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SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · Jun 22

Proud of Pasadena and our peaceful resistance. Here's to an Anti-fascist summer. No Kings. No Wars. Peace, prosperity and justice for all.

LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · Jun 20

Federal agents thought they could stay at LA-area hotels. Communities are trying to make sure they can’t.

When feds checked into a Pasadena hotel, they didn’t expect 100s of protesters and a day laborers’ band, the tactic that kicked them out is spreading.
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Federal agents thought they could stay at LA-area hotels. Communities are trying to make sure they can’t

When federal agents checked into a Pasadena hotel, they didn't expect hundreds of protesters and a day laborers’ band — now the tactic that kicked them out is spreading across LA.

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SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 10h

It's kinda a Kitchen Table Polyamory situation.

SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 10h

Weirdly, I'm the girlfriend of the girlfriend of the founder of antifa.

James Hell Brooks @kleinman.bsky.social · 11h

Everyone on this fucking website is the girlfriend of the founder of antifa

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SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 10h

Portland wizard frog is reminding us that we can make them look like the keystone cops. They are dangerous because they are scared, incompetent and paid to start a riot, but they are also scared, incompetent and ridiculous.
May we all channel our inner and outer Portland wizard frog.

Danny K @dannykpolitics.bsky.social · 3d

WATCH: ‘Portland Frog’ pepper balled by ICE agents

SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 10h

Amazing shot!

SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 15h

I am not good at fighting the power. I'm a put my head down, do the work and keep moving. So when I fight the power these days I mess up & go "oh thank you" instead of "I need your name, number & proof what you just said is true." After I feel bit stupid. But I'll get better. Practice, as they say

a woman wearing headphones is sitting in front of a computer and says `` we 're gonna get better at this ''

ALT: a woman wearing headphones is sitting in front of a computer and says `` we 're gonna get better at this ''

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SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 18h

I wish you could have been with Melissa and I watching a Debbie Allen documentary on her Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DACA) and in conversation with students and audience about her in the arts. The talkback was incredible. Laughing, clapping and crying.

Debbie Allen, smiling in a gold sparkling coat and moderator, Julia M. Ritter, PhD, head of USC School of Dance wearing a black jacket and colorful scarf stand in front of a red curtain.

Two women walking down a sidewalk. They are smiling and beautiful. One has bobbed grey hair and black shirt with Army National Guard. And on has brown hair and glasses with a black shirt. Behind them is a sign that says University of Southern California.

Debbie Allen, smiling in a gold sparkling coat, distressed black jeans and stylish gold sparkling wedges, sits in a chair, with a microphone answering questions. She is laughing, gorgeous and filled with special light. She exudes power and creative joy. She is in front of a red curtain for a talkback at Eileen Norris Theatre at USC School of Cinematic Arts.

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Emily L. Hauser (she/her) ❌👑 @emilylhauser.bsky.social · 21h

Today is Wednesday, Oct 8
Good morning ❤️

eat
take your meds
hydrate
tell your people you love them
let them love you back

We are here. This is real. Let's build a home for each other and fight like hell.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 20h

This very very very bad. I cannot stress this enough. I said that they crossed the Rubicon with arresting Ras Baraka several months ago. This is very bad and portends more bad things for regular people.

Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 20h

The President of the United States is calling for the mayor of Chicago and governor of Illinois to be jailed.

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SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 19h

If you can’t afford to pay for ingredients, you can’t afford to bake a cake.
This is called the price of doing business. Stealing is stealing.

Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 1d

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 1d

Everything is [waves arms around]
But tonight, I got to see Debbie Allen speak! And people celebrated her, talked dance, art, community and hope. People are the answer. Also The Golden Girls. Late night listeners, Ep. 403 just dropped. 50 Fast Facts. Listen in
Spot: open.spotify.com/episode/5tt5...

Celebrating The Golden Girls: 50 Fast Facts and Their Lasting Legacy

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SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 1d

Good on Portland for keeping it weird. And reminding us that the more righteously joyous we can become, the more ridiculous they look.
Seriously, Pepper spraying the filter on a blow up floppy frog?! Who would do that? What are they afraid of? Joy? Unicorns? Frogs?

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 1d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg @theradr.bsky.social · 1d

Mourning those murdered by Hamas isn't incompatible with mourning those murdered by the Israeli state.

Demanding that the hostages return isn't incompatible with naming & demanding an end to genocide.

Naming the power imbalance & impact thereof doesn't desecrate those murdered two years ago today.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

My statement on the two year anniversary of October 7, 2023.

“Two years ago today, Hamas carried out a horrific war crime, killing more than 1,100 Israelis and kidnapping 250 more. I mourn these lives and pray for the safe return of every hostage still held and for every family whose lives were torn apart by these atrocities.

In the aftermath of that day, Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli government launched a genocidal war: adeath toll that now far exceeds 67,000; with the Israeli military bombing homes, hospitals, and schools into rubble. Every day in Gaza has become a place where grief itself has run out of language. I mourn these lives and pray for the families that have been shattered. Our government has been complicit through it all.

This must end. The occupation and apartheid must end. Peace must be pursued through diplomacy, not war crimes, and our government must act to end these atrocities and hold those responsible to account.

These last two years have demonstrated the very worst of humanity. We must answer it by modeling the very best: a relentless pursuit of our higher ideals and an unwavering commitment to universal human rights.”

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Rep. Dave Min @congressmin.bsky.social · 1d

It's been two weeks since Adelita Grijalva was elected and Mike Johnson has still refused to seat her, unlike in past cases where he swore in new members within 24 hours.

There cannot be one set of rules for Rs and another for Ds.

Also, release the damn Epstein files already.

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 1d

$41 million: The amount of money we’ve raised for indie bookstores since 2020.

$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.

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SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 1d

None of this is funny. But I was gonna joke about this vampires horror of an administration having to rest up for Halloween, then I realized what everyone is worried about for the 2026 elections - they’re gonna soft launch this year.
More than 180 elections are happening this year, most by Nov. 4.

Jamie Dupree @jamiedupree.bsky.social · 2d

The House is out for a third straight week. Will the GOP actually return for legislative business on October 14? That's TBD. It's not like there is no work to do. The House still needs to vote on 9 of 12 government funding bills for 2026.

SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 1d

Very scary. And even scarier, it’s decisions based on what he’s being shown and is told is on television.
Lies upon lies upon manipulated fascism.

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Bock Sam @bocksam.bsky.social · 2d

🧵 Lots of folks in the south know what 🍊💩 and his minions are up to. Over 2300 No Kings events on Oct 18 and here are a few from the south. None of these towns are known as Democratic bastions. Hazard Ky, Burnsville NC, Tellico Plains, Griffin GA has courageous people inspiring others to stand up!

No Thrones No Crowns No Kings Protest Hazard KY 10-18 4:00-7:00pm

No Kings Burnsville NC 10-18 12:00-3:00pm

No Kings Tellico Plains TN 10-18 10:00am-12 noon

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SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 3d

The Republican Party has destroyed themselves. Now, they're trying to destroy America - flailing around on the way down like a dying dinosaur. We are free and divine. Stand up. Speak out. Protect your friends and neighbors.

SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 3d

They're scaring the American people as well.

SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 3d

and I'm clearly no good at hashtags #ResistFascismSunday
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SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 3d

Glad he's real and he's okay. Portland wizard frog for the win!

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SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 3d

By the moons of Endor, I hope so.

Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 3d

They’re using American tax dollars to fund infrastructure in Argentina because that’s where they’re all going to flee when we kick them out of office

Ryan Grim @ryangrim.bsky.social · 7d

After announcing a $20 billion bailout of Argentina, the White House now says it's pausing $18 billion in funding for NYC infrastructure projects

Russ Vought would love nothing more than to tear this country down to its studs

SusanLambert @susanlambert.bsky.social · 3d

It's hard to tell what's real any more, but I hope this is. I still don't know what is happening, but I can't stop watching. #ResistFascimSunday

competentposter @competentposter.bsky.social · 4d

wizard frog is insane

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Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 5d

How the hell is this shutdown our fault if Republicans can’t be bothered to show up

🚨🚨The House reading clerk just read a letter from House Speaker Mike Johnson where he declares a 'District Work Period' from October 7 to October 13.

That would mean no votes until mid-month.

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