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LESams @lsam22.bsky.social · 14h

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naugtynonnie.bsky.social @naugtynonnie.bsky.social · 13h

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Historic turnout expected for nationwide 'No Kings' protests against Trump overreach

Rachel Maddow reports that the number of events planned for the "No Kings" day of protest on Saturday, October 18 already exceeds the previous "No Kings" protests that drew millions of Americans to voice their opposition to Donald Trump's overreach and attacks on democracy in the United States. Ezra Levin, co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible, joins to discuss the planning and organizing taking place.

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naugtynonnie.bsky.social @naugtynonnie.bsky.social · 13h

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Poll shows majority of Americans think Trump’s immigration crackdown has gone too far

As ICE arrests rise under President Trump’s immigration crackdown, advocates warn of growing fear and legal uncertainty. In a recent NYT/Siena poll, a majority of Americans think the Trump immigration...

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 2d

Work harder and die

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💙Matthew U.💙 @match74.bsky.social · 1d

Some heroes wear running shorts.

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beowolf5548.bsky.social @beowolf5548.bsky.social · 1d

SNL

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Pam Bondi Hearing Cold Open - SNL

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

Looks like Justice Amy Coney Barrett visited the La Prairie counter at Neiman Marcus and asked for a "Mar-a-Lago" makeover.

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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 1d

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CatWoman @catwomanresists.bsky.social · 1d

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

UPDATE: Media outlets are collectively rejecting Hegseth’s authoritarian rules about reporting on the Pentagon — even Newsmax (!!)

Embarrassing for the Secretary of War On Journalism
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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naugtynonnie.bsky.social @naugtynonnie.bsky.social · 1d

RACIST!!!!

naugtynonnie.bsky.social @naugtynonnie.bsky.social · 1d

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naugtynonnie.bsky.social @naugtynonnie.bsky.social · 1d

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MFCarter @mfcarter.bsky.social · 1d

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naugtynonnie.bsky.social @naugtynonnie.bsky.social · 1d

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Trump, world leaders gather in Egypt for ceasefire deal signing with Netanyahu absent

After speaking in Israel, Trump traveled to Egypt for an international "peace summit" with more than 20 world leaders on what's next for Gaza.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Obama: "When you see an administration suggest that ordinary street crime is an insurrection or a terrorist act, that is a genuine effort to weaken how we have understood democracy."

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Anat Shenker-Osorio @anatosaurus.bsky.social · 1d

A unifying color (and/or symbol) has been integral to movements against fascism across places and times. It allows us to know we are indeed a very big we. And to telegraph to others our beliefs in freedom and fairness, prosperity and peace. It makes us a team folks want to join.

Bright yellow background with No Kings written at the top left, below a crown Xed out in red. Below that the words: Saturday, October 18th. Wear yellow. Show up. Show out. nokings.org
Lower right a sign reading "Rejecting Kings Since 1776" and an arm holding it up on a stick.

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Lisa Catara (official)💎 @lisa-catara.bsky.social · 1d

A presentation of wealth inequality. In case anyone forgot.

It's not Left vs Right.
It's Top vs Bottom.

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Bill Mitchell @modalbluesky.bsky.social · 1d

Here is an illustration for those that have forgotten why Ukraine is so important!

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🦋Nathan Chapman Enough is Enough🦋Just Stand🌊 @nchapman.bsky.social · 1d

DemCast USA @demcast.com · 1d

It's time for Speaker Johnson to quit stalling and swear in Democrat Adelita Grijalva to secure the final vote on releasing the Epstein files.

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Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 2d

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 2d

I have never forgotten the oath I raised my hand for. I never will.

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naugtynonnie.bsky.social @naugtynonnie.bsky.social · 2d

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 7d

These are scary times, and it’s okay to feel afraid. The challenge is learning how to respond instead of retreating. This piece offers insight into managing that fear and transforming it into courage, understanding, and tangible steps forward.

The Fear Factor

The right and the left both use fear to drive politics, but the difference in how is striking

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