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AmCanAnnie @amcanal.bsky.social · 13h

Young Republicans who are in their 20s or 30s have only had Trump’s craven morality, white christian nationalism and misogyny baked into the ethos of their party for their entire young adulthood or teenage years. The GOP has tripled down on him. What did we expect?

Politico @politico.com · 19h

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.

Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 16h

"Obviously, the RIFs are illegal...the unions and others will get involved & there will be accountability for all of the illegal activity from this administration." - Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA07) bluevirginia.us/2025/10/vide...

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AmCanAnnie @amcanal.bsky.social · 16h

Join @wofava.bsky.social : www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS ARLINGTON, VA to DC · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

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AmCanAnnie @amcanal.bsky.social · 16h

VA will be showing up to #nokings as a LOVE parade to go with our “Virginia is for Lovers” unofficial motto.

Banner from We of Action with multi-colored hearts and title “Virginia is for Lovers”. Each heart has a saying on what we are FOR (for example “affordable housing” and “clean and affordable energy”)

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AmCanAnnie @amcanal.bsky.social · 19h

Some Republican leaders really need this Junior National Park ranger booklet where they can learn about the history of protest in the US and our basic rights.

National Park Service with title “Junior Ranger Booklet” and image of the Lincoln Memorial

NPS Junior Ranger Booklet with various activities for children to complete regarding protest movements and including drawing their own protest poster and the quote “The greatness of America is the right to protest for rights in America”

AmCanAnnie @amcanal.bsky.social · 4d

Stay strong federal workers and thank you for your service ❤️🤍💙

Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 4d

First, you can’t fire altCDC and our #altgovs so we gonna be here. Pissing you all off by sharing the tea, giving real info and supporting our government employees.

The government is only as strong as its employees.
And you’ve pissed off a lot of super smart and super skilled employees.

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WOFAVA @wofava.bsky.social · 9d

Sign up for No Kings 2! WofA’s theme for the day will be Virginia is for Lovers — NOT KINGS 💕 Saturday, Oct 18! ➡️ www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

📍 Meeting Point: 10:30 a.m. at the Smithsonian Metro exit (look for the 50 State flags and the We of Action banner on the Mall near 1100 Jefferson Dr.SW)

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Marco Foster @marcofoster.bsky.social · 10d

Mark Kelly: “lf you are undocumented in our country, you cannot get healthcare from the Affordable Care Act exchange. You are not eligible for Medicare. You are not eligible for Medicaid. They’re just making that up. They just like to blame brown people.”

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ScubaSuzyQ💙🦋 @susanmcgraw88.bsky.social · 11d

A MUST WATCH!

@sanders.senate.gov - A short and factual message - We can't allow this to happen.

Who can afford a 75% raise in our health insurance? Or, 15 million people who will lose their health insurance?

#ProudBlue #DemVoice1 #DV1 #Pinks

youtube.com/shorts/ueYae...

Republicans: Don’t Shut Down the Government

YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders

youtube.com

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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 11d

Let’s be clear: Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House.

They have chosen this chaos over canceling Medicaid cuts, lowering the costs of medicine, and saving health care!

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taber @kvetch.gay · 11d

this is wild: while Stephen Miller's guy was in Minnesota for his uncle's funeral, somebody was able to see his entire phone and take pictures of his Signal group chats talking about military deployments to Portland, and brought them to the Strib (gift link: www.startribune.com/trump-offici...)

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 11d

Every American should see
this

They're having fun
Thousands of Americans losing their jobs
Millions of Americans will lose Healthcare
Healthcare Insurance premiums skyrocket
Grocery & Utilities costs soar

They don't care
They think it's funny
Wake up Americans
#TrumpsHealthCareShutdown

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StuckInRedMO @ktc2.bsky.social · 11d

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Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 11d

FInally, the media calling Republicans Out on the Lie!

“Immigrants in the U.S. illegally aren’t eligible for insurance bought on the ACA exchange or for Medicaid. To qualify for the former, an enrollee must live in the U.S., be a U.S. citizen or have another lawful status & not be incarcerated”

FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to 'illegal immigrants'

This is false. Democrats say they are pushing for the inclusion of key health care provisions in the next congressional spending package.

apnews.com

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Andrea Devon @andreadevon.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you Rep. Jeffries for holding this 24-hour livestream to stop the Republican shutdown. We need everyone watching, sharing, and standing with House Democrats right now.
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social

📲 Watch live here: www.youtube.com/live/2dm-OKj...

Stop the Republican Shutdown

YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries

www.youtube.com

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 15d

This passage nearly broke me.

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WOFAVA @wofava.bsky.social · 16d

Stop invading our cities! There is no grave widespread emergency that warrants sending the National Guard into our cities. Leave us alone.

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WOFAVA @wofava.bsky.social · 15d

Before October 18, please send love letters to [email protected] and say why YOU love our community, our commonwealth, and our country. We’re so much more than any one person who occupies the White House. Let’s show everyone who we are and what we care for. Let’s spread the love WofA! 💕💌💕

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AmCanAnnie @amcanal.bsky.social · 15d

We have HOPE on our side.

Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 15d

The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.

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AmCanAnnie @amcanal.bsky.social · 16d

One of them is clearly looking at his maps app as they don’t even know Chicago. #notroopsinoutcities

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powers00.bsky.social @powers00.bsky.social · 16d

A Virginia Mom and Voter asked Attorney General Jason Miyares why he didn't fight for federal jobs like other states that got federal RIFs layoffs reversed.

CLICK LINK FOR VIDEO
www.facebook.com/share/v/1Qvg...
@indivisible.org @networknova.bsky.social @virginiagrassroots.bsky.social

An empty chair has a sign that says "reserved for Jason Miyares". NO SHOW

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Marc Fischer @marc-fischer.bsky.social · 17d

Little Free Anti-ICE Libraries: yesterday multiple people were abducted by ICE in my Chicago neighborhood (Avondale). This morning I added 40 ICE alert whistles to three different LFLs, including one box that is about a block from one of the kidnappings. I have ordered 700 whistles.

Bright orange individually packaged whistles, stapled to English and Spanish literature designed by Pilson Arts Community House in Chicago. They are placed inside a little free library in my neighborhood: Avondale in Chicago.

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AmCanAnnie @amcanal.bsky.social · 18d

True.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 18d

Grijalva: I was looking at the example of now-Representative Walkinshaw from Virginia, who was elected two weeks ago Tuesday. The following Wednesday—less than 24 hours later—he was sworn in, with unofficial results.

So for me, apparently the rules have now changed in just two weeks.

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AmCanAnnie @amcanal.bsky.social · 18d

Excited to show up in DC for our country! ❤️🤍💙

WOFAVA @wofava.bsky.social · 19d

Come join We of Action Virginia for a No Kings 2 Rally! We’re bringing our Virginia Values to Washington on Saturday, October 18. We will peacefully remind EVERYONE that Virginia is for lovers AND voters 🩷💌🗳️ ➡️ www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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🪷MsGrumpyBunny🪷 @msgrumpybunny.bsky.social · 18d

Premiums are set to increase by 70%, a health care bill could soon triple.

Don’t know about you, but I can’t afford another $600 a month.

Dems are fighting to stop this. Trump & Republicans won’t even have a convo with Dems.

Let’s be clear: Republicans 💯 OWN this‼️

#TrumpsGovernmentShutdown

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