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@dreamforamerica.bsky.social

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Inspiring young Americans to defend democracy & fight fascism online, on-campus, & across the country. Founded by @williamhe.bsky.social. 🇺🇸 SUPPORT US: dreamforamerica.org/donate

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · May 22

The Right has spent $1.6 BILLION to indoctrinate young people into fascism — and it’s working.

Gen-Z now favors the Right by 12 POINTS.

But we’re fighting back.

Help us remind young people why democracy is still worth defending.

Donate today: dreamforamerica.org/donate

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 12h

Could an educated conservative please explain to me how gay marriage directly affects your straight marriage?

WITHOUT mentioning religion.

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Former union organizer & Rep. Jimmy Gomez at #DemocracyFest2025:

"The Right is rigging the system and literally stealing from the working class to give tax breaks to billionaires."

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 15h

back when country music was honest and actually written by working class people

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury tells students at #DemocracyFest2025:

"Democracy isn't a spectator sport. It demands your compassion, courage, & commitment. America is an idea bigger than any politician or party. It's more than a place -- it's a promise that we're still working to fulfill."

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 18h

Imagine a world where Christianity looked like this

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Mayor Phillip Jones at #DemocracyFest2025:

"Patriotism is not a party line -- it's about believing that we can do better and being brave enough to help make it happen. I love this country because I've lived its complexities."

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 1d

If we're supposed to "Make America Great Again" -- why are we trying so hard to break it apart?

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 1d

Mayor Phillip Jones at #DemocracyFest2025:

"Will we step back or step up? Will we let fear define us or will we let courage unite us? Being civically engaged isn't just checking a box, it's not just voting once every four years -- it's about showing up."

Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 2d

How come every right-wing solution to poverty, hunger, health, or employment involves giving rich people more money? 🤔

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 2d

The status quo is broken.

But how can America work better for YOU?

@isaiahrmartin.bsky.social explains at #DemocracyFest2025: "Guaranteeing childcare and healthcare for every single person, building more housing, revolutionizing energy, and supporting those starting their first business."

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 2d

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 2d

Is America at a turning point?

Massachusetts Rep. @teamtram.bsky.social at #DemocracyFest2025: "We're witnessing attacks on our democracy, voting rights, free speech, reproductive rights, & basic civil liberties. Democracy is not guaranteed."

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 2d

If you’re interested in shaping the future of democracy with other creative, ambitious, & driven students — then THIS is the place for you.

APPLY TODAY: dreamforamerica.org/join2025

Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 4d

missing the globalism of the 2010s so much right now

Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 4d

@timfullerton.bsky.social at #DemocracyFest2025: "Dream for America is doing vitally important work: getting on the ground, educating people, this is how we win.

I'm really excited that @williamhe.bsky.social is organizing to counter Turning Point USA & helping us level the playing field."

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 4d

"If America hasn't broken your heart, you don't love her enough."

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 4d

@joshuaeakle.com at #DemocracyFest2025: "The future of liberal democracy isn't guaranteed.

Don't wait for the old institutions to get it right, build new institutions.

Let's remind people what liberalism has achieved, and what it could become."

@projectliberal.org

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 4d

they never realized “LIB” is part of “LIBERTY”

Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 4d

Is America undergoing a political realignment?

@joshuaeakle.com explains at #DemocracyFest2025.

@projectliberal.org

Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 4d

“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”

— John F. Kennedy

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 4d

Is your identity something you inherit or create?

Should we close ourselves off or be open to the world?

Does change and dynamism inspire you or scare you?

@joshuaeakle.com at #DemocracyFest2025 on what it means to be a liberal.

@projectliberal.org

Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 5d

“Yes, we can” — @barackobama.bsky.social

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 5d

TAHRA HOOPS: How do we build trust & restore faith in our institutions? #DemocracyFest2025

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 5d

President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.

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Dream for America @dreamforamerica.bsky.social · 5d

Tahra Hoops makes the case for an Abundance Agenda at #DemocracyFest2025 🇺🇸

@progresschamber.org

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