@defiantspirit.bsky.social
Fighting mad, looking for a productive way to direct this anger and disgust. #resist
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Schiff: "If a president in secret can put names on a list and kill them, then there is no war power still retained by Congress, and there's no check on an executive who may drag us into another war."
October 9, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Schiff: "If a president in secret can put names on a list and kill them, then there is no war power still retained by Congress, and there's no check on an executive who may drag us into another war."
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October 5, 2025
October 5, 2025
On Friday the Minnesota Star Tribune reported a conversation on the messaging app Signal between one of Stephen Miller’s top deputies, Anthony Salisbury, and a senior advisor to Secretary of Defense P...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:38 AM
October 5, 2025
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I’m headed back to D.C. We’re just over 36 hours from a government shutdown, and the House GOP is nowhere to be seen. As in—literally not headed to work.
From canceling votes, to refusing to negotiate, to threats of mass firings—here’s how the GOP is pushing towards a shutdown and what it means.
From canceling votes, to refusing to negotiate, to threats of mass firings—here’s how the GOP is pushing towards a shutdown and what it means.
Rep. Stansbury: Government Shutdown Update
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
youtu.be
September 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I’m headed back to D.C. We’re just over 36 hours from a government shutdown, and the House GOP is nowhere to be seen. As in—literally not headed to work.
From canceling votes, to refusing to negotiate, to threats of mass firings—here’s how the GOP is pushing towards a shutdown and what it means.
From canceling votes, to refusing to negotiate, to threats of mass firings—here’s how the GOP is pushing towards a shutdown and what it means.
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What the actual fuck is Trump even talking about? He just went on Truth Social to declare the racist “Great Replacement” conspiracy is “no longer a theory.” This is the same extremist garbage that inspired the Buffalo and El Paso mass shootings. He’s recycling message-board rants like their policy,
September 29, 2025 at 3:37 AM
What the actual fuck is Trump even talking about? He just went on Truth Social to declare the racist “Great Replacement” conspiracy is “no longer a theory.” This is the same extremist garbage that inspired the Buffalo and El Paso mass shootings. He’s recycling message-board rants like their policy,
Hoping someone can identify this whack job. m.facebook.com/story.php?st...
m.facebook.com
September 28, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Hoping someone can identify this whack job. m.facebook.com/story.php?st...
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⚡️Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow throughout the night, mayor says.
Airspace over the Russian capital was closed due to the drone attack, prompting a temporary suspension of operations at Moscow’s airports.
Airspace over the Russian capital was closed due to the drone attack, prompting a temporary suspension of operations at Moscow’s airports.
Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow throughout the night, mayor says
Airspace over the Russian capital was closed due to the drone attack, prompting a temporary suspension of operations at Moscow’s airports.
kyivindependent.com
September 23, 2025 at 6:41 AM
⚡️Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow throughout the night, mayor says.
Airspace over the Russian capital was closed due to the drone attack, prompting a temporary suspension of operations at Moscow’s airports.
Airspace over the Russian capital was closed due to the drone attack, prompting a temporary suspension of operations at Moscow’s airports.
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🚨 NOW: NYPD Arresting Demonstrators Near UN Assembly: “Trump does not speak for us!”
A coalition of orgs, in addition to @50501newyork.bsky.social, formed a blockade (restricting traffic) to gain attention from the International community during the UN assembly. Their message: SHUTDOWN TRUMP.
A coalition of orgs, in addition to @50501newyork.bsky.social, formed a blockade (restricting traffic) to gain attention from the International community during the UN assembly. Their message: SHUTDOWN TRUMP.
September 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🚨 NOW: NYPD Arresting Demonstrators Near UN Assembly: “Trump does not speak for us!”
A coalition of orgs, in addition to @50501newyork.bsky.social, formed a blockade (restricting traffic) to gain attention from the International community during the UN assembly. Their message: SHUTDOWN TRUMP.
A coalition of orgs, in addition to @50501newyork.bsky.social, formed a blockade (restricting traffic) to gain attention from the International community during the UN assembly. Their message: SHUTDOWN TRUMP.
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"If you don't let me live in the fort I built in your garage without your permission, I'm going to be SUPER MAD AT YOU!!!"
September 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
"If you don't let me live in the fort I built in your garage without your permission, I'm going to be SUPER MAD AT YOU!!!"
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Republicans have the house, senate, and presidency, yet many in maga are still convinced they are the victims.
You’re only a victim of being mislead to believe Trump cares about anything but himself
You’re only a victim of being mislead to believe Trump cares about anything but himself
September 21, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Republicans have the house, senate, and presidency, yet many in maga are still convinced they are the victims.
You’re only a victim of being mislead to believe Trump cares about anything but himself
You’re only a victim of being mislead to believe Trump cares about anything but himself
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We need to take Dr. Snyder's advice. He's a very well educated, thoughtful man. He's studied this subject for decades. He knows what he's talking about.
September 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
We need to take Dr. Snyder's advice. He's a very well educated, thoughtful man. He's studied this subject for decades. He knows what he's talking about.
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September 19, 2025
September 19, 2025
Today U.S.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
September 20, 2025 at 5:39 AM
September 19, 2025
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🚨 FCC Chief Brendan Carr authored the chapter about the FCC for The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025.
Does Carr agree with his Heritage Foundation colleagues? Posted July 3, 2024:
"The Second American Revolution will remain bloodless if the Left allows it to be."
Does Carr agree with his Heritage Foundation colleagues? Posted July 3, 2024:
"The Second American Revolution will remain bloodless if the Left allows it to be."
September 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🚨 FCC Chief Brendan Carr authored the chapter about the FCC for The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025.
Does Carr agree with his Heritage Foundation colleagues? Posted July 3, 2024:
"The Second American Revolution will remain bloodless if the Left allows it to be."
Does Carr agree with his Heritage Foundation colleagues? Posted July 3, 2024:
"The Second American Revolution will remain bloodless if the Left allows it to be."
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As I told @newrepublic.com, "Once last week, twice today, ICE has picked me up and thrown me on the ground. Honestly, it doesn’t compare to what our neighbors who are trapped inside the Broadview processing facility are going through. They’re committing crimes against humanity there."
I’m a Congressional Candidate. I Was Assaulted by ICE.
An interview with Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old Democratic House candidate in Illinois, who was violently thrown to the ground twice at a peaceful protest in Illinois on Friday morning.
newrepublic.com
September 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
As I told @newrepublic.com, "Once last week, twice today, ICE has picked me up and thrown me on the ground. Honestly, it doesn’t compare to what our neighbors who are trapped inside the Broadview processing facility are going through. They’re committing crimes against humanity there."
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ICE officials insist they did not use excessive force. Yet in a chaotic scene at an immigration detention facility in the Chicago suburbs, Illinois Democratic congressional candidates reported being tear-gassed, hit with
September 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
ICE officials insist they did not use excessive force. Yet in a chaotic scene at an immigration detention facility in the Chicago suburbs, Illinois Democratic congressional candidates reported being tear-gassed, hit with
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Blowing up boats in the Caribbean without any legal authority risks dragging the United States into another war, and provoking attacks against American citizens.
I'm getting ready to force a vote with @kaine.senate.gov to ensure Congress' power to declare war is not so easily trampled.
I'm getting ready to force a vote with @kaine.senate.gov to ensure Congress' power to declare war is not so easily trampled.
September 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Blowing up boats in the Caribbean without any legal authority risks dragging the United States into another war, and provoking attacks against American citizens.
I'm getting ready to force a vote with @kaine.senate.gov to ensure Congress' power to declare war is not so easily trampled.
I'm getting ready to force a vote with @kaine.senate.gov to ensure Congress' power to declare war is not so easily trampled.
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And *this* is why "The View" didn't mention Jimmy Kimmel being forced out in violation of the First Amendment, even though it was the biggest news of the day. The hosts' paychecks will always come before informing you.
New flag from FCC Chair Brendan Carr: "I think it's worthwhile to have the FCC look into 'The View' and some of those other programs."
September 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
And *this* is why "The View" didn't mention Jimmy Kimmel being forced out in violation of the First Amendment, even though it was the biggest news of the day. The hosts' paychecks will always come before informing you.
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⚡️Estonia asks NATO to activate Article 4 after Russian fighter jets violate airspace.
Article 4 allows member states to call for discussions with allies if they believe their security is threatened. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Sept. 19.
Article 4 allows member states to call for discussions with allies if they believe their security is threatened. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Sept. 19.
Estonia asks NATO to activate Article 4 after Russian fighter jets violate airspace
Article 4 allows member states to call for discussions with allies if they believe their security is threatened. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Sept...
kyivindependent.com
September 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
⚡️Estonia asks NATO to activate Article 4 after Russian fighter jets violate airspace.
Article 4 allows member states to call for discussions with allies if they believe their security is threatened. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Sept. 19.
Article 4 allows member states to call for discussions with allies if they believe their security is threatened. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Sept. 19.
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Representative Jason Crow (D-CO) on this moment. Not just the transcript but the video of a floor speech yesterday. A rallying cry:
Transcript: Congressman Crow's Floor Speech on the Concerning State of US Politics & the Path Forward to Unite Our Country
WASHINGTON — A transcript of Congressman Jason Crow's (D-CO-06) full speech from the House floor.
crow.house.gov
September 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Representative Jason Crow (D-CO) on this moment. Not just the transcript but the video of a floor speech yesterday. A rallying cry:
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Want to know how effective boycotting is? Read his closing remarks.
Boycott them every chance you get.
Boycott them every chance you get.
September 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Want to know how effective boycotting is? Read his closing remarks.
Boycott them every chance you get.
Boycott them every chance you get.
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I talked on MSNBC today about the corruption playing out at the FCC. This isn't just about Jimmy Kimmel being silenced. The FCC is planning to change the rules to allow the company that shut down Kimmel to have a monopoly-like stake in local TV ownership.
September 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I talked on MSNBC today about the corruption playing out at the FCC. This isn't just about Jimmy Kimmel being silenced. The FCC is planning to change the rules to allow the company that shut down Kimmel to have a monopoly-like stake in local TV ownership.
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WTF! ICE agents are cosplaying as snipers now?
Protesters are clashing with ICE outside the immigration processing facility in west suburban Broadview. Agents dragged two protesters, including one pulled inside the building. A chemical agent was reportedly sprayed.
Protesters are clashing with ICE outside the immigration processing facility in west suburban Broadview. Agents dragged two protesters, including one pulled inside the building. A chemical agent was reportedly sprayed.
September 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
WTF! ICE agents are cosplaying as snipers now?
Protesters are clashing with ICE outside the immigration processing facility in west suburban Broadview. Agents dragged two protesters, including one pulled inside the building. A chemical agent was reportedly sprayed.
Protesters are clashing with ICE outside the immigration processing facility in west suburban Broadview. Agents dragged two protesters, including one pulled inside the building. A chemical agent was reportedly sprayed.