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Erica Gibson @ericagibson.bsky.social · 14h

Did y’all know Doo Doo Trump likes to fly around in a plane full of poop? We have a prize for that! 🏆💩

Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 15h

I think this protestor wins for the best sign at the #Oslo #Norway #NoTyrants protest! It’s not the Nobel Peace Prize, but it’s what Doo Doo Trump deserves… especially after his AI slop video yesterday.
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An awesome protestor with cool blue sneakers holds up a sign that says “He can have the Global Sleaze Prize” - behind her is a banner for Dems Abroad Norway.

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 18h

English translation of the article.

Screenshot of translated text with a group picture of protestors in Eidsvoll Plass.
Democrats Abroad Norway organized a "No Tyrants Protest" at Eidsvolls plass in Oslo on Saturday. Photo:
Thomas Fure / NTB
• October 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM|

NTB
- Our main message is that America is a nation for the people and by the people, and we will not bow to tyrannical abuses of power from the current administration that are trying to take away our rights, says Erica Gibson, leader of Democrats Abroad in Norway, to NTB.

Screenshot of translated text that says

Nearly 80 people participated in the celebration.
"We protest this administration's illegal actions in occupying American cities with ICE agents and federal forces, attacks on our constitutionally protected freedoms by branding protesters as terrorists and enemies of America," Gibson said.
Saturday's demonstration took place at the same time as the US federal government is hit by a shutdown, which has closed federal programs and services.
Protests against the current administration are taking place across the United States, with support from several other countries, including Norway. This was the third major demonstration since Donald Trump was inaugurated as president in January.

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 18h

Our DA Norway chair @ericagibson.bsky.social was interviewed yesterday before the #NoTyrants protest - see what she has to say in the article in Norwegian with screenshots in English below in the replies.

Demonstrasjon mot Trump utenfor Stortinget: – Vil ikke bøye oss

Organisasjonen Democrats Abroad arrangerte en demonstrasjon utenfor Stortinget mot den amerikanske presidenten lørdag ettermiddag.

www.adressa.no

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Erica Gibson @ericagibson.bsky.social · 18h

It’s been updated with pictures! #NoTyrants #Oslo @demsabroad.bsky.social

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 18h

More signs

Cool gal holding a sign saying kratt
NO KINGS
NO TRiCKS

AMPHIFA
FROSKER
FOR FRED!
FROGS
AGAINST FASCIST
OPPRESSION
With a frog eating a trump fly

Signs saying FACEBOOK.COM/
DEMOCRATSABROADNORWAY

I LIKE MY ICE CRUSHED!
SONIC
VOTE TODAY*
Time is Running Out
VOTE FROM ABROAD.ORG

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 18h

More awesome protestors and their signs at #NoTyrants #Oslo

Three cool ladies holding signs saying save our democracy

Four awesome people- two with signs saying PRESIDENTS ARE NOT KINGS
DEFEND DEMOCRACY
No Tyrants

A cool lady holding a sign saying America
should be
today's wordle (no spoilers)

A cool gal with a sign saying YES TO
DEMOCRACY
NO TO OLIGARCHY/ FACISM

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 18h

We had 80 people brave the cold yesterday in #Oslo for our #NoTyrants protest against the attacks on American democracy. Thanks to everyone who came out to stand in solidarity with Americans around the world. We will not be silenced! A 🧵

Group photo of protesters holding signs in front of Norwegian parliament

Cool dude holding a sign that says Dump Trump and his cool yellow dog facing away from the camera.

Pink haired cool woman holding a sign that says

NO FASCIST
NO I.C.E.
NO MAGA NO TRUMP NO KINGS

Another cool woman in a green jacket holding a Statue of Liberty graphic sign that says WE HAVE A CONSTITUTION
NOT A KING

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 18h

Some of our fantastic speakers at #NoTyrants #Oslo yesterday.

Cool guy in a brown coat and black cap holding a microphone

Awesome lady in a brown jacket and knit hat speaking into a microphone

Cool lady in a grey coat speaking into a microphone with another lady holding a sign saying “he can have the global sleaze prize”

Awesome aerobics instructor lady wearing orange leg warmers and sweat bands speaking into the microphone

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 18h

As @karinblakegrana.bsky.social ‘s sweat shirt said, “resistance is my cardio!” She leads the #Oslo #NoTyrants protestors in a warmup dance to show our love for America. We will not bow to tyranny or cower in fear, we will show up, speak out, and be joyful in solidarity ✊

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

Take note of all these people turning out for protests in small towns in red states.

Remember them the next time you’re inclined to write an area off because “they voted for this.”

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 1d

You could just organize people instead of complaining.

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Erica Gibson @ericagibson.bsky.social · 1d

I did a little interview via email today before the protest.
In English: Our key message is that America is a nation for the people, and by the people and we will not bow to the tyrannical overreach by the current administration trying to take away our rights.

Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 1d

#NoTyrants #Oslo (litt om i dag på norsk)

Demokrater i Norge demonstrerer mot Trump-administrasjonen i dag

Organisasjonen Democrats Abroad arrangerer en demonstrasjon utenfor Stortinget mot den amerikanske presidenten og hans administrasjon.

www.adressa.no

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Erica Gibson @ericagibson.bsky.social · 1d

Cc: @indivisible.org

Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 1d

Some of the first pictures from #NoTyrants #Oslo. In solidarity with Americans protesting around the world, we came together to show we love America and Trump and his trolls will not silence us! ✊
@demsabroad.bsky.social

Chair of Dems Abroad Norway Erica Gibson fires up the crowd.

The crowd stands in a circle and sings This Land is your Land in front of parliament.

The group in front of the parliament building in Oslo.

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 1d

Some of the first pictures from #NoTyrants #Oslo. In solidarity with Americans protesting around the world, we came together to show we love America and Trump and his trolls will not silence us! ✊
@demsabroad.bsky.social

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 1d

Social Media/Comms chair @karinblakegrana.bsky.social warmed us up on this cold Norwegian day! #NoTyrants @demsabroad.bsky.social

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Erica Gibson @ericagibson.bsky.social · 1d

Come join your Aunti Fa at Eidsvoll Plass at 4pm. Norwegians protesting in solidarity are welcome! Come dressed to impress 🧛‍♂️💃 #NoTyrants #Norway

Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s the day, #Oslo. Power to the people ✊. Eidsvoll Plass 16:00. Wear your costume, carry your sign, and use your voice to #resist. #NoTyrants #NoDictators @demsabroad.bsky.social

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Erica Gibson @ericagibson.bsky.social · 2d

I do what I can ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Erica Gibson @ericagibson.bsky.social · 2d

Made some signs for our #NoTyrants protest tomorrow in Oslo in solidarity with the #NoKings protests in the US.

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow - join us for a #NoTyrants protest at Eidsvoll Plass at 16:00 then head over to the party afterwards! If you can't make it go to www.votefromabroad.org and request your ballot and vote instead!

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 3d

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Democrats Abroad @democratsabroad.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 4d

Hey Redditers! 2025 is a really important election year and we'll be on Reddit to answer all your voting from abroad questions. Thursday Oct 16 2-8 PM ET.

https://www.reddit.com/u/Democrats_Abroad/s/OSPAevKVQL

#uspolitics #reddit

Colorful graphic announcing u/Democrats_Abroad Reddit ask me anything Oct 16 2 PM Eastern Time

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Democrats Abroad Norway @demsabroadnorway.bsky.social · 3d

We’ll be showing our love for America at Eidsvoll Plass from 16-17:00 on Saturday. Come join us, Oslo! #NoTyrants

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 3d

Sanders: Saturday, millions of people are going to come out on a No Kings day. Speaker Johnson said this is a hate America rally because people are coming out expressing their concerns.. It’s not a hate America rally, it's a love America rally.