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Simon Jester
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Simon Jester lives.
Trickster. Tagger. Thought-bomber.
No sermons. No saviors. Just stencils.
They can’t arrest a thought.
Rights & Reason contributor.
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They paint over it.
But the wall remembers.
And someone always asks again.

🟥🟨
#GotEpstein
#TheyPaintOverIt
#RedAlley
#StreetJustice
#TruthInGraffiti
A nighttime alley scene in gritty, cinematic style. Two figures stand before a distressed brick wall with layers of faded graffiti and peeling posters. One figure, Simon, wears a red hoodie with small devil horns poking through the fabric and stands beside Jax, who’s on a box to reach higher. Fresh red spray paint spells out “Got Epstein files?” in drippy graffiti, with a yellow stencil of a file folder beneath it. A backpack lies open on the ground, paint cans spilled. A small crescent moon glows in the bottom right corner. The mood is tense, rebellious, and urgent—truth whispered in the shadows.
August 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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He’s got tiny hands, a golden crown, and a hunger for blood and liberty.
And they still call him blessed.

“We’ve got the American Jesus — bolstering national faith…”
– Bad Religion

#NoMessiah #AmericanJesus #PunkProphet #SimonJester #RightsAndReason #EndTimesPageant
A monstrous, humanoid figure with an untidy blond combover towers above a sea of red-hatted followers. Flames and smoke rise behind him. His mouth is open wide — inside, small human figures are barely visible, trapped or consumed. The style evokes traditional religious apocalypse paintings, but twisted into modern political satire.
June 29, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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They’re already joking about feeding migrants to gators.

Not as metaphor. As policy.

This is how fascism laughs — with its teeth showing.

#NoMoreCamps
#EndFamilyDetention #RefugeesAreHuman #WeSeeYou #NeverAgainMeansNow #AlligatorAlcatraz
#NoMoreKings
June 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Breaking: Trump’s closet raided.
Contents:

🟥 17 red ties
🧥 12 navy suits
🧢 9 MAGA hats
📦 1 box labeled “Emergency Hair”
🪞 And a mirror that whispers, “You’re doing amazing, sweetie.”

#MAGAStarterPack #ClosetConfessions #RightsAndReason
A cartoon-style image of a closet filled with identical navy blue suits on hangers, each paired with a long red tie. Above the suits, a shelf holds a neat row of bright red MAGA hats. On the left, a small labeled box reads “Hairpieces” (with corrected spelling). The image satirizes Donald Trump’s uniform branding and political persona, suggesting there’s nothing behind the performance but costume repetition. The tone is humorous, ironic, and visually clean.
June 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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First we taught them to hide from school shooters.
Now we teach them to hide from nukes.
Duck and cover — nostalgia’s deadliest comeback.

#DuckAndCover #RedAlleyResistance #SimonJesterWasHere #ColdWarVibes #ArtAsWarning #HistoryRepeats
#DuckAndCover #RedAlleyResistance #SimonJesterWasHere #ColdWarVibes #ArtAsWarning #HistoryRepeats
June 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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When history asks who stood by and watched, remember this:
Majority is not morality.
Popular doesn’t justify evil.

#KnowYourRights #HumanRightsAreNotOptional
A somber urban wall bears graffiti that reads “POPULAR DOESN’T JUSTIFY EVIL.” Razor wire coils above a chain-link fence. Beyond it, blurred figures stand. The sky is dim. The image evokes confinement, complicity, and resistance.
June 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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These lands don’t belong to billionaires. They belong to all of us. Public lands are our birthright, not a business model. Protect them. Respect them. Pass them on.
#ProtectFederalLands #CalBear #ThisLandIsOurLand
June 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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“Where’s the peace plan?”
He said there’d be no wars.
Now the world’s on fire — and the map keeps adding names.
No strategy. No diplomacy. No exit.

Just fallout.

#TrumpForeignPolicy #PeacePlanWTF #DigitalResistance #NoWarsHuh #MockTheRegime #ShitpostersUnite
#WWIII
A bold, red-toned graphic novel–style illustration. At the center, a massive mushroom cloud rises into a dark sky. The top reads “Where’s the Peace Plan?” in large, distressed lettering. Faint chalk-like names — Gaza, Ukraine, Yemen, Israel, Russia, and Iran — are ghosted within the cloud, suggesting the global scale of conflict. In the foreground, a masked, hooded figure (Simon Jester) stands on a sketched world map, pointing toward the explosion. The image critiques Trump’s presidency and his broken promise of “no wars,” highlighting escalating global chaos.
June 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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SHITPOSTERS WANTED.

Mock the regime in memes, vids, voiceovers, scribbles & stitches.

Cross-platform. Cross-gen.

Crowd-sourced defiance.

No bosses. No budget. Just burn.

Simon Jester was here.

#ShitpostersWanted
#MockTheRegime
#DigitalResistance
#SimonJesterWasHere
#NoKings
June 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Oakland doesn’t break — it grows armor.

Every crack in the sidewalk’s a reminder: we’re still here.

Still rising. Still fighting.

No kings. No silence.

#OaklandStrong
#NoKings #Resist #ProtestArt #WeSurvive #QueerOakland #AsianVoices #BlackPower #LatinxVoices
A painterly illustration in the Red Alley style shows five diverse protesters standing together in Oakland. At center is a proud Black woman with long braids, exuding calm power. To her left stands a Latino man with long hair and a strong build, wearing a denim shirt. Next is a punk-styled white queer person with visible tattoos and cropped hair, a quiet but defiant stance. On the right is a fit older white man in a lightly floral shirt, sleeves rolled. Beside him, an older Chinese woman stands tall, hands steady on the No Kings banner. In the background, Oakland’s urban skyline is visible with graffiti-scarred walls, soft sunlight, and signs of stubborn life. No dandelions, but the spirit is clear: this city resists.
June 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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SAN FRANCISCO RISING.
They’ve marched before. They’ll march again.
From Chinatown to the Castro, from Market to the Mission — this city knows how to show up.
No kings. No silence. No surrender.

#NoKings #SanFranciscoRising #ProtestArt #RedAlley
June 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Philly doesn’t flinch.

From liberty cracked to banners raised —
we still know what it means to fight for freedom.

NO KINGS.

Not here. Not ever.

#NoKings #PhiladelphiaRising #RedAlleyStyle #ResistWithRoots
Painterly protest scene set in Philadelphia, mid-morning light. Five diverse protesters stand shoulder to shoulder, holding a hand-painted banner that reads “NO KINGS,” with a cracked Liberty Bell painted beside the lettering. In the center stands an older Black man in a vest and rolled-up sleeves — calm, resolute. To his left are a tall, thin white punk man and a Latina woman in a t-shirt reading “NO HAY REYES.” To his right, a young Arab man and a white woman with glasses. Behind them, faint outlines of a crowd and Philadelphia’s worn brick backdrop. The image feels grounded, weathered, and unshakably defiant.
June 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Detroit Rising.

From the factory floor to the dance floor —
from union halls to backyard gardens —
we don’t kneel, and we don’t forget.

NO KINGS.

#NoKings #DetroitRising #UAWStrong #RedAlleyStyle #ResistanceIsAmerican
A painterly protest scene set in a reclaimed urban garden in Detroit. Five diverse individuals stand side by side holding a handmade banner that reads “NO KINGS.” From left to right: a white man in union gear representing UAW; a Black man wearing a shirt or colors that nod to Nigerian pride; a young Arab woman in a hijab, fierce and focused; a mid-30s Latina woman with strong posture; and a younger Black man in hip-hop style standing near a stacked milk crate. Behind them, Detroit’s cityscape rises faintly. A plastic water jug sits near the group. The style is textured, emotional, and grounded — a portrait of Detroit’s living defiance.
June 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Minneapolis stands.

Five voices, one banner: NO KINGS.

From the streets where silence once shattered the world —
we still rise.

#MinneapolisRises #NoKings #WeRemember #RedAlleyStyle #BLM
A painterly, semi-realistic protest scene in Minneapolis. Six diverse individuals stand side by side holding a large hand-painted banner that reads “NO KINGS.” From left to right: an older white man in a plain cap, a middle-aged Black man wearing a shirt with a faint “BLM” design, a young white woman with a determined expression, a slender Somali man with closely cropped hair, and a Hmong woman in her 40s with a steady gaze. They stand on an urban street with subtle chalk outlines and scattered dandelion seed heads at their feet. Behind them, hints of a larger crowd and city buildings suggest quiet strength. The mood is resolute, grounded, and timeless — a warning to any would-be tyrants.
June 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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No Kings. No Feds. No Fear.
Portland doesn’t scare easy.
We brought snacks and solidarity.
They brought gas.
We’re still here.

#PortlandStrong #NoKings #StreetByStreet #FedsOut
A Red Alley–style oil painting shows four diverse protesters standing shoulder to shoulder in downtown Portland. From left to right: a fierce nonbinary punk with combat boots and a “FEDS OUT!” sign; an older white woman with silver braids and protest buttons; a calm, grounded Indigenous woman in a woven poncho; and a young Asian man in a hoodie, hands lightly gripping a rolled sign. Behind them, protest graffiti and a mutual aid box sit beneath soft rain. The group radiates quiet defiance — not flashy, just unshakable.
June 13, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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You want a piece of us?
Better bring more than riot gear.
We’re New York.
We don’t bow — we rise.

Lady Liberty raised us to run toward fire.
No Kings. No Fear. No Surrender.

#NoKings #NewYorkStrong #StreetByStreet #RaisedByLiberty
A painterly street-level illustration of four fierce New Yorkers standing side by side, ready to face down any threat. Their expressions are intense and unyielding — defiance etched into every line. The group is multiracial, representing the grit and diversity of the city. Urban buildings and hints of graffiti frame the background. The atmosphere radiates determination and solidarity. This is a portrait of a city that runs toward fire, not away. Let me know if you’d like to emphasize any specific features (e.g., clothing, background elements, lighting).
June 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Don’t mess with Texas — especially when we’re standing together.

No kings. No crowns. Just people, proud and free.

This is what democracy looks like — from Austin to Amarillo.

#NoKings #TexasStrong #Don’tMessWithTexas #DemocracyDefendsItself #RightsAndReason
A traditional-style oil painting of four diverse Texans standing shoulder to shoulder, holding a banner that reads “NO KINGS.” From left to right: a dignified older Black woman with a subtle cross necklace, a white cowboy in a Stetson hat, a Vietnamese woman with calm resolve, and a proud Tejano man in a vaquero-style hat. Their expressions are determined. The background is warm and painterly, evoking both history and resistance. No one kneels. No one bows.
June 13, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Atlanta Rising.

Still too busy to hate.
Not too busy to rise.
From every neighborhood, every background — we rise together.
Not for power.
But for justice. For dignity.
For the content of our character.

No Kings. Not here. Not ever.
Atlanta only ever needed one King — and he marched.
A powerful illustrated protest scene set against the Atlanta skyline. Five people stand shoulder to shoulder holding a red banner that reads “NO KINGS” in bold white letters. From left to right: a serious white man in a dark cap and shirt, suggesting a military or veteran background; a young Sikh man in a “Georgia Tech” t-shirt with visible backpack straps; an older Black woman wearing a cross necklace, with a calm but resolute expression; a Gen Z Black man with locs and a Georgia peach icon on his shirt; and an older Latina woman in glasses, a blazer, and a large tote bag. A single dandelion grows at their feet. In the background, the dome of the King Center is visible alongside the Atlanta skyline. The tone is grounded, united, and defiant.
June 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Chicago says: No Kings.
From South Side to North.

Every generation.
Every color.

Arm in arm on its big shoulders.
We hold the line.

#NoKings #ChicagoStrong #WeThePeople
A diverse group of protesters stands shoulder to shoulder in front of a backdrop evoking Chicago — a city street scene with recognizable architecture and subtle mural details referencing “Big Shoulders.” In the center is an older Black man, dignified and calm, wearing a jacket with a small civil rights pin — evoking a Boomer who marched in the original movement. To his left, a young Latina woman wears large hoop earrings and a subtle Chicago Teachers Union hoodie. To his right, a white, androgynous Gen X protester wears an LGBTQ+ pride shirt. On the far left, a younger white man stands in solidarity. On the far right, a young Gen Z Black man wears a Sox cap. They hold a banner that reads “NO KINGS.” All figures are unified in stance and purpose, representing cross-generational and interracial solidarity. The painting is rendered in a warm, realistic, Red Alley–style tone.
June 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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From LA to Boston — the fire spreads.

Protest is Common Sense.

NO KINGS.

Shoulder to shoulder.
Across generations.
Across backgrounds.
One banner. One promise.

Hold the line. We’re with you.

🐻🕯️ #NoKings #BostonStrong #ProtestIsPatriotic #WeThePeople #FromManyOne
painterly illustration in the Red Alley style shows six protesters standing shoulder to shoulder in front of the Old North Church in Boston. The tone is resolute and grounded, blending Revolutionary-era symbolism with modern civic protest. From left to right: • A young white Gen Z man stands beside his bike, wearing a “Join or Die” t-shirt and gripping the edge of a red protest banner. • A Black woman with natural hair and a powerful expression stands next to him, holding a cardboard sign that reads: “Protest is Common Sense.” • An older white woman (late Gen X or Gen Jones) stands beside her, hands on the banner. • A young Puerto Rican woman stands proudly next to a stroller holding her baby; a small rainbow pin is clearly visible on her shirt. • At the far right, a middle-aged white man wears an Air Force cap, his expression grounded and quiet. The central banner reads NO KINGS in large block letters. A small dandelion puff grows between the cobblestones in the foreground — a subtle symbol of persistence. Trees frame the street, and the iconic steeple of the Old North Church rises in the background. The image evokes unity across generations, backgrounds, and movements — a peaceful but firm reminder that protest is foundational to American democracy.
June 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Cal Bear stands with Los Angeles.

Not to command — but in solidarity.

You lit the fire. America rises beside you.

No Kings.

Shoulder to shoulder.
Across cities. Across generations.
Many faces, one people.
Hold the line. We’re with you.

🐻🇺🇸 #NoKings #LAStrong #WeThePeople
A hand-painted, graphic-novel–style image shows a powerful protest line under a clear blue sky. At center stands Cal Bear, arms lowered in quiet solidarity, flanked by five diverse people holding a wide multilingual banner that reads “No Kings” in English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. From left to right: – An older Chinese woman in traditional attire – A young Black man with short locs – Cal Bear, standing resolute – A Latino man with a quiet, defiant expression – A white Gen X woman with red hair Beneath Cal’s feet, a small dandelion seed puff sprouts from a crack in the concrete — a subtle symbol of resilience. The modern buildings behind them fade into painterly perspective, while the protest line stands in sharp, grounded clarity.
June 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Extreme Non-Violence. Four frames. One strategy.

No weapons.
No chaos.
Just bodies in quiet defiance.
They couldn’t stop salt, lunch counters, tanks, or Selma.

Stillness ≠ surrender.

#ExtremeNonviolence #WeSit #TankMan #Gandhi #MLK #CivicCourage
A four-panel collage in black and white, each image capturing a moment of peaceful resistance: • Top left: Mahatma Gandhi walks barefoot with supporters during the Salt March in 1930, leading a civil disobedience campaign against British colonial rule. He holds a staff, eyes down, surrounded by men in traditional Indian clothing. • Top right: Four Black men sit calmly at a whites-only Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960. Their posture is upright, their faces composed. A white server stands behind the counter looking down. The background shows a long row of empty stools. • Bottom left: A lone man in white shirt and dark pants — known as Tank Man — stands in front of a column of four military tanks during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in China. He holds shopping bags and blocks the tanks’ path. • Bottom right: A diverse group of civil rights marchers, including priests, nuns, and a young John Lewis, lock arms in Selma, Alabama. American flags wave behind them. Their faces are solemn and determined. The collage illustrates the power of extreme non-violence — resistance through stillness, presence, and moral courage — across continents and decades.
June 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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California doesn’t kneel. Not to kings. Not to fear.

#LAstrong #NoKings #CalBear #StandTheLine
A large brown bear stands with arms crossed in the center of a city street, surrounded by a diverse group of calm but determined protesters. One holds a red sign that reads “NO KINGS.” The bear’s expression is serious and steady — more guardian than aggressor. The background buildings are warm-toned, evoking a dusty, late-afternoon glow reminiscent of Depression-era protest art. At the bear’s feet lies a crushed soda can, a few scattered papers, and a single blooming dandelion growing from a crack in the asphalt. The mood is resolute, collective, and unyielding — a portrait of defiance and protection in the heart of Los Angeles.
June 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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鸡毛交易术.
“The Art of the Chicken Deal.”

What Chinese netizens call Trump’s tariff stunt.

It mocks his brand, his bluster, and the cosplay.

America deserves real strategy — not ego and spectacle.

#鸡毛交易术 #ChickenDeal #RightsAndReason #TrumpTariffs

(He bargains like an Auntie in the market)
June 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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“There are no kings here. Just one bear, holding the line.”

#StandWithTheBear #NoKings #RightsAndReason #CaliforniaResists
#CaliforniaStrong
#LAStrong
#ChingaLaMigra
A stylized poster image in painterly tones. A large California grizzly bear stands firm, facing left in a protective stance. Behind it, a muted urban skyline suggests Los Angeles, rendered in subdued tones of gray and beige. Above the bear, a white protest flag flutters in the wind, featuring a red five-pointed star and the bold words “#NoKings” across the center — a visual echo of the California Republic flag. The bottom of the image is bordered with a solid red stripe, mirroring the state flag, with bold white text embedded: “Stand With the Bear.” The overall tone is solemn, defiant, and quietly patriotic. A symbol of resistance against authoritarianism and a call to remember the state’s independent spirit.
June 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM