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Kathleen Dreier
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A professional freelance photographer of events, portraits, & social justice, using photography as a tool to connect people & build community. Also a custom perfumer. A woman in her 60's striving to do and be a better human being. kathleendreier.com
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63 images from the 2 Tucson AZ events on 03/29/25 have been uploaded to my Social Justice Actions viewing gallery.

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#stopthecoup
#tomorrowtherewillbemoreofus
An older man with a silver mustache and wearing a brown plaid shirt, sun glasses and hat is holding a sign that says " Things are so bad even the introverts are here!" stands in front of the Tesla dealership on 03/29/25 during the 6th protest in the last 2 months. Taken from the vantage point of standing on top of a ladder, a group of 10 or so primarily white men and woman hold various protest signs that say things such as "honor our vets", "we are not ok", and "collective bargaining is an American worker's right" stand in the protest line in front the Tucson AZ Tesla dealership. A woman wearing a resist t-shirt is walking across the street at Oracle RD and River RD in Tucson AZ. She is holding a colorful sign that says "Speak Up! While it's still legal. We the People." Date of image: 03/29/25 during the 6th protest in front of the Tesla dealership. Facing west opposite of the Tucson Tesla dealership, a group of veterans and citizens unfurl a 20x30 foot US Flag in the upside down position to signal the distress of our country due to the coup.
March 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
bluerobedcrone.bsky.social
This flag is making stops all over the country to signal distress as our country is in a coup. Today in Tucson, AZ, the flag was visible at both the 6th Tesla protest and then, as you see here, unfurled atop A Mountain. More images forthcoming.
© 03/29/25 @bluerobedcrone.bsky.social
Taken with a telephoto lens with yellow palo verde blossoms in the foreground, an upside down American flag is seen on top of Sentinel Peak(aka A Mountain) on Saturday, 03/29/25. The flag which is being taken all over the United States is positioned upside down to denote the distress our country is in due to the active coup that is happening. The image is by Kathleen Dreier.
March 30, 2025 at 1:15 AM
bluerobedcrone.bsky.social
63 images of Attorney General Kris Mayes' visit & conversation with Tucson constituents has been added to my Social Justice Actions gallery. She calls it what it is:
Yes, it is a coup. Counter with crowds, courts and courage.

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March 29, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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Chumbawamba - The day the nazi died
YouTube video by Huppelplopp1848
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March 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
bluerobedcrone.bsky.social
Link to my recent Substack article.

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Documentary: The Palestine Exception
The Palestine Exception is a powerful documentary featuring diverse academics who challenge the historical censorship of criticisms of Israel and Zionism.
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March 27, 2025 at 12:12 AM
bluerobedcrone.bsky.social
74 images of Tucson's rally on 03/22/25 with Senator Bernie Sanders and Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Greg Casar has been added to my ongoing Social Justice Actions viewing gallery.

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A young woman with long black hair and glasses is standing in line with other people on 03/22/25 at the Tucson, AZ Fight The Oligarchy rally with Bernie Sanders, AOC, and Greg Casar. She is wearing a short-sleeve maroon t-shirt that says "Women don't owe you shit." A close-up side profile of AOC speaking in Tucson AZ. Off the frame of the image are 1000's of people occupying the Catalina Magnet High School football stadium.
March 26, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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An important letter to read, dated 03/19/25.
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"My name is Mahmoud Khalil and I am a political prisoner"
The Columbia graduate and student leader dictated this message from ICE detention in Louisiana.
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March 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
bluerobedcrone.bsky.social
4 decades ago I had a college prof who predicted the times we are currently in: Christian Nationalism, setting up a die-off of millions, etc.

Cruelty = their fuel.
Our sorrow/fear = their joy.
Hatred/supremacy = their motto.
Manifest destiny = their incorrect perceived birthright.

#Resist
An elder indigenous woman with a red jacket and tan cap has a placard around her next of a young indigenous woman lifting her arm in strength and the words on the placard say "Standing In Solidarity." This image was taken by Kathleen Dreier during the 03/15/25 Tesla Protest in Tucson Arizona.
March 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
bluerobedcrone.bsky.social
A very worthy listen to a speech going viral in Europe. Let's make it go viral here in the US also.

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Speech againt Trump, by french senator, Claude Malhuret. ( English subtitles )
YouTube video by Alain Cazes
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March 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Several more rally/march events have been added to my ongoing and ever-growing viewing album. There were two actions in Tucson on March 4th. Images are in reverse chronological order.

#togetherwemoveforward
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Social Justice Actions - Kathleen Dreier Photography
2025 We have entered a new era of fighting for peoples' rights. This ongoing album is a collection of social justice actions Kathleen has documented since the inauguration on 01/20/25. The images will...
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March 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
bluerobedcrone.bsky.social
The age of protests, rallies and marches is set anew.
These images are from the 02/22/25 protest #2 outside of Tucson's Tesla on Oracle Rd north of River Road.

More images images from various 2025 Tucson protests and rallies:

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A sign is on the wall outside of the Tucson Tesla dealership that says " Nothing left after caring for my 94 year old mother who passed away. No money, home, car, food, family and no help."
February 28, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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​49 images from the #fiftyfiftyone Presidents Day Tucson AZ rally has been added to my going 2025 Standing For Justice gallery.

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Ever growing album of rallies since 01/20/25. Reverse order so you see most recent images first.

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Standing Up For Justice - Kathleen Dreier Photography
2025 We have entered a new era of fighting for peoples' rights. This ongoing album is a collection of social justice actions Kathleen has documented since the inauguration on 01/20/25. The images will...
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February 19, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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02/15/25 Protest at Tucson's Tesla dealership on Oracle/River. Ongoing album of my protest/rally images can be viewed here:

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Ever growing album, now contains 6 actions documented since 01/20/25. Reverse order so you see most recent images first.
February 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Tucson: Vote NO on Prop 414.
We need more $ going to social programs and less to further militarize our local law enforcement including their goal to have a surveillance plane ($17 Million). These images are from May 2024 peaceful protests where I bore witness to their violent actions.
February 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
bluerobedcrone.bsky.social
I have created what will be an ever-growing photo album of images taken in 2025, documenting social justice actions created by community members. Since the inauguration, I have photographed 5 events which have been uploaded the viewing gallery.

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Standing Up For Justice - Kathleen Dreier Photography
2025 We have entered a new era of fighting for peoples' rights. This ongoing album is a collection of social justice actions Kathleen has documented during 2025. The images will be in reverse chronolo...
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February 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
bluerobedcrone.bsky.social
02/08/25
The power and the importance of one.
Beloved Tucsonan, Eb Eberlein peacefully protested in front of the Tucson Federal Courthouse.
May you be inspired by Eb's action to find an expression of how you can give voice to what you value for our country.
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February 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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This is from March of 2016. We already knew then what we know now. Image © @bluerobedcrone.bsky.social
A group of protesters at a March 2016 protest stand behind an American flag with police holding a line to prevent the protesters from closer to the Tucson Convention Center building where then-candidate Trump was giving a rally. One man wearing a button up shirt with an American flag pattern is holding a sign with three images of Trump with a Confederate flag superimposed on his face.
February 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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Thursday, 03/06/25
Filibuster still going strong.
Thank you, Senators.
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February 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Reposted by Kathleen Dreier
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Opinion | Don’t Believe Him (Gift Article)
Look closely at the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s second term and you’ll see something very different than what he wants you to see.
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February 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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A worthwhile 12-minute listen:

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Is Elon Musk Staging a Coup? Unelected Billionaire Seizes Control at Treasury Dept. & Other Agencies
YouTube video by Democracy Now!
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February 4, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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Here is a song I created that is a combination of my writing with help from ChatGPT and Suno song software. Sing along!
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Another Age of Legal Discrimination by @bluerobedcrone | Suno
Revolutionary folk rock, full band, female voice like joan baez song. Listen and make your own with Suno.
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January 31, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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On Saturday, 01/25/25, Miranda Schubert launched her Ward 6 candidacy at the Historic Y in Tucson AZ. I was thrilled and honored to be asked to photograph Miranda's (and our) important day where she laid the foundation and her intention to serve Tucson with equity while building community.
January 29, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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I'm looking for people who are familiar with and uses Mastadon and/or Fanbase. If you know anyone, can you connect me? Thank you!
A woman with long blond hair, wearing jeans and green jacket is holding her dog in her lap as she sits on the ground during a rally/march in Tucson, AZ on Inauguration Day, 01/20/25. Her dog has a sign on its back that says "My (poop emoji) would make a better president." The woman is holding a sign that says "Eat the rich." Image by the author of this post, Kathleen Dreier.
January 25, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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"When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty."
01/20/25 Rally against Trump's extreme right billionaire agenda, Armory Park, Tucson, AZ.
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A man wearing glasses has a red t-shirt which reads,"when injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty." The man is carrying an upside down American flag on a pole.
January 23, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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On 12/10/24, I was the speaker for @creativemornings.bsky.social, Tucson chapter on the topic of cycle. This is a link to my 30 minute presentation that weaves together my photography, personal and professional stories, and a call of action for time we find ourselves.

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Creative Mornings Tucson - Kathleen Dreier
YouTube video by CreativeMornings Tucson
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January 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM