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General Strike US — Florida Chapter

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General Strike US (GSUS) is a decentralized strike network focused on community building and uniting 3.5% of the US population to act! ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 Sign your strike card! >>> https://generalstrikeus.com/strikecard 🍉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/generalstrikeus

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General Strike US — Florida Chapter @generalstrikeus-fl.bsky.social · Jul 29

☀️🌴🍊🦩FL Specific Linktree just dropped! Any locals who are interested in learning more can check out these materials or visit the Discord channel to meet like-minded folks, learn about the strike card and connect to the National server. 🔥 Don’t forget your sunscreen!

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FL Chapter of GSUS – a decentralized network focused on mutual aid and mobilizing 3.5% of the US to strike! Join the fight and sign the strike card 🐊

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Michelle likes democracy. @democracymichelle.bsky.social · 2d

We ready for a general strike yet?

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unhinged leftist ☭🔻 @gnommunist.bsky.social · 5d

look gang! 30 protest targets just dropped. noise demos are fun and don’t hurt anyone

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Call on Trump To Oppose Palestinian
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imeupolicy Last week, 30 Democrats - all of whom have taken campaign donations from AIPAC - signed a letter addressed to Trump's Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, calling on him to oppose recognition of the State of Palestine advanced by several countries at last week's United Nations General Assembly.
These 30 Democrats have collectively received over $56 million from AIPAC and other organizations supportive of the Israeli government, and have all voted to give Israel billions of dollars in weapons paid for by our tax dollars.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling on him to oppose recognition of the State of Palestine advanced by several countries at last week's
United Nations General Assembly.
These 30 Democrats have collectively received over $56 million from AlPAC and other
organizations supportive of the Israeli government, according to trackaipac.com.
• Jake Auchincloss (MA-4)
• Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25)
• Greg Landsman (OH-1)
• Tim Kennedy (NY-26)
• Dan Goldman (NY-10)
• Grace Meng (NY-6)
• Marilyn Strickland (WA-10)
• Emilia Sykes (OH-13)
• Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5)
• Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6)
• Jared Moskowitz (FL-23)
• Lois Frankel (FL-22)
• Kim Schrier (WA-8)
as R. Suozzi (NY-03)
Panetta (CA-19)
• Brad Schneider (IL-10)
• Angie Craig (MN-2)
• Kevin Mullin (CA-15)
• Juan Vargas (CA-52)
• Ritchie Torres (NY-15)
• Chris Pappas (NH-1)
• Eric Swalwell (CA-14)
• Ted W. Lieu (CA-36)
• George Latimer (NY-16)
• Haley Stevens (MI-11)
• Darren Soto (FL-9)
• Greg Stanton (AZ-4)
• Nikki Budzinski (IL-13)
• Shri Thanedar (MI-13)
• Wesley Bell (MO-1)
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imeupolicy Last week, 30 Democrats - all of whom have taken campaign donations from AIPAC - signed a letter addressed to Trump's Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, calling on him to oppose recognition of the State of Palestine advanced by several countries at last week's United Nations General Assembly.
These 30 Democrats have collectively received over $56 million from AIPAC and other organizations supportive of the Israeli government, and have all voted to give Israel billions of dollars in weapons paid for by our tax dollars.
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Ron DeSantis's jet (Tracking) @desantisjet.grndcntrl.net · 1d

DeSantisJet | FL Gov't Landed in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Apx. flt. time 22 min.

Reg: N943FL On Ground: True Alt: 0 Last Contact: 0:00:00.200786 Trigger: now on ground

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Danny Rivero @danielrivero.bsky.social · 8d

Activists protest and threaten legal action to halt the $67 million land transfer for the Trump Presidential Library.

Historian Marvin Dunn said it appears the Miami Dade College violated state law that requires land sale/ transfers "benefit" the college institution.
www.wlrn.org/government-p...

Activists protest, threaten legal action to halt land transfer for Trump Presidential Library

More than a dozen activists gathered in downtown Miami Monday afternoon to protest plans to build Donald Trump’s presidential library and hotel project next to the historic Freedom Tower, labeling it ...

www.wlrn.org

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General Strike US — Florida Chapter @generalstrikeus-fl.bsky.social · 1d

“Proud Boys” are a dangerous, violent, homegrown terrorist organization.

Be aware and stay safe. 🏴

Miami Against Fascism @miaagainstfash.bsky.social · 9d

Miami Proud Boys: Stop violent antifa terrorists!!!1

Also Miami Proud Boys: Let’s lynch and hang people.

General Strike US — Florida Chapter @generalstrikeus-fl.bsky.social · 1d

Funny how capitalism only “works” when socialism foots the bill. The bourgeois state props up its own contradictions with IMF lifelines and military might. 🇺🇸 🌎 💸 ❌

A sarcastic post by Robert R. Raymond reads: “socialism doesn’t work, that’s why we had to sanction venezuela’s economy. but libertarian capitalism works just fine, that’s why we had to bail out argentina 👍”

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MrWtr0102.bsky.social @mrwtr0102.bsky.social · 4d

#NoKings 2.0
Saturday, October 18th, 2025

#NoKingsFlorida
(Part 1 of 8)

#ApalachicolaFL
#AtlanticBeachFL
#BartowFL
#BocaRatonFL
#BradentonFL
#BrooksvilleFL
#CasselberryFL
#ClearwaterFL
#ClermontFL
#CocoaFL

Link:
www.nokings.org

Map showing locations of the “No Kings 2.0” protests to be held in Florida on Saturday, October 18th, 2025.

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 3d

Coral Springs, Florida
NO KINGS CORAL SPRINGS
Saturday, October 18

TCarlson @tcw123.bsky.social · 20d

#NoCrowns
#NOKINGS
#Florida
Coral Springs Florida
NO KINGS CORAL SPRINGS
Saturday, October 18
9:30 – 11:30am EDT
Downtown Coral Springs
West Sample Road &
North University Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

NO KINGS CORAL SPRINGS · Mobilize

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Q: Why did the American Revolution happen? A: Generally, the revolution happened in response to overreach and control by the British monarch King...

www.mobilize.us

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 4d

Tallahassee, Florida
No Kings 2.0
Saturday, October 18

TCarlson @tcw123.bsky.social · 6d

#NOKINGS
#NODICTATORS
#Florida
Tallahassee Florida
No Kings 2.0
Saturday, October 18
10am – 12pm EDT
Florida Historic Capitol
400 S. Monroe St
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

No Kings 2.0 · Mobilize

# We’re Taking It to the Streets—Again! ### Join Indivisible Tallahassee **We’ve been witnessing Trump’s continued authoritarian power grabs.** He’s deploying the military to blue cities, abducti...

www.mobilize.us

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 7d

NO KINGS
Port Charlotte, Florida
Saturday, October 18

TCarlson @tcw123.bsky.social · 7d

#NOKINGS
#NoDictators
#Florida
NO KINGS
Port Charlotte Florida
Saturday, October 18
9 – 10am EDT
U.S. 41 & Murdock Circle
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

NO KINGS Port Charlotte FL · Mobilize

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 4d

NO KINGS
DeLand Florida - Volusia County
Saturday, October 18

TCarlson @tcw123.bsky.social · 8d

#NOKINGS
#NoDictators
#Florida
NO KINGS
DeLand, Florida - Volusia County
Saturday, October 18
10am – 12pm EDT
Downtown Deland - Corners of Woodland & New York
100 S Woodland Blvd
DeLand, FL 32720
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

NO KINGS DeLand, FL - Volusia County · Mobilize

www.mobilize.us

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General Strike US — Florida Chapter @generalstrikeus-fl.bsky.social · 3d

(3/3) current admin & State Board of Education, this display provides the perfect snapshot of the culture of the Leon County School District.

Note: Leon County teacher salaries are among the lowest in the state at $47k/annual, which is 35% less than the nat’l average of $72k. 📈📊👩🏽‍🏫🍎

General Strike US — Florida Chapter @generalstrikeus-fl.bsky.social · 3d

(2/3) This behavior is not only deeply unprofessional but also undermines the seriousness of the proceedings and disrespects the educators present. Such conduct has no place in public service or collective bargaining. Combined with efforts to undermine the union, save face and kiss the ring of the

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General Strike US — Florida Chapter @generalstrikeus-fl.bsky.social · 3d

(1/3) During a recent negotiation session with the Leon County Teachers Association, the assistant superintendent was recorded making mocking facial expressions, including exaggerated “crybaby” gestures, in response to union members.

🔗 youtube.com/shorts/jkrDH...

October 4, 2025

YouTube video by Florida Capital Tea

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General Strike US — Florida Chapter @generalstrikeus-fl.bsky.social · 3d

A screenshot combining two social media posts. The top post, from ML Corvidelle, quotes a comrade stating that U.S. fascism is not new, referencing figures like Fred Hampton, Malcolm X, and Kwame Ture, who warned in the 1960s that fascists such as Hitler and Mussolini modeled their regimes after U.S. policy. The bottom post, by @ChaosIsCrying, emphatically declares: “This is not stage whatever of fascism. The USA is the mother of fascists. I need everyone to come to terms with that.”

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Boycott Citizens Bank @boycottcitizens.bsky.social · 4d

Maybe the biggest week of spending for ICE since I started tracking. Procurement records show 53 contracts worth $218.6M.

Huge spending on detention, GPS monitors, weapons, armor, and more. Details to follow.

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General Strike US — Florida Chapter @generalstrikeus-fl.bsky.social · 5d

As the federal shutdown commences, 95,000+ federal workers in Florida face lost pay while billionaires push to gut healthcare for 1.8M Floridians. Congress must act. How is the shutdown affecting your area? Speak up, as your voice may help shape the outcome! 📢

Link to FL AFL-CIO statement ⬇️

Florida AFL-CIO Slams Federal Government Shutdown that Supports Billionaires – Florida AFL-CIO

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 6d

@emanabdelhadi.bsky.social: "You’re either on the side that is singing and showing up and holding other people, or you’re on the side of the helicopters and the gas canisters and the guns." truthout.org/audio/holdin...

“It’s a scary moment, but it’s also a moment that bears no equivocation. At this point you are either on the side of protecting our neighbors and protecting our community, or you’re on the side of this administration. There is no neutral ground in this moment. There’s no center left. You’re either resisting or you’re complicit.” - Eman Abdelhadi

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General Strike US — Florida Chapter @generalstrikeus-fl.bsky.social · 6d

The gov shutdown and international strike actions are a clarion call.

This is our moment to build coalitions, forge local ties, and practice the solidarity that institutions refuse. We must seek to engage in & expand local mutual aid networks. We do not wait—we organize, and we endure together. ✊🏼❤️‍🔥

General Strike US — Florida Chapter @generalstrikeus-fl.bsky.social · Aug 9

When systems fail us, it’s by design: evictions, union-busting, wage suppression, police brutality…

Community keeps us strong!

❓What does mutual aid & community solidarity mean to YOU?

🖤 We encourage dialogue, and want to hear from you. Your vision could become someone’s action. 🪧 ✊🏼 🗣️

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General Strike US — Florida Chapter @generalstrikeus-fl.bsky.social · 6d

…anyone from Italy or other EU countries participating in order to better inform going forward!

General Strike US — Florida Chapter @generalstrikeus-fl.bsky.social · 6d

Quick google searches have a lot of mainstream coverage that is helpful for setting the progression of the strikes/actions organized and enacted by USB and others thus far. Here is some anecdotal/subjective info (more like it abound) from international travelers. Will let you know if we contact…

A screenshot from Reddit shows a video of a large pro-Palestinian rally taking place indoors, with people waving Palestinian flags and banners. The caption in the video reads “@europe.palestine.network.” Below the video are Reddit comments tracking European solidarity actions. The top comment by u/anAlgerianAbroad reports that rallies are spreading across Europe in support of the Gaza flotilla, specifically listing Greece, Berlin, Rome, Brussels, Barcelona, Istanbul, and France. A reply by u/Brilliant-Tip9445 adds Milan, and lists other Italian cities joining the rallies: Naples, Genoa, Turin, Florence, Pisa, Livorno, Pistoia, Siena, and La Spezia. The commenter also notes that a general strike has been called for Friday the 3rd.

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Harms Committed @harmscommitted.com · 6d

"Let's block everything!"

"Israeli Navy ships intercepted and detained the crews of at least six vessels from the flotilla in international waters."

Italy's "main union, the CGIL, and the USB have called a general strike in solidarity for this Friday."
#Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Italy #Genocide

Live Updates: Global Sumud Flotilla Intercepted, the World Mobilizes - Left Voice

On October 1, Israel began intercepting and kidnapping crews of some of the 50 ships that make up to Global Sumud Flotilla. Protests in solidarity with the Flotilla and Gaza are already being called.…

www.leftvoice.org

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General Strike US — Florida Chapter @generalstrikeus-fl.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 UPDATE re: the location of the 1200 detainees who went missing following closure of Aligator Alcatraz

I Know Where (Most Of) The Missing Detainees From Alligator Alcataz Are

YouTube video by Brenna Perez

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General Strike US — Florida Chapter @generalstrikeus-fl.bsky.social · 8d

A tweet from Nina Turner reads: “Reminder: if every McDonald’s cook decided to not show up to work tomorrow, they wouldn’t sell a thing. If their CEO decides to take tomorrow off, their bottom line won’t be impacted at all.”

White text on a black background reads:
“Imagine telling multiple entire generations that they have to work full-time in order to never own a home, never own a car, never take a single paid vacation, no health insurance, zero sick days, no benefits, no OT, no paid lunch breaks, no groceries, no savings, no retirement, no children, no future, and then complaining that they don’t wanna work.”

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General Strike US — Florida Chapter @generalstrikeus-fl.bsky.social · 8d

What are the implications of this, if you could hypothesize? We are also interested in why NOAA is leasing our state capital city’s (failing) airport for $300K for a 30-year term lease. Not sure if you have any insight on that as well. Appreciate all the info you’re bringing to the people. ✊🏼🔥

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