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Rio Tazewell @riotazewell.bsky.social · 1d

Trump is attempting to destroy the original antifa manifesto aka the United States Constitution.

Read that again.

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Court Accountability Action @courtacctability.bsky.social · 9d

The FDA’s “review” of mifepristone is a key part of this administration's anti-science position, but it is also a major component of the anti-abortion machine’s playbook to eliminate what is left of abortion access.

Our latest in Tilted Scales: courtaccountability.substack.com/p/the-anti-a...

The Anti-Abortion Machine Again Tries to Use Fake Science to Take Down Mifepristone

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Public Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social · 24d

ABC pulled Kimmel off air just hours after Trump's FCC threatened the company.

We cannot silence those who dissent from our beloved overlord President Trump’s opinions.

Over 400 artists have signed to say they will not sit back and let censorship happen.

ACLU @aclu.org · 24d

Jimmy Kimmel was taken off the air after our government threatened a private company with retaliation, marking a dark moment for free speech in our nation.

More than 400 artists across our nation signed on to say: We refuse to be silenced by those in power.

We the people must never accept government threats to our freedom of speech. Efforts by leaders to pressure artists, journalists, and companies with retaliation for their speech strike at the heart of what it means to live in a free country.

Last week, Jimmy Kimmel was taken off the air after the government threatened a private company with retaliation, marking a dark moment for freedom of speech in our nation. In an attempt to silence its critics, our government has resorted to threatening the livelihoods of journalists, talk show hosts, artists, creatives, and entertainers across the board. This runs counter to the values our nation was built upon, and our Constitution guarantees.

We know this moment is bigger than us and our industry. Teachers, government employees, law firms, researchers, universities, students and so many more are also facing direct attacks on their freedom of expression.

Regardless of our political affiliation, or whether we engage in politics or not, we all love our country. We also share the belief that our voices should never be silenced by those in power – because if it happens to one of us, it happens to all of us.

This is the moment to defend free speech across our nation. We encourage all Americans to join us, along with the ACLU, in the fight to defend and preserve our constitutionally protected rights.

A graphic listing the names of the more than 400 signers of the ACLU's letter condemning the federal government's retaliation against Jimmy Kimmel. For the full list of signatories, visit aclu.org/kimmel-letter-bk

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Public Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social · 24d

This is proof that when we stand up and fight back, we will win.

There's power in making your voice heard.

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Rio Tazewell @riotazewell.bsky.social · 24d

Never underestimate the power of the people!!!

Jimmy Kimmel’s show to return on Tuesday — CNN

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to air on ABC on Tuesday night, the network announced in a statement.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 24d

Jimmy Kimmel was taken off the air after our government threatened a private company with retaliation, marking a dark moment for free speech in our nation.

More than 400 artists across our nation signed on to say: We refuse to be silenced by those in power.

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Rio Tazewell @riotazewell.bsky.social · 25d

If you’re complicit in taking a hatchet to the First Amendment you better be ready to FAFO

Boycott Disney ABC

Comedy isn’t the only thing under attack. You might think this is just another late-night headline. But it’s not. When voices in media, comedy, and culture are silenced for challenging the status quo,...

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Rio Tazewell @riotazewell.bsky.social · 25d

Selective outrage is a scourge of modern society.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 29d

Today is Constitution Day—the anniversary of the signing that gave us the blueprint for democracy.

The Constitution isn’t just history. It’s the rulebook for how our government must serve the people. 🧵

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CAC @myconstitution.bsky.social · 29d

Today is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day! This year, both the Constitution and core concepts of citizenship are under attack, and they deserve our attention and protection more than ever. Read more from CAC’s Praveen Fernandes in @acslaw.bsky.social: www.acslaw.org/expertforum/...

We Celebrate the Constitution and Citizenship at a Time When Both Are Under Attack | ACS

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David Costello @davidcostello.bsky.social · Sep 13

The American people, including a majority of her own party, support transparency and accountability.

But this week Susan Collins cast the deciding vote to block the Epstein files from being released.

I’m running against her for US Senate because the people of Maine deserve better.

Collins votes with Republicans to defeat Democrats’ effort to force release of Epstein files

The effort to insert language into Congress’ annual defense authorization bill would have forced the public release of case files on the sex trafficking investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.

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Rio Tazewell @riotazewell.bsky.social · Sep 12

Accurate

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · Sep 9

RESOURCE: We launched a new tracker that helps spot when an investigation, arrest or prosecution made by the Trump administration is legitimate law enforcement activity, or politically-motivated retaliation. Check it out: https://protectdemocracy.org/work/retaliatory-action-tracker/

Tracking Retaliatory Use of Arrests, Prosecutions, and Investigations by the Trump Administration

How to tell if the Trump Department of Justice is enforcing the law or retaliating against political enemies.

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · Sep 6

This is what democracy looks like! A people united will never be defeated. We want federal forces out of DC NOW! #WeAreAllDC #FreeDC

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · Sep 6

People from all over are showing up for DC. This is not a moment. It’s a movement. We are united in our demands. We are all DC! #FreeDC

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Doug Lindner @douglindner.bsky.social · Sep 6

DC Statehood NOW

Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · Sep 6

People from all over are showing up for DC. This is not a moment. It’s a movement. We are united in our demands. We are all DC! #FreeDC

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Rio Tazewell @riotazewell.bsky.social · Sep 6

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David Costello @davidcostello.bsky.social · Sep 6

Pay-to-play politics is the corrosive root of countless problems facing our county.

That’s why I’m running to replace Susan Collins and represent the people of Maine in the US Senate.

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Issue One @issueonereform.bsky.social · Sep 2

Any such order would be blatantly illegal. The Constitution is clear: The president does not have the power to determine how elections are conducted. That authority is left to Congress and the states. time.com/7313626/trum...

Trump Says He Will Sign Executive Order On Voter ID

Trump says he will issue an Executive Order requiring voters to provide ID for all elections.

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · Sep 3

Each pin represents a teacher or community member who has signed up to #TeachTruth (or lead public action) on #ConstitutionDay (Sept. 17).

No more recitation.

Students need to learn to defend & expand their rights.

Add your city. Learn how and sign up here:
www.zinnedproject.org/news/teach-t...

Teach Truth on Constitution Day

Studying the Constitution is essential — especially now, as constitutional rights are increasingly under attack. We offer activities to teach truthfully about the Constitution on Constitition Day and ...

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · Sep 3

Can you share this? This is one hell of an ad from a Democrat running for US Senate against Susan Collins. We need to take back the Senate and have a real majority. Don’t forget Maine has ranked voting. We need great Democrats running.

Don’t let her forget about Kavanaugh or Roe.

David Costello @davidcostello.bsky.social · Sep 3

Please share: My name is David Costello. I am a lifelong Mainer and Democrat running against Susan Collins. I too am concerned. I am concerned with endless decisions Susan Collins has made. We need to turn a page, retire Susan and take back the US Senate. Please watch and share:

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David Costello @davidcostello.bsky.social · Sep 3

If you have a moment please consider chipping in to our campaign. Maine is a smaller state and it does not take the resources it does in some other states to run an effective campaign. With that said, every contribution and share goes a very long way:

Defeat Susan Collins & Take Back the Senate

Chip in to support David Costello for Maine!

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David Costello @davidcostello.bsky.social · Sep 3

Please share: My name is David Costello. I am a lifelong Mainer and Democrat running against Susan Collins. I too am concerned. I am concerned with endless decisions Susan Collins has made. We need to turn a page, retire Susan and take back the US Senate. Please watch and share:

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Rio Tazewell @riotazewell.bsky.social · Aug 20

Interesting and true!

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