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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1d

I recently sat down with three leaders who are part of the @obamafoundation.bsky.social's alumni network to hear more about their work to strengthen democracy in Hungary and Poland. They’re an example for us all. Take a look:

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 1d

People are SHOWING OUT for today’s Protect Rogers Park ICE protest at Clark and Lunt!

There are a lot of great resources here:
- sign making
- school watch group chats
- ICE Watch newsletters
- KYR posters
- and more!

Drop by before 3!!

A perspective of a crowd that is at least 150 that is protesting ICE.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 1d

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Make your voices heard. Join us in a peaceful protest across our country against the most corrupt, deceitful & criminal Administration in U.S. History. We say NO KINGS, NO CROOKS, NO SPRAY-TAN CONMAN! 👎

Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org

#BeThere 👍

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

👇👇

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

The great actress Diane Keaton has left us at the age of 79. Too soon to say good-bye to the woman who made us smile at the quirky Annie Hall, and who broke our hearts in Reds. Your charm and talent will be sorely missed.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties.

Hello?

Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.

Enough of the false equivalence.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

Only one thing could top the honor of speaking at the No Kings rally, and that's the honor of speaking at No Kings 2. See you October 18th!

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suzannekelly27.bsky.social @suzannekelly27.bsky.social · 17h

Lovely

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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The Beautiful Sausage @beautifulsausage.bsky.social · 18h

An illustration by Blanka F.

Blanka F. @beritvalk.bsky.social · 3d

Day 9: Heavy
#inktober #inktober2025 #inkart #inkartwork #inkandpen #Heavy #markers #artchallenge #drawingchallenge #dailyart #dailydrawing #sketchbookdrawing #sketchbookart #inktoberHeavy2025

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

“I’m worried about my community… I’m out here in a frog costume to show how ridiculous the notion that we’re violent terrorists is, and showcase how that narrative is wrong…”

Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 2d

This is a big deal.

TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 2d

NSO Group confirmed to TechCrunch that an unnamed group of American investors has taken “controlling ownership” of the surveillance tech maker.

Spyware maker NSO Group confirms acquisition by US investors | TechCrunch

NSO Group confirmed to TechCrunch that an unnamed group of American investors has taken “controlling ownership” of the surveillance tech maker.

techcrunch.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

The campaign against “antifa” is about establishing a beachhead for further attacks on speech and assembly rights. We see that today in the effort to preemptively label No Kings protesters as “terrorists.”

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Physicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 2d

@elizabeth-warren.bsky.social

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

Nothing says “America First” like letting another country put an Air Force base in Idaho

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 2d

A restraining order was issued YESTERDAY by a federal judge barring detention of journalists in this district unless they refuse to reposition themselves and are given adequate time to do so, or there’s probable cause they’ve committed a crime.

Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.

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suzannekelly27.bsky.social @suzannekelly27.bsky.social · 2d

Absolutely brilliant

Michele @funnymichele.bsky.social · 3d

Gotta love Portland ❤️

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Colin Boylett @baggiesman.bsky.social @baggiesman.bsky.social · 2d

‘REGERTS’? This illiterate asshole is the ‘Secretary for White Supremacist Drunken Assaults on Women’, allegedly. He also looks like one of those gay chaps who probably likes to strut around in leather doing press-ups on naked admirals. No ‘real’ woman would allow him near her.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 3d

"...including while she was praying with her eyes closed and hands lifted, wearing a clerical collar and stole."

religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 7d

Referring to the abuse visited upon over a thousand girls as a “red herring” is nasty work, you asshole.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 7d

Welker: They say the house is not in session because you don't want to swear in the newly elected democratic congresswoman who would be a critical vote to releasing the Epstein files.

Johnson: It's totally absurd. This has nothing to do with that. It's another red herring.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 7d

behold the bold and brave washington post opinion section (under new management), lol

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Race Bannon @racebannon.bsky.social · 8d

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 7d

Narrator: This is fascism.

The image is an X post by Mike Nellis (@MikeNellis
) from 19 hours ago, stating: "So let me get this straight: a Blackhawk helicopter and dozens of masked, armed federal agents roll up on a Chicago apartment building, cuff everyone—including kids—and then run checks for warrants and immigration status? What the hell is going on in this country? How is that not fascism?" The post includes a verified badge.

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MarshallNotFunny @marshallcartoon.bsky.social · 15d

Escalator Exterminator.

One for the cartoon connoisseur - a tribute to a Birkett classic. (google it)

#UNescalator #escalator #trumpescalator #dalek #dalekstairs #birkett #cartoon #cartoonist

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MarshallNotFunny @marshallcartoon.bsky.social · 13d

Apparently it's #coffeeday ...but which day isn't?
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