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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 20h

Protestor outside James Comey hearing today:

Fear is contagious, but so is is courage.

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 2d

This video on the Epstein Files is so well done.

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 2d

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 3d

Resistance is not futile — the source of all power IS the people

The power of these people in Chicago causes ICE agents to leave the man they tried to arrest and drive away in retreat

People power works #PeoplePower

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 3d

Resistance is not futile — the source of all power IS the people

The power of these people in Chicago causes ICE agents to leave the man they tried to arrest and drive away in retreat

People power works #PeoplePower

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 4d

Scientists think Bluesky is more effective for professionals

www.psypost.org/scientists-s...

Online report September 2025 on why professional scientists are abandoning Twitter for bluesky

Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 4d

Scientists say Bluesky is the place to be

bsky.app/profile/mria...

Psy Post online article comparing bluesky to twitter
with text reading
users reported that Bluesky was meeting many of their professional needs. Like Twitter in its earlier days, Bluesky offered a space for learning, networking, and public engagement. Over 94 percent said they used Bluesky to stay informed about research in their field, and nearly 88 percent used it for professional networking. A majority said the new platform was more useful than X for these purposes.

The researchers also explored why people chose to try Bluesky. Nearly half said they were invited by a colleague or saw others in the science community making the shift. Many viewed Bluesky’s features — such as stronger moderation tools, less algorithmic interference, and more control over what appears in their feed — as more aligned with their professional goals.

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 4d

The research is in — science says Bluesky is the place to be

academic.oup.com/icb/article-...

Oxford Academic online journal article saying

Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky Get access Arrow
D S Shiffman, J Wester
Integrative and Comparative Biology, Volume 65, Issue 3, September 2025, Pages 538–545, https://doi.org/10.1093/icb/icaf127

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 4d

Judge W Young judgment:

"Dear Mr or Ms Anonymous
Alone, I have nothing but my sense of duty. Together, We the People of the United States—you & me—have our magnificent Constitution. Here’s how that works out in a specific case—"

Then he slams free speech abuses of the Constitution by the US regime

Appended to the start of 30 September 2025 Judgment by Judge William Young of the district court of Massachusetts in case of Association of University Professors v Rubio and responding to an anonymous note appended to the start of the judgment stating "Trump has pardons and tanks. What do you have" to which the judge replied "[1] Post card dated June 19, 2025 (On file in Chambers) Dear Mr. or Ms. Anonymous, Alone, I have nothing but my sense of duty. Together, We the People of the United States –- you and me -- have our magnificent Constitution. Here’s how that works out in a specific case –-"

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 7d

I sit with Sir Ian. Winter is our time.

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 4d

One of the most impactful paintings I've seen

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 4d

Forcible suppression of political opponents is the definition of fascism

stephen miller tweet on 4th october 2025 describing political opponents as terrorists

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 4d

Political opponents are not terrorists

The issue before us is fascism — it is simple and it is now very clear

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 4d

Judge W Young judgment:

"Dear Mr or Ms Anonymous
Alone, I have nothing but my sense of duty. Together, We the People of the United States—you & me—have our magnificent Constitution. Here’s how that works out in a specific case—"

Then he slams free speech abuses of the Constitution by the US regime

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 4d

Judge William Young of the US district court of Massachusetts this week found the US constitution protects the free speech of immigrants and delivered a scathing rebuke of the current regime, in his judgment in the case of 'American Association of University Professors v Rubio'

30 September 2025 judgment by Judge William Young of the United States district court of Massachusetts in the case of American Association of University Professors v Rubio
he wrote
In his opinion, the judge went beyond the usual bounds of a judicial decision to note that the president “ignores everything … The Constitution, our civil laws, regulations, mores, customs, practices, courtesies – all of it; the President simply ignores it all when he takes it into his head to act”. Young added: “While the President naturally seeks warm cheering and gladsome, welcoming acceptance of his views, in the real world he’ll settle for sullen silence and obedience. What he will not countenance is dissent or disagreement.”

The judge also accused the president of “bullying”.

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 7d

Stephen Miller in 2003:

"Torture is the way to go. We need to remember that…I can only hope…that people who will be leading this country will appreciate the value and respect that torture shows towards other cultures."

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 7d

The best time of the year is arriving

Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 7d

I sit with Sir Ian. Winter is our time.

Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 7d

Winter is our time. I sit in solidarity with Sir Ian.

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 7d

I sit with Sir Ian. Winter is our time.

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 7d

Lisa Cook is not going anywhere soon

online headline on 1st october 2025 reading
Federal reserve governor will stay in post for now following US supreme court announcement
Court’s announcement means Lisa Cook will remain in the post for now, despite first-ever bid by a president to fire a Fed official

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 7d

Wow! Another great sign from those people. Excellent.

Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 7d

I really appreciate seeing things that can remind people that the ultimate source of power rests with them

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 7d

This sign over an LA freeway in September 2025 reads
"Public pressure works - Kimmel is back!"

A sign hung over an LA freeway in September 2025 reads
"Public pressure works - Kimmel is back!"

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Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 7d

Does this give them a pretext to fire any general who in future won't follow illegal orders? Most attendees yesterday were well over 50

Hegseth: “Every warrior…is required to do PT [physical training] every duty day…Real hard…from the Joint Chiefs to everyone in this room to the youngest private"

Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 8d

He really knows how to motivate others, doesn't he?

Ian Johnson 🔆 @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 8d

Opening video for Hegseth's presentation

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