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Yes, the name changed. The mission did too. From rallying Democrats to uniting all citizens. Still Good Trouble. Vive la révolution.

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Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · Jul 4

We’ve changed our name. Here’s why:

We started as DEMOcrats to push the party to stand up—to make good trouble.

But time and again, they gave away their power:
• Empty promises.
• Performative gestures.
• Blocking the next generation.

They’ve missed the mark. America is paying the price.

Showing an image of a French Revolution Cockade with the words under it "Tiny Badge. Big Revolutions.

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Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 1h

Honest question. With all the buildup to the Epstein files.

What if it ends up being Geraldo’s vault?

Meaning, even if it was once legit. Who’s to say that the powers that be haven’t been changing things during this stall?

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 6h

Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.

Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.

Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.

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Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 1h

Because they want to keep it all for themselves.

Thats the goal.

1. Cut services, let people die, pocket the savings.

2. Kill the economy, make people suffer and be glad to work doing anything and pay tribute.

3. Rig the election (through cheating, show of force) to keep 1 & 2 going.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 4h

If we are taking in “trillion” of dollars in tariffs:

1. Why haven’t we paid down a cent of the debt?

2. Why can’t we afford to not fuck millions of people over with expiring insurance subsidies?

3. Why is none of it being used to help the abysmal job market?

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 5h

Michigan Avenue right now.

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Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 1d

Pastor: Right side of history.

Masked ICE thug: The exact opposite.

Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.

While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.

Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row

Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.

www.choosechicago.com

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Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 1d

Please use: “Reclaiming my time”

Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 1d

NOEM: "They don't even let our ICE officers and our Border Patrol officers use restrooms...they have to figure out even where they can go sit down for 5 minutes to have lunch..."

Okay, now let's do the hardships of those they manhandle and disappear.

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Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 1d

Truth.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Durbin: "What has taken place since January 20, 2025, would make even President Nixon recoil. This is your legacy, AG Bondi."

Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 1d

This, America. This.

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

Thanks, New Yorker

Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 2d

“When one door closes, a window opens.”

If it’s not a Russian proverb by now, it seems it should be.

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Mozelle Victory @godswrath699.bsky.social · 2d

Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 6d

When Dean said "The president is unhinged. He's unwell"

Johnson didn't say: "No he's not"

Johnson didn't say: "You're crazy"

Johnson didn't say: "How dare you!"

Johnson said: "A lot of folks on your side are too"

TOO.

In other words: Yes, the president is unhinged and unwell.

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Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 2d

100%

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Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 2d

Please and thank you.

Greg Olear @gregolear.bsky.social · 2d

Serious question: What's stopping the State of Illinois from arresting Stephen Miller & charging him with incitement?

The Senate didn't confirm him. He's just a guy.

At some point, the states MUST use their authority to prosecute, because the federal government certainly will not.

Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 2d

Democrats need to say exactly what her said just insert “Democrats” and then and with this. 👆

Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 2d

Wow.

George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 3d

Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger: "The state of emergency is in AMERICA, not Chicago. It's birthed from this president and his admin's reign of terror."

( ht: @mikenellis.bsky.social )

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Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 3d

Hero.

Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 4d

19-year-old Leilani Payne who got sprayed directly in the eyes by federal police yesterday is back out at the Ice facility tonight.

Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 3d

Hey Scott, tell us you’re a sell out and an a$$hole without telling us.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 4d

A Chicago citizen confronts the hypocrisy of a fellow Hispanic man working for ICE, shaming him and making a powerful point by asking how his family ended up in the United States.

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Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 3d

He’s not wrong.

Texas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 4d

If you drive a 2025/2026 Tesla or still use X, there really isn't an excuse. You really are just an asshole that looks the other way.

Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 3d

Honest question. So the courts step in. They say “don’t do that.”

Then, when ICE does it again - because they will - what then?

They are masked. So you can’t identify.

It also appears if anyone stands up against them and calls them out, they will arrest them.

So, how do we fix this?

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Wordsmith3 @chappell3.bsky.social · 3d

And bankrupt the billionaires feeding this cruel, criminal, and morally bankrupt attempted coup.
They had the power to stop this but instead chose to be complicit.

Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 4d

2/2

“The only remedy is to use legitimate PEOPLE power to dismantle terrorism and terror networks”

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 4d

After some of the biggest health care cuts in American history, Trump and his Republicans are now promoting one of the biggest health care cost increases in American history.

They can lie to our faces all they want, but that’s what the GOP's government shutdown is all about.

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Cockade Brigade @cockadebrigade.bsky.social · 4d

Oh, so now she needs to wear a suit?