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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 2d

No Kings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in.
www.nokings.org

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Kathryn MacWhinney @kmacwhinney.bsky.social · 5h

When dictators' silence. We fight back louder.

On Oct 18, communities everywhere stand for dignity, equality, and freedom.

#NoKings social.demcast.com/s/qz6X4nDF

Find And Event Near You!

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 21h

The best way to show up for #NoKings ❌👑:
Prepared and
In Numbers
THIS IS HOW WE WIN.

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 21h

The best way to show up for #NoKings ❌👑:
Prepared and
In Numbers
THIS IS HOW WE WIN.

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 21h

Yes. Read a fair amount in college.

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 21h

Not a Marxist.
Not Pro-Hamas.
Not "Antifa" (tho I'm sure as shit against facism.)
100% on board with #NoKings.
Any questions?
www.huffpost.com/entry/no-kin...

Republicans Call 'No Kings' Protest A 'Hate America' Rally, Suggest Terror Link

"The Antifa crowd and the pro-Hamas crowd and the Marxists, they're all going to gather on the Mall," Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said of pro-democracy groups.

www.huffpost.com

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 21h

Not a Marxist.
Not Pro-Hamas.
Not "Antifa" (tho I'm sure as shit against facism.)
100% on board with #NoKings.
Any questions?
www.huffpost.com/entry/no-kin...

Republicans Call 'No Kings' Protest A 'Hate America' Rally, Suggest Terror Link

"The Antifa crowd and the pro-Hamas crowd and the Marxists, they're all going to gather on the Mall," Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said of pro-democracy groups.

www.huffpost.com

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 21h

Want to spread the word on #NoKings October 18?
How about chalking the streets and sidewalks.
Easy.
Cheap.
Fun.
Legal in most jurisdictions (check local graffiti laws).
@ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social
@ashdashlee.Bsky.social
#WhatsThePlan

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 21h

Want to spread the word on #NoKings October 18?
How about chalking the streets and sidewalks.
Easy.
Cheap.
Fun.
Legal in most jurisdictions (check local graffiti laws).
@ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social
@ashdashlee.Bsky.social
#WhatsThePlan

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 21h

It's official, people:
YELLOW is the color of #NoKings ❌👑.

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 22h

First time on Indivisible What's the Plan?
Congratulations "You've found the organizing hub for people fighting to save our democracy." @ezralevin.bsky.social and @leahgreenberg.bsky.social

Couple on a Zoom in front of a book case.

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 21h

It's official, people:
YELLOW is the color of #NoKings ❌👑.

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 22h

First time on Indivisible What's the Plan?
Congratulations "You've found the organizing hub for people fighting to save our democracy." @ezralevin.bsky.social and @leahgreenberg.bsky.social

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 22h

IF???????

Mediaite @mediaite.com · 5d

Andrew Cuomo Downplays Sex Scandal That Drove Him From Office on The View: ‘If I Offended Anyone…’

Andrew Cuomo appeared on ABC's The View Monday for a marathon interview about his mayoral race against democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani (D). The post Andrew Cuomo Downplays Sex Scandal That Drove Him From Office on The View: ‘If I Offended Anyone…’ first appeared on Mediaite.

dlvr.it

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Alex Segura @alexsegura.bsky.social · 1d

Just announced at NYCC: I’m writing a KNOW YOUR RIGHTS comic with artist @davidhahn.bsky.social in partnership with @nycschools.bsky.social #civicsforall comics program, covering and explaining student rights when it comes to immigration enforcement.

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Paul Barrett ❌👑 @paulthedogman.bsky.social · 1d

These ICE dorks have got to be the least competent storm troopers in the history of storm troopers. But they have a lot of guns and think they have total impunity, so it's no joke.

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 1d

ICE racially profiles an elderly man and takes him into custody. They realize their mistake and release him. They also intimidate witnesses. This incident occurred in Long Beach, California.

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Paul Barrett ❌👑 @paulthedogman.bsky.social · 1d

Glimmer of Hope Dept.: Federal judges are doing their job, pushing back against the Bozo Fascist's lawless attempts to intimidate immigrants, blue state residents, and anyone else standing up for decency and democracy. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Live Updates: Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Troop Deployment in Chicago Area

www.nytimes.com

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Paul Barrett ❌👑 @paulthedogman.bsky.social · 1d

Release the Epstein Files.

dharmalee3❌👑 @dharmalee3.bsky.social · 1d

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 1d

“These charges are baseless, and the President’s own public statements make clear that his only goal is political retribution at any cost.”
I stand with Letitia James.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Letitia James: New York attorney general criminally indicted - BBC News

James, who led a civil fraud case against US President Donald Trump, was indicted in Alexandria, Virginia.

www.bbc.com

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 1d

“These charges are baseless, and the President’s own public statements make clear that his only goal is political retribution at any cost.”
I stand with Letitia James.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Letitia James: New York attorney general criminally indicted - BBC News

James, who led a civil fraud case against US President Donald Trump, was indicted in Alexandria, Virginia.

www.bbc.com

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you Alyssa!

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 2d

An honor to join @mohusseini.com on the @haaretzcom.bsky.social podcast hosted by the always thoughtful Allison Kaplan Sommer. It's a precarious time in Gaza, Israel and let's not forget the West Bank. Let's never give up hope.
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

'I see you a Nakba and raise you a Holocaust': Making an 'optimistic' Gaza war documentary

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www.haaretz.com

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 2d

An honor to join @mohusseini.com on the @haaretzcom.bsky.social podcast hosted by the always thoughtful Allison Kaplan Sommer. It's a precarious time in Gaza, Israel and let's not forget the West Bank. Let's never give up hope.
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

'I see you a Nakba and raise you a Holocaust': Making an 'optimistic' Gaza war documentary

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www.haaretz.com

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 2d

Love this photo by Dad in Maryland.
Pro-America
Anti-Trump.
That’s right.
#ReclaimTheFlag

Lovely classical front porch with a flag flown and a sign that says “Pro America Anti Trump.”

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 2d

Love this photo by Dad in Maryland.
Pro-America
Anti-Trump.
That’s right.
#ReclaimTheFlag

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