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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 17h

Please bring “whimsy” to protests this weekend AND Saturday 10/18 for No Kings 2!
Portland Chicken says that the absurdity of the claims of “violence” and “hate” from the peaceful and joyful protesters is made clear with a chicken, a frog, etc.
More whimsy please :)

www.wweek.com/culture/2025...

An Interview With the Portland Chicken

Jack Dickinson, 26, says “we’re winning this.”

www.wweek.com

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 1d

Finally, a university that is standing up to the Trump administration strong arm tactics. #highereducation #nokings
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

M.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment

www.nytimes.com

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 1d

This is blatantly illegal and patently cruel while sadly in complete alignment with the practices of this administration since January 2025. Let’s continue to speak up on behalf of federal workers and their families.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

White House Signals Federal Layoffs Have Begun During Government Shutdown

www.nytimes.com

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 1d

…a Nobel Prize is … given to those who “during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind.” …[Those] who think Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize …will have to wait until next year’s awards are announced.

Excerpted from:

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...

Opinion | A Worthy Nobel Peace Laureate

www.nytimes.com

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

www.nytimes.com

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks,
Indivisible Hurley/Woodstock!
Well said.
Let’s all help Lady Liberty hold her head high again.
See you somewhere - everywhere -
at No Kings 2 on October 18!!

Indivisible Hurley/Woodstock @indivisiblehrlwdst.bsky.social · 3d

Making democracy impossible to ignore 👀

Check out our new billboard on Route 28 in Kingston, NY 👏👏👏

DM to join the fight for our rights!

@indivisibleulster.bsky.social @indivisible.org @50501newyork.bsky.social

#indivisible #nokings #hudsonvalley #kingstonny

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 2d

If agreed, do what you can to move religious leaders and institutions to speak out, stand up and fight back. They are among society’s pillars that support - or thwart - the autocracy.
Mass deportation strategy and fear mongering are cruel, lawless and wrong.

www.thedailybeast.com/pope-leo-ram...

Pope Leo Ramps Up His Trump Feud With Order to American Bishops

The Chicago-born pontiff has sharpened his criticism of the Trump administration and reportedly decided to take action.

www.thedailybeast.com

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 3d

An unexpected voice in the silence that is the Republican Party - more of this please.
Keep up the pressure to Dems and Rs alike and be sure to support our furloughed federal workers now and later.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Marjorie Taylor Greene doubles down on her unexpected break with Republicans over health care in shutdown fight

The MAGA firebrand sparked criticism from GOP leadership after giving voice to a key Democratic demand — extending expiring Obamacare funding to avoid premium hikes.

www.nbcnews.com

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 3d

Let’s make this the BIGGEST turnout ever - speak out, show up, fight back in peaceful, joyful and unifying ways like this!

tjcatskills @tjcatskills.bsky.social · 4d

@indivisibleulster.bsky.social
Remember NO KINGS rally and march, Kingston NY October 18. Start at 2PM - Academy Green: music, laughter, speeches, chants, cheers, good feelings, and a grand march. Join us! Here's our promo. Please share it with your social media friends:
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NO KINGS 2 - October 18

YouTube video by IndivisibleUlster - NY18 & 19

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 4d

Despite all the challenges including lawless and cruel occupations, detentions and arrests as well as lying, destruction, corruption and deception by the administration, progress is still being made toward a livable planet in our future.

Politico @politico.com · 4d

Green power is sometimes the cheapest power — despite what Trump says.

The Trump administration has targeted renewable energy for driving up electricity prices, but our analysis shows states that are growing their wind and solar power typically have lower power costs.

Green power is sometimes the cheapest power — despite what Trump says

The Trump administration has targeted renewable energy for driving up electricity prices, but POLITICO’s analysis shows states that are growing their wind and solar power typically have lower power co...

www.politico.com

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 5d

The Republicans refuse to negotiate. Tell our Senators to stay strong - bombard Republicans with pushback. Healthcare cuts affect EVERYONE’s premiums and services while tax $’s are spent on a plane, a ballroom, a foreign bailout and out of control ICE, occupations and detentions.
Speak up now!

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 5d

For the good of the country, Republican leaders need to start engaging in basic bipartisanship to end the Republican-created health care cost crisis and the widespread misery of this Trump shutdown.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5d

71.5% of ICE detainees have no criminal convictions, according to government data.

Don’t fall for Trump’s lies about targeting the “worst of the worst.”

As Trump's regime terrorizes communities to fill up detention centers, remember that some of his biggest donors are private prison corporations.

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 6d

Let’s find creative ways to help our furloughed federal workers and their families - check out this example.

Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 7d

www.nj.com/news/2025/10...

Bon Jovi’s Soul Kitchen offers meals to federal workers during government shutdown

The federal government shutdown began at midnight Wednesday.

www.nj.com

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 7d

Judge Immergut quotes James Madison from the
Records of the Federal Convention of 1787: “A standing
military force, with an overgrown Executive will not long be safe companions to liberty. The
means of defence [against] foreign danger, have been always the instruments of tyranny at
home.”

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 7d

Judge Immergut is a Republican and a 2019 Trump appointee.

Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 7d

Good news.

Federal judge enjoins Trump administration’s attempt to order federalization and deployment of Oregon National Guard service members to Portland. Denies administration’s request to stay the TRO.

Case No. 3:25-cv-1756-IM

OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 7d

Whenever you can, please amplify and support the work of those who are fighting for the rule of law, our constitution, our democracy and all Americans.

Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 8d

BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump-Vance admin for replacing Dept. of Education employees’ “out-of-office” emails with partisan political messages during the federal shutdown.

This use of official resources is both unprecedented and a violation of the First Amendment.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 10d

We believe healthcare is a right for every American.

But starting today, millions of people will be notified that they are being priced out of their insurance thanks to Republican policies.

Enough is enough. The GOP may shut down the government, but we will stand tall for YOU.

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 9d

If you are a graduate, paying tuition or otherwise connected to any of these 9 universities, please reach out and express your opinion.
Extortion for Exclusion?
Dollars for Dogma?
Compact for Collaborators?

Institutions need to speak out, stand up, fight back!

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...

Trump Administration Asks Colleges to Sign ‘Compact’ to Get Funding Preference

www.nytimes.com

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 9d

Why ????????

Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 9d

The US is going to bailout Argentina with your tariff money.

Let that sink in

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 10d

Get ready for #Nokings at Indivisible Ulster - NY 18 & 19's event, “Safety Marshal Training inc Role Playing” - sign up now! www.mobilize.us/indivisibleu...

Safety Marshal Training inc Role Playing · Indivisible Ulster - NY 18 & 19

This training welcomes anyone who wants to learn the basics of safety marshaling as well as more experienced marshals seeking to hone their de-escalation skills. In this Marshal Training session we a...

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 10d

Donald Trump SHUT DOWN the government last night.

Why? Because he and Republicans in Congress would rather shut down the whole government than lower your health care costs.

It’s shameful.

www.youtube.com/shorts/TvQQ8...

Trump SHUT DOWN the government last night.

YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren

www.youtube.com

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 10d

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 10d

#shutdown Government Funding 101
www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/a-governme...

Who broke the appropriations process?

Russ Vought popped the balloon

www.ifyoucankeepit.org

Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 10d

Here’s a summary of where we are and how we got there as the latest government shutdown began at midnight.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 11d

The U.S. federal government shutdown begins as a lapse in funds brings fresh uncertainty for the country.

Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty

The government shutdown has begun. And it’s plunging the U.S. into a fresh cycle of uncertainty. President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday’s deadline.

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Indivisible Ulster @indivisibleulster.bsky.social · 11d

If you haven’t already called our NY Senators asking them to stay strong in the CR fight, please do so today. A quick message only takes a few minutes - often it’s just a voicemail or staffers take down your brief message word for word. Please show them your support to face a shutdown and fight!

Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 12d

For everyone just getting off of work, finishing dinner, homework, bath, finally got the kids in bed, or it’s just my guilty pleasure me time

IT’S NOT TO LATE! Let your voice be heard, YOUR HEALTH CARE IS ON THE LINE! We can’t afford for Dems to kiss the ring.