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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

TAPPER: I don't understand why you're not calling the House back in session

MIKE JOHNSON: Members are doing important work in their districts right now

TAPPER: But the work legislating is also important work

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 11h

Hoping these federal agents are held accountable, breaking the law should have real consequences. A federal judge has ruled that federal immigration agents illegally arrested more than two dozen people.

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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 1d

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ICED out of America
A must see documentary by MICHAEL NIGRO

For over 4 months, journalists have been bearing witness to America’s cruel and unusual treatment of immigrants and Trump’s militarized war against them. There seems to be no end in sight
@therealnews.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF-k...

ICED out of America

YouTube video by The Real News Network

www.youtube.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14h

Johnson: "He has defunded our education system. He has defunded our transportation system. He's firing black women across this country. He's defunding our healthcare system. This president is absolutely out of control... Chicago is going to stand firm in protecting humanity."

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Holly 🇺🇸🦅 @msdesignerlady.bsky.social · 12h

If you are from Portland or have ever visited, you know this video portrays the quintessential vibe there.

Don't let this fucked up criminal regime steal your joy!

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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 14h

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New York City, Oct 7, 2025
Every Tuesday, Rise and Resist protests outside of NYC law firms that have capitulated to Trump's unconstitutional demands. Join us!

Meet at 48th St at 6th Ave, NYC
Every Tuesday
1pm-2pm

📸 @ginamrandazzo.bsky.social

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Resisting Project 2025 @stopthecoup2025.bsky.social · 14h

Sally and AC interview Truth Wins Out's @waynebesen.bsky.social on their new report on the #ChristianNationalist forces behind the Trump administrative coup destroying our democracy.
resistingproject2025.substack.com/p/meet-the-e...

Meet the Enemy: Project 2025 is bad enough – but wait till you see what the shadow groups behind it want to do. Behind the Mask lays it all bare.

Longtime LGBTQIA+ journalist and activist Wayne Besen of Truth Wins Out releases a huge Who’s Who list of Christian right groups and leaders – to help progressives fight back.

resistingproject2025.substack.com

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Resisting Project 2025 @stopthecoup2025.bsky.social · 15h

Housing, Not Handcuffs: An interview with housing advocate Maria Foscarinis about Trump’s criminalization of the homeless.

Sally O'Driscoll talks to Maria Foscarinis of the National Homelessness Law Center.
resistingproject2025.substack.com/p/housing-no...

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Jay W. Walker @jaywwalker.bsky.social · 16h

I feel seen.

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Jay W. Walker @jaywwalker.bsky.social · 1d

My first article for the brand new LGBTQ Community News. I hope you enjoy this piece exploring how the intersectional identities of 3 activists: @mynameisjro.bsky.social, @jawanza.bsky.social and Yanery Cruz impact their work in The Resistance.
lgbtqcommunitynews.nyc/2025/10/06/f...

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Jay W. Walker @jaywwalker.bsky.social · 1d

If SCOTUS rules that Colorado's ban on the psychological torture quackery known as "conversion therapy" is a violation of free speech, then so are the penalties imposed in 17 states against OB-GYN doctors discussing abortion with patients.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/u...

Supreme Court Seems Skeptical of Colorado’s Conversion Therapy Ban

www.nytimes.com

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Jay W. Walker @jaywwalker.bsky.social · 1d

If SCOTUS rules that Colorado's ban on the psychological torture quackery known as "conversion therapy" is a violation of free speech, then so are the penalties imposed in 17 states against OB-GYN doctors discussing abortion with patients.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/u...

Supreme Court Seems Skeptical of Colorado’s Conversion Therapy Ban

www.nytimes.com

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Jay W. Walker @jaywwalker.bsky.social · 1d

Trump is waging war against Christianity!

John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 1d

Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.

For the crime of … complaining about government policy.

Core 1A speech.

With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s video of the incident

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Jay W. Walker @jaywwalker.bsky.social · 1d

And she actually invited journalists to this. That's how stupid she is.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Kristi Noem confronts enemy combatants in the Portland war zone today.

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rax ‘levon honkers’ king @raxkingisdead.bsky.social · 1d

listen. when dolly parton’s sister says it’s time for us all to be prayer warriors for dolly. you fucking pray for dolly

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Jay W. Walker @jaywwalker.bsky.social · 1d

My first article for the brand new LGBTQ Community News. I hope you enjoy this piece exploring how the intersectional identities of 3 activists: @mynameisjro.bsky.social, @jawanza.bsky.social and Yanery Cruz impact their work in The Resistance.
lgbtqcommunitynews.nyc/2025/10/06/f...

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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 2d

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The 10th Anniversary NYC Disability Pride Parade is almost here! 
📅 Sunday, October 19, 2025 
🕚 11AM–12PM Parade | 12PM-3PM Block Party 
📍 Madison Square Park → Union Square Park www.nycdisabilitypride.org

10th annualNYC Disability Pride Parade, Oct 19 2025, 11am Madison Square Park to Union Square Park

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𝕲𝖆𝖊𝖙𝖆𝖓𝖔 @gmf1369.bsky.social · 2d

#GVerse Do you agree? Yes or No! 🤔

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Jay W. Walker @jaywwalker.bsky.social · 2d

Maria Danzillo does not speak for NYC Queers.

Zoronius @zoronius.bsky.social · 2d

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So, some thrice failed wannabe local politician here in NYC is disingenuously weaponizing the LGBTQ+ community against the mayoral candidate with the best policy positions for our community. I want to take a moment to get some words out ahead of this in case anyone takes her seriously.

Tweet by Maria Danzilo (@Maria4Dist6):

"The word is @GaleBrewerNYC is under pressure to endorse Zohran for Mayor [for] NYC.

We have a huge LGBTQ+ community in NYC and take protecting this community from harm and hate very seriously.

Zohran has not denounced Uganda's harsh laws which until recently actually called for executing gays!

Instead he dishes up word salads and excuses that make me want to choke, they are so dripping with hypocrisy.

He also lies ( yes LIES) to the Muslim community Imams by hiding the fact he strongly supports using taxpayer money to provide medicine and surgery for people who want to change genders ( including..."

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Jay W. Walker @jaywwalker.bsky.social · 2d

I'll be missing my fellow @riseandresist.bsky.social organizers on No Kings Day because I will be in Newport News, VA for my high school class reunion. Thankfully, No Kings in NN, VA is right around the corner from my old school! My first resistance action in my home state!
#NoKings
#Resist

feckneget.bsky.social @feckneget.bsky.social · 11d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS in Newport News” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS in Newport News · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** # This a Peninsula Indivisible event! Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the f...

www.mobilize.us

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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 2d

🪧NO KINGS NYC
📍 47th & Bwy
📍 The red steps
📆 October 18th
⏰ 11am
📣 Sign up to volunteer at NoKingsNYC.com

This is a peaceful, nonviolent march.
There is no rally.
The march will start at W 47th St & Broadway.
The march route is south on 7th Ave, dispersing at 14th St.
Spread the word.

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Jay W. Walker @jaywwalker.bsky.social · Jul 17

Harmeet K. Dillon, the anti-Black racist Asst. AG (who wouldn't have been able to immigrate to the US without Black Civil Rights activists getting the '65 Hart-Cellar Civil Rights Act passed) wants the only cop convicted in Breonna Taylor's death to get 1 day in jail.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/u...

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Jay W. Walker @jaywwalker.bsky.social · 3d

Um ... wasn't Gropey McBonespurs the president who made the deal with the Taliban to withdraw us from Afghanistan without "winning"?

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 3d

He could’ve fought, but he faked bone spurs. So someone else had to go in his place - most likely a working class kid whose daddy couldn’t afford to bribe a doctor. Now he’s talking shit about how it should’ve been fought.

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h0pe4dfuture.bsky.social @h0pe4dfuture.bsky.social · 3d

Somehow this is not on our news channels.

Jay W. Walker @jaywwalker.bsky.social · 3d

And Stephen Miller just attacked liberal judges YESTERDAY!

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