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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 20h

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If you go to some federal websites right now, this is what you see.

I also heard they are playing something similar at airports.

So illegal bc of the Hatch Act but also CRZY

But don't call it fascism. 👇

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

“YOU hit HER.”

CHICAGO - Trump’s ICE goons ram into a passing car after snatching someone, then brutally drag the female driver of the car they hit out of her car with guns drawn and arrest her too. (Her brother says she’s a citizen)

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 1d

Hitler wanted to do the same in Berlin and then rename all of Europe Germania.

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 1d

Americans have been telling themselves they will not live on their knees for generations going back to our Founding.

We’re gonna be testing that claim in the coming months.

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 2d

This is a direct link to No Kings rallies next Saturday the 18th across America.

Use it to find the one you are going to.

We need everyone to show up AND RT the link and post it in non political digital spaces.

It’s now our never, folks!!!

nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

nokings.org

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 2d

It took Hitler 3 months to remake the opposition into a terrorist threat so they could use the power of the state to crush all opposition.

It’s taking Trump longer, but here it comes👇

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 2d

I’m guessing all the kids Kirk said were collateral damage for his gun rights at the gates of heaven.

Right Wing Watch @rightwingwatch.bsky.social · 3d

A tearful Kim Robinson reports that God showed her that Charlie Kirk was rewarded with a horse ranch in Heaven and she saw "Charlie riding on a horse, with Jesus."

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 2d

Ds were pushing to release the files. The Rs fought against it. They just voted on party lines, so they're prob told to do this. So what the fuck's in there, man?

The gov shut down right now. If they get back, this is the first thing on the docket, and that's sort of what's holding them back

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 3d

🚨🚨🚨As Rutgers professor and anti-fascist researcher @Mark__Bray and his family tried to escape death threats, they found their tickets to Spain had been cancelled at their gate at Newark airport. apple.news/At9zbVrllRta...

US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport — Guardian US

Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was informed at boarding gate that his trip was cancelled

apple.news

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 4d

🚨🚨 political violence alert!!! 👇👇👇

Unearthed audio of Virginia GOP candidate Winsome Earle-Sears on abortion:

"Murder is murder, and one day it's gonna be your turn"

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 5d

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What Russ Vought Is Doing Right Now:

Project 2025 Architect is Spending his Shutdown Destroying Your Government

With half of Project 2025 implemented, what is its architect turned Director of OMB coming for over the shutdown?

Find out (free) and then RP! open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...

What Russ Vought Is Doing Right Now:

Project 2025 Architect is Spending his Shutdown Destroying Your Government

open.substack.com

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 4d

Country legend Zach Bryan has released a song that puts country over his own bank account.

The backlash from country fans will be massive- they’ll force him off country radio like they did to the Dixie Chicks but he doesn’t need radio access anymore

American hero 🇺🇸

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 4d

Google Dixie chicks not ready to make nice doc

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 4d

Country legend Zach Bryan has released a song that puts country over his own bank account.

The backlash from country fans will be massive- they’ll force him off country radio like they did to the Dixie Chicks but he doesn’t need radio access anymore

American hero 🇺🇸

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 5d

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What Russ Vought Is Doing Right Now:

Project 2025 Architect is Spending his Shutdown Destroying Your Government

With half of Project 2025 implemented, what is its architect turned Director of OMB coming for over the shutdown?

Find out (free) and then RP! open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...

What Russ Vought Is Doing Right Now:

Project 2025 Architect is Spending his Shutdown Destroying Your Government

open.substack.com

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 5d

This is America
Episode 27: The F-Word

This week, why we shouldn’t be afraid of using the other F-word: fascism, especially as the Right shatters political norms, turns citizens into public enemies, and politicizes the military.
open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...

This is America

Episode 27: The F-Word

open.substack.com

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 5d

I’m super jazzed that @amymcgrath.bsky.social is going to run for the OPEN senate seat in Kentucky and that we’ll still have a strong candidate for this race!!!

McConnells record is so bad even KY Rs hate him.

McGrath says you’re not done fighting, and neither is she.

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 6d

If you remove Stephen Miller and we’ll force Jay Jones out.

Deal???

You go first, you moral crusaders

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 6d

NC circuit court judge who blocked DOJ from getting the state’s voting data has had her house out in the middle of nowhere burn down.

Her family was home and had to jump from windows.

Don’t wait for investigation: do what maga does: make assumptions and cast a wide net

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 6d

Nicely done

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Blue Freedom Quest 💙🌊💙🌊 @bluefreedomquest.bsky.social · 6d

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 6d

🧵Violence for Me, But Not for Thee

Stephen Miller is a master of violent rhetoric

WhenMiller speaks, he speaks from inside the machine. And lately, he’s been preaching something that sounds less like democracy and more like violent vengeance. open.substack.com/pub/thecycle...

Violence for Me, But Not for Thee

White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller is a master of violent rhetoric

open.substack.com

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 7d

This is from Stephen Millers cousin and this is also why as a quasi-expert on the Holocaust I give Miller 0 quarter for being Jewish.

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 8d

I’ve been a Duck fan for over 20 years.

I did my PhD at UGA and went to some of their games and so I personally know how much this will hurt them.

Which is why I’m posting it

Bc I’m an asshole

(also it shows that seemingly impossible things can happen)

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 9d

You are so disingenuous that I’m going to give you the honor of blocking you. You have to be next level insufferable to get that. Even my maga trolls don’t make it. You’re finally a winner!!!

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