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New Jersey Dem Cast lead. Andy Kim won. The work to change our state & our party has only begun. Democracy is worth fighting for everywhere, every time.

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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · Nov 16

I’m not done.

I still believe in us.

I still believe in the promise & potential of this country.

I know democracy is always worth the work, the headache & the heartache.

I’m ready for the next round.

I will RESIST!

Who’s with me?

#DemCast #DemVoice1 #wtpBLUE

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Senator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 9h

Our democracy can’t be run by mob bosses and people are tired of these intimidation tactics by Trump.

It’s time for the House to come back to work and deliver for the American people.

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 6h

Trump fears Bondi is moving too slow to prosecute his political adversaries on fake charges- with good reason. He's trying to consolidate authoritarian power against declining public support,racing up a down-moving escalator, as it moves faster against him.
He's losing.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

Trump Might Be Losing His Race Against Time

The president is gambling that he can consolidate authority before the public turns too sharply against him.

www.theatlantic.com

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 6h

Outside the Broadview ICE facility in Chicago, dangerous terrorists gather.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

Don Lemon (@donlemonofficial) on Threads

The people of Chicago never fail to come out and support… 🎥: noturtlesoup17 on X #ice #chicago

www.threads.com

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 8h

#AZ07 doesn't have a Congresswoman to represent them because trumps little Johnson doesn't want to release the Epstein files.

Swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social

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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 11h

I'm attending No Kings's event, #NoKingsBloomfield at the Municipal Plaza” - sign up now!

Join me next Saturday, 10/18, in Bloomfield at 10:00.

Be brave! The time to speak out is NOW!
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

No Kings Bloomfield NJ at the Municipal Plaza · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

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FloofMcGoof @floofmcgoof.bsky.social · 8h

@snarkyrobot.bsky.social

Omg… your obsession with me is pitiful. 🤣🤣🤣 Keep adding me to your pitiful little lists. Jackass. 🖕🏼

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 7h

NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES

DAY 12 OCTOBER 2025

THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES

IN 6 DAYS WE MARCH
IN AMERICA THERE ARE NO KINGS

We are fighting for America
No Speaker Johnson
October 18th is a Love America Rally

Hope you will be able to join
Go to :
nokings.org

I thank all of you who are going

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 10h

Trump has pushed GOP-led states to redraw maps and add more Republican seats—tilting Congress away from the country we actually are. America is more balanced than that & our representation must respect that

Prop 50 is how Californians can defend a fair, representative democracy. Vote #YesOnProp50

Stylized poster promoting Proposition 50 in California. The top reads “Vote YES on Prop 50” in bold, capitalized letters. Below, a bear-shaped illustration contains iconic California imagery: the Golden Gate Bridge, mountains, ocean waves, palm trees, and a sunset. Beneath the bear, “CALIFORNIA” is written in large, bold letters. The bottom features a scenic landscape with orange poppies, rolling hills, and a river—symbolizing California’s natural beauty.

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Nana Boricua 🇺🇸🇵🇷 💙🌴🌊 @nana-mary.bsky.social · 7h

I’m Antifa too grandma! ☮️ & ❤️

#Pinks #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue

youtu.be/15lXRh-gkbo?...

I'm Antifa💯🇺🇸📣📢

YouTube video by Grammie's Views

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ScubaSuzyQ💙🦋 @susanmcgraw88.bsky.social · 8h

Here you go....Masterpiece in GASLIGHTING AND PROJECTING- Kristi Noem- it only adds to her needing mental healthcare- Puppy murderer and goat killer...now this! 👇🏻👇🏻

#ProudBlue #DemVoice1 #DV1 #Pinks

substack.com/@thefrankfig...

Frank Figliuzzi (@thefrankfigliuzzi)

Breaking Intel: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem reveals Antifa is as sophisticated as Hezbollah and Hamas 🙄. My Take:

substack.com

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Mad_as_hell (Maddie) @maddie-says.bsky.social · 8h

A Chicago pastor describes being shot seven times with pepper balls by federal agents outside the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois.

The agents were laughing as they shot at protesters. Shameful!

#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks

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A Chicago pastor recalls being shot seven times with pepper balls by federal agents outside the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois.

TikTok video by KCCI News

www.tiktok.com

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ScubaSuzyQ💙🦋 @susanmcgraw88.bsky.social · 8h

Americans need to call this what it is:

RADICAL RIGHT VIOLENCE.

This is POTUS's VIOLENCE.

#ProudBlue #DemVoice1 #DV1 #Pinks

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 8h

ICE deployed tear gas near a church in a residential neighborhood in Chicago.

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Peggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 7h

Gutless red-state governors are bending over backwards to do Trump’s bidding – and they’re taking down democracy with them.

California is fighting back! VOTE Yes on Prop 50! #YesOnProp50

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 8h

#VoteNJ Tuesday the 14th is the deadline to register!! Get ready to vote at iwillvote.org or vote.nj.gov

Let's go New Jersey!!

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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 6h

I’m starting my day at #NoKingsBloomfield at 10. You should come meet up with Joan & I.

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Rosalie Wong ❌👑 @rosaliewong.bsky.social · 8h

We’re eight days away from #NoKings Day, and over 2,500 protests planned in all 50 states and across the world.

October 18 is going to be the biggest day of nonviolent protest in US history — because Courage is contagious.

social.demcast.com/s/6UCzIZDJ

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 8h

Portland's Spirit Animal is a....

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🖤💋SammieSam💋🖤 @sammiestsam.sheshed.rocks · 20h

There are many things JB Pritzker should be doing. For example, he should have the state police protecting protestors.

Instead, we have this BS.

He could call on the Illinois NG. He could ask other blue states to help by sending their NG to Illinois. Why is he not doing this?
#SheShed

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🖤💋SammieSam💋🖤 @sammiestsam.sheshed.rocks · 21h

I had wondered how long it would be before America entered the hiding immigrants and their children in our homes phase.

We're here.

A man in Illinois, through tears and fear for the lives of his immigrant neighbor and her 7yr old daughter hid them from the American Nazis.

#SheShed

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Rebecca E ❌👑 @spoutiblegirl.bsky.social · 10h

Feels like this one needs a repost about now. 💙

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Andrea Devon @andreadevon.bsky.social · 10h

Silent protest. Powerful message.
Handmaid spotted outside Chicago ICE Detention Center.

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@debbie156 @debbie156.bsky.social · 9h

I was in Chicago.
There is no violence except by ICE & Border patrol.
People are just going about their business of living.
Trumps’ bullshit about Chicago is pure fiction.
Stay strong Chicago. You have a lovely city & we plan on returning!
#ProudBlue #OneV1 #Pinks

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@debbie156 @debbie156.bsky.social · 9h

While in Chicago, we decided to offer a salute to Trump & his ICE animals (who are staying at that hotel on Wacker). This is no secret because they make it very obvious when they all come out at once.

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5nark Twain @5narktwain.bsky.social · 11h

#Trump #DementiaDon #ProudBlue #DemVoice1 Oh, if only Americans had affordable healthcare, maybe they could finally get some top-shelf dementia care for their mumbling commander-in-chief—instead of just watching him wander off stage like a Roomba with a dead battery. But nah billionaire tax breaks

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Sarah J McLellan #FBPE 🇪🇺🇺🇸 @ithacanexile.bsky.social · 11h

This is why we have to do all we can to ensure the No Kings protests next weekend are nonviolent and peaceful. Everything is in the balance now and one small thing kicking off could end our republic.

But turn out nonetheless, we need everyone out there.

#DemVoice1 #DV1 #NoKings

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 15h

Welker: "Are you seriously considering invoking the Insurrection Act?"

Vance: "Well, the president's looking at all of his options right now."

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