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Melissa Jo Peltier

@melissjpeltier.bsky.social

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Veteran film/TV/media maker; NYT bestselling author; storyteller; dog mom. Direct descendant John Alden & Priscilla Mullins 1620. My American ancestors were defending democracy since 1776. 🇺🇸 🇮🇪 & #Ally 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

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Melissa Jo Peltier @melissjpeltier.bsky.social · 5h

#DailyZiggy out on the sandbar again, grateful for one nice weather day!
#DogsOfBluesky

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Melissa Jo Peltier @melissjpeltier.bsky.social · 1h

👊🏼🇺🇸🇬🇧

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8h

The last people who said this here were American colonial merchants who remained loyal to King George III. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11h

Bessent: "No kings equals no paychecks"

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 8h

The plaque honoring the law enforcement officers who responded to the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, which was commissioned by Congress in 2022, remains in storage. Mike Johnson has refused to place it on the wall, as was intended. That "deed" speaks pretty loudly.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Mike Johnson: "We've always stood with Capitol police and law enforcement. We've shown that in word and deed."

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 8h

ICE just arrested a singing giraffe in Portland.

Robby Roadsteamer @roadsteamer.bsky.social · 9h

🚨 *Breaking News* Robby Roadsteamer has been detained by ICE Portland after singing Rod Stewart with the Portland Frog! We need your help!

Please support Robby's campaign and lawyer fees at robbyroadsteamer.com link on bio 💙🦒🦒🦒

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

Neguse: "What Trump is attempting to do is create a perception that he has all the power & create a sense of hopelessness or helplessness in the public. We've gotta resist the temptation. He's electorally unpopular. In fact, the most unpopular POTUS at this juncture than any modern POTUS in history"

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 7h

“Go to a No Kings rally. What do you see? You see moms and grandmas and kids and dogs and funny signs and dancing and happy displays of opposition to the regime that are foundationally nonviolent. And on the other end, you’ve got a regime that’s led by a guy who cheered the January 6th insurrection”

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 18h

Regarding past rallies Indivisible has organized, such as the “Hands Off” rallies that took place in all fifty states in April, co-executive director Ezra Levin said: “It was far larger than January 6th, and there was no violence. None.” www.thebulwark.com/p/no-kings-r...

‘No Kings’ Has Republicans in Disarray

Why GOP lawmakers are spreading fear about the upcoming rally.

www.thebulwark.com

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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 7h

Greta Thunberg: “Israeli soldiers hit, kicked, starved, and tortured me”

• They placed a flag next to me, and anytime the flag touched me, they kicked me
• Whenever I raised my head to look at Ben-Gvir, I was kicked
• She was filmed while stripped naked

Aftonbladet: tinyurl.com/a33vxatc

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Kashana @kashana.blacksky.app · 7h

The dominant business plan these days seems to be let’s turn everyone into slaves, who famously never revolt

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Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 7h

Someone in the crowd: “Go Cubs!”

Pope Leo XIV: “Han perdido! They lost!”

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 7h

Put up a plaque. 🤡

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Mike Johnson: "We've always stood with Capitol police and law enforcement. We've shown that in word and deed."

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 7h

Crime is down in San Francisco thanks to California Highway Patrol's ongoing efforts with local partners to seize illicit drugs and remove firearms from our streets.

With strong state investments and community partnerships, our work to make our neighborhoods safer and more secure is paying off.

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 1d

Homicides in San Francisco are continuing to drop, according to city data, and could be the lowest they’ve been in decades.

San Francisco’s homicide rate is on track to be the lowest since the 1950s

Homicides in San Francisco are continuing to drop, according to city data, and could be the lowest they’ve been in decades.

bit.ly

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 7h

Totally unhinged lunatics. Completely divorced from reality. These people lie about everything. bsky.app/profile/meid...

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 7h

Supercut of comments from Republicans today alone about the No Kings rallies taking place this weekend. This has to be some of the worst, and most anti-American, coordinated messaging of all time.

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 7h

This is good: Rep Eric Swalwell tells me House Dems are now discussing making an end to mask-wearing a precondition for ICE funding.

"When we are in the majority, the masks are coming off," he says.

This is the next frontier in anti-Trump resistance.

New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2018...

Trump ICE Raids Take Horrific Turn in Chicago, Handing Dems an Opening

There’s one simple pledge Democrats can make to voters about ICE that’s easy to understand and will have broad support.

newrepublic.com

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 7h

Listen to this nurse: when families can’t afford food or rent, doubling their health premiums will push them off insurance. Communities will suffer. People will die.

And what did Republicans do?
They shut down the government and took a vacation. #TrumpsShutdownDragsOn

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 7h

Now we are up to $40 billion for Argentina. Can anyone stop Bessent from unilaterally sending unlimited amounts of our money to South America? And Republicans won’t even negotiate with the Democrats on health care for Americans. Where is Congress?

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 7h

Probably because you are terrorizing their communities.

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Jlou @wehearvoices.bsky.social · 7h

Mike Johnson honors the Capitol Police by hiding the plaque in a basement that Congress gave them for protecting elected’s on Jan 6.

He honors Americans by bad-mouthing all who attend the “No Kings” rally.
He’s as unAmerican as they come!
#Voices4Victory
#DemVoice1
#Pinks
#NoKings

White background blue text. No Kings, for the love of America. Oct 18. Be there!

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Melissa Jo Peltier @melissjpeltier.bsky.social · 3h

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Cynnie @sinycalbytch.bsky.social · 7h

Someone cried & cried & cried until I got up from my desk & laid down so he could cuddle me.

An orange cat is lying on a person. You can see the person's arm around him. His belly is exposed, indicating he's very relaxed

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Mr. Chau @srirachachau.bsky.social · 7h

Long story short, an actual Nazi doxxing ring. Enough people reported them that they went away for like 12 hours and then Elon personally brought them back. The site is dead. If you’re still on there, go lock your account right now

chris @knightscrest.bsky.social · 7h

what even happened on the other site this time

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 7h

Are you participating in a nokings.org rally on Saturday, 10/18? Here are some helpful tips to get your messages across in safe, peaceful, and joyous ways.

NO KINGS
Top 10 Rally Reminders
Lead with Love, Not Anger.
Focus your energy on what you stand for, not what you stand against. Anger fades;
compassion lasts.
Look Out for One Another.
Offer water, a smile, or friendly chat to someone nearby. Check on families, elders, and people with mobility needs.
Smile and Greet Others.
Say hello, wave, or share a word of encouragement. Small acts of friendliness build community trust and lower tension.
Celebrate Families and Kids.
Keep the atmosphere family-friendly, and invite children to join in with chants and songs-joyful ways to express civic pride.
Lift Your Voice with Positivity.
Joy is contagious. The more you smile, sing, and stay grounded, the safer and stronger everyone around you feels.
Keep It Clean and Respectful.
Leave our rally space as beautiful as you found it-or better. Treat it with respect, care, and gratitude for peace.
Make Your Sign Speak Peace.
Choose messages that uplift-creative, clever, values-based signs draw attention without aggression or profanity.
Be Mindful of Words & Tone.
Speak with kindness, even when disagreeing. Avoid insults, sarcasm, or chants that demean others.
Model Nonviolence in Every Action.
If confronted, breathe, stay calm, and step back. Do not engage or argue, alert a Guardian in an orange vest.
Carry Joy Beyond the Rally.
After the event, share stories, photos, and reflections that highlight unity and courage-show the world what peaceful power looks like.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 7h

This woman is incredibly strong; I’m so proud of her. People are getting so tired of this Shit!

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 6h

Check it out!

From the vault: Mike Johnson said he’d take a blowtorch to the ACA.

Here’s the thing… 45% of marketplace enrollees are Republicans. Cool! So he’s threatening to burn the GOP’s own base. 🔥
#TrumpsShutdownDragsOn

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 6h

"Mike Johnson is covering up for pedophiles. I won't stop saying it."

Sen. Ruben Gallego

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SaltyBitchables @saltybitchables.bsky.social · 6h

I don’t know how I missed this one but the Texas National Lard got recalled due to the nonstop ridicule from social media regarding their chunky physiques.

Keep up the great work resisters!
✊✊🏻✊🏽✊🏿
We are making a difference and they’re afraid! 🇺🇸

#Pinks #ProudBlue #GravySeals

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