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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 2h

I saved a person from suicide once by writing constantly about their value. Another time I demanded another individual get screened for cancer, which saved their life; they were very afraid of the outcome, I would not stop, and the cancer was caught in time. The people, the lives, are so valuable.

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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 2h

A Senate hearing is in order to identify the 'girl friend', which would, of course, unravel the entire meandering storyline that makes no sense, further exposing the lies, propaganda, and foolishness of the whole scenario of trying to turn an idea inside out into a fear bomb.

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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 2h

Swaying easily frightened people with propaganda is a part of the agenda to ban books in schools, libraries, and curriculum, but it only takes a small group of good folks to drown them out, which I mention as an example. Mothers For (fill in the blank) or People For Critical Thinking, Now!

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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 6h

Thank you for your kind words; witnessing the opposite right now of what you know and learned / what I know and learned creates a staunch resolve of iron clad respect for those who gave their lives for our democracy, our freedoms, and for our 'pursuit of happiness', however it is defined.

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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 6h

Each time I think of the torture my father sustained serving contrasted with what is happening now, I think of his dignity, his honor, his integrity - I can never be the hero my father was, but I can tell you he did not live his life in vain. The Constitution was hung proudly on his office wall.

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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 6h

About a half hour ago I looked out the window and saw these in formation flying over The Palace of Fine Arts, The Presidio and The Marina District, so tightly that I thought at first they were a contingent of Canadian geese.

Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 7h

Introducing Audrey Denney, a Democrat, running in California's first District for Congress, another woman with drive, integrity, and character, deserving of our support now, and through 2026:

Audrey Denney @audreyforcongress.bsky.social · 2d

I’m Audrey Denney, and I’m running for Congress in California’s First District: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScGY...

I believe in the power and resilience of the North State. When things get hard, we show up for each other. Now, we’ll show up together: www.AudreyforCongress.com. #AudreyforCongress

Audrey Denney for Congress - 2026 Campaign Announcement

YouTube video by Audrey Denney for Congress

www.youtube.com

Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 9h

Thank you for the photograph of the books you carefully describe and critique, beginning with Gene Sharp's contributions, an excellent place to begin. Education is not 'intellectual'; being educated allows critical thinking, which in turn supports an informed, sensitive citizenship.

Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 1d

Hearing those words in real time was revoltingly hilarious; the high-pitched, whining voice is idiotic and stupid, so unprofessional, delusional.

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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 3d

This is nearly painterly: the 'orange' structure at the right completes your splendid composition.

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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 3d

Unless you have received death threats, unless seething ugly soulless ignorant gun carrying Confederate flag waving giant pickup truck welding individuals have hurled their sickening spit in your face more than once in places where there is no law or justice you may not realize the level of abuse.

Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 3d

Two noted professors discuss their fascinating new book about the history of fascism which they worked on together for several years. Their podcast interview is published in audio and script version, here. Reading their book is not a decision, it is an absolute must for deeper understanding.

Bucks County Beacon @buckscountybeacon.com · 4d

ICYMI: The History of Fascism and Anti-Fascism in America, with Bill Mullen and Christopher Vials | The authors of "The U.S. Anti-Fascism Reader" join @cmychalejko.bsky.social to talk about their book, the rich history of anti-fascism organizing in the US & the Trump Admin's "aspirational fascism."

INTERVIEW: The History of Fascism and Anti-Fascism in America, with Bill Mullen and Christopher Vials - Bucks County Beacon

The authors of "The U.S. Anti-Fascism Reader" join The Signal to talk about their book, the rich history of anti-fascism organizing in the U.S., and the Trump Administration's "aspirational fascism."

buckscountybeacon.com

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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 4d

Released in 1967 Good Vibrations revolutionized sound / music / lyrics, setting a high standard during an exciting year in American / European / world recorded and performed music; we love you Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson.

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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 4d

“They dragged Greta by her hair before our eyes, beat her, & forced her to kiss the Israeli flag. They did everything imaginable to her, as a warning to others,” the Turkish activist ErsinÇelik, a participant in the Sumud flotilla, told Anadolu news agency.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags

Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water

www.theguardian.com

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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 4d

Tomorrow, October 4th, in Portland, OR, all community members are invited to participate in Veterans Stand Against War on American Soil:

Indivisible Oregon @indivisible-oregon.bsky.social · 5d

Portland, OR, Sunday, October 5
Veterans Stand Against War on American Soil
#OneMillionRising
#PillarMilitary
#PillarVeterans

jamiegpartridge.bsky.social @jamiegpartridge.bsky.social · 5d

DUTY TO DISOBEY: Veterans Stand Against War on American Soil
THIS Sunday, October 5, 2:00 – 3:00pm Portland City Hall, 1221 SW 4th
All community members are welcome (led by City Councilor Mitch Green)

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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 4d

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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 4d

'Blue, blue windows behind the stars
Yellow moon on the rise
Big birds flying across the sky
Throwing shadows on our eyes
Leave us

Helpless, helpless, helpless'

-'Helpless', Neil Young, 'Deja Vu', Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young, Reeves and Taylor

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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 5d

A pictorial of two realities, one positive and the second attempting to terrorize innocent citizens for no good reason. Our votes count. #TheEpsteinFiles

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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 6d

Calling all UC Berkeley students to Sproul Plaza tomorrow, October 3rd:

Purge Palantir @purgepalantir.bsky.social · 6d

Wow.

Students at UC Berkeley are protesting Palantir on campus tomorrow at 2pm.

Show up!

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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 6d

We stand with her. We may not have heritage like she does, but millions and millions of us understand her meaning. #TheEpsteinFiles

Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 6d

Shapiro spokesperson Rosie Lapowsky said that “funding critical services across the Commonwealth can only happen if State Senate Republicans stop playing politics & come back to work, find agreement with the State House, & send a budget to the Governor’s desk.”

www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10...

Taxpayers may pay for ongoing PA budget impasse

With relatively few options, PA counties eye costly loans to cover expenses as the state budget impasse continues, and taxpayers may foot the bill.

www.spotlightpa.org

Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 6d

Besides Bad Bunny's opening, maybe Lorne Michaels will see fit to bring on his heavy timeless major hitters to hit one right out of the ballpark of political satire & irreversible, instantaneous humor with Steve Martin, Fred Armisen, Kristen Wiig, Bill Murray, Kate McKinnon, Chris Rock and Tina Fey.

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Love is a Peaceful Planet @peaceful-planet.bsky.social · 6d

It is said when you die you undergo a life review in which you automatically feel the pain and suffering you consciously inflicted upon others. Someone aught to whisper in her ear.

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