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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 14h

The Vice President of the United States will not unequivocally condemn Young Republicans for saying that their perceived political opponents should be sent to gas chambers.

A window into @jd-vance-1.bsky.social's disgraceful character.

The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 1d

Vice President JD Vance downplayed the severity of racist texts leaked from a Young Republican group chat, dismissing the criticism as "pearl clutching" and attempting to draw attention to a Democrat texting scandal instead.

JD Vance Hits Out at ‘Pearl Clutching‘ Over Racist GOP Group Chat

The vice president defended the “college group chat” in a post made to X.

trib.al

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End Citizens United @endcitizensunited.bsky.social · 13h

The clock is running out to join tonight’s 7 PM ET Shutdown Strategy Session. Will we see you there?

Shutdown Strategy Sesssion · End Citizens United// Let America Vote Action Fund

Join Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Rep Steven Horsford, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Rep. James Walkinshaw, Rep. Elect Adelita Grijalva, Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, Rep. Julie Johnson, Rep. Dave Min, and ECU President…

www.mobilize.us

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Finallykat❌️👑 @finallykat.bsky.social · 12h

Wide awake here, and you attacking some of the few sources of news is not helpful. Most of their stories are behind others by some amount of time, possibly due to losing all their funding?

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Action Together New Jersey @atnj.org · 13h

#ParkCity Utah
#VisibilityBrigade

Letters on an overpass spelling out: Epstein Files Now

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Indivisible Brooklyn @bkindivisible.bsky.social · 13h

Drivers on the Prospect Expressway know what’s up on Oct 18th — do you have your #NoKings plan? March with us: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblen...

@indivisible.org @riseandresist.bsky.social @50501newyork.bsky.social @50501movement.bsky.social

Sign over an expressway NO KINGS OCT 18 JOIN US

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Finallykat❌️👑 @finallykat.bsky.social · 12h

Explain how PBS showing a clip and quoting is propaganda

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 17h

A FB live just ended in Carpentersville, where neighbors filmed more feds putting people in a van. This was in front of Village Hall adjacent to a Walmart. Elgin area RR has issued an ongoing alert: www.facebook.com/share/p/1CCm...

Sceeengrab showing men in olive and camo and white van

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 17h

Trump ICE regime troops assaulted and abducted a 15 year old American girl and two other US teens, a 250+ pound regime agent set his knee on her neck during the violent attack.

"They were telling them they were U.S. citizens, and they didn't care."

www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

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Finallykat❌️👑 @finallykat.bsky.social · 16h

“Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin’ away.”

-Elvis

And for no other kings...
www.nokings.org

Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 16h

I sat in the room with Mike Johnson as Epstein’s survivors told their stories. He looked them in the eyes and promised accountability.

Now he’s blocking the vote to release the files. Swear in Congresswoman-elect @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social—now.

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 17h

Are you participating in a nokings.org rally on Saturday, 10/18? Here are some helpful tips to get your messages across in safe, peaceful, and joyous ways.

NO KINGS
Top 10 Rally Reminders
Lead with Love, Not Anger.
Focus your energy on what you stand for, not what you stand against. Anger fades;
compassion lasts.
Look Out for One Another.
Offer water, a smile, or friendly chat to someone nearby. Check on families, elders, and people with mobility needs.
Smile and Greet Others.
Say hello, wave, or share a word of encouragement. Small acts of friendliness build community trust and lower tension.
Celebrate Families and Kids.
Keep the atmosphere family-friendly, and invite children to join in with chants and songs-joyful ways to express civic pride.
Lift Your Voice with Positivity.
Joy is contagious. The more you smile, sing, and stay grounded, the safer and stronger everyone around you feels.
Keep It Clean and Respectful.
Leave our rally space as beautiful as you found it-or better. Treat it with respect, care, and gratitude for peace.
Make Your Sign Speak Peace.
Choose messages that uplift-creative, clever, values-based signs draw attention without aggression or profanity.
Be Mindful of Words & Tone.
Speak with kindness, even when disagreeing. Avoid insults, sarcasm, or chants that demean others.
Model Nonviolence in Every Action.
If confronted, breathe, stay calm, and step back. Do not engage or argue, alert a Guardian in an orange vest.
Carry Joy Beyond the Rally.
After the event, share stories, photos, and reflections that highlight unity and courage-show the world what peaceful power looks like.

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Finallykat❌️👑 @finallykat.bsky.social · 16h

"The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions that I wish it to be always kept alive."

Thomas Jefferson

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Finallykat❌️👑 @finallykat.bsky.social · 16h

So, we say, "No Kings" and "No Fascists" and we are terrorists, but these Men talking about gas chambers, bullying, and raping should just be ignored?

I think not.

www.nokings.org

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Indivisible Baltimore ❌👑 @indivisiblebaltimo.bsky.social · 16h

Spread the word. This is what #nokingsday is all about. Where will you make your stand, Baltimore? Here are all the options: indivisiblebaltimore.org/no-kings-2-0/

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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 1d

🪧 NO KINGS NYC
📍 Meet: 47th & 7th Ave
📍 March: South on 7th Ave, to 14th St.
📆 Oct 18th
⏰ 11am
📣 More info at NoKingsNYC.com
📣 Sign up to volunteer bit.ly/4q3mgZU
📣 Sign up to marshal tinyurl.com/NokingsMarshals

This is a peaceful, nonviolent march.
We protest with all the joy we can muster.

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Finallykat❌️👑 @finallykat.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, so seeing elected officials actually protesting and demanding for something they can directly affect isn't enough?
Did you want them to become Dirty Harry and turn the halls red?

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

“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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Rep. LaMonica McIver @replamonica.bsky.social · 1d

Two weeks ago, on October 1 at 12:01 am, the Republican majority shut down the government, because they decided they’d rather do that than come to the table to keep your healthcare costs from skyrocketing.

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Rep. Emily Randall @repemilyrandall.bsky.social · 1d

Adelita! Swear her in!

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 1d

Hey Georgia! @hankgreen.bsky.social has a convincing pitch for why you should vote AGAINST THE REPUBLICANS in the upcoming Georgia Public Service Commission special election! Potentially save consumers money, kick out some Rs, feel good! YOUR VOTE WILL COUNT HUGELY! www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

I Need 1% of Georgia to Watch This Video

YouTube video by Hank Green

www.youtube.com

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Frost: Trump knows that when they passed the big, ugly bill that rips away healthcare from 17 million people, you usually don’t win elections when you do something like that…

So instead of undoing that, he’s pressuring states to give him more seats.

What California is doing is responding to that

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Finallykat❌️👑 @finallykat.bsky.social · 1d

They may have had to rehire most of the fired employees, but curiously, they did not bring back those in charge of keeping important information organized, available, and safe...

action.everylibrary.org/emailcdclibr...

SEND AN EMAIL: Protect the Center for Disease Control Library

Ask your representative to call for the reinstatement of CDC librarians to protect public health.

action.everylibrary.org

Finallykat❌️👑 @finallykat.bsky.social · 1d

If their version of god is so weak as to be threatened by a man kneeling during an anthem nine years ago, then maybe they are backing the wrong version.
They could check out the original by actually reading that book they claim to venerate; maybe choose the nonaltered original

Finallykat❌️👑 @finallykat.bsky.social · 1d

The end of democracy and the defeat of the American Revolution will occur when government falls into the hands of lending institutions and moneyed incorporations.

Thomas Jefferson

Time to take it back:
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 ...

www.nokings.org

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 1d

📞I'm hosting a tele-town hall tomorrow, Oct. 15, 6-7PM📞

I'll be answering your questions about the shutdown and anything else on your mind.

To receive a call, submit your contact info here: balint.house.gov/forms/form/?...

You can also listen in at balint.house.gov/live.

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Finallykat❌️👑 @finallykat.bsky.social · 1d

When political leaders enact laws that prevent the teaching of Real history, this is what we get; kids who grow up learning about history in online meme chats, lacking context, humanity, and empathy.
None of these people are safe to be around for anyone they don't deem One of Them.

www.nokings.org

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