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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 5h

www.thewrap.com/jane-fonda-d...

Jane Fonda Relaunches Dad Henry's Committee for the First Amendment With 550 Superstar Friends

Aaron Sorkin, Barbra Streisand, Billy Crystal, Christine Baranski, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Julianne Moore, Lily Tomlin, Mandy Patinkin, Melanie Griffith, Natalie Portman, Viola Davis and Winona Ryder sta...

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 5h

Jane Fonda has assembled over 550 A-list celebs to relaunch her father’s ‘Committee for the 1st Amendment’ forming one of the largest celebrity coalitions for #freespeech.

Celebs include Barbra Streisand, Natalie Portman, Billy Crystal, Christine Baranski, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and more.
#DemsAbroad

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 4d

🇺🇸🇨🇦 Worried how to get your US ballot back during the Canadian Postal strike? Take action now! Check out your updated options here:
www.democratsabroad.org/how_to_vote_... #DemsAbroad #votefromabroad

How to Vote from Canada in 2025

Democrats Abroad strives to provide Americans abroad a Democratic voice in our government and elect Democratic candidates by mobilizing the overseas vote.

www.democratsabroad.org

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 5d

Are these shutdown attacks on Democrats from the White House and federal agencies against the law?

YES, because of the Hatch Act. Learn more about the act, and how the Trump administration is violating it!
@demsabroad.bsky.social #TrumpsGovernmentShutdown #GovernmentShutdown #blametrump

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K @trash-panda8.bsky.social · 1d

The danger of apathy

The danger privilege

Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 2d

If “Did Not Vote” Had Been A Candidate In The 2020 US Presidential Election.

Don’t let this be you! Americans living abroad go to votefromabroad.org every year and request your emailed ballots. #DemsAbroad

Explanation: brilliantmaps.com/did-not-vote... @demsabroad.bsky.social

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This little light of mine @zaneroo.bsky.social · 1d

He possesses neither.

Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 1d

Reporter: Why didn’t Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Nobel committee chair: We only give the award to people of courage and integrity.
🧵 @demsabroad.bsky.social

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Say Something @founderintel.bsky.social · 1d

WHAT'S THE RECRUITMENT TO ON THE STREET WITH A PARA MILITARY ASSAULT RIFLE AND GUN DEPLOYMENT TIME:

Seeing people with guns who are untrained to deal with the public in any capacity is negligent.

The GOP record on public safety is terrible.

Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 1d

A Chicago Pastor conducting a prayer vigil outside an ICE detention center was shot in the head with a pepper ball fired by ICE on the roof. Did his prayer look threatening to armed ICE agents?

The Pastor has joined an ACLU suit against the Trump admin. Hear what he has to say in 🧵
#DemsAbroad

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Town Crier 🇺🇦 💙 🇵🇸 @nctowncrier.bsky.social · 1d

Spread the word.
#VoteFromAbroad!

Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Pennsylvania abroad voters, your vote could save the 2026-28 elections!
🗳️ Make sure you request your ballot votefromabroad.org

✅ Then, make sure you vote YES on retaining all 3 of the Supreme Court justices! These judges’ rulings will make the difference on redistricting, voting rights, and more.

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Pennsylvania abroad voters, your vote could save the 2026-28 elections!
🗳️ Make sure you request your ballot votefromabroad.org

✅ Then, make sure you vote YES on retaining all 3 of the Supreme Court justices! These judges’ rulings will make the difference on redistricting, voting rights, and more.

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 1d

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 1d

A Chicago Pastor conducting a prayer vigil outside an ICE detention center was shot in the head with a pepper ball fired by ICE on the roof. Did his prayer look threatening to armed ICE agents?

The Pastor has joined an ACLU suit against the Trump admin. Hear what he has to say in 🧵
#DemsAbroad

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 1d

The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 has been awarded to Venezuelan democracy activist María Corina Machado. The committee recognised her “struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.”

Exactly the opposite of what Trump is doing to the United States.

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 1d

Reporter: Why didn’t Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Nobel committee chair: We only give the award to people of courage and integrity.
🧵 @demsabroad.bsky.social

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 1d

#WorldMentalHealthDay serves as a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health. This year’s focus is on the urgent need to support people affected by humanitarian crisis.
You can find useful resources at the #DemsAbroad Disability Caucus website. bit.ly/4n3TDJF
#WorldMentalHealth

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 2d

Well deserved honor! 🇺🇸🌍

ON THIS DAY: On Oct 9, 2009, President Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize for what the Norwegian Nobel Committee called “his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” @DemsAbroadGBC @demsabroad.bsky.social

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 5d

California voters abroad have a chance to fight back against MAGA’s attempts to rig the 2026 midterms. Oct 14th come learn why Prop50 is critical to protecting democracy, and understand how Californians abroad can help its passage.
www.democratsabroad.org/ca_prop_50_2...
@demsabroad.bsky.social

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 5d

…and JD, why do doctors treat undocumented immigrants in emergency rooms?

A. They took an oath to help people.

B. It’s the law. EMTALA, signed by Pres Reagan.
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charb07.bsky.social @charb07.bsky.social · 1d

And isn't that disgusting. Everyone qualified to vote should EDUCATE THEMSELVES ....&.VOTE.

Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 2d

If “Did Not Vote” Had Been A Candidate In The 2020 US Presidential Election.

Don’t let this be you! Americans living abroad go to votefromabroad.org every year and request your emailed ballots. #DemsAbroad

Explanation: brilliantmaps.com/did-not-vote... @demsabroad.bsky.social

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 2d

Well deserved honor! 🇺🇸🌍

ON THIS DAY: On Oct 9, 2009, President Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize for what the Norwegian Nobel Committee called “his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” @DemsAbroadGBC @demsabroad.bsky.social

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 2d

🇺🇸🌍The world is laughing at him. Just watch these world leaders mock him!👇

It’s hard being an American living overseas and constantly being asked about MAGA craziness. Luckily #USExpats can vote in US elections, to vote them out! Votefromabroad.org makes it easy.🗳️ #DemsAbroad

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 2d

If “Did Not Vote” Had Been A Candidate In The 2020 US Presidential Election.

Don’t let this be you! Americans living abroad go to votefromabroad.org every year and request your emailed ballots. #DemsAbroad

Explanation: brilliantmaps.com/did-not-vote... @demsabroad.bsky.social

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Nil 🇺🇸 Desperandum🌻📚💙 @nildesperandumvt.bsky.social · 4d

Keep up the pressure 👍

Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 4d

Trump and his family are building a multinational cryptocurrency, real estate, and more on the back of his presidency, driving his estimated worth up by billions.

Sen. Andy Kim is introducing legislation to try and combat the culture of political profiteering.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Dem Senator Introduces Bill to End Profiteering by Trump and Lawmakers

The New Jersey Democrat wants to combat the culture of political profiteering found in every corner of the federal government.

www.rollingstone.com

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💪🏼👫Lou A. @libbirdie4-all.bsky.social · 3d

#BlueStates #Resist
Get Involved !!!
#Democrats #Activists

Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 8d

‘Soft Secession’ means using all the tools legally available to Blue states to resist the Trump regime and nullify his regime’s illegal actions. See what Dems are doing! 👇👇👇
demsabroadpt.substack.com/p/explainer-... #DemsAbroad

Explainer: Soft Secession

The U.S. is on the verge of permanent authoritarian rule. Soft secession may be the answer. But what is soft secession all about?

demsabroadpt.substack.com

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💪🏼👫Lou A. @libbirdie4-all.bsky.social · 3d

#CaliforniaVoters
#VotersAbroad
#RegisterForOverseasBallot 🗳💙
#Vote #November4th
#VoteYEStoProp50
#ProtectDemocracy 🗽

Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 7d

Surfs up! California voters, you need to register for your abroad ballot, even if you were previously registered.
Votefromabroad.org Time is running out. This election is critical!
#votefromabroad
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AKA Jojopeeps8 @jojobusdriver.bsky.social · 3d

Anyone with a brain esp one without a brain worm involved knows how dumb RFK Jr sounds also knows to listen to their medical real medical doctor!

Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 3d

6 former US surgeons general are warning the public about RFK Jr: "We are compelled to speak with one voice to say that the actions of HHS Sec Robert F Kennedy Jr. are endangering the health of the nation. Never before have we issued a joint public warning like this." #DemsAbroad

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