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SuMo📞Congress 202-224-3121📞CSPAN 202-748-8000 @sumoh7.bsky.social · Nov 11

Starter Packs are curated lists, by topic to consider mass action or selective action - these are created by specific individual members of the BlueSky community here, just like us. Anyone can create their own Starer Pack (from Profile page).

Democracy and Elections -- bsky.app/starter-pack...

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Maida ☠️ @emmaidama.bsky.social · 1d

#NoKings ❌👑 #NotMyPresident
#Resist #Pinks 🌸
(Art by: Theo Moudakis)

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 17h

Mike Johnson is now calling #NoKings a "hate America rally"

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 8h

So, the grifter extraordinaire, sexual predator, convicted felon, and liar who supports heroin-addled RFK Jr.’s dangerous, unscientific propaganda just got double vaxxed.
Show this to every MAGA fool who claims vaccines aren’t safe.
@underthedesknews.bsky.social

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Sarah Szalavitz💡 @dearsarah.bsky.social · 11h

Melania Has Been Secretly Working With Putin for Months
www.thedailybeast.com/melania-has-... Sure Putin, who is still allegedly an enemy of this country, got her husband elected a decade ago—& she speaks fluent Russian—& yet they’ve only been “secretly working” together for months. #SPECTRE

Melania Has Been Secretly Working With Putin for Months

The first lady has been engaged in talks with the Russia leader over the war in Ukraine.

www.thedailybeast.com

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 9h

And remember what Ted Cruz said just a few weeks ago about Qatar
Ted Cruz on X⬇️

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Larry Tenney @larrytenney.bsky.social · 10h

Republicans are scared AF about #NoKings Day -- calling it a "Hate America Rally" a bunch of "radical left terrorists" lol

So, let's be sure we show the communities we gather in that WE LOVE AMERICA and that's why we are taking it to the streets

Bring flags 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@indivisible.org

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Cat9 @cat9.bsky.social · 12h

NYT gift link explaining what's going on with Trump's 100% tariff threat on all Chinese goods which tanked our markets and even crypto today:

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

In Retaliatory Move, Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods

www.nytimes.com

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Patrick Mauro @pmia7.bsky.social · 11h

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Live Updates: 19 Missing After Blast Tears Through Tennessee Munitions Plant

www.nytimes.com

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Kathryn Mathias @kathrynmathias.bsky.social · 11h

(Gift link) www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/a6bed1b...

After Trump visit, Poilievre blames Carney for everything under the sun, including sunburn

The Conservative Leader isn’t stupid. He just thinks the people listening to him are

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Cara Humphreys she/her @carahumphreys.bsky.social · 11h

I think this one is worth a read so here is a GIFT ARTICLE link: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/32e348b... Enjoy!

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“The only minority destroying America is the billionaires” @fckelnmskthnzbllnr.bsky.social · 11h

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

www.nytimes.com

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Allie-gata #Resists @alliegata.bsky.social · 10h

They don't care who they hurt as long as they get their way and the Epstein files aren't released

No paywall or subscription link archive.today/m2NSq

Scoop: Trump administration warns of "insufficient funds" for food stamps if shutdown continues

It's the administration's latest warning of painful consequences of a lengthy government shutdown.

www.axios.com

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Allie-gata #Resists @alliegata.bsky.social · 10h

Once Brockman was handcuffed and placed in the van, the agents pulled out, clipping the rear bumper off of a stopped car partially blocking their path and speeding away past an approaching elongated CTA bus and through the busy intersection.

No paywall link archive.today/2q5AK

WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square

A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 10h

NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES

DAY 10 OCTOBER 2025

THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES

IN 8 DAYS AMERICA
SHOW THE WORLD

THERE ARE NO KINGS IN THE USA ...sing along🎶

Please join
Go to: nokings.org

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BeSeriousUSA 🐝 @beserioususa.bsky.social · 10h

🚩dumbass threatening tariffs again 🤨

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Bridget123goooo 🌊🦋🏃🏻‍♀️⛰️ @bridget123goooo.bsky.social · 11h

The Next No Kings Protest is October 18th! 🔥✊

Make a plan and attend!

www.nokings.org#map

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Juan Escalante @juansaaa.com · 13h

ICE arrests US citizen in Oregon. Attorney decries ‘illegal abduction’

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SuMo📞Congress 202-224-3121📞CSPAN 202-748-8000 @sumoh7.bsky.social · 10h

The Trump administration is using our military as a political tool and sending the military into our cities.

This is a threat to our democracy and our freedom.

October 18 we day in ONE voice: #NoKings social.demcast.com/s/tNgeqOT8

Find An Event Near You

social.demcast.com

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SuMo📞Congress 202-224-3121📞CSPAN 202-748-8000 @sumoh7.bsky.social · 10h

We're not just resisting, we're rising.

Join the No Kings movement on Oct 18 as we grow stronger ＆ reject authoritarian rule.

#NoKings social.demcast.com/s/A092IgXU

Find An Event Near You

social.demcast.com

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SuMo📞Congress 202-224-3121📞CSPAN 202-748-8000 @sumoh7.bsky.social · 10h

They rig maps ＆ silence voters.

They rip away freedoms we fought and bled for.

They try to silence voices on national TV.

This is dictatorship in action.

On October 18, we rise to remind the world: America has #NoKings
social.demcast.com/s/u4bqY4WI

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SuMo📞Congress 202-224-3121📞CSPAN 202-748-8000 @sumoh7.bsky.social · 10h

In America, the people decide what comes next.

LFG! Oct 18: #NoKings

Democracy, not dictators.

On Oct 18, communities across the country stand together.
social.demcast.com/s/xR8c7aL2

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SuMo📞Congress 202-224-3121📞CSPAN 202-748-8000 @sumoh7.bsky.social · 10h

No Thrones. No Crowns. #NoKings.

On October 18, we rise. Not to protect a broken system, but to protect each other.

We do not bow to power.

We build people power.
social.demcast.com/s/2gz5c3vN

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SuMo📞Congress 202-224-3121📞CSPAN 202-748-8000 @sumoh7.bsky.social · 10h

The Trump Admin is trying to silence us, but we won't be intimidated!

Join the #NoKings movement on October 18 and stand with us against authoritarian overreach and abuse of power.

We'll rise together and say: we don't do kings in this country! social.demcast.com/s/inHAGsoz

Find An Event Near You

social.demcast.com

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SuMo📞Congress 202-224-3121📞CSPAN 202-748-8000 @sumoh7.bsky.social · 10h

To quote Letitia James: "We are not fearful. We are fearless."

October 18, we show the true POWER of the people and that in America, we have #NoKings
social.demcast.com/s/5ssDIfed

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SuMo📞Congress 202-224-3121📞CSPAN 202-748-8000 @sumoh7.bsky.social · 10h

Trump's power grab won't stop until we stop him. Find a #NoKings event on Oct 18 and be part of the resistance that's taking back our country! social.demcast.com/s/TxsEuLyK

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