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Writer, storyteller, dabble in art & music. Fan of democracy & human rights. Pro-union. I’ve seen the Gulf of Mexico in person. No tyrants, no dictators, no oligarchs, no kings. Tax the rich. Slava Ukraini! Long live the fighters everywhere! Likes ≠ Like.

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elihuroberts.bsky.social @elihuroberts.bsky.social · Jun 7

For ppl who may not know the history of policing in the US plz take a few minutes to read the NAACP’s page on the subject.

“The origins of modern-day policing can be traced back to the "Slave Patrol."”

#resist, #organize, #oppose, #protest, #Paramount, #stopICE

naacp.org/find-resourc....

The Origins of Modern Day Policing

Learn about the history of modern day policing in the U.S., home to the world’s largest prison population and highest per-capita incarceration rate.

naacp.org

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elihuroberts.bsky.social @elihuroberts.bsky.social · 7m

This 💯

elihuroberts.bsky.social @elihuroberts.bsky.social · 9m

Wait, ppl who aren’t MAGA or part of the grand Koch machine get paid to protest?! I just get cool free stickers & know your rights red cards from the @the-ilrc.bsky.social being handed out. I’m so jealous…😉😂

Picture of a sticker that says “Queer As In Free Palestine” and shows a group of people holding up a slice of watermelon. Next to it is the Spanish language side of an Immigrant Rights Legal Coalition red card. Both handed out at protests.

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Erica Chenoweth @chenoweth.bsky.social · 6h

Mayor Michelle Wu at the protest today: “What scares them about Boston is that we are the America they say is impossible.”

Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 8h

Boston. Wow.

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ProtestArt Afficianado @ahouseunited.bsky.social · 18h

Gorgeous. Somebody kiss that 🐸

#protestart
#nokings today say Oct 18
#handsoff
#womensmarch
#teslatakedown
#freepalestine
#antifa

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 23h

Authoritarians fear only one thing: DEFIANCE‼️

(Downtown Portland)

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Little Miss FAFO @nofuxgiven.bsky.social · 18h

Be there or be square 😉

Martin J. B. Burns @burns1mjb.bsky.social · 18h

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 23h

Authoritarians fear only one thing: DEFIANCE‼️

(Downtown Portland)

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elihuroberts.bsky.social @elihuroberts.bsky.social · 8h

#NoKings! Have an awesome day of peaceful protest! ✊🇺🇸🐸

“ #Portland police prepare for 'No Kings' protests expected to draw thousands While police are expecting a large turnout, they also said they don't expect any issues; organizers have told people not to break off and go to the ICE facility.”

Portland police prepare for 'No Kings' protests expected to draw thousands

While police are expecting a large turnout, they also said they don't expect any issues; organizers have told people not to break off and go to the ICE facility.

www.kgw.com

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Psycho Pete @psychopete.bsky.social · 9h

#NoKings

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Nichole Hiltz @nicholehiltz.bsky.social · 9h

😘 @markrf400.bsky.social

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Psycho Pete @psychopete.bsky.social · 1d

This is a protest guide for No Kings—updated to include information about potential agitators and how to keep it peaceful. It's very important not to let violence erupt: psychopete1.substack.com/p/this-one-matters-a-no-kings-protest

This One Matters: A "No Kings" Protest Guide

For Oct 18 and beyond ...

psychopete1.substack.com

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Psycho Pete @psychopete.bsky.social · 9h

One last post and then I'm on my way to No Kings:
open.substack.com/pub/psychope...

Dispatch From Osawatomie

The free state version ...

open.substack.com

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elihuroberts.bsky.social @elihuroberts.bsky.social · 8h

Stay safe & have an awesome day of peaceful protest, Pete! ✊🤜🫡 🐸 🇺🇸

elihuroberts.bsky.social @elihuroberts.bsky.social · 8h

Agreed. Anyone saying peaceful protests don’t work should read the work of Erica Chenoweth @chenoweth.bsky.social who has studied these types of mvmts & compared them to violent protests. Historically, peaceful protest is more successful & faster than violence.
commonslibrary.org/civil-resist...

Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs to Know

The Commons is an online library for the change makers of the world and for those interested in social change, activism, organising, advocacy and justice.

commonslibrary.org

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Psycho Pete @psychopete.bsky.social · 10h

Posted yesterday but still applies, especially if you have not left yet:
open.substack.com/pub/psychope...

A message to No Kings protestors

Can I ask a favor?

open.substack.com

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💫⭐️N. Jules⭐️💫 @northjules.bsky.social · 11h

There’s over 39 million people on this platform. Keep going.✊🏾
#NoKings ❌👑

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Rowdy Rebel @rowdyrebel.bsky.social · 1d

Walking amongst you all, USA.

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Paul @endthecaste.bsky.social · 22h

See you tomorrow at the nationwide mobilization
no KINGS !

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Trending - World @trendingworld.bsky.social · 11h

Tags from the last 30 minutes 🧭:

1. #NoKings
2. #Caturday
3. #art
4. #NoKingsDay
5. #oc
6. #digitalart
7. #Trump
8. #Inktober
9. #WritingCommunity
10. #nffc

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Trending - World @trendingworld.bsky.social · 11h

Words from the last 30 minutes 🧭:

1. Trump
2. No Kings
3. #NoKings
4. Forest 🆕
5. Ange 🆕
6. Weekend
7. Peaceful ⬆
8. Good morning ⬆
9. Bluesky
10. Saturday

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The Welsh Daffodil @thewelshtaffy24.bsky.social · 11h

Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 11h

Turn off your Face ID and Touch ID if you are taking your phones to the protests. Keep it in airplane mode and use encrypted apps where possible. Protect yourself.

#3E #NoKings #50501Movement #indivisible #wearetheflood

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elihuroberts.bsky.social @elihuroberts.bsky.social · 17h

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elihuroberts.bsky.social @elihuroberts.bsky.social · 18h

Looked at them again just now and I’ll admit I’m drawn to the one in the lower right — the man seeming to come out of the circle — the most. Feels like a commentary on the company man character. Also feels like the strongest composition—the contrast of his verticality against the circle & horizon.

elihuroberts.bsky.social @elihuroberts.bsky.social · 19h

The White House acct is at the bottom of the Anon block list where it belongs given this is a regime bought & paid for by Christo-fascists, libertarian weirdo techbros & billionaires, Nazis, pedos, their enablers & a few of our nation’s longtime adversaries.

Welcome to Bluesky motherf*ckers. ✊🇺🇸

elihuroberts.bsky.social @elihuroberts.bsky.social · 20h

I think they all work in their own way and actually work together strongly as a set (if that’s even possible). Not sure if that helps with your creative challenge (which I empathize with), but my 2 cents.

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elihuroberts.bsky.social @elihuroberts.bsky.social · 20h

Goodnight Bluesky. Sleep tight. Dream of a better tomorrow.

See you in the streets tomorrow. ✊🇺🇸

#Resist, #FreeSpeech, #DueProcess, #NoKings, #Epstein, #GOPshutdown, #WorkersOverBillionaires, #FightFascism, #Peace, #Love, #Hope, #DropkickMurphys, #WhollStandWithUs, #TomMorello, #FuckICEPlaylist

Who'll Stand With Us?

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