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Adam Rifkin 🐼 @ifindkarma.bsky.social · Dec 3

‪“Do not accept brutality and cruelty as normal even if it is sanctioned. Protect the vulnerable and encourage the afraid. If you are brave, stand up for others. If you cannot be brave — and it is often hard to be brave — be kind.”
@sarahkendzior.bsky.social

thecorrespondent.com/5696/were-he...

We’re heading into dark times. This is how to be your own light in the Age of Trump

Having studied authoritarian states for over a decade, I would never exaggerate the severity of the threat we now face. But an American kleptocracy is exactly where president-elect Trump and his backe...

https://thecorrespondent.com/5696/were-heading-into-dark-times-this-is-how-to-be-your-own-light-in-the-age-of-trump/1611114266432-e23ea1a6‬

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Trump has turned the Department of Justice into his own personal vendetta machine. And Pam Bondi has been happy to go along for the ride.

We're witnessing the most egregious politicization of the DOJ in recent memory — and I lived through the Nixon years.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

DURBIN: You won't even say whether you talked to the WH about this?

BONDI: I'm not going to discuss any internal conversations with you

D: They're going to transfer TX Guard troops to the state of Illinois. What's the rationale?

B: I wish you loved Chicago as much as you hate President Trump

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Anonymous @opdeatheaters.bsky.social · 1d

US House Speaker Mike Johnson, a close Trump collaborator, is being called out by US lawmakers for keeping Congress in recess amid the 2025 government shutdown, an apparent move to stall a long-anticipated vote on releasing the Jeffrey #Epstein files. #OpDeathEaters

Speaker Mike Johnson is pictured alongside Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — all of whom have been named or referenced in connections to the Jeffrey Epstein network in public records or reporting.

Donald Trump Jr. is also present, long known to have maintained public ties and online interactions with Andrew Tate, a self-described influencer facing human-trafficking charges.

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Dana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist) @fisherdanar.bsky.social · 1d

In this time of polycrisis, connecting the growing autocracy to the climate crisis is necessary. It’s good to see young activists meeting the moment!

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Youth-led US climate activists widen focus to fight authoritarianism

Sunrise Movement, which led calls for a Green New Deal, will organize against Trump’s attacks on universities

www.theguardian.com

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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · 1d

Well, there's a jarring sequence of words to read.

www.bloomberg.com/opinion/feat...

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Francis Wilkinson @franciswilkinson.bsky.social · 1d

“People talk a lot about ‘can you get a deal with Trump?’,” said Gerald Butts. “As someone who spent a lot of time trying to do that … the … question is, ‘Is a deal even possible with a person who does not believe in the dictionary definition of the word deal?’” www.bloomberg.com/opinion/feat...

Can Canada Survive Donald Trump?

Under assault from an increasingly aggressive and authoritarian United States, the country’s future looks less secure than at any time in postwar history.

www.bloomberg.com

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Calamity Piou @cpiou.bsky.social · 2d

Please, 👇

The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 2d

DRAIN THE SWAMP

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

Hundreds of National Guard troops were expected soon in Chicago. The deployment is the latest in a series of military incursions in U.S. cities, particularly in Democratic strongholds. President Trump said he would consider invoking emergency powers to “get around” legal obstacles. Follow updates.

National Guard Troops Expected Soon in Chicago as Trump Considers Invoking Emergency Powers: Live Updates

The mobilization includes some 200 Guard troops from Texas. President Trump said he would consider invoking emergency powers to “get around” legal obstacles.

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Ryan McBride @ryanbmcbride.bsky.social · 1d

Great article by @annamerlan.bsky.social

This is extremely important, and urgent.

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Is America contagious?

Scholars in political extremism are documenting the global spread of right-wing populism.

www.motherjones.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Q: You said Carney is a great man and you want to do a deal with Canada, then why aren't you?

TRUMP: Because I want to be a great man too

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "We're competing for the same business. That's the problem. That's why I keep mentioning one way to solve that problem is a very easy way."

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

TRUMP: The merger of Canada and the United States! I'm only kidding

CARNEY: That wasn't where I was going

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "It's an honor to have the prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney, who I have made very popular. He's an extremely popular prime minister and I'm very honored to do it because I like him."

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

"You are a transformative president" -- I regret to inform you that Mark Carney is kissing Trump's ass

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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 1d

What are in the Epstein files that is worth keeping the government shutdown?

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Calamity Piou @cpiou.bsky.social · 1d

« Puting trump in a spaceship »

Mr Sulu 🚀🌌🖖 thank you !

George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

We can only hope!

Jane Goodall Shares What She Wants To Happen To Trump And His MAGA Cronies In Brutal Posthumous Burn

www.comicsands.com

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

We can only hope!

Jane Goodall Shares What She Wants To Happen To Trump And His MAGA Cronies In Brutal Posthumous Burn

www.comicsands.com

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

Thanks, New Yorker

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 1d

The Nobel Peace Prize should be awarded to Greta Thunberg & the participants of the Sumud Flotilla for being able to break the genocidal Israeli blockade after 19 years and for successfully promoting human rights and international law by putting their lives at risk. @nobelprize.bsky.social

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Cartes du Monde @cartesdumonde.bsky.social · 1d

Brésil 🇧🇷

Le Brésil a voté une loi exonérant la classe moyenne d'impôt sur le revenu. En contrepartie, les plus riches devront passer de 2% à désormais 10% d'impôt sur le revenu.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 1d

With the US in democratic freefall, experts are concerned that other countries may dismantle themselves too.

As professor Stefanie Walter explains, pro-Trump echo chambers could mean that even policies that prove disastrous for ordinary people may spread further and faster than ever.

Is America contagious?

Scholars in political extremism are documenting the global spread of right-wing populism.

www.motherjones.com

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Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 1d

The raping & pillaging of Public lands continues.

Warnings of 'Irreversible' Damage From Trump Order to Ravage Alaskan Wilderness for Corporate Profits | Common Dreams

"This isn’t economic growth, it’s a giveaway that puts corporate profit ahead of Alaska’s communities and our environment."

www.commondreams.org

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Calamity Piou @cpiou.bsky.social · 1d

Oups... désolée.
Les outardes se sont trumpées de cible. 💩

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#Elbowsup

Léo @leoauteur.bsky.social · 2d

Une ville de la #Californie s'arme pour repousser une #invasion d' #outardes qui larguent 300 livres d' #excréments par jour

www.tvanouvelles.ca/2025/08/23/u...

Une ville de la Californie s’arme pour repousser une invasion d’outardes qui larguent 300 livres d’excréments par jour

L’«outarde» est en train de monter au nez des résidents d’une petite ville de la Californie à cause de la présence de nombreuses bernaches du Canada.

www.tvanouvelles.ca

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Benjamin Brillaud @notabenemovies.bsky.social · 2d

La valeur d'une vie humaine ne se hiérarchise pas. Soyez droit dans vos bottes, il est possible de condamner la déguelasserie d'Israël ET du Hamas sans que ça soit une profession de foi pour Israël. Je vous jure c'est possible.

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Climate News @climatenews.bsky.social · 1d

Greta Thunberg issues a statement about Donald Trump’s temper tantrums:

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I heard Donald Trump once again has expressed his very flattering opinions on my character, and I appreciate his concerns for my mental health.
To Trump: I would kindly receive any recommendations you might have to deal with these so called "anger
management problems" since
- judging by your impressive track record - you seem to be suffering from them too.

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