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John Prince @nbpt-john.bsky.social · 1d

More realistically and timely, I believe that the day should be renamed to “No Dictators” #USDemocracy

Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 2d

On October 18th, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people. Find or Register for an event near you:

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power belongs to the people.

www.nokings.org

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John Prince @nbpt-john.bsky.social · 1h

The promises made; the promise unkept. Now a trump/republican initiated federal government shutdown.

Republicans are truly bad for America. They can’t achieve a single fucking thing.

Sad #USDemocracy

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John Prince @nbpt-john.bsky.social · 1d

October 10 is the day that the Nobel Peace prize will be awarded.

donald trump is activity lobbying for the award for himself. trump claims to have ended 7 wars in 10 months. he’s totally convinced himself.

What’s troubling is that he never seems to waken from his dementia dream #USDemocracy

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Exoteric #USDemocracy @exotericusa.bsky.social · 1d

Deconstructing fascist rhetoric starts with understanding—and resisting—how language divides and dehumanizes. See how Stephen Miller’s words echo history and why protest matters now. Read more at exotericusa.substack.com/p/the-langua...

#Exoteric #Usdemocracy #DoubleV

The Language of Division: Deconstructing Stephen Miller’s Fascist Rhetoric

In today’s polarized political climate, language is no longer just a tool for persuasion—it’s a weapon.

exotericusa.substack.com

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 1d

Here's a useful graphic.
Thanks to whoever made it.
Now we have one for every day of the year.
#TrumpsHealthcareShutdown
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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Uncle Lonny @unclelonny.bsky.social · 1d

Wouldn’t it be crazy if you ran someone thru the wood chipper and then you found an eyeball looking up at you and a mouth smiling at you?
And wouldn’t it be crazy if Maga actually gave a fuck about children and showed us the Epstein Files, so we could get baby rapers off the streets?
#USDemocracy

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John Prince @nbpt-john.bsky.social · 1d

Like all major networks today, CBS is not your father’s CBS.

Now it’s more important to appease sponsors for $, and to avoid costly litigation by this administration.

They present watering down facts and skip over the rest of the story.

Our press today is not free or independent #USDemocracy

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

Journalist Edward R. Murrow used his platform on CBS to criticize the witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s.

This is what real journalism should do — hold power to account, not capitulate to it.

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Sam🏳️‍🌈🌊🏳️‍⚧️ @separker.bsky.social · 1d

We are in our McCarthy moment, and our legacy media is MIA, scared of the tangerine traitor.
#USDemocracy

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

Journalist Edward R. Murrow used his platform on CBS to criticize the witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s.

This is what real journalism should do — hold power to account, not capitulate to it.

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Scott Smith @canaansdad1987.bsky.social · 1d

James Tallerico held a rally in a MAGA leaning territory. Look at the response.

#USDemocracy

youtube.com/shorts/n57ne...

This is MAGA territory and look at the reception!!! 😳

YouTube video by The Tony Michaels Podcast

youtube.com

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Scott Smith @canaansdad1987.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah. We're the vile ones but when he blamed the death of Charlie Kirk on us before they even knew his identity, it's the correct thing to do.

#USDemocracy

www.foxnews.com/politics/ste...

Stephen Miller trashes Dem who blamed 'extreme right' for fire at South Carolina judge's home: 'You are vile'

Stephen Miller excoriated Rep. Daniel Goldman after the congressman blamed a fire that destroyed a South Carolina judge's home on "the extreme right"

www.foxnews.com

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Scott Smith @canaansdad1987.bsky.social · 1d

I'm sure this surprises literally no one. Clarence Thomas has expressed openness to overturning gay marriage.

#USDemocracy

www.thenation.com/article/soci...

Clarence Thomas Admits That He’s Coming for Our Rights

In a little-covered speech, the Supreme Court justice explained how he thinks the court should reverse rulings conservatives don’t like.

www.thenation.com

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Sam🏳️‍🌈🌊🏳️‍⚧️ @separker.bsky.social · 1d

Their pay should be suspended until they return to work.
#USDemocracy

Congressman Bobby Scott @bobbyscott.house.gov · 2d

Nobody believes this.

And House Republicans have been on vacation since September 19th.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson: "Let me look right into the camera and tell you very clearly: Republicans are the ones concerned about healthcare. Republicans are the party working around the clock everyday to fix healthcare. This is not talking points for us: we've done it."

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Sam🏳️‍🌈🌊🏳️‍⚧️ @separker.bsky.social · 1d

GOP- Guardians of Pedophiles
#USDemocracy

Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 1d

Now you know

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Sam🏳️‍🌈🌊🏳️‍⚧️ @separker.bsky.social · 1d

A good list!
#USDemocracy

NiankhSekhmet @niankhsekhmet.bsky.social · 1d

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Scott Smith @canaansdad1987.bsky.social · 1d

I think it's rather obvious what the answer to Miller's dilemma is.

#USDemocracy

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Stephen Miller asks when US has allowed ‘riotous assemblies.’ The internet responds

Earlier this year, President Trump gave reprieves to over 1,500 people prosecuted for their role in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol

www.independent.co.uk

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Scott Smith @canaansdad1987.bsky.social · 1d

Another history lesson from one of my favorite teachers. Meet Felipe Luciano.

#USDemocracy

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Marie 🇨🇦 @pawbaby2.bsky.social · 1d

Another great starter pack by:

@hopeful66.bsky.social

Thanks so much for including me!

Please share and repost for everyone! ⬇️⬇️

#USDemocracy

go.bsky.app/Nq8H4vo

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Marie 🇨🇦 @pawbaby2.bsky.social · 1d

Democrats are rejecting a 7-week “band-aid” that delays the fight—because waiting means 20M face higher premiums & 15M could lose Medicaid.

Better to fight now than abandon families later.

#TrumpsHealthCareShutdown
#USDemocracy
#Pinks

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Sam🏳️‍🌈🌊🏳️‍⚧️ @separker.bsky.social · 1d

I'll never forget watching J6 with my grandkids...and they were just barely in their teens and knew how wrong it was.
#USDemocracy

Randy Barbee💙🇺🇲🇺🇦 @randylb.bsky.social · 2d

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Sam🏳️‍🌈🌊🏳️‍⚧️ @separker.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe the only hope for our democracy is that the regime is so stupid!
#USDemocracy

The Get More Smarter Podcast @getmoresmarter.com · 2d

Jesus Christ

White House official inadvertently reveals plans to send elite army unit to Portland

Anthony Salisbury displayed chat about deployment of 82nd airborne division on cell phone while in Minnesota

www.theguardian.com

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Marie 🇨🇦 @pawbaby2.bsky.social · 1d

FAA warns of staffing shortages as the shutdown drags on. Air traffic controllers stretched thin, flights delayed and all because of the Epstein shutdown!

#Shutdown #FAA #LeadershipFailure
#USDemocracy
#Pinks

apple.news/AkwTPiIY5TO2...

FAA reports staffing issues at airports as government shutdown continues — NBC News

There were no air traffic controllers expected at the tower at Hollywood Burbank Airport in the Los Angeles area, and Denver and Newark airports were experiencing delays due to shortages.

apple.news

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Sam🏳️‍🌈🌊🏳️‍⚧️ @separker.bsky.social · 1d

Couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of fascists!
#USDemocracy

Annette @resistnow2024.bsky.social · 1d

@govpritzker.illinois.gov

Thank. Your. People. For. All. Of. Us. ‼️

Yes. Yes. Yes.🫂💙💙💙‼️

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 1d

So they have no case. Other prosecutors declined to charge him,bolstering idea that Comey was targeted & highlighting weakness experienced prosecutors saw in the case. Senior DOJ leaders voiced skepticism & no career prosecutor was willing to present it to a grand jury.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

Ex-special counsel John Durham undercut case against James Comey in interview with prosecutors: Sources

John Durham, who investigated the Russia probe, told prosecutors probing James Comey that had been unable to uncover evidence supporting charges against him, sources say.

abcnews.go.com

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John Prince @nbpt-john.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, and this 👇👇👇👇 #USDemocracy

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John Prince @nbpt-john.bsky.social · 1d

donald trump is the Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Benito Mussolini of our times. All rolled into one deranged, demented, and insane steamroller of democracy and freedom. In his own words, we all need to fight like hell to stop him and save ourselves from his reign of tyranny #USDemocracy

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