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CAKE @thebandcake.bsky.social · 12h

The phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. #epstein

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🦋 Carmen G., PhD 🐸(🪖"Prima" to One)🌻 @tcrg2012.bsky.social · 23h

"It is imperative that we make it clear that war powers reside with Congress, not the president."

--- Rand Paul

#ONEV1
#Pinks 🌸
#Voices4Victory

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Sylvia Long @rabbitlong.bsky.social · 12h

I'm attending No Kings's event, “Mass Call: What's Next After No Kings?” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Mass Call: What's Next After No Kings? · No Kings

No Kings will be massive, powerful, and meaningful - but it won’t be the end of our work. Join movement leaders and fellow local activists after the big day to come together, celebrate what we accompl...

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 20h

A 60 second summary of some of the biggest and best sights from #NoKings Day.

Congratulations to every single organizer, volunteer and attendee👏

History.

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Libby Whittemore @libbage55.bsky.social · 18h

#BlueskyResistance #Voices4Victory #ProudBlue
Of all the photos and videos on social media, the ones showing massive crowds, hundreds of thousands of people in NYC, Boston, LA, DC, etc. … it’s this photo of little Highlands NC that does it for me.

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Democratic Women of South Orange County @dwsoc.bsky.social · 1d

We❤️🇺🇸 and our neighbors too! Hope is here. No Kings #Indivisible #NoKings @indivisible.org

Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 2d

SCOOP: No Kings organizers tell MeidasTouch that RSVPs for the "No Kings" rallies have more than doubled since Mike Johnson and Republicans started attacking them

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Sylvia Long @rabbitlong.bsky.social · 2d

I'm disappointed to see all the memes of McConnell's recent fall. Most are clever and maybe funny if they weren't so mean. Make no mistake-I despise the man! He has damaged our democracy in major ways. Still, making fun of an old guy falling down doesn't move the ball toward our goal in good way.

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Sylvia Long @rabbitlong.bsky.social · 2d

I'm attending Progressive Turnout Project's event, “Postcard Writing Rally” - sign up now to join me! #DemocracyForward www.mobilize.us/ptp/event/85...

Postcard Writing Rally · Progressive Turnout Project

Join us ahead of our final Oct 24 mailing date to celebrate the collective activism of our tens of thousands of volunteers who helped us send 10,572,000 postcards to voters in 2025! During this Y...

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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 3d

Arizonans who turn to SNAP to feed their families should not have to fear that their personal information will be swept into Trump’s mass surveillance agenda.

Full press release here: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 4d

Speaker Johnson, do your job and swear in Congresswoman Grijalva. Or I'll do mine, and Arizona will see you in court.

youtu.be/dRZ6MRvt4Jw?...

AG Mayes Demands Speaker Johnson Seat Rep. Grijalva | Laura Coates Live CNN

YouTube video by Arizona Attorney General's Office

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 4d

This line didn’t make sense the first time he said it, and it doesn’t make sense now.

The fact that they continue to demonize millions of patriotic Americans engaging in peaceful protest tells you everything you need to know about them.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Bessent: "No kings equals no paychecks"

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5d

Donald Trump thinks he’s all powerful. It’s up to us to remind him on October 18th that he’s not.

We will show him who really has the power in this country — and we will do it peacefully. nokings.org

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 6d

Living a moral life in an age of bullies requires collective action; it cannot be done alone. Each of us must organize and participate in a vast network of moral resistance. From this solidarity we will grow stronger. This is what our current moment requires.

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𝓥𝓲𝓻𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓲𝓪 𝓗𝓪𝓵𝓵 📎 @virginiahall32.bsky.social · 5d

Boom. 💥

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 5d

That's twenty-seven flat-out murders. That's twenty-seven lives taken without even a semblance of a legal justification under domestic or international law.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

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Democracy Action Network @democracyactionnet.bsky.social · 8d

“Have you ever notice how you can drive by the same trees or signs until you stop noticing them, until one disappears?”

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 10d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 9d

The Speaker of the House is telling the Fox News audience that a peaceful demonstration by Americans on the National Mall will actually be a gathering of organizations the administration has designated as violent terrorists.

Seems bad?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

Bacon: "The president was demanding her indictment 2 weeks ago and I think it really muddies the water. Normally, the president says out of this discussion, they let the attorney general and the process work. When you have a president ordering & demanding indictments, it will be used by the defense"

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Ben Raderstorf @raders.bsky.social · 12d

Texas National Guard troops arriving in Chicago (via ABC News)

Remember: These are not MAGA stormtroopers. These are everyday teachers and accountants who signed up to serve their country with their spare time. They're being used as political pawns by venal, un-American, draft-dodging president

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River_Tam @rivertam.bsky.social · 11d

Newsom is beside himself. Driving around downtown Bedminster begging (thru text) Trump's advisers to have Trump publicly threaten him.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 11d

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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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 11d

This Reuters headline. Oof.

Fascism isn't 'coming.' It's HERE.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13d

Imagine believing this. They’ve refused to expand Medicaid in Tennessee costing us $30 billion and counting

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Tita🧉 @titaveiga.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you, TrAmp, Brazil is grateful, after all China broke records in purchasing our soybeans and also increased its beef purchases by 50%, not to mention many other products. In addition, Brazil opened markets and expanded exports after the US tariffs.

Keep up the good work. 😉

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