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Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Caregiver 🦋 Bless my heart, Resister in Texas 🙃Believe in love, kindness and Democracy ☀️Lover of the little things that make you smile and give you hope! #Pinks 💖 #NoKings❌👑 Profile art by @lacerantplainer.bsky.social

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DMC ❌👑 @dcombes.bsky.social · 1d

Resister accounts fighting for OUR Democracy.✊🏼

If you would like to be in next one please let me know in comments. Must have bio, posts & follow me.

Reposts appreciated✌🏼
#NoKings
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Casey Whitaker @alphacentauri53.bsky.social · 2h

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DMC ❌👑 @dcombes.bsky.social · 7m

Thank you Casey!

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Texas Tribune @texastribune.org · 9m

Hundreds of Texas National Guard soldiers arrived in Illinois on Tuesday — with the blessing of Gov. Greg Abbott — to boost federal immigration authorities as the Trump administration doubled down on the midwestern state.

Here is what you need to know.

With the Texas National Guard now in Illinois, here’s what you need to know about the unit

The Texas National Guard, no stranger to being deployed for immigration enforcement, is in the Midwest to “safeguard” ICE officers.

www.texastribune.org

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 10m

The govt, at time of writing, yet maintains its felony assault complaints against two other men arrested at the 9/27 ICE facility protest:

Dana Briggs, who is 70 years old, and Paul Ivery, who has an intellectual disability and was asked, while in federal custody, to waive his Miranda rights.

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 27m

New: the federal government has dropped its case against Ray Collins and Jocelyne Robledo, a couple who had faced felony charges for allegedly assaulting federal agents during a protest outside the Broadview ICE facility on Sept. 27.

The govt moved to drop its complaint against them this morning.

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 12m

www.npr.org/2025/10/07/n...
This is dangerous
And tRump threatening no back pay is making stressful air traffic even worse
Tell Republicans to negotiate with Democrats NOW
THIS IS TRUMP'S SHUTDOWN
AMERICANS ARE PAYING THE PRICE

The government shutdown keeps snarling air travel. Officials say it could get worse

A dozen facilities saw air traffic control shortages on Monday, delaying flights at several airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.

www.npr.org

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Patsy “Resistance Kitty” Evans Ph.D. @drharmony.net · 12m

Day 261 Agenda - Resistance Kitty resistancekitty.com/day-261-agen...

Day 261 Agenda - Resistance Kitty

The State of the Dumpster Fire The government shutdown is now Day 8, and the GOP still can’t spell “govern.” Trump’s MAGA minions are busy blaming immigrants, Democrats, and possibly your grandma for ...

resistancekitty.com

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Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · 13m

I know that we can do better for our kids.

As governor, my Online Safety Agenda is going to make New Jersey a leader in kids' online safety, establishing a first-of-its-kind Social Media Addiction Observatory and pushing for accountability from Big Tech.

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Mark Ebenhoch aka INGLORIOUS BASTARD @realmarkebenhoch.bsky.social · 13m

Ive been to DC a million times. I've walked into the capital many times. Ive NEVER felt unsafe. Ever.

Chicago looked and felt like any other major city around the world. Its not "destroyed".

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 53m

Q: Do you agree that the mayor of Chicago and governor of Illinois should be in prison?

MIKE JOHNSON: Should they be in prison? I'm not the attorney general. I'm not following the day to day on that

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 14m

This is what they have been preaching at MAGA churches for years, pastors invoking Trump as a prophet and king, indoctrinating the cult. This is the extent of MAGA "Christianity", they've successfully removed Christ and why they now openly attack Catholics and other denominations.

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Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · 14m

Pretty damming stats.

TRUMP FACTS
440 TIMES PLEADED THE FIFTH
88
FELONY CHARGES
34 FELONY CONVICTIONS
26
ASSAULT ACCUSATIONS
7
TIMES ON EPSTEIN PLANE
6
BANKRUPICIES
5
5
4
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DRAFT DEFERMENTS
BRATS
INDICIMENTS
BABY MOMMAS IMPEACHMENTS
SOULLESS POS
1st President EVER to be charged with a STATE or FEDERAL crime.
1st President EVER to be IMPEACHED twice.
1st President EVER to be INDICTED 4 times.
1st President EVER to have a MUG SHOT.
1st President EVER to have a PROBATION OFFICER.
1St President EVER to be CHARGED with 88 FELONIES.
1st President EVER to be CONVICTED of 34 FELONIES.
1st President EVER to incite a DOMESTIC TERRORIST ATTACK.

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Representative Mihaela E. Pleșa @plesafortexas.bsky.social · 16m

October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth 💜 — a time to shine a light on the work we must do to protect survivors.

I was proud to joint author of HB 2492, a bill that strengthens protections for survivors of family violence by requiring a short “cooling off” period after an offender posts bond.

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FOX 12 Oregon @fox12oregon.bsky.social · 22m

‘I didn’t mean to scare anyone’: Dolly Parton’s sister clarifies her prayer request

Dolly Parton's sister is clarifying her prayer request.

www.kptv.com

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 21m

Despite strong objections from Governor Pritzker, Mayor Johnson, and the people of Chicago, the Trump regime is preparing to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago today.

If you are in Chicago and need guidance on how to interact with the Guard, here’s a helpful guide:
bit.ly/resistancetoolkit

Responding to Federal Occupying Forces

Click here for another version of this document optimized for readability and accessibility. Table of Contents (click to jump ahead) We the People are PISSED: statement/intro Situation Report: current...

bit.ly

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 20m

ATTENTION FLORIDIANS ‼️

If you got a new ID on or after July 31, 2024—you need to update your voter registration with your new ID number ASAP!

📢 www.wctv.tv/2025/10/03/n...

#DCFL

New driver’s licenses could cause voting problems in Florida, unless you update your registration

Since July 2024, Floridians renewing or replacing their driver licenses have been issued new, randomized ID numbers.

www.wctv.tv

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 20m

Hey Senators @murray.senate.gov and @cantwell.senate.gov, your constituents say thank you for fighting to protect our healthcare and standing strong against the Trump Shutdown!

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DMC ❌👑 @dcombes.bsky.social · 16m

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Democrats @democrats.org · 1h

It’s been 8 days since the government shutdown started.

Republicans still refuse to come to the table to negotiate about Americans’ health care.

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Jules1212💜🌎☀️ @jules1212.bsky.social · 1h

substack.com/@democraticw...

Chicago signs EO establishing ICE FREE zones.

Michele’s💙🌊 (@democraticwarrior)

Every mayor, and governor, in blue states needs to have the same Executive Order AGAINST the Gestapo! Because the Gestapo is coming to every blue state!!

substack.com

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Captain Fanta @sassy0210.bsky.social · 46m

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DMC ❌👑 @dcombes.bsky.social · 19m

Perfect ending for all Nazis! 😁

a man with his mouth open and the words " it 's beautiful " behind him

ALT: a man with his mouth open and the words " it 's beautiful " behind him

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Greg (Big Dog) @oneveteransoath.substack.com · 37m

@govpritzker.illinois.gov
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#25thAmendment 👊

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Indivisible ReSisters Contra Costa ❌👑 @indivisresistcoco.bsky.social · 36m

History is knocking at the door--will you answer?

No thrones, no crowns, no kings!

October 18th. Mobilize.us

Signup link for our Walnut Creek protest on our website.

#nokings #handsoff #indivisible #stopthecuts #mayday
#trumpshutdown #yeson50

@indivisible.org
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SJSCentralTX @sjscentraltx.bsky.social · 35m

#centraltexas
No Kings
Saturday
October 18, 2025
Texas Capitol
2pm - 530pm
Assemble at Capitol, march through downtown, Organize at Auditorium Shores

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 34m

📢 Today, 5:30 pm! Join the Coalition Against the Trump Agenda @chicago-cata.bsky.social at Ida B Wells & Michigan

Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 22h

CHICAGO: When our communities are under attack, what do we do? STAND UP, FIGHT BACK! As the National Guard comes to occupy our city & suburbs, we stand united to say HELL NO!

@chicago-cata.bsky.social puts out this call for all to rally:
📆 Wed, Oct 8th
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Ida B. Wells Dr. & Michigan Ave.

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Patsy “Resistance Kitty” Evans Ph.D. @drharmony.net · 33m

Chicago Latina Shot by Border Patrol Survives, Lawyers Up
migrantinsider.com/p/chicago-la...

Chicago Latina Shot by Border Patrol Survives, Lawyers Up

“La Maggie” Martinez survived a federal shooting in Chicago. Now her attorney says body-cam footage shows the agents provoked it. The public deserves to see the tape.

migrantinsider.com

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