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Julie J

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NO DM’S NO DM’S NO ZERO Proud Canadian Citizen🇨🇦 💙 Retired Baby Boomer fan of Bob Dylan Writer/Reader/copywriter Radio&TV Worked with battered women and kids Union Supporter Star Trek/Star Wars fan since it Began Political Junkie

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · Apr 8

Resources. A citizens guide to responding to illegally declared martial law. Do your due diligence people as when I posted this before someone mentioned to be wary of TOR
And as I do not live down there, I don’t know much about American TOR protocols, but otherwise info clean

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 6m

Democracy Action Network @democracyactionnet.bsky.social · 8m

Trump is threatening to jail his political opponents

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 9m

Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 18m

IF THIS DOESN’T GET YOU TO PROTEST AND MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD EVERYDAY, EVERYONE, OUR EFFORTS HERE ON BLUESKY ARE FUTILE & BETTER SPENT ELSEWHERE. If all you’re doing is posting on social media, ALL Americans will lose. See you on the other side. Those who make it.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 9m

Democracy Action Network @democracyactionnet.bsky.social · 17m

The case, one of several challenges to mail-in ballot rules lodged by allies of President Trump, involves an effort to exclude votes received after Election Day.

Supreme Court to Consider Illinois Mail-In Balloting Lawsuit

The case, one of several challenges to mail-in ballot rules lodged by allies of President Trump, involves an effort to exclude votes received after Election Day.

www.nytimes.com

Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 11m

October 7, 2025
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

October 7, 2025

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today floated the idea that workers furloughed during a government shutdown are not guaranteed back pay when the shutdown is resolved.

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 13m

www.cnn.com/2025/10/08/p...

Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty and will argue he is unfairly targeted by Trump | CNN Politics

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges at his arraignment Wednesday, where his lawyers said they plan to file several motions they hope will kill the case before it...

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 15m

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We’ve already surpassed our first No Kings Day

2,200+ events strong and growing!

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 35m

Democracy Action Network @democracyactionnet.bsky.social · 10h

Jacob Soboroff, MSNBC senior national correspondent, reports from the Chicago suburbs about how Donald Trump's anti-immigrant enforcers are targeting even the most benign members of the community, ...

Neighbors push back as Trump's ICE army terrorizes Chicago suburbs

Jacob Soboroff, MSNBC senior national correspondent, reports from the Chicago suburbs about how Donald Trump's anti-immigrant enforcers are targeting even th...

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 36m

Democrats @democrats.org · 2h

Speaker Johnson, swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.

Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 37m

Department of Class Solidarity @solidaritydept.bsky.social · 12d

Jeff Bezos has been catching heat for his assault on the First Amendment and his craven support of the Trump administration. But here's another reason he should be on the hot seat: powering ICE's immigration disappearance machine.

Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 37m

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 53m

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...

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 38m

Excellent

Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 58m

Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 1h

If this is how they treat unarmed priests standing in prayer, how do you think they'd treat you?

The Rev. David Black stood in front of a Chicago-area U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility and spread his arms wide. Adorned in all black and wearing a clerical collar

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 1h

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set a deadline for states to comply with expanded work requirements for SNAP benefits.

www.newsweek.com/snap-benefit...

SNAP benefits deadline of November 1 issued to states

The USDA memo orders states to begin complying with new work requirements from November.

www.newsweek.com

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 59m

Democracy Action Network @democracyactionnet.bsky.social · 1h

At a Senate committee hearing, the attorney general avoided answering pointed queries by repeatedly laying into her questioners and casting her responses as a defense of the Trump administration.

Pam Bondi Goes on the Attack During Senate Hearing

At a Senate committee hearing, the attorney general avoided answering pointed queries by repeatedly laying into her questioners and casting her responses as a defense of the Trump administration.

www.nytimes.com

Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 1h

adeadmanwalking.bsky.social @adeadmanwalking.bsky.social · 16h

Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 1h

Posted this morning, October 8

Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 1h

Ramona, California
Saturday, October 18
NO KINGS

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 1h

This Bitch Resists @liberalantitheist.bsky.social · 13h

Then join us in
Washington DC
beginning November 5
for the largest sustained nonviolent mobilization in US history.
RefuseFascism.org

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 1h

Thanks for the feedback as a Canadian. I don’t know what a small town is. I mean I do know what a small town is as I was born in one but down there I don’t know.
It’s good for me to hear these things

Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 1h

Good morning, Randy
Chugging back the coffee here

Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 1h

Grandview Heights, Ohio
Thursday, October 9 & 23
Rush Hour Rally

TCarlson @tcw123.bsky.social · Aug 8

#HANDSOFF
#OURFUTURE
#OHIO
Grandview Heights Ohio
Grandview Rush Hour Rally
Thursdays Aug 14, Aug 28,
Sept 11, Sept 25, Oct 9, Oct 23
4:30 – 6pm EDT
Grandview Avenue &
U.S. RT 33
Grandview Heights, OH 43215
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Grandview Rush Hour Rally · Mobilize

Join us in standing up for our future and protesting the Trump administration’s reckless economic policies that put profit over people. His massive tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy will explode the nati...

www.mobilize.us

Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 1h

Houston, Texas
Fridays thru December 26
Hands Off Redistricting

TCarlson @tcw123.bsky.social · Aug 7

#HANDSOFF
#OURFUTURE
#TEXAS
Houston Texas
Hands off Redistricting!
Fridays through Dec 26
12 – 1pm CDT
13302 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77077
Stand outside the SSA office on Westheimer @Eldridge from noon to one each Friday holding signs.
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 1h

Petaluma, California
Thursdays Thru November 20
Overpass Visibility Brigade
E Washington St

TCarlson @tcw123.bsky.social · Jul 29

#HANDSOFF
#OURFUTURE
#California
Petaluma California
Petaluma Overpass Visibility Brigade - E. Washington St. - ONGOING
Thursdays through Nov 20
5:30 – 6:30pm PDT
Washington St. 101 Overpass (southside)
East Washington Street &
US 101
Petaluma, CA 94954
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Petaluma Overpass Visibility Brigade - E. Washington St. - ONGOING · Mobilize

_This is a volunteer-organized event!_ Come join us on the Washington Street 101 overpass (southside) every Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm to peacefully demonstrate against the administration’s corruption, a...

www.mobilize.us

Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 1h

New Mexico

TCarlson @tcw123.bsky.social · Jul 20

#OURFUTURE
#NewMexico
Volunteer for No Talk
Without Action
We're looking for people who are willing to find those most affected by harmful policies and help them share their stories. From there, we will create policies and craft solutions for everyday Americans.
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 1h

DeKalb Georgia
Monday, October 13
November 10 & December 8

TCarlson @tcw123.bsky.social · Aug 4

#HANDSOFF
#OURFUTURE
#Georgia
Decatur Georgia
DeKalb Dems African American Caucus Politics and Pizza
Mondays Aug 11, Sept 8,
Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8
6:30 – 7:30pm EDT
Fellini's Pizza
333 Commerce Drive
Decatur, GA 30030
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

DeKalb Dems African American Caucus Politics and Pizza · Mobilize

Join the DeKalb Chapter of the African American Caucus for Politics and Pizza to discuss issues facing our community and what action you can take to advocate for our rights and educate voters. These w...

www.mobilize.us

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