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Noah DeMello 🌹
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Advocating for democratic socialist values in New Jersey & beyond. A better world is possible
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Celebrating leaders for extraordinary achievements is one thing. But when our political imagery starts to echo the propaganda style of fascist regimes, it’s worrying. Strong democracies don’t center leaders — they center people.
The photo shows the exterior of a large, beige concrete office building with many identical rectangular windows. In the foreground on the left is a dark gray sign that reads “Frances Perkins Building” and, below that, “United States Department of Labor,” along with the department’s seal. Hanging down the side of the building on the right is an enormous vertical banner. The banner shows a close-up portrait of president Donald Trump, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression. Below his face, large white letters on the banner say “AMERICAN WORKERS FIRST.” There is also a small red, white, and blue emblem above that text. In front of the building, near the bottom center of the image, is a modern-looking light fixture with several cylindrical white lamps clustered together. The sky is bright, and you can see reflections of clouds in the building’s windows. A black-and-white image of a large, older stone building facing a town square. The building has several rows of shuttered windows and decorative stonework. Hanging from the middle of the façade is a very large portrait of Benito Mussolini with a stern-face in a suit, framed by dark fabric. On either side of the portrait are big white banners with the word “SI” printed in bold, dark letters. The same word also appears on smaller banners placed around the square. In front of the building is a tall monument with statues at its base and a figure standing on top; “SI” is also displayed on the monument. The square is paved with cobblestones, and several people are walking, talking, or cycling through the open space. Most are dressed in early-20th-century clothing, including overcoats and hats. A tram or trolley is visible in the background to the right, and the surrounding buildings look old and closely spaced, adding to the historic European feel of the scene. The photo shows the front of a large, stately government building with tall stone columns in a classical style. Across the top of the building, carved into the stone, are the words “United States Department of Agriculture.” Hanging between the columns are two very tall vertical banners. Each banner features the USDA logo and a large portrait of a man. The banner on the left shows president Donald Trump, wearing a suit and tie, against a blue background. The banner on the right shows president Abraham Lincoln, also in formal clothing with a bow tie, in a more old-fashioned style portrait against a dark red background. Both faces are serious in expression. In the foreground at the bottom of the image, there are out-of-focus red flowers that partially frame the view of the building. The image shows a large outdoor stage or ceremonial platform decorated in bright red, white, and blue, along with red banners that include a white circle containing a red star. At the center are two very large framed portraits of Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Il displayed side by side above the stage area. Both men have serious expressions and are wearing dark suits and ties. Beneath the portraits, the backdrop is draped with wide vertical stripes and curved ribbon-like decorations in matching colors. Several tall flags in the same color scheme are arranged symmetrically on both sides. Two uniformed guards stand at attention in front of a doorway below the portraits. The setting appears formal and ceremonial, with manicured greenery and steps in the foreground.
December 25, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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When money buys rights others earn through sacrifice and service, we stop being a nation of equals and start being a nation for sale.

All are welcome in America under Trump… as long as you can afford the entry fee.
The image is a screenshot of a social media post by Donald J. Trump from an account labeled @realDonaldTrump, posted one day ago. At the top, the post text reads: “Get your TRUMP CARD today!” Below the text is a link labeled trumpcard.gov. The main image in the post shows Donald Trump seated behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. He is wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and bright red tie. He is smiling directly at the camera and holding up a gold-colored card with both hands, displaying it toward the viewer. Behind him are multiple U.S. military flags arranged in a semicircle, including flags for the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. The American flag is also visible. The room is warmly lit, with gold curtains and framed photographs on the desk behind him. The desk surface is glossy and reflective, with several boxed items placed on it. Below the image preview is a link card that reads: “The Trump Gold Card” Subtext: “The Trump Gold Card application” Website: trumpcard.gov At the bottom of the post are engagement metrics showing: • About 2,020 comments • About 2,960 reposts • About 13,100 likes Overall, the image presents a promotional post, styled to resemble an official presidential setting, advertising a product called the “Trump Gold Card.”
December 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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When the redactions say more than the text ever could.
The image is a political cartoon drawn in a simple, graphic style. At the center is a tilted sheet of paper, like a government document, labeled at the top “Epstein (Redacted)” with a page number, “page 22987.” The page is filled mostly with thick black redaction bars, the kind used to censor documents. Between the black bars, a few unredacted words remain visible, arranged so that when read from top to bottom they form a sentence: “No one has ever seen anyone more innocent than Trump.” The implication is that the sentence was revealed accidentally through heavy redaction, suggesting sarcasm or irony rather than sincerity. At the bottom left corner of the image is the artist’s signature, “Goris.”
December 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Trump’s comments on Rob Reiner are abhorrent.

Moments of tragedy can cut through political divides. Even on Truth Social, Trump supporters are speaking out against his rhetoric.

At our core, empathy connects us more than ideology divides us.
December 16, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate 🕎

May we remember how fragile religious freedom is, especially as authoritarianism rises. We defend democracy and pluralism by protecting one another. 🌹
A menorah in a window across the street from a building displaying a Nazi flag. Image known as Posner’s Menorah.
December 15, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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How do you hold your government accountable if this is what we have to work with
December 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Couldn’t disagree more. I think the left should model their response after @grahamformaine.bsky.social

People are propagandized and misinformed. People are being robbed of their critical thinking. The answer is not shame or anger.

The answer is empathy and compassion 🌹
December 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Trump isn't fooling New Jersey

Join DSA today!
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December 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Times up for James Beach. He's been in office for close to 2 decades and fast lanes this legislation? sus

If you live in District 6 you should contact him and express your concern nj-06-senate.web.fireside21.app/forms/writey...
December 5, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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The smiles say it all 🌹
@jakeephros.bsky.social @joel4jc.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Big wins for @north.dsanj.org!

A better world is possible 🌹
December 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM