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Steve @stevecmatt.bsky.social · 1h

Save Traditional Medicare stop WISeR - The Trump Administration has been busy devising a new threat to your Traditional Medicare benefits. On January1, 2026 they are introducing a new control on Traditional Medicare
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WISeR Presentation | PSARA

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Thom Hartmann @hartmannreport.com · 5h

Portland is aggressively defying the fascist regime!

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City Council defies Trump with ‘Protect Portland Initiative’ against federal overreach

“Now is the time to model being brave rather than staying silent and hoping things will be OK," one Portland councilor said.

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Mike Masnick @mmasnick.bsky.social · 4h

Seems like Democrats could find the same info and hire the people who put together videos like this. But they never seem to do so.

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 6h

When the Nazi group chat ruins your talking points

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 4h

On top of detaining U.S. citizens, ICE is now fining legal residents for not carrying their papers.

It was never about going after the “worst of the worst.” It was always about cruelty.

ICE tickets Chicago man with legal residency $130 for not having his papers on him: ‘It’s not fair…I’m a resident’

Under federal law, registered foreign nationals must carry proof of registration with them at all times. But prior to a

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Steve @stevecmatt.bsky.social · 4h

Feds pick up protester in county jail - The Columbian
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Feds pick up protester in county jail

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Steve @stevecmatt.bsky.social · 20h

Trump’s Lies About Portland: An Excuse to Create a Police State #PortlandOregon #ICE
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Trump’s Lies About Portland: An Excuse to Create a Police State

The disturbances in Portland are basically limited to a single block about two miles from the city center. And Trump says the city is burning. Why?

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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 1d

All decent, patriotic Americans are ANTIFAscist.

The only people defending fascism are MAGAs.

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We're all ANTIFA, Donald.

Hey Donald,

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Steve @stevecmatt.bsky.social · 21h

‘Operation Inflation' offers free costumes to Portland ICE protesters #PortlandOregon #FrogPower #FrogResistance
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theoregonian on Instagram: "Some of the most viral images to come from the protests outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in South Port…"

Some of the most viral images to come from the protests outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in South Portland have also been the silliest: protesters dressed as zebras, frogs, unicorns, chickens and clowns.Find a link to the full story in our bio about @operation.inflation

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 1d

The fact there’s a man in our White House who constantly expresses his hatred for half of the country and makes clear his desire to strip away programs supported by Democrats should tell millions & millions why they need to be a part of the No Kings protest if they still believe in America.

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Steve @stevecmatt.bsky.social · 1d

Are We the Nazis Now? - Joyce Vance
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Are We the Nazis Now?

How do we meet this moment?

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Steve @stevecmatt.bsky.social · 2d

A Message From The Frog Resistance - The Late Show
#PortlandOregon #FrogResistance
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A Message From The Frog Resistance

YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

Donald Trump thinks he’s all powerful. It’s up to us to remind him on October 18th that he’s not.

We will show him who really has the power in this country — and we will do it peacefully. nokings.org

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 2d

Senate is back in session today.

1/ So a quick 🧵on where things are at on the shutdown.

You get a lot of propaganda and spin thrown at you, so I want to give you the real, behind-the-scenes tea.

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Steve @stevecmatt.bsky.social · 2d

Why I don't fear the Insurrection Act - Ohh That’s Rich #ResistFascism
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Why I don't fear the Insurrection Act

We need to know what it is, and critically, what it isn't

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CNN @cnn.com · 2d

The planet is grappling with a “new reality” as it reaches the first in a series of catastrophic and potentially irreversible climate tipping points: the widespread death of coral reefs, according to a landmark report produced by 160 scientists across the world. https://cnn.it/42EJdJ4

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Steve @stevecmatt.bsky.social · 2d

The Light They Left Behind
Three souls who reminded us what it means to live fully, and what we can’t afford to lose. open.substack.com/pub/jojofrom...

The Light They Left Behind

Three souls who reminded us what it means to live fully, and what we can’t afford to lose.

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Steve @stevecmatt.bsky.social · 3d

Sunday Oct 12, 2025 - Video of the Rally and March to the ICE Facility in Portland Oregon. Event included speakers, chants, a workshop on how to protest peacefully & a march with a banana brass band, dancing parrot & angler fish. ♥️ Portland!
#ICEOutOfPortland #NoICE #AbolishICE #PortlandOregon

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Steve @stevecmatt.bsky.social · 3d

Mike Johnson Called Us Hateful. Meet the Portland Frog -
How dancing protesters proved love defeats hate and why millions will march October 18
#PortlandOregon #FrogPower #ResistFascism
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Mike Johnson Called Us Hateful. Meet the Portland Frog.

How dancing protesters proved love defeats hate and why millions march October 18

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amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 4d

The inflatables have made it to Broadview.

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Steve @stevecmatt.bsky.social · 4d

Sunday thought: the Big Reveal - Robert Reich
#WakeUpAmerica
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Sunday thought: the big Reveal

Friends,

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 4d

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Steve @stevecmatt.bsky.social · 4d

Want to know who’ll be our next president? - Robert Reich #DefendDemocracy
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How Trump is helping Democratic governors show their stuff

Look at the Democratic governors who are standing up to Trump

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Steve @stevecmatt.bsky.social · 5d

Trump's Plan for Us - Salty Politics #AntiFa
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Trump's Plan for Us

The next play is as obvious as a Gilligan's Island episode

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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 14d

everything is terrible so here's the Muppets channeling Hamilton and bringing me untold joy (via the brilliant brettevansmafrog on insta)

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Steve @stevecmatt.bsky.social · 5d

Vancouver, WA Friday Oct 10, 2025 - Video of the Friday "Banners Over I-5" Rush Hour Resistance sign waving on the Evergreen Street bridge overlooking I-5 during 4-5 PM rush hour.
#NoTroopsOnOurStreets #RushHourResistance #NoKings #HandsOff #IndivisibleGV #DefendDemocracy #ResistFascism #VanWA

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