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Kathy Gori

@kathygori.bsky.social

Disaster Capitalism in action , this was always their plan and we are the prey… eyes open! ⤵️⤵️⤵️🔥

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · Feb 20

You know this is 100% going to happen…

February 20, 2025 at 6:35 AM

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The Tennessee Holler

@thetnholler.bsky.social

🗣️ @aoc.bsky.social out fighting for the people & federal workers: “Every day our job is to wake up and say ‘what can I do today?’ — There is no act too small. Every action matters.” 🇺🇸

February 20, 2025 at 3:36 AM

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🦋𝘙𝘩ₒ𝒏∂𝔞 & Chׁׅ֮ꪱׁׅᝯׁׁׅ֮a🐾

@rhondasrealm.bsky.social

February 20, 2025 at 7:09 AM

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Robert Reich

@rbreich.bsky.social

The combined net worth of America's twelve wealthiest people passed $2 trillion last year.

12 people. $2 trillion.

Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.

Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.

Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.

January 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM

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Ron Filipkowski

@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social

This is probably the most accurate take.

February 15, 2025 at 11:46 PM

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Nadine Smith

@nadinesmith.bsky.social

A friend posted that she is "micro-dosing hope" these days—savoring small victories and delighting in tiny moments of joy as an antidote to this toxic timeline (see: Cabinet appointees, sociopaths).
Here’s something that lifts me up. Share what helps you stay grounded in their hateful turbulence.

This is a post with the Rebel Manifesto from the TV show Andor: There will be times when the struggle seems impossible. I know this already. Alone, unsure, dwarfed by the scale of the enemy.
Remember this: Freedom is a pure idea. It occurs spontaneously and without instruction.

- Random acts of insurrection are occurring constantly throughout the galaxy. There are whole armies—battalions—that have no idea that they’ve already enlisted in the cause.
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
And remember this: the Imperial need for control is so desperate because it is so unnatural. Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that.
And know this: the day will come when all these skirmishes and battles, these moments of defiance, will have flooded the banks of the Empire’s authority, and then there will be one too many. One single thing will break the siege.
Remember this: Try.
May the Force be with you.

February 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM

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Jamie Carter

@jctheresistance.demcast.com

In case this won't be reported, Senate Dems are holding the floor for 30 hours to try to stall the RFK Vote!

Here's the press release from Wyden's office.

February 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM

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🌴🐰Untamed Bunny 🐰 🌴

@bunny.sheshed.rocks

I stand with the trans community.
💙🏳️‍⚧️💙🏳️‍⚧️💙🏳️‍⚧️
Pass it along.

Dave Hansen @davhansen2163.bsky.social · Feb 10

I stand with the trans community. Pass it along.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Feb 9

I stand with the trans community. Pass it along.

February 10, 2025 at 4:20 AM

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Choco Harvey Milk

@chocoharveymilk.bsky.social

The administration and many corporations have given diversity lip service.

We the Resistance know better. We are #StrongerTogether

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Good Night 🫶🏽🙏🏽