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@firepitmike.bsky.social

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Social justice activist. Proud member of the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville, FL. Freethinker. Evangelical Unitarian Universalist. Playing protest music is a spiritual practice.

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Firepit @firepitmike.bsky.social · 18d

This song is dedicated to artist, activist, and educator, Hope McMath, in her fight for free speech, and all teachers under attack, as well as those in the legal community such as her attorney, John Phillips, who help those whose rights must be protected. youtu.be/e9E3HZhcGK8?...

"Free to Speak"

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NPR @npr.org · 7h

Roman Surovtsev is like many others who were detained at their regularly scheduled ICE check-ins. What makes his case different is that his wife has marshaled a team of lawyers on his behalf.

ICE tried to send one immigrant to a country he never lived in. Then he lawyered up

Roman Surovtsev is like many others who were detained at their regularly scheduled ICE check-ins. What makes his case different is that his wife has marshaled a team of lawyers on his behalf.

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Firepit @firepitmike.bsky.social · 10h

"As your constituent, I urge you to pass a bipartisan funding bill to reopen the federal government immediately." Write today! www.nea.org/advocating-f...

Respect Students and Working Families. End the Shutdown. | NEA

Congress must pass a bipartisan agreement that reopens the federal government and provides continuity for crucial services.

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Firepit @firepitmike.bsky.social · 10h

Why does the Gospel of John leave out Jesus’ baptism, the virgin birth, and the parables in the synoptic Gospels? Why does it focus relentlessly on Jesus’ divine identity, with long philosophical monologues and just seven carefully chosen miracles? youtu.be/NRps3fJKBm8?...

John the Maverick Gospel

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Tori Foote @toriatheisttori.bsky.social · 1d

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

Well, Fam, just found out our health insurance is jumping from $1700 to over $3000 a month. And we still have to wait till Nov 1 to see more options—when the site will probably crash because everyone will be freaking out at the same time.

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 1d

The Grifter-In-Chief is demanding $230 million in American taxpayers’ money for crimes he committed.

Just like the 1/6 Insurrectionists and the family of Ashli Babbitt.

Seems like crime really does pay in this Trump Regime…

Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 3d

Crimer-In-Chief Donald Trump wants to steal $230 million dollars from American taxpayers, claiming he’s owed money because of his investigations and prosecutions.

His claims are absurd & we should all sue him for the pain and suffering he’s put us through over the years.

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Trump SPIRALS With SCHEME To STEAL MILLIONS From DOJ

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 1d

Republicans had always been worse at managing the economy trib.al/SubpWQE

It was hardly coincidence that Herbert Hoover was president at the start of the Great Depression, Ronald Reagan at the start of the savings and loan crisis, and George W. Bush at the start of the 2008 financial crisis

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Firepit @firepitmike.bsky.social · 1d

"Of course a democracy should not wait for courts to save it. Some threats to American freedom never came to a definitive judicial decision. The Sedition Act of 1798 was effectively rejected by the voters in the election of 1800." Elections matter!

Firepit @firepitmike.bsky.social · 1d

Corruption at the highest levels at what is supposed to be the "peoples house."

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 1d

If the destruction of the East Wing is a shock, the money that’s paying for it might be even more of a scandal.

Big Tech helped bankroll the East Wing destruction

Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, and Google have a lot riding on their relationships with the Trump administration. They all cut checks for the ballroom.

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Firepit @firepitmike.bsky.social · 1d

Another day free from belief in any gods created by humankind! Jesus supposedly had some things to say about caring for the poor and sick that I like, but he was dead wrong about the end of the world.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

SNAP benefits are about to expire for millions.

Health insurance costs are about to skyrocket for millions.

Food prices are rising.

The government has been shut down for 25 days.

What is Trump focused on?

Tearing down a section of the White House to make way for a billionaire-funded ballroom.

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PolitiFact @politifact.bsky.social · 1d

On July 31, President Donald Trump said construction of his new ballroom on the White House grounds “won't interfere with the current building.” It’s not clear whether that was the plan then, and it’s certainly not the plan now. We rate his statement a Full Flop.

Did Trump flip-flop on White House East Wing demolition? Yes

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Firepit @firepitmike.bsky.social · 3d

"‘Force is ugly, but’: JSO seldom punishes cops accused of abuse." Great, though disturbing, reporting by the Tributary. jaxtrib.org/2025/10/23/f...

‘Force is ugly, but’: JSO seldom punishes cops accused of abuse

Jacksonville Sheriff's officers inconsistently report when they've injured civilians, thanks in part to a vague use-of-force policy.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 5d

TONIGHT: Let’s talk about what’s next. Join movement leaders and activists to discuss how each of us can channel the incredible energy of No Kings Day into the organizing power it will take to win: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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Firepit @firepitmike.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks to Rachel Maddow for highlighting the "big crowds" in Jacksonville, and other events ALL over the country! #NoKingsRally

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 6d

Moskowitz: We need $30 billion to extend, obviously, these healthcare subsidies, which allow Americans—Americans, not illegal—Americans, citizens, to afford healthcare.

And the president’s like, “We don’t have $30 billion, but I am going to send $40 billion to my dear friend in Argentina.”

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 7d

They really don’t care how stupid they sound.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7d

KARL: I mean, you could swear in Adelita Grijalva tomorrow, right?

MIKE JOHNSON: No, not tomorrow. We couldn't. We wouldn't.

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Firepit @firepitmike.bsky.social · 6d

I had a great weekend. Thanks for asking!

Firepit @firepitmike.bsky.social · 6d

Imagine all the people, singing #NoMoreKings...

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7d

Rand Paul: "When you kill someone, if you're not in a declared war, you really need to know someone's name at least. You have to accuse them of something. You have to present evidence. So all of these people have been blown up without any evidence of a crime."

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you to everyone at the #NO_KINGS rallies for making your voices heard & being part of history.
The massive crowds were joyful, passionate & spectacular!

So were the signs...

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 7d

Finally came across video of an arrest at a #NoKings event yesterday. 🙄

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Firepit @firepitmike.bsky.social · 7d

Power to the People! www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news...

Thousands march Jacksonville's Main Street Bridge for 'No Kings' protest

Signs, flags and "goofy" costumers were on display for a "No Kings" protest in Jacksonville on Saturday.

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Firepit @firepitmike.bsky.social · 7d

"...Imagine all the people, singing NO MORE KINGS! You may say we're all dreamers, but we're not the only ones. I hope someday everyone will join us. And the world will live as one!"

Firepit @firepitmike.bsky.social · 7d

Proud of my church for showing up to support a core value: democracy! NO KINGS!