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Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 1h

Gov. Wes Moore says states must lead where Washington is falling short.

While stumping for Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s gubernatorial bid in New Jersey, Moore said: Gubernatorial elections are more important now than ever before.

Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 4h

No Kings protests erupt again nationwide — activists slam Trump admin for abuse of power.

Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 6h

Professor David Cole says Trump is ‘committing homicide’ with deadly strikes on suspected drug boats. No trial. No proof. No justice.

Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 16h

Chris Murphy breaks down Trump’s authoritarian plan step by step.
This isn’t politics as usual it’s a coordinated power grab.

Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 19h

Trump just shared an AI video of himself bombing peaceful protesters with shit.
This isn't a joke — it's digital authoritarianism. When leaders fantasize about attacking dissent, we all should pay attention.

Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 21h

CBS News leaves the Pentagon after 60 years — refusing new media restrictions.

Americans will know less about what their department of war is doing.

Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 1d

If Trump were a king, the government would be open,” Mike Johnson said after the “No Kings” protests.
He left out:
GOP controls the White House, House & Senate
Last shutdown was under Trump
6 of the last 7 shutdowns: Republican-led
The Clinton one? GOP Congress.

Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 1d

George Santos, convicted of wire fraud, now free after clemency from President Trump. Is this a fair second chance or a political move?

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Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 1d

Crowds flood the streets — from small towns to major cities — as the “No Kings” movement grows.
Organizers say this weekend’s turnout has shattered records, with rallies spanning all 50 states and beyond.

Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 2d

Bostonians make their voices heard at the ‘No Kings’ rally. Organizers emphasize peaceful protest and civic engagement nationwide.

Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 2d

We haven’t had a king since 1776. We sure as hell won’t again. — Ken Martin, DNC Chair
📍 At the “No Kings” rally in New Jersey.

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Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 2d

Bill Nye at the No Kings rally: “No thrones, no crowns, no kings.” Thousands cheered as he slammed Trump as “petulant.” Democracy, not monarchy, takes center stage.

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Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 2d

From coast to coast, Americans are standing tall. Today, Chicago said it loud: No Kings — Just the People.

📍 Grant Park, Chicago

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Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 2d

The people have spoken — and they’re saying NO KINGS! 👑❌
Times Square is PACKED for #NoKingsDay.

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Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 3d

No King in DC” draws 200,000+ — one of the largest demonstrations for democracy in recent memory.

Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 3d

Lincoln helped end slavery, but he didn’t believe in full Black equality. He backed colonizing freed Blacks abroad, and after emancipation, reparations went to slaveowners—not the enslaved. History isn’t a soundbite.

Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 3d

Rep. John Larson calls out GOP inaction and Kristi Noem’s propaganda push during a national health care crisis.

Democrats are here doing the work. Republicans are still Trump’s puppets.

Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 4d

AOC calls out Trump and Speaker Johnson: They’re not hurting Democrats they’re hurting you.

When health care is cut and grocery prices soar, the pain doesn’t fall on politicians — it falls on families.

Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 4d

Anderson Cooper: Whatever you think of reporters, it’s important that you have people asking questions.
A quiet rebuke of Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon press crackdown.

Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 4d

From Louisiana to the nation — the fight for fair representation reaches the Supreme Court.

Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 4d

Y’all still getting paid while millions of Americans aren’t — how’s that fair?

Whoopi Goldberg calls out members of Congress on The View for collecting salaries during the ongoing government shutdown.

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Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 4d

Press Freedom Clash
The Pentagon faces backlash as networks reject Pete Hegseth’s restrictions on journalists’ access.

This isn’t just about access — it’s about accountability, says MSNBC’s Charlie Sykes.

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Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 5d

Speaker Mike Johnson won’t swear in Arizona’s Adelita Grijalva until Democrats end the shutdown — delaying her vote that could force release of the Epstein files.
Grijalva: This isn’t procedural. It’s intentional.

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Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 5d

CDC workers got fired on Friday. Then un-fired on Saturday.

The Trump admin says it was a coding error. VP JD Vance says it’s because of Democrats.
But this is an executive branch problem. Blame where it belongs.

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Regions News @regionsnews.bsky.social · 5d

Netanyahu to CBS: “We’re giving peace a chance” — backing Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan.
But he adds, “If Hamas doesn’t comply, all hell breaks loose.”