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Scott Smith @canaansdad1987.bsky.social · 18h

Great question, Joy!!

#USDemocracy

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Barbara Rybolt @barbararybolt.bsky.social · 11h

#ProudBlue #Resist #TrumpsAmerica

#ICE & everyone playing backup roles to these domestic terrorists aren’t treating anyone with respect. They believe we all are lying about our “papers” which previously we were told to keep safe & now are expected to carry with us. Makes me ashamed to be a citizen

CollinCountyDems @collincountydems.bsky.social · 16h

This is terrifying!

ICE breaks into this woman’s car in the pick-up line at West Loop Elementary school in Chicago and detains her before she can pick her kids up from school. (They were eventually let go after showing their documents)

This is Trump’s America.

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Randal SW @randalsw.bsky.social · 11h

Madam NY Attorney General I am on your side. I agree with you 100%. Someday YOU will be the US Attorney General. I look forward to your vindication in court. ❤️❤️

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Ian Bassin @ianbassin.bsky.social · 12h

Again, Trump has crossed a Red Line no president has ever crossed: personally ordering the criminal prosecution of an American he doesn't like despite DOJ not finding evidence of any crime.

If Trump can do this to the powerful, he can do it to you. That's not freedom, and its not America.

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 13h

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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💫⭐️N. Jules⭐️💫 @northjules.bsky.social · 14h

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

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Randal SW @randalsw.bsky.social · 11h

He always looks coked out of his head…

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Randal SW @randalsw.bsky.social · 1d

Sleepy Don!

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 1d

This Reuters headline. Oof.

Fascism isn't 'coming.' It's HERE.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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Randal SW @randalsw.bsky.social · 1d

Orange turd calling for the arrest of the Illinois governor and mayor Chicago because they failed to protect ice agents, is not the equivalent of calling for the arrest of Pam Bondi for not prosecuting a pedophile…

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Randal SW @randalsw.bsky.social · 4d

I hope this happens more and more.

Randal SW @randalsw.bsky.social · 4d

Fuck Miller. He has NO RESPECT for the Constitution nor the rule of law. Someday he should be prosecuted for HIS crimes. Repeatedly violating the constitution and civil rights of US citizens. www.huffpost.com/entry/stephe...

Stephen Miller Claims Judge's Order Blocking Troops In Portland Is A 'Legal Insurrection'

Protests against ICE raids have escalated in Portland over the last few weeks, but a federal judge said they're not enough to deploy the National Guard.

www.huffpost.com

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Little Miss FAFO @nofuxgiven.bsky.social · 4d

This is exactly what they WANT. They are poking protesters to escalate to violence against ICE so they have a REASON to send Troops into Blue Cities. 🌃

This is their Project 2025 playbook.
This line is no longer blurred, they’ve drawn the line in the sand.

#racisminamerica
#makeamericawhiteagain

a sign that says i support my black & brown neighbors

ALT: a sign that says i support my black & brown neighbors

media.tenor.com

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Randal SW @randalsw.bsky.social · 4d

Its a bit long, but I agree with just about everything said here. We have never had a democracy and we’re not represented the way most if us want to be. Its time for real change. www.huffpost.com/entry/us-dem...

Trump’s Authoritarianism Isn’t The Only Problem With Democracy In America

A new book argues that America has never actually been a democracy. That doesn’t mean hope is lost.

www.huffpost.com

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 6d

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This Will Hold @thiswillhold.bsky.social · 5d

"Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated.
Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared."

Diary of Anne Frank, January 13, 1943

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Trash Panda @thumpstick.bsky.social · 5d

This is your country.
Had enough yet?

Sheila G🌎🇺🇸🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 @sheilaginhb.bsky.social · 5d

That will come out eventually. But this needs attention. We don't fucking zip tie BABIES

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AnnieForTruth @anniefortruth1.bsky.social · 6d

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John F Leech🦋💙 @jfleech3.bsky.social · 5d

That is Correct......

You win a Cookie....

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I talk loud and fast, mostly to myself. @wtfjusthappened.bsky.social · 6d

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Randal SW @randalsw.bsky.social · 6d

www.huffpost.com/entry/msnbc-...

'Lunacy!': Ex-FBI Official Rips Kash Patel For Firing Agent Trainee Over Pride Flag Display

Michael Feinberg called out the FBI director's "absolute madness" after he reportedly terminated the agent in training due to "political signage."

www.huffpost.com

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 6d

BREAKING: A federal judge finds that there is evidence Kilmar Abrego was VINDICTIVELY PROSECUTED. The judge GRANTS Abrego's motion for discovery and a hearing, and the government must now PROVE it did not vindictively prosecute Mr. Abrego. 1/

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Randal SW @randalsw.bsky.social · 6d

For reference: www.huffpost.com/entry/donald...

Trump Tries To Give Democrats Hell But Only Shows How Low He Can Go In New Post

The president illuminated his dark side in a devil-may-care take on the Democratic Party.

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Randal SW @randalsw.bsky.social · 6d

That man in the White House calling the Democratic Party leaders “Satan” is the biggest case of projection I have ever seen.

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Randal SW @randalsw.bsky.social · 6d

My 19-year-old can’t seem to get up by the agreed time of 10:30 am (on Saturdays. He’s allowed to get up at whatever time he needs or feels he wants to) and after several warnings and grace periods today he had to pay me $25 for a wake up fee. Wonder how much money I’ll make this week?

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Mollie Katzen @molliekatzen.bsky.social · 9d

Dem messaging right now should be this, loud and clear:

"The GOP would rather shut down the government than let the American people have affordable healthcare."

On repeat and everywhere.

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