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lighthouses7.bsky.social @lighthouses7.bsky.social · 15m

Issues to inspire more People to peacefully assemble: Oct 18th

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lighthouses7.bsky.social @lighthouses7.bsky.social · 36m

Too bad ... so sad ...

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 1h

This is a big deal.

TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 1h

NSO Group confirmed to TechCrunch that an unnamed group of American investors has taken “controlling ownership” of the surveillance tech maker.

Spyware maker NSO Group confirms acquisition by US investors | TechCrunch

NSO Group confirmed to TechCrunch that an unnamed group of American investors has taken “controlling ownership” of the surveillance tech maker.

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Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 1h

Cross-ex:

Have you been involved in Mr. Abrego's case before Tuesday of this week?

SCHULTZ: "Not actively."

Q: What about passively?

(No response.)

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn @deborahelizabeth.bsky.social · 2h

These are the most important lessons that I've learned from studying the works of Srdja Popovic, Erica Chenoweth, Gene Sharp, and other experts.

First: Draw a line in the sand, such that the dictator is on one side and EVERYONE ELSE (even the most devoted member of the inner circle) is on the other.

Second: Keep in mind the probable tipping point. In the United States, it could mean 3.5% of the population is actively engaged in (overt or covert) resistance of various kinds. That would include boycotts and strikes. However, the 3.5% rule of thumb does not guarantee success; it's not a law of physics or a magic spell.

Third: All fascist regimes are fragile. They have weak points, and humiliating them is a surprisingly successful way to erode their support. It's crucial that they look like unpopular losers in a way that makes international news.

Fourth: Resistance actions need brilliant concepts, design, planning, implementation, and follow up. Great timing, teamwork, and sensitivity to cultural context are also crucial.

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Costa Samaras @costasamaras.com · 13h

The Administration

- raised taxes on clean energy with one big beautiful bill

- is stopping or making clean energy projects harder to be built

- is raising prices on materials with tariffs

- all while AI is spiking electricity demand

They are stopping supply while demand goes up

It’s a crisis

jael holzman @jael.bsky.social · 13h

SCOOP: The Bureau of Land Management says the largest solar project in Nevada — the Esmeralda 7 mega-farm — has been canceled

The news was quietly dropped via a sudden website update with no public word from any of the companies involved or a statement from the agency

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Esmeralda 7 Solar Project Has Been Canceled, BLM Says

It would have delivered a gargantuan 6.2 gigawatts of power.

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lighthouses7.bsky.social @lighthouses7.bsky.social · 13h

Miller shares more than a common title & looks with another dangerous chief deputy...

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lighthouses7.bsky.social @lighthouses7.bsky.social · 14h

To believe otherwise is to succumb to subservience.

lighthouses7.bsky.social @lighthouses7.bsky.social · 14h

Respectfully, I think it is who a few in the minority are, those the docile permitted amplification through some social media outlets, but it is not who the majority are, and they are finding their footing and voices. We are not monolithic.

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 18h

Let’s call this what it is: the President of the United States directing federal prosecution for his personal political agenda.

I stand with AG James — as we all should, for the sake of our democracy.

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 19h

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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AG Andrea Joy Campbell @massago.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: I'm teaming up with Dem AGs and Govs across the country to file a court brief supporting Oregon's challenge against Trump's deployment of the National Guard to their state.

The President is responsible for provoking fear and chaos - we must push back against this reckless abuse of power.

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lighthouses7.bsky.social @lighthouses7.bsky.social · 16h

This is not who we are.
This is not what we want to becone.

Participate against Trump
on October 18th.

Be Loud Proud United Citizens

Peaceful Strong Resilient

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 16h

Donald Trump: Stop trying to incite Illinoisans into violence. Pack up and go home.

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Rosa DeLauro @delauro.house.gov · 21h

Leaning into the witchy allegations hoping to catch your attention.

Healthcare is on the line, it doesn't take a psychic to see that.

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lighthouses7.bsky.social @lighthouses7.bsky.social · 16h

F Trump

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lighthouses7.bsky.social @lighthouses7.bsky.social · 16h

Trump envisions himself as an Emporer.

Will he plan a DC Colesseum bringing back brutal entertainment?

How will responsible media educate?

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 17h

Important point from @Warnock.Senate.gov: The rising cost of healthcare also puts a strain on small businesses & hurts our economy. This is a problem Trump & Congressional Republicans can easily fix by protecting care & funding the government. #TrumpShutdown bsky.app/profile/warn...

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock @warnock.senate.gov · 1d

Washington GOP tripled Shannon's health care premiums.

Now, she has to close her small business.

We don't have to choose: we can fund health care AND reopen the government.

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lighthouses7.bsky.social @lighthouses7.bsky.social · 17h

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Oregon general’s testimony that National Guard troops ‘will be protecting any protesters’ gains traction online

Brigadier General Alan R. Gronewold made the comments to state lawmakers Sept. 30, and they drew notice on social media this week.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

YES! MORE OF THIS! Thank you Brigadier General Alan R. Gronewold from Oregon’s National Guard 🙏

Source: www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

#Oregon #Portland #50501Movement

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The Oregon national guard general says if the Oregon National guard were to be deployed they would be instructed under his leadership to protect the protesters not ICE.

And a photo of the Oregon National Guard General

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 18h

Groupthink is “harming both our democracy and our individual well-being,” Arthur C. Brooks writes. “Here is how to know if you are falling prey to a collective illusion—and how to break free from it without fear”:

The Happiness of Choosing to Walk Alone

Going along with an untruth for fear of disagreeing with others is a form of self-betrayal that will make you miserable.

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lighthouses7.bsky.social @lighthouses7.bsky.social · 18h

It's not the box checked by Tish James that matters...

It's the ballot box you check that matters...

Every American needs to plan/prepare to vote no matter what this administration attempts to throw in our way.

Plan ahead now

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The Borowitz Report @borowitzreport.bsky.social · 20h

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

NYC doesn’t mess around.

It looks like they’ll be ready on Day 1 if the Trump regime attempts to occupy their city. More than 100 unions, faith leaders, and community organizers have pledged to stand with occupied cities, resist the regime, and protect New Yorkers.

Read their full statement here:

Hands Off NYC

We are over 100 unions, faith leaders, and community groups, standing together in nonviolent resistance to protect NYC.

HandsOffNYC.com

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lighthouses7.bsky.social @lighthouses7.bsky.social · 1d

Facebook poster listed by Illinois Workers in Action

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lighthouses7.bsky.social @lighthouses7.bsky.social · 1d

Stop further perpetuating Trump Bullsh%t.

He is deflecting and using human strife as his tool de jours

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