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We are the ones. Be the change you want to see in the world. Community is everything. Resistance United. Indivisibilian, disruptor of shit. Check out my other Account: essscue on Bluesky I also create: squintin.com

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thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · Jun 22

Call your reps and senators.

Make plans to be in the streets in peace and solidarity.... a lot.

Courage starts with us.

Resistance United.

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thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 12h

In Solidarity with our Neighbors...

#NewBedford,MA
#ArtAsActivism

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thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 12h

We fight with you. You are a true freedom fighter.

thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 13h

🐸🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🐸

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 14h

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 13h

The frog sent me over the edge...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🐸🐸🐸

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

Portland has elevated protesting to an art form.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

#WarRavagedPortland

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thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 13h

Me: (taking careful notes)
So...people expressing joy protesting...interesting...
And...excellent dance music...got it...
Hmmm...animal costumes...unusual but good...
(compares prices online for puffy unicorn costume, creates playlist...)

thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 19h

Where will you be?

#GetInTheStreets
#NoKings
#SpeakUpStandUp

thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 1d

Speak up.
Stand up.

It's time.

newbedfordlight.org/protesters-s...

Protesters show solidarity with New Bedford father, son at ICE check-in - The New Bedford Light

Demonstrators arrived at the Burlington facility early Tuesday to support Juan DeLeón Mayic and Diego DeLeón Lucas, who were later detained.

newbedfordlight.org

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thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 3d

Here's your chance to use your voice, New Bedford...

#SpeakUp
#Vote

newbedfordlight.org/how-to-vote-...

How to vote in New Bedford’s preliminary election on Tuesday - The New Bedford Light

On Oct. 7, voters will decide which at-large councilors will appear on the November ballot. Here’s all you need to know.

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thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 4d

Take to the bridges...

#PreNoKings
#TheISCNEBridgeBrigade

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Susan ❌👑 SouthCoast NE @susanfinn.bsky.social · 4d

🌊Hey, SouthCoast.
Two No Kings?
Sure. Let’s do even more!
We’ve got you covered.

www.dosomethingsc.org/no-kings

@dosomethingscne.bsky.social
#dosomething
#nokings-Mattapoisett
#nokings-tiverton
#nokings
#strongertogether

thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 4d

Seek the truth.
Share the truth.

Brian Manning📎 @boxdonkey17.bsky.social · 5d

Please share this !!!
NSPM-7 Memorandum on countering domestic terrorism & organized political violence. The broad language included allows the government to label people as potentially political violent . It would allow the government to arrest people before they do anything illegal. PLEASE REPOST!

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thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 4d

With so many events going on...why not do two?

#NoKings
#BeInTheStreets

www.dosomethingsc.org/no-kings

No Kings - Indivisible SouthCoast New England

No Kings - SouthCoast New England. Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Find a No Kings event near you. Indivisibles are standing up against authoritarianism.

www.dosomethingsc.org

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thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 4d

This...

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 5d

When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 6d

BREAKING: A federal judge finds that there is evidence Kilmar Abrego was VINDICTIVELY PROSECUTED. The judge GRANTS Abrego's motion for discovery and a hearing, and the government must now PROVE it did not vindictively prosecute Mr. Abrego. 1/

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thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 6d

Ooooo this is gonna be good!

Brian Manning📎 @boxdonkey17.bsky.social · 6d

Please join us tomorrow & Scream for Human Rights. Ice Protest/ Ice cream sale 10/4 3:30pm - 4pm PCCF Plymouth, Ma. Special thanks to @kpulsford.bsky.social
@thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @midcapeindivisible.bsky.social @indivisibleply.bsky.social
@aclum.bsky.social
@catsonacouch.bsky.social

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 7d

Father Michael Pfleger calls out Trump and says that the "state of emergency is in America"

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thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 6d

Time to demand that lawmakers step up in each state.

Get on the phone, draft petitions, call the ACLU, do all of the things...

A law will not pass at the federal level. It's up to the states to pass laws to protect the rights of the people they serve.

Legislate protection of our rights.

The Get More Smarter Podcast @getmoresmarter.com · 7d

Well that's one of the fucking scariest things we've ever seen. Didn't even get much news coverage as far as we can tell.

thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 6d

Hopefully, an enterprising company with an interest in free speech and protecting human rights will add this app to their offerings...

www.404media.co/iceblock-own...

ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’

Apple removed ICEBlock reportedly after direct pressure from Department of Justice officials. “I am incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions today. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never t...

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thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 7d

Seek the truth.
Share the truth.

#TrumpShutdown

Brian Manning📎 @boxdonkey17.bsky.social · 8d

Let’s get this trending
#TrumpShutdown
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@saystay.bsky.social
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@mcuban.bsky.social

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Brian Manning📎 @boxdonkey17.bsky.social · 7d

This is local to me . They want to groom young people to embrace the same hate , discrimination, & misogyny than Charlie Kirk preached. We can’t let this happen.

thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 7d

This is extremely concerning. Please take this seriously and be safe.

Taking place in New Bedford, Massachusetts, 10/8.

Please share.

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New Bedford-Area Group Looks to Form Turning Point USA Chapters

Organizers in Bristol County honor Charlie Kirk and plan local TPUSA chapters for schools, churches, and neighborhoods.

wbsm.com

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resist4harris.bsky.social @resist4harris.bsky.social · 7d

I see what is coming and I hope you all do too! This must be the biggest protest ever! U don’t stop this kiss American goodbye!

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 7d

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thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 7d

This is extremely concerning. Please take this seriously and be safe.

Taking place in New Bedford, Massachusetts, 10/8.

Please share.

wbsm.com/new-bedford-...

New Bedford-Area Group Looks to Form Turning Point USA Chapters

Organizers in Bristol County honor Charlie Kirk and plan local TPUSA chapters for schools, churches, and neighborhoods.

wbsm.com

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thisiswhywefight.bsky.social @thisiswhywefight.bsky.social · 7d

Stronger Together...

#NoKings