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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 3h

New post! Why do the Young Republicans seem to have such a pervasive Nazi problem? Tracking local operatives ties to the extremist org www.glendaleextremists.com/post/young-r...

Young Republican Nazi Chats Leaked Days After Anti-Prop 50 Canvass

This weekend a joint effort of the LA County GOP and its supposedly younger sibling the LA county "Young" Republicans led a local canvassing effort to push for No votes on Prop 50. Reminder: Prop 50 i...

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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 6h

Local Young Republican having a normal one after release of Young Republican leadership nazi chat logs. Anthony Cabassa says it all here: “just think of like a Call of Duty chat or think about the group chat you have with all your friends […] people were demanding we apologize for boys being boys.”

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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 6h

He’s got a pretty telling rant up on Instagram too-"imagine you and your closest group of friends, especially men [...] there was racist remarks, there was Hitler memes [...] just think of like a Call of Duty chat or think about the group chat you have with all your friends"

Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 23h

Aside from the average age, he basically did it already!

Screenshot of TPUSA Wikipedia page: January 6, 2021, "Stop the Steal" rally
After the 2020 election, Kirk disputed the results and denied that Trump had lost. l138] On January 4, 2021, Kirk announced in a tweet that Turning Point Action would be sending more than 80 buses to a January 6, 2021, Trump "Stop the Steal" rally near the White House in Washington, D.C., to protest the outcome of the election. 39][1401[141][142) They sent seven buses with approximately 350 participants. 139] Turning Point Action also funneled money to several "Stop the Steal" rally speakers, including Kimberly Guilfoyle, but did not organize or take part in the march to the Capitol that erupted in violence. 91[143) The rally, which was attended by several thousand Trump supporters, ended in a riot and the attack at the U.S.
Capitol, where Biden's win was about to be certified. 140) Kirk later deleted the tweet 141] and said on his podcast that it was "bad judgment" and "not wise" to enter the Capitol but not necessarily insurrectionist. 144) A Turning Point Action spokesman later said the group condemns political violence. 140]

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Daisy Gardner @daisygardner.bsky.social · 1d

Oh hey. Who are the local Los Angeles GOP folks who may be Nazi adjacent?

Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 1d

Tracks w/extremist connections of local Young Republican chapters- the LA county chapter includes Francoist Anthony Cabassa & organizer of anti-lgbtq riot at Saticoy elementary Lisine Kirakosyan. OC chapter chair Kristen Valle follows an overt neo-Nazi who is forming a Nazi social club/MLM.

Screenshot from the LA County Young Republican chapter showing LA county Republican delegates for CAGOP. LOKA mom Lusine Kirakosyan who spearheaded a violent anti-LGBTQ rally at Saticoy Elementary School is circled in red as is Franco supporting Christian Nationalist accelerationist Anthony Cabassa. OC chapter chair Kristen Valle’s name and comment is highlighted. She says “congrats everyone well done.”

Screenshot of Kristen Valle’s Instagram showing her role as Chair of the CA young Republican federation and chair of the OC chapter of young republicans.

Screenshot from Jake Runnel’s Instagram showing two Nazi officers and text overlay reading: Vril Society ~
*+ FOREST ›
July 25
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Building a 'high-trust' community.
Those looking to achieve freedom in Location, Income, & Dating.
DM for access
(Include your heritage)

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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 1d

Tracks w/extremist connections of local Young Republican chapters- the LA county chapter includes Francoist Anthony Cabassa & organizer of anti-lgbtq riot at Saticoy elementary Lisine Kirakosyan. OC chapter chair Kristen Valle follows an overt neo-Nazi who is forming a Nazi social club/MLM.

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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 1d

Bunch of divorced dads with flag fetishes and no unsupervised custody visits trying to drum up imaginary “far left violence” to feel big and strong.

S.C.E.W. @socalextremismwatch.com · 1d

Just a normal call out to militant, slightly goofy, mostly Latino, self loathing Proud Boys of the Chino Valley and surrounding areas by a local Calvary Church: Because we all know by now that Calvary Church networks and Proud Boys go hand in hand.

Proud Boy Luke Dennis shares an advertisement by Calvary Chapel Chino Valley to attend a Charlie Kirk memorial.
Flyer has a very large Proud Boy symbol on it- yellow graphic of a “crown of laurel.”

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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 2d

Oh absolutely! She and her cohort are open in their disdain of anyone who rides the bus- they genuinely believe only “outsiders” do, revealing everything about their worldview.

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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 2d

A reminder that Prop 50 is a response to an extreme redistricting plan in Texas meant to reduce democratic representation in Congress. Redistricting California is one way to balance this far right power grab. VOTE YES ON 50 by Nov. 4th.

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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 2d

All that failing to stop bills meant to protect communities + improve housing/transit for more people is REALLY getting to right wing political operatives locally. Here’s GOP central committee member/scary mommy Elizabeth Barcohana using Islamophobia/white nationalist framing (“defend the west”)

A screenshot from Elizabeth Barcohana’s Instagram showing a photo of an x post by her. It reads: D.C.'s Hamas Caucus in the House will grow if
Prop 50 passes in California:
The Palestinian grandson of a Fatah terrorist will be elected to Congress;
Newest Squad Member David Min will be easily re-elected;
And 5 pro-Israel Members will be replaced with far Left Radicals.
Defend the West. Secure Peace. No on 50.

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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 2d

More reactionary freakouts about CA’s democratically elected legislature passing popular and needed bills to protect communities. Jack Hibbs’s church includes a billionaire back political action wing run by Council for National Policy member Gina Gleason. They’ve spent months lying about AB495.

GUSD Parents @gusdforall.bsky.social · 2d

As a bonus please enjoy 1 of the leaders of opposition to a bill designed to protect children & families at risk of forced separation, megachurch Calvary Chapel Christian nationalist pastor Jack Hibbs crashing out, telling his followers to “sell the boat, sell the plane” to pay for private school.

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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 2d

Same people trying to ban books, marginalize LGBTQ+ people, criminalize homelessness + round up anyone w/an accent or darker skin are spending enormous amounts of time and money trying to keep previously redlined cities from building desperately needed housing and transit— segregationist tactics.

Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 2d

Landmark housing legislation signed which means local reactionaries are losing their minds. Here, a Glendale Historic Preservation committee member/pro-segregation GOP operative outlines their new strategy for preventing housing from being built— opposing bus rapid transit in the city.

A screenshot from Lisa Cusack’s Instagram showing a thin middle aged blonde woman sitting in her car and saying “we will not do the dedicated BRT bus lanes” as a tactic to stop housing from being built per newly signed legislation SB79.

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KD📚🌎🌊🇺🇸 @kdnerak33.bsky.social · 4d

There is no leader of Antifa.
There is no girlfriend of the leader of Antifa.

They are creating imaginary people so they can justify going after real people.

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steven monacelli @stevanzetti.bsky.social · 4d

Republicans: They killed Charlie Kirk because they hate free speech and that's why we are investigating Antifa and transgenderism

Trump: We took the freedom of speech away

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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 5d

*Your* even! #yesonProp50

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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 5d

Local fascists are freaking out about Prop 50! Let their hysterics motivate you to get yiur ballot in today! VOTE YES ON PROP 50!

All the Fascists Hate Prop 50

Hey! We have a critical election coming up November 4th.Haven't figured out whether to vote YES or NO on Prop 50? We think that highlighting some of the Prop 50 opponents will help you decide.A specia...

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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 5d

Victory for housing/transit in CA and sure to incite the rage of local NIMBY segregationists and “historic preservation committee” blonde ladies.

Jake Berman @lostsubways.com · 5d

One note about SB79: the tiny, NIMBY-est cities in California got hit the hardest, since it's much harder to play with the zoning. SB79 allows cities to reallocate their zoning "budget" to other stations, but that's not much help when you only have 1-2 stations! It's clever jujitsu.

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Thomas Lecaque @tlecaque.bsky.social · 7d

Jack Posobiec is on TV saying antifa comes from the 1930s and is bad because he's a Nazi. It's real simple.

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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 7d

If the ballot prop is making these folks mad you know it’s likely good for the people of California. Ballots are out now, VOTE YES on the single item, then sign the envelope and return in the mail today- no stamp needed.

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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 7d

Some of the anti-prop 50 voices: Christian nationalists, transphobes, book banners and fascists.

Screenshot of losing candidate/reactionary Jordan Henry re-post of GOP chair Roxanne Hoge Twitter post advocating a no vote on prop 50.

Screenshot of a Sonja Show post showing her face on a yellow background with her catchphrase “literally grooming” advocating a no vote on prop 50. As chino valley school board president Christian nationalist Shaw has tormented students with anti-lgbtq policies, incurred millions in legal fees for the district because of her illegal policies, and organized with proud boys and other extremists.

Screenshot of an Instagram post promoting anti-prop 50 canvassing led by anti-vax anti-lgbtq+ activists/J6ers/“mama-litia” founders Denise Aguilar and Tara “freedom angel” Thornton.

Screenshot of an Instagram re-post by Christian nationalist Candy Olson (book banning, anti-lgbtq+ racist meme posting board member in Redlands, Ca) showing CA Policy Center affiliate Mari Barke promoting a no on 50 message.

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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 7d

As CA moves toward a redistricting vote on 11/4 (VOTE YES ON 50) a reminder that the only people pushing a No vote are the Trump flunkies, insurrectionists, and book banning weirdos desperate to impose minority right wing rule on our diverse, progressive state. Unfortunately they’re well funded.

A screenshot showing CA GOP central committee member Elizabeth Barcohana floating about a $5 million donation to stop Prop 50. Cali.maga.Barbie comments: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥yesssss

A graphic with a CA sheriffs badge (Google sheriff gangs California) reading: 37 CALIFORNIA SHERIFFS
OPPOSE PROP 50!
Sheriff Wendell Anderson, Yuba County
Sheriff Matt Kendall, Mendocino County
Sheriff Brandon Barnes, Sutter County
Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue, Siskiyou County
Sheriff Don Barnes, Orange County
Sheriff Jeff Leikauf, El Dorado County
Sheriff Chad Bianco, Riverside County Sheriff Luke Bingham, Lake County
Sheriff Tom Lopez, Yolo County Sheriff John McGarva, Lassen County
Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, Tulare County Sheriff Jeremy Briese, Mariposa Count
Sheriff Fred Miramontes, Imperial County
Sheriff Shannon Dicus, San Bernardino Count)
Sheriff lan Parkinson, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Tyson Pogue, Madera County
Sheriff Jeff Dirkse, Stanislaus County
Sheriff Gary Redman, Amador County
Sheriff William "Tex" Dowdy, Modoc Colf!
P. Sheriff Dave Robinson, Kings County
Sheriff Eddie Engram, Sonoma County.
Sheriff Tim Saxon, Trinity County
Sheriff Tom Ferrara, Solano County
Sheriff Garrett Scott, Del Norte County
Sheriff Mike Fisher, Sierra County
Sheriff Eric Taylor, San Benito County
Sheriff Joe Garofalo, Coluse County
Sheriff David Vasquez, Tuolumne County
Sheriff Justin Gibbs, Glenn County
Sheriff Vern Warnke, Merced County
Sheriff Kory Honea, Butte County
Sheriff Rachelle Whiting, Calaveras County
Sheriff William Honsal, Humboldt County
Sheriff Wayne Woo, Placer County
Sheriff Michael Johnson, Shasta County
Sheriff Donny Youngblood, Kern County
Sheriff John Zanoni, Fresno County
NO on PROP 50
#NoNewLines -
@lisa_4_losangeles

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Micah @rincewind.run · 7d

that donald trump was allowed to become president again after J6 is something we may never recover from as a nation

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 7d

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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Old White Nepo Hat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 8d

It’s important to flood social media and news channels with news about how ICE lies, so that potential jurors see it.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 8d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Glendale Extremist Network @glendaleextremists.bsky.social · 12d

Local public school advocates don’t name, but Jordan Henry said he repped FAIR. His failed city council + school brd campaigns, driven by attacks on schools + queer people, led to GEN’s (formerly “the real Jordan Henry”) founding to inform locals abt the network of extremists rallying in Glendale.

GUSD Parents @gusdforall.bsky.social · 12d

We’ll never forget how Weiss’s “Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism” was the seed org of reactionary anti-public school, anti-inclusive curriculum, anti-LGBTQ+ attacks locally. Presented as an “alternative” to already-approved curriculum, it was clear in 2021 the path the movement was on.

Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 13d

In case it wasn’t clear, the anti-DEI crusade has never been about merit. Zero news experience. Never been a reporter. Elevated to Editor in Chief of CBS News, one of the most storied news institutions in the nation. www.mediaite.com/media/news/p...

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