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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 8d
On October 18th, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people. Find or Register for an event near you:
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 belongs to the people.
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MoveOn @moveon.org · 3d
In America, we don’t have kings – it’s kind of our whole thing. 🚫👑

Millions turned out for No Kings in June— one of the largest protest days in U.S. history. On October 18th, we’ll be even louder, stronger, and we won’t stop here.

RSVP here:
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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MoveOn @moveon.org · 4d
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Speaker Mike Johnson blamed the peaceful No Kings Day of Action on October 18 for the ongoing government shutdown. After a few moments of laughter, the No Kings coalition issued the following statement: “Speaker Johnson is running out of excuses for keeping the government shut down. Instead of reopening the government, preserving affordable healthcare, or lowering costs for working families, he’s attacking millions of Americans who are peacefully coming together to say that America belongs to its people, not to kings. “We’ll see everyone on October 18.” All No Kings events adhere to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety. Organizers are trained in de-escalation and are working closely with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions nationwide.
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MoveOn @moveon.org · 4d
ICYMI: Mike Johnson is refusing to swear in democratically elected Rep Adelita Grijalva. Why? She’s promised to be the tie-breaking signature to force the House to vote on releasing the Epstein files. We’re on the side of democracy and accountability. Swear. Her. In.
Speaker Johnson said he’d swear in new House Democrat ‘as soon as she wants.’ Now Republicans are backtracking | CNN Politics
Speaker Mike Johnson is not planning to allow Democrats’ newest congresswoman-elect to be sworn-in until her party agrees to end the government shutdown, despite telling CNN earlier Tuesday that he…
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MoveOn @moveon.org · 3d
When hospitals lose funding, families lose doctors, nurses, and lifesaving care. Republicans call it “budget cuts.” But for working people, it’s an attack on our health and our future.
'It can be a loss of life': First responders detail the deadly cost of rural hospital closures
Across the country, hospitals are vanishing, and a new wave of Medicaid cuts could accelerate the collapse.
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MoveOn @moveon.org · 2d
We’re one step closer to releasing the Epstein files thanks to the election that sent Adelita Grijalva to Congress. But Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in. An obstruction of justice & democracy. Join us in demanding he swear her in and release the Epstein files: MoveOn.org/ReleaseEpsteinFiles
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MoveOn @moveon.org · 1d
We will not become desensitized to Trump’s power grabs. He is NOT a king, and we will not allow him to snatch the power from the American people.

Join us on October 18th to tell him again: No Kings! RSVP here: MoveOn.org/NoKings
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 15h
October 18 is a day to stand tall against tyranny. No Crowns. No Thrones. #NoKings. Join the movement—find a No Kings Day protest near you and make your voice heard. nokings.org
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 10h
💛❌👑 #NoKings
(below the No Kings logo) WHY WE WEAR YELLOW Millions of people coming together in movement against this regime is our greatest hope for our freedoms, our families and our futures. For months, people online and on our streets have called for a simple, shared way to show that unity. Something anyone, anywhere, could show and share with others. Throughout history, people who have come together in protest against authoritarian regimes have utilized a color that is easy to see among a sea of thousands. YELLOW IS A BRIGHT, UNMISTAKABLE REMINDER THAT MILLIONS OF US STAND TOGETHER IN THE BELIEF THAT AMERICA BELONGS TO ITS PEOPLE, NOT TO KINGS. (around the No Kings logo) WHY WE WEAR YELLOW HISTORICAL CONTEXT HONG KONG: protesters carried yellow umbrellas as acts of protest, turning an everyday object into a vivid icon of peaceful resistance against violence and suppression. ASIA: yellow ribbons became emblems of hope, accountability, and systemic reform: after South Korea’s Sewol ferry tragedy, yellow ribbons evolved from memorial tokens into protest symbols demanding government transparency and justice. EASTERN UKRAINE: the "Yellow Ribbon" movement reclaimed the color as a signal of resistance and national self-determination amid invasion. BY CHOOSING YELLOW, WE ALIGN OURSELVES WITH THIS HISTORICAL CONTEXT: IT IS A VISIBLE, OPTIMISTIC BANNER THAT CARRIES THE WEIGHT OF DEMOCRATIC STRUGGLE, NONVIOLENT DISSENT, AND A REMINDER THAT POWER MUST STEM FROM THE PEOPLE, NOT FROM CROWNS. (around the No Kings logo) WHY WE WEAR YELLOW THE ASK TO WEAR YELLOW On October 18, millions of us will join our neighbors at No Kings rallies to stand united against the authoritarian regime in the White House. Our power is in our unity, and our unity will be seen in yellow. For generations, people around the world have used color to show collective strength in the face of oppression. Our movement is no different. Yellow is our shared signal, bright, bold, and impossible to ignore, a reminder that America's power belongs to our people, not to kings. WHEN YOU WEAR YELLOW, YOU JOIN A MOVEMENT THAT STRETCHES FROM CITY BLOCKS TO RURAL TOWN SQUARES, A MOVEMENT ROOTED IN HOPE, COURAGE, AND THE BELIEF THAT AMERICA IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 8h
“Trump is trying to destroy the rule of law, trying to destroy our democracy, trying to stop you from being able to speak freely. But he can’t win if we mobilize.”

Sen. @chrismurphyct.bsky.social wants you to join your local peaceful protest on Saturday: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 7h
“What is he afraid of?”
“Epstein!”

House Democrats have a message for Mike Johnson as he continues to avoid swearing in Rep.-elect Grijalva. (video via Ally Mutnick/Twitter)
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 6h
MAGA minions don’t get to decide which voices the American people are allowed to hear. Join us on Saturday to remind Trump that there are NO KINGS in the USA: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 6h
CNN, Fox News, NPR, Newsmax, and over a dozen other outlets refuse to accept the Trump regime’s demands on restricting Pentagon reporting: “The public has a right to know how the government and military are operating.”
US news outlets reject Pentagon press access policy
At least 20 news organizations declined to sign a new Pentagon access policy for journalists, warning of the potential for less comprehensive coverage of the world’s most powerful military ahead of a Tuesday deadline to accept new restrictions.
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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 4d
By a 13-point margin, Americans say Trump and Republicans in Congress are more to blame for the government shutdown than Democrats.

Top concern for Democrats, independents, and persuadables: stopping cuts to Medicaid and the ACA.

Learn more:
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Americans want the shutdown to end, but not if it means leaving millions without health care
Polling report on how to talk about the shutdown fight.
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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · 4d
As the shutdown dominates headlines, Americans say they trust Democrats in Congress to protect health care — not the congressional Republicans pushing cuts.
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Defend America Action @defendamericaaction.org · 4d
The American people know full well that this is Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans' government shutdown, and say so by a 13-point margin. h/t @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social
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NextGen America @nextgenamerica.bsky.social · 4d
It’s not complicated:

Democrats are fighting for affordable health care.

Republicans shut down the government.

Americans see what’s going on – and what’s at stake.
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NextGen America @nextgenamerica.bsky.social · 4d
Donald Trump’s war on renewable energy is all about his fossil fuel donors’ bottom line.

He’s rigging the system to make us pay more — and hurting the planet while he does it. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/o...
Opinion | This Is Why Your Energy Bills Are Going Up
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NextGen America @nextgenamerica.bsky.social · 4d
The Trump administration is planning to cancel $1B for the auto industry — costing Michigan hundreds of good-paying, union jobs.

And for no reason other than political retribution.

When Trump puts settling his personal scores first, he puts America last. www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...
Trump mulls canceling $1B in grants for GM, Stellantis projects
The largest Michigan grant in question is a $500 million award for GM to convert its Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant from making ICE cars to EVs.
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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 3d
New focus group finds Americans deeply pessimistic about U.S. health care — cost, access, and transparency all major concerns. They’re turning to AI, social media & alternative sources for answers. #MAHA #Health #HealthCareReform
Focus Group Report: MAHA Curious - Navigator
Focus Groups report on “MAHA-Curious” Americans* on the state of the health and wellness in the country today, including where they look to for information and how they assess the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement.
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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 3d
Holiday shopping is kicking off early — but with inflation and Trump’s tariffs squeezing prices, deals may not be what they used to be.
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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 3d
Trump’s shutdown playbook: redirecting tariffs, cutting WIC, and squeezing farmers to mask a funding crisis.
Analysis: How Trump uses federal cash that’s not his to spend to pursue his questionable goals | CNN Politics
Donald Trump seems to view federal funds like a personal presidential piggy bank.
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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 3d
Trump may tap funds from other agencies to keep troops paid during a government shutdown, White House officials say.
Trump could shift funds to pay troops, White House officials say
GOP congressional leaders are resisting standalone military pay legislation, fearing it will take pressure off Democrats.
www.politico.com
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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 4d
Healthcare premiums will more than double in 2026 if the GOP have their way
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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 4d
Release the files!
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Fight for Progress @fightforprogress.org · 4d
The Trump administration has ended federal support for SOAR, a program that helped disabled Americans access SSI and prevent homelessness. Without the $2.6 million in annual funding, states are now expected to shoulder the burden, despite many lacking the resources.
Trump administration ends support for disabled Americans facing homelessness
The cutback is the latest in a series of hits to the poorest Americans from the White House.
www.axios.com
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