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Kira キラ @lumpyplum.bsky.social · 4d

Just saw the artist afaq share darfuridp.org and wanted to bookmark the organization

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 4d

Y'all who keep lecturing protesters to "not give them an excuse" need to pause for a minute. Imagine yourself telling a DV victim, "Be sure not to mouth off or make any mistakes so he won't hit you. Don't give him an excuse! It's what he wants!" That's what you fools sound like.

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Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 4d

The Supreme Court wants to allow conversion therapy so that's why we have oral arguments in Chiles v. Salazar this morning.

The Supreme Court wanted to allow Christian people to refuse to serve queers, so that's why they issued an advisory opinion in 303 Creative v. Elenis.

Everything is rigged.

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Sarah Lazare @sarahlazare.bsky.social · 6d

If Trump's deportation machine were an army, it would be the 13th largest on earth, ahead of Poland, Canada, Iran. The funding increase kicked in Oct 1, as federal agents unleash violence on the Chicago area, raiding communities and brutalizing protesters. By me & Lindsay Koshgarian, 📷 Steel Brooks.

The 13th Largest Army in World Is Unleashing Violence in Chicago

As federal agents kill and use extreme force in Chicago, their budget surges.

inthesetimes.com

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my good bitch 💎 @clozilla.reprosky.xyz · 5d

Fucking master class, Greta. It’s all for a FREE PALESTINE! VIVA PALESTINA!!!!!

Drop Site @dropsitenews.com · 5d

Greta Thunberg: "I could talk for a very, very long time about our mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment. Trust me. But that is not the story. What happened here was Israel… continuing to worsen and escalate their genocide and mass destruction with genocidal intent, attempting to erase an...

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Dean Spade @deanspade.bsky.social · 5d

I'll be with @interruptcrim.bsky.social for a conversation about how to advance narratives that undermine authoritarianism and increase solidarity. Join me, @dreanyc123.bsky.social and Lewis Wallen on October 15th, 3pm est! ❤️ ❤️

Fighting Copaganda Under Authoritarianism — Interrupting Criminalization

A discussion of how to advance narratives that undermine authoritarianism and increase solidarity, featuring Interrupting Criminalization's Andrea Ritchie, Abolition Journalism Fellow Lewis Raven Wall...

www.interruptingcriminalization.com

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AAPD - The American Association of People with Disabilities @aapd.com · 10d

The Disability Project at the Transgender Law Center will be offering end of year emergency stipends for community. The brief application form will close on October 8th.
https://transgenderlawcenter-zixoe.formstack.com/forms/dp_emergency_stipend_initiative

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National Lawyers Guild Chicago @nlgchicago.bsky.social · 5d

As everyone is aware, many federal agencies are active in Chicago right now. It is as important as ever to Know Your Rights. Call the NLG Chicago Mass Defense Hotline at 872-4-NLG-CHI (872-465-4244).

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National Lawyers Guild Chicago @nlgchicago.bsky.social · 6d

NLG Chicago condemns arrests by state and federal authorities at demonstrations outside Broadview ICE detention facility and in Chicago

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 5d

Please note: protesters, clergy and a neighbor are also on this suit/also making claims here (it's a lot of reporters, but not only reporters!)

Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 5d

JUST IN: Chicago journalistsa re suing DHS and ICE over force used against reporters:

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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DC Abortion Fund ⭐ @dcabortionfund.bsky.social · 10d

aaaaand this is why we are for investing in local orgs and mutual aid (like abortion funds) because unfortunately the thing the system is gonna do is fail us

dcabortionfund.org/donate

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Center for Constitutional Rights @ccrjustice.org · 11d

Earlier this month we joined 5 American families in DC to demand justice for loved ones killed by Israeli violence & freedom for Mohammed Ibrahim, detained since Feb. Now the State Dept is appointing a dedicated official for his case. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

State department appoints official to handle case of American-Palestinian teen detained by Israel

Moves marks escalation in diplomatic efforts in case of Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, who is being held in an Israeli military prison

www.theguardian.com

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Melinda Magpie 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇵🇸 Free Link, free Palestine @melindamagpie.bsky.social · 11d

Miss Major, one of the mothers of the trans liberation movement, has been in the hospital for 10 days with sepsis and a blood clot. She has looked out for us for generations, now it’s time to look out for her. Donate if you can: fundly.com/missmajor

An older Black femme, laying in a hospital bed. She's smiling and holding a pink, lavender and yellow dragon stuffie.

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Indivisible Memphis @indivisiblememphis.bsky.social · 12d

‼️FREE THE 901‼️
#FreeThe901
#FreeMemphis
#IndivisibleMemphis

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Oregon for All @oregonforall.bsky.social · 14d

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Oregon for All @oregonforall.bsky.social · 14d

There are escalating attacks on our families with increased federal presence in Oregon. Oregonians from cities, towns, and rural communities are standing together to say: NO federal presence in our communities!

Together, we keep Oregon safe for all. ✊

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reprolegalfund @reprolegalfund.bsky.social · 11d

We've outspent our budget for 2025!

More people are being jailed for their pregnancies or abortions with sky high bails.

That's why we do what we do. The faster we get people free, the more they can get care and mount a strong defense.

Help us get people out. Donate: tinyurl.com/DonateRLDF

A graphic with a lavender background and bold centered black text that repeats, "FUND BAIL!" Layered on top of this is a picture of a teal coin jar spilling out coins. At the top in a highlighter green text box is "ATTN:" Below text reads, "We've outspent our budget for the year." And under the coin jar at the bottom is more, "Help us continue to be able to show up, post bail, and get people free ASAP with a donation today." In a highlighter green text box is the donation link, "tinyurl.com/DonateRLDF."

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reprolegalfund @reprolegalfund.bsky.social · 12d

"Before he got arrested … he had told me, 'Okay, my next paycheck, you know, we're gonna go out and buy the baby all this stuff. And, you know, it never happened."

He's shot, shackled, and now on life support.

Give to support his medical needs and his pregnant wife and kids: gofund.me/eacffb785

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 15d

A message from Assata Shakur's daughter, Kakuya Shakur:

“At approximately 1:15 PM on September 25th, my mother, Assata Shakur, took her last earthly breath. Words cannot describe the depth of loss that I am feeling at this time,” Kakuya Shakur, her daughter, wrote on Facebook.

“I want to thank you for your loving prayers that continue to anchor me in the strength that I need in this moment. My spirit is overflowing in unison with all of you who are grieving with me at this time.”

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Meatball Rob @wrenispinkle.bsky.social · 15d

It’s not much, but it’s a reminder that we must never grow numb to the cruelty. Keep shouting and keep demanding public accountability

"Unacceptable": ICE officer relieved of duties after videos show him shoving woman to the ground

An ICE officer who was captured on video pushing a woman to the ground outside an immigration court in New York City has been relieved of his duties.

www.cbsnews.com

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 16d

Our statement on Trump's most recent Executive Order, promoting the death penalty in DC.

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Julia Carrie Wong @joolia.bsky.social · 16d

Microsoft will no longer allow Israel to use its cloud services to enable its mass surveillance of occupied Palestinians – "the first known case of a US technology company withdrawing services provided to the Israeli military since the beginning of its war on Gaza"

Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians

Exclusive: Tech firm ends military unit’s access to AI and data services after Guardian reveals secret spy project

www.theguardian.com

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october krausch @octoberk.bsky.social · 16d

some hopeful examples and ways to plug in

(and i'm still available to help anyone that wants to take one step up in their actions! happy to brainstorm on what you can do in your area within your existing networks)

Interrupting Criminalization @interruptcrim.bsky.social · 16d

The news can be overwhelming (bad), but it's helpful to remember that people everywhere are taking action to resist.

Our "This Month in Criminalization" newsletter by @dreanyc123.bsky.social has the latest info/updates, alongside ways you can join the fight. The latest is out now: bit.ly/IC-TMIC9

This Month in Criminalization — Interrupting Criminalization

The September edition of Interrupting Criminalization’s This Month in Criminalization newsletter shares critical information, calls to action, and resources related to the further consolidation of aut...

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 17d

Journalist Mario Guevara, from detention:

"May God grant that…love and mercy overcome the racial hatred that is dividing this beautiful nation, and that the American people understand that calling oneself Christian includes respect for and support of foreigners. At least that’s what my Bible says."

As of today, Monday, I’ve been behind bars for 100 days, more than three months locked up as if I were a criminal. I am aware of my legal situation; I know I am about to be deported from this country, a country I have loved and respected for more than two decades.
Life is not always fair. If I am deported, I will leave with my head held high, because I am convinced it will be for doing my work as a journalist and not for committing crimes.
That said, I will leave with a broken heart and my dignity tarnished, because I have been humiliated by both federal and local authorities, and I don’t believe I deserve it. And because my family, the thing I love most in life, will be separated, although all my loved ones know it has all been because of my passion for my work.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States says ‘with liberty and justice for all.’ Right now, that is a fallacy. They should add, “except for immigrants.’
May God grant that, in the not-too-distant future, love and mercy overcome the racial hatred that is dividing this beautiful nation, and that the American people understand that calling oneself Christian

includes respect for and support of foreigners. At least that’s what my Bible says.
To my family, I ask forgiveness for having caused them so much pain with my work-related foolishness. I also ask the U.S. justice system for forgiveness, because I violated some of its traffic laws, but it was never with bad intentions, nor out of malice.*
To my Latino community, I thank you for always supporting me, and to MGNews clients, for trusting me and my team: THANK YOU.
God never makes mistakes and is always in control, so I trust that wherever I go, I will continue serving my people. Blessings.
*Gwinnett County issued minor traffic violation charges against Guevara related to his work as a journalist, filed after he was detained by ICE. Gwinnett County then dismissed all charges.

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Death Penalty Action @deathpenaltyaction.bsky.social · 17d

At 11am CT, we will deliver your signatures to Gov. Abbott’s office, demanding intervention in Blain Milam’s scheduled execution tomorrow. Add your voice:
✍️ Visit DeathPenaltyAction.org
📞 Call Gov. Abbott: 512-463-2000
📞 Call Gov. Ivey: 334-242-7100
People are worth fighting for.❤️ #StopExecutions

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