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🪷MsGrumpyBunny🪷 @msgrumpybunny.bsky.social · 45m

Reposting this for those who may not understand what Democrats are trying to push back against when it comes to Republicans shutting down the government and why Dems are fighting for Americans.

R’s are blaming D’s while they cut ACA tax credits and gut more federal agencies—has always been the plan

🪷MsGrumpyBunny🪷 @msgrumpybunny.bsky.social · Jun 30

It's not just $930 billion being cut from Medicaid that will harm people

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There's another healthcare nightmare in Trump's murderous budget bill -
The House GOP budget reconciliation bill does not extend the "enhanced" premium tax credits that were put in place by the American Rescue Plan

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 3h

El futuro de nuestra comunidad depende de decisiones económicas que afectan nuestro día a día. Vota por Mikie Sherrill el 4 de noviembre para un mejor futuro.

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Rob Benson 🦋 @robnellie.bsky.social · 28d

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DrSuz @nijocamus.bsky.social · 8h

The No Kings Oct 18 map is truly impressive! Join us at a protest near you! Find on at nokings.org .

In #seattle? Join us at Seattle Center at noon for a mass rally and march!

#nokings
#nokingsseattle
#fightingfascismtogether

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Rosalie Wong ❌👑 @rosaliewong.bsky.social · 14h

The Freedom to Read Act protects students’ right to learn and librarians’ right to provide diverse, inclusive books without political pressure. It’s already passed the Legislature, it just needs Governor Hochul's signature. @governor.ny.gov
#FreedomToRead #BannedBooksWeek

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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 9h

Claims power to use our military against Americans.

Attacks any dissent in media & government.

Continually defies court orders & attacks judges ruling against him.

Lawsuits to extort universities & corps.

Threatens states over election law.

No one can wonder why we say #NoKings
www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Adam Keiper @adamkeiper.com · 13h

NEW: The Washington Post has an editorial that blames the Democrats who prosecuted Trump (including Letitia James) for the attacks Trump has now launched against his foes.

That's bullshit, as my colleague @eggerdc.bsky.social brilliantly shows:
www.thebulwark.com/p/insidious-...

The Insidious Effort To Rationalize Trump’s Lawfare

This is not a president justified in going after those who went after him. It’s a person making a mockery of our justice system.

www.thebulwark.com

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Peggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 13h

Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado wins 2025 #NobelPeacePrize. Well deserved!

www.npr.org/2025/10/10/n...

Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.

www.npr.org

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Leslie 📢 @lesliepear.bsky.social · 13h

I can only imagine what their health insurance thinks of that!

Leslie 📢 @lesliepear.bsky.social · 13h

My son calls Cam Skattebo a human wrecking ball!
#nygiants
#gobigblue

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Coach Dan Casey @coachdancasey.bsky.social · 14h

My favorite Cam Skattebo highlight was when he played at Sacramento State.

He scooped an onside kick and carried half the opposing team 20 yards into the End Zone 😂

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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 1d

Mikie Sherrill is calling out RFK Jr., 47 & Ciattarelli for pushing reckless lies claiming Tylenol is unsafe for pregnant women.

The spread of disinformation endangers lives.

New Jersey needs a governor who defends science & will keep us in the NE Vaccine Compact.

#VoteNJ

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Alt Library of Congress @altlofc.altgov.info · 2d

Dystopian fiction is NOT A HOW TO GUIDE.

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Leslie 📢 @lesliepear.bsky.social · 1d

PETITION: Stop book bans in America. Extremists are pushing laws that would censor libraries and even criminalize librarians for the books on their shelves. No one should face charges for protecting the freedom to read. Sign and share. #BannedBooksWeek social.demcast.com/s/lTktlRy8

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s an easy way to fight back this #BannedBooksWeek
Join Authors Against Book Bans + Little Free Library to flood communities with banned and challenged books! Drop one in your local Little Free Library, snap a pic or video, and tag us. Let’s fill the shelves with freedom.

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 1d

🧓 Ciattarelli’s budget cuts would hit seniors, schools, and health care. But billionaires? They get a pass. That’s not fiscal responsibility—it’s cruelty

Register (or check your registration) TODAY! #VOTENJ

Graphic with bold black text “vote.nj.gov” at the top. Two illustrated yellow hands are raised below, holding signs that read “CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION” and “REGISTER TO VOTE NOW!” Promotes civic engagement and voter readiness.

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Leslie 📢 @lesliepear.bsky.social · 1d

It’s laughable to hear Jack Ciattarelli preach about public safety when he’s spent years trying to slash police pay, benefits, and boots on the ground. He’s on record saying cops should earn less—while dismissing the risks they take to keep us safe. #VoteNJ

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Chris Fleming (he/him) @chrisflemingnh.bsky.social · 1d

#LFGM #LGM

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 2d

Democrats have voted repeatedly to reopen the government, and prevent 15 million Americans from losing their health care and premiums from skyrocketing for millions more.

Republicans voted against it each time.

Yes, facts are stubborn things.

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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 2d

Travelers share stories of airport delays caused by the Republican shutdown:

"There's been some instances of planes coming really close to each other or having a circle or things getting delayed... it concerns me about being safe and also about getting home."

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DMC ❌👑 @dcombes.bsky.social · 4d

Resister accounts fighting for OUR Democracy.✊🏼

If you would like to be in next one please let me know in comments. Must have bio, posts & follow me.

Reposts appreciated✌🏼
#NoKings
go.bsky.app/9DzgZKm

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

October 8, 2025

Yesterday, journalists observed members of the Texas National Guard at a U.S.

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 2d

Gov. Pritzker told Trump what we need to hear: “If you come for my people, you come through me.”

Follow Illinois: protect communities, refuse authoritarian stunts, and stand between Washington’s overreach and our people.

Governors: take note — courage > cowardice.

@atrupar.com

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Indivisible Memphis @indivisiblememphis.bsky.social · 2d

Public Comment for D.O.E.
Deadline is Oct. 17

The U.S. D.O.E. is turning into a propaganda machine. “Patriotic education” is now a funding priority. Schools and museums, will be forced to whitewash history if they want to get grants. Sign the petition at www.regulations.gov/commenton/ED...

Regulations.gov

www.regulations.gov

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DemCast USA @demcast.com · 2d

Across the country, hospitals are vanishing and doctors and paramedics tell ABC News they’ve already seen conditions worsen in irreversible ways — even deaths — because of shuttered hospitals in rural areas. #TrumpShutUSDown

abcnews.go.com/US/loss-life...

'It can be a loss of life': First responders detail the deadly cost of rural hospital closures

Across the country, hospitals are vanishing, and a new wave of Medicaid cuts could accelerate the collapse.

abcnews.go.com

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