Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 22h

Click on Kim’s post to see the list of the countries who support Democracy and the USA No Kings Music Festivals!

1 1

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 22h

Get your Anti-Fascist costume now before they are all Sold Out! lol

2

Reposted

Freedom Writers Collaborative @fwcollaborative.bsky.social · 1d

Trump is selling cologne, sneakers & Bibles as president. WSJ reports companies spent $80M on projects benefiting the Trump family & presidential library since Jan. 2025, including a $40M documentary linked to Melania.
Destructive conflicts of interest.

Support our campaign to oppose MAGA extremists

dlvr.it

2 42 63

Reposted

Citizen Portal News Florida @citizenptnewsfl.bsky.social · 1d

Florida's Transparency website is revolutionizing how citizens access budget and financial data, making it easier than ever to hold government accountable.

Learn more here!

#FL #CitizenPortal #PublicDataAccess #GovernmentAccountability #FinancialTransparency

Committee hears demonstrations of Transparency Florida, state contract and financial-reporting tools

Officials from the governor’s office and the Department of Financial Services demonstrated the Transparency Florida website and related tools and described the committee’s draft Transparency Florida report, including user features, data coverage and training options.

citizenportal.ai

1

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 1d

The democracies of the World are on our side. Say yay to #NoKingsDay

Kim @kimcat44.bsky.social · 1d

Saturday Oct. 18
No Kings Day

darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 1d

1 1

Reposted

Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 1d

We’re suing the Social Security Administration for refusing to release records on widespread disruptions to essential benefits.

The gov't must be held accountable for degrading access to resources that 74 million Americans, especially seniors and people with disabilities, are entitled to.

7 130 470

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 2d

#NoKingsMusicFestival is nationwide. Over 10 million Americans expected. Spread the word!

2

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 2d

Posted this so you can be aware that you can be arrested in Florida now for getting too close…

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 2d

Click on photo for more information. #NoKings #MusicFestivals #PeacefulProtests #DemocracayDefenders #No2Fascism

1

Reposted

Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 2d

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KJW...

On October 18th, we say #NoKings

YouTube video by Home of the Brave

www.youtube.com

65 600 1.9K

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 2d

The ‘Halo Law’ establishes a 25-foot buffer zone around officers & first responders, making it illegal to harass, threaten or impede them while they perform their official duties. 2 Jacksonville women have been charged with violating the buffer zone. Face a fine, misdemeanor & up to 60 days in jail.

arrest.legal

1 1

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 3d

People who #LoveAmerica and want to #ProtectDemocracy and #UpholdTheConstitution are not radical, left-wing lunatics. MAGA Mike is so out of touch with the Majority of the American people. October 18th is a nationwide #MusicFestival

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 3d

The House speaker is blaming the Republican-led government shutdown on Americans protesting Donald Trump. trib.al/7wSwkPh

Make that make sense.

Mike Johnson Blames Shutdown on “No Kings” Protest in Absurd Rant

The House speaker is blaming the Republican-led government shutdown on Americans protesting Donald Trump. Make that make sense.

trib.al

2 1

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 3d

This is the only RFK we should be listening to:

1 1

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 3d

#PureEvil

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 5d

Not one single Republican…. Remember in November, Veterans!

Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 6d

Only 10 senators voted for Bernie Sanders's amendment to reduce the Pentagon budget by 10% and instead expand veteran dental care:

Baldwin (D-WI)
Markey (D-MA)
Merkley (D-OR)
Murphy (D-CT)
Sanders (I-VT)
Smith (D-MN)
Van Hollen (D-MD)
Warren (D-MA)
Welch (D-VT)
Wyden (D-OR)

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 5d

She won because she wants to promote democracy, not destroy it!

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 5d

Breaking News: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, for her work promoting democracy.

María Corina Machado Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize: Live Updates and Video

The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised “her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.”

nyti.ms

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 5d

Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize!

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 5d

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 6d

#25thAmendment

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 10d

How’s this? JD and his buddies… can you guess who they are? Hint: Montana.

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 10d

And may 3 of my friends who died in Vietnam rest in peace. #CaptainBoneSpurs hasn’t got a clue what it means to sacrifice your life for your country. His presidency on #OneBigGrift

9

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 10d

#Epstein is NOT a red herring.

1 1

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 10d

If anything’s “red”, it’s him as well as the entire regime.

2

sarasotablue.bsky.social @sarasotablue.bsky.social · 10d

Exactly!

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 10d

Using massive Medicaid and Medicare fraud.

1