Merlin
@merlinmatt.bsky.social
Alabama resident.
A blue dot in a sea of deep red
I stand for what's right
#WeThePEOPLE
#Indivisible
#Resist
This. Is. Not. Normal.
A blue dot in a sea of deep red
I stand for what's right
#WeThePEOPLE
#Indivisible
#Resist
This. Is. Not. Normal.
Reposted by Merlin
A major consequence of chronically defunding social sciences is that people have no knowledge of what propaganda is, what it looks like and how it works.
August 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A major consequence of chronically defunding social sciences is that people have no knowledge of what propaganda is, what it looks like and how it works.
Reposted by Merlin
Reposted by Merlin
📌Trump is not celebrating Juneteenth because he is a bigot.
Hope that clears things up.
Hope that clears things up.
WH Press Secretary Leavitt Says President Trump Is Not Celebrating Juneteenth
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says she is "not tracking the president's signature on any proclamation" marking Juneteenth today or the rest of the week, suggesting President Trump will ...
www.c-span.org
June 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
📌Trump is not celebrating Juneteenth because he is a bigot.
Hope that clears things up.
Hope that clears things up.
thank you @governor.ny.gov for speaking truth to power. @schumer.senate.gov this is how it's done.
@aoc.bsky.social thank you for your efforts too.
@aoc.bsky.social thank you for your efforts too.
Yeah you’ve got hochul uploading an official nygov social video calling lander’s arrest, and I’m quoting here, “bullshit.” They think the feds have overreached and are vulnerable.
June 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
thank you @governor.ny.gov for speaking truth to power. @schumer.senate.gov this is how it's done.
@aoc.bsky.social thank you for your efforts too.
@aoc.bsky.social thank you for your efforts too.
@bradlander.bsky.social is an American citizen who is asking to see the warrant that details the charges against him which would cite the reason he's being detained. This is clearly illegal and is the most recent authoritarian move by a fascist regime. THIS IS NOT A SHARED AMERICAN VALUE. NOT NORMAL
Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
June 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
@bradlander.bsky.social is an American citizen who is asking to see the warrant that details the charges against him which would cite the reason he's being detained. This is clearly illegal and is the most recent authoritarian move by a fascist regime. THIS IS NOT A SHARED AMERICAN VALUE. NOT NORMAL
Specifically seeking lawyers to sign this petition: ldad.org/letters-brie...
Anyone can sign, but the organization specifically is asking attorneys to do so.
Anyone can sign, but the organization specifically is asking attorneys to do so.
LDAD and Coalition Partners File an Ethics Complaint Against Attorney General Pamela Bondi – LDAD
ldad.org
June 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Specifically seeking lawyers to sign this petition: ldad.org/letters-brie...
Anyone can sign, but the organization specifically is asking attorneys to do so.
Anyone can sign, but the organization specifically is asking attorneys to do so.
There's a virtual event as well at 10am central time if there isn't one close to you. Check this out (linked in the shared post).
Detaining David is absolute nonsense and is a straight up fascist play. This man was simply exercising his First Amendment rights.
Detaining David is absolute nonsense and is a straight up fascist play. This man was simply exercising his First Amendment rights.
Show up today. Stand in solidarity.
Free David. End the raids.
Free David. End the raids.
An Attack on One Is an Attack on All.
Stand Up. Speak Out.
Defend Workers. Protect Immigrants. Fight for Our Freedoms.
📍 Find an action near you and show up to demand:
✊The release of David Huerta
🛑 An immediate end to ICE raids
📣 The right to protest without fear
🔗 bit.ly/FreeDavidEndRaids
Stand Up. Speak Out.
Defend Workers. Protect Immigrants. Fight for Our Freedoms.
📍 Find an action near you and show up to demand:
✊The release of David Huerta
🛑 An immediate end to ICE raids
📣 The right to protest without fear
🔗 bit.ly/FreeDavidEndRaids
June 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
There's a virtual event as well at 10am central time if there isn't one close to you. Check this out (linked in the shared post).
Detaining David is absolute nonsense and is a straight up fascist play. This man was simply exercising his First Amendment rights.
Detaining David is absolute nonsense and is a straight up fascist play. This man was simply exercising his First Amendment rights.
1. This guy is a badass and should be celebrated. Buddy, I'd like to buy you a cocktail (or NA cocktail) of your choice.
2. THIS IS NOT NORMAL and WE THE PEOPLE should not have to be doing this. Keep telling yourself THIS IS NOT NORMAL
3. I'm not physically in Cali but my heart is there with you ✊
2. THIS IS NOT NORMAL and WE THE PEOPLE should not have to be doing this. Keep telling yourself THIS IS NOT NORMAL
3. I'm not physically in Cali but my heart is there with you ✊
June 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
1. This guy is a badass and should be celebrated. Buddy, I'd like to buy you a cocktail (or NA cocktail) of your choice.
2. THIS IS NOT NORMAL and WE THE PEOPLE should not have to be doing this. Keep telling yourself THIS IS NOT NORMAL
3. I'm not physically in Cali but my heart is there with you ✊
2. THIS IS NOT NORMAL and WE THE PEOPLE should not have to be doing this. Keep telling yourself THIS IS NOT NORMAL
3. I'm not physically in Cali but my heart is there with you ✊
I have an arguably ridiculous question @ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social but I'll pose it anyway.
should we use Elon to our advantage... pounce right now?
he architected some heinous bullshit. but should we try to see if he'd be on "our" side now?
we want disenfranchised trumpers...
should we use Elon to our advantage... pounce right now?
he architected some heinous bullshit. but should we try to see if he'd be on "our" side now?
we want disenfranchised trumpers...
June 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I have an arguably ridiculous question @ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social but I'll pose it anyway.
should we use Elon to our advantage... pounce right now?
he architected some heinous bullshit. but should we try to see if he'd be on "our" side now?
we want disenfranchised trumpers...
should we use Elon to our advantage... pounce right now?
he architected some heinous bullshit. but should we try to see if he'd be on "our" side now?
we want disenfranchised trumpers...
🍿🍿🍿 Get your popcorn ready, folks!
They're breaking up!
They're breaking up!
June 5, 2025 at 8:11 PM
🍿🍿🍿 Get your popcorn ready, folks!
They're breaking up!
They're breaking up!
Hope to see you here at our next large-scale protest in Tuscaloosa. Join us! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
We hope you will be able to join us in Tuscaloosa on June 14th: 6PM at the Federal Building. Sign up here- and bring a friend! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
#resistance @alabamaprogress.bsky.social @50501alabama.bsky.social @indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social
#resistance @alabamaprogress.bsky.social @50501alabama.bsky.social @indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Hope to see you here at our next large-scale protest in Tuscaloosa. Join us! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
This Sunday May 25th if you are in or around Tuscaloosa, AL, join us as we support our veterans and federal employees. Bring your own sign. 10:00 AM until noon. meet us at the southbound side of the Hugh Thomas bridge. @indivisible.org @50501alabama.bsky.social @alabamaprogress.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This Sunday May 25th if you are in or around Tuscaloosa, AL, join us as we support our veterans and federal employees. Bring your own sign. 10:00 AM until noon. meet us at the southbound side of the Hugh Thomas bridge. @indivisible.org @50501alabama.bsky.social @alabamaprogress.bsky.social
If you're in Alabama anywhere near tuscaloosa and have time, I hope to see you tomorrow on the bridge! @indivisible.org @50501alabama.bsky.social @alabamaprogress.bsky.social
May 11, 2025 at 2:35 AM
If you're in Alabama anywhere near tuscaloosa and have time, I hope to see you tomorrow on the bridge! @indivisible.org @50501alabama.bsky.social @alabamaprogress.bsky.social
this is not normal. what the hell is going on?
this is unacceptable.
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @sewell.house.gov @maddow.msnbc.com @ezralevin.bsky.social @cooperandersonn.bsky.social @cnn.com @msnbc.com
this is unacceptable.
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @sewell.house.gov @maddow.msnbc.com @ezralevin.bsky.social @cooperandersonn.bsky.social @cnn.com @msnbc.com
Why is ICE wearing masks? What are they hiding?
The Mayor of Newark was arrested at an ICE facility—when elected officials showed up, masked agents roughed them up, including an 80-year-old congresswoman. Why?!
The Mayor of Newark was arrested at an ICE facility—when elected officials showed up, masked agents roughed them up, including an 80-year-old congresswoman. Why?!
May 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
this is not normal. what the hell is going on?
this is unacceptable.
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @sewell.house.gov @maddow.msnbc.com @ezralevin.bsky.social @cooperandersonn.bsky.social @cnn.com @msnbc.com
this is unacceptable.
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @sewell.house.gov @maddow.msnbc.com @ezralevin.bsky.social @cooperandersonn.bsky.social @cnn.com @msnbc.com
My heart breaks for you, Alireza Douradi.
Our country failed you.
The University of Alabama failed you.
We want to help. Let us know how we can help you. @northp-ttownindiv.bsky.social @indivisible.org @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
www.al.com/news/2025/05...
Our country failed you.
The University of Alabama failed you.
We want to help. Let us know how we can help you. @northp-ttownindiv.bsky.social @indivisible.org @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
www.al.com/news/2025/05...
Alireza Doroudi’s fiancée grieves as he agrees to leave Alabama for Iran: ‘A sad day for America’
“I feel relieved for Alireza. He didn’t deserve to stay that long in that facility and be treated like this.”
www.al.com
May 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
My heart breaks for you, Alireza Douradi.
Our country failed you.
The University of Alabama failed you.
We want to help. Let us know how we can help you. @northp-ttownindiv.bsky.social @indivisible.org @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
www.al.com/news/2025/05...
Our country failed you.
The University of Alabama failed you.
We want to help. Let us know how we can help you. @northp-ttownindiv.bsky.social @indivisible.org @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
www.al.com/news/2025/05...
Please join us as we #resist
Want to donate to help offset costs? Send any amount (no amount is too small) to venmo.com/code?user_id...
Want to donate to help offset costs? Send any amount (no amount is too small) to venmo.com/code?user_id...
TUSCALOOSA, AL - MAYDAY MAYDAY!
Mayday (May 1st)
Location: Government Plaza
Time: 4:00 PM
Fed up with ALL politicians? Join us as WE THE PEOPLE make our voices heard.
This is a HUMAN issue. Join us to speak for the capital-R Republic and choose to be on the side of RIGHT vs WRONG
@indivisible.org
Mayday (May 1st)
Location: Government Plaza
Time: 4:00 PM
Fed up with ALL politicians? Join us as WE THE PEOPLE make our voices heard.
This is a HUMAN issue. Join us to speak for the capital-R Republic and choose to be on the side of RIGHT vs WRONG
@indivisible.org
April 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Please join us as we #resist
Want to donate to help offset costs? Send any amount (no amount is too small) to venmo.com/code?user_id...
Want to donate to help offset costs? Send any amount (no amount is too small) to venmo.com/code?user_id...
Why is it time to act? Bc silence at this point is tacet endorsement of an authoritarian regime with an orange goblin as its figurehead. Disgusting. The billionaires and wealthy elite must are not more important than all of us.
it's time for WE THE PEOPLE to ACT www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
it's time for WE THE PEOPLE to ACT www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
Trump-aligned club for the ultra rich launches in Washington
The launch of “Executive Branch” comes as Trump world looks to remake Washington.
www.politico.com
April 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Why is it time to act? Bc silence at this point is tacet endorsement of an authoritarian regime with an orange goblin as its figurehead. Disgusting. The billionaires and wealthy elite must are not more important than all of us.
it's time for WE THE PEOPLE to ACT www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
it's time for WE THE PEOPLE to ACT www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
The time and location are subject to change.
This protest is going to be a BIG one. @alabamaprogress.bsky.social @50501alabama.bsky.social @indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
This protest is going to be a BIG one. @alabamaprogress.bsky.social @50501alabama.bsky.social @indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
It's happening - it will be big.
Come out to show your support. We will stand united as WE THE PEOPLE as we oppose the authoritarian criminal and say "WE DON'T WANT YOU HERE!"
**The time and location may be updated as time goes on**
Come out to show your support. We will stand united as WE THE PEOPLE as we oppose the authoritarian criminal and say "WE DON'T WANT YOU HERE!"
**The time and location may be updated as time goes on**
April 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The time and location are subject to change.
This protest is going to be a BIG one. @alabamaprogress.bsky.social @50501alabama.bsky.social @indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
This protest is going to be a BIG one. @alabamaprogress.bsky.social @50501alabama.bsky.social @indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
@booker.senate.gov is there any chance we could discuss something that's brewing in Alabama?
I know it's far from you but #resistance is key to #resist tyrants like Trump.
I'm in Tuscaloosa. I'm with the local @indivisible.org chapter @northp-ttownindiv.bsky.social
please reach out to me.
I know it's far from you but #resistance is key to #resist tyrants like Trump.
I'm in Tuscaloosa. I'm with the local @indivisible.org chapter @northp-ttownindiv.bsky.social
please reach out to me.
April 24, 2025 at 6:48 AM
@booker.senate.gov is there any chance we could discuss something that's brewing in Alabama?
I know it's far from you but #resistance is key to #resist tyrants like Trump.
I'm in Tuscaloosa. I'm with the local @indivisible.org chapter @northp-ttownindiv.bsky.social
please reach out to me.
I know it's far from you but #resistance is key to #resist tyrants like Trump.
I'm in Tuscaloosa. I'm with the local @indivisible.org chapter @northp-ttownindiv.bsky.social
please reach out to me.
There's a lot more coming in Tuscaloosa, AL @maddow.msnbc.com @maddowblog.msnbc.com @ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @50501alabama.bsky.social we are throwing in, in a VERY big way.
Trump wants to politicize graduation? WE THE PEOPLE say no.
Mayday: Lowish estimates of 5,000 ppl
Trump wants to politicize graduation? WE THE PEOPLE say no.
Mayday: Lowish estimates of 5,000 ppl
“Cowardice is contagious — so is courage.”
“That’s what we’ve been seeing month after month... Starting with some people demonstrating courage, and then other people looking around and saying I can do that, too. It’s in my power. I’m not just a victim of world events.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social
“That’s what we’ve been seeing month after month... Starting with some people demonstrating courage, and then other people looking around and saying I can do that, too. It’s in my power. I’m not just a victim of world events.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 6:11 AM
There's a lot more coming in Tuscaloosa, AL @maddow.msnbc.com @maddowblog.msnbc.com @ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @50501alabama.bsky.social we are throwing in, in a VERY big way.
Trump wants to politicize graduation? WE THE PEOPLE say no.
Mayday: Lowish estimates of 5,000 ppl
Trump wants to politicize graduation? WE THE PEOPLE say no.
Mayday: Lowish estimates of 5,000 ppl
This message needs to be pushed. Thank you @kristinmreid.bsky.social for bringing awareness to this in a frank and honest way.
Eugenics is not something we should ever have to endure, specifically as it relates to American policy and procedure. My grandfather for one fought against this BS in WWII.
Eugenics is not something we should ever have to endure, specifically as it relates to American policy and procedure. My grandfather for one fought against this BS in WWII.
This eugenics-language focused registry of entire groups with disabilities is terrifying.
April 23, 2025 at 5:48 AM
This message needs to be pushed. Thank you @kristinmreid.bsky.social for bringing awareness to this in a frank and honest way.
Eugenics is not something we should ever have to endure, specifically as it relates to American policy and procedure. My grandfather for one fought against this BS in WWII.
Eugenics is not something we should ever have to endure, specifically as it relates to American policy and procedure. My grandfather for one fought against this BS in WWII.
Please friends in Alabama or Alabama alumni: take action. Share this out as many places as possible. @indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @alabamaprogress.bsky.social @50501alabama.bsky.social
Calling ALL concerned citizens of Alabama and ANYONE with an Alabama connection.
We are asking any and all concerned citizens to call and email President Bell to say NO to Trump's visit.
Viewable on a Google Doc at: bit.ly/3Y6Tr2I
Facebook post: bit.ly/43YQl4t
We are asking any and all concerned citizens to call and email President Bell to say NO to Trump's visit.
Viewable on a Google Doc at: bit.ly/3Y6Tr2I
Facebook post: bit.ly/43YQl4t
April 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Please friends in Alabama or Alabama alumni: take action. Share this out as many places as possible. @indivisible.org @ezralevin.bsky.social @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @alabamaprogress.bsky.social @50501alabama.bsky.social
Reposted by Merlin
HAPPENING IN NORTHPORT, AL - DISTRICT AL-04 - Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - 7PM at Northside High Lunchroom: a Town Hall With(Out) Robert Aderholt.
@alabamaprogress.bsky.social @indivisible.org @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social @50501alabama.bsky.social @50501movement.bsky.social
@alabamaprogress.bsky.social @indivisible.org @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social @50501alabama.bsky.social @50501movement.bsky.social
April 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
HAPPENING IN NORTHPORT, AL - DISTRICT AL-04 - Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - 7PM at Northside High Lunchroom: a Town Hall With(Out) Robert Aderholt.
@alabamaprogress.bsky.social @indivisible.org @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social @50501alabama.bsky.social @50501movement.bsky.social
@alabamaprogress.bsky.social @indivisible.org @leahgreenberg.bsky.social @ezralevin.bsky.social @50501alabama.bsky.social @50501movement.bsky.social
Reposted by Merlin
"I fought for it once, I'll fight for it again"
@maddow.msnbc.com
My dad is 98, WWII USNavy Veteran. Showed up for democracy in San Diego today. "I fought for it once, I'll fight for it again!" 💙🇺🇸💙 THIS is what democracy looks like!!!!
My dad is 98, WWII USNavy Veteran. Showed up for democracy in San Diego today. "I fought for it once, I'll fight for it again!" 💙🇺🇸💙 THIS is what democracy looks like!!!!
April 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM
"I fought for it once, I'll fight for it again"
Agree so much @leahgreenberg.bsky.social and even though I don't have any Democratic electeds to engage with I will keep beating the drum of THIS IS NOT NORMAL. No matter where we each live, we need to interact with our electeds and hold them accountable. @northp-ttownindiv.bsky.social
any Democratic elected who says they can't win the politics of "should we give Trump the power to disappear innocent people into a concentration camp" has a terminal case of consultant brain and should be ruthlessly hounded from office
April 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Agree so much @leahgreenberg.bsky.social and even though I don't have any Democratic electeds to engage with I will keep beating the drum of THIS IS NOT NORMAL. No matter where we each live, we need to interact with our electeds and hold them accountable. @northp-ttownindiv.bsky.social