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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 3h

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

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jddanforth.bsky.social @jddanforth.bsky.social · 1h

Fantastic!!!

Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 3h

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

jddanforth.bsky.social @jddanforth.bsky.social · 2h

Yes on 50 California voters.

The best route to containing the madness and cruelty of “King” Donald.

Vote now!!!!

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 4h

Wow! Love your creativity Ocean Beach (San Francisco)!

jddanforth.bsky.social @jddanforth.bsky.social · 2h

Three important things I did today — in order of importance

Saw Nancy Pelosi and thanked her profusely for all she has done. (She liked my yellow Dubs t shirt.)

Went to the SF March, where the above occurred.

Walked my dog pre-March and grabbed lunch: a Buy-Rite lemongrass pork sandwich.

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AAUP @aaup.org · 1d

UPDATE:

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Who’s Next?

When students, faculty, & our communities are united, nothing can stop us.

Join us for our national teach in on the growing resistance movement to Trump’s ‘Loyalty Oath’ Compact today at 2PM ET:

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#DefendHigherEd

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jddanforth.bsky.social @jddanforth.bsky.social · 10h

Thank you for all your hard and invaluable work -- especially for putting these marches together!

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David Stone @david-stone.bsky.social · 10h

Seems excessive if you ask me. I wonder how MAGAs feel about this, though they'll probably never get word of it.

Eric Feigl-Ding @drericding.bsky.social · 10h

$172 million can fund a lot of medical research. Or 2 fancy private jets. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14h

CARTOON OF THE DAY 🇺🇸 #NoKingsInAmerica

(From @billbramhall.bsky.social )

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jddanforth.bsky.social @jddanforth.bsky.social · 11h

Treason? Corruption? Incompetence? extortion?

Whatever it is, more Ukrainians will die and Europe is at risk.

Congress (including the GOP) needs to wake up. Citizens need to march today. Californians need to vote YES on 50 (to have any real hope of restraining Trump).

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With a phone call, Putin appears to change Trump’s mind on Ukraine. Again.

It was the latest swing in President Donald Trump’s position on the war that often shifts following contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

wapo.st

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David Sacerdote @davidsacerdote.bsky.social · 1d

If you want to vote by mail or dropbox in California, last day to register to vote is Monday, October 20.

After that you need to show up at the polls in person and do same-day registration.

registertovote.ca.gov

Online Voter Registration | California Secretary of State

California Online Voter Registration website. Register to vote online, save a stamp!

registertovote.ca.gov

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jddanforth.bsky.social @jddanforth.bsky.social · 1d

Take away their healthcare — in the same way they imposed work requirements on Medicaid.

Sauce for the goose ….

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 74 out of the last 86 days.

They have worked 12 days in 3 months.

Epstein Shutdown.

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Dale Ryder @kryton3298.bsky.social · 1d

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

Funny, how the "No Kings" protesters were "elderly white hippies" in August (per Stephen Miller), but are "pro-Hamas terrorists and violent criminals" in October (per Karoline Leavitt).

It's *almost* as if this regime makes its shameless lies up as it goes along . . .

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jddanforth.bsky.social @jddanforth.bsky.social · 1d

My signs for tomorrow’s march in San Francisco.

Please find your local NO KINGS march — and post a picture of your signs.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

Facts don’t care about the GOP’s feelings — there’s nothing more American than rejecting a mad king. Please join us tomorrow: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

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Dutchy Patrick @dutchiepatrick.bsky.social · 1d

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 2d

Given the Trumpist assault on the patriotism of all who plan to attend No Kings rallies, I urge every Democratic elected official to attend one. They shouldn’t speak—if there are speakers, better to br less partisan civic leaders and citizens—but they should stand in solidarity with the rest of us.

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 2d

This. And for historians in the future, please record your experiences ON PAPER (preferably cotton fiber)!

Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 2d

Take a picture of yourself at the No Kings rally.

Print it.

Put it in a frame.

Your grandchildren will speak about you for generations to come. You took a stand against fascism. You stood up for democracy.

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jddanforth.bsky.social @jddanforth.bsky.social · 2d

Just came across this older article.

As a swastika appears in a GOP House office and young GOP officers extol Hitler in massive group chats, it is worth recalling what else these folks have done to ignore or corrupt history.

Please march on October 18.

www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

Amid anti-DEI push, National Park Service rewrites history of Underground Railroad

Since Trump took office, the park service, an agency charged with preserving American history, has changed how its website describes key moments from slavery to Jim Crow

www.washingtonpost.com

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jddanforth.bsky.social @jddanforth.bsky.social · 4d

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jddanforth.bsky.social @jddanforth.bsky.social · 5d

Go figure out the protest nearest you.

And if you are in CA please also vote YES on 50.

Do it now. You have your ballot.

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 5d

Mike Johnson really doesn’t want you to go to the largest peaceful protest in American history: NoKings.org

NO KINGS
For the love of America

OCTOBER 18
www.NoKings.org

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Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 6d

“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

newsletter.ofthebrave.org

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 6d

Hey @jaketapper.bsky.social, I'm no expert on cognitive illnesses, but it feels a bit detached from reality for a sitting POTUS to forget that he was in power during an attack on the U.S. Capitol, doesn't it? Do you know anyone in journalism with experience covering dementia-like symptoms?

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jddanforth.bsky.social @jddanforth.bsky.social · 6d

She Despised Charlie Kirk. He Resolved to Make People Like Her Pay. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/u...

Much of what he did before Kirk’s death sounds pretty awesome. Politics aside, I would like him a lot, I think.

Now Mike Arnold should apologize to Danielle Meyers and help her get her job back.

She Despised Charlie Kirk. He Resolved to Make People Like Her Pay.

www.nytimes.com

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jddanforth.bsky.social @jddanforth.bsky.social · 6d

Should They Just Go Ahead and Put Up a Gold Trump Sign on the Supreme Court? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/o...

“ Give a president total firing power and combine it with his pre-existing pardon power over federal crimes, and you’d allow the federal government to be run as a criminal enterprise.”

Opinion | Should They Just Go Ahead and Put Up a Gold Trump Sign on the Supreme Court?

www.nytimes.com

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