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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 18

✊🏽 A Black community in Louisiana (open carry state) shows America how to deal w/Nazi threats - by exercising their 2nd Amendment rights & standing united.

After fascists showed up to terrorize residents the day before, community organized an armed defense, sending msg
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POWERFUL: Armed Black Citizens Send CLEAR Message to Fascists

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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 19

#ThomHartmann August 19, 2025

“The Dictator’s Dream: Controlling Who Gets to Vote — From Putin’s whispers to an executive order in the making, Trump openly declares his intent to shred America’s electoral system for 2026 before our eyes.”

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The Dictator’s Dream: Controlling Who Gets to Vote

From Putin’s whispers to an executive order in the making, Trump openly declares his intent to shred America’s electoral system for 2026 before our eyes…

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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 19

August 19, 2025 #DemocracyNow! Top US & World News

“President Trump said on Monday, he’ll soon sign an Executive Order (EO) banning voting by mail, calling the long standing practice ‘a fraud’…”

Other topics: Gaza, TX Dems, NewsMax settlement w/ Dominion voting, +more

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Top U.S. & World Headlines — August 19, 2025

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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 19

Texas stand-off over congressional maps - Texas Democratic lawmakers end walkout, setting stage for vote on redrawn map | The World | ABC News - Australia
August 19, 2025

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Texas Democratic lawmakers end walkout, setting stage for vote on redrawn map | The World | ABC NEWS

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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 19

Texas Democratic Lawmakers Return to Cheers & Consequences | August 19, 2025 #TXDems #TexasDemocrats #TexasDems

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Texas Democratic Lawmakers Return to Cheers and Consequences

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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 19

Lone Star Lockup is open. This is the largest concentration camp the United States has. The $1.2 billion contract was awarded to a for-profit company with no experience of running detention centers. #LoneStarLockup

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Trump's 'Lone Star Lockup': Largest US immigration detention centre opens in Texas

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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 19

“War must end to release all hostages & save our soldiers” (an Israeli protest sign)

Israelis hold major protests & work strike against Gaza war. #EndWar #ReleaseAllHostages #SaveGaza #FreePalestine #StopTheMadness

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Israelis hold major protests and strike against Gaza war | AJ #shorts

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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 19

Trump Admin Cancels Visas for Medical Evacuations from Gaza & Rep. Ro Khana vs. AIPAC | #DropSiteNews | Aug. 19, 2025

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Trump admin cancels visas for medical evacuations from Gaza & Rep. Ro Khanna vs. AIPAC

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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 19

DOJ violates congressional subpoena — ignores deadline | August 19, 2025

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🚨DOJ Violates SUBPOENA as Trump hides DARK PAST

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · Aug 19

Like you I've seen all the pics people post here abt the steady increase of tacky gold crap he keeps adding to the oval office. But somehow it wasn't until I saw this picture that it just hit me. What the actual fuck. Like a Vegas whorehouse.

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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 19

“If everyone offers a four-day school week… is it still a perk?

That’s the question new research out of Arkansas is raising as more districts adopt shortened school weeks in hopes of recruiting and retaining teachers.

At first, it worked. …”
— Evan Erdberg

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If everyone offers a four-day school week… is it still a perk? | Evan Erdberg

If everyone offers a four-day school week… is it still a perk? That’s the question new research out of Arkansas is raising as more districts adopt shortened school weeks in hopes of recruiting and re...

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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Analysis: The West Surrenders Ukraine to Putin's Imperial Demands

Trump orchestrates a Chamberlain moment as Zelensky arrives in a suit, signaling the end of resistance

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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Texas Dem State Rep LOCKED in Capitol by GOP Goes LIVE with Meidas

Rep. Collier is refusing to sign away her freedom and is fighting back in real time against Republican authoritarianism.

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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 19

“Growing number of Israeli troops taking their own lives”
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Growing number of Israeli troops taking their own lives

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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 19

This video is very informative.
#TYT
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Embarrassing Old Trump Interview Comes Back to Haunt Him

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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 19

Mexico City protestors march for Gaza, urge end to diplomatic ties with Israel.

Mexico City March for Gaza

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Mexico City protesters march for Gaza, urge end to diplomatic ties with Israel

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CJ @cj-65.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Senator Roland Gutierrez @rolandfortexas.bsky.social · Aug 19

This is full-on authoritarianism.

Free Nicole Collier. #txlege

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CJ @cj-65.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · Aug 19

A crowd of protestors has gathered inside the Texas Capitol building, demanding the release of Democratic Rep.
Nicole Collier from the floor.

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CJ @cj-65.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · Aug 18

As a former Texas State Rep, let me be clear: LOCKING Rep. Nicole Collier inside the chamber is beyond outrageous.

Forcing elected officials to sign “permission slips” & take police escorts to leave? That’s not procedure. That’s some old Jim Crow playbook.

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CJ @cj-65.bsky.social · Aug 19

Demand the TX GOP release Rep. Collier (D):
☎ Sergeant at Arms: (512) 463-0910
☎ Chairman Charlie Geren: (512) 463-0784
☎ Speaker’s Office: (512) 463-1000
☎ Speaker’s Chief of Staff: (512) 463-1000
We can't allow #UltraMAGA to normalize the taking of #PoliticalPrisoners

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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.”
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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...

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Dede Bell, NBCT @dedebellnbct.bsky.social @dedebellnbct.bsky.social · Aug 19

“Trump outsmarted by Zelenskyy & European leaders as he delivers Putin talking points at summit.” #FiveMinuteNews #5MinuteNews

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Trump outsmarted by Zelenskyy and European leaders as he delivers Putin talking points at summit.

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