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Hopefawn Robertson

@tehmimzy.bsky.social

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I'm Hope. I’m a grandma Earthling, I love writing, making art, coffee &fighting for justice. I believe in honesty and transparency Happily married to @bearblaze.bsky.social Always do what you are afraid to do. (1841) —Popularized by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Hopefawn Robertson @tehmimzy.bsky.social · 23d

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No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

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Hopefawn Robertson @tehmimzy.bsky.social · 1h

MAGA Exposed In TEXT LEAK... I Got Their SECRET PHOTOS

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MAGA Exposed In TEXT LEAK... I Got Their SECRET PHOTOS

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Jacobin @jacobinmag.bsky.social · 4h

Thomas Sankara, the socialist president of Burkina Faso, was assassinated on this day in 1987.

He fought to transform Burkina Faso into a truly independent nation free from the influence of foreign capital. His legacy continues to inspire struggles for self-determination today.

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Free Speech For People @fsfp.bsky.social · 2h

➡️ Levying war against U.S. civilians
➡️ Targeting perceived political enemies
➡️ Treating the Oval Office like a profit-making enterprise

These are high crimes, not policy disputes. Congress must IMPEACH + REMOVE Donald Trump from office now.

@jesscraven101.bsky.social @johnbonifaz.bsky.social

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Hopefawn Robertson @tehmimzy.bsky.social · 2h

If you're scared and want to hide, please hear this.

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If you're scared and want to hide, please hear this.

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 4h

“A clarinet player was arrested after playing her instrument to the tune of the ‘Ghostbusters’ theme song outside of a Portland ICE facility…”

Musician playing ‘Ghostbusters’ outside ICE facility is arrested by agents

‘Taking us citizens out of state to detain them without charge is a new action from the Feds and should be opposed,’ her band said

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 3h

Talk about indoctrination…

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Hopefawn Robertson @tehmimzy.bsky.social · 2h

Hopefawn Robertson @tehmimzy.bsky.social · 3h

Supreme Court weighs whether to gut key provision of landmark Voting Rights Act
The conservative majority will consider whether states are barred from considering race when they draw legislative districts aimed at complying with the 1965 law

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Supreme Court weighs whether to gut key provision of landmark Voting Rights Act

The conservative majority will consider whether states are barred from considering race when they draw legislative districts aimed at complying with the 1965 law.

www.nbcnews.com

Hopefawn Robertson @tehmimzy.bsky.social · 15h

@parkroseperma.bsky.social please see this:

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 17h

BREAKING: James Comey to file a motion to dismiss due to Felon Trump’s illegal appointment of Lindsay Halligan as US Attorney in the EDVA.

I’ve got the details on the latest, incl. the judge agreeing Comey should have access to certain info as he prepares his defense.

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OMG! Trump DOJ UNDER FIRE as Comey PREPARES Defense

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dharmalee3❌👑 @dharmalee3.bsky.social · 15h

Universities Didn't Fail, They Succeeded—That's Why They're Under Attack www.commondreams.org/opinion/univ...

Universities Didn't Fail, They Succeeded—That's Why They're Under Attack | Common Dreams

Universities need to recognize that they are being targeted because of what they represent, not because of what they've failed to do, and resist accordingly.

www.commondreams.org

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Hopefawn Robertson @tehmimzy.bsky.social · 15h

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Dissent Magazine @dissentmag.bsky.social · 1d

Now unpaywalled: @apagliar.bsky.social on Lula's long fight for democracy in Brazil.

The Brazilian president once argued that democracy will founder where inequality reigns. Today, he sees fighting inequality as democracy’s animating mission.

www.dissentmagazine.org/article/lula...

Lula’s Unfinished Democracy - Dissent Magazine

The Brazilian president once argued that democracy will founder where inequality reigns. Today, he sees fighting inequality as democracy’s animating mission.

www.dissentmagazine.org

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Hopefawn Robertson @tehmimzy.bsky.social · 20h

They started an innovative movement to protect businesses from ICE. You can join in!

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They started an innovative movement to protect businesses from ICE. You can join in!

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Hopefawn Robertson @tehmimzy.bsky.social · 21h

I CHOPPED my hair off a couple of months ago. It's real chilly today and I keep moving to "let it down"...😩

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Picassobox @picassobox.bsky.social · 1d

We’ve seen this play out before in NY politiscape…it’s a sad cancer that continues to metastasize within the DNC. Both parties, it seems, have disassociated themselves from their constituents.

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Andrew Flanagan @af68.bsky.social · 1d

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Andrew Flanagan @af68.bsky.social · Jun 25

128 Dems are Delusional if they think "We'll 'get' tRump after we win back House & Senate in 2026"😀

There woN't be any 2026 midterms - Fascist tRump woN't give You power😈

So, 128 Dems are going to Totally Waste next nearly 18 months😪

tRump is Now emboldened to Further Abuse his power🤬

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Andrew Flanagan @af68.bsky.social · 1d

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Andrew Flanagan @af68.bsky.social · Jun 25

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Hopefawn Robertson @tehmimzy.bsky.social · 1d

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The Dictator’s Speech (Clip) | The Great Dictator (1940) | TCM

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

Authoritarianism is a cancer. And it's growing, metastasizing. In America. Now.

YOU are the cure. Do your part and join us on Saturday.

Do it for your country. For the Constitution. For your freedoms.

While you still can.

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Hopefawn Robertson @tehmimzy.bsky.social · 1d

Ice obtains access to Israeli-made spyware that can hack phones and encrypted apps
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Trump administration contract with Paragon Solutions gives immigration agency access to one of the most powerful stealth cyberweapons

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