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Dani M. ❌👑 @danielleloveswords.bsky.social · 1h

Paxton VERY PUBLICLY announced his fascist “undercover operation.”

That means we know to be on the lookout for undercover provocateurs at No Kings rallies and anywhere pro-democracy folks gather, in person and online.

Don’t let anyone, even for a “good cause,” talk you into anything illegal.

Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Undercover Operations to Infiltrate and Uproot
Leftist Terror Cells in Texas After Increased Political Violence
AUSTIN - In response to the political assassination of national hero Charlie Kirk and the disturbing rise of leftist violence across the country, Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched undercover investigations into various groups affiliated with left-wing political violence known to be operating in Texas.
"Leftist political terrorism is a clear and present danger. Corrupted ideologies like transgenderism and Antifa are a cancer on our culture and have unleashed their deranged and drugged-up foot soldiers on the American people," said Attorney General Paxton. "The martyrdom of Charlie Kirk marks a turning point in America.
There can be no compromise with those who want us dead. To that end, I have directed my office to continue its efforts to identify, investigate, and infiltrate these leftist terror cells. To those demented souls who seek to kill, steal, and destroy our country, know this: you cannot hide, you cannot escape, and justice is coming."
The radical Left has incubated an environment where political violence is not only justified but celebrated and praised. In July, nearly two dozen armed leftists connected to various Texas-based Antifa-like groups ambushed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (*ICE") facility in Alvarado, Texas. On September 10, 2025, a leftist assassin connected to the radical transgender movement murdered Charlie Kirk because of Kirk's bold support for truth, love of country, and unshakable faith. Two weeks later, another deranged leftist opened fire at an ICE facility in Dallas.
President Donald Trump has officially designated Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and instructed his administration to "utilize all applicable authorities to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle any and all illegal operations — especially those involving terrorist actions — conducted by Antifa." Buil…

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 55m

Trump is trying to rule like a king. Sending masked agents into our cities. Targeting immigrant families. Terrorizing our communities.

But this country does not belong to kings or dictators. It belongs to us.

On October 18, we rise to say #NoKings !

Find an event:
social.demcast.com/s/387LSdUF

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Fight For A Union @fightforaunion.bsky.social · 2h

WATCH EVERY MINUTE OF THIS!

Bourdain is ON POINT.

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DemCast USA @demcast.com · 2h

Across the country, hospitals are vanishing and doctors and paramedics tell ABC News they’ve already seen conditions worsen in irreversible ways — even deaths — because of shuttered hospitals in rural areas. #TrumpShutUSDown

abcnews.go.com/US/loss-life...

'It can be a loss of life': First responders detail the deadly cost of rural hospital closures

Across the country, hospitals are vanishing, and a new wave of Medicaid cuts could accelerate the collapse.

abcnews.go.com

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 4h

"Johnson: Not swearing in Democrat has ‘nothing to do’ with Epstein files", (and then he promptly burst into flames, from all the ridiculous lying. 🙄🙄)

Johnson: Not swearing in Democrat has ‘nothing to do’ with Epstein files

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said his delay in swearing in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (Ariz.) is not related to her looming signature on a petition to force a House vote compelling rele…

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 4h

Gov. Pritzker told Trump what we need to hear: “If you come for my people, you come through me.”

Follow Illinois: protect communities, refuse authoritarian stunts, and stand between Washington’s overreach and our people.

Governors: take note — courage > cowardice.

@atrupar.com

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 4h

MAGA is stealing congressional seats in Texas & other GOP states.

That’s why Californians are rallying behind Prop 50, to counter Trump’s cheating — and give Americans a fighting chance for fair representation in Congress.

Ballots are out! Vote YES & return ASAP, latest by Nov 4.
#YesOnProp50

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Peggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 4h

Social media giants are preying on kids—fueling an unprecedented mental health crisis. As governor,Mikie Sherrill will take on Big Tech billionaires, crack down on toxic algorithms, and put NJ kids’ safety ahead of corporate profits.
#VoteNJ

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 4h

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The Oregon GOP just got caught using fake protest photos to make Portland look like it’s on fire. Their post about Trump sending National Guard troops featured stock and foreign images, not Oregon, not even America.

Manufactured chaos, wrapped in a lie to rile their base.

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 5h

The Evil Clown Posse must be distributing different versions of their "How we're going to screw ppl over with #TrumpsShutdown" memo to its members.

Thune and Johnson show an example of the effect:

(more examples of their dysfunction within)

Thune Punches GOP in the Johnson

Senate leader punched way down to smack down the speaker as Republicans furloughed their unity

open.substack.com

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Brian Cardone @cardonebrian.bsky.social · 6h

Rep Swalwell (D-CA) tells Simon Rosenberg that Democrats are united and making sure the American people know that #TrumpShutUSDown All so he and MAGA Republicans can rob us of our healthcare to give tax cuts to billionaires. Republicans don’t give a shit about working families.

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𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭 🩷 @jastuart68.bsky.social · 6h

Spot ON! 👏🏻👏🏼

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 6h

Protect the vote. Go to the site (www.regulations.gov/document/EAC...), comment by Oct 20th 11:59PM EDT.

Regulations.gov

www.regulations.gov

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 6h

The ability to vote is under attack; First w the SAVE Act, then w Felon's EO BS, & now they're trying via the EAC.

"The EAC is accepting public comments on this issue. Anti-voter advocates have flooded their website with one-sided & misleading comments. We can fight back with comments of our own."

A Thing You Can Do Right Now To Help Protect The Right To Vote

The U.S.

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 7h

ATTENTION FLORIDIANS ‼️

If you got a new ID on or after July 31, 2024—you need to update your voter registration with your new ID number ASAP!

📢 www.wctv.tv/2025/10/03/n...

#DCFL

New driver’s licenses could cause voting problems in Florida, unless you update your registration

Since July 2024, Floridians renewing or replacing their driver licenses have been issued new, randomized ID numbers.

www.wctv.tv

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KSlatteryResist @kslatteryresist.bsky.social · 8h

Nearly 60% of Americans don’t want troops deployed to our cities without the presence of external threats. Trump’s ICE and military actions in several USA cities are NOT popular #Voices4Victory #ProudBlue

www.reuters.com/world/us/mos...

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DrH @drhaup.bsky.social · 8h

Healthcare news that that we can use to benefit our health and that of our loved ones.
open.substack.com/pub/yourloca...

The shutdown's impact on health, RSV is stirring, Covid-19 vaccines finally given green light, deadly pasta outbreak, and lots of good news!

The Dose (October 6)

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KSlatteryResist @kslatteryresist.bsky.social · 8h

Seattle Mayor signs 2 executive orders today to safeguard local control over law enforcement resources and protect immigrant communities from masked and unidentified Federal agents #DefundICE #Voices4Victory #ProudBlue

komonews.com/news/local/s...

Seattle mayor to sign orders to counter federal troop deployment, ICE actions

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is set to sign two executive orders Wednesday morning in response to President Trump's federal immigration policies.

komonews.com

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 9h

Chris Murphy, the ranking member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, served a brutally honest #CupOfJoe to Cosplay Barbie, aka, Kristi Noem at a hearing on the administration’s fiscal 2026 budget. 💥

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 10h

#MorningVibe

Neon skies flicker, truth on trial,
Dreams walk the ruins, mile by mile.
Yet hearts still hum beneath the gray—
Hope rebels, refusing to decay.
Even in ash, we bloom, we stay.

Even in ash, we bloom. #Resist

Picture of a flower growing in rubble with the word: resist

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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 21h

The Nobel Prizes, 5 of 6 having so far gone to US based scientists, are a reminder of why we must stand up for science against this horrid administration. Here are some great Scientist Activists to follow.

go.bsky.app/14W5Rdk

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 1d

🏦 Jack Ciattarelli wants to gut public programs while protecting Wall Street profits. He’s not here for you—he’s here for the donors who bankroll his campaign. Register to vote by Oct 14th! #VoteNJ

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Bock Sam @bocksam.bsky.social · 22h

Those who claim to be Christian seem to be facing a cross roads. You cannot believe that Jesus Christ himself would be on the side of the masked thugs of ICE.

Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 23h

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Fight For A Union @fightforaunion.bsky.social · 1d

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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Rae Wall @raewallco.bsky.social · 1d

So proud to be part of this!!

Colorado becomes the first state to set a UPL on prescription medication.

We are fighting to cut the cost of health care for EVERYONE! #ProtectOurCare #DemCast

Governor Jared Polis @colorado.gov · 1d

No one should have to choose between basic needs and life-saving medicine. Colorado just became the first state to cap the cost of a critical drug—an important step toward affordable prescriptions for all.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis speaking among the Colorado’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board in the Capitol Rotunda during a presser.

Colorado’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera in the Capitol Rotunda during a presser.

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