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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12h

CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow embodied what a journalist should be: someone who holds power to account instead of capitulating to it.

Over 70 years later, his segment denouncing Joe McCarthy’s congressional witch hunts rings truer than ever.

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Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 6h

We’ll be on a highway overpass near DC with banners and a dancing frog.

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 6h

NoKings.org

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Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 6h

We’ll be on a highway overpass near DC with banners and a dancing frog.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14h

Pritzker: "If the Constitution means anything -- and I guess we all are questioning that right now -- the Insurrection Act cannot be invoked ... they just want troops on the ground because they want to militarize especially blue cities in blue states."

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Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 8h

Speak out on Saturday the 18th at a #NoKings event near you. Find out/ organize your own event at NoKings.org. Bring friends!

Then keep working to defend democracy. Connect with other activists locally through indivisible.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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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 10h

🚨🚨🚨WA Governor Bob Ferguson responds to a letter he received from AG Pam Bondi in which she threatened to place him in jail. 🧯He is on fire! 1/2

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Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 9h

Political strategist Will Robinson makes some terrific points about what needs to happen after the #NoKings events on the 18th.

Find an event at: NoKings.org and bring friends.

We’re not one and done. Sunday, the real work begins / continues. Check it out willrobinson.substack.com/p/the-march-...

No Kings, No Fear: Building the America We Deserve

The No Kings marches are a spark. What we do next — how we meet, organize, and protect each other — will determine whether they light a movement that lasts.

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Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 15h

I’m Antifa(scist). An unpaid celebrant of our democracy!

Join the fun on October 18th - check NoKings.org to find an event near you!

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Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 15h

I’m Antifa(scist). An unpaid celebrant of our democracy!

Join the fun on October 18th - check NoKings.org to find an event near you!

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Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 15h

Republicans control ALL of government. End the #GOPshutdown - NOW!

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Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 15h

Older folks - Aunt-tifas like me can’t move as fast and our footing isn’t as sure as it once was.

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Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 15h

Why wait until Halloween? Make a big splash by joining a #NoKings event near you! Folks will love your costume - kids especially! Go to NoKings.org to find an event and bring friends / have FUN!

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 ...

NoKings.org

Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 16h

Don’t give them a reason. Have FUN on the 18th. Turn it into a celebration of our democracy! By ing friends! Wear costumes. Blow bubbles. Dance and wave. Sing.

Go to NoKings.org - find and join an event near you!

Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 16h

We just ordered one for my son’s 23rd birthday. He’ll have FUN with this!

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Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 16h

Find a #NoKings event near you at NoKings.org.

Celebrate our democracy! Bring friends! Have FUN on October 18th!

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 ...

NoKings.org

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Angus: Who else are you going to give military bases to? When’s Vladimir Putin getting his rocket bases in the United States?

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 1d

This Is Fascism

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Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 1d

Watched an old favorite, First Wives Club. Classic.

The world lost a great talent today. Diane Keaton was an amazing actress. May she rest in peace.

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 1d

Swear-in Rep. Adelita Grijalva! Release the Epstein files!

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Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 1d

My grandpa Bart was Antifa. He taught guys to drive tanks during WWII and was desc from one of the signors of the Declaration of Independence.

Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 1d

If our voice weren’t so powerful, republicans wouldn’t be working so hard to silence us.

Find an event and come celebrate our democracy with friends NoKings.org.

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Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 1d

My Grandpa, Bart. He taught guys to drive tanks in WWII and is descended from a signor of the Declaration of Independence. My kids and I through him.

We’ll be celebrating our democracy at a #NoKings event on October 18th. NoKings.org

Resisting fascism and wannabe kings runs deep in our family.

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 ...

NoKings.org

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Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 1d

One of my ancestors signed the Declaration of Independence. My kids and I will carry on the fight on Saturday. We’ll be out celebrating democracy at (and my birthday) on OCTOBER 18th.

Bring friends and JOIN US! NoKings.org.

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Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 1d

Hey, if our voice didn’t matter the GOP wouldn’t be working so hard to take it away.

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Mama Murphy☘️ @mamamurphy.bsky.social · 1d

Count us in for one in Maryland. Just ordered a Portland Anti-fascist type costume for my son’s 23rd birthday. Should be fun!

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