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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 17m

The point of these protests over time is that in order for something like a mass collective action to work, it actually has to be "mass". These protests are helping to move people from fence-sitters to participants. Unless you *know* critical mass will strike, a strike won't work. Gotta build it 1st

Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 28m

When folks say, "protest won't stop X from happening," I remind them that's not really what they're for. For me, the most important effect of these protests is seeing how many people agree something's wrong. That's even more important in rural areas where you might assume everyone likes Trump still.

Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 4h

Looks like that exploit has gotten patched, so anyone using WhatsApp needs to make sure they're on the latest version BUT I would recommend people stop using WhatsApp because it's owned by Meta.

dailysecurityreview.com/cyber-securi...

WhatsApp Patches Zero-Day Flaw Exploited by Paragon Spyware - Cybersecurity

WhatsApp patched a zero-day flaw exploited by Paragon spyware, targeting journalists and activists. Learn about the vulnerability and its implications for cybersecurity.

dailysecurityreview.com

Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 9h

Sure thing! There are more of us than the tyrants and they have to play whack-a-mole trying to quash us. For every tracking app they remove, for every protest they decry, more will spring up in their place. With a diversity of tactics and standing together, we'll get through this. ✊🏴🚩🇺🇸

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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 9h

Gentle reminder that folks should start neighborhood groups on something like Signal. It's encrypted and not owned by any of the sycophantic tech co's. Here's a good video on how you can reach out to your neighbors to build community and mutual aid: www.youtube.com/shorts/3IMPT...

I started a neighborhood support group on Signal (And you can too)

YouTube video by SquidTips

www.youtube.com

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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 9h

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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 10h

4/ And for anyone who likes that quote, "If voting mattered, they wouldn't let you do it" - why do you think they're trying so hard to take it away, then, eh?
Voting is the least effective thing you can do, but that doesn't mean it's INeffective. You should vote, then get out in your community. 😤✊

Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 10h

3/ Many people - especially poor, old, and rural - lack or have lost their documents and there are fees, time, and bureaucracy associated with replacement.
Protect the franchise! Make your voice heard! More info from @seattleindivisible.bsky.social : seattleindivisible.com/daily-action...

Push back against the Election Assistance Commission requiring ID to vote AND Don't forget No Kings Oct 18th! - Seattle Indivisible

OFFICIAL DAILY ACTION FOR Monday, October 13, 2025 Comment on the Election Assistance Commission proposal re ID & voting (due October 20th) The Election Assistance Commission is considering a proposal...

seattleindivisible.com

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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 10h

2/ That's by design. Because voter fraud is so low, this would end up blocking more US Citizens - of many backgrounds, even some Republicans - from the franchise. At a time where the Trump admin is illegally dismantling gvmt and mislabeling dissent as terrorism, it would be even worse.

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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 10h

1/ You have until October 20th to comment against Stephen Miller's "America First Legal" and their petition to require a passport or Real ID to vote nationwide.
www.regulations.gov/document/EAC...
Voter fraud is < 0.0001%. This'd only make it harder for citizens without ID to vote - nothing more.

Regulations.gov

www.regulations.gov

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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 11h

And in case anyone wants to read the other side of his "cancellation", here's an archive of the thread from Birkbeck Students Anti-Racist Network: web.archive.org/web/20210523...

After Shaun's meticulous tear-down of "The War on Science", I'm even more skeptical when profs say "I was cancelled".

web.archive.org

Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 20h

Dear Washington, we have the second most regressive tax system in the nation and it's because our Constitution won't let us do progressive income tax. If you don't like being taxed at a higher rate than software devs like me, you gotta speak up! Sales tax is the literal worst option. Amend it!

Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 20h

The dumbest part about this is many projects have funding going to Trump voting districts, and some cross state lines into "red" states. The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub was headed for red counties in WA, OR, and MT.
Obvi not the first example of this, but I keep hoping it'll wake some folks up.

Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 1d

Going all the way to the top and walking down the spiral stacks is my favorite part.

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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 1d

9/ He wanted *every* child to feel welcome in the neighborhood.

continued here: propagandahat.substack.com/p/in-memoriam

Remember: when you're scared, look for the helpers. You'll always find people helping. And if you're able, BE one of the helpers.

I like you just the way you are. 143 🤟

Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 1d

8/ His kindness was formed in his childhood. His parents, especially his mother, were incredibly generous with their wealth and set that example of charity for him. But he was also bullied as a child and knew how awful that felt and wanted no one else to feel that.

He wanted NO ONE to feel that.

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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 1d

7/ I liked it so much I bought the book and pulled out a highlighter. It’s basically going to be like a gospel where, instead of the words being red to indicate those are the ones Jesus said, it will be yellow highlight for anything Mr. Rogers said.

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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 1d

6/ was Fred Rogers.

Last month, I listened to “The Good Neighbor” by Maxwell King. It’s the biography of Fred Rogers and y’all...he was SUCH a kind man. Positive masculinity embodied. If you want to be reminded how impactful kindness - and inclusion - is, I cannot recommend this book more highly.

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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 1d

5/ A man who congress honored shortly after his death by passing a resolution memorializing his life, achievements, and positive impact on the world.
That man…

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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 1d

4/ A man whose words were so dangerous that people called for his cancellation and have attempted to re-frame him as detrimental to the youth since his death.
A man whose birthday is recognized and celebrated as a day to remember his legacy and try to emulate it in his honor.

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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 1d

3/ in congress and the presidency.
A man who received the highest US civilian honor: the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
A man whose influence caused rumors to swirl that he wasn’t actually sincere in his public persona, that he was a different person in private and it was just a way to get rich.

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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 1d

2/ and around the world.
A man who listened to young people, answered their questions, and engaged with them respectfully, on their level.
A man who was secure in his masculinity.
A man who, through his own example, encouraged all of us to be better.
A man whose reach even influenced politicians

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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 1d

From an essay I wrote (includes an #antifascistBookclub recommendation):

"In Memoriam, or: about what happened last month..."

1/ A great American hero is dead.
He was a man whose deeply-held Christian faith informed how he spoke to millions of young people in America

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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 2d

No car? No problem! I've turned my bike into a propaganda mobile. Making good use of the mail from a Seattle for @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social .
I 🚴Wilson for Mayor!

(Okay, I do have a car, but I drive it like once a month so it's not good for propagandizing)

A close up of the back of my bike. It has a pride flag, a trans pride flag, a bumper sticker that says "bikes not bombs" and a mailer with a photo of Katie Wilson talking with two masc-presenting folks that says "Katie Wilson for Seattle Mayor"

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Propaganda Hat @propagandahat.bsky.social · 2d

Fwiw only one country in Washington, Franklin, has dominion machine(s): www.sos.wa.gov/elections/da...

Voting Systems by County | WA Secretary of State

www.sos.wa.gov

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