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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 7h

Trump wants to invoke the Insurrection Act to punish anyone who opposes him, and he’s following a four point plan to do it.

Here’s what you need to know about it — and some thoughts on how to respond. www.youtube.com/shorts/31X8v...

The Real Reason Trump Wants To Invade Chicago and Portland

YouTube video by Robert Reich

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Mindi Ramsey 🏳️‍🌈 @mindiramsey.bsky.social · 2d

Well, this is interesting... 🧐

(photo credit goes to @reptedlieu.bsky.social)

#TrumpShutdown #OBBBA #EpsteinFiles

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28d

There is no place for violence in our democracy — against anyone.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Aug 31

Rest assured. The seeds of Trump’s destruction have already been sown. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-263

Sunday thought: Why Trump is doomed

Friends,

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Indivisible Social Media Amp Team @amplifyteam.bsky.social · Aug 22

We ask tough questions and demand real answers. If those in power attack journalism, silence scientists, and quietly erase access to research and public data—that’s not patriotism! Real patriotism protects dissent, demands facts, and refuses to be lied to. #TruthBrigade

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Colette Delawalla @cdelawalla.bsky.social · Aug 23

As one can imagine, I have some thoughts. Here’s a thread no one asked for:

1. SCIENCE IN THE US IS POLITICAL. No matter how much you want to ignore that fact, it is supported by taxpayer dollars and is therefore, political by nature.

2. BUT it has had bipartisan support for decades, which…

The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · Aug 23

For some scientists fighting partisan attacks, the goal is to defend their work from political interference. But in retaliating, @katherinejwu.com reports, they also run the risk of advancing the narrative that they want to fight.

Scientists Are Caught in a Political Trap

Fighting back against the Trump administration means they start to look more like activists.

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Mindi Ramsey 🏳️‍🌈 @mindiramsey.bsky.social · Aug 20

Food waste isn’t just wasteful — it’s catastrophic. 🌍

That means eating your leftovers, buying only what you’ll use, and cutting waste really can make a global difference.

Let’s not let “the country of food waste” keep polluting our future. 🍽️♻️

great climate session, @redwineblueusa.bsky.social!

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Aug 18

In the age of monarchs, kings issued decrees. Tsars of imperial Russia proclaimed ukases. Dictators of the 20th century made diktats.

Trump issues executive orders. They make him feel powerful.

But arbitrary power depends on the acquiescence of everyone subjected to it.

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God @thegodpodcast.com · Aug 11

Thou shalt not use tariffs to tax working class Americans and then pretend the money is being paid by foreign countries.

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Mindi Ramsey 🏳️‍🌈 @mindiramsey.bsky.social · Aug 10

Trump’s Big Brutal Bill is law — and the pain is scheduled. ⏳

This @fairshareamerica.bsky.social timeline shows when the worst hits:

📉 Healthcare cuts
💰 Higher taxes on working families
🛑 Slashed safety nets

See your state’s impact! 👇

#OBBBA #TrumpTax #TaxTheRich

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Mindi Ramsey 🏳️‍🌈 @mindiramsey.bsky.social · Aug 8

Brilliant session tonight with @redwineblueusa.bsky.social about having effective, informed conversations about topics that matter to you! 💪

If you didn't get to catch it live, check out their YouTube channel for the replay in a few days. 📹

#RedWineBlue #HavingTheConversation #Misinformation

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Colette Delawalla @cdelawalla.bsky.social · Aug 6

Y’all really loved this post!

I wanted to wax poetic for a minute about Lysenkoism. I’m adding the rest of the thread below and then I’ll ~explain~

Colette Delawalla @cdelawalla.bsky.social · Aug 6

I truly cannot emphasize enough how this is straight up Lysenkoism.

Because of the incredible work of our nation’s scientists, we have our finger tips on the closest thing humanity has ever come to “a cure for cancer”, but brainworm over here doesn’t believe in it.

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/h...

Kennedy Cancels Nearly $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Contracts

www.nytimes.com

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Rep. Frank Mrvan @repmrvan.bsky.social · Aug 6

My mission throughout my career as a public servant and as a Member of the U.S. House is to advocate for the most vulnerable in our communities. Any attempt to redistrict now is simply an attempt to silence those very voices. mrvan.house.gov/media/press-...

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Mindi Ramsey 🏳️‍🌈 @mindiramsey.bsky.social · Aug 6

I just called Gov. Braun (317-232-4567) to say NO to a special session for rigging Indiana’s maps.

Took 60 seconds of waiting on hold before I got the voicemail option. Make your voice heard, too!

#NoSpecialSession #ProtectOurVote #INLeg

Susan Brackney @susanbrackney.bsky.social · Aug 5

Cheating's the only way these authoritarians can keep power. Don't let them.

VP is visiting #Indiana Gov. Braun Thurs. about "redistricting the state's congressional districts amid the Trump administration's push to increase the GOP majority in the House."

Let's chew Braun a new one: 317-232-4567

Black-and-white illustration of all kinds of pissed-off and disappointed-looking people. You can presume they are Indiana residents who plan to call 317-232-4567 in order to give Governor Braun an earful regarding his considering off-year "redistricting" in Indiana ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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MADVoters @madvoters.bsky.social · Aug 5

Vice President JD Vance is coming to Indy this Thursday to discuss a gerrymandering scheme with Gov. Mike Braun to steal democracy from We the People.
Redistricting isn't due for another 5 years, but the MAGA movement is hell bent on silencing our voices. We won’t let them.

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Mindi Ramsey 🏳️‍🌈 @mindiramsey.bsky.social · Aug 4

130 Texans died in historic floods. 🌊

The Trump regime cut emergency services, then blamed the stats. 📉

Now they’re rigging maps to stay in power. 🗺️

Texas Dems broke quorum to block Trump’s gerrymander. We back them. ✊

🔗 indivisible.org/resource/one...

#TexasDeservesBetter

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ALT: a poster that says friends do n't let friends not vote

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Mindi Ramsey 🏳️‍🌈 @mindiramsey.bsky.social · Aug 4

Trump got mocked on “South Park,” drowned out by bagpipes in Scotland & blocked in court (again). And…

🏳️‍⚧️ 16 states sue to protect trans healthcare
🐢 A sea turtle made it home
🌈 Gilroy, CA held its first Pride

@jesscraven101.bsky.social ➡️
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Extra! Extra! 8/3 🎈🎈

Yes! There's still good news!

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Mindi Ramsey 🏳️‍🌈 @mindiramsey.bsky.social · Aug 2

Trump got a bad #jobsreport 🤔

📉 Only 73k jobs added
📉 Layoffs rising
📈 Tariffs spiking prices

He fired the #BLS commissioner.

Because the data embarrassed him.

This isn’t how a #democraticrepublic works.

It’s how #authoritarian regimes behave.

🔗 www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

Trump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner after dismal employment report

President Donald Trump on Friday removed the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs figures after a report showed hiring slowed in July and was much weaker in May and June than previously reported.

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Mindi Ramsey 🏳️‍🌈 @mindiramsey.bsky.social · Aug 1

What’s one piece of “health advice” you’ve seen online that turned out to be total BS—or even dangerous? 💬

We need to talk about how Big Wellness profits off our insecurities while real care gets defunded. 🗣️

#TruthBrigade

Indivisible Social Media Amp Team @amplifyteam.bsky.social · Jul 31

We all wish we could snap a finger and get healthy, thin, or young. But is TikTok really the place for medical advice? TikTok is full of sponsored content, brand deals, product sales and unapproved miracle cures. Real care can’t be crowd-sourced. #TruthBrigade truthbrigade.indivisible.org/s/Dr541D3m

Join the Truth Brigade

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Mindi Ramsey 🏳️‍🌈 @mindiramsey.bsky.social · Aug 1

What’s one piece of “health advice” you’ve seen online that turned out to be total BS—or even dangerous? 💬

We need to talk about how Big Wellness profits off our insecurities while real care gets defunded. 🗣️

#TruthBrigade

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · Aug 1

Pretty soon all economic and jobs data released by the federal government will be handwritten with a black Sharpie

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Mindi Ramsey 🏳️‍🌈 @mindiramsey.bsky.social · Aug 1

Exactly! WE are paying the tariffs.

Things are just so darn expensive -- a 10% raise in cost for your HVAC system due to tariffs is highway robbery from Trump's regime.

Mindi Ramsey 🏳️‍🌈 @mindiramsey.bsky.social · Aug 1

Paper plates that used to cost $6 are now $12.13. 😳

That’s not inflation. That’s #TrumpTariffs. 🤑

P&G just raised prices on 25% of U.S. products to cover a $1B tariff hit—and we’re the ones paying for it. 😠

This is a con, not a comeback. 💰

👉 www.reuters.com/business/pro...

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Mindi Ramsey 🏳️‍🌈 @mindiramsey.bsky.social · Jul 31

Follow @mariajstephan.bsky.social here on Bluesky! ❌👑

Mindi Ramsey 🏳️‍🌈 @mindiramsey.bsky.social · Jul 31

"History can change. History dances." ~ Daniel Hunter, @indivisible.org

YES!

#OneMillionRising #Indivisible #NonCooperation

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