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Sabriga Turgon

@sabriga.bsky.social

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Book ghostwriter, fierce advocate for human rights, women's equality, democracy, & climate because as little AV's fav (and only 🤣) Tia, I want his world to be kind & healthy THIS is how we'll survive to fight & build again >> #StrongerBetterTogether

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Sabriga Turgon @sabriga.bsky.social · 13m

Chicago Is the Frontline in the Battle for American Freedom
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Chicago Is the Frontline in the Battle for American Freedom

Our resistance is peaceful, but it is not weak. We will not stop until Donald Trump gets his masked battle-armed thugs off our streets.

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Sabriga Turgon @sabriga.bsky.social · 15m

Why has the media become so vulnerable to Trump, and what can we do about it?
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Why has the media become so vulnerable to Trump, and what can we do about it?

Even after Disney's reversal on Jimmy Kimmel, the vulnerability remains — unless we change the rules.

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Sabriga Turgon @sabriga.bsky.social · 17m

The Collapse of Guardrails: America’s Rapid Democratic Erosion
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The Collapse of Guardrails: America’s Rapid Democratic Erosion

In September, subpoenas, indictments, and Supreme Court rulings converged to shield the presidency and target its critics, revealing a constitutional rupture.

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Sabriga Turgon @sabriga.bsky.social · 20m

Eight More Abortion Arrests in Texas
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Eight More Abortion Arrests in Texas

10.8.25

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Stevijoe Payne, philosopher @stevijoe.bsky.social · 22h

Can the governor of Illinois use the Illinois national guard to remove the Texas national guard? Or send the Illinois national guard to Texas? I mean, this is pretty new territory to me and I am lost.

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Sabriga Turgon @sabriga.bsky.social · 25m

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𝓥𝓲𝓻𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓲𝓪 𝓗𝓪𝓵𝓵 📎 @virginiahall32.bsky.social · 29m

Important read‼️ Why certain mainstream outlets insist on sanitizing Vought as a devout “small government” conservative – and what actually animates his war against pluralistic democracy.

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We need to talk about Russell Vought – But Properly

Why certain mainstream outlets insist on sanitizing Vought as a devout “small government” conservative – and what actually animates his war against pluralistic democracy

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Sabriga Turgon @sabriga.bsky.social · 28m

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 16h

Oh this is not great

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Sabriga Turgon @sabriga.bsky.social · 32m

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Sabriga Turgon @sabriga.bsky.social · 45m

excellent pic 🤪

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1h

Ninety-three farm bankruptcies in Q2 — nearly double the number from the end of 2024.

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Farm bankruptcies are soaring amid low crop prices, while Trump considers bailout of up to $14 billion | Fortune

In the second quarter, there were 93 bankruptcy filings, up from 88 in the first quarter and nearly double the 47 at the end of 2024.

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Sabriga Turgon @sabriga.bsky.social · 1h

We Are Elated by the Gaza Ceasefire News. Now, the World Must Hold Israel to Account for 2 Years of Genocide
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We Are Elated by the Gaza Ceasefire News. Now, the World Must Hold Israel to Account for 2 Years of Genocide

In an emotional essay, former Palestinian negotiator Diana Buttu reacts to the ceasefire announcement, what it means for Palestinians, and what still worries her.

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Sabriga Turgon @sabriga.bsky.social · 12h

Republicans Are Coming for Abortion Records
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Republicans Are Coming for Abortion Records

10.7.25

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Sabriga Turgon @sabriga.bsky.social · 12h

The Supreme Court’s Dark Money Man Is Trying to Make It Harder to Vote
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The Supreme Court’s Dark Money Man Is Trying to Make It Harder to Vote

Leonard Leo’s network is bankrolling the main donor behind a ballot initiative in Maine that would limit absentee voting and impose voter ID requirements.

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Sabriga Turgon @sabriga.bsky.social · 13h

Capitulating to Trump Will Not Save You. History Has Taught Us How to Fight Back
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Capitulating to Trump Will Not Save You. History Has Taught Us How to Fight Back

As institutions continue to bend the knee to authoritarianism, it will be up to everyday Americans to stand up and fight. Fortunately, the past offers a guide on how to resist.

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Sabriga Turgon @sabriga.bsky.social · 13h

The Wake-Up Call: The March to End Fascism
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The Wake-Up Call: The March to End Fascism

As we march toward fascism, let's remember how to play the game.

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Sabriga Turgon @sabriga.bsky.social · 13h

These Horrific Numbers Show the Scale of Israel's Genocide in Gaza Two Years On
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These Horrific Numbers Show the Scale of Israel's Genocide in Gaza Two Years On

The figures speak for themselves.

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Sabriga Turgon @sabriga.bsky.social · 13h

The Auntie Fascists: How a Group of Black Women Defeated Walmart, the Lost Cause and the Erasure of Black History
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