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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 18h

Let’s not forget that every single Republican who stands by and enables Donald Trump could stop this recklessness today, tomorrow or any damn day of the week. Their failure—their refusal—to do so makes them complicit in his crimes and the crimes of his corrupt, lawless regime.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 16h

It’s remarkable to realize Diane Keaton created a signature look and sensibility back in the 1970s and for about half a century continued to be a creative inspiration for how to be yourself in a world that tries so hard to put you in a box. Well done, Diane Keaton. RIP.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 16h

It’s remarkable to realize Diane Keaton created a signature look and sensibility back in the 1970s and for about half a century continued to be a creative inspiration for how to be yourself in a world that tries so hard to put you in a box. Well done, Diane Keaton. RIP.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 18h

Let’s not forget that every single Republican who stands by and enables Donald Trump could stop this recklessness today, tomorrow or any damn day of the week. Their failure—their refusal—to do so makes them complicit in his crimes and the crimes of his corrupt, lawless regime.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 22h

Elected Republicans are getting desperate. Their lies are getting more ridiculous. They’re now trying to discourage protest by claiming No Kings will be a hate rally with terrorists. Millions of Americans have the chance to demonstrate how wrong they are.

www.americaamerica.news/p/will-you-s...

Will You Stand Up for the Right of Peaceful Protest?

A Saturday Prompt

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 22h

Elected Republicans are getting desperate. Their lies are getting more ridiculous. They’re now trying to discourage protest by claiming No Kings will be a hate rally with terrorists. Millions of Americans have the chance to demonstrate how wrong they are.

www.americaamerica.news/p/will-you-s...

Will You Stand Up for the Right of Peaceful Protest?

A Saturday Prompt

www.americaamerica.news

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 1d

There are more of us than there are of them—and we know our right to assemble peacefully and protest. I’m counting on my fellow Americans to prove that at the No Kings protest on Oct. 18.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 1d

More costumes! More seniors playing the ukulele! More group dance! It makes clear how insane Trump and his sycophants are.

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 2d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 1d

There are more of us than there are of them—and we know our right to assemble peacefully and protest. I’m counting on my fellow Americans to prove that at the No Kings protest on Oct. 18.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 2d

What a despicable little man who is lying through his teeth to try to incite violence against Americans who will be peacefully assembling to protest the Trump regime’s anti-democratic rule.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 1d

Still true!

Trump can’t:

take away our anger
stop us from using our minds
stop us from reading & writing
hide his fraudulence
make us hate a free America
convince us our allies are our enemies
make us stop loving
stop us from using our collective power
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Can We Discuss What Trump Can't Do?

A Saturday Prompt

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 2d

"As the federal government has become the prime source of our problems rather than a vehicle for finding answers: We should look well beyond Washington for ideas and answers that can help heal our broken land." www.americaamerica.news/p/can-music-...

Can Music Help Bridge America's Divide?

In a time of extreme division, The Louisville Orchestra forges some common ground in Kentucky—and points a way forward for our embattled nation

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WB @wwbee.bsky.social · 1d

Stay strong! March on! Get to the streets on October 18! Bring your friends, your flag 🇺🇸 and your outside voice.

Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 2d

What a despicable little man who is lying through his teeth to try to incite violence against Americans who will be peacefully assembling to protest the Trump regime’s anti-democratic rule.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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timetocallbatman.bsky.social @timetocallbatman.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you thank you thank you for continuing to speak out.

Not only is Mike Johnson a LIAR, he's a CHEATER who thinks it's ok to NOT SWEAR IN a Southern Arizona ELECTED representative who's NOT REPUBLICAN.

Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 2d

What a despicable little man who is lying through his teeth to try to incite violence against Americans who will be peacefully assembling to protest the Trump regime’s anti-democratic rule.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, sure, let's have Qatar set up its military bases on American soil--because we're all about America First, amirite?

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 2d

I traveled to Kentucky to see for myself what conductor Teddy Abrams is doing there. My conclusion: In a time of extreme division, he and the Louisville Orchestra are forging common ground in rural communities—& pointing a way forward for our embattled nation.
www.americaamerica.news/p/can-music-...

Can Music Help Bridge America's Divide?

In a time of extreme division, The Louisville Orchestra forges some common ground in Kentucky—and points a way forward for our embattled nation

www.americaamerica.news

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, sure, let's have Qatar set up its military bases on American soil--because we're all about America First, amirite?

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 1d

There’s America and then there’s Trump’s America (that depends on lying propagandists like these). You can hate what the latter is doing to America exactly as an expression of love for the former, our beloved country.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Emmer: "This is about one thing and one thing alone -- to score political points with the terrorist wing of their party, which is set to hold a hate America rally in DC next week."

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 2d

"As the federal government has become the prime source of our problems rather than a vehicle for finding answers: We should look well beyond Washington for ideas and answers that can help heal our broken land." www.americaamerica.news/p/can-music-...

Can Music Help Bridge America's Divide?

In a time of extreme division, The Louisville Orchestra forges some common ground in Kentucky—and points a way forward for our embattled nation

www.americaamerica.news

6 51 180

Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 2d

What a despicable little man who is lying through his teeth to try to incite violence against Americans who will be peacefully assembling to protest the Trump regime’s anti-democratic rule.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 2d

The concerts are free.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 2d

“When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognise courageous defenders of freedom who rise & resist. Democracy depends on people who refuse to stay silent, who dare to step forward despite grave risk & remind us freedom must never be taken for granted.”

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Nobel Peace Prize 2025

The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 was awarded to Maria Corina Machado "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transi...

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 2d

Nice idea.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 2d

I traveled to Kentucky to see for myself what conductor Teddy Abrams is doing there. My conclusion: In a time of extreme division, he and the Louisville Orchestra are forging common ground in rural communities—& pointing a way forward for our embattled nation.
www.americaamerica.news/p/can-music-...

Can Music Help Bridge America's Divide?

In a time of extreme division, The Louisville Orchestra forges some common ground in Kentucky—and points a way forward for our embattled nation

www.americaamerica.news

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 2d

It’s hard to overstate how grotesque is the prosecution of Letitia James. I hope John Roberts—who unleashed this malignant, vengeful career criminal on our beloved country—is enjoying Trump’s utter abuse of power and trashing of justice and the rule of law.

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