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LJSpencer @ljspencer58.bsky.social · 1h

Trump’s “Enemy Within”: How Fascist Rhetoric Became U.S. Policy
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Trump’s “Enemy Within”: How Fascist Rhetoric Became U.S. Policy

Behind talk of “vermin” and “enemies,” Trump’s administration is mobilizing the tools of state power against its own citizens.

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LJSpencer @ljspencer58.bsky.social · 1h

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Catherine @shadowdogdesigns.bsky.social · 1d

#Dogs #Dog #DogsAreFamily #TreatThemLikeFamily #LoveDogs #GoodDog #BestFriend #DogsAreLove

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Plutonium Nyborg @johnunderwood.bsky.social · 1d

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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Mary Wood @maryrosewood.bsky.social · 1d

Books tear down man-made barriers that separate us based on cultural, religious, regional differences. This is what the “theys-that-be” seek to prevent. Books reveal our shared humanity, build bridges over divisions, develop empathy and understanding, snuff out hate and foster love.

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Mary Wood @maryrosewood.bsky.social · 1d

I have personally been affected by outrageous laws attacking literature. Forced to remove ‘Between the World and Me’ from my AP students’ hands, I saw the damage that occurs when we diminish marginalized voices. It’s more sinister than most comprehend. This is absolutely a hill worth dying on.

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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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Joseph Parisi @equinas.bsky.social · 1d

where it should lead..

SCOTUS specifically said in their immunity decision that the President’s interaction with the DOJ.shall not be questioned. I think the next Democratic president should order his DOJ to go through the financial records of the six conservative justices very closely.

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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 1d

'We're all ANTIFA, Donald.'

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Donna Stern @dvsmemphis.bsky.social · 1d

Wanna know why Stephen Miller froze after mentioning “plenary authority"?
He knew he said the quiet fascist takeover part out loud.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

While Trump and the WWE cofounder seek to demolish the U.S. Department of Education, California is generating K-12 test scores that get better and better.

With universal meals, added literacy resources, and more, we're helping students thrive in and out of the classroom.

Announcing news that California's test scores for the previous academic school year show continued progress among K-12 students, Governor Newsom signs legislation to help ensure educators have access to necessary resources for reading and literacy instruction.

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 1d

RFK Jr. has a new theory on autism. He thinks circumcision could be a factor.

It confirms what many of us have suspected for a long time.

They genuinely believe their brains are in their dicks.

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Be Happy and Civil @beakindhuman.bsky.social · 1d

Trump is constantly making America look stupid 🤪

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

California is seeing even more progress with our K-12 test scores — and we're driving that momentum forward with even more resources for reading and literacy instruction.

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@JusJerri 💙✌💫🐾 @italiano727.bsky.social · 22d

Agree

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22d

Crockett: "If I had one issue with the Biden/Harris administration, it is the fact that they did not move forward and make sure that this man was put where he should've been put ... I never had a defended that had 34 convictions for felonies and did not spend one day in jail. Never in my life."

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LJSpencer @ljspencer58.bsky.social · 1d

Sign: Vile man sexually assaults helpless cat — cruelty that can’t be ignored! - Animal Victory - animalvictory.org/petition/vil...

Sign: Vile man sexually assaults helpless cat — cruelty that can’t be ignored! - Animal Victory

Wichita, Kansas - A 27-year-old Kansas man is facing charges for an unthinkably deviant act of cruelty against a four-year-old cat named Willow. According to the authorities, Jacob Garrett Wilson sexu...

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LJSpencer @ljspencer58.bsky.social · 8d

Justice Needed: 29 Dogfighting Dogs Knew Only Chains & Cruelty - Animal Victory - animalvictory.org/donate/ustic...

Justice Needed: 29 Dogfighting Dogs Knew Only Chains & Cruelty - Animal Victory

Justice Needed: 29 Dogfighting Dogs Knew Only Chains & Cruelty Thank You For Signing! Can you contribute $ 2.00? Your […]

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 9d

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 13d

Agree 💯 with Mr. Reich.....

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 12d

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10d

Folks — this is not a normal government shutdown.

Let me explain the stakes and how we got here.

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LJSpencer @ljspencer58.bsky.social · 9d

Miller is pure hatred.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 9d

Stephen Miller has never worked a job outside of politics in his entire life.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

Stephen Miller: "All that bullshit is done, over, it's finished. The gangbangers you deal with- they think they're ruthless? They have no idea how ruthless we are. They think they're tough? They have no idea how tough we are. They think they're hardcore? We are so much more hardcore than they are"

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 9d

DelBene: He’s the president of the United States, and instead of talking about standing up for our communities or what’s best for the country, he’s talking about inflicting pain if he doesn’t get what he wants. He’s been inflicting pain on the American people since he went into office in January

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