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snagz_did_what @snagzsongs.bsky.social · 1h

These American war zones are looking so cool to me. Maybe it's cause I'm "Antifa" 🙃

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But I thought Portland was a war zone?

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✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ @the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social · 2h

Kristi Noem called country singer Zach Bryan’s anti-ICE ballad “disrespectful” and the White House accused him of wanting to “Open The Gates to criminal illegal aliens.”

Comics, musicians, artists, scholars are always public targets of authoritarian regimes. This regime is no different.

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Ms. Lonnie🦋🩵🫂 @lonsj.bsky.social · 2h

Unions

Protect workers

Keep salaries competitive

Ensure safety

#JBSmiley4Mayor

JB Smiley Jr. @jbsmileyjr.bsky.social · 2d

Unions from every industry and occupation imaginable have endorsed me for Shelby County mayor because they know I’m going to use the office to keep our workers safe, happy, healthy, and paid what they deserve.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2h

Sometimes we need a moment, but if you tune out completely, they win. Fascism doesn’t need your support, just your silence.

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 5h

Are you enrolled in a HealthCare.gov plan and want to know how much your premiums will increase next year if Republicans refuse to join Democrats to stop cuts to ACA tax credits?

Visit calculator.americanscovered.org to see how much your premium will increase.

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 2h

As the shutdown wears on, Transportation secretary threatens to fire ‘problem children’ air traffic controllers ‘lashing out’ | CNN share.google/EikLK1kL56qW...

Sure
Threaten them
There job is so stressful
They are not getting paid
There are delays
Air travel is hectic enough
#TrumpShutdown

As the shutdown wears on, Transportation secretary threatens to fire ‘problem children’ air traffic controllers ‘lashing out’ | CNN

As the ninth day of the government shutdown wears on, the focus is on how many air traffic controllers show up to work tonight.

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✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ @the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social · 3h

Irony of ironies. Trump is pressuring Norway for a peace prize.

“His campaign has thrust Oslo into an uncomfortable spotlight, with media and observers worrying about the diplomatic and economic fallout should the Norwegian Nobel Committee snub him.”

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Purple Teacher @peaceandteachin.bsky.social · 4h

Federal judge temporarily blocks the National Guard in Illinois saying “it would be like adding fuel to the fire.”
Trump has declared war on Blue states. Let’s hope the courts continue to follow the law.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
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US judge blocks Trump's deployment of National Guard in Illinois — Reuters

A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday temporarily blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's deployment of hundreds of National Guard soldiers in Illinois, five days after another U.S. judge blocked a sim...

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Purple Teacher @peaceandteachin.bsky.social · 8h

Trump has declared war on his own citizens, besides the fact that he has been accused of sexually assaulting 27 women, incited a riot on the Capitol when he lost the 2020 election and is in the Epstein pedophile files.
#NotANoblePrizeWinner
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
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Truly, madly, deeply: Trump’s desire for a Nobel peace prize is driving diplomacy — Guardian US

The US president’s fervid pursuit of the award is believed to have been a key motivator in brokering peace deals in Ukraine and Gaza

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Purple Teacher @peaceandteachin.bsky.social · 3h

The White House is using footage of Florida in Trump’s “fake news” attempt at showing chaos in Chicago.
In the video which was shot during “Operation unrest” you can see palm trees.
They are so bad at this.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
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White House's Chicago

The White House has been caught faking unrest in Chicago.

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 5h

🚨 She fights back. ✊🏼

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Abbi Lichtenstein @abbij1961.bsky.social · 2h

Reminder that this baseless indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James is part of Donald Trump’s corrupt weaponization of the criminal justice system against anyone who has sought to hold him accountable.

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 3h

Reminder that this baseless indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James is part of Donald Trump’s corrupt weaponization of the criminal justice system against anyone who has sought to hold him accountable.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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Larry Tenney @larrytenney.bsky.social · 6h

What a dumb ass: Trump meant to DM Pam Bondi when he mistakenly ordered her to prosecute his enemies via public tweet

China, Iran, Russia: If you're listening, Trump is using Twitter DMs to communicate with Cabinet officials

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Trump Accidentally Posted Message That Could Destroy Entire Comey Case

It turns out Donald Trump didn’t mean to make that Truth Social post public after all.

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 4h

NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES

DAY 9 OCTOBER 2025

THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES

🚨PROP 50 IS SO IMPORTANT 🚨

BALLOTS HAVE BEEN MAILED

Dear Californians please help tell your friends and neighbors to VOTE YES ON PROP 50

Many of us are phonebanking to California Voters & we need your help !
Tell them YES

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Nick Knudsen @nickknudsenus.bsky.social · 4h

SPREAD WORD!

3 NEW tips for successful No Kings Day protests!

Nine days and counting! LFG

3 NEW TIPS for No Kings 2.0 REVEALED

YouTube video by The Dangerous Ones

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 8h

This is becoming urgent.

Private equity is gutting hospitals for profit — when they collapse, communities lose care. That’s life and death.

PE has been taking over some of your favorite companies for years. They sell off assets, strip the business bare, and when there’s nothing left, it collapses.

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Keshia Janay @keshiajanay.bsky.social · 4h

AZ is going to be an important state in any effort to regain control of the house of representatives! Join these amazing people on the ground fighting for democracy - DM @mutsy67.bsky.social and definitely follow the people in this starter pack!

Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 10h

#Arizona is on the frontline in 2026. And we're getting ready to flip seats! And keep seats!

If you haven't joined the AZ Coalition on Signal yet - DM me. We are working on & off social media to re-elect Hobbs, Mayes & Fontes plus flipping AZ01, AZ02 & AZ06

Follow these peeps:

go.bsky.app/LHmfuds

colorful geometric graphic that says: AZ, Ready to help Arizona flip seats? So are we. DM Mutsy67 & ask how you can help.

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Democracy Defender in AZ @4ourposterity.bsky.social · 4h

I agree. I was just talking with friends this weekend. It’s those who are standing on the frontlines with us, fighting for our democracy & lives, who are our strongest allies. Shit’s about to get very real. Be sure you’re on the correct team! So glad to be partners with you!

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 5h

Well deserved inclusion. I'm proud to stand with you in this fight. It's gonna be brutal, we need our friends.

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Democracy Defender in AZ @4ourposterity.bsky.social · 6h

Flipping seats, going Blue, Re-electing Gov, AG & SOS, and following these peeps who are making sure this all happens. Let’s go, AZ!!

Thanks, @mutsy67.bsky.social for including me in this powerful SP. Dream team!

Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 10h

#Arizona is on the frontline in 2026. And we're getting ready to flip seats! And keep seats!

If you haven't joined the AZ Coalition on Signal yet - DM me. We are working on & off social media to re-elect Hobbs, Mayes & Fontes plus flipping AZ01, AZ02 & AZ06

Follow these peeps:

go.bsky.app/LHmfuds

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Democracy Defender in AZ @4ourposterity.bsky.social · 4h

Thank you @bishopx50.bsky.social for celebrating our amazing @moberzan.bsky.social and her incredible community building. Such deep gratitude for you, Maureen!

BishopX5O 🇨🇦🦋🇺🇦 💙 Free AzBrittney and Donkoclock 8647 @bishopx50.bsky.social · 5h

Please come help me celebrate and congratulate a dear friend and fellow resister On her amazing 75k milestone
Maureen.
Thanks for being such an amazing part of our community.
💙🥰🤗🫶

Bluesky is a brighter place with u here

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Women Forward @womenforward.bsky.social · 4h

It's hard to overstate how alarming NY AG #LetitiaJames' reported indictment is. This cannot be allowed to be normalized. The president demanding his perceived opponents be indicted and using his power to ensure it happens is deeply dangerous.

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Pooky Amsterdam @pookymedia.bsky.social · 4h

#BigUglyBill #Healhcare #Taxbreaks #Billionaires #Shutdown
Billionaires dont need tax breaks, We deserve Healthcare!
@schumer.senate.gov Keep it shut until the MAGA GOP negotiates to keep the ACA going! Premiums are Skyrocketing

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

MGT is getting bold -calling out Johnson & Thune to blame for the Shut Down.

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