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Pamela Smith

@kiteinthewind.bsky.social

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Mom, Grammy, Retired R.N., Happily married Progressive living in a red state. KC area. 💙 #BlueResister 🚫 MAGA or anyone that in any way supports or justifies this fascist robber baron regime. 🚫 DM UNLESS I KNOW YOU!! 🚫 Porn, OF, or crypto BS

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Pamela Smith @kiteinthewind.bsky.social · 1d

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HEADS UP, Resistance! We need 11 million people to stand up October 18! Find the location near you! See you in the streets! www.nokings.org

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 9h

🚨 BREAKING: The Nobel Peace Prize has gone to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado despite Donald Trump’s lobbying.

Read the story: ow.ly/x78S50X9BBt

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 19h

Breaking News: A judge restricted deploying troops in the Chicago area, saying the Trump administration accounts used to justify it were “simply unreliable.”

National Guard Live Updates: Federal Judge Restricts Troop Deployment in Chicago Area

The Trump administration’s attempts to justify a military presence were “simply unreliable,” the judge said. A federal appeals court is weighing a similar case regarding National Guard troops in Portland, Ore.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 19h

BREAKING: A judge blocks the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks.

Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks

A judge has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 20h

BREAKING: A federal judge shuts down President Trump’s attempt to deploy any National Guard troops in Chicago, ruling he lacks such authority and that his “rebellion” claims were not credible.

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Chicago Military Deployment

Read more here.

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Pamela Smith @kiteinthewind.bsky.social · 20h

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BREAKING: NY AG Letitia James Indicted by Trump DOJ Prosecutor

For more access to expert legal analysis, official court documents and breaking news coverage only available here at the intersection of law and politics, please consider becoming a paid subscriber.Le...

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Pamela Smith @kiteinthewind.bsky.social · 20h

I'm attending Indivisible Kansas City's event, “NO KINGS 2.0” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisiblek...

NO KINGS 2.0 · Indivisible Kansas City

SAVE THE DATE- NO KINGS RALLY 2.O IS COMING OCT. 18TH MARK YOUR CALENDARS DUE TO A MARATHON TAKING PLACE THE SAME DAY ON THE PLAZA WE HAVE MOVED THE STARTING TIME TO 2 PM THE RALLY WILL BEGIN AT 2 PM...

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Pamela Smith @kiteinthewind.bsky.social · 1d

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Pam Bondi Accidentally Leaks Her Senate Troll Script, Gallego Confronts Mike Johnson, Noem Finds Chicken Suit Instead Of Riots In Portland, and Bill Nye Fights For NASA Funding

Bulldozing maga lies

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Pamela Smith @kiteinthewind.bsky.social · 1d

WTAF??? 🤯📣📣📣

jmnjdem.bsky.social @jmnjdem.bsky.social · 1d

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US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport

Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was informed at boarding gate that his trip was cancelled

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Pamela Smith @kiteinthewind.bsky.social · 1d

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HEADS UP, Resistance! We need 11 million people to stand up October 18! Find the location near you! See you in the streets! www.nokings.org

Pamela Smith @kiteinthewind.bsky.social · 1d

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Pritzker shows examples of 'military-style' ICE activity in Chicago during press conference

YouTube video by NBC Chicago

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Pamela Smith @kiteinthewind.bsky.social · 1d

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Jimmy Kimmel Live @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social · 1d

Did Trump write the infamous Epstein birthday letter? You decide.

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David Hogg @davidhogg.bsky.social · 1d

Hey Speaker Johnson, swear in Adelita Grijalva. Or are you too scared that Trump and your other GOP buddies are in the Epstein files?

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 2d

President Trump didn’t just shut down the government to score political points—he’s trying to shut down the truth.
As investigations close in on Epstein’s network, his allies are now blocking Congress from being sworn in. They’re terrified of transparency.
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Mike Johnson 'Doing Everything He Can' To Block Vote On Epstein Files

Can't vote on the Epstein files when there's no voting at all!

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Karen Melchior @karmel80.bsky.social · 2d

Pritzker also responded on social media, saying: “I will not back down. Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power. What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?”

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Trump calls for jailing of Chicago mayor and Illinois governor as national guard arrives in city

President accused Brandon Johnson and JB Pritzker of failing to protect Ice officers as troops deploy to Chicago

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Bob Geiger @bobgeiger.bsky.social · 2d

Mango Unchained posted this morning that "Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also!"

And speaking of people who should be in jail...

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Pamela Smith @kiteinthewind.bsky.social · 2d

I really think it’s deeper than that. 🤷‍♀️

Pamela Smith @kiteinthewind.bsky.social · 2d

What a shock! 😱

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 2d

Here’s another amazing resource from Freedom Trainers:

So the National Guard is (or might be) coming to your city? - Freedom Trainers

Don’t freak out. Don’t panic. Here’s a compendium of some resources. (1) Understand the legal situation State governors usually control their own National Guard. They’re deployed for things like natur...

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 2d

Despite strong objections from Governor Pritzker, Mayor Johnson, and the people of Chicago, the Trump regime is preparing to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago today.

If you are in Chicago and need guidance on how to interact with the Guard, here’s a helpful guide:
bit.ly/resistancetoolkit

Responding to Federal Occupying Forces

Click here for another version of this document optimized for readability and accessibility. Table of Contents (click to jump ahead) We the People are PISSED: statement/intro Situation Report: current...

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Pam Spaulding @pamspaulding.bsky.social · 2d

There it is...Trump calls for the arrest of the mayor of Chicago and Governor Pritzker.

So, for all the incrementalists in denial...are we there yet? 🤔
- Did we cross the line into authoritarianism yet?
- Is it fascism yet?
- Is he "joking"?

He & Stephen Miller want civil war.
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Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also!
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115338509988551290

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PoliticalNash @politicalnash.bsky.social · 2d

#DV1 #ProudBlue
Wake up people, trump must be removed from office. A president calling for Gov Pritzker and others political opponents to be jailed should frighten everyone regardless of party. That is fascism.
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BREAKING: Trump Demands Arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor

Trump calls for arrest of Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor, Trump calls for investigation and silencing of Democratic Senator, Air Traffic slows as Government Shutdown lengthens

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Pamela Smith @kiteinthewind.bsky.social · 2d

It’s MUCH more than that. Think of what MAGA is asking for most right now: #EpsteinFiles I would bet $$ Graham is in there!

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Pamela Smith @kiteinthewind.bsky.social · 2d

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 4d

They’re lying because they want you to support them cutting your healthcare, and they want you to blame immigrants.

- undocumented immigrants aren’t eligible for Medicaid or the ACA

- 700 rural hospitals will close

- Health insurance premiums will double, or more

- 15 million will lose coverage

Fact Check: Mike Johnson's Biggest Lies About Health Care and Undocumented Immigrants

GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes the false narrative that Democrats shut down the government to fund health care for undocumented people.

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 2d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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