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They are hearing us.Agitate.Agitate. Agitate~Frederick
Douglass.
The future depends on what each of us does every day; a movement is only people moving~Gloria Steinem.
Never be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble~John Lewis
Douglass.
The future depends on what each of us does every day; a movement is only people moving~Gloria Steinem.
Never be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble~John Lewis
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lswlsw.bsky.social
@lswlsw.bsky.social
· Oct 25
Never doubt groups of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world, it's the only thing that ever has
Never be afraid to make noise &
get in necessary trouble
Those who don't learn history repeat it,
Those who don't teach history intend to repeat it
Compassion Empathy
VOTE PROTEST CONTACT
Never be afraid to make noise &
get in necessary trouble
Those who don't learn history repeat it,
Those who don't teach history intend to repeat it
Compassion Empathy
VOTE PROTEST CONTACT
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Good to hear. Hopefully the rest in other states get to go home soon too.
December 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Good to hear. Hopefully the rest in other states get to go home soon too.
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Big announcement from Gov. Newsom:
December 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Big announcement from Gov. Newsom:
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When a NATO member's military intelligence service describes the United States as a potential security risk, that's a problem.
What was that Trump was saying about how much the world respects the US thanks to him? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
What was that Trump was saying about how much the world respects the US thanks to him? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
A longtime NATO ally raises concerns about security risks from a Trump-led U.S.
When a NATO member’s military intelligence service describes the U.S. as a potential security risk, it’s a problem in need of attention.
www.ms.now
December 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
When a NATO member's military intelligence service describes the United States as a potential security risk, that's a problem.
What was that Trump was saying about how much the world respects the US thanks to him? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
What was that Trump was saying about how much the world respects the US thanks to him? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
December 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
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Running against Tommy Tuberville may not seem like a major challenge, but it is in the deep-red South. If someone can pull it off, however, it's probably Doug Jones.
@lauren-egan.bsky.social interviews him in the latest edition of The Opposition: lnk.thebulwark.com/4oYETfP
@lauren-egan.bsky.social interviews him in the latest edition of The Opposition: lnk.thebulwark.com/4oYETfP
If Any Dem Can Be Governor of Alabama, It’s This Guy. It Still May Take a Miracle.
Running against Tommy Tuberville may not seem like a major challenge. But it is in the deep-red South.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Running against Tommy Tuberville may not seem like a major challenge, but it is in the deep-red South. If someone can pull it off, however, it's probably Doug Jones.
@lauren-egan.bsky.social interviews him in the latest edition of The Opposition: lnk.thebulwark.com/4oYETfP
@lauren-egan.bsky.social interviews him in the latest edition of The Opposition: lnk.thebulwark.com/4oYETfP
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Anyone still serving in the Trump Administration must reckon with the reality that, when the government has previously perpetrated egregious miscarriages of justice, history has not been forgiving to those who’ve gone along, however reluctantly. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
History’s Judgment of Those Who Go Along
Some civil servants and senior officials in the Trump Administration are experiencing bouts of conscience.
www.newyorker.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Anyone still serving in the Trump Administration must reckon with the reality that, when the government has previously perpetrated egregious miscarriages of justice, history has not been forgiving to those who’ve gone along, however reluctantly. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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Today, Dec 15 is Bill of Rights Day— These first 10 amendments are the foundation of our U.S. Constitution— a work in progress. Please reread them today and “Teach Your Children (well).” 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
www.billofrightsinstitute.org/primary-sour...
www.billofrightsinstitute.org/primary-sour...
December 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Today, Dec 15 is Bill of Rights Day— These first 10 amendments are the foundation of our U.S. Constitution— a work in progress. Please reread them today and “Teach Your Children (well).” 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
www.billofrightsinstitute.org/primary-sour...
www.billofrightsinstitute.org/primary-sour...
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🧊✈️. HONDURAS ⛓️😲
👉 A GlobalX jet (tail: N966AD) departs Louisiana to transport humans in chains to San Pedro Sula 🇭🇳
👉 A GlobalX jet (tail: N966AD) departs Louisiana to transport humans in chains to San Pedro Sula 🇭🇳
December 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
🧊✈️. HONDURAS ⛓️😲
👉 A GlobalX jet (tail: N966AD) departs Louisiana to transport humans in chains to San Pedro Sula 🇭🇳
👉 A GlobalX jet (tail: N966AD) departs Louisiana to transport humans in chains to San Pedro Sula 🇭🇳
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"Russia is already restructuring its military and building new facilities near NATO borders. Nothing in its posture suggests change," writes Margus Tsahkna, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, in his recent op-ed.
This is the momentum for Europe to act: seize Russian assets
About the author: Margus Tsahkna is Estonia’s foreign minister.
If Europe truly wants to be a real player in the geopolitical arena and to shape its own security and future, it must match strong word...
kyivindependent.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
"Russia is already restructuring its military and building new facilities near NATO borders. Nothing in its posture suggests change," writes Margus Tsahkna, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, in his recent op-ed.
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Happy Hanukkah! Thank you to Chabad of Park Slope for shining light in times of darkness, and showing we will never yield to hate.
December 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Happy Hanukkah! Thank you to Chabad of Park Slope for shining light in times of darkness, and showing we will never yield to hate.
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I am often asked what laws I would recommend blue states adopt. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, there are seven changes every state could adopt right now, for virtually no cost or administrative burden. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/seve...
Seven Voting Laws Every Blue State Should Enact Right Now
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I am often asked what laws I would recommend blue states adopt. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, there are seven changes every state could adopt right now, for virtually no cost or administrative burden. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/seve...
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As Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis stated in 1933; “We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of the few, but we cannot have both.”
Today, at a time of unprecedented income & wealth inequality, his words ring truer than ever.
Today, at a time of unprecedented income & wealth inequality, his words ring truer than ever.
December 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
As Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis stated in 1933; “We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of the few, but we cannot have both.”
Today, at a time of unprecedented income & wealth inequality, his words ring truer than ever.
Today, at a time of unprecedented income & wealth inequality, his words ring truer than ever.
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ADMINISTRATIVE [ICE] WARRANT = NO ENTRY
JUDICIAL WARRANT = ENTRY
JUDICIAL WARRANT = ENTRY
December 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
ADMINISTRATIVE [ICE] WARRANT = NO ENTRY
JUDICIAL WARRANT = ENTRY
JUDICIAL WARRANT = ENTRY
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Trump claimed that he has issued a “full pardon” to Tina Peters — the Colorado election denier serving a nine-year state sentence — even though presidents have no constitutional authority to pardon state-level crimes.
Trump Grants Tina Peters a Legally Meaningless 'Pardon'
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Trump claimed that he has issued a “full pardon” to Tina Peters — the Colorado election denier serving a nine-year state sentence — even though presidents have no constitutional authority to pardon state-level crimes.
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Horrified for families gunned down while attending a Hanukkah candle-lighting celebration in Sydney, Australia.
The world rejects this vile act of antisemitic hate and terror. May the memory of those killed be a blessing to their families.
The world rejects this vile act of antisemitic hate and terror. May the memory of those killed be a blessing to their families.
December 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Horrified for families gunned down while attending a Hanukkah candle-lighting celebration in Sydney, Australia.
The world rejects this vile act of antisemitic hate and terror. May the memory of those killed be a blessing to their families.
The world rejects this vile act of antisemitic hate and terror. May the memory of those killed be a blessing to their families.
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“Our signs tell the story of someone abducted by #ICE,” Epstein said. “The reason we’re telling stories of people is they are the best way to touch people’s hearts, to bring it home to people..."they are our neighbors, they are members of our community,” Epstein said.
gazettenet.com/2025/12/12/a...
gazettenet.com/2025/12/12/a...
Activists hit the road to rally against ICE raids in Massachusetts - Daily Hampshire Gazette
NORTHAMPTON — In organizing a street theater performance in front of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Burlington this week, activists from western Massachusetts relayed, both orally ...
gazettenet.com
December 14, 2025 at 1:12 AM
“Our signs tell the story of someone abducted by #ICE,” Epstein said. “The reason we’re telling stories of people is they are the best way to touch people’s hearts, to bring it home to people..."they are our neighbors, they are members of our community,” Epstein said.
gazettenet.com/2025/12/12/a...
gazettenet.com/2025/12/12/a...
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🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
December 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Earlier this week, Putin claimed that Kupiansk has been encircled by russian forces.
President Zelenskyy’s visit, and this footage from the 429th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment ACHILLES, shows that it simply isn’t true👇🏼🧵
Download the UNITED24 App to learn more: u24app.gov.ua?utm_source=b...
President Zelenskyy’s visit, and this footage from the 429th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment ACHILLES, shows that it simply isn’t true👇🏼🧵
Download the UNITED24 App to learn more: u24app.gov.ua?utm_source=b...
December 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Earlier this week, Putin claimed that Kupiansk has been encircled by russian forces.
President Zelenskyy’s visit, and this footage from the 429th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment ACHILLES, shows that it simply isn’t true👇🏼🧵
Download the UNITED24 App to learn more: u24app.gov.ua?utm_source=b...
President Zelenskyy’s visit, and this footage from the 429th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment ACHILLES, shows that it simply isn’t true👇🏼🧵
Download the UNITED24 App to learn more: u24app.gov.ua?utm_source=b...
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Make Congress take action and unmask ICE!
Tell Congress: Require ICE to unmask and display clear identification
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Make Congress take action and unmask ICE!
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Murphy: "We need to understand the choice we've made in this nation to subject our kids to daily exposure to violence is not just about what happens inside schools. For many kids in our violent urban neighborhoods, it's about trauma that's breaking their brains & causing them to be unable to learn"
December 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Murphy: "We need to understand the choice we've made in this nation to subject our kids to daily exposure to violence is not just about what happens inside schools. For many kids in our violent urban neighborhoods, it's about trauma that's breaking their brains & causing them to be unable to learn"
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Would it kill somebody to say “Nancy is not stupid.” It pains me to see the WH press corps just accept the abuse. Sends the wrong image to Americans and the world IMHO.
“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
November 28, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Would it kill somebody to say “Nancy is not stupid.” It pains me to see the WH press corps just accept the abuse. Sends the wrong image to Americans and the world IMHO.
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Economists are bemused by the idea that customs duties could eventually replace the government's primary source of revenue.
Could Trump Replace Income Tax With Tariff Revenue? Experts Cast Doubt
www.newsweek.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Economists are bemused by the idea that customs duties could eventually replace the government's primary source of revenue.
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Among those murdered in Sydney is Rabbi Eli Schlanger.
Earlier this year, Rabbi Schlanger’s son Nossen became bar mitzvah, reading from a Torah that tied his family back generations, both to devastating loss and to Jewish resilience. www.australianjewishnews.com/an-incredibl...
Earlier this year, Rabbi Schlanger’s son Nossen became bar mitzvah, reading from a Torah that tied his family back generations, both to devastating loss and to Jewish resilience. www.australianjewishnews.com/an-incredibl...
An incredible story spanning generations
From Poland to Sydney, a bar mitzvah amidst rising antisemitism
www.australianjewishnews.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Among those murdered in Sydney is Rabbi Eli Schlanger.
Earlier this year, Rabbi Schlanger’s son Nossen became bar mitzvah, reading from a Torah that tied his family back generations, both to devastating loss and to Jewish resilience. www.australianjewishnews.com/an-incredibl...
Earlier this year, Rabbi Schlanger’s son Nossen became bar mitzvah, reading from a Torah that tied his family back generations, both to devastating loss and to Jewish resilience. www.australianjewishnews.com/an-incredibl...