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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

The trailblazing transgender rights activist Miss Major has passed away at the age of 78.

Miss Major was a lifelong organizer and participant in the ballroom scene. She took part in the 1969 Stonewall Riots and was injured by the police — but she kept fighting.

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Laura Fitton she/her @pistachio.bsky.social · 1d

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Laura Fitton she/her @pistachio.bsky.social · 1d

ok but which Diane Keaton movie are we all watching for girls night in?

www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...

Diane Keaton: 10 Essential Movies

From 'The Godfather' to 'Something's Gotta Give,' these were the roles that established Diane Keaton as one of the movies' greatest modern-day actors.

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WRI Climate @wriclimate.bsky.social · 2d

🚲🥗🚗 Small choices matter, but big change happens when systems support them.

WRI Climate ranked 19 climate-friendly behaviors to show which ones cut the most emissions and why policies & businesses must make them accessible.

See the list 👉 bit.ly/4q0pWvC

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24d

People are constantly asking me — what can I do? Here are five, practical next steps you can take to make a difference. https://youtu.be/8W-lVRQQGtI?feature=shared

Five Ways to Fight Trump's Fascism

Robert Reich

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 3d

The RIFs that began Friday will reportedly cut 65% of CISA’s 2,540 employees, one of the dumbest and most dangerous moves imaginable. CISA defends the nation’s cyber and critical infrastructure. Destroying it now only makes sense if you’re afraid of election integrity.

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 3d

If anyone knows anyone at Boston Passport Agency or really anyone who can assist and intervene, please do so. If you yourself work at a passport agency, please let me know and I'll happily DM you and share more.

I'm trying my best not to crash out, but I'm very close to doing so. HELP ME PLEASE.

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Laura Fitton she/her @pistachio.bsky.social · 3d

i’m so sorry Anna! I don’t think any airline allows travel with less than 6 months left on a passport

looks like there are normal passport services at the Fort Point post office on Sundays but they can’t do expedited

BPA can but is closed weekends & Federal Holidays

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 3d

Exactly.

Emily Galvin-Almanza @galvinalmanza.bsky.social · 4d

Seriously, Judges *do no do things like this*

They don't give their opinion to the media

They don't criticize how SCOTUS works

This is them breaking the emergency glass, folks
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders

www.nytimes.com

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 3d

This is what it looks like when your community stands up.

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Laura Fitton she/her @pistachio.bsky.social · 3d

they font wonder why - they lie

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LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 @longtimehistory.bsky.social · 3d

ICE drag girl out of car & body slam her to ground—then pin her face down & kneel on her neck.

"I'm 15!" she cries out. "I'm not resisting!"

Agents have now asked multiple area housing associations to unlock main doors—so they can go door to door.

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

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Radio Free America @radiofreeflorida.bsky.social · 3d

#RadioFreeAmerica

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 3d

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d

On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.

I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.

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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 6d

This is the lesson of 2025

Quinta Jurecic @qjurecic.bsky.social · 6d

he's going to come after you either way, so you might as well act with integrity

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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · 6d

Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE

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Laura Fitton she/her @pistachio.bsky.social · 7d

Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 7d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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flipinidaho @flipinidaho.bsky.social · 8d

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The building is in a 27 million dollar foreclosure filed by Wells Fargo. The next day, Wells Fargo filed an emergency motion for receivership. The fascist regime kindly emptied the building for donor Wells Fargo.

Federal Agents Storm South Shore Building, Detaining Families and Children

Families were woken by flashbangs and helicopters as hundreds of federal agents raided their homes. Days later, neighbors are still searching for the missing.

southsideweekly.com

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TheSpinMD @mikemaney.bsky.social · 8d

Surround yourself with humans who make you and the world around you better.

Humans who care deeply about doing the right thing.

Humans who nudge you back when your words don’t match your intent.

Humans who show up for you and others.

Humans you never want to disappoint.

Be that human in return.

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Laura Fitton she/her @pistachio.bsky.social · 8d

this is literally why Elon did what he did to Twitter

Dismantled power structures on the left and amplified them on the right

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 8d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

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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Rachel Happe @rhappe.bsky.social · 8d

I am so impressed by the nonviolent protesting in L.A., D.C., Portland, and Chicago - and across the entire country.

We are being baited - by our own government 🤯 - into reacting in violence and it has not happened except, perhaps, at an individual level.

That is powerful - well done us 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 8d

This weekend, I went to a talk on what true nonviolence can accomplish— about how using your voice while refusing to stoop to their level come what may has changed the trajectory of nations.

It’s for exactly this ⬇️ reason. It makes totally plain who the enemy is no matter the propaganda.

Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 8d

We’re in a moment now where it would be worth people taking three hours to watch Gandhi, particularly the scene of the salt march. There is value to making the brutality of your opponent so plain as day that no one can argue with it. The clarity of that brought down an empire

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 10d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Laura Fitton she/her @pistachio.bsky.social · 10d

love these mermaids and the swimming we do!!

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