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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · 9d

What the Public Memory of Charlie Kirk Revealed www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/m...

Excellent piece that goes deeper than most on the perils of this moment when bigotry is being normalized.

What the Public Memory of Charlie Kirk Revealed

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · 21d

Dems need to embrace true patriotism in the form of the founding documents of US democracy and call out how they are being shredded - even the Pledge of Allegiance seems radical right now - “with liberty and justice for all.” #democrats #patriot #freedomofspeech

reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · 21d

I can’t say I have heard an actual Charlie Kirk speech or debate but one thing is clear- he embraced freedom of speech and healthy debate. Those talking about punishing anyone who criticizes him are traitors to the first amendment, a bedrock of our freedom. Censorship is the opposite of patriotism.

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · 24d

www.berkeleyside.org/2025/09/12/i...

Updated: Protesters demand release of former Berkeley worker, 73, detained by ICE

Contra Costa Indivisible is rallying in El Sobrante at 5 p.m. today to call for the release of Harjit Kaur, who has been held since Monday.

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Sep 6

Awesome to see- we were there in spirit in Oakland CA #freeDC

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · Sep 6

People from all over are showing up for DC. This is not a moment. It’s a movement. We are united in our demands. We are all DC! #FreeDC

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Sep 5

This protest will be a source of inspiration for tomorrow - similar signs will be provided and feel free to dress in somber black fb.watch/BV_JykONen/?...

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Sep 4

If you live in the Bay Area, but stand in allegiance with DC’s protest against the national guard policing their city, and all the other violations of law and decency, join us, Saturday, 9/6
Where: Oakland city hall, 12th street BART
When: Saturday at 11. #freeDC #indivisible #nokings #50501protest

We Are All DC: A National March — Free DC

DC communities are joyful, powerful — and we're under attack. Armed National Guard soldiers are carrying guns through our neighborhoods. ICE and FBI agents are profiling, harassing, and violently arr...

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Sep 4

If you live in the Bay Area, but are ready to stand in allegiance with DC’s protest this Saturday, 9/6, come out and let’s be visible freedcproject.org/event-list/w...
Oakland city hall, 12th street BART on Saturday at 11. #freeDC

We Are All DC: A National March — Free DC

DC communities are joyful, powerful — and we're under attack. Armed National Guard soldiers are carrying guns through our neighborhoods. ICE and FBI agents are profiling, harassing, and violently arr...

freedcproject.org

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Sep 4

If you live in the Bay Area, but are ready to stand in allegiance with DC’s protest this Saturday, 9/6, come out and let’s be visible freedcproject.org/event-list/w...
Oakland city hall, 12th street BART on Saturday at 11. #freeDC

We Are All DC: A National March — Free DC

DC communities are joyful, powerful — and we're under attack. Armed National Guard soldiers are carrying guns through our neighborhoods. ICE and FBI agents are profiling, harassing, and violently arr...

freedcproject.org

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Sep 4

If you live in the Bay Area, but are ready to stand in allegiance with DC, come to Oakland city hall, 12th street BART on Saturday at 11. #freeDC

reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thanks for reminding me to check indivisible! Working that angle..

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · Aug 27

Though it may not always seem this way—given the Trump regime’s daily desecration of the Constitution—the rule of law still reigns supreme.

The dismantling of this concentration camp is a win for democracy, for the environment, and for all communities cruelly and unjustly targeted by this regime.

Top Florida official says 'Alligator Alcatraz' will likely be empty within days, email shows

A top Florida official says the controversial state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades will likely be empty in a matter of days, even as Republican Gov.

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Aug 28

Also- while I see there are national protests planned on 9/1, it’s Labor Day and many who might want to show up have long weekend plans! Sounds ridiculous given what’s happening but people still need fun & turnout likely will be higher Sat. 9/6. And we should be organizing weekly protests anyway.

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Aug 28

My Bluesky handle now says “invalid handle” is that what others see?

reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Aug 28

It’s great to see this DC protest taking shape but like the No Kings protest, we need folks in every city and town to stand up for democracy. Can the #50501movement help seed and encourage marches everywhere so every American upset about what’s happening has a forum to show solidarity with DC?

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Aug 27

Ordinarily, this would be a national scandal. Today it’s just another shameful headline embodying the erosion of the rule of law in the US. FEMA Suspends Staff Who Signed a Letter Criticizing Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/c...

FEMA Suspends Staff Who Signed a Letter Criticizing Trump

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Aug 23

Wow- it’s crazy that so many people are already codependent on ChatGPT that efforts to reduce its “sycophancy” were met with protest and not surprisingly OpenAI caved and gave consumers what they want. I am fascinated and scared by what’s to come. #chatGPT

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/b...

The Day ChatGPT Went Cold

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Aug 22

Breaking News: A federal judge ordered that “Alligator Alcatraz,” a Florida immigration detention center, be shut down, at least temporarily, within 60 days.

Judge Orders ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center in Florida to Shut Down for Now

A judge ruled that the state and federal governments acted illegally by not conducting an environmental review before building the center in the Florida Everglades.

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Aug 22

Such a good conversation and I’m only about 10 minutes in. Key theme- the internet/social media (not just Trump) has broken our national story- a fundamental ingredient of a healthy democracy. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

Have Our Screens Made Us Too Distracted For Democracy?

Podcast Episode · Offline with Jon Favreau · 08/21/2025 · 58m

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Aug 13

What??? I had no idea. Thank you Dear New Yorker for reliably inspiring me with unexpected discoveries like this!

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Jul 18

Link to main NPR page www.npr.org/donations/su...

Donate : NPR

Power independent journalism in your community. Donate to your NPR station.

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Jul 18

And while you’re at it donate to PBS too www.pbs.org

PBS: Public Broadcasting Service

Watch full episodes of your favorite PBS dramas, find in-depth news analysis and explore documentaries on history, science, art and more!

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Jul 18

#useSALT4good or someone come up with a better hashtag 😁

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reblong.bsky.social @reblong.bsky.social · Jul 18

Calling all California and New York homeowners who appreciate NPR and are mad and worried about the $1.1B cut Congress just made! Don’t just sit there feeling powerless: instead donate some of that tax windfall you may be getting and didn’t ask for - the SALT.
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