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Abigail Esman @abigailesman.bsky.social · 4h

Walk in the sunshine. (IYKYK)

Abigail Esman @abigailesman.bsky.social · 4h

And Michelle be like, "Barack, I told you to lock the door behind you...."

Abigail Esman @abigailesman.bsky.social · 5h

your occasional reminder that if it weren't for a whole lot of self-involved, entitled, narcissistic brats, we could be listening to Kamala's laughter right now.

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brian pillion @anaphoristand.bsky.social · 10d

If y'all should cover this story tonight, do please reach out to Justice Kavanaugh for comment...

Leah Litman @leahlitman.bsky.social · 14d

Ah - the Kavanaugh stops continue.

(h/t @akalhan.bsky.social for the name!)

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Abigail Esman @abigailesman.bsky.social · 5h

misogyny is the gateway to racism.

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zobear.bsky.social @zobear.bsky.social · 6h

They held four U.S. citizen children "for weeks."
Weeks.

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 6h

This entire article is, unsurprisingly, kicked off by Brett Kavanaugh and includes this: "A spokesperson for Kavanaugh did not return an emailed request for comment."

Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 6h

BREAKING from PP

We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*

The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:

Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer

More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado

www.propublica.org/article/immi...

by @nicolefoy.bsky.social

More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.

The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...

www.propublica.org

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Christine Moretti @christine520.bsky.social · 5h

Please stay safe and share widely.

✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ @the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social · 6h

Crowds have power.

As we protest this cruel regime, it’s important not to give them any excuse to respond with violence.

They want a police state. 🚔
We’ll model peaceful opposition.📺

Please consider these tips for ensuring calm, peaceful protests.

Stay safe out there.🕊️

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Abigail Esman @abigailesman.bsky.social · 5h

I'm starting to think he hypnotizes them. Hear me out. You know he has that so-soporific voice? I could see where he'd drone on and on and on until they fall asleep in a semi-trance and then he tells them what to think. I'm joking here, but only 98 percent.

Abigail Esman @abigailesman.bsky.social · 5h

anyone seen Ivanka?

Abigail Esman @abigailesman.bsky.social · 5h

this is not an answer.

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Abigail Esman @abigailesman.bsky.social · 5h

yup.

Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 1d

Hey Mike Johnson – the more you facilitate a cover-up and do everything in your power to prevent the release of the Epstein files – the more your constituents, the American public, and the whole world are going to believe you are guilty of the exact same types of crimes as Jeffrey Epstein.

Abigail Esman @abigailesman.bsky.social · 10h

I agree with you in theory. Whether there will actually be midterm elections is another question.

Abigail Esman @abigailesman.bsky.social · 10h

no

Abigail Esman @abigailesman.bsky.social · 10h

also - when he pulled the "Muslim ban" in 2017, ACLU and other lawyers flooded the airports. Where are they now?

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Abigail Esman @abigailesman.bsky.social · 10h

There have, indeed, and they've been effective. I'd like to see more of that.

I hope you're right about the difference this will make. But I disagree about "doing everything in their power." They're not.

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Eileen In @eileennjflns.bsky.social · 23h

Many thanks from yesterday and today. I appreciate you all!🩵🩵🙏🍁🌷🌼
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3Crows @pamelab52.bsky.social · 10h

Stop praising the orange goon
And praise the legitimate heroes - Biden, Obama , Harris

Jennifer Shin @jennifershin.bsky.social · 11h

The media has never given Joe the credit he deserved for saving this country after the orange pedo and covid. If they had, maybe so many people wouldn't be so fucking clueless.

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artefreedom.bsky.social @artefreedom.bsky.social · 10h

The absurdity of these losers is stunning.

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 17h

the year is 2030. a doctor solemnly informs you that you have plastic in your testicles bc millions of people persuaded by celebrity marketing bought synthetic pubic hairs that were eventually consumed by fish that you ate

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Abigail Esman @abigailesman.bsky.social · 10h

at this point, we need actions, not words. I'm not encouraging anything violent, don't get me wrong. But lawsuits help. Refusal helps. Defiance helps. Walking around with signs - what does that do but tell Democrats we agree with one another? Is that going to make senators do anything? No.

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Abigail Esman @abigailesman.bsky.social · 10h

This is truly the stupidest idea anyone has ever come up with.You know what would happen then? Thomas would replace him and Trump would get to appoint yet another judge.

What is wrong with people?

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ℝ𝕖𝕓𝕖𝕝𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 🌊 @rebelb1ue.bsky.social · 10h

Release the files. Enough is enough.

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Abigail Esman @abigailesman.bsky.social · 10h

Oh, BRILLIANT. So now Trump can replace him, too.
Great fucking idea.

nypapajoe.bsky.social @nypapajoe.bsky.social · 20h

Chief Justice Roberts must be impeached

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 20h

Portland has fallen!

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Abigail Esman @abigailesman.bsky.social · 16h

Listen. I don't want to burst everyone's bubble, but if 200 million people show up, it's not going to make a damn bit of difference.
Walking around with signs is not the answer.

Micaylah THL 🇺🇲🇺🇦🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏴‍☠️ @micaylah.bsky.social · 17h

'The cavalry is coming': Indivisible predicts massive 'No Kings' turnout
Organizers say the energy Saturday will be a message to both Trump and elected Democratic leaders that people want change.
#NoKings
#Trump
#Resist

www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

'The cavalry is coming': Indivisible predicts massive 'No Kings' turnout

Organizers say the energy Saturday will be a message to both Trump and elected Democratic leaders that people want change.

www.nbcnews.com

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