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Citizens for a Better Norfolk

@betternorfolk.bsky.social

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Chicago born WoKe Mobster, dedicated to exposing the homophobic and bigoted views of right-wing grifters and scammers at Armed Forces Brewing Company in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Citizens for a Better Norfolk @betternorfolk.bsky.social · 6d

Update. Alan Beal, CEO of Armed Forces Brewing Company, is still chatting with the leader of the PROUD BOYS. Wanting to dox this account.

This is after he was busted using the account to send fake cease and desists and then DMs with threats.

All because this little man won't pay his bills.

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 4h

SCOTUS looks ready to erase another key piece of the Voting Rights Act, this time by striking down Louisiana’s Black-majority district for “relying too much on race.” Let me translate…they’re opening the door for states to erase Black and Latino districts that usually vote blue.

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✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ @the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social · 3h

Americans, you deserve so much better than this.

Let’s make sure Saturday is just the beginning.

We will overwhelm this regime with dignity and a fierce, non-violent “NO!”

#NoKings ✋🏼

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Citizens for a Better Norfolk @betternorfolk.bsky.social · 20m

a man in a suit and tie is smiling and making a funny face

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is smiling and making a funny face

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Citizens for a Better Norfolk @betternorfolk.bsky.social · 21m

It sure is.

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Norfölkology @norfolkology.bsky.social · 2h

I think I want this as a sticker on my bikes LOLOL

Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 3h

VB can pound sand. This is a Norfolk ride.

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Jason E. Dunlap, Valeyard @redeyedjedi.bsky.social · 1h

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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 1h

Quite a day.

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Amber Speaks Up @amberspeaks.bsky.social · 1h

🚨 BREAKING:
Trump just named San Francisco as his next target for a federal “crime surge” operation — during a White House press conference alongside FBI Director Kash Patel.

@governor.ca.gov @gavinnewsom.bsky.social what’s your next move?

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2h

Trump: I want to thank Stephen Miller I would love to have him come up and explain his true feelings. Maybe not his truest feelings. That might be going a little too far

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Norfölkology @norfolkology.bsky.social · 2h

Pro-unsecured firearms is a stance

On the policy side, Earle-Sears is reliably pro-Second Amendment. She tells me about her opposition to laws that could punish gun owners who fail to keep their weapons secured.
"Pray tell what happens when the criminal is breaking into your house, what are you gonna say, "hang on, Maybel, where did you put the key for the gun?" Earle-Sears hypothesizes. "Is that what we're gonna do?"

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Citizens for a Better Norfolk @betternorfolk.bsky.social · 2h

Got to look out for all the "Maybels" out there.

Citizens for a Better Norfolk @betternorfolk.bsky.social · 2h

I hate Ohio nazis

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Norfölkology @norfolkology.bsky.social · 6h

‘Last year’s festival featured more than 500 artists and performers and almost 8,000 attendees. This year’s programming includes a flea market, improv shows, writing workshops, a fashion show, community projects, live music, dancing and painting’

The 10th annual NEON Festival this week marks a decade of art and entertainment

The NEON Festival brings together local artists and art lovers, and this year, it will unveil 10 new art projects and collaborations. The immersive, street-wide festival is free.

www.whro.org

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 4h

I've thought the same. Here's a loop about 20 miles that sticks to the alleged Strategic Bike Plan. The ride could be in May.

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Citizens for a Better Norfolk @betternorfolk.bsky.social · 3h

Gotta respect the Pope on this one.

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Citizens for a Better Norfolk @betternorfolk.bsky.social · 3h

Fun fact. The person posting this (your neighbor here in Norfolk) got in trouble for doxing a 5 year old and went to court for violating a restraining order.

Anyway. Here are some statistics.

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Nick Turse @nickturse.bsky.social · 3h

SCOOP: Trump Fabricates Story of Hand-to-Hand Combat Between Troops and Child Gangsters in D.C.

Trump’s claim that National Guard members beat child gang members on the streets of Washington was disputed even by the military.

theintercept.com/2025/10/15/t...

Trump Fabricates Story of Hand-to-Hand Combat Between Troops and Child Gangsters in D.C.

Trump’s claim that National Guard members beat child gang members on the streets of Washington was disputed even by the military.

theintercept.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3h

Trump doubling the bailout to Argentina to $40 BILLION (while they steal market from our farmers and Americans lose health care)

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3h

A FB live just ended in Carpentersville, where neighbors filmed more feds putting people in a van. This was in front of Village Hall adjacent to a Walmart. Elgin area RR has issued an ongoing alert: www.facebook.com/share/p/1CCm...

Sceeengrab showing men in olive and camo and white van

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Citizens for a Better Norfolk @betternorfolk.bsky.social · 3h

Fun fact. The person posting this (your neighbor here in Norfolk) got in trouble for doxing a 5 year old and went to court for violating a restraining order.

Anyway. Here are some statistics.

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Dean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 5h

The GOP that gave us the Jan 6 terrorist attack and then pardoned the terrorists is calling the No Kings rally a pro-terrorist rally. These are despicable people.

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 6h

This is straight up white nationalist talking points posted by the DHS.

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Norfölkology @norfolkology.bsky.social · 5h

Norfolk could do this if they wanted to. Jealous

'On Saturday, Oct. 18, about 6,000 cyclists will take part in the fourth annual Philly Bike Ride, a 20-mile event that highlights the need for better biking infrastructure and promotes safety for riders of all levels.'
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Everything you need to know about the 2025 Philly Bike Ride

The 2025 Philly Bike Ride returns on Saturday, Oct. 18.

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Michael C Merritt @mikecmerritt.bsky.social · 4h

I so wish Norfolk had a mayor who cared about cyclists like Paris’s does.

Never have I heard a public statement from Norfolk’s Mayor Alexander about traffic violence or road safety.

Anne Hidalgo @annehidalgo.bsky.social · 4h

Il y a un an, Paul Varry était assassiné à vélo, violemment percuté par un automobiliste. Un acte d'une violence insupportable. Un crime odieux qui nous a toutes et tous bouleversés.

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