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Jonathan Krall
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Fun fact: I don't wink out of existence every time I approach a dangerous intersection; neither does my bicycle
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Happy Armistice Day! Let's honor the day when the guns went silent. And the brave people who silenced them.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Today! @swingleftnwdc.bsky.social @anddemocracy.bsky.social @michellechap76.bsky.social @31streetswingleft.bsky.social @rosefabs.bsky.social @indivisiblebaltoco.bsky.social @gra-alexandria.bsky.social @uptownindivisible.bsky.social @alliesfordemocracy.bsky.social @lizkato3.bsky.social
michellechap76.bsky.social Michelle Chappell she/her @michellechap76.bsky.social · 13h
As the daughter of an army vet and a disenfranchised American, I am fired up to speak at this rally tomorrow! #FreeDC
Announcement: Washington DC, in front of Union Station November 11, 12-2pm Vets Say No War on Our Cities No cuts * No occupation * No ICE vetssayno.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Losing my mind seeing anyone try to argue that AI has sentience. It does not!!! Stop confusing it with fiction. The androids and robots in sci-fi have feelings because HUMANS wrote those stories. In reality our AI isn’t actually intelligent, it’s vastly inferior to what we’ve imagined.
August 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Q: What comes after "No Kings" and Election Day?

A: This.
Photo by J. L. Gatewood on November 03, 2025. May be an image of poster, magazine and text that says 'WE'RE NOT ASKING. WE' RE SHUTTING IT DOWN. MASS BLACKOUT NOVEMBER 25TH DECEMBER 2ND The largest economic blackout protest in U.S. history begins November 25th! -No Work -No Projects -No Spending -No Events -No Restaurants No Restaurants NO BACKING OBACKING OUT!!! Prepare for the MPACT! To prevent "spike spending" before and after the BLACKOUT. we ask that all participants purchase goods needed from community- owned stores and markets leading up to and after the dates. This helps with sustained impact and keeps our mo- ney out of the mega businesses pocckets. COORDINATED NATIONAL PUSHBACK. MAXIMUM LOCAL IMPACT'.
November 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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I'm canceling my Spotify subscription until the ICE ads are removed. Streaming hate is a choice and I refuse to fund it. #CancelSpotify app.sosha.ai/s/8tP9hjLJ
Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify
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November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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gra-alexandria.bsky.social
Americans are unified! We want something different!
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Image says: Nearly 7 in 10 say Democratic Party is "out of touch" with most Americans; more than 6 n 10 say the same of Trump, Republicans. Graph shows the percentages are 61% Repub, 63% Trump, 68% Dems. Source is shown as Wash Post-ABC-Ipsos poll.
November 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Dems made out like gangbusters. VA House from 51-49 to 61-31 (8 not called).
Will the mainstream media realize that voters, voting for fundamental change, are settling for Dems?
Spanberger is a centrist, business-friendly, law-and-order type. Barf.
I voted for barf. Barf won. Back to protesting.
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Vote! Vote! Vote!
Vote to enable change, but please keep protesting.

Both sides agree!
- Elites aren’t listening.
- Only elites can afford houses.
- We need to talk about racism.
- The deck is stacked.
- Everyone is in on it.
- Something must change.

grassrootsalexandria.org/trump-suppor...
Image is of a protest. A prominent sign says "Rule of law, not lawless rulers."
October 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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October 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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democracyhelpers.bsky.social
Tenants and Workers United is holding an immigrant solidarity prayer vigil tomorrow, Tuesday from 6-7PM at Four Mile Run Park Plaza in Alexandria. They are in need of some support in the form of crowd support/safety. You can sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AE...
Immigrant Solidarity Prayer Vigil
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
www.signupgenius.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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democracyhelpers.bsky.social
join Defend Democracy Indivisible at Warner’s Corner. Tell Senator Warner: No vote until Medicaid is restored & SNAP restrictions removed. No more cave-ins from Schumer or any Democrat.
🕊️ Indivisible actions are nonviolent. Review safety tips: indivisi.org/safety
RSVP: www.mobilize.us
Safety, Security, and Digital Preparedness for a Second Trump Administration
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September 23, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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democracyhelpers.bsky.social
TODAY Van Hollen and Al Green will be speaking at this event
September 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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gra-alexandria.bsky.social
Thurs Sept 18, 6-7:30pm, ICE Out of Alexandria Teach-In
Learn how Alexandria Sheriff Sean Casey is cooperating with ICE and how we can take action to protect our immigrant neighbors.
RSVP for details: bit.ly/ICEOUTTeach
Where: Alexandria, VA (RSVP for location)
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September 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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NBC4 Washington: Community holds Labor Day rally after ICE detentions in Alexandria
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Community holds Labor Day rally after ICE detentions in Alexandria
Hundreds gathered in Northern Virginia in solidarity with workers and immigrants who they say are being targeted by ICE. News4’s Julie Carey reports.
www.nbcwashington.com
September 2, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Mon Sept 1, 10am-12pm, Alexandria Immigrant Solidarity Rally

With two ICE raids in Alexandria last month, we need to show our support and learn next steps. With ICE disappearing people, immigrants are staying home. If the rest of us don't show up, no one will.
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Alexandria Immigrant Solidarity Rally · Indivisible
On the September 1 nationwide day of protest, the goal of the rally is to bring Alexandrians together to stand in solidarity with all of our immigrant neighbors and denounce the recent ICE abductions ...
www.mobilize.us
August 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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DC-area protests and education! Many of us are sharpening our public speaking skills. Some are studying heritage. Others? Atomic science. Atomics?!? Like in the cold war? Do we really need yet more atoms to blow everything to atoms?

The event list is here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
The image shows a red shark to the left, about to eat a small blue fish in the center of the image. To the right, a large number of small fish, arranged in the shape of a very large fish, appears to be about to eat the shark.
August 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Thursday August 28, Showtime 7pm, Free Screening of Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power
Alexandria People's Assembly will distribute 200 print copies of the SNCC and Grassroots Organizing Interpretive Booklet.
Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314
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Thursday August 28, Showtime 7pm, Free Community Film Screening From: Alexandria People's Assembly We will show "Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power." Participation is free. Registration is required. Our Vision is to distribute at least 200 print copies of the SNCC and Grassroots Organizing Interpretive Booklet. Where: Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314 https://mailchi.mp/plti-alex/snccfilmscreening-13049959?e=51d09a5760 Friday September 12, 6:30-8:30pm, Alexandria People's Assembly Friday Teach-Ins From: Alexandria People's Assembly This Teach-In series is focused on six themes that are at the heart of SNCC's history of grassroots organizing: the organizing tradition, voting rights, Black Power, women and gender, freedom teaching, and art and culture in movement building. At its core, SNCC helped community members feel empowered to make choices and act on the issues that most impacted their lives and their communities. The interpretive guide and toolkits were developed by the SNCC Digital Legacy Project. Our Vision is to distribute at least 200 print copies of the SNCC and Grassroots Organizing Interpretive Booklet, and Toolkits to youth and adults in Northern Virginia during a movie screening and 7-part community grassroots organizing teach-in series. Come learn more about SNCC’s organizing work and explore connections to life in Alexandria and Northern Virginia. Where: Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St, Alexandria, VA 22314 12 September, 6:30-8:30pm, The SNCC and Grassroots Organizing Interpretive Booklet 26 September - The Organizing Tradition Toolkit 10 October - Voting Rights Toolkit 24 October - Black Power Toolkit 7 November - Women and Gender Toolkit 21 November - Freedom Teaching Toolkit 5 December - Art and Culture Toolkit https://mailchi.mp/plti-alex/snccfilmscreening-13049959?e=51d09a5760
August 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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gra-alexandria.bsky.social
Most Alexandrians respect law enforcement, but not ICE.
ICE does not respect due process. ICE deserves no respect.
If Sheriff Casey continues to cooperate with ICE, when his hand is not forced by a judicial warrant, he risks losing the respect of his community.
bit.ly/ICEOUTTeach
Image displays a background of an anti-ICE protest. The text says: ICE OUT OF ALEXANDRIA TEACH-IN, Wednesday August 7, 6-7:30 PM, How is Alexandria Sheriff Sean Casey collaborating with ICE? How can we protect our immigrant Neighbors? Join us to learn more and find ways to take action. Register for location: bit.ly/ICEOUTTeach
August 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Grassroots Alexandria Monthly Action Meeting!
When: Thursday August 7, 7-9pm
Where: 3801 Mt Vernon Ave (TWU building), 22305
No need to RSVP. Just show up! Human rights, democracy, education, environment, housing equity, transportation equity.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Image shows an American flag on a background of grass. This is an expanded version of the displayed text: Grassroots Alexandria Monthly Action Meeting! When: Thursday August 7, 7-9pm Where: 3801 Mt Vernon Ave (TWU building), 22305 What: This will be a joint meeting of project leaders and team members working on Alexandrian Human Rights, Education, Environment, Housing Equity, and Transportation Equity. We will be updating each other on immediate concerns, such as participation in local protests, local school policies, housing policy, and human rights initiatives. We will discuss ongoing projects: "community voices," local tenant rights, climate/transportation/equity, immigration, Palestinian human rights, student health and achievement in ACPS, and much more. At our meeting, we will check in with each other, hear from project leaders, and consider next steps. Everyone is encouraged to attend and ask questions. People who would like to participate in the GrA Reading Group can share a thought or two about the latest reading during check-in. We will be discussing chapters 13-16, of On Tyranny, by Timothy Snyder. Grassroots Alexandria works in small groups focused on specific projects. We hold an action meeting on the 1st Thursday each month. New volunteers are always welcome (and needed) to join us and learn about our work. Info for new volunteers is posted here: https://grassrootsalexandria.org/what-can-we-do/ We look forward to seeing you there!
August 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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9%! Only *9%* of people know how far the murder rate has plummeted in the last 3 decades.
marklevinenyc.bsky.social Mark D. Levine @marklevinenyc.bsky.social · Jul 31
New @today.yougov.com national poll out.

Absolutely wild how distorted the public’s view is.

(Murder rate in NYC is down 83% since 1990.)
July 31, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Let Gaza live!
July 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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DC-area protests! Is billionaire business our business? If we stand up for Social Security, will it stand up for us? If one million rise, will they trigger and earthquake?

What do experts say? What do your neighbors think? People want to know!

The list is here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Image, from a protest in Washington DC, shows a protest sign. The sign says "The rich are the only dangerous minority"
July 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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gra-alexandria.bsky.social
Must we sit in silence? We have so much to teach each other. This week's list of protests, rallies, and education/social events includes gatherings around healthcare, money in politics, silence, media, and other topics of community interest.
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The image shows a person shrouded in white cloth, sitting in silence, with the Supreme Court in the background. The sign reads "Impeach. Convict. Remove. DefendersOfOurRepublic.org"
July 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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ICE will soon be the 4th largest military ever

United States $895.0bn
China $266.9bn
Russia $126.0bn
ICE+Detention* $ 82.5bn
India $ 75.0bn

www.globalfirepower.com/defense-spen...
www.snopes.com/fact-check/i...
*$37.5bn for ICE and $45.0bn for "alien detention capacity"
July 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Heather Cox Richardson writes about the "massive militarization of ICE"

substack.com/app-link/pos...

We thought the federal system in the US, in which state and local governments control police powers, bought us some protection against a police state. We were wrong.
The image shows a person holding a protest sign. The person's t-shirt says "Eat the rich." The sign says "Mass incarceration is slavery."
July 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM