senator Karina Villa Tells ICE “This is my City! Take off your Mask!”
Chasing them out of the neighborhood.

She sends a message to constituents.

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