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RuralOrganizing.org @ruralorganizing.bsky.social · 6d

Top headlines from the Rural News Clips. Subscribe free!
—GOP Rep says rural areas will just have to deal with hospitals losing services
—Farmers say bailout won’t be enough even when it happens
—Trump’s $100K visa fee threatens rural schools & hospitals

Rural News Clips, Oct. 9, 2025

GOP Rep says rural areas will just have to deal with hospitals losing services; Farmers say bailout won’t be enough even when it happens; Trump’s $100K visa fee threatens rural schools & hospitals

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 2d

Major news outlets are standing together and refusing to sign. ABC News, CBS News, CNN, Fox News, and NBC News have all rejected a new Pentagon policy that would impose unprecedented restrictions on news gathering.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 13d

Federal agents reporting to Secretary Noem have spent weeks snatching up families, scaring law-abiding residents, violating due process rights, and even detaining U.S. citizens.

They fail to focus on violent criminals and instead create panic in our communities.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 13d

Having a hard time keeping up with things in your daily life?

World outside seems upside down?

No longer enjoying the same things you once did?

Future feels dark and scary?

You may be experiencing fascism. Fortunately, there’s a cure!

#GeneralStrike #Protest #Resist #CommunityDefense #MutualAid

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ACLU @aclu.org · 13d

We’re taking to the streets across the nation on October 18 to protest the Trump administration’s abuse of executive power.

Join us on October 6 at 8pm ET to make sure you’re prepared to protest safely. RSVP at aclu.org/KYRtraining_oct6

Black graphic with white and orange text: "Know your rights before you hit the streets. Virtual training, Monday, October 6 at 8:00 pm ET. We'll cover your rights when protesting, protest safety, and de-escalation training."

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50501 Springfield, IL Official @springfieldil50501.bsky.social · 14d

Not available tomorrow for food prep for Food Not Bombs Springfield IL? No worries! You can also help on Saturday with food distribution or make a donation here venmo.com/u/FoodNotBom... #foodnotbombs #springfieldil #directaction #volunteer

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50501 Springfield, IL Official @springfieldil50501.bsky.social · 14d

Hey Springfield! Did you know we have our very own Food Not Bombs chapter that creates delicious meals (vegan friendly) for the community? Come out and help prep food to feed our neighbors tomorrow at Westminster Presbyterian Church (533 S. Walnut, Springfield) m.signupgenius.com#!/showSignUp...

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50501 Springfield, IL Official @springfieldil50501.bsky.social · 14d

Rest in Power, Jane ✨️🌎 #janegoodall #environmentalism

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 14d

🙏 💚

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50501 Springfield, IL Official @springfieldil50501.bsky.social · 15d

We love you, NPR. @npr.org 💗💗💗 #nokings #oct18 #freepress #freespeech #freeamerica

NPR @npr.org · 15d

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 15d

All eyes on the #GlobalSumudFloatilla which was just intercepted by Isreal right now!! (But yes the shutdown is also happening.)

🚨Take action for the Floatilla NOW using the Contact Government Officals form at linktr.ee/globalsumudf...

#FDT #50501Movement

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50501 Springfield, IL Official @springfieldil50501.bsky.social · 15d

heck yes! 🔥 @portlanddsa.bsky.social

#notroopsinportland #dsa #endmagaterror #nokings #oct18

Portland DSA @portlanddsa.bsky.social · 16d

Against the Militarization of Portland: a statement from Portland DSA portlanddsa.org/against-the-...

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NPR @npr.org · 15d

Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.

Trump administration uses taxpayer dollars to blame Democrats for government shutdown

Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.

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50501 Springfield, IL Official @springfieldil50501.bsky.social · 15d

Tell him, Sen. Tammy. 🔥 #trumpisontheepsteinlist #petehegsethresign #nokings #freeamerica #handsoff #notroopsinchicago #stopmaga

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 16d

NEW: Sen. Tammy Duckworth is calling for Pete Hegseth to resign.

"If this PR stunt proved anything, it's that the best thing Pete Hegseth can do to strengthen our military is resign in disgrace immediately."

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50501 Springfield, IL Official @springfieldil50501.bsky.social · 15d

📢 Next Springfield, IL town hall: Protest Safety 101! #protestsafety
🩷 Together, we are stronger. 💛TOGETHER, WE ARE SAFER!
🌈 Safe Space.
🇺🇸 All Pro-Democracy Humans & Orgs are Welcome!
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@gt-alliance.bsky.social
@centralildsa.bsky.social
#psl #springfield4palestine

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50501 Springfield, IL Official @springfieldil50501.bsky.social · 15d

It. Is. The. Guns. 🤬

Thank you @studentsdemand.bsky.social

#gunreformnow #studentsdemandaction

Students Demand Action @studentsdemand.bsky.social · 16d

Our generation has been through so many active shooter drills and swatting incidents that young people weren't even phased when evacuating the mass shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

We don't have to live like this. Our lawmakers need to put our safety ahead of the gun lobby.

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 16d

Republicans & Trump are 100% responsible if the government shuts down today.

DO NOT fall for MAGA's lies.
#DonaldTrumpsShutdown

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50501 Springfield, IL Official @springfieldil50501.bsky.social · 16d

💔 #LGBTQIArights #transrightsarehumanrights

🌈🌈🌈 Stand up. Fight back. LGBTQIA+ people aren't going anywhere. Thank you @aclu.org 🌈🌈🌈

ACLU @aclu.org · 16d

As part of its crusade against gender-affirming medical care for minors, the Department of Justice recently issued civil subpoenas to a range of health care providers offering this care.

Our legal experts answered your questions about what this means for trans people and their families.

Q&A: DOJ Subpoenas Sent to Healthcare Facilities Treating Trans Youth

As part of its open agenda to eliminate gender-affirming medical care for minors, the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a set of civil subpoenas to a range of healthcare entities providing this care.

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NPR @npr.org · 17d

After canceling an earlier meeting, President Trump is planning to meet with a bipartisan group of congressional leaders on Monday. Congress must pass or extend a spending bill before Oct. 1 to prevent a shutdown.

Top congressional leaders head to the White House ahead of shutdown deadline

After canceling an earlier meeting, President Trump is planning to meet with a bipartisan group of congressional leaders on Monday. Congress must pass or extend a spending bill before Oct. 1 to prevent a shutdown.

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50501 Springfield, IL Official @springfieldil50501.bsky.social · 17d

You don't have to RSVP. Just show up, America.

🔥OCT. 18th 🔥 #nokings #fiftyfiftyone #Indivisible @ccilindivisible.bsky.social

✨️If not now, then when?

📍Check out the map at:
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50501 Springfield, IL Official @springfieldil50501.bsky.social · 17d

#nokings #freeamerica #oregon

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 19d

Trump has declared war on Oregon! Protect Oregon by going to www.protect-oregon.com/no-military-...

Oregon is home no military take over of our communities

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ccilindivisible.bsky.social @ccilindivisible.bsky.social · 17d

The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us!

#illinoisundividedandfocused

NO KINGS SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS · 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...

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 18d

Governor Pritzker, thank you for monitoring the horrific events unfolding at the Broadview ICE facility. Do whatever you can to protect people's right to protest, to observe, and to live!

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 18d

By observing and recording peacefully, we can ensure that any violations of the law are brought to light and those responsible are held accountable.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 18d

“It really does alter our ability as a collective society to be able to identify and discuss reality.”

The tragedy—and tyranny—of Donald Trump’s war on “woke”

“It really does alter our ability as a collective society to be able to identify and discuss reality."

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Dylan Blaha for Congress @dylanthomasblaha.bsky.social · 18d

At 8:35 pm last night, ICE and Border Patrol took their violence against protestors to another level. They attacked everyone, including members of the media.

This is an assault on our civil rights. This is an assault on what it means to be American.

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ICE escalates attacks against protesters in Chicago

YouTube video by Dylan Blaha

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 19d

Trump just ordered the military into Portland, and he’s giving them the green light to use lethal force on American citizens.

Authoritarianism is an abstract concept but Trump is making its impacts real and tangible. Let’s be real about it: This is the beginning of dictatorship in America.

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