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Bock Sam @bocksam.bsky.social · 4d

What an amazing woman!! Thank you Kendra!! And thank you @ashdashlee.bsky.social for sharing this information

Courage builds courage. Never doubt this truth.

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hpanzironi @hpanzironi.bsky.social · 7d

Hero’s of the day - In a small town of Beckley, WV, Kendra Sullivan staged a one-woman No Kings protest. She was confronted, had the police called on her, but stood her ground. She was physically threatened. Police came more than once and protected her right to protest. This is how we do it.

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Stephen Handwerk @stephenhandwerk.bsky.social · 7d

Over 2,000 people turned out to say #NoKings today in Petoskey Michigan!! Amazing turn out here and nationally! @kenmartin.bsky.social @michigandems.bsky.social @democrats.org

Bock Sam @bocksam.bsky.social · 8d

It was a packed sidewalk trying to make my way thru the crowd! Such joy and enthusiasm from nearly everyone in northern MI! Young and old alike! #Petoskey #Michigan #NoKings @maddow.msnbc.com @deanobeidallah.bsky.social @carlquintanilla.bsky.social @indivisible.org

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Bock Sam @bocksam.bsky.social · 8d

It was a packed sidewalk trying to make my way thru the crowd! Such joy and enthusiasm from nearly everyone in northern MI! Young and old alike! #Petoskey #Michigan #NoKings @maddow.msnbc.com @deanobeidallah.bsky.social @carlquintanilla.bsky.social @indivisible.org

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Bock Sam @bocksam.bsky.social · 8d

🧵 about No Kings 2.0!!

I don’t know about you but I loved the energy today!!! #NoKings #Petoskey #Michigan

Let’s start with the staging area! Coolish morning with some showers didn’t deter anyone
@ezralevin.bsky.social
@leahgreenberg.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com @indivisible.org @demcast.com

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 10d

We’re taking on the scam PACs. From the small business owner giving $5 to the young person donating for the first time, all donors deserve to know their hard-earned dollars are going to electing Democrats.

Democrats @democrats.org · 10d

Bad actors are seeking to exploit grassroots donors and undermine Democratic candidates and organizations.

The DNC is proud to be leading the fight against scam PACs.

DNC Chair Ken Martin speaks into a microphone at a DNC event, with the headline "BREAKING: DNC ramps up scam PAC crackdown to protect grassroots donors"

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Stephen Handwerk @stephenhandwerk.bsky.social · 14d

Huge new day reset for New Orleans with Helena Moreno Mayor, and JP Morrell and Matthew Willard Council At Large seats all winning outright tonight. So excited

www.nola.com/news/politic...

Helena Moreno to win race for New Orleans mayor in primary, WWL projects

Helena Moreno will be New Orleans' next mayor after securing an outright victory in Saturday's municipal primary, capping a campaign that marshaled a diverse coalition despite a flurry of attacks from...

www.nola.com

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 18d

Democrats are ready to fix this crisis, but Republicans would rather keep the government shut down.

Their allegiance to Trump outweighs their duty to you—the American people.

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Stephen Handwerk @stephenhandwerk.bsky.social · 18d

Yes!!! More of THIS!!
Hell even MTG agrees!!

Chuck Schumer @schumer.senate.gov · 18d

The government is shut down because Trump and the Republicans are hellbent on taking health care away from you.

And they won’t even come to the table to talk to us about it.

This is not about politics. It's about people.

Let’s break it down:

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Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · Sep 25

911 emergency services are DOWN all across Mississippi and in parts of Louisiana and Alabama, apparently due to one single fiber line being cut.

@nickjudin.bsky.social has the latest updates from Mississippi + alternative emergency numbers: www.mississippifreepress.org/911-emergenc...

911 Emergency Services Down Statewide in Mississippi

911 lines have gone down across Mississippi, limiting access to emergency services.

www.mississippifreepress.org

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · Sep 23

Donald Trump just backed out of negotiations with Democrats to avert health insurance costs from skyrocketing. He caused this health care crisis and is now barreling us towards a government shutdown.

Trump doesn't care whether you can make ends meet. He owns this shutdown.

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Stephen Handwerk @stephenhandwerk.bsky.social · Sep 18

Linear TV is dying and @CBS with the cancelation of @StephenAtHome and @ABCNetwork with cancelation of @jimmykimmel are killing it faster. Late night was one space unique space networks held. Until now… local stations protest at your own risk. 🤦🏼‍♂️

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Sep 18

Now Sinclair wants a Kirk tribute during the Kimmel time slot on ABC, and is calling on Kimmel to donate to turning point USA

These are not normal times

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · Sep 18

Earlier today, FCC Chair Brendan Carr said “we can do this the easy way or the hard way” about Disney/ABC “taking action on Kimmel.”

Hours later, ABC pulled Kimmel off the air.

It’s a blatant crackdown on free speech by an authoritarian administration. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

Disney's ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after FCC chair criticizes the host's Charlie Kirk comments

The network confirmed it is "indefinitely" pulling the show.

www.nbcnews.com

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David Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social · Sep 18

Disney and ABC need to feel serious consequences for their collaboration with Trump and MAGA in censoring Kimmel. Economic consequences. Same with the owners of CBS and other organizations that capitulate. The only thing they understand or care about are their own bottom lines.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · Sep 18

My statement on Jimmy Kimmel and the Trump administration's crackdown on free speech.

Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin

The state under Donald Trump has amassed a chilling record of restricting speech, extorting private companies, and dropping the full weight of the government censorship hammer on First Amendment rights.

This is no exaggeration. Trump’s attorney general has directly confirmed that they’ll come after you for your speech, and now his FCC chair has doubled down.

It’s not the bully pulpit anymore — it’s the thought police presidency.

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Stephen Handwerk @stephenhandwerk.bsky.social · Sep 18

Linear TV is dying and @CBS with the cancelation of @StephenAtHome and @ABCNetwork with cancelation of @jimmykimmel are killing it faster. Late night was one unique space networks held. Until now… local stations protest at your own risk. 🤦🏼‍♂️

Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · Sep 18

Disney is one of the worst companies in America.

I didn't start thinking that tonight, but boy are they making it extra clear this evening.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · Sep 11

Twenty-four years ago, our nation was attacked on September 11.

Today, we honor the memory of all those who lost their lives and the bravery of our first responders.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · Sep 10

Both of the co-founders of Turning Point USA died from things that were preventable, but which they mocked and urged this nation to ignore. Bill Montgomery was killed in 2020 by COVID and Charlie Kirk was killed in 2025 by gun violence.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · Aug 27

We deployed our distributed organizing team of over 30,000 volunteers to help @iowademocrats.bsky.social and Catelin Drey's campaign get out the vote.

This is the result.

Make no mistake: When Democrats organize everywhere, we win everywhere.

Democrats @democrats.org · Aug 27

With this victory, Democrats break the supermajority Iowa Republicans have in the State Senate.

Congratulations, Catelin!

Breaking news graphic featuring Democrat Catelin Drey, who has just won Iowa's State Senate District 1 special election, standing in front of a blurred background.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · Aug 22

Donald Trump says he is going to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. This is what weak men do to pretend they’re strong.

Stay safe, stand with your community, and most importantly, know your rights:

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Lynda Woolard @lyndawoolard.bsky.social · Aug 22

I think what we ask of our side is to be less strident, period. For example, we don’t have to mob someone for using the term “homeless” if they’re sympathetic. We can offer another option & educate. Call folks in, not out. But by the same token, there’s no need to cancel someone for using “unhoused”

Adam Wren @adamwren.bsky.social · Aug 22

Scoop: Third Way is circulating a memo, shared first with @playbookdc, featuring a new blacklist of words Dems shouldn’t use.

www.politico.com/newsletters/...

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NPR @npr.org · Aug 18

JUST IN: The right-wing news channel Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Systems over its coverage of the 2020 presidential election. A trial had been scheduled for October. n.pr/3UuKeyZ

Newsmax pays $67 million to settle defamation case linked to 2020 election coverage

The right-wing news channel Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Systems over its coverage of the 2020 presidential election. A trial had been scheduled for October.

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Stephen Handwerk @stephenhandwerk.bsky.social · Aug 18

Not a drag queen in sight 🤦🏼‍♂️

JoeMyGod @joemygod.bsky.social · Aug 18

Las Vegas Pastor Arrested In FBI Child Sex Sting - Joe.My.God.

Las Vegas’s CBS affiliate reports: Eight accused child sex offenders, including a pastor, are now off Las Vegas streets after a major undercover operation. Over the past two weeks, the Nevada Internet...

www.joemygod.com

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Aug 12

#ReleaseTheCuomoList

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Stephen Handwerk @stephenhandwerk.bsky.social · Aug 12

Please watch this. Then do something. 💸 this ad brought me to tears.

Josh Turek @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social · Aug 12

I was born an underdog. 21 surgeries by the age of 12 for spina bifida. A kid wearing goodwill hand-me-downs. I knew nothing would come easy, but I never doubted my right to the American dream.

Now, I'm running for the U.S. Senate to make sure all Iowans have a shot at theirs.

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Stephen Handwerk @stephenhandwerk.bsky.social · Aug 11

Glad I missed all of this today. There must really be some terrible crap in the Epstein files for him to be doing all this.

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