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🇨🇦 Fran Macpherson 🇺🇦

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Small L liberal. Deeply concerned about the current state of the world. Believe climate change is real and serious work needs to be done so the earth is still inhabitable for our grandkids and their kids.

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🇨🇦 Fran Macpherson 🇺🇦 @franmacp.bsky.social · Apr 18

“Dictators are never as strong as they tell you they are…People are never as weak as they think they are.”
- Dr Gene Sharp

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🇨🇦 Fran Macpherson 🇺🇦 @franmacp.bsky.social · 12h

Although I have a lot of respect for Nicolle, I’m glad I missed it. Didn’t he refuse any honours for the capitol & mpd police who were injured/killed on Jan 6? But of course they didn’t fit his narrative.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 1d

we’ll see how his mayoral tenure shakes out but i am convinced that Mamdani has the juice. not just the charisma to win an election but the temperament to govern and the measured pragmatism of someone who genuinely believes what they’re saying and wants to accomplish real things.

Inside the Improbable, Audacious and (So Far) Unstoppable Rise of Zohran Mamdani

www.nytimes.com

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Tara Dublin, Rock Star Author📚❤️‍🔥🤘🏻 @taradublinrocks.bsky.social · 1d

I’m cryyying laughing 😂 🐸

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23h

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 14h

Stevens: There’s $1.3 trillion of credit card debt. There are people putting grocery bills on credit cards and then paying interest on them. We are in an affordability crisis. Coffee is up 20%, beef is up 16%, bacon is up over 10%. And now we’re going to see health care costs skyrocket.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 14h

NEW: Adrian Fontes has CERTIFIED the results of the AZ-07 election of Adelita Grijalva. Mike Johnson is OUT of EXCUSES and should swear her in.

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 12h

FROGS OVER FASCISTS!

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m.youtube.com/watch?v=bw5z...

A Message From The Frog Resistance

YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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Julia Rose Kraut @juliarosekraut.bsky.social · 5d

For this week's #ThursdayFilmRec 🗃️🎥🍿🎬 #HATM

Watch (or Rewatch) the classic (and ever relevant) film: "All the President's Men" (1976) - Dir. Alan J. Pakula

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC3Y...

All The President's Men (1976) Official Trailer - Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman Thriller HD

YouTube video by Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers

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🇨🇦 Fran Macpherson 🇺🇦 @franmacp.bsky.social · 18h

Stunning landscape

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 4d

I recently sat down with three leaders who are part of the @obamafoundation.bsky.social's alumni network to hear more about their work to strengthen democracy in Hungary and Poland. They’re an example for us all. Take a look:

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🇨🇦 Fran Macpherson 🇺🇦 @franmacp.bsky.social · 18h

I truly hope you’re wrong, though it is clear that is their aim. Concerted, peaceful mass protests must continue.

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Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 1d

I am so GRATEFUL for Democratic Independent Media. So amazing. Thank you ALL! I depend on you to get me through this HELLSCAPE that used to be known as, The United States of America!

Which one is your favorite? Please reply & recommend one.

Let's support them ALL!

(Other than Meidas WE LOVE YOU).

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🇨🇦 Fran Macpherson 🇺🇦 @franmacp.bsky.social · 18h

MSNBC is my fave but I am starting to think that ALL media should stop covering #47 & his lackeys when they are spreading outright lies & disinformation. In order to save democracy, cover his actions not his bombastic & destructive words!

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 21h

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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Sherry @sherry2.bsky.social · Jun 21

I wish ABC would get off it's knees bowing to Trump, unleash their political/DC/WhiteHouse reporters
Like Jonathan Karl, George Stephanopolus, Rachel Scott, Mary Bruce, and let them call "bull shit"(regardless of party), let them challenge the BS and give the facts
And give praise where it is due

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🇨🇦 Fran Macpherson 🇺🇦 @franmacp.bsky.social · 20h

Shameful!!!

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Anyone saying they’re not racially profiling is unserious

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ACLU @aclu.org · 21h

President Trump is trying to deploy the military and federal law enforcement in U.S. cities to stoke fear, suppress free speech, and expand his power by any means necessary.

People across the country must keep pushing back and advocating for their communities and their rights.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

The concentration of wealth in the hands of a few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy.

When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, regular people don't have a voice.

The result? The demagoguery and corruption we're seeing now.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23h

Q: We've seen images out of Chicago of federal agents shooting faith leaders with pepper balls and arresting journalists. Where's the limit for you on what's acceptable conduct by federal agents?

MIKE JOHNSON: I've not seen them cross the line yet.

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🇨🇦 Fran Macpherson 🇺🇦 @franmacp.bsky.social · 20h

Shameful lack of responsibility on the part of Speaker Johnson. It isn’t the Dems keeping government closed. The GOP controls the House, the Senate & the White House (not to mention SCOTUS). This Speaker is a non-funny joke, just like his POTUS!

Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 21h

Union for US Capitol Police:

"My officers are on duty today protecting the Capitol complex.. Friday, they missed their first FULL paycheck.The longer the shutdown drags on, the harder it becomes for my officers. Banks & landlords do not give my officers a pass because we are in shutdown.."

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 21h

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 21h

Nearly every media outlet is announcing they will refuse to sign the Pentagon’s new rule stating they cannot report information if it’s not government “authorized.”

Even Newsmax is refusing to sign.

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Bob Lawrence 💙 @trumpluvsobama.bsky.social · 21h

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Nothing but crickets🤬

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 22h

If Mike Johnson is refusing to call the House back into session during the shutdown, then we’ll do the work right here the Bronx.

The New York Essential plan is being eliminated entirely next year due to the GOP healthcare cuts. People’s lives are at stake.

And that’s why we’re fighting back.

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🇨🇦 Fran Macpherson 🇺🇦 @franmacp.bsky.social · 21h

Excellent opening segment on last night’s Rachel Maddow show that digs into some of the most perplexing moments of yesterday’s press (ceasefire/peace) conferences:

youtu.be/97QRMz6W_4U?...

The Rachel Maddow Show 10/13/2025 | 🅼🆂🅽🅱️🅲 BREAKING NEWS Today October 13, 2025

YouTube video by Hawaa_dz_tv2

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