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4hrts.bsky.social @4hrts.bsky.social · 15h

Courage is contagious. And economic power is effective. Thank you, Neil Young!

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The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · 17h

LA County declares a state of emergency as a direct result of the federal government’s raids…

Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 18h

What is happening in Chicago, and other cities across the U.S., is unimaginably horrific—it will forever be a stain on American history.

Do your part to fight back against this by attending a protest this Saturday.

We need to show America—and the rest of the world—that we are done with this shit.

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 ...

Nokings.org

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 16h

Here is a link to the Democracy Docket article. As always 100% of Democracy Docket's website is feee to everyone. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Fair Elections — and Perhaps Control of Congress — at Stake as SCOTUS Hears Challenge to VRA

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 18h

Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?

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4hrts.bsky.social @4hrts.bsky.social · 1d

So ridiculous. Who are the real patriots who live America? Those who value democracy and oppose authoritarian regimes.

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 1d

They are terrified of the No Kings rallies and doing everything they can to discredit them.

If you're on the fence about going, just think of how much it'll piss off these assholes.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Emmer: "We call it the 'Hate America' rally because you'll see the hate for America all over this thing when they show up. The rumor is that they can't end this shutdown because this small but very violent and vocal group is the only one that's happy about this."

4hrts.bsky.social @4hrts.bsky.social · 1d

For No Kings 2. Share. Remind people of the value of science and public health systems - that are being torpedoed by RFJ, Jr.

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · 1d

Rest & Resist today with our Action Menu!

Sign the petition to impeach & remove RFK Jr. ✍️
Register for our Fight for Science rally on 10.17 🧪
Sign your support for federal workers 💪

Pick one or all three - what matters is choosing to take action!

🔗 LINKS IN BIO!

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4hrts.bsky.social @4hrts.bsky.social · 1d

Why are my tax dollars bailing out Argentina? What’s the quid pro quo to Trump?

Our funding should be used for SNAP, for school lunches, for health research, for foreign aid addressing HIV/AIDS and polio and malaria …

Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 1d

Our money to bail out Argentina!

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David Short ❌👑 @verseoftheday2.com · 1d

Watch closely as our history gets flushed down the gold toilet or join the resistance and do something about it while you still can!

Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 1d

October 13, 2025

Last Tuesday, President Donald J.

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4hrts.bsky.social @4hrts.bsky.social · 1d

Is this supposed to be good for Americans?!? Are we “saving” money by firing him in order to give billionaires tax breaks? It’s lunacy!!!

Matthew Facciani @matthewfacciani.bsky.social · 1d

The director of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has just been laid off.

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 1d

Health insurance companies are finalizing their rates RIGHT NOW.

Doesn't matter if you're in a red or blue state, your premium might skyrocket.

And somehow, Republican senators are okay with throwing thousands of their own constituents under the bus.

Republican senators are okay with throwing thousands of their own constituents under the bus.

YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren

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4hrts.bsky.social @4hrts.bsky.social · 1d

Phew. Justice done in one case. And so important for the Sandy Hook families who have suffered such painful, tragic losses.

Ciara Torres-Spelliscy @profciara.bsky.social · 1d

Yes! ✅⚖️ #SCOTUS won't bailout #AlexJones on #SandyHook #Lies

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

WASHINGTON (AP) - Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion judgment for calling Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.

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Daily Kos @dailykos.com · 1d

Obama’s warning: Trump’s militarizing cities is “a deliberate end run around the law.”
And he’s right.

www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

'Mind-boggling': Obama slams Trump for deploying troops in Chicago

Former President Barack Obama took President Donald Trump to task for deploying National Guard troops in Chicago, Obama’s hometown, under false pretenses and for violating the law in doing so.…

www.dailykos.com

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4hrts.bsky.social @4hrts.bsky.social · 1d

Yes! Absolutely essential. First amendment right must be protected. The is an abominable v demand by the Pentagon. All media must stand together - “Just say NO!”

John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 1d

This is the way.

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4hrts.bsky.social @4hrts.bsky.social · 2d

Journalists are increasingly targeted - by Israel, Russia and now the US. Without their courage and talent, we would not know the impacts of war. We must mourn both those who are killed and our own loss of connection to the truth. kyivindependent.com/it-flew-stra...

‘It flew straight at them’ – how Russian drone attack on Ukrainian and French journalists unfolded

Throughout Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, journalists have faced routine attacks by Moscow's forces — a threat now compounded by the spread of advanced drone technology that makes front-line...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

Echoes of a very dark past.

From the Chicago Sun Times: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

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Cambridge Indivisible @cambridgeindi.bsky.social · 3d

TELL YOUR DEMOCRATIC SENATORS TO KEEP HOLDING THE LINE IN THE FUNDING FIGHT act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...

TELL YOUR DEMOCRATIC SENATORS TO KEEP HOLDING THE LINE IN THE FUNDING FIGHT

With historic healthcare cuts and cost increases looming, Republicans chose to force a Trump Shutdown rather than address the healthcare crisis and limit Trump’s lawless manipulation of federal funds....

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4hrts.bsky.social @4hrts.bsky.social · 3d

Local folks - join us! Register and get friends to register.

And if you are elsewhere, one of 2500 registered events must be near you!!

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St. Mary's County, MD - Indivisible @smcmd-indivisible.bsky.social · 4d

mobilize.us/s/C9MgJA

#MDIndivisible #SMCMDIndivisible #NoKings #NoKings2 #50501Maryland

NO KINGS Lexington Park and California MD · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 4d

Here is a reporter who deserves to be remembered.
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Ukrainian journalist Roshchyna posthumously named Press Freedom Hero

The IPI said Roshchyna's death on Sept. 19, 2024 "exposed the brutal treatment suffered by the dozens of Ukrainian journalists unjustly held by Russian authorities, and brought new urgency to the need...

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4hrts.bsky.social @4hrts.bsky.social · 4d

Chicago peaceful protest. Free Chicago!! newsom2028.substack.com/p/huge-anti-...

Huge anti-Trump protest in Chicago.

Did you see it in the corporate media?

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 4d

Only a government run by billionaires would berate its employees for not wanting to work without pay.

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Colette Delawalla @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 4d

Russ Vought wasn't lying when he said he wanted to inflict "trauma" on our public servants.

This is what he is doing...with RFK Jr.'s permission at HHS. Last night, they destroyed our nation's ability to track and report emerging diseases/potential pandemics, among other things.

This cannot stand.

Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · 7d

FIGHT FOR SCIENCE RALLY ✊🌏
⏰ WHEN: October 17th, 2025
📍WHERE: 200 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC!
RSVP to JOIN THE FIGHT IRL: zurl.co/LayiM ‼️

📲 Join us Virtually!: zurl.co/Um47l

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Leah Litman @leahlitman.bsky.social · 4d

More judges speak to the press (the NYT) about what a disaster the Supreme Court (specifically the shadow docket) has been - “incredibly demoralizing & troubling”; a “judicial crisis”; a “slap in the face to district courts.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

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Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 4d

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) says he has been denied 4 times to see what is going on inside the Broadview, IL ICE facility:

"Something's going on in there that they don't want us to see. I don't know what it is, but all Americans should be asking the same question."

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Blue Georgia @bluegeorgia.bsky.social · 4d

Michael Fanone on the January 6 rioters Trump pardoned: Daniel Rodriguez, he was sentenced to over 12 years in prison, for driving a stun gun into my neck while I was restrained and being beaten. Kyle Young, who attempted to take my firearm. Thomas Sibick, who stripped me of my badge and my radio.

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