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Democratic Progressive Caucus Alachua County @acdpc.bsky.social · 3h

Good morning our fellow BlueSky warriors!

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💫⭐️N. Jules⭐️💫 @northjules.bsky.social · 5h

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...
Trump is considering a radical overhaul of the U.S. refugee system that would slash the program to its bare bones while giving preference to English speakers, white South Africans & Europeans who oppose migration, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.

Trump Considers Overhaul of Refugee System That Would Favor White People

www.nytimes.com

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Democratic Progressive Caucus Alachua County @acdpc.bsky.social · 5h

Let’s hope this works and is replicated across the country!!

SayItToMyFace🚫👑 @sayittomyface.bsky.social · 11h

Wait whaaaat. Did Montana just find the way to beat Citizens United?? Fingers crossed!!

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farrpat.bsky.social @farrpat.bsky.social · 17h

Omg. I’m sure “Someone” DID put it there

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Democratic Progressive Caucus Alachua County @acdpc.bsky.social · 5h

Assimilate into “cultural norms “. Which culture, since we are a literal “Melting Pot”. We understand that’s what they are trying to do away with. We will be out en mass this 10/18 for No Kings day to lend our voices to the millions across the country! If you’re in Gainesville FL we hope to see you

Democratic Progressive Caucus Alachua County @acdpc.bsky.social · 5h

Trump Considers Overhaul of Refugee System That Would Favor White People. What part of the fact the US is a melting pot of people don’t they seem to understand. They want us to stop calling them Nazis - we’ll stop acting like a Nazi and we will. They literally discuss only taking people who can /1

Trump Considers Overhaul of Refugee System That Would Favor White People

www.nytimes.com

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Democratic Progressive Caucus Alachua County @acdpc.bsky.social · 19h

We are sure “ someone else put it there”

SayItToMyFace🚫👑 @sayittomyface.bsky.social · 19h

If not Nazi then why Nazi shaped?

Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

www.politico.com

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farrpat.bsky.social @farrpat.bsky.social · 9d

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Democratic Progressive Caucus Alachua County @acdpc.bsky.social · 9d

We have the power! The Power of the people! It’s wrong that we even have to risk our safety to defend our country against our own government, but a free Democratic society is key to our future and we must ensure it! Find your local No Kings protest www.nokings.org

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Anti-Fascist Collective… @wtafc.bsky.social · 7d

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farrpat.bsky.social @farrpat.bsky.social · 1d

This is worth repeating

SayItToMyFace🚫👑 @sayittomyface.bsky.social · 1d

They are now saying the quiet parts out loud. We can not accept their unconstitutional and immoral behaviors. Show up at your local No Kings Day on 10/18. Bring a friend who is new to protesting! Let’s make our collective voices heard! Www.nokings.org

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Democratic Progressive Caucus Alachua County @acdpc.bsky.social · 1d

Do you have the October Calendar?

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Grumpy Old Vet @grumpy-old-vet.bsky.social · 2d

Best I can tell, she has been a good Gov. The sad part is that I think she would be better working behind the scenes in support of a younger (think longer term) candidate.

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Winnable Democratic Races @winnabledemraces.bsky.social · 2d

I should clarify...

Janet Mills will also face Jordan Wood and Tucker Favreau, in addition to Graham Platner, in the Maine Democratic Primary.

The 2026 Democratic primary in Maine is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 2d

Until Palestinian Liberation-- Read the entire statement from our National Political Committee:
www.dsausa.org/statements/u...

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Democratic Progressive Caucus Alachua County @acdpc.bsky.social · 1d

The No Kings day protests are this weekend on Saturday. This post from Homeland security on Twitter really highlights for us one more reason why we need to have a great showing! They are saying the quiet parts out loud!

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Democratic Progressive Caucus Alachua County @acdpc.bsky.social · 2d

This is not appropriate Bullies are not acceptable. Using the police to try and instill fear is fascist. Look up the definition!

Bill Cotterell: State Shouldn’t Send Cops to Bully Critics

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia ought to take a break from barnstorming across the state and arrange a mandatory conference call to remind all his division directors and bureau

www.newsserviceflorida.com

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Saikat for Congress @saikatforcongress.bsky.social · 2d

No warrant, no ID. Complete chaos and lawlessness.

So if a stranger shows up and grabs me off the bus, I’m supposed to assume it’s ICE?

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Democratic Progressive Caucus Alachua County @acdpc.bsky.social · 2d

Wishing you all the best!! I’ve listened to your speeches and you are impressive!! It’s time!

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Saikat for Congress @saikatforcongress.bsky.social · Feb 5

🧵 I’ve decided to run against Nancy Pelosi to represent San Francisco in Congress. I know some of you might be surprised that Speaker Emeritus Pelosi is running again, but she is — for her 21st term! We need new leadership in the Democratic Party.

Sign up for a Zoom call with me: www.saikat.us

Join Saikat Chakrabarti for Congress | San Francisco 2026

I'm running against Nancy Pelosi. Forty years in Congress is enough. New leaders for a new world. Join me on Zoom or in person.

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Democratic Progressive Caucus Alachua County @acdpc.bsky.social · 2d

This is wrong on every level. The Republicans don’t care about families. This makes that point very evident.

Democratic Hispanic Caucus of FL Alachua County Chapter @dhcfalachua.bsky.social · 2d

Where’s the party for children now? How is this ok under any circumstances? Taking a 13 year old child across the country away from his family?!! Anyone who thinks this is Ok is a monster. Shame them!!

Everett 13-year-old arrested by ICE and sent to Virginia detention facility - The Boston Globe

The boy’s mother, Josiele Berto, was called to pick her son up from the Everett Police Department on Thursday, the day he was arrested.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Democratic Progressive Caucus Alachua County @acdpc.bsky.social · 2d

This is the worst idea for public education. Of course our governor wants this!

Charter school operators prepare to potentially move on public school campuses under new state rule

Schools of Hope charter school operators are preparing to potentially move onto public school campuses under recently adopted state guidelines, with one charter operator stating his intent by sending ...

www.fox13news.com

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Democratic Progressive Caucus Alachua County @acdpc.bsky.social · 2d

How is this not getting more media attention. In what world do law enforcement officers threaten medical first responders? A fascist authoritarian world, that’s where.

Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver

Feds delayed medics who had come to pick up an injured protester. Then, according to confidential incident reports, the agents became aggressive.

www.wweek.com

Democratic Progressive Caucus Alachua County @acdpc.bsky.social · 2d

It it’s important that law firms, companies, news organizations, colleges and universities and other targeted organizations do not comply in advance. Kudos for doing the right thing!

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2d

Several news organizations, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, Newsmax and NPR, have announced that their journalists will not sign a new set of Pentagon restrictions affecting news gathering in the massive military complex.

Several News Outlets Reject Pentagon’s Reporting Restrictions

The Washington Post, The New York Times, Newsmax and others said their journalists would not agree to the Defense Department’s policies on news gathering ahead of a Tuesday deadline.

nyti.ms

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Democratic Progressive Caucus Alachua County @acdpc.bsky.social · 4d

This is abhorrent. Since when did we treat human beings like fascist dictator authoritarian regimes. Oh. Since we became one.

Democratic Hispanic Caucus of FL Alachua County Chapter @dhcfalachua.bsky.social · 4d

Crimes against humanity are being committed at these “detention facilities “ aka concentration camps. We need to continue to raise this issue. Share it with your friends and family. They need to know the truth!

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SayItToMyFace🚫👑 @sayittomyface.bsky.social · 5d

There seems to be confusion on what anti-fascist means. Let’s clear it up!

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