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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 4h

#MorningVibe

There are good things happening all over. You might just have to look. Check out Health in the Hood, a Miami-based nonprofit that connects food-insecure communities to nutritious food and healthier lifestyles. healthinthehood.org

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 5h

Sunday's here, w a very welcome chance to pause, take a break & refuel.

Here's some good, uplifting food for your mind from HowToResist. It has a summary of how people are fighting back, as well as some pointers on where/how to get involved on a grassroots level & add your power to the resistance.

💌 Good News from the Resistance, October 5-11, 2025

Welcome to How to Resist, a blueprint for resistance based on nonviolence, mutual aid, and community building for ordinary people who want to save democracy.

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 19h

Laugh at the Republicans' latest ridiculous attempts at the "SQUIRREL!" method of deflecting attention from their abuse of the country's ppl & resources.

Then, sign up to join a #NoKings event on Oct 18. Find an event near you: nokings.org

Pissbaby Republicans Freaking Out Over Upcoming No Kings Rallies

Soros! Paid protesters! And other cliches.

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 1d

“Comely Reader! I suggest we all start wearing the paper clip. Subtler than a red hat, more powerful as a CONNECTION,” @ejeancarroll.bsky.social
wrote, explaining they were also worn during World War II as a sign of resistance against the Nazis.

#PaperClipCampaign

Join Us: Paper Clip Protest
Let's all start wearing paper clips.
During World War Il, people wore paper clips as a powerful symbol of resistance against the Nazis.
Norwegian teachers and students attached them to their lapels, symbolizing solidarity that connected them just like paper clips hold papers together.
Today, we wear the paper clip for the same purpose. It acts as a quiet yet strong signal to others that we are united, that we oppose the takeover of our country by a petty tyrant, and that we are standing firm against the destruction of our democracy.
Wherever you go, when you see a paper clip on someone's lapel, you'll know you have an ally.

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Jane Voter @janevoter2018.bsky.social · 23h

Stephen Miller Says Trump has “Plenary Authority”. He does not. Plenary authority means ultimate authority that doesn’t answer to anyone else. Our Constitution provides for checks and balances so that no one would have that kind of authority.

Join a NO KINGS protest on Oct 18th. Mobilize.us

Stephen Miller Says Trump Has 'Plenary Authority'

YouTube video by HuffPost

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 1d

Fighting back against injustice is a long-standing American tradition.

Refresh your memory abt those who came before us, & strengthen your resolve to take your place in history & fight back against the many injustices we are seeing.

(One step to take: Join a #NoKings event on Oct 18. nokings.org )

The Bold Tradition of American Resistance, Part II: The Rebellion Lives

From the streets to the ballot box, from whispers to marches—our legacy of resistance is alive. Read, remember, and take your place in it.

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 1d

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ICE abducted a 15-year-old autistic boy during a bathroom break and kept him hidden for nearly a week.
His mother thought he was missing. Even local police couldn’t find him because ICE never told anyone they had him.

He was selling fruit with his mom when he asked to use the restroom.

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 1d

Listen to Robert De Niro “King Donald The First. F*ck that.”

October 18, aawe RISE to say #NoKings

LFG! social.demcast.com/s/VXbu4Vbe

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 1d

Trump & MAGA are rigging elections to stay in power by stealing congressional seats in TX & other GOP states.

Californians are rallying behind Prop 50 to counter Trump’s cheating.

Let's stay alert & defend democracy!

Vote #YesOnProp50 today & return your ballot ASAP (latest by Nov 4).

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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 1d

Seriously, @nytimes.com ? Participating in the raid on Iran? Blowing up Venezuelan and Columbian boats? This is peacemaking abroad? Do better.

Ny times headline:

The Trump Split Screen: A Peacemaker Abroad, a Retribution Campaign at Home

President Trump’s dueling personas were on display this week, providing endless ammunition to his allies and his enemies alike.

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 1d

Acceso a salud para todos significa bienestar para nuestras familias. Mikie Sherrill lucha para que la atención médica sea accesible y justa. Vota este 4 de noviembre.

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BeSeriousUSA 🐝 @beserioususa.bsky.social · 1d

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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 🟦🟧Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 1d

When masked secret police are crashing into cars & violently pulling women out & beating them to a pulp with no warrant, answering to no one, this isn't democracy!

We have 1 chance to retake power—Prop 50!

If you care about our country, VOLUNTEER or DONATE.

WE NEED YOU!
(Anyone can volunteer)🧵

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Dani M. ❌👑 @danielleloveswords.bsky.social · 1d

Somebody call a physical therapist. Johnson definitely pulled something in his shoulder with this reach.

While he recovers, #NoKings is gearing up for what we hope will be the largest peaceful protest in history.

8 days to go! We are NOT backing down!

social.demcast.com/s/b925iavF

Find An Event Near You

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 1d

Oooh, watch out for the scary antifa animal crossing in war ravaged Portland 😂

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🇨🇦marciebp🇲🇽 @marciebp.bsky.social · 1d

Another vote for Democracy. California-make sure to vote YES on Prop 50.

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Brian Cardone @cardonebrian.bsky.social · 1d

This is so fucked up‼️Military families are having to go to food banks because #TrumpShutUSDown We bailed out Argentina to the tune of $20 billion and Qatar is getting a Air Force base in Idaho, but our military personnel have to resort to this. Republicans can’t govern‼️

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 1d

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"ICE is out of control, waging indiscriminate violence.

Even on members of the clergy."

The Dangerous Ones (@thedangerousones)

We really need to spread this everywhere. This story is breaking through, even to MAGA folks. ICE is out of control, waging indiscriminate violence. Even on members of the clergy.

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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 🟦🟧Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 2d

You better watch out...
tariff-clause is coming to town!

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DemCast USA @demcast.com · 1d

The Nobel committee chair Jørgen Watne Frydnes was asked about the decision not to award the peace prize to Trump, after the American president and his allies made clear they thought he deserved it.

😁

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 1d

To quote Letitia James: "We are not fearful. We are fearless."

October 18, we show the true POWER of the people and that in America, we have #NoKings
social.demcast.com/s/YvUrfvZw

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 1d

Trump & MAGA are trying to steal our seats and silence our voices.

But Prop 50 gives us the power to take them back.

Make it count, defend democracy.

Vote #YesOnProp50 today and return your ballot—no stamp needed, no excuse. Let’s finish what they started.

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BeSeriousUSA 🐝 @beserioususa.bsky.social · 2d

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 2d

Amid the noise, @newyorkstateag.bsky.social
delivered an audacious
#CupOfJoe regarding the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system. “I am not fearful — I am fearless. “

In a world of Pams, be a Letitia. #DemsUnited

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 2d

#MorningVibe

Bob Ross dedicated his life to making art accessible to everyone,” said Joan Kowalski, president of Bob Ross Inc.

In a world of Donald’s, be a Bob.

🔗 www.pbs.org/newshour/art...

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to raise money for public TV stations after funding cuts

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