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www.ericachenoweth.com/research/wcrw

Erica Chenoweth and Maria J. Stephan. Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent Conflict (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, August 2011). ~Winner of the 2013 Grawemeyer A…

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grahamcruickshank.bsky.social @grahamcruickshank.bsky.social · 1d

If cruelty, chaos & graft isn’t already too much to bear then there is the disinformation - aka LYING; propaganda; ‘double-speak’. I have been to more protests than most. They’re always peaceful. Join No Kings on 10/18. Ignore House republican lies. Join us, be peaceful and prove them wrong, again!

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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grahamcruickshank.bsky.social @grahamcruickshank.bsky.social · 1d

If cruelty, chaos & graft isn’t already too much to bear then there is the disinformation - aka LYING; propaganda; ‘double-speak’. I have been to more protests than most. They’re always peaceful. Join No Kings on 10/18. Ignore House republican lies. Join us, be peaceful and prove them wrong, again!

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 15d

Three weeks from right now, millions of Americans will gather again to say NO KINGS. As Trump wields government power to censor free speech and threaten political opponents, we need to make October 18 a historic day of resistance. Please join us: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

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grahamcruickshank.bsky.social @grahamcruickshank.bsky.social · 15d

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/co...

Tell Costco: Don't Cave to Extremists—Dispense Mifepristone Now!

Costco has announced that its pharmacies will NOT dispense mifepristone—a safe, FDA-approved abortion pill used in the majority of abortions nationwide. This dangerous decision is a concession to anti...

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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 23d

Mark Ruffalo on why he's joining the No Kings protests:

These things are shocking to us, but they're also bringing us forward together in a way that needs to happen right now -- for a complete reimagining of our democracy.

#NoKingsKickoff @markruffalo.bsky.social

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Jaysun Silver @jaysunsilver.bsky.social · 24d

I just spoke to NYC Comptroller Brad Lander as he left police custody following his arrest at immigration court. Here’s what he said:

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 24d

A broader refusal of talent to work for Disney would be immensely disruptive. It's not just Star Wars and marvel. It's also 20th century studios, Pixar, and a plethora of other content.

A creative boycott of Disney would destroy them.

Matt Belloni @mattbelloni.bsky.social · 24d

LOST writer-producer Damon Lindelof says he won’t work with Disney unless Kimmel js reinstated. I’m hearing other talent weighing similar pledges.

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grahamcruickshank.bsky.social @grahamcruickshank.bsky.social · Aug 10

I'm attending Indivisible East Bay's event, “"Be Brave Day" Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: I-80 Richmond” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible-...

"Be Brave Day" Overpass Visibility Brigade Action: I-80 Richmond · Indivisible East Bay

On August 15th Visibility Brigades across the nation will gather on overpasses to shout a united message of unity and strength through solidarity and community. We’ll use huge letters to spell out "...

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grahamcruickshank.bsky.social @grahamcruickshank.bsky.social · Jul 31

#icebrigade
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ICE Brigade

YouTube video by Save America Movement

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grahamcruickshank.bsky.social @grahamcruickshank.bsky.social · Jul 18

I attended this. It was excellent! Inspiring and informative! I pledged to host a meeting with a group of ten or so after we get to attend the second session next week.

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · Jul 18

CBS canceled Colbert’s show just THREE DAYS after Colbert called out CBS parent company Paramount for its $16M settlement with Trump – a deal that looks like bribery.

America deserves to know if his show was canceled for political reasons.

Watch and share his message.

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grahamcruickshank.bsky.social @grahamcruickshank.bsky.social · Jul 17

The cruelty is the point. They are indeed vile. This is disgraceful and despicable. Shameful. Everyone in ICE who is a masked abductor should be ostracized. youtu.be/weAuVAlK_b4?...

MASKED

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grahamcruickshank.bsky.social @grahamcruickshank.bsky.social · Jul 8

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PUSH BACK ACT NOW

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grahamcruickshank.bsky.social @grahamcruickshank.bsky.social · Jul 17

Gualala and then Point Arena, CA

#GoodTroubleLivesOn
#50501movement
#NoKings

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IndivisibleLasVegas ❌👑 @indivisiblelasvegas.org · Jul 15

What is One Million Rising?

It's a national effort to train one million people in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation to build people power.

#OneMillionRising #Indivisible #PeoplePower

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One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism · No Kings

Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and full-scale attacks on our democracy. We don’t have

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grahamcruickshank.bsky.social @grahamcruickshank.bsky.social · Jul 9

#DisappearedinAmerica
#KeepFamiliesTogether
#ProtectDueProcess
#DisappearedByTrump
#AbductedByTrump

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Activate America @activateamerica.bsky.social · Jul 8

The U.S. Senate is considering a rescission package that repeals $9.4 billion in funds already authorized by Congress.

These cuts will accelerate death & disease around the world, making all of us less safe & jeopardize access to factual information.

Write your Senators today!

Tell Your Senators: Vote NO on Rescission that Guts Funding to Foreign Aid & Public Broadcasting

It takes less than 2 minutes to send your Senators an email.

go.activateamerica.vote

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grahamcruickshank.bsky.social @grahamcruickshank.bsky.social · Jul 4

#DisappearedinAmerica
#KeepFamiliesTogether
#ProtectDueProcess
#DisappearedByTrump
#AbductedByTrump

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Disappeared In America

A mother and her three children were seized by ICE in a pre-dawn raid near Trump’s border czar Tom Homan’s home, despite deep roots in their community. After ten days in a Texas detention center and a...

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grahamcruickshank.bsky.social @grahamcruickshank.bsky.social · Jul 8

www.pushbackactnow.com

PUSH BACK ACT NOW

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · Jul 4

Democratic lawmakers were illegally denied entry to Alligator Auschwitz in Florida.

The Trump regime is using ICE—its domestic terrorist organization—to kidnap and imprison people in concentration camps that do not have any oversight.

What is this regime trying to hide from the American people?