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Nick Knudsen @nickknudsenus.bsky.social · 13h

This is so important.

We have to remember that America has a LONG and very SUCCESSFUL history of resistance.

Need some inspiration? Please read & share:

The Bold Tradition of American Resistance, Part II: The Rebellion Lives

From the streets to the ballot box, from whispers to marches—our legacy of resistance is alive. Read, remember, and take your place in it.

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DemCast USA @demcast.com · 14h

It's time for Speaker Johnson to quit stalling and swear in Democrat Adelita Grijalva to secure the final vote on releasing the Epstein files.

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elm-nyc.bsky.social @elm-nyc.bsky.social · 1d

Trump wants to use our cities as training grounds for the military.
Mikie Sherrill will stand up for New Jersey!
🗳️ Register by October 14.
🗳️ Early voting: October 25 – November 2
🗳️Election Day: November 4
Democracy doesn’t defend itself.
We do.
@MikieSherrill @vote.org @whenweallvote @jojo.fromjerz

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 16h

After 737 days in captivity, Ariel & David Cunio are finally home.
The Argentinian-Israeli brothers were abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7, 2023—the same day Ariel texted he felt like he was in a horror movie.
Nir Oz was nearly destroyed that day.
Today, two sons are home & a family rejoices.

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 18h

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Among those murdered were Elkana’s childhood friends and fellow festival organizers Michael and Osher Vaknin. Today, after two years of unthinkable loss and endurance, Elkana is finally returning home to Israel back to his wife Rivka and their 5-year-old son, Ram. ❤️

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 18h

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Elkana Bohbot, a 36-year-old Colombian-Israeli husband and father, helped organize the Nova Music Festival in Re’im—where 347 people were murdered by invading terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023. He was filmed being beaten and kidnapped to Gaza, where he survived more than two years in captivity.

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Fight For A Union @fightforaunion.bsky.social · 18h

This.

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 18h

Republicans are redrawing districts to give themselves control of Congress, no matter what voters decide. Prop 50 is how Democrats can fight back—protecting fair representation and keeping extremists from deciding our future. This is our line in the sand. Vote #YESonProp50

Colorful illustration promoting “Yes on Prop 50” in California. A vintage yellow station wagon drives along a coastal road, surrounded by vibrant orange California poppies and a Monarch butterfly in the foreground. A tall palm tree stands against rolling hills and a bright sun radiating yellow rays across the sky. The top of the image features bold red text reading “CALIFORNIA,” with “Yes on Prop 50” in yellow below it—blending natural beauty with a nostalgic, advocacy-driven message.

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Joan ❌👑 @still4dems.bsky.social · 18h

Trump and Texas started it—but we’re going to finish it. Prop 50 protects fair maps and fair representation for every community. Let’s show them democracy fights back. Vote #YesOnProp50 and mail your ballot by Nov 4—no stamp needed!

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 18h

New Jersey!! Your opportunity to vote Nov 4th for your next Governor requires that you are registered to vote by tomorrow.

If you are already registered - CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION.

Promotional graphic encouraging voter registration in New Jersey. At the top, bold black text reads “vote.nj.gov.” Below, two illustrated raised hands—one larger, one smaller—symbolize civic participation. Beneath the hands, two yellow rectangular signs with bold black text say “CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION” and “REGISTER TO VOTE NOW!” The design uses high contrast and simple imagery to promote action and engagement.

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 19h

Trump is rigging maps to build a Congress that serves only him, not the ppl.

@AOC knows the power to stop him is in CA’s hands—Prop 50 is how we fight back & win.

Vote #YesOnProp50 today & return your ballot ASAP (latest by Nov 4)-no stamp needed. Get it done, join the fight to defend democracy.

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Joan Hussey Local Elections Matter @joanhussey1.bsky.social · 20h

We pay some of the highest property taxes in New Jersey.
For over a decade we've paid our taxes & voted blue to keep the same old same old.
We deserve a vibrant town center that generates rateables & opportunity 4 employment & enjoyment.
Joan Hussey 4 Bloomfield Mayor. 5C on your ballot. #DemVoice1

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Silver Spring Progressive Action @sspaction1.bsky.social · 19h

Join us on Wed, 10/15 at 6:30pm ET to call CA voters and educate them on and urge them to vote YES on 50! TX’s gerrymandered maps threaten our democracy—CA must lead. Help ID supporters & share info before the 11/4 vote. In partnership w/ CA Dems. Sign up now!

Phonebank to California – Vote YES on Prop 50! · Mobilize

As partisan gerrymandering in states like Texas threatens to undermine democracy, California is stepping up with Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act. It is vital that voters are informed...

www.mobilize.us

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 20h

“The Republicans who cut Medicaid & are refusing to lower health care costs for working families are the same politicians who gave $40 million of taxpayer dollars to President Trump to build a ‘garden of heroes.’”

Seriously.

Thank you @neguse.house.gov

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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 20h

YES ON 50, CALIFORNIA!

DEMOCRACY IS AT STAKE!

Turn your ballots in early!

Canvass! Phone Bank!

The Reformers

TRUMP LIT THE GERRYMANDERING FUSE

*Direct response to Trump’s push for red states like Texas to redraw their maps to disenfranchise Democrats and elect more Republicans

*Trump’s redistricting pressure campaign could net the GOP up to 12 unearned House seats

*CA Democrats are mirroring the GOP's power grab to keep the playing field from tilting entirely red

YES ON 50

TO CLAP-BACK

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Abbi Lichtenstein @abbij1961.bsky.social · 21h

Make sure you follow these amazing activists and journalists who speak truth to power! Created by my awesome friend @stardustbluepr.com who put together this vetted list of courageous people! Please share!

Stardust 🌏🎬 @stardustbluepr.com · 7d

Standing for truth in an ocean of bots, AI, and potential confusion. The truthful spoken word is the most impactful and important thing we have right not.
Fully vetted Journalists, comedy writers and more in a sea of blue to unwrap.
And #VoteYesOn50 California!!
Fight fire with fire 🔥

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 21h

Timothy Snyder lays it out:

- MAGA Republicans are lying abt the #NoKings rally

- Coming together to send the msg of #NoKings in America is abt love for our country & what it has always stood for; the US was founded by ppl who fought against a king's tyranny

This Sat Oct 18, be there! nokings.org

No Kings — Freedom (video)

Why protest is patriotic

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Dani M. ❌👑 @danielleloveswords.bsky.social · 15h

And they WILL try to bait us! They may even pretend to be one of us but if they suggest we participate in violence or anything illegal, we will firmly say, “No!” We are the peaceful, nonviolent resistance!

MEIDAS Meteorologist @ruman79.bsky.social · 17h

"Dont Take the Bait"
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Dani M. ❌👑 @danielleloveswords.bsky.social · 17h

This Saturday, October 18th

Rise with us.

www.nokings.org

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Dani M. ❌👑 @danielleloveswords.bsky.social · 15h

And they will try to bait us! They will pretend to be one of us but if they suggest we participate in violence or anything illegal, we will firmly say, “No!” We are the peaceful, nonviolent resistance!

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WatchYourRepsSC @watchyourrepssc.bsky.social · 15h

This destruction is due to Trump and Netanyahu. Period!

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 15h

“Total destruction”

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Booboo's Mom 🐈‍⬛ @denwig.bsky.social · 17h

Reminds me of my visit to the Ybor City historical district in Tampa FL. Honors immigrants who came to the area in the late 1800s.

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Dani M. ❌👑 @danielleloveswords.bsky.social · 17h

This Saturday, October 18th

Rise with us.

www.nokings.org

Posters on storefront of abandoned building. “NO KINGS! We rise again!”

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Dani M. ❌👑 @danielleloveswords.bsky.social · 18h

Last year, the Italian-American community of New Haven, CT was proud to install “Indicando la via al futuro” to replace a statue of Christopher Columbus removed in 2020.

This beautiful statue of an immigrant family more accurately represents us.
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www.newhavenindependent.org/2024/05/20/i...

“Indicando la via al futuro” by sculptor Marc Massaro

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 23h

“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.“ @barackobama.bsky.social gives us the #CupOfJoe we need.
Get involved. Stay involved. #BeTheChange

#DemsUnited

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DrH @drhaup.bsky.social · 1d

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a Democrat, said on ABC’s This Week on Sunday, “We hope to continue to win. We’ve got to rely on the courts to do the right thing.”
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Appeals court: Trump can't deploy National Guard on Chicago's streets

A ruling Saturday forbids the White House from actively using troops in Illinois.

www.motherjones.com

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