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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 8h

Too much truth in one meme

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amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 8h

On other days, Illinois state police separated the handful of pro ICE protesters that have showed up to Broadview. Not tonight.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 8h

Hello Idaho, we’re here to keep your potatoes safe from Antifa.

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Patsy “Resistance Kitty” Evans Ph.D. @drharmony.net · 10h

racism first

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · 8h

Still deciding between “Not My President” sign and “I Can’t Believe I Still Have to Do This” sign, but I’ll be in DC.

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Jack of Hearts 💙 🫘 @azuljack.bsky.social · 8h

Let’s share this and SHOW UP.

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J.D. Scholten @jdscholten.bsky.social · 11h

Art of the Deal Chapter 6: Self-Inflicted Wounds

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 9h

Pope to Chicago Labor Leaders: “Please know of my appreciation for your welcome of immigrants and refugees, especially your support of food pantries and shelters….I encourage you to continue to advocate for society to respect the human dignity of the most vulnerable.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 9h

Border Patrol & ICE operating under Trump regime directives have repeatedly attacked and detained US citizens violating their civil rights and human rights. Regime agents have also been caught falsifying reports, destroying evidence to cover up their actions. #3E 🧵

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crazy1689.bsky.social @crazy1689.bsky.social · 9h

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 13h

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b'Airely Sane @linwetzel.bsky.social · 10h

While this is ONE solution; America should be asking... "Why in the HELL are our military families ONE PAYCHECK away from needing a food bank to feed their families?"
FEMA & Americorp workers are paid just above minimum wage & receive housing vouchers, food stamps -- as well as Medicaid.
LIVING WAGE

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 10h

Republican Shutdown ...

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · 8h

Pentagon officials confirm “Operation Prize Patrol” is already underway.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 10h

Just got my CAVA bag stuffed with cash from George Soros to attend the #NoKings rally on October 18th. Still waiting to hear from Antifa headquarters if one of their corporate jets is available. Otherwise, I'll use my Delta "American Terrorists As Bad As Isis Fly Free" coupon. Glory!

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Patsy “Resistance Kitty” Evans Ph.D. @drharmony.net · 10h

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GibbyWantsJustice @gibbywantsjustice.bsky.social · 15h

Salutations.

Countdown to No Kings Day!

Bernie Sanders responds to the speaker about the Constitution and our rights.

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 9h

Law enforcement needs to rein in ICE's anti-press abuses and investigate ICE attacks on independent journalists in Chicagoland.

A coalition of press freedom orgs explained why in a letter to the Broadview Police Department and Illinois State Police.

Independent journalists must be protected from ICE attacks

Letter calls on local authorities to investigate all attacks on journalists

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Mikael Thalen @mikaelthalen.bsky.social · 11h

EXCLUSIVE: A cell-site simulator, commonly referred to as an IMSI-catcher or "Stingray," may have been used at the ICE facility in Portland.

Analysis of cellular signals in the area showed phones receiving abnormal spikes in requests for their unique identifiers. san.com/cc/exclusive...

Exclusive: Fake cellphone tower likely surveilled protesters at Portland ICE facility

Law enforcement officials may have deployed a secretive cellphone surveillance technology last weekend at Portland’s ICE facility.

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · 1d

I’m very sorry for that earlier post and I will try to improve.

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 10h

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

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ᑕ ᕼ ᓰ ᗷ 〇 ᒪ 乇 @chibole.bsky.social · 15h

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 11h

"The president has already announced that if a judge does rule against him, he will invoke the Insurrection Act and then continue the military deployments. This is where we’ve been headed since January 6, 2021."

Emergency Triad: The Chicago Rubicon and What Comes Next

We aren’t at the worst-case scenario yet. But if you squint, you can see it looming out there, just over the horizon.

www.thebulwark.com

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Eric Bellmore @bellmore.bsky.social · 1d

Venison chili and cornbread tonight. 😋

A pot of venison chili and a cart iron skillet of cornbread

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SaltyBitchables @saltybitchables.bsky.social · 12h

This guy thinks the girls ‘with blue hair and five nose rings’ are unattractive. I know they’ll be crushed.

#Pinks #ProudBlue #KidRock

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