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Not Giving Up. Oscar Nominated Director: RBG, JULIA, MY NAME IS PAULI MURRAY, GABBY GIFFORDS (w/Betsy West) PATH FORWARD (w/Mo Husseini) EVERY BODY, STURGEON QUEENS I ❤️ @PaulTheDogMan & 🐕 🐕 Co-Founder w @lizzylady: MontclairSundays protests. JOIN US

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · Mar 26

I've resigned from the jury for the duPont-Columbia Journalism Awards in response to Columbia's capitulation to Trump.
www.poynter.org/commentary/2...

Oscar-nominated filmmaker resigns from duPont-Columbia journalism awards over school’s concessions to Trump - Poynter

Julie Cohen, co-director of ‘RGB,’ resigned from the duPont-Columbia Awards committee, saying, ‘In dangerous times, honest people need to stand up.’

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 8h

Even you, George.
NO. KINGS.
10/18/25.

Jonathan Groff as King George sings in Hamilton.

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 8h

Even you, George.
NO. KINGS.
10/18/25.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 21h

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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Paul Barrett ❌👑 @paulthedogman.bsky.social · 1d

Peter Thiel illustrates how most Silicon Valley tech billionaires inevitably become delusional, power mad menaces. They may think they have big ideas, but all they have is a lot of money and access to power. They need to be regulated and kept in check. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

Inside billionaire Peter Thiel’s private lectures: Warnings of ‘the Antichrist’ and U.S. destruction

In leaked recordings of private lectures by tech billionaire Peter Thiel he argued that “the Antichrist” is likely to take the form of a critic of technology.

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Paul Barrett ❌👑 @paulthedogman.bsky.social · 1d

Holy cannoli, NYT!! Trump is a "peacemaker abroad"? What about his egging on Putin's murderous war against Ukraine?! What about blowing up boats in the Caribbean?! Get a grip! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

The Trump Split Screen: A Peacemaker Abroad, a Retribution Campaign at Home

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Paul Barrett ❌👑 @paulthedogman.bsky.social · 1d

In technical legal terms, the case against Letitia James is horseshit. Everyone knows it, including the corrupt Trump lackey who filed it -- and Trump himself. The Bozo Fascist wants to demonstrate that he can fabricate a prosecution of any foe, anytime. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

In the Eye of a Political Storm, a Tiny Yellow House in Norfolk, Va.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 3d

“King Donald The First. F*ck that.”

Robert De Niro wants to see you in the streets on October 18 to show the world that America has no kings, and power still belongs to the people: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 1d

Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org

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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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 1d

Eldest Daughter, though.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwQn...

Taylor Swift - Eldest Daughter (Lyric Video)

YouTube video by Taylor Swift

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 1d

Eldest Daughter, though.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwQn...

Taylor Swift - Eldest Daughter (Lyric Video)

YouTube video by Taylor Swift

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 3d

No Kings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in.
www.nokings.org

No Kings

www.nokings.org

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Kathryn MacWhinney @kmacwhinney.bsky.social · 1d

When dictators' silence. We fight back louder.

On Oct 18, communities everywhere stand for dignity, equality, and freedom.

#NoKings social.demcast.com/s/qz6X4nDF

Find And Event Near You!

social.demcast.com

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 2d

The best way to show up for #NoKings ❌👑:
Prepared and
In Numbers
THIS IS HOW WE WIN.

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 2d

The best way to show up for #NoKings ❌👑:
Prepared and
In Numbers
THIS IS HOW WE WIN.

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 2d

Yes. Read a fair amount in college.

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 2d

Not a Marxist.
Not Pro-Hamas.
Not "Antifa" (tho I'm sure as shit against facism.)
100% on board with #NoKings.
Any questions?
www.huffpost.com/entry/no-kin...

Republicans Call 'No Kings' Protest A 'Hate America' Rally, Suggest Terror Link

"The Antifa crowd and the pro-Hamas crowd and the Marxists, they're all going to gather on the Mall," Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said of pro-democracy groups.

www.huffpost.com

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 2d

Not a Marxist.
Not Pro-Hamas.
Not "Antifa" (tho I'm sure as shit against facism.)
100% on board with #NoKings.
Any questions?
www.huffpost.com/entry/no-kin...

Republicans Call 'No Kings' Protest A 'Hate America' Rally, Suggest Terror Link

"The Antifa crowd and the pro-Hamas crowd and the Marxists, they're all going to gather on the Mall," Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said of pro-democracy groups.

www.huffpost.com

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 2d

Want to spread the word on #NoKings October 18?
How about chalking the streets and sidewalks.
Easy.
Cheap.
Fun.
Legal in most jurisdictions (check local graffiti laws).
@ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social
@ashdashlee.Bsky.social
#WhatsThePlan

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 2d

It's official, people:
YELLOW is the color of #NoKings ❌👑.

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 2d

First time on Indivisible What's the Plan?
Congratulations "You've found the organizing hub for people fighting to save our democracy." @ezralevin.bsky.social and @leahgreenberg.bsky.social

Couple on a Zoom in front of a book case.

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 2d

It's official, people:
YELLOW is the color of #NoKings ❌👑.

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 2d

First time on Indivisible What's the Plan?
Congratulations "You've found the organizing hub for people fighting to save our democracy." @ezralevin.bsky.social and @leahgreenberg.bsky.social

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 2d

IF???????

Mediaite @mediaite.com · 6d

Andrew Cuomo Downplays Sex Scandal That Drove Him From Office on The View: ‘If I Offended Anyone…’

Andrew Cuomo appeared on ABC's The View Monday for a marathon interview about his mayoral race against democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani (D). The post Andrew Cuomo Downplays Sex Scandal That Drove Him From Office on The View: ‘If I Offended Anyone…’ first appeared on Mediaite.

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Alex Segura @alexsegura.bsky.social · 2d

Just announced at NYCC: I’m writing a KNOW YOUR RIGHTS comic with artist @davidhahn.bsky.social in partnership with @nycschools.bsky.social #civicsforall comics program, covering and explaining student rights when it comes to immigration enforcement.

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