Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Renee (paix120)

Nikkolas Smith @4nikkolas.bsky.social · 9h

after millions of views and shares of my Portland Frog art. (thank you all🙏🏾) I got requests to highlight priests, and chickens, and Chicagoans, and T-Rexes, and more… all of us who refuse to bend the knee. so this is for US.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.

110 2.9K 8.4K

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 3h

Yeah quotes, at least, would be a good idea

1 12

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 3h

Like how they let everyone get COVID repeatedly by not investing in clean air solutions and discouraging masks, and are now undermining vaccination while dismantling coverage. They want a sick America.

1

Reposted by Renee (paix120)

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 12h

It's a PRO-AMERICA PRO-DEMOCRACY rally, which yes, involves anti-fascists and people speaking out against our support of genocide.

Note that they probably won't believe you - my family believed the FOX News description of the Charlottesville car attack victims' actions over my eyewitness recount.

1 1 3

Reposted by Renee (paix120)

Aaron Fritschner @fritschner.bsky.social · 14h

A few minutes ago in the House:

- Speaker Mike Johnson officially cancels votes next week, extending the House recess through a fourth week

- House Republicans block Democrats from passing a bill to pay the troops during the shutdown, ensuring they will miss paychecks next week

House Press Gallery: During today's pro forma session, the Clerk read a message from the Speaker designating Tuesday, October 14 through Sunday, October 19 as a district work period.

Punchbowl's Briana Reilly: House gaveled in and out of its pro forma just now w/o recognizing Rep Elfreth, who was seeking to UC a mil pay bill from Rep Sykes.

Elfreth told reporters after that House Dems stand “ready and willing to take” up standalone legislation to pay troops.

110 1.2K 2.6K

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 9h

OK, just saw sure dedicated her award to Trump, so..... 🙃🙃🙃

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 16h

Glad they're recognizing people peacefully fighting the rise of authoritarianism.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 21h

Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize

1 2

Reposted by Renee (paix120)

Nick @ecosozialismus.bsky.social · 10h

My read is that fascists in the Trump Admin had Portland central to their martial law plan — 100% confident they could poke us & get visuals they wanted — and we, incredibly, have denied it to them in the funniest way possible.

It’s honestly an incredible achievement. So proud of Portlanders.

Genderless Rodent, but Halloween Themed @genderlessrodent.bsky.social · 11h

Okay, so I am 100% for animal costumes, dancing, music, or whatever other way people want to protest against ICE, Trump, fascism, or similar.

I think saying that it's "effective" because people dunking online makes me wonder what the fuck people think the end goal of it is.

12 53 220

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 12h

Also, if they're Christian, remind them that Jesus doesn't like liars, if they're going to spread unverified propaganda over your own eyewitness account.

1 2

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 12h

And actually you may not want to have a cell phone connecting live from the scene. But you know what I mean - be a personal witness of the reality, and spread the word. Don't let the propaganda version stand unchallenged within your own circles, if you're there

1 1 1

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 12h

(protect the identities of others, though, in case you have family that will send the videos to someone they shouldn't)

1

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 12h

Send them live video of yourself while there, to counter the message the government propaganda arm will be pushing to them at the same time.

1 1

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 12h

It's a PRO-AMERICA PRO-DEMOCRACY rally, which yes, involves anti-fascists and people speaking out against our support of genocide.

Note that they probably won't believe you - my family believed the FOX News description of the Charlottesville car attack victims' actions over my eyewitness recount.

1 1 3

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 12h

Tell your FOX News loving family members who say they love you that you're going to the PEACEFUL ANTI-AUTHORITARIANISM NO-KINGS RALLY on October 18.

Combat this propaganda version before they hear it. Remind them their family is there.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18h

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

1 1 2

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 16h

Glad they're recognizing people peacefully fighting the rise of authoritarianism.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 21h

Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize

Leader of country’s opposition receives award after intense public and private campaign by Donald Trump

www.theguardian.com

2

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 16h

Comment at the end of this one indicates no

bsky.app/profile/jenn...

Jenn Budd @jennbudd.bsky.social · 17h

Chicago, IL More state crimes being committed by ICE.

Reposted by Renee (paix120)

Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 1d

www.wweek.com/culture/2025...

Can you put into words what that purpose is? You and the frog have really become icons of this protest.

There’s been a nice overall whimsy that has shown up. The frog is amazing. We had a bunch of other inflatable people here last night, too. I saw people playing Twister the other day.

What they rely on is fear. So by coming out in an absurdist manner, it speaks to them, to some extent, that we’re actually not that afraid.

It also dismantles their narrative a little bit. When they try to describe this situation as “war-torn,” it becomes much harder to take them seriously when they have to post a video saying [U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security] Kristi Noem is up on the balcony staring over the Antifa Army and it’s, like, eight journalists and five protesters and one of them is in a chicken suit.

94 3.1K 11K

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 1d

Rooting for @wck.org Jose Andres for the Peace Prize

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 1d

When a big temper tantrum baby occupies one of the most powerful positions in the world

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says * Why is Donald Trump so obsessed with winning the peace prize? With hours to go until the announcement of this year’s Nobel peace prize, Norwegian politicians were steeling themselves for potential repercussions to US-Norway relations if it is not awarded to Donald Trump. The Norwegian Nobel Committee pointedly said on Thursday that it had reached a decision about who would be named 2025 peace prize laureate on Monday, several days before Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire under the US president’s Gaza plan. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

1

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 1d

Seeing this made me so angry today

LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 @longtimehistory.bsky.social · 1d

ICE smash car window & drag 2 sisters out—in front of elementary school at pick up time.

13 masked agents surround car—while children yelled "It's ICE!" running away in fear.

Both Jocelyn and her sister, who was driving, are DACA recipients—and were released after allowed to prove legal status.

1

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 1d

As a Christian, I'll also point out the lack of credibility is from their constant bold lies. Lying is a sin.

They have no concern for truth, no conscience, yet they try to tell everyone they're following Jesus. That they care about protecting children. That they care about the country.

Lies.

Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · 1d

Kind of an incredible thing about the entire Trump administration and maga movement generally is that nobody acts like their reputation matters at all. They have no notion of establishing and maintaining credibility about anything. No concept of being known as reliable. Like complete wild animals

2

Reposted by Renee (paix120)

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 1d

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

1.8K 22K 53K

Reposted by Renee (paix120)

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning. U.S. District Judge April Perry just took the bench for oral arguments in Illinois v. Trump, over the deployment of the National Guard.

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 1d

Ok, I'm in my seat and waiting as they fill up the gallery of Judge Perry's courtroom. Stay tuned.

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 1d

Standing by this morning, waiting for Judge Perry’s courtroom to open for arguments today in Illinois v Trump.

Doors should open in 30 minutes or so.

8 110 320

Reposted by Renee (paix120)

Lucius Fox In The Box @carnegro.bsky.social · 1d

Pope Leo is spitting.

www.npr.org/2025/10/09/n...

Leo questioned a world where the wealth of the elite grows
"exponentially" while many "millions of people die of hunger or survive in conditions unfit for human beings." He also criticized "ideologies that defend the absolute autonomy of the marketplace and financial speculation,"
with false promises "that a free-market economy will automatically solve the problem of poverty."

Leo described a "new tyranny," which shuns any kind of oversight and where the economy is structured "in such a way that sacrifices are demanded of the masses in order to serve the needs of the powerful." The poor, he wrote, are only allowed "drops that trickle down."

The pope openly challenged "prosperity theology" and called Christians to the practice of giving charity. "It will not solve the problem of world poverty, yet it must still be carried out, with intelligence, diligence and social responsibility," he wrote.

Popular movements that challenge "the empire of money," invite people to take on the cause to combat poverty alongside the poor, instead of on their behalf, and "make history," the pope said. It our duty, Leo said, to "make their voices heard, albeit in different ways, in order to point out and denounce such structural issues, even at the cost of appearing foolish or naïve."

110 1.7K 5.6K

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 1d

There are various lawsuits underway

Renee (paix120) @paix120.bsky.social · 2d

This guy makes really mean videos

Howie Hua @howiehua.bsky.social · 2d

When would we ever use the harmonic mean? Here's one example:

1 4