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Laura @le1971.bsky.social · 11h

Alicia Menendez on The Weekend said it best:” America first turns into America alone, that becomes America last”. I’m paraphrasing, but you get the gist.

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👑Maricella Brooks🌊🦅 @fireeyebooks.bsky.social · 2d

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 7h

The Supreme Court is on the verge of gutting the Voting Rights Act's equal opportunity protections for minority voters — 12 years after they first rolled back its safeguards against voter suppression.

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Sarah Wood @sarahwood.bsky.social · 5h

🔥You love to see it! @aoc.bsky.social DESTROYS the Republican lies surrounding the shutdown:

"They're playing golf, and they're going to Mar-a-Lago... Republicans in the House have been on vacation for weeks now. We are here in Washington DC. We are ready to work!"

#TrumpShutdownBadForUS

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Newfie912 @newfie912.bsky.social · 1d

Take America back. Together

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LA Blue Dot in GA @namwella1961.bsky.social · 6h

C-SPAN: Mike Johnson says Republicans “have always stood with Capitol police and we’ve shown that.”

Republicans forfeited their right to ever say the back the blue, when they betrayed the Capitol police officers by voting against a Jan. 6th investigation.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice

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creator05.bsky.social @creator05.bsky.social · 1d

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Anna O. Law @unlawfulentries.bsky.social · 5h

I tried to type political scientist and autocorrect suggested poltergeist. It tracks

Anna O. Law @unlawfulentries.bsky.social · 5h

New people: If you’re looking for a group of mostly political scientists who take history and temporality seriously

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 6h

Just received from a colleague: looks like Penn is going to join the universities refusing the extortionary Trump "compact". I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win

screenshot of an email saying:

"To the Penn Community:

For 285 years, Penn has been anchored and guided by continuous self-improvement, using education as a ladder for opportunity, and advancing discoveries that serve our community, our nation, and the world.

Since receiving the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education on October 1, I have sought input from faculty, alumni, trustees, students, staff and others who care deeply about Penn. The goal was to ensure that our response reflected our values and the perspectives of our broad community.

Earlier today, I informed the U.S. Department of Education that Penn respectfully declines to sign the proposed Compact. As requested, we also provided focused feedback highlighting areas of existing alignment as well as substantive concerns.

At Penn, we are committed to merit-based achievement and accountability. The long-standing partnership between American higher education and the federal government has greatly benefited society and our nation. Shared goals and investment in talent and ideas will turn possibility into progress.

I am grateful to the Penn community for your thoughtful input and for what you bring to our University and our missions every day.

Sincerely,

J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD
President
University of Pennsylvania"

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

The American people deserve a public health system that puts science before politics.

That's why California and 14 other governors are joining forces to launch the Governors Public Health Alliance to protect communities and guarantee decisions are rooted in data and health.

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rain-singer.bsky.social @rain-singer.bsky.social · 18h

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 1d

He gives $20 Billion of OUR dollars to bailout Argentina without consulting Congress or the American people. Does that seem like the actions of a KING to you?

Join us & let him know just what you think about that this Saturday, 10/18

#NoThronesNoCrownsNO_KINGS 👑

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Indivisible/Swing Left South Bay LA❌️👑 @indivisible-isbla.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 NO KINGS South Bay LA

📅 Sat, Oct 18 |
📍Torrance City Hall
🇺🇸 In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.

✊ Rally: 10 AM–12 PM
🚶Optional March: Meet 9:15 AM at El Prado Park → walk to City Hall.
💛 Wear YELLOW to show unity!

🎟️ Rally zurl.co/5D6VD
🎟️ March zurl.co/zaQMD

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

They’re freaking out!!!

Trump’s cabinet secretaries falsely claim Dems are keeping the government closed because of the “No Kings” mass protests, and Mike Johnson calls it the “hate America rally.”

The truth is: we love America, but we hate tyrants. That’s why we’re doing this.

See you Saturday.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

"'The real question is like, why? Why is this coming out now? ... And I think it’s quite clear: This is an authoritarian regime that is very scared of mass organizing, peaceful protest, and that’s true of any authoritarian regime,' Levin added. 'It is the number-one thing they’re concerned about ...

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 1d

Regarding past rallies Indivisible has organized, such as the “Hands Off” rallies that took place in all fifty states in April, co-executive director Ezra Levin said: “It was far larger than January 6th, and there was no violence. None.” www.thebulwark.com/p/no-kings-r...

‘No Kings’ Has Republicans in Disarray

Why GOP lawmakers are spreading fear about the upcoming rally.

www.thebulwark.com

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Principles Before Personalities @lizzyvoice.bsky.social · 1d

“When the government violates the people's rights, insurrection is, for the people and for each portion of the people, the most sacred of the rights and the most indispensible of duties.”
― Marquis De Lafayette 👇

SayItToMyFace🚫👑 @sayittomyface.bsky.social · 1d

They are now saying the quiet parts out loud. We can not accept their unconstitutional and immoral behaviors. Show up at your local No Kings Day on 10/18. Bring a friend who is new to protesting! Let’s make our collective voices heard! Www.nokings.org

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Michele @smt1879.bsky.social · 1d

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DMC ❌👑 @dcombes.bsky.social · 3d

Resister accounts committed to defend Democracy. Reposts appreciated. If you would like to be in next one, please let me know in comments. Must have bio, posts & follow me✌🏼 #NoKings
go.bsky.app/6nAbiqK

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Rep. Summer Lee @repsummerlee.bsky.social · 4d

Let's get this straight: Speaker Johnson canceled session and refuses to swear in Rep-Elect Adelita Grijalva, who would be the 218th signer of the discharge petition to force a vote to release the Epstein files.

Bring us back in session, release the files, and let's open the government.