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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 5h

My latest: Trump is slowly but surely desensitizing the public to a brand of authoritarianism aimed at subverting the will of the electorate. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...

Trump’s Plan To Remain on His Throne

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10h

-A living wage
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence

These are the foundations of real freedom.

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Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · 5h

Now we build on the momentum. ezralevin.substack.com/p/whats-come...

What's comes after the largest peaceful protest in American history?

Indivisible's weekly newsletter with analysis and action

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 9h

omg!

"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...

"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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Peaceful Brevard @peacefulbrevard.bsky.social · 7h

Peaceful Brevard @peacefulbrevard.bsky.social · 9h

Luckily, they're not halfway competent.

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Peaceful Brevard @peacefulbrevard.bsky.social · 10h

Exactly the problem. We need the midterms (if they happen) to be a landslide to get actual representation in the House and Senate. Then there should be an avalanche of impeachments and prison time for many in the current toxic regime.

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Peaceful Brevard @peacefulbrevard.bsky.social · 10h

Well played with the graphic!

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 14h

In the middle of all Trump’s distractions, pay attention to the fundamental issue:

While the richest people are getting richer, tens of millions of people are struggling to pay for rent & groceries.

Now 15 million Americans are going to be thrown off health care. Unacceptable.

Shutdown Day 20 | Sen. Bernie Sanders

YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders

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Peaceful Brevard @peacefulbrevard.bsky.social · 10h

Does anyone actually listen to this fool (Bannon)?

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 13h

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Elle Esse 🖇️ @relentles99.bsky.social · 1d

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60 Minutes @60minutes.bsky.social · 1d

“We found over 35 cases in which the judges have specifically said what the government is providing…false information. It might be intentionally false information, including false sworn declarations time and again," says Ryan Goodman, law professor at New York University.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 15h

“The demonstrations were very small.”

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

We love our Marines and owe a debt of gratitude to Camp Pendleton, but next time, the Vice President and the White House shouldn’t be so reckless with people’s lives for their vanity projects.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...

Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say

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cait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · 16h

my woke take is that entirely too many people feel entitled to the benefits of a social contract while not feeling bound by the responsibilities of said contract

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11h

The Department of Homeland Security just spent over $170M in taxpayer funds to buy Kristi Noem two luxury Gulfstream jets.

Meanwhile, Trump's shutdown is threatening the paychecks and SNAP benefits of millions of Americans.

"New Golden Age" for who?

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Peaceful Brevard @peacefulbrevard.bsky.social · 10h

Must be nice to have a 3-week paid vacation.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 10h

If you’re wondering why Mike Johnson has so much time to lie about peaceful protests, it’s because he keeps canceling House business to shield Republicans from questions about huge healthcare cuts and health insurance premium hikes: indivisible.org/campaign/sto...

(next to an image of the Capitol and a hand holding a megaphone) STOP THE TRUMP SHUT DOWN

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Peaceful Brevard @peacefulbrevard.bsky.social · 14h

Why aren't we doing this everywhere? And not just for veterans? A great success story.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · Aug 15

An unarmed veteran was attacked from behind, sustaining injuries and being dragged into a Portland ice building.

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Peaceful Brevard @peacefulbrevard.bsky.social · 15h

Important reporting here. Call you senators and tell them STOP THE AMASSING OF ANTI-AMERICAN WEAPONS!

ICE boosts weapons spending 700%

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Peaceful Brevard @peacefulbrevard.bsky.social · 15h

Please read Judd Legum's reporting today on the vast and WASTEful spending by ICE -- sooo many weapons, ready for use against Americans. Very troubling. Imagine how many hungry children could be fed with these millions of $$.

Peaceful Brevard @peacefulbrevard.bsky.social · 18h

Another example of the impotent and incompetent regime trying to look capable and strong. Mwahahahaha failed again, fools!

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Ted Lieu @tedlieu.bsky.social · 1d

THERE IS LITERALLY NO REASON TO FIRE LIVE ARTILLERY SHELLS OVER AN AMERICAN HIGHWAY.

TOTALLY STUPID, RECKLESS, AND BIZARRE ACTIONS JUST TO MAKE JD VANCE FEEL IMPORTANT.

John Ismay @johnismay.bsky.social · 1d

An artillery shell fired during 250th anniversary celebration of the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton on Saturday detonated prematurely over Interstate 5, damaging a California Highway Patrol vehicle on JD Vance's security detail www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...

Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say

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