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Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · 1d

I felt good about this week's newsletter! Full thing with action items here: ezralevin.substack.com/p/how-to-mea...

laura olin @lauraolin.bsky.social · 2d

I find this encouraging, from @indivisible.org:

A defining feature of an emerging authoritarian regime is that it makes the opposition feel like shit on a daily basis. Every day, there is some new atrocity committed; some new institution attacked; some new democratic norm demolished. Some of it -- much of it -- we have little ability to stop in the moment.

But that’s not how to measure the health of an anti-authoritarian movement. Instead, we should measure it this way:

Are we more unified than we were before?
Are we bigger than we were before?
Are our tactics proliferating?
Is the regime’s popularity falling?

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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 1d

It’s clear: a majority of Americans want Congress to renew the ACA tax credits. These tax credits make health care more affordable for all Americans, not just those on ACA – in Maryland alone, ALL Marylanders are projected to see a 13% increase in their premiums if we do not extend these credits.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

Spread contagious courage with One Million Rising, our initiative to train a million people in the practice of peaceful non-cooperation. Join tomorrow’s call for exciting updates and new opportunities to defy the Trump takeover in your community: www.mobilize.us/onemillionri...

(above images of hands holding up American flags, a megaphone, and a peace sign) ONE MILLION RISING

STRATEGIC NON-COOPERATION TO FIGHT AUTHORITARIANISM

JOIN OUR TRAINING SERIES TO TURN LOCAL ACTION INTO NATIONAL IMPACT

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

“Never before have we issued a joint public warning like this. But the profound, immediate and unprecedented threat that Kennedy’s policies and positions pose to the nation’s health cannot be ignored.”

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.

We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

wapo.st

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IndivisibleHoCoMD❌👑 @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social · 1d

This is where we are now, apparently. ICE pointing military-level weapons at civilians. They won't stop us from protesting, though. We will not back down. We will defeat them. Accountability is coming. 🦋

Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

While Trump escalates his attacks on our freedoms with occupations of our cities and secret police forces terrorizing our communities, normal everyday people across the nation are showing up every single day with courage and defiance. Join your local peaceful protest: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

Laura N. Rodríguez Presa on Twitter: “A federal agent points a weapon at a woman who was recording them.

Jess, a U.S. citizen and member of a neighborhood patrol team that documents and shares ICE activity across the city, was filming when the incident occurred earlier today in the Berwyn area.”

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 1d

This strikes me as pretty bad

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Prescott Indivisible @indivisprescott.bsky.social · 1d

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IndivisibleMontgomery @indivisiblemontmd.bsky.social · 1d

I just finished phone banking into VA (some good conversations!) and learned about an upcoming Phonebanking 101 seminar next Wednesday, 7pm ET. This is great if you have always wondered why we do it or want some support to get started. You can sign up here www.mobilize.us?q=phone%20ba...

Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · Mobilize

Create change in your community. Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, and fundraisers in your local area, organized by charities, campaigns, political organizations, grassroots groups, and...

www.mobilize.us

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IndivisibleHoCoMD❌👑 @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social · 1d

Over two dozen of our dedicated participants on the Gorman Rd overpass today! We'll be shifting our Overpass schedule next month when Daylight Saving Time begins (moving to 3-5pm). This Friday's regular activity is still on. RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Bring a friend! Bring two! 🦋

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

After passing $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, Mike Johnson now has the gall to say Medicaid is underfunded.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

Republicans control the government, but they can’t even manage to keep the lights on. This Trump Shutdown isn’t about ‘fiscal responsibility’ — it’s a tantrum. The GOP would rather close shop and disrupt key government services than fund our healthcare.

US Senate fails to reopen government after fifth budget vote - BBC News

This was the fifth time that Republicans and Democrats brought their funding measures up for a vote.

www.bbc.com

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IndivisibleMontgomery @indivisiblemontmd.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings Day is October 18. We will be at Connecticut and East-West Highway. Details here www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

The Senate could soon take up legislation that’s poised to cement a massive deregulatory giveaway to crypto billionaires. Join Sens. @chrismurphyct.bsky.social & @smith.senate.gov to hear how we can push back against the crypto industry’s rhetoric and undue influence: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

(around images of featured speakers Senator Tina Smith and Senator Chris Murphy) OCTOBER 7TH
TAKING ON THE CRYPTO BILLIONAIRES

(logos for Americans for Financial Reform, Indivisible, People’s Action, Public Citizen, and Our Revolution)

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

Our statement on the anniversary of October 7 and the ongoing genocide in Gaza: indivisible.org/statements/i...

WE MOURN ALL VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE, AND DEMAND JUSTICE AND PEACE.

Today, on the second anniversary of the horrific attacks of October 7th, we grieve for the victims and for all who lost loved ones. We continue to call for the immediate release of all remaining hostages. Violence against civilians is not and can never be justified.

Two years later, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government has weaponized that tragedy to carry out a campaign of collective punishment -a genocide -against the people of Gaza. The ongoing siege of Gaza City has trapped civilians in rubble and dire hunger. Roads have been blocked, hospitals destroyed, and food and medicine restricted to a trickle. This is not defense. It is annihilation.

The deliberate destruction of Gaza is a moral catastrophe - one happening on our dime. The United States continues to supply weapons and political cover to Netanyahu's government. That complicity must end.

We refuse the false choice between condemning an horrific attack and condemning genocide. We can - and must - do both. True justice means no double standards. It recognizes the equal value of every life. It is a commitment to protecting every civilian, rejecting collective punishment, and demanding accountability for every crime committed.

On this anniversary, we remember every innocent life lost - Israeli and Palestinian alike. We mourn all victims of violence, and demand justice and peace. Real safety will never come from mass killing or collective punishment. It comes from equality, accountability, and humanity.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 1d

Let me be clear: backpay for these workers is required under a federal law I wrote with former Senator Cardin — which Trump signed — during the last Trump shutdown.

This is just more fear mongering from a president who wants a blank check for lawlessness. It won't work.

Federal workers not entitled to back pay after shutdown, budget office claims

Federal workers may not be entitled to back pay after the government shutdown ends, the Trump administration’s budget office wrote in a new draft memo obtained by The Washington Post, ratcheting up te...

www.washingtonpost.com

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Indivisible Baltimore ❌👑 @indivisiblebaltimo.bsky.social · 1d

GET READY for No Kings Day 2 with some new signs! Come to one of these sign-making workshops & happy hours in Baltimore – Don’t delay, spaces are filling up!
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

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IndivisibleHoCoMD❌👑 @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow: Gorman Rd overpass visibility brigade! Bring your energy! Bring signs and flags! Bring a friend! RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
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AFSCME Maryland @afscmemd.org · 2d

DPSCS and AFSCME Local 1678 are hosting their 2nd Annual Immigrant Heritage Celebration. This is a free event highlighting the vibrant cultures and traditions that enrich our workforce and communities.

All AFSCME members and their families are welcome.

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Indivisible Baltimore ❌👑 @indivisiblebaltimo.bsky.social · 2d

BALTIMORE is Running for Democracy on Oct. 18! Join us along the Baltimore Running Festival route to say “No Kings!” and support the runners, including Team Indivisible. We have 9 sign wave locations around town. There's one near you! Details:
indivisiblebaltimore.org/no-kings-2-0/

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IndivisibleHoCoMD❌👑 @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social · 2d

NoKings rally with concert and speakers in Columbia on Oct 18 at the Chrysalis at 2pm! Then we will MARCH to the usual intersection at Broken Land and Little Patuxent for the SIGN WAVE portion of the event, until 5pm. Register here to make sure you get updates! 🦋

www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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IndivisibleHoCoMD❌👑 @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social · 2d

Senator Chris Murray (CT) has donated $100k to Indivisible! “There’s something magic that happens when millions of people are mobilized all around the country,” he said. “It just throws sand in the gears of an effort to try to convert a democracy to something very different.” bit.ly/4qf43cj ⭐

Sen. Chris Murphy sends funds to anti-Trump organizing groups

The Connecticut Democrat has distributed nearly $1 million this year to groups organizing against the Trump administration.

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SURJ Baltimore @surjbaltimore.bsky.social · 2d

💔 Kilmar Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported, tortured, and imprisoned. Now ICE wants to deport him again, only this time to a country where he’s never lived. This is not immigration enforcement. It’s cruel. It’s retaliation. Sign the #JusticeForKilmar petition: wearecasa.org/justice4kilmar

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 2d

This is the kind of power that state and local governments have to protect residents from Trump’s regime. Turn up the pressure on your governor, legislature, or city council to take concrete steps to stop Trump’s authoritarian immigration crackdown: www.bluestatedefiance.org/no-secret-po...

San José City Council Supports ICE Mask Ban After Plainclothes Arrest | KQED

The San José City Council showed strong support for a new policy that would prohibit federal officers from hiding their identity while working in the city.

www.kqed.org

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 3d

On Friday I spoke with relatives of Americans on the Gaza aid flotilla who were being detained by Netanyahu’s government.

Ambassador Huckabee says his highest duty is to protect Americans abroad but has done virtually nothing to return them. He needs to do his job.

I met with relatives of Americans on Gaza aid flotilla who were detained by Netanyahu government

YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen

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Indivisible NOVA West @indivisnovawest.bsky.social · 2d

We’re kicking off #NationalVoterEducationWeek today! Join Indivisible NOVA West all week long for a celebration of empowered civic participation. We’re helping you get #VoteReady – from registration to casting your vote! Share with family and friends too! NationalVoterEducationWeek.org

Register to vote. National Voter Education Week.

¡Estamos dando inicio a la Semana Nacional de Educación para Votantes! Únase a Indivisible NOVA West durante toda la semana para celebrar la participación cívica empoderada. ¡Lo ayudaremos a prepararse para votar, desde el registro hasta la emisión de su voto! NationalVoterEducationWeek.org

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