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July 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM

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July 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM

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Anonymous

@youranoncentral.bsky.social

Call to action: May 1st, impeach and remove May Day protest in Washington D.C.

Camp will be setup to occupy the capitol for daily demonstrations and occupation.

linktr.ee/maydayprotest

#3E #handsoff #fiftyfiftyone #teslatakedown #opstopfascism #campmayday

Mayday: A Vision of Protest, Art, and Change < Daily Public Demonstrations
Art as Resistance
IMPEACH AND REMOVE

April 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM

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Anonymous

@youranonjd.bsky.social

🚨 Stay Prepared, Stay Empowered!

We’ve created a Citizen Guide to help you navigate extreme situations like Martial Law- not to alarm, but to inform. 🌐💡Again - not sounding an alarm, just informing.

Print it out or save it offline so you can access it anytime, even without the internet.

1. Introduction to Martial Law
What is Martial Law?
Martial law is the temporary imposition of direct military control over civil functions or the suspension of civil law. Governments may declare martial law during emergencies such as natural disasters, war, or civil unrest. However, misuse of martial law can undermine democratic rights and civil liberties.
Legal Foundations of Martial Law:
In many countries, martial law can only be declared under specific conditions and often requires approval from the legislative branch. In the United States, for example, the Posse Comitatus Act limits the use of federal military personnel in enforcing domestic policies.
Potential Misuses of Martial Law:
Throughout history, martial law has been misused to consolidate power, suppress dissent, and restrict civil freedoms. Citizens should be aware of their rights and prepared to respond to unlawful declarations of martial law.
2. Historical Examples of Martial Law
- United States (1863): President Lincoln suspended habeas corpus during the Civil War.
- Poland (1981): Martial law used to suppress political opposition, leading to mass protests.
- Philippines (1972): Marcos declared martial law, leading to human rights abuses.
- Myanmar (2021): Military coup imposed martial law, sparking international condemnation.
- South Korea (2024): President Yoon declared martial law in response to escalating tensions. [Read More](https://www.csis.org/analysis/yoon-declares-martial-law-south-
korea

3. Understanding False Flag Events
A false flag event is an act committed to appear as though it was carried out by another party, often used to justify extreme government measures.
Historical Examples:
- Reichstag Fire (1933): Used by Nazi Germany to consolidate power.
- Gulf of Tonkin Incident (1964): Led to increased U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
4. Citizen Response to Illegally Declared Martial Law
Legal Actions:
- Consult constitutional lawyers and civil rights groups.
- File lawsuits to challenge unlawful orders.
- Document human rights violations with time-stamped evidence.
Community Organization:
- Build local support networks for food, shelter, and information.
- Establish safe meeting points and alternative evacuation routes.
- Organize peaceful protests and advocacy campaigns.

5. Why Decentralized Networks Matter
In times of crisis, especially under martial law or internet blackouts, centralized communication channels may be censored, monitored, or shut down. Decentralized networks allow for peer-to-peer communication, protecting privacy and ensuring information flow even when traditional channels are compromised.
**Setting Up Now is Crucial:**
- Pre-install decentralized apps and tools.
- Familiarize yourself with offline communication methods.
- Establish local communication groups using decentralized platforms.
Recommended Platforms:
- **Briar**: An app that uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, even without internet access. [Briar Website](https://briarproject.org)
- **Mesh Networks**: Establish local networks that bypass centralized control.
- **Serval Mesh**: Designed for disaster scenarios, allowing phones to communicate without infrastructure. [Serval Project) (https://www.servalproject.org)
- **goTenna Mesh**: A popular off-grid communication tool using small devices that pair with smartphones. [goTenna Website](https://www.gotenna.com)
- **TOR & VPNs**: Mask identity and evade government firewalls.
- **The Onion Router (TOR)**: A highly secure browser that anonymizes internet activity. [TOR Project] (https://www.torproject.org)
- **ProtonVPN**: A widely trusted VPN service with a strong commitment to privacy.
[ProtonVPN](https://protonvpn.com)
- **Mastodon**: A decentralized social media platform that allows users to communicate without centralized servers. [Mastodon Website](https://mastodon.social)
- **Session**: A decentralized messaging app with end-to-end encryption. [Session
Website](https://getsession.org)

6. Emergency Actions Checklist
- Stockpile essential supplies (food, water, medicine).
- Back up important documents and store in a secure location.
- Establish encrypted communication channels with family and community.
- Know your legal rights and how to contact civil liberties organizations.
7. Resources and Contacts
Key Organizations:
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): www.aclu.org
- Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF): www.eff.org
- National Lawyers Guild: www.nlg.org
- Amnesty International: www.amnesty.org
Hotlines and Legal Assistance:
- Civil Rights Emergency Hotline: 1-800-555-1234
- Legal Aid Society: www.legalaid.org
- Freedom of the Press Hotline: 1-888-123-4567
8. Websites and Further Reading
- Freedom of the Press Foundation: www.freedom.press
- International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group: www.iclmg.ca
- Center for Constitutional Rights: www.ccrjustice.org
- Privacy International: www.privacyinternational.org

February 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM

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Oliver Markus Malloy

@malloy.rocks

February 15, 2025 at 12:43 AM

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Ezra Levin ❌👑

@ezralevin.bsky.social

National call this Sunday to strategize with Indivisible, MoveOn, WFP, and a ton of other groups. We choose to fight. www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

We Choose To Fight: Action Call · Indivisible

This Sunday night, February 2 at 8pm ET/5pm PT, you’re invited to join Indivisible, MoveOn, Working Families Party, and a coalition of other organizations for an action call. During the call, you will...

www.mobilize.us

February 1, 2025 at 1:37 AM

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Jeff Tiedrich

@jefftiedrich.bsky.social

I just renamed the space between Donald Trump's ears to the Gulf of Stupidity

January 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM

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Jeff Tiedrich

@jefftiedrich.bsky.social

imagine voting for cheaper eggs and getting a piss-drunk defense secretary instead. awesome job, America. take a victory lap

January 25, 2025 at 3:06 AM

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Blue Fox Moon

@bluefoxmoon.bsky.social

• Get a library card
• Use your library card
• Support indie booksellers
• Read banned books
• Read diverse authors
• Resist
• Repeat

#booksky #resist

January 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM