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Art based video projections, like electronic graffiti, are a visual voice bringing awareness to issues of social, economic & environmental justice in Maine. Our videos and graphics are free to download & use: https://lumenarrt.wordpress.com/gallery/

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LumenARRT! @lumenarrt.bsky.social · Jun 21

Eight evil-doers on beautifully illustrated cards --- to pass out at demonstrations and events and shed light on the villains behind the scenes. Know your villains! Don't wait, get yours today! lumenarrt.org/know-your-vi...

LumenARRT! We make protesting fun!

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Livka 🇺🇸🌟🇺🇸 @livkalearns.bsky.social · 3d

‼️DIRIGO, Vote NO on 1 ‼️
No unnecessary barriers to voting. Don’t modify our trusted election laws. #MEPolitics #Maine

Yellow hand-lettered lawn sign staked in grass with view of road, trees and shrubs in the background

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Vjaybombs @vjaybomb.bsky.social · 7d

GOP

#vjaybombs

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UAINE @mahtowin1.bsky.social · 20d

Acadia National Park in Maine has removed educational signs about climate change, Indigenous history & ecology.
www.mainepublic.org/climate/2025...

Acadia National Park removes educational signs about climate change, Indigenous history

Informational signs containing information on climate change, ecology and Native American history have been removed from Maine's Acadia National Park, one of the country's most popular national parks....

www.mainepublic.org

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LeeDay22 @leeday22.bsky.social · 3d

"Indigenous Peoples Day is about so much more than the name. It is about living our truth together and being better for it." By Maulian Bryant, executive director of the Wabanaki Alliance and a citizen of the Penobscot Nation in Maine. @bangordailynews.bsky.social

Opinion: Indigenous Peoples Day is about honor, healing and survival

"By having a holiday named after Columbus we not only erase the truth of history we glorify these atrocities as things to be revered and celebrated."

www.bangordailynews.com

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KL! Is Here to Burgle Your Turts! 🐢 @momebie.bsky.social · 3d

Here's a bit of Portland, Maine, for Indigenous People's Day.

A poster sized piece of public art on a brick wall showing two people holding hands. One, a Wabanaki person in jeans and a hoodie with the state of Maine on it. The other a Palestinian person in yellow shorts and a white tee with the Palestinian flag on it. There is an indistinct group of people behind them. The lettering above and below them reads: From Wabanaki to Palestine Occupation is a Crime.

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LumenARRT! @lumenarrt.bsky.social · 2d

Last week the administration removed information signs at Acadia National Park that mentioned climate change, endangered plants & Indigenous heritage. Someone felt compelled to create alternate signage -- thank you!
#friendsofacadia #altacadianationalpark #altnationalparkservice #SchoodicInstitute

A yellow sign reading "How is climate changing Acadia? (crossed out) You don't need to know! SIGN REMOVED" place next to trail signage.

A blue sign reading "Is Acadia Wabanaki land? (crossed out) You don't need to know! SIGN REMOVED" place next to a boulder.

A green sign reading "Why protect Acadia's plants? (crossed out) You don't need to know! SIGN REMOVED" place against a boardwalk fence to beach access.

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Vjaybombs @vjaybomb.bsky.social · Sep 1

Labor Day

#laborday #ice #art #streetart #vjaybomb

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Vjaybombs @vjaybomb.bsky.social · 27d

Sounds of Silence #jimmykimmel #kimmel #vjaybomb

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Vjaybombs @vjaybomb.bsky.social · 22d

As cool as the other side of the pillow #vjaybomb #kashpatel

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Make Polluters Pay @polluterspay.bsky.social · Sep 8

We're relaunching the National Make Polluters Pay campaign — and we need you with us. 🔥

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Benjamin Wittes @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org · Aug 30

It’s time folks for some #SidewalkChalk civil disobedience. Grab some chalk, go outside with your kids, and draw, write, sketch, vent, play hopscotch. This shit has gone too far. #ChalkCrime

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · Aug 30

Crime Spree in DC - Yes, this is a real event. No, it’s not sarcasm.
Lmao. Your taxpayer dollars are at work.

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Pine Tree Activism📎 @pinetreeactivism.org · Aug 28

Here's the latest:
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LABOR DAY - SEPT 1st
*New Towns Added!*
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WORKERS OVER BILLIONAIRES
Time to get out to your local protest!
Organizers: Email event to address below.

#RESIST through #PeacefulProtest
#Maine #MEPolitics #LaborDay

Updated 8/28, 3:45PM
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Calendar of events for Maine Labor Day with graphic in black & yellow with a megaphone that says "Labor Day 2025, Sept. 1st" with the following text:
PINE TREE ACTIVISM CALENDAR
MAINE LABOR DAY, Sept 1, 2025

Share/Repost so Mainers know where to #RESIST!

WORKERS OVER BILLIONAIRES
Nationwide Protest – Maine Events
– Updated Aug 28 3:45PM –

In support of and solidarity with workers and unions. Please bring signs and posters that express this intent.

Auburn: 12-2:00pm, Court St, Longley Bridge, Auburn
Augusta: 4-6:00pm, Memorial Bridge sidewalks, Augusta
Bangor: 10-11:30am, West Market Square, 1 Broad St, Bangor
Belfast: 4-7:00pm, Steamboat Landing, 34 Comm'l St, Belfast
Brewer: 4:30-7:00pm, Solidarity Center, 20 Ivers St, Brewer
Bridgton: 12-2:00pm, Shorey Park, Main St, Bridgton
Brunswick: 10-11:30am, Maine St Mall & Gazebo, Brunswick
Calais: 11-12:30pm, Corner of North & Main, Flatiron Park, Calais
Damariscotta: 12-1:00pm, Damariscotta-Newcastle bridge
Dexter: 12-1:00pm, Corners of Post Office Rd, 1 Church St, Dexter
Dover-Foxcroft: 1-2:00pm, Main Street bridge, Dover-Foxcroft
Ellsworth: 10:30-11:30am, 175 High Street (Shaw's area), Ellsworth
Ellsworth: 12-1:30pm, City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth
Farmington: 11-12:30pm, Farmington Post Office, Farmington
Freeport: 8-11:15am, Corner of Main & School St, Freeport
Lisbon Falls: 9-10:30am, Rt 1 & Main St, Lisbon Falls
Machias: 12-1:00pm, 16 O'Brien Ave, Machias
Oxford Hills: 4-6:00pm, Main St & Fair St, Paris
Portsmouth, NH: 4-5:00pm, Market Square, Portsmouth NH
Presque Isle: 10-11:30am, North & Main Streets, Presque Isle
Southwest Harbor: 11-12:00pm, 315 Main St, Southwest Harbor
Vienna: 6-7:30pm, Town House Rd @ Historical Society, Vienna Village
Waterville: 10-12:00, Head of Falls Park, march starts Green St Park
Wayne: 9-10:30am, On the bridge, Main St, Wayne
York: 10-11:00am, York Town Hall, 186 York St, York

More Labor Day 2025 Events added …

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LumenARRT! @lumenarrt.bsky.social · Aug 29

Saturday evening at the Cumberland County Jail in Portland. After demonstrating on Congress Street, the Ideal Maine Band lead a vigil with music, candles, and flowers to hold space outside the jail and let detainees know they are not forgotten. #abolishice #noiceforme #vigil #mepolitics

LumenARRT! @lumenarrt.bsky.social · Aug 29

NO HUMAN IS ILLEGAL

Projection magic on Saturday evening at the Cumberland County Jail in Portland. We were there to stand against ICE brutality along with many, many other Mainers. #abolishice #noiceforme #vigil #mepolitics #mainedsa #presentemaine #idealmainesocialaidandsanctuaryband

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LumenARRT! @lumenarrt.bsky.social · Aug 15

ALERT! TONIGHT'S VIGIL HAS BEEN CANCELLED. For now.

LumenARRT! @lumenarrt.bsky.social · Aug 14

LumenARRT! will be there tomorrow to stand in solidarity with all those detained by ICE at the Cumberland County Jail at the corner of St. John and Congress Streets in Portland, Maine tomorrow, Friday August 15th at 7:00pm FMI & to register:
actionnetwork.org/events/vigil...

LumenARRT! will be there tomorrow to stand in solidarity with all those detained by ICE at the Cumberland County Jail.

Where: Cumberland County Jail at the corner of St. John and Congress Streets in Portland, Maine

When: Friday August 15th at 7:00pm

We arrive to hold space for the humanity of care, dignity, support, family, and solidarity that ICE so violently attempts to strip from its detainees. With our presence, our voices, our light, and our hearts, we hope that those inside can know that the community outside is thinking about them, is working for them, and fighting the brutality they are subject to.

Please join us with your heart and voice to help center our moral courage in this fragile moment. Register here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/vigil-for-those-in-cages

#AbolishICE #EndPrisons #NoICEforME #vigil #MEpolitics

LumenARRT! @lumenarrt.bsky.social · Aug 14

actionnetwork.org/events/vigil...

Vigil for Those in Cages

Please join us for a vigil in solidarity with all those whom ICE is currently imprisoning. Cumberland County Jail has a contract to serve as a detention facility for ICE / DHS.

actionnetwork.org

LumenARRT! @lumenarrt.bsky.social · Aug 14

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LumenARRT! @lumenarrt.bsky.social · Aug 6

We Stand With Immigrants! La Marcha de la Puebla in Portland, Maine on August 1st - No more fear. No more silence. #AbolishICE

Many thanks to @mainepublic.org for the coverage.

www.mainepublic.org/politics/202...

Protestors rally for immigrants' rights in Portland, as fear hits close to home

About 100 people marched through downtown in opposition to President Trump's aggressive immigrant enforcement.

www.mainepublic.org

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🎃 Fiona "Fi" Webster 🎃 @fiona-webster22.bsky.social · Jul 30

A bright red sculpture of 47 has appeared at a busy intersection in Manhattan, seemingly climbing out of a manhole.

The life-size, red-coloured piece, titled "Donald," was secretly installed by French street artist James Colomina at the corner of East 42nd Street & 2nd Avenue.

#art #streetart

Red, Pursed-Lipped Donald Trump’s Sculpture Emerges From Manhattan Manhole

French street artist James Colomina installed a bright red sculpture of Donald Trump in Manhattan, depicting him emerging from a manhole.

www.news18.com

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LumenARRT! @lumenarrt.bsky.social · Jul 31

Stand With Immigrants! La Marcha de la Puebla
A Nationwide Call to Action
Join us in Portland, Maine
Aug 1 · 10:30 AM · Congress Square Park
Peaceful sidewalk march to City Hall
No more fear. No more silence.
Our voices walk together.
#lamarchadelapuebla #heroesnotvillains #laculturadelmundo

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🇺🇸 ☮️ 🌊🌴 JohnnyBlue 🌴🌊🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @johnny-blue01.bsky.social · Apr 21

Berkeley-based artist Michele Pred projected the phrase “Money For Science, Not Oligarchs” onto UC Berkeley‘s Sproul Hall. “Thousands of important research projects are losing money. [...] We’re in a crisis,” Pred said in a phone interview.

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Vjaybombs @vjaybomb.bsky.social · Jul 23

Look over here!

#vjaybomb #epstein #epsteinfiles #art #streetart

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LumenARRT! @lumenarrt.bsky.social · Jul 23

Stand With Immigrants
Led by Immigrant Youth
La Marcha de la Puebla
A Nationwide Call to Action
Portland, ME Aug 1, 10:30 AM
Congress Square Park
Peaceful sidewalk march to City Hall

No more fear. No more silence.
Our voices walk together.

#lamarchadelapuebla #heroesnotvillains #laculturadelmundo

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LumenARRT! @lumenarrt.bsky.social · Jul 20

On August 1st, Portland, ME will join the nationwide march La Marcha De La Puebla to stand in solidarity with immigrants and their families. FMI - laculturadelmundo.org

#lamarchadelapuebla #heroesnotvillains #laculturadelmundo

On August 1st, Portland, ME will join the nationwide march La Marcha De La Puebla to stand in solidarity with immigrants and their families. Founded by Cesar Vasquez, this movement is led by La Cultura Del Mundo, a grassroots, youth-led organization based in Santa Maria, CA. The community will gather at 10:30 AM in Congress Square Park and begin a peaceful march on the sidewalk of Congress St to City Hall at 11 AM. Come show support for the immigrants and innocent people who are being targeted in your community—learn more at https://laculturadelmundo.org/

#lamarchadelapuebla #heroesnotvillains #laculturadelmundo

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Vjaybombs @vjaybomb.bsky.social · Jul 19

“May every day be another wonderful secret” -DJT

#vjaybomb #epstein #epsteinlist #art

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