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Freya Keddie

@keddieff.bsky.social

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Pragmatic Progressive NDP supporter Investing in *people* & the things people need to thrive is smart use of public funds. Tax the Rich *more* Atheist, but not antagonistic towards religious folk ...except the proselytizers...they can bugger off No DMs pls

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Freya Keddie @keddieff.bsky.social · Aug 27

This is the kind of courage that is embarrassingly absent in the ranks of U.S. Republican lawmakers
One can only hope that the brave few who *have* spoken out will soon be joined by others...before it's too late
Because I'm shocked at the pace with which things are getting out of hand in the States

Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · Aug 25

A man, near the White House, who describes himself as a "retired disabled combat veteran," after burning an American flag tells bystanders "I am being detained because I expressed my First Amendment rights."

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · Aug 25

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 11h

Sometimes we need a moment, but if you tune out completely, they win. Fascism doesn’t need your support, just your silence.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 11h

Koh: This is an AG who is taking orders via dm and is trying to save her job because Trump’s upset about what's happening with the Epstein files. That's what this is all about.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 13h

There is nothing an authoritarian fears more than peaceful, organized people power. That’s why the White House is now turning its sights on us. 🧵

www.reuters.com

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Freya Keddie @keddieff.bsky.social · 6h

#NoKings
#October18th
www.nokings.org

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 7h

“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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Freya Keddie @keddieff.bsky.social · 16h

#KarolineLeavitt lies about #PortlandOregon
#KristiNoem lies about #Portland too
and #TrumpLiesAboutEverything
& from what I've seen/heard, the only "agenda" the left has is to vote as many lying MAGA wackos out of office as possible...as soon as possible

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 17h

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social · 1d

All but one of the surgeons general since 1992 (when I was 12!) came together to denounce RFK Jr because he is a threat to public health. That’s remarkable. RFK Jr must resign before he causes further damage.

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 21h

“I just saw it as distortion on the part of some of the right-wing media networks, and I aimed to correct it."

Jimmy Kimmel Says Charlie Kirk Remark Was 'Mischaracterized' by Right-Wing Media 'Maliciously'

Jimmy Kimmel says right-wing media intentionally mischaracterized his comments about Charlie Kirk that led to the suspension of his show.

bit.ly

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 22h

Just want to remind everyone that little moments of joy are so important right now.

For instance, my cat does not understand the human concept of kisses beyond Incoming Nose = Love. So every time she’s happy, she’ll smush her face or shove her nose into ours.

Please share your joys with us.

Heater, an orange cat with BIG eyes, nestles herself in a sea of grey blankies.

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✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ @the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social · 7d

The Regime isn’t getting the scary images it wants out of Portland and other “war torn” cities.

They need video of violent “ANTIFA” types they can use as propaganda, and we’re not giving it to them!

Aesthetics matter!

Wear funny costumes. 🥸
Dance. 💃
Carry flowers. 💐
Blow bubbles.🫧
Get creative!

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Tech Witch @techwitch.bsky.social · 1d

People in costumes, having tea parties, riding unicycles…

Portland is presenting great examples of dilemma actions and it’s very effective against strongmen’s forces.

bsky.app/profile/tech...

Tech Witch @techwitch.bsky.social · Jul 4

Want to feel empowered?

Read this FREE book (it’s short, 75 pgs) by Srdja Popovic. He was instrumental in the overthrow of Slobodan Milošević in Yugoslavia/Serbia. He teaches nonviolent resistance methods that are effective against authoritarians.

www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...

Pranksters vs. Autocrats by Srdja Popovic and Sophia A. McClennen | eBook | Cornell University Press

The Lawrence and Lynne Brown Democracy Medal, presented by the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State, recognizes outstanding individuals, groups, and organizations that produce innovations....

www.cornellpress.cornell.edu

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LizW @cave-malum.bsky.social · 2d

Other cities can't compete with Portland but most Americans can afford a tutu and a clown nose. Better yet how many Santa Claus costumes are there in basements and attics all over the country? Time to break em out and dance.

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Jed Hartman @elysdir.bsky.social · 1d

(20-second video showing protesters in Portland, in inflatable animal costumes, dancing to music)

Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 1d

War is hell, Portland style

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Freya Keddie @keddieff.bsky.social · 1d

that dino has got some *moves* !

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Hands Off Alerts @protest2025bot.bsky.social · 1d

Trump Asked About Stopping Tax Money From Being Spent On 'No Kings' Rally In Austin, Texas

Speaking to reporters, President Trump was asked about stopping tax money from funding a 'No Kings' rally in Austin, Texas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7kMucvroaM

#HandsOff #NoKings

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 1d

🚨🚨🚨Chicago - NOW!🚨🚨🚨
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🔥🗽🔥SoCal Redhead🔥🗽🔥 @vlf79.bsky.social · 1d

I've been saying for a while now to just dance.

Anyone holding a gun will get stuck on stupid.

Damn i love the internet.

#TrueAmericanPatriots unite and dance.
🔥🗽🔥

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Freya Keddie @keddieff.bsky.social · 1d

#October18th
#NoKings
be there

Linda @ggvotesblue.bsky.social · 1d

Bravo‼️

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

YES! MORE OF THIS! Thank you Brigadier General Alan R. Gronewold from Oregon’s National Guard 🙏

Source: www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

#Oregon #Portland #50501Movement

@WinterPolitics1
The Oregon national guard general says if the Oregon National guard were to be deployed they would be instructed under his leadership to protect the protesters not ICE.

And a photo of the Oregon National Guard General

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Freya Keddie @keddieff.bsky.social · 1d

#Epstein
#EpsteinFiles
#EpsteinCoverup

Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

Mike Johnson’s abrupt closure of the House had more to do with stalling a congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation than previously reported, and it appears to have been a direct response to the Treasury’s surrender of Epstein’s financial records.

SCOOP: Johnson closed House hours after Congress received Epstein’s financial records

The decision to shut down the House — and by extension the government — came hours after the Oversight Committee received documents from the US Treasury.

www.beltway.news

Freya Keddie @keddieff.bsky.social · 1d

#Epstein
#EpsteinFiles
#EpsteinCoverup

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 2d

Now is a good time to sign up for the best daily political news bulletin in the universe 👉 www.meidasplus.com/p/today-in-p...

Freya Keddie @keddieff.bsky.social · 1d

#IllegalICERaids
#ICERaids
#ICE

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 1d

BREAKING: Federal judge officially found ICE violated people’s rights during raids in Chicago, conducted unlawful arrests.

Freya Keddie @keddieff.bsky.social · 1d

#PamBondi
#USConstitution

Barbra Streisand @barbrastreisand.bsky.social · 1d

Pam Bondi’s testimony in front of the Senate was both contemptuous and dismissive. She is supposed to work for the country not just the President.

Freya Keddie @keddieff.bsky.social · 1d

#TrumpLies about Portland

#PortlandOregon is *not* a warzone

#TrumpLiesAboutEverything

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

GOV. PRITZKER: “This is a convicted felon threatening to jail me? He’s an unhinged, insecure wannabe dictator. Come and get me.”

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