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Jessica Denson

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Silence is not an option. Founder: https://removalcoalition.org & https://nowmarch.org Host: Lights On https://youtube.com/@jessicadenson07 http://thejessicadenson.com

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Jessica Denson @jessicadenson07.bsky.social · Nov 19

Many of us are echoing @timothysnyder.bsky.social's lesson in On Tyranny, "Do not obey in advance.”

A no less vital admonition that deserves attn:

STAND OUT

“...without that unease, there is no freedom. The moment you set an example, the spell of the status quo is broken, and others will follow."

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Jessica Denson @jessicadenson07.bsky.social · 11h

(Real) Christian activism in resistance to (fake) Christian Authoritarianism in the footsteps of MLK and Harriet Tubman.

Amen, @johnfugelsang.bsky.social !

Moose 'n Squirrel @unlikelysuperheros.bsky.social · 5d

"There is an amazing history of Christian activism, but it always manifests itself in resistance to Christian Authoritarianism." --John Fugelsang.

MAGA Christianity may be defined as both authoritarian and "Jesus-free," and its about power.

full clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj3O...

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Removal Coalition @removalcoalition.bsky.social · 1d

The legendary Handmaid Army has joined the Removal Coalition!

We have every right to demand an END to this is dystopian regime.

Join the Handmaids for the next #RemovetheRegime + congressional visits demanding impeachment on 11.5 in DC, & soon again for our biggest event yet 👀
handmaidarmydc.com

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Aunty Em @everycourthouse.bsky.social · 1d

“We are home now. We marched from the park to ICE, very peaceful crowd. We were standing around ICE pushed us down, sprayed us with chemical and I was hit in the head with a projectile. This was so unprovoked. People have to know that the Feds are attacking people with NO provocation whatsoever.”

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 1d

Greta Thunberg provides the perspective that most western media will not:

It’s not about a few hundred foreign nationals being mistreated by Israel for a few days.

It’s about the #GazaGenocide, deliberate denial of aid, and Israel’s flagrant breaches of international law.

StrictlyChristo 🦋🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 1d

Greta Thunberg speaks to the press after being released from illegal detainment in Israel: "I could talk for a very, very long time about our mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment. Trust me, but that is not the story.”

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Kye @gxldsociety.bsky.social · 1d

PAY ATTENTION: ICE is filing fake 911 calls in Chicago, weaponizing emergency services to provoke local police.

Ordinary citizens would be charged with a felony. ICE calls it strategy.

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Jen Fifield @jenafifield.bsky.social · 1d

Hi everyone! 👋 I'm officially up and running at
@propublica.org covering election and voting issues, and expanding my sourcing nationally. Spread the word.

Reach out, say hi, introduce yourself, send tips:
[email protected]
Cell: 480-476-0108
Signal: jenafifield.01

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Free Speech For People @fsfp.bsky.social · 2d

Silence is complicity. Every Member of Congress who refuses to honor their oath of office by invoking the Impeachment Clause against Trump is aiding and abetting his daily assault on the rule of law. @johnbonifaz.bsky.social @jessicadenson07.bsky.social #ImpeachTrump

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 2d

Don't let Texas execute #RobertRoberson — an innocent man — on Oct. 16. Call Gov. Abbott right now at 737-277-6778. Find a call script here: bit.ly/4gSqZtA

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 2d

The judge issued a second restraining order, saying that Trump appeared to have deliberately violated her ruling temporarily halting the deployment of Oregon National Guard troops to Portland.

Trump-Appointed Judge Rips President’s Plot to Defy Her Order

The judge issued a second restraining order halting the deployment of National Guard troops.

trib.al

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Law Dork @lawdorknews.bsky.social · 2d

Judge Karin Immergut held a hearing tonight and issued a second TRO in the Oregon v. Trump case, barring the Trump administration from sending *any* National Guard federalized under 10 U.S.C. 12406 to Oregon from any state or D.C.

Check out @chrisgeidner.bsky.social's thread for much more —>

Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: Oregon and Portland filed an amended complaint in their lawsuit against Trump tonight, with a new plaintiff added who is joining them: California. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON
PORTLAND DIVISION
STATE OF OREGON, the CITY OF PORTLAND, and the STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Plaintiffs,
v.
DONALD TRUMP, in his official capacity as
Case No.
AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE
RELIEF
OF DEFENSE; KRISTI NOEM, in her official apacity as Secretary of Homeland Security; nd U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,
Defendants.

N. Cross-State Deployment of California National Guard to Oregon
110. On the evening of Saturday, October 4, 2025, after this Court issued a temporary restraining order blocking the attempted federalization of Oregon National Guard personnel to deploy to Portland, Oregon, the U.S. Army Northern Command communicated to the California Military Department Executive Leadership that they intended to send 200 of the federalized California National Guard personnel in Los Angeles to Portland.
111. As of 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 5 one transport carrying approximately 100
federalized California National Guard personnel had already departed from Los Angeles to Portland, with additional transport scheduled for later in the day. Additionally, California
Military Department Executive Leadership learned that all 300 federalized California National
Guard personnel will be imminently deployed to Portland.
112. Also on Sunday, October 5, 2025, the California Military Department received an order extending the federalization of the 300 federalized California National Guard personnel
through January 31, 2026.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 2d

I’m glad Van Jones apologized for his sick joking about dead kids in Gaza.

But the problem goes deeper: he spread Netanyahu propaganda that the mass killings of civilians in Gaza—including 20K+ kids—is Iranian fake news.

It’s not the students and young people who are fooled. It’s Van Jones.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

Same judge. While Miller rails about judges.

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 3d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Senate Gabe @senategabe.bsky.social · 3d

That country is run by totally lawless monsters.

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Senate Gabe @senategabe.bsky.social · 3d

I can’t say torturing Greta is an escalation given they are already murdering children but that is extremely disturbing they feel they can do that to a globally recognized activist.

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Daniel Connerton @lordnad.bsky.social · 3d

@govpritzker.illinois.gov

37 and Kedzie, East Garfield, Illinois.

This is assault.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 3d

Border Patrol agents shoot woman in Chicago as protesters confront immigration personnel reut.rs/46DCphj

Border Patrol agents shoot woman in Chicago as protesters confront immigration personnel

U.S. Border Patrol personnel shot an armed woman in Chicago on Saturday, the Department of Homeland Security said, as scores of protesters faced off against federal immigration agents on the city's southwest side.

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🖇️Patty_M57 📎 @patty--m57.bsky.social · 4d

💡Lights On
With Jessica Denson

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨

"If you think you are going to SILENCE US, you are SORELY mistaken."

🚨Trump Admin 🚨
RAIDS & EVICTS
Major Impeachment
Protest Site 🚨

www.youtube.com/live/8_q8e_j...

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FLARE 💥 Resistance Action Center 💥 @flareusa.bsky.social · 4d

🇵🇸In news much more important than FLARE, one of our council members was able to help facilitate virtual and in-person meetings with members of Congress about individuals who have been kidnapped from the Sumud Flotilla. Congress must step up and demand justice for these families. 🇵🇸

#FuelTheFlare

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The Sons of Liberty @sonsofliberty.bsky.social · 4d

Jessica Denson is live NOW with our Removal Coalition partner FLARE. FLARE had their headquarters at Columbus Circle in DC busted by the cops. Please share widely so we can get as much attention and support as possible https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_q8e_jlXzE

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Free Speech For People @fsfp.bsky.social · 4d

Donald Trump's lawless, vindictive prosecution of James Comey needs to be thrown out of court immediately. Further, Congress must stand up against such a brazen abuse of power by impeaching and removing this tyrant from office. #ImpeachTrump @jessicadenson07.bsky.social @johnbonifaz.bsky.social

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Removal Coalition @removalcoalition.bsky.social · 4d

🚨🚨 WE NEED EVERYONE IN THE DC AREA OUT TONIGHT TO SUPPORT FLARE!! THIS IS A BLATANT ASSAULT ON FREE SPEECH, PART OF A NATIONAL CRACKDOWN ON PROTEST SITES TARGETING THE MOST EFFECTIVE PEACEFUL ACTIVISTS CALLING FOR THE REMOVAL OF THIS ILLEGAL REGIME. WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED!!

FLARE 💥 Resistance Action Center 💥 @flareusa.bsky.social · 5d

See you tonight, 5 PM!

#FuelTheFLARE
#RemovalCoalition
#FLARE247DC
#RemoveTheRegime
#Committed2NonViolence

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Senate Gabe @senategabe.bsky.social · 5d

It is really undervalued what a big deal it is that the entire US government is openly and flagrantly violating the very basic tenants of the Constitution beyond all reasonable doubt.

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Evan Bernick, a finite mode with a smol hooman and a lorg floof @evanbernick.bsky.social · 5d

this is as open an admission that an entire agency is engaging in routine constitutional violations that I can imagine

David Bier @davidjbier.bsky.social · 5d

Holy hell. DHS just openly stated that its agents use “reasonable suspicion” to make ARRESTS. This is blatantly unconstitutional. The Supreme Court is clear that you need probable cause to arrest someone, as opposed to stop them to ask them a question or two. This is huge b/c…

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Jon Martin Kitchen @kitchen5203.bsky.social · 5d

This!

👣COCA👣 🇺🇦 @nortygirl.bsky.social · 5d

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