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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

Vicious authoritarianism built on a pretext of shameless lies under the cover of scolding Christianity.

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 2d

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

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carelesswhisperer.bsky.social @carelesswhisperer.bsky.social · 1d

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AntifAndrea @antheonly.bsky.social · 4h

This was really moving! I love that despite the chaos of America today we still have people bringing joy and beauty to our lives.

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Michael Ky Johnson @michaelkyjohnson.bsky.social · 1d

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dharmalee3❌👑 @dharmalee3.bsky.social · 3h

I Just FOUND Trump’s Secret Plan to Deploy the 82nd Airborne Inside the U.S.

YouTube video by The Michael Fanone Show

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Leasa @fishgirl66.bsky.social · 4h

This is how you write a headline. Finally @cnn.com

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Gold Country Rich @goldcountryrich.bsky.social · 1d

Next!
While I am NO fan of Bolton, this is now beyond ridiculous. That said, gotta wonder what he's thinking now. He refused to testify against Trump in the 1st Impeachment (the Ukraine / Biden shakedown scandal). He was 'in the room' during the scam. His testimony would have been damning.

Criminal charges against John Bolton expected as early as next week

Federal prosecutors are considering filing charges against the former Trump national security adviser as either a rushed complaint or an indictment.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 5h

On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.

I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.

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Cathy 🖤 💀 🧡 @coco.sheshed.rocks · 5h

Appreciate you including me ✌🏽💙

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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 5h

🧵Billionaire Marc Benioff built a tower that dominates the San Francisco skyline like a giant dick. Apparently he aspires to be a giant dick himself. Crime is way down in San Francisco. No need for Trump to send troops and spread authoritarianism.

Salesforce Tower, visible all over San Francisco and known affectionately as the giant penis.

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Marc Benioff Says Trump Should Send Guard Troops to San Francisco

Mr. Benioff, the Salesforce C.E.O. and owner of Time magazine, once supported Hillary Clinton and a business tax for homeless services. Now he’s fully behind Donald Trump

Table of crime rate change from 2024 to 2025 in a number of American cities. San Francisco dropped 14% in violent crime and 29% in property crime.

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Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 6h

PORTLAND, Ore. — A small group of federal agents in camouflage and face masks watched from atop the immigration processing center Thursday night as a unicorn, peacock, dinosaur and raccoon danced to Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time.” www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Costumed protesters in Portland defy description of the city as a 'war zone'

Dancing frogs, peacocks and unicorns outside the federal immigration building present a joyful contrast to the Trump administration's portrait of the Oregon city, they say.

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👣COCA👣 🇺🇦 @nortygirl.bsky.social · 4h

Jasmine Crockett nail's it

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Chris⚖️Justice @chrisjustice01.bsky.social · 3h

Felon Trump is a failure

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NPR @npr.org · 4h

The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected. n.pr/48scGty

Smithsonian museums and National Zoo set to close as shutdown takes its toll

The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected.

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Bruno J. Navarro @brunojnavarro.bsky.social · 10h

are shooters of priests ever the good guys throughout history

Pastor shot by ICE with pepper balls speaks out in first TV interview | CNN

Pastor hit by ICE pepper balls granted restraining order against government.

www.cnn.com

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ZiggyStardust @grancracker.bsky.social · 6h

Hitler focused on people other parties neglected as too stupid &apathetic for attention (MAGA?),gave them a feeling of meaning & belonging.Nazi pty comprised those never on the politic scene before-not alone anymore &part of ‘something big’ ignoring his lies &treachery.
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Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny - Watch the documentary now! | American Masters | PBS

Discover Hannah Arendt, who transformed her time as a political prisoner during World War II into daring insights about totalitarianism.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 3h

The Trump administration's latest layoffs include HUD staffers who investigate fair housing complaints, "disease detectives," and the team that publishes the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Donald Trump's war on public health enters a new phase

Another bad day at the CDC

www.motherjones.com

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 20h

Not today, Satan‼️

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Michael Ky Johnson @michaelkyjohnson.bsky.social · 1d

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Simple Resistance @simpleresistance.us · 3h

#DoOneThing

$: be a tourist where you live. Spend money and post pictures enjoying your home.

time: if you're nervous about No Kings! start small: join a corner protest today

prep: Use a passcode, not facial or thumprint recognition on your phone. simpleresistance.us/phone-securi...

#ThreeThings

#DoOneThing

$: be a tourist where you live. Go to a museum or arboretum. Get lunch at a local restaurant. Check gift shops for locally-made holiday inspiration. (Of if you're close to a target city, take a road trip and post pictures!)

time: if you (or your partner) are worried about protest safety Oct18th, start small. Find a corner or overpass event today and drive past, honking encouragingly. If it looks fine, park and walk by to get a feel for it. Stop for fifteen minutes, or say hello and make new friends.

prep: Use a passcode, not facial or thumprint recognition on your phone. More security tips: https ://simpleresistance .us/phone-security/

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🔥Harry Potter Resists Fascism🔥 @harrypotterresists.bsky.social · 3h

trump's lies catch up with him.

#LiarsGetCaughtOneGoodDay

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Leia🇨🇴🇺🇸 @theswprincess.bsky.social · 3h

Americans are struggling with
a government shutdown
high prices
layoffs
a chaotic administration

and Trump is planning to build a triumphal arch and just bailed out Argentina with $20 BILLION DOLLARS.

Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 1d

Press pool: “On Trump’s desk in the Oval Office today was a plan for a triumphal arch on the other side of the river from the Lincoln Memorial”

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Dave @dave777.bsky.social · 2h

About trump there is no nothing positiv

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Western Hemlock @westernhemlock.bsky.social · 3h

President Zelensky has the patience of a saint: He continues to work with the Man Baby in Chief cordially, even after all the bullshit and childish behavior DJT has hit him and Ukraine with.

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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 3h

🇺🇸🇺🇦 Trump and Zelensky discussed the potential transfer of Tomahawk long-range missiles to Ukraine, according to White House sources cited by Axios. No final decision has been confirmed. The call lasted about 30 minutes, with Zelensky calling it “very positive and productive.”

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