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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 57m

BREAKING: Trump’s budget chief Russ Vought says that “reduction in force,” or mass firings of federal workers, have begun — a move that is likely illegal.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 2h

They are not planning "a violent crackdown" on 10.18. What they are doing is sending a signal to their shock troops to try to cause havoc. But those shock troops will be vastly outnumbered. Go out and protest freely. Do not be cowed.

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Jessica Pishko @jesspish.bsky.social · 59m

The situation for reproductive justice in SC is pretty dire right now -- I donate to comrades in SC through Palmetto State Abortion Fund and recommend it heartily! I also subscribe to @autonomynews.co
palmettostateabortionfund.com

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Jewish Currents @jewishcurrents.bsky.social · 3h

UPDATE: Emily Wilder was deported to Istanbul today, alongside many of the other flotilla participants, and is safe and hopefully heading home to LA shortly. Thank you so much for your advocacy. More coverage soon!

Jewish Currents @jewishcurrents.bsky.social · 2d

The flotilla carrying Jewish Currents reporter Emily Wilder has been captured by the Israeli military. Please contact Emily's senators and representatives—Adam Schiff, Alex Padilla, and Jimmy Gomez—and urge them to advocate for her safe release from Israeli detention

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Rep. Jimmy Gomez @gomez.house.gov · 3h

My statement announcing the release of constituent and journalist Emily Wilder who was detained by Israel aboard the Gaza aid flotilla, the Conscience.

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RN Mahli @rafiamahli.com · 59m

“It’s just Netanyahu/Zionists/right-wingers/extremists.”

Honey, I think not.

Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · 1h

There is no need to editorialize. Just quote.

“Why don’t we tattoo a Star of David on the forehead of every terrorist we have to release?” - My daughter

Proud father.

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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 1h

Gaza Humanitarian Fund "distribution sites" (Israeli killing fields) are being dismantled as part of the ceasefire

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Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · 5h

Siri, what does greenwashing look like?

www.jpost.com/environment-...

Global Sumud Flotilla creates over 100 tons of pollution | The Jerusalem Post

A study by the solar energy company Volta Solar analyzed the environmental impact of the Sumud Flotilla, including the air pollution it created.

www.jpost.com

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Mike Stabile @mikestabile.bsky.social · 1h

And @microsoft.com's MSN bows to religious fascism, whitewashing content from outlets like Christian Post that portray LGBTQ+ people as violent, controlling and focused on converting children.

www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...

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David Kurtz @davidkurtz.bsky.social · 1h

The Trump DOJ has insisted for months that the third country removal of Abrego Garcia would be handled like any other case. Now an admin official testifies that the White House was directly involved in picking Uganda. I believe this is the first confirmation of White House involvement in AG's case.

Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 1h

Schultz: "We were notified that Uganda was the country."

Q: Who notified you?

A: So I was told from the [White House] Homeland Security Council?

Asked whom, Schultz says: "I spoke to Matt Ochoa."

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elia ayoub 🌱 @ayoub.bsky.social · 20h

Besides the unsurprising antisemitism, it’s further proof that Kirk was fine with changing positions based on who was funding him

Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 2d

MAGA is freaking out & splintering over a leaked text chain—which TPUSA’s Andrew Kolvet says is real—where Kirk wrote “Just lost another Jewish donor…Jewish donors play into all the stereotypes. I cannot & will not be bullied like this. Leaving me no choice but to leave the pro Israel cause.” 1/

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Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · 5h

The genocide in Gaza has emitted more carbon than all the cars in the United States, but sure, let's focus on the emissions of the food aid that are roughly equivalent to twenty five Hyundai Elantras

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Eng Alaa @mamatwins.bsky.social · 7h

Actually, the ceasefire agreement has now come into effect by the Israeli army. The war has ended
They have opened Al-Rashid Street and Salahuddin Street
Return to all places has been allowed.
The journey of displacement, humiliation, and disgrace will come to an end
It seems we have truly survived

Eng Alaa @mamatwins.bsky.social · 11d

My family,my children have always been my top priority in life. They are the most precious part of me. I dedicated all my time and energy to them, until I nearly forgot myself forgot that I am an engineer who studied and worked hard for more than ten years.
🔗 chuffed.org/project/your...

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Fidaa Umar🎙🇵🇸 Inside Gaza 🎧 VERIFIED 📌 Voice Over 🔵 @fidaaumar.bsky.social · 23h

Oct 9 Fidaa update:

I’m going to let Fidaa’s messages (& the story progression within them) speak for themselves 💔

Please donate to this heartsick, exhausted single mother & her 4 kids

- Nicola

bit.ly/save-fidaa

@mommunism.bsky.social

#SaveFidaa

Today
Nicola
where are you?
Wake up fo
1:42 AM
It seems that the war is over
I feel like I'm dreaming l've been crying since I watched the news, my mind doesn't want to believe it Is the war really over this time?
We will breathe again
1:42 AM
😭❤️❤️❤️
1:42 AM

Me:
This is amazing my love!! Wonderful news 🥹🥹🥹
has the bombing stopped for
you now? Is the aid coming in?🙏🏻🥹🫂

Fidaa:
We were very happy with the news of the ceasefire
But unfortunately the bombing is still continuing and crossings have not been opened and aid has not entered yet
11:56 AM
Planes still fly very low and make very loud noises that frighten children
11:56 AM
I do not know when the agreement will be actually implemented But things are still dangerous now
11:57 AM

Now they bombed an inhabited building in the north, a new massacre. What a despicable and treacherous occupation 😭😭
12:29 PM

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Baby aya&traji❤️ @babyaya2025.bsky.social · 2h

Thank you to everyone who supported us during the hardest times.
The war is over, but we’re still in tents with no safety or dignity.
Your help matters—please keep supporting and sharing my campaign.**
gofund.me/8bc2934b

@prisonculture.bsky.social
@mommunism.bsky.social

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Dylan @drhspoliticalcafe.bsky.social · 19d

If you can help

www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...

Donate to Help Maha (23) and Baby Hamoud Find Shelter, organized by Meghan M

UPDATE (7/6) Maha was able to find a room for rent so she and Hamoud can get … Meghan M needs your support for Help Maha (23) and Baby Hamoud Find Shelter

www.gofundme.com

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Its ruaa @itsmeio.bsky.social · 28d

If you support Palestinian rights we are extremely close to our goal!! less than 5k to go. please pitch in, my family in Gaza is large and we all need to eat, get medicine and survive the genocide & starvation . Help us evacuate to safety we beg you donate 50 its mean a life to us 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Its ruaa @itsmeio.bsky.social · Sep 6

We are in urgent need of protection and a safe place to live. We’re raising support to help us escape danger and rebuild our lives in safety. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to security and hope. 💛
kindly give :
#BringRuaaHome #SafetyForRuaa #HumanitarianAid

Project Bring Ruaa and Her Family to Safety

I'm helping my friend, Ruaa Naji, raise funds to help her family survive.

chuffed.org

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Alex Winter @alexwinter.com · 4h

A message from my dear friend Tasneem in Gaza:
"On this earth, there is that which deserves life."

The civilians who survived the relentless bombing are now homeless, hungry and without any means of work.

Please give to Tasneem so she can feed her children. And to others. ❤️🙏

tinyurl.com/Tasneemo

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WhiteRoseAFA @whiteroseafa.bsky.social · 1h

This shit right here. Antifascism is at its core, community defense. It's about protecting the vulnerable, the marginalized, the minority, but most importantly, the community as a whole.

In the absence of fascist adversaries that are as concerned with free speech, the rule of law, or polite disagreement as their opponents are, a politics of mutual aid and community self-defense remains our most powerful choice.

Anti-fascism and anti-fascists have demonstrated how we might walk this path toward a politics of empowerment, in which we take direct responsibility for our own communities.

If we are going to foster a thriving, powerful movement equal to this dangerous moment, we must not surrender “antifa” to Trump’s whims and the worst fantasies of our opponents. The health and safety of our friends, family, and society may depend on it.

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Christopher Mathias @letsgomathias.bsky.social · 4h

“The truth is that antifa groups have been responsible for some of the most prescient & impactful organizing countering the far-right during the last decade”

Amazing corrective to liberal punditry abt antifa from Matthew Whitley (& basically the thesis of my book) theintercept.com/2025/09/27/t...

What Liberals Get Wrong About Trump’s Executive Order on Antifa

Liberals dismiss antifa as just an idea. That opens up the activists, researchers, and organizers to a real risk of persecution.

theintercept.com

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Dylan @drhspoliticalcafe.bsky.social · 1h

Come on Al, join a camp 😏 we got them here ignoring Maduro’s reactionary character, dipshit Liberals joining the Right and Fascists cheering the lady ready to do a purge. All these are freedom in their respective minds 🙂‍↕️🫠

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Pride Was A Riot, Sacramento @pridewasariot.bsky.social · 1h

Now with #AltText

A black background has white text at the top that says “amphifa.” Two flags over each other, common antifa flags, have a black flag and a green one. An image of a green frog facing left with a blue ascot sits on the black flag. Circling the flags is the text, “amphibians against fascism.”

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Rita, antifascist🏴 @oldsquida.bsky.social · 3h

the US, Netherlands & Hungary have put 'Antifa ban’ into practice (as of Oct 1). this is the wet dream of all fascists “because what really bothers them is antifascist research, outings, direct confrontation & contestation on the streets & a strong antifascist subculture that steals their recruits.”

Wir sind alle Antifa

Moin, ein kurzer Einwurf unsererseits – während die USA, die Niederlande und Ungarn schon in die praktische Umsetzung gehen wird hierzulande noch von einem möglichen ›Antifa-Verbot‹ geraunt. Der Traum...

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Rita, antifascist🏴 @oldsquida.bsky.social · 4h

6 Brazilian carpenters where working as dozens of ICE agents ordered the group to lie on the ground, stepping on their heads & handcuffing them. they were never told why they were arrested.

A Brazilian Carpenter's 51-Day Detention Journey from Vermont to Texas

“On the first day, I thought they had picked me up by mistake..."

www.texasobserver.org

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Dylan @drhspoliticalcafe.bsky.social · 1h

Woman who would start killing surpassing anything Maduro has done: this girl boss deserves to rule.

They just want a new boot on Venezuelans’ necks. I think my friends and others there deserve better to put it lightly. 🫠

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