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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 17h

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The first amendment has taken a huge blow today. #firstamendment #Trumpisadictator #authoritarianism

Urgent Evening News Update

Pete Hegseth just kicked out the entire Pentagon press corps. A dark day for the United States of America.

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 1d

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Thank you to the supports that have stood up and said NO to fascists, authoritarian propaganda. Call on your local airport to do the same! #GetOurDemocracyBack #MAGA #Trump

They Ordered Propaganda. Airports Said No.

American airports are holding the line for Democracy against the Trump propaganda machine. 🔥 Let's help by sharing these awesome videos! 🔥

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 2d

Here you go for a smile and a boost to your fight for democracy! Thank you #colbert Thank you #Portland Thank each of you who go out there everyday and say no to #Trump #MAGA #ICE #Fascism #Authoritarianism Let’s here for the #frogs 🐸

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 3d

With all due respect, I fully understand where we are. You do not have to preach to me. If you have ideas as to how to accomplish what we need to do put them forward here - otherwise my feed is not for you.

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 3d

Everyone should be an educated voter -

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 4d

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Important info

The Bold Tradition of American Resistance: The Rebellion Lives

Part II: From the streets to the ballot box, from courage whispered to justice shouted—our story of defiance continues. Read it and reignite the fire.

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DemCast USA @demcast.com · 5d

Before you hit the streets- join the know your rights, protest safety, and de-escalation training on 10/15/25 at 7 PM ET.

Together, let’s send a clear message: the people will not be silenced. act.aclu.org/a/no-kings-k...

No Kings: Protest Safety, Know Your Rights & De-Escalation Training 10/15

I'm attending this event - sign up now to join me!

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 5d

Oh… this says it all..

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5d

CARTOON OF THE DAY

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 5d

So, the grifter extraordinaire, sexual predator, convicted felon, and liar who supports heroin-addled RFK Jr.’s dangerous, unscientific propaganda just got double vaxxed.
Show this to every MAGA fool who claims vaccines aren’t safe.
@underthedesknews.bsky.social

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 5d

We see it. We see those who are advancing it. We are fighting it. Everyday.

Democracy Action Network @democracyactionnet.bsky.social · 5d

Historians sometimes say that when societies are descending into fascism, it can be hard for the people to notice it in real time. Well, historians of the future, I’m here to tell you: We are noticing. Millions of us are noticing. And we are horrified and enraged.

Memo to Future Historians: This Is Fascism, and Millions of Us See It

From Chicago to Portland, James Comey to Letitia James, and so much else—this is no longer America.

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 6d

Saturday, October 18!!

A Day we Stand Up and Take Our Democracy Back!!

Join in and reject authoritarianism, fascism and strongman politics at www.mobilize.us/nokings/

No Kings, No Crowns, No Thrones.

We're taking back our country! #NoKings social.demcast.com/s/RuCxs315

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 7d

Here’s an easy way to fight back this #BannedBooksWeek
Join Authors Against Book Bans + Little Free Library to flood communities with banned and challenged books! Drop one in your local Little Free Library, snap a pic or video, and tag us. Let’s fill the shelves with freedom.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 7d

Mabel & I hope all our fellow Californians vote YES on Prop. 50!

#FightFireWithFire

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 7d

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It’s banned book week and with all we are facing in this country, it’s more important than ever to stand up for free speech. Take a look at some of the things you can do to bring the consequences of banning books to light! #BannedBooksWeek

Once Upon a Banned Book

When books are banned, freedom is stifled. Let's celebrate knowledge and reading while defending resistance!

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 7d

FLORIDA VOTERS!

TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 8d

ATTENTION FLORIDIANS ‼️

If you got a new ID on or after July 31, 2024—you need to update your voter registration with your new ID number ASAP!

📢 www.wctv.tv/2025/10/03/n...

#DCFL

New driver’s licenses could cause voting problems in Florida, unless you update your registration

Since July 2024, Floridians renewing or replacing their driver licenses have been issued new, randomized ID numbers.

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 7d

This scares the hell out of me. What kind of a country have we become? Mean, cruel, too lazy or too uneducated to stand up for our democracy? Nearly 40% of Americans believe the US military should be turned on its own people? That 40% aren’t American. They may be MAGA but they ARE NOT Americans.

KSlatteryResist @kslatteryresist.bsky.social · 8d

Nearly 60% of Americans don’t want troops deployed to our cities without the presence of external threats. Trump’s ICE and military actions in several USA cities are NOT popular #Voices4Victory #ProudBlue

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KSlatteryResist @kslatteryresist.bsky.social · 8d

Seattle Mayor signs 2 executive orders today to safeguard local control over law enforcement resources and protect immigrant communities from masked and unidentified Federal agents #DefundICE #Voices4Victory #ProudBlue

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Seattle mayor to sign orders to counter federal troop deployment, ICE actions

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is set to sign two executive orders Wednesday morning in response to President Trump's federal immigration policies.

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 7d

It’s important that these words be said and that people listen to them - she won’t - Trump’s MAGA won’t - but the rest of us can and should listen and rise up to tell MAGA no.

TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 8d

Chris Murphy, the ranking member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, served a brutally honest #CupOfJoe to Cosplay Barbie, aka, Kristi Noem at a hearing on the administration’s fiscal 2026 budget. 💥

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 7d

Can @govpritzker.illinois.gov ask the IL National Guard to now stand up for its own people now that Trump/MAGA/authoritarians have federalized them?

Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 8d

Thus far, ICE and CBP in the Chicago region killed an immigrant

Shot a woman 5 times-after allegedly taunting her, saying “Do something, b****”

And shot a priest-who wasn’t remotely a threat-in the head

So when does Governor Pritzker deploy the National Guard to protect citizens from these thugs

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Dani M. ❌👑 @danielleloveswords.bsky.social · 8d

Anti-voter advocates are trying to implement the SAVE Act through the Election Assistance Commission.

A chorus of the anti-voter rank and file is voicing their support for this move on the comments page. Don’t let them go unopposed!

Submit your comment now!

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A Thing You Can Do Right Now To Help Protect The Right To Vote

The U.S.

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you @drdind.bsky.social for this!! Sharing!

DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 8d

The Nobel Prizes, 5 of 6 having so far gone to US based scientists, are a reminder of why we must stand up for science against this horrid administration. Here are some great Scientist Activists to follow.

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