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Understanding Systemic Oppression, with Tim Wise · Indivisible

jean6750.bsky.social @jean6750.bsky.social · 10h

I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Understanding Systemic Oppression, with Tim Wise” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

Learn foundational knowledge of how power operates in society, shapes injustices, and creates disparities. Additionally, learn how to recognize and analyze systemic power structures and their impact o...

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jean6750.bsky.social @jean6750.bsky.social · 10h

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The Weaponization of the Justice Department

When I was sworn into the bars of Florida and Washington, D.C., I took an oath, a solemn promise to uphold the law, to act with integrity, and to never pursue frivolous claims or charges.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's National Guard Deployment in Illinois | Common Dreams

jean6750.bsky.social @jean6750.bsky.social · 11h

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's National Guard Deployment in Illinois www.commondreams.org/news/nationa...

The judge said she saw "no credible evidence that there is a danger of rebellion in the state of Illinois," and allowing troops into Chicago "will only add fuel to the fire that the defendants themsel...

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jean6750.bsky.social @jean6750.bsky.social · 12h

Ever since Reagan got rid of the Fairness Doctrine, our journalists were doomed. We now have propaganda stations and conspiracy theorists like Fox News, Sinclair Broadcasting, Nexstar, Breitbart, Ben Shapiro, Alex Jones, etc. filling Americans minds with hate, lies, and fear.

Why has the media become so vulnerable to Trump, and what can we do about it?

Even after Disney's reversal on Jimmy Kimmel, the vulnerability remains — unless we change the rules.

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jean6750.bsky.social @jean6750.bsky.social · 12h

Trump is the insurrection

And the Supreme Court's conservatives are his shock troops.

Protester Rights: The Intersections of Government & the Rule of Law · Indivisible

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I'm attending Indivisible's event, “Protester Rights: The Intersections of Government & the Rule of Law” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

Learn about your protesting rights as we warm up for the NO KINGS 2 protest on October 18 at over 2100 cities across the nation. Whether you attend a huge mass mobilization like NO KINGS or one of t...

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jean6750.bsky.social @jean6750.bsky.social · 12h

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NEWS: Republican Voters Blame Their Own Party for Government Shutdown as Pressure Builds

Republicans increasingly blast their own party for the government shutdown, Trump accidentally posted private DM to Pam Bondi on Truth Social, major court rulings on the National Guard, and more

BREAKING: Chicago Stands Tall Against Trump’s Overreach

jean6750.bsky.social @jean6750.bsky.social · 12h

You rock, Chicago!

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BREAKING: Donald Trump thought he could strong-arm Chicago into submission.

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jean6750.bsky.social @jean6750.bsky.social · 13h

Trump Boasts "We Took the Freedom of Speech Away" at Right-Wing Roundtable

The White House hosted influencer conspiracy theorists to discuss an organization that doesn't formally exist, and the results were both alarming and absurd.

Live Updates: N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James Indicted After Trump’s Pressure Campaign

jean6750.bsky.social @jean6750.bsky.social · 13h

Arrest Trump. Live Updates: N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James Indicted After Trump’s Pressure Campaign www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

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jean6750.bsky.social @jean6750.bsky.social · 13h

SEEN on the Department of Labor!

In America, we decide, not dictators.

On Oct 18, millions say: No Thrones. No Crowns. #NoKings

Find your event! app.sosha.ai/s/70XdfS5V

Find An Event Near You!

jean6750.bsky.social @jean6750.bsky.social · 13h

No Thrones. No Crowns. #NoKings.

On October 18, we rise. Not to protect a broken system, but to protect each other.

We do not bow to power.

We build people power.
app.sosha.ai/s/mpSrIvNh

jean6750.bsky.social @jean6750.bsky.social · 13h

Trump is trying to rule like a king. Sending masked agents into our cities. Targeting immigrant families. Terrorizing our communities.

But this country does not belong to kings or dictators. It belongs to us.

On October 18, we rise to say #NoKings !
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jean6750.bsky.social @jean6750.bsky.social · 13h

We don't bow.

We don't kneel.

In America, we decide, not dictators.

No thrones. No crowns. #NoKings app.sosha.ai/s/asZMH0Ij

jean6750.bsky.social @jean6750.bsky.social · 13h

They rig maps & silence voters.

They rip away freedoms we fought and bled for.

They try to silence voices on national TV.

This is dictatorship in action.

On October 18, we rise to remind the world: America has #NoKings
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jean6750.bsky.social @jean6750.bsky.social · 13h

The Trump administration is using our military as a political tool and sending the military into our cities.

This is a threat to our democracy and our freedom.

October 18 we day in ONE voice: #NoKings app.sosha.ai/s/EfHUhbkQ