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Malcolm & Baby Dog @malcolmandbabydog.bsky.social · 8h

Friends! I am going to have to say it: Cleo is officially NAUGHTY. She has boundless energy, and very rarely sleeps. She prowls around the house looking for trouble! Yesterday she knocked a whole vase of flowers over! Here she is with a gift ribbon that she found from somewhere. She never stops! 😹

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 1d

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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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 22h

“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 · 1d

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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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 15h

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MSNBC host Rachel Maddow on producing new documentary ‘Andrew Young: The Dirty Work’

Ahead of the debut of the documentary “Andrew Young: The Dirty Work,” Emmy-winning MSNBC host and executive producer Rachel Maddow joined Rose Scott on “Closer Look” to talk about the project.

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 17h

1/ The first excerpt of Virginia Giuffre's posthumus memoir is out and it is gutting: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

‘Prince Andrew believed having sex with me was his birthright’: Virginia Giuffre on her abuse at the hands of Epstein, Maxwell and the king’s brother

In an extract from her posthumous memoir, Virginia Roberts Giuffre remembers the day an ‘apex predator’ recruited her from Mar-a-Lago, aged just 16; how she was trafficked to a succession of wealthy a...

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Rebba.bsky.social @rebba.bsky.social · 16h

No King's Day!
Here we go!! 🗽⚖️🇺🇸

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Shooti @bambooshooti.bsky.social · 17h

The election to retain Pennsylvania's three Democratic Supreme Court Justices is one of the most critical this year. Repubs have spent millions trying to oust them. Vote YES to retain judges who will respect the constitution.

Vote YES! Retain All Three Democrats
on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Graphic supporting the re-election of Kevin M. Dougherty, Christine Donohue and David N. Wecht on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Election Nov. 4, 2025.

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SilverAdie Art @silveradie-art.bsky.social · 3d

JD Vance #JDVance

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Jaye @jaybird54.bsky.social · 18h

Thanks so much to @hopeful66.bsky.social for everything you do! We are so very grateful for how you lead and inspire our community.

hopeful66 @hopeful66.bsky.social · 18h

go.bsky.app/T9C8PBB

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scha·den·freu·de @blisterpearl.bsky.social · 15h

Are YOU ready for Saturday? 🐸
nokings.org

2 a.m.-"Someone is at your door" notification.
2:08:07 AM

FROG SMILING INTO THE CAMERA

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Melinda-wvu @melinda-wvu.bsky.social · 14h

To: GOP & ICE

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Teri G @terilg.bsky.social · 16h

When a picture says a thousand words…

#TrumpsShutdownDragsOn

When a picture says a thousand words…

Photo of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson biting his lip

#TrumpsShutdownDragsOn

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Chris Klitzing 🦋🇨🇦🇺🇦 @hosea6.bsky.social · 14h

Had trump been in office during WW2 the U.S would have stayed home during the war.

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Man In The High Castle 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🗞️⚖️📚🤬 @davek67.bsky.social · 16h

🚨⚖️📚Trump’s DOJ tried to label Antifa—a decentralized movement born from resistance to the Nazis—as a terrorist organization.
Anti-fascist scholar Mark Bray was doxxed, threatened, and fled the U.S. after being stopped and interrogated by federal agents.
They’re not fighting fascists—they are them.

Anti-Fascism Scholar Flees U.S. Amid Trump's "Antifa" Fearmongering

YouTube video by Democracy Now!

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Ricki @simplycommonsense.bsky.social · 17h

Congratulations Mexico City - I hope Spain is watching.

WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS?!!!! @the13thpanther.bsky.social · 18h

While some countries are civilizing, America is going back to slavery days.

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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 14h

“Those in attendance couldn’t hold back sarcastic laughter, disgruntled groans and tears of heartbreak as the story unfolded. After one of the closing scenes of a librarian being told she is a hero, the audience stood in unison to applaud.” @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

Movie shares the impact on librarians after a Texas lawmaker targeted 849 books

After premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, Kim Snyder’s new documentary made waves with the Texas Theatre audience Tuesday night.

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 14h

Trump: So many of you have been really generous. I mean, a couple of you are sitting here saying, 'Sir, would $25 million be appropriate?' I said, 'I'll take it'

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MErlin @merlinmm.bsky.social · 14h

When Marcie puts you in one of her Starter Packs, it is a great honor and it implies a Humble TRUST that you will embrace these friends and do no harm. Thanks for including me in yours! 🙏

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Thank You! @mlipsitt.bsky.social
You are a true 🦋 friend, and resist leader!

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 19h

"The revelation comes a day after POLITICO reported on an explosive Telegram group chat in which Young Republican group leaders traded racial epithets, joked about the Holocaust and praised Adolf Hitler." www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 15h

Everybody on the streets on Saturday for #NoKings protest!
October 18. Find an event and join. Whimsical, fun costumes are great.
Ridicule ICE and MAGA.😊🐸
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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John Lehman 🇨🇦 @johnlehman.bsky.social · 21h

A woman gets duly elected by the people and the government refuses to allow her to do her job.

What the hell is going on in the US? What a shit government system you have there. It's an incredible mess.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 14h

Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the federal shutdown offers evidence that her agency is “unnecessary.”

Advocates say firings at the U.S. Department of Education threaten to disrupt the flow of federal money to America’s schools. https://to.pbs.org/4n7sBRx

McMahon says shutdown shows Education Department isn’t needed

Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the federal shutdown offers evidence that her agency is “unnecessary.”

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G Albrecht @mscdgrad.bsky.social · 14h

This post is meant for my fellow Coloradan's who will be attending Denver's No Kings rally. Only 5000 last time? We need 10 times that many. And people with other issues, please join us. We have to get over this hurdle before any other issue gets solved. Glad I'll be home to attend. And raise hell.

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Kepano Kolohe @alala55.bsky.social · 15h

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lesterbooboo.bsky.social @lesterbooboo.bsky.social · 14h

Exactly. A lot of republicans around the country are about find out “you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone” and who you vote for can have devastating consequences or FAFO. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16h

Reminder that any political party trying to make it harder to vote is sending a clear message: they can't win on their ideas alone.

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