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Rowan

@rowanresists.bsky.social

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A Twitter refugee looking for a Blue home. Boston born, fighting for democracy. Sailor, horticulturalist, dog and cat mom, old home aficionado, I live in a piece of history. #Resist #BlueCrew Drink Sustainably, www.mesoamerican.org and www.cafesolar.com

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Rowan @rowanresists.bsky.social · Feb 8

Now that the fascists are on the March, it's time to get pumped by the best protest band ever, Rage!
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Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade (Official HD Video)

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Rowan @rowanresists.bsky.social · 10h

I'll risk it, I like longer, lighter days.

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🕯️ Crowley Rae Jepsen 🕯️ @mags.colvett.online · 11h

Something maybe worth noting is that all the frog costumes and signs and good-natured memeing came about because a wide spectrum of Americans saw someone in direct, brave confrontation with ICE—getting pepperballed and standing their ground—and thought “that’s awesome. That person is a hero”

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 14h

Hark, Speaker Mike Johnson! Looking at all the many, many pics of the enormous, joyous “No Kings” rallies throughout the United States today, I am struck by what lovely weather your Lord and Savior provided. Apparently, God is a fan of, as you claimed, "America-hating Antifa terrorists." Glory!

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Vincenzo @vincenzodon.bsky.social · 1d

We have a president that hates the main principles that the United States was founded upon.

We have a president that hates the majority of the citizens of the U.S.

We have a president that is waging war against me and against you!

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The Lever @levernews.com · 18h

Every state with a Democratic legislature and Democratic governor could do this right now — they wouldn’t even need to do a ballot initiative. They could do it RIGHT NOW — so please pass it on and spread the word 👇

David Sirota @davidsirota.com · 18h

This is the best political news I’ve seen in a very long time — so please pass it on👇

Each state can limit Citizens United in their own state & they don’t have to wait for other states to do it.

Our new @rollingstone.com piece based on our new book MASTER PLAN. Get the book at LeverNews.com/book

Rolling Stone excerpt about Montana’s ballot initiative to combat Citizens United

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@Peg33 @peg33.bsky.social · 21h

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Andrew Tobolowsky @andytobo.bsky.social · 19h

Mike Johnson is one of the most accomplished liars that i've ever seen and the fact that he was elevated in part because he seems so church-y tells you a lot

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 13h

So no terrorism then?

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 16h

Today's No Kings protests showcase the absolute best of America

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Kimi Hughes @goldenlassogirl.bsky.social · 15h

I drove by a nursing home this morning and the residents were outside protesting. They couldn’t make it to No Kings but wanted to show their support.

Respect.

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Rowan @rowanresists.bsky.social · 13h

My old hometown...good going everyone!

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 13h

frog and chewbacca dance to brass solidarity band, the band formed by community members around george floyd square, at no kings minneapolis

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Johnny Appleweed @thejohnnyappleweed.bsky.social · 13h

I went to No Kings and met a fellow unicorn.

#NoKings
@ofthebraveusa.bsky.social

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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 13h

One of the best signs so far and those huddled masses that we're fighting for.

No Kings

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 13h

I loved seeing an "Empty Is the Head That Wears the Crown" sign today at No Kings.

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Rowan @rowanresists.bsky.social · 13h

I'm so proud of my city!

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 14h

MSNBC captured the crowd from the Boston "No Kings" rally:

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 2d

Ireland is taking its cue from Australia by banning Candace Owens for eternity. “We haven’t had snakes here in thousands of years - why invite one in.”

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2d

Himes: If you've got the capability to blow a boat out of the water, you've got the capability to interdict it, arrest everyone on board, interrogate them, and find out where it was going, where it came from, who the bosses are, and what the distribution networks look like.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 2d

Swearing in isn’t some ceremony. You aren’t a member of Congress until it happens. He knows that.

No phones, no staff, nothing.

I had to escort her into the Capitol on Wed bc Capitol police must treat her as a public visitor until she’s sworn in. And solo visitors aren’t allowed during shutdown!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Johnson: "Grijalva should be working for her constituents right now. I don't know what she's doing. I keep seeing their political stunt videos. She should be in her office. She should be working or in the district for her constituents" (Grijalva is not in fact a Rep. b/c Johnson refuses to seat her)

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 2d

It costs ~$70 to produce a year’s supply of insulin.

Yet, the average annual cost of insulin went from $2,864 in 2012 to $5,705 in 2016 to $18,000 in 2025. A 25,714% markup. That isn’t inflation or supply chain—It’s corporate greed.

Now—California will sell insulin for $11. Make this nationwide!

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Rowan @rowanresists.bsky.social · 2d

I love the wonderful simplicity of your work that has such emotional impact. I lost my dog in August and in your print I saw my Angus in his sweet face. Ty.

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Rowan @rowanresists.bsky.social · 2d

I love this!!!

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2d

Pritzker: Illinois is not a place you can conquer and our people are not your subjects

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 2d

The "ceasefire" does not seem to be going great

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 2d

The GOP’s blaming Democrats for the shutdown. If Democrats actually had that much power, you’d have paid parental leave and free insulin, not furloughs.

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