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Rise, Resist, and Rebuild. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ @resiliencebarbie.bsky.social Β· May 22
They are LITERALLY following the Nazi playbook: "The Enabling Act of 1933 (German: ErmΓ€chtigungsgesetz) allow the Chancellor to override the checks/balances in the constitution & was a pivotal step in the transition from a democratic Weimar Republic to the totalitarian dictatorship of Nazi Germany"
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resiliencebarbie.bsky.social
Rise, Resist, and Rebuild. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ @resiliencebarbie.bsky.social Β· 6d
No, Trump is DESTROYING this country.
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Rise, Resist, and Rebuild. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ @resiliencebarbie.bsky.social Β· 12d
#portland
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Rise, Resist, and Rebuild. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ @resiliencebarbie.bsky.social Β· 14d
Pathetic, but true. #NoKings
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Rise, Resist, and Rebuild. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ @resiliencebarbie.bsky.social Β· 14d
YES!!! πŸ™ŒπŸ»

California announces coalition of Governors forming new alliance to protect public health from political interference

www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/15/c...
California announces coalition of Governors forming new alliance to protect public health from political interference | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social Β· 21d
I knew Fox News was theater. I just didn't realize it was a repertory theater that recycles actors for different roles.

You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social Β· 23d
Thanks, New Yorker
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Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social Β· 24d
Psychiatrists have joined other public health groups in calling for the removal of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary.

www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Psychiatrists call for RFK Jr. to be replaced as health secretary
Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.
www.npr.org
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com Β· 22d
Trump followed through on repeated threats and authorized hundreds of National Guard troops for deployment to Chicago Saturday, making it the fifth time the president has federalized state Guard troops against Democratic-led cities.
https://bit.ly/46QfL5v
Trump Authorizes 300 Guard Troops for Deployment in Chicago Over Governor’s Objections
Read more here.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov Β· 23d
BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.

While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth β€” this is the best big city in America.
Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row
Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.
www.choosechicago.com
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social Β· 23d
This has nothing to do with crime. This is an attempt to crush political dissent.

Never before, in our entire 250 year history, has the military or immigration agents been used like this. It's dystopian, illegal, and it should stop.
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Rise, Resist, and Rebuild. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ @resiliencebarbie.bsky.social Β· 26d
Every. Single. One.

While their healthcare is covered by their "public service."
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social Β· 26d
Even Marjorie Taylor Greene admitted the GOP could end the shutdown anytime they wanted, they control all the branches of government. Broken clock’s right twice a day.
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Rise, Resist, and Rebuild. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ @resiliencebarbie.bsky.social Β· 26d
Frighteningly true.
just-jack-1.bsky.social Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social Β· 26d
The chances of us even having another election, or an election where they honor the true results, appear to be dwindling by the day.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com Β· 26d
Federal agents hurled tear gas at people on a busy Logan Square street, outside a grocery store and near an elementary school.

Reckless, undertrained ICE hires are a danger to everyone. This is terrorism against US citizens.
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Rise, Resist, and Rebuild. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ @resiliencebarbie.bsky.social Β· 26d
And making up lies to do it.
ronfilipkowski.bsky.social Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social Β· 26d
He’s foaming at the mouth to go full Gestapo.
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taber @kvetch.gay Β· 26d
few things to note about this story:

- the batshit last bit, obvi;
- the Strib put a lot of bylines on this, which is good, but I would especially note that this story was fact checked by a Minnesota woman named MaryJo and my experience with such women suggests that they do not suffer bullshit
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Rise, Resist, and Rebuild. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ @resiliencebarbie.bsky.social Β· 26d
It's terrifying. Hegseth wants to turn the military on US citizens exercising their first amendment rights.
kvetch.gay taber @kvetch.gay Β· 26d
this is wild: while Stephen Miller's guy was in Minnesota for his uncle's funeral, somebody was able to see his entire phone and take pictures of his Signal group chats talking about military deployments to Portland, and brought them to the Strib (gift link: www.startribune.com/trump-offici...)
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Rise, Resist, and Rebuild. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ @resiliencebarbie.bsky.social Β· 26d
How is this not #politicalviolence? OH! Because it portrays violence against the left. That's apparently OK with this administration.
#gophypocrisy
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Rise, Resist, and Rebuild. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ @resiliencebarbie.bsky.social Β· 27d
Also a far better diet, more exercise ...
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Rise, Resist, and Rebuild. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ @resiliencebarbie.bsky.social Β· 28d
"Terrible things are happening outside. At any time of night and day, poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes." -Anne Frank

Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.
chicago.suntimes.com
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Rise, Resist, and Rebuild. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ @resiliencebarbie.bsky.social Β· 28d
The #GOP has shown they have no honor, integrity, or care for this country and democracy.

All they care about is power.

www.newsweek.com/bernie-sande...
Bernie Sanders issues warning ahead of midterm elections
Sanders has increased his warnings to Democrats and the public as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
www.newsweek.com
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social Β· 29d
Good morning.

The government is shut down because Trump wants to act like a king and steal from you.

Democrats have no obligation to support a budget that funds the destruction of our democracy - and DOUBLES health premiums to fund a tax cut for billionaires.
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social Β· 29d
Just naked and brazen corruption. All states represented by Democrats in the Senate.

Time to stiffen our spines and demand that we only fund a government that obeys the law.
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social Β· 29d
No need to be scared of him. The trend is clear - everyone outside of his hard base is abandoning him.
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