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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 5h

If you’re a fed and wear a mask, you’re a coward

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

Pritzker: "Stephen Miller is clearly ordering people to break the law. So he should know that yeah, it may be three years from now that he is held accountable, but I think it's important for them to know that whatever they do now, it's not like we're going to forget."

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13h

"We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both." –Justice Louis Brandeis

Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today.

We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics.

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Peace @dogsmile.bsky.social · 1d

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 12h

I urge our nation to use this weekend's No Kings marches as a declaration of independence against the tyranny and lawlessness currently running this country.

Use your voice. ACT PEACEFULLY. Protect yourself and your community.

THERE ARE NO KINGS IN THE UNITED STATES.

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Brenda Procter @brendaprocter.bsky.social · 9h

I lay most of this on Stephen Miller. He controls what the orange man sees and this reeks of authoritarianism.

But still we must remember.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 14h

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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 11h

James Talarico: There is something brewing in the state of Texas. There is a backlash growing against the extremism and the corruption that we've seen at all levels of government. We’re ready for a campaign that can bring us all together

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Brenda Procter @brendaprocter.bsky.social · 10h

This is ironic. The guy who stole classified documents is prosecuting the guy who probably had far fewer classified documents in his possession, if any.

Live Updates: Former Trump Aide John Bolton Is Said to Be Indicted Over Handling of Classified Information

www.nytimes.com

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 1d

Insurance rates up $2000.

Food benefits cut off.

Farmers unable to sell their crops.

Skyrocketing national debt.

$40 billion to Argentina.

America First!

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LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 14h

Two videos important to watch together.

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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · Nov 25

The Texas State Board of Education adopted a new Bible-infused curriculum for elementary school students.

The new lessons elevate Christianity over the other major world religions.

This curriculum is un-constitutional, un-American, and deeply un-Christian.

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Brenda Procter @brendaprocter.bsky.social · 11h

Vindictive prosecutions continue.

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged in probe of mishandling of classified information

Ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton has been charged in a federal investigation into the potential mishandling of classified information.

apnews.com

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Brenda Procter @brendaprocter.bsky.social · 11h

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

Raskin: "There's a regime of fear that has come down on the Republican Party. They've looked at what happened to Liz Cheney, to Adam Kinzinger, to Mitt Romney, to others who have taken on the president. They insist on absolute 100% loyalty above everything else."

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12h

Hochul: "They promised to extract revenge on their political enemies & apparently any state that has a D gov. Tell me how Florida & Texas could receive these same funds w/o having to go to court? They're playing politics, but more than that, they're playing with people's lives. And that's abhorrent"

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 12h

Today, I convened a group of former military generals and veterans to hear perspectives on deploying troops in American cities.

Their commitment is to our nation. That’s why they’re speaking out against what the President's doing as uncalled-for, unprecedented, and un-American.

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Brenda Procter @brendaprocter.bsky.social · 11h

Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say

www.nytimes.com

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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 16h

In two days, be a part of the largest peaceful protest in modern American history.

Join No Kings this Saturday at an event near you to push back on Trump's power grabs and make it clear—we don't do monarchs here. nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

nokings.org

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Brenda Procter @brendaprocter.bsky.social · 15h

The Ballad of the Portland Frog Brigade

YouTube video by Hot Garbage Productions

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Brenda Procter @brendaprocter.bsky.social · 16h

My kids may have done a few stupid things but they didn’t talk like this or hold so much hate in their hearts. If they had, their parents would have had a long serious talk with them about bigotry. A repeat offense would have gotten them grounded. We just didn’t talk like that at our house.

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KYGrace💙 @kygrace.bsky.social · 16h

For everyone going to the NO KINGS RALLY! Please share this with EVERYONE YOU KNOW!

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

The GOP spent years screaming about a manufactured Biden bribe but says nothing about this. Tells you all you need to know.

Tweet by Melanie D’Arrigo stating: “The UAE bought $2B of Trump’s crypto — and gets computer chips. Saudi Arabia gave Kushner $2B for a new Trump Tower — and gets weapons. Qatar gives Trump a private jet and a $5.5B real estate deal — and gets US military protection. This is how bribes work.” Below is an image of Donald Trump sitting across from the Emir of Qatar in a formal meeting room. Text overlay: “Quid Pro Presidency.”

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

This is absurd. Seriously - they are arresting band musicians now?! ICE claims this clarinet player and Mom bit & interfered with an arrest happening at the ICE protest in Portland. What has our country come to? We stand together & I’m so proud her resolve remains strong! I hope she wins damages!

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Brenda Procter @brendaprocter.bsky.social · 17h

They fight initiative petition signature gathering every damn time. And this Trump robot is continuing the tradition.

Missouri attorney general files lawsuit to block referendum petition challenging new districts

Missouri Attorney General files lawsuit that seeks to stop People Not Politicians from moving forward with its referendum to put the new gerrymandered congressional map before voters for approval.

www.komu.com