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sew0916.bsky.social @sew0916.bsky.social · Sep 6

New life goals

1. Out live Marco Rubio & Kristi Noem (likely)
2. Out live Pete Hegseth & Tulsi Gabbard (same age as me)
3. Out live Stephen Miller & JD Vance (questionable)
4. Be strong enough to dance on their graves

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 8h

“We’re here peacefully protesting, looking as ridiculous as we can, just so maybe we appeal to the president because he’s a ridiculous leader that is normalizing abuse of power. And we cannot stand and act like nothing is happening.” 🦄

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sew0916.bsky.social @sew0916.bsky.social · 1h

I'm ready. I will strike.

Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 5h

Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson calls for a general strike, at least 300,000 people attended the protest. #3E #NoKings #EndImpunity #EndOligarchy #EndAutogenocide #EpsteinFiles

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Marco Foster @marcofoster.bsky.social · 14h

WOW! Protesters created a HUGE human sign on San Francisco’s Ocean Beach reading “No Kings YES on 50” to support California’s Prop 50 and stand up against Donald Trump’s fascist regime

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 9h

DC J6: 1.500 arrests
DC No Kings: zero

Tell me again which side is violent?

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 16h

Skelly: Anyone who serves in uniform deserves so much better than what this tainted chain of command has to offer.

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Dr. Merri 🐸 @merri24.bsky.social · 10h

clever Seattlites turned their umbrellas into demonstration messages. it was pouring today, but it was a packed house!
#3E
#nokings

heavy rain, three people standing with umbrellas each with a separate message. Only the middle one says, released the files cowards the one on the right says no kings. The one on the left says FDT.

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 14h

I like how they are carrying American flags, but not attacking police with them.

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sew0916.bsky.social @sew0916.bsky.social · 10h

I have a 9 second video of a few women standing with a cutout Elvis Presley singing their own version of Hound Dog

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Anti-Fascist Collective… @wtafc.bsky.social · 13h

🚫 NO KINGS… 🚫

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 11h

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sew0916.bsky.social @sew0916.bsky.social · 15h

Hears you were talking about us!

#SurfCityNC #TopsailIsland

A group of people are standing outside on a sunny day under a sky with wispy clouds, holding protest signs.
In the foreground, a woman in a light teal sweater and a white baseball cap smiles, holding a sign that says, "UNPAID PROTESTER." Behind her, a man wearing a dark hat and sunglasses holding a sign that reads, "ARE WE GREAT YET?" with a smaller line underneath that reads, "BECAUSE [American Flag graphic] I feel embarrassed." Over his shoulder, a sign reads, "LIBERTY + JUSTICE FOR ALL!" in large red and black block letters.
Other signs visible in the crowd include:
Another sign to the far left has graphics that appear to include an "A" in a circle, potentially the anarchy symbol, and a small figure sitting on a ring.
In the background, there's a street with vehicles and commercial buildings, including one labeled "supermarket"

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 18h

Look at this turnout in Charlotte! #NoKings (via Marco Foster/Threads)

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sew0916.bsky.social @sew0916.bsky.social · 15h

A few hundred in Surf City, too!!

A horizontal shot looking along a concrete bridge under a vast, clear blue sky. On the left, a line of people are marching with dozens of protest signs visible in the distance. The bridge railing, made of concrete pillars and silver metal bars, curves to the right, showing the bridge extending into the distance with the line of people the entire way. Below the bridge, glimpses of green trees and homes are visible.

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sew0916.bsky.social @sew0916.bsky.social · 18h

No Kings
10•18•2025

#3E #NoKings #50501Movement #indivisible #wearetheflood #SurfCityNC #BlueWave

A bright, sunny, slightly low-angle photograph features five people, including a life-size cardboard cutout of Elvis Presley, holding signs during a protest.
From left to right:
* A cardboard cutout of Elvis Presley in a gold lamé suit stands holding a sign that reads: "AMERICA'S ONLY KING" in red, green, and yellow letters.
* A woman in a green sweatshirt and a light-colored cowboy hat smiles while holding a small American flag and a button that says "Believe In Better".
* A woman wearing a black and yellow zip-up hoodie, black leggings, and a green frog-shaped hat stands in the center, looking coolly at the camera. She also wears sunglasses.
* A woman in a blue shirt and a straw cowboy hat with an energetic expression holds a handmade sign above her head. The sign depicts a large Monarch butterfly and reads: "THE ONLY ORANGE MONARCH IN AMERICA. NO KINGS IN AMERICA" in black text.
* A woman in a blue baseball cap and blue shirt on the far right holds a large, rectangular sign that reads: "DEMOCRACY IS NOT A SUGGESTION IT'S A RIGHT" in bold white, black, and red letters.
The group is standing on a paved area against a backdrop of a clear blue sky and some metal railings, suggesting they are on a bridge.

A photograph taken on a sunny day captures three people on a bridge during a protest. The person in the center, a man wearing a red t-shirt, sunglasses, and a baseball cap, is smiling as he holds a cardboard sign high above his head with his right hand. The sign features "F*CK TRUMP" written in black marker. To the right, another man, wearing a maroon t-shirt with a blue-and-white graphic of a sea turtle (embedded in the sea turtle are the numbers 8647) and the text "THE GULF OF MEXICO EST 1550", looks off to the side, wearing clear-framed sunglasses. On the far left, a woman in a blue shirt is partially visible. The background shows a clear blue sky above, and a body of water with some boats and trees in the distance below the bridge railing.

A bright, outdoor photograph features three women standing on a bridge or elevated walkway, holding protest signs. The woman on the left, with short gray hair, a light-colored jacket, and jeans, is smiling at the camera while holding up a square cardboard sign that reads: "HILARY and KAMALA were RIGHT about EVERYTHING" in black marker. The woman next to her, wearing a light blue hoodie and sunglasses, also smiles at the camera while holding a small sign and a small American flag. Another person partially visible behind them wears a blue shirt and sunglasses. A fourth person, mostly obscured on the right, holds a white sign with a large red "EQUAL" symbol "GREATER THAN" symbol and a "DIVISION" symbol, and the text "NO KINGS SINCE 1776" in black. In the background, an American flag flies on a pole, and below the railing, there is a marshy area, water, and buildings in the distance under a blue sky with white clouds.

A vertical outdoor photograph shows three women standing together on a sidewalk, holding protest signs on a sunny day.
The woman on the left, a younger person with long hair, wears a denim jacket and shorts, holding a bright, multi-colored sign with layered construction paper that reads: "NO ONE IS AN IMMIGRANT ON STOLEN LAND" in large black text.
The woman in the center, smiling and wearing a light pink hooded sweatshirt and sunglasses, holds a similar brightly colored, layered sign that asks: "ARE YOUR EGGS CHEAPER YET?" in black text.
The woman on the right, wearing a purple shirt, sunglasses, and an orange jacket tied around her waist, holds a brown cardboard sign that reads: "NO FAUX KING WAY" in black text, with a large red circle and line crossing through the word "FAUX".
Behind them is a road, a street sign for "Topsail Beach," and some buildings in the distance under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

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sew0916.bsky.social @sew0916.bsky.social · 18h

No Kings
10•18•2025

#3E #NoKings #50501Movement #indivisible #wearetheflood #SurfCityNC

A group of people participate in a "No Kings" protest march on a sunny day. They walk along a concrete path holding signs with messages such as “NO KINGS” and “I LOVE AMERICA, DO YOU?” The man in front wears a gray shirt with a red crown and the word “NOPE” carrying a small American flag and a red water bottle. A woman beside him wears a blue “NO KINGS” shirt with an illustrated graphic. The participants appear peaceful and determined under a clear blue sky.

A group of protesters walk together on a sunny day along a wide concrete path, many carrying American flags and handmade signs. The front participant, wearing a pink hoodie and sunglasses, raises a hand in the air while smiling. Other marchers follow behind, dressed casually, with signs displaying messages of resistance and democracy. The sky is clear and blue, adding to the bright, peaceful atmosphere of the demonstration.

A crowd of protesters stands together outdoors under a partly cloudy sky, holding up handmade signs. One prominent sign reads “LIBERTY + JUSTICE FOR ALL!” in bold red and blue letters. Other visible signs include messages such as “No Kings” and “Love Thy Neighbor — Freedom and Liberty for All.” An American flag flies in the background alongside a NC state and a blue Town of Surf City flag. The atmosphere is peaceful and patriotic, with participants advocating for democracy and equal rights.

A slightly low-angle photograph captures a line of people protesting on a sunny day. A woman in the foreground, facing away, wears a blue shirt and a white baseball cap, holding a large, handmade, rectangular sign with a two-color background. The left side is red with a white star pattern and reads: "DICTATOR OR DEMOCRACY" in white and blue text. The right side is black with a white stripe near the center and reads: "PRO-SCIENCE PRO-KINDNESS PRO-HONESTY PRO-EQUALITY" in white text. To the right, another large sign is partially visible, mainly the top portion with bold red and black text which includes the words "UPHOLD OUR CONSTITUTION" and bullet points that mention "TRUMP = TYRANNY", "TARIFFS", and "TERROR". The protesters are standing alongside a curb, facing a street, and many are wearing hats. An American flag is visible in the background, possibly on a pole or held by another protester. The sky is bright with scattered white clouds.

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pissed-off-g.bsky.social @pissed-off-g.bsky.social · 1d

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

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sew0916.bsky.social @sew0916.bsky.social · 3d

Mr. I Haven't Seen That is now Mr. Domestic Violence Isn't Serious

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Q: This has been reported for a while. Cory Mills was accused of beating a girlfriend in his DC apt. Are you concerned about these allegations?

JOHNSON: You have to ask Rep. Mills about that. He's been a faithful colleague. I don't know the details. Let's talk about things that are really serious

sew0916.bsky.social @sew0916.bsky.social · 4d

Where do you get your hands from?

sew0916.bsky.social @sew0916.bsky.social · 4d

Realized tonight, after reading an article about this, that what I'm most proud of is the fact that there is not a single text thread I've ever been involved in where this would be accepted.