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The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 8h

Powerful repudiation of POTUS

Opinion | I resigned from the military because of Trump

I could not swear to follow a commander in chief who seems so willing to disregard the Constitution.

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The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 8h

Opinion | I resigned from the military because of Trump

I could not swear to follow a commander in chief who seems so willing to disregard the Constitution.

wapo.st

The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 8h

Powerful repudiation of POTUS by former Marine

Opinion | I resigned from the military because of Trump

I could not swear to follow a commander in chief who seems so willing to disregard the Constitution.

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Kevin Sweet @kevin-sweet.bsky.social · 20h

This is a page with "NO KINGS" to the right of the symbol for the No Kings protests - a drawing of a crown with the use of a simple heavy black outline forming the base & then upwards to form the sides & the left & right points of the crown before coming down towards each other & then back up again to form a center point - the inside is colored gold - and two heavy red lines cross each other over the crown forming a "X".

The title "Top 10 Rally Reminders" heads two columns of five boxes where every other one is either red or blue and constrains texts that reads:

Lead with Love, Not Anger.
Focus your energy on what you stand for, not what you stand against. Anger fades; compassion lasts.

Smile & Greet Others.
Say hello, wave, or share a word of encouragement. Small acts of friendliness build community trust & lower tension.

Lift Your Voice with Positivity.
Joy is contagious. The more you smile, sing, and stay grounded, the safer and stronger everyone around you feels.

Make Your Sign Speak Peace.
Choose messages that uplift-creative, clever, values-based signs draw attention without aggression or profanity.

Model Nonviolence in Every Action.
If confronted, breathe, stay calm, & step back. Do not engage or argue, alert a Guardian in an orange vest.

Look Out for One Another.
Offer water, a smile, or friendly chat to someone nearby. Check on families, elders, & people with mobility needs.

Celebrate Families and Kids.
Keep the atmosphere family-friendly, & invite children to join in with chants & songs-joyful ways to express civic pride.

Keep It Clean and Respectful.
Leave our rally space as beautiful as you found it-or better. Treat it with respect, care, and gratitude for peace.

Be Mindful of Words & Tone.
Speak with kindness, even when disagreeing. Avoid insults, sarcasm, or chants that demean others.

Carry Joy Beyond the Rally.
After the event, share stories, photos, & reflections that highlight unity & courage-show the world what peaceful power looks like.

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The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 1d

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On the National Mall, ‘Democracy’ drips in daylight

Ben Cohen, of Ben & Jerry’s, helped bring a 3,000-pound ice sculpture to the capital as a warning that “democracy is melting away before our very eyes.”

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The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 1d

Democracy, melting away

On the National Mall, ‘Democracy’ drips in daylight

Ben Cohen, of Ben & Jerry’s, helped bring a 3,000-pound ice sculpture to the capital as a warning that “democracy is melting away before our very eyes.”

wapo.st

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The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 1d

Democracy, melting away

On the National Mall, ‘Democracy’ drips in daylight

Ben Cohen, of Ben & Jerry’s, helped bring a 3,000-pound ice sculpture to the capital as a warning that “democracy is melting away before our very eyes.”

wapo.st

The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 2d

Tolling for the luckless, the abandoned an’ forsaked
Tolling for the outcast, burnin’ constantly at stake
An’ we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing

Bruce Springsteen - Chimes Of Freedom

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The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 2d

“Tolling for the luckless, the abandoned an’ forsaked
Tolling for the outcast, burnin’ constantly at stake
An’ we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing.”

Bruce Springsteen - Chimes Of Freedom

YouTube video by radcla

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The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 2d

If you asked me a year ago if I thought this possible….

Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘putting blame’ on GOP congressional leaders for shutdown

Greene has continued to be a thorn in the side of Republican leadership in recent weeks, splitting from Trump and the GOP on a string of high-profile topics.

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The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 3d

It’s a free article tho you need to sign up in order to read 😉

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 3d

Today, House Republicans will take their 70th day off with pay in the last 82 days.

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The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 3d

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Airports say they won’t air Kristi Noem shutdown video at TSA checkpoints

Travelers in Cleveland, L.A., Phoenix, Seattle and other cities will not see the footage, which blames congressional Democrats for shutdown-related flight delays.

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The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 3d

Love that some refuse to bow

Airports say they won’t air Kristi Noem shutdown video at TSA checkpoints

Travelers in Cleveland, L.A., Phoenix, Seattle and other cities will not see the footage, which blames congressional Democrats for shutdown-related flight delays.

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The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 3d

Stand up to the tyranny

Airports say they won’t air Kristi Noem shutdown video at TSA checkpoints

Travelers in Cleveland, L.A., Phoenix, Seattle and other cities will not see the footage, which blames congressional Democrats for shutdown-related flight delays.

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 3d

While Americans suffer from the government shutdown and farmers go bankrupt from Trump’s trade wars, Trump rides around his golf course telling his rich friends their taxes are going down. So out of touch.

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SpeedoFella @speedofella.bsky.social · 5d

Actually one of the most salient quotes I've seen today, and reminding of the fact that there always be good people being very brave.

Silly Sally 💙💙💙 @caturday62.bsky.social · 6d

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5nark Twain @5narktwain.bsky.social · 5d

#NoKingsDay

October 18: No Kings Day 👑✊ Because I want my 4 pillars back—rule of law, inclusion, diversity, and that old-school promise of America. Funny how demanding democracy feels rebellious now. #NoKingsDay #RestoreThePillars #Resist #SnarkTok

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The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 5d

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Trump administration says immigration enforcement threatens higher food prices

U.S. farmers face labor shortages and potential food price hikes due to Trump’s immigration policy, the administration acknowledged in a Federal Registry document.

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The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 6d

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Judge blocks Trump from deploying troops in Illinois for now

Officials in Oregon and Illinois had challenged the Trump administration’s push to dispatch the National Guard in both states.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 10d

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 10d

Pretty clear Stephen Miller, Noem, Hegseth and Trump are trying to provoke a Civil War at this point. What's interesting is they want to do it now, because even though they're unpopular, they seem to believe this is the most popular they'll be ever again. We can't let them win.

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 10d

This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power by the President of the United States.

America is on the brink of martial law.

Do not be silent.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 10d

This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

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Catherine Zoltan @catherinezoltan.bsky.social · 10d

Republicans should note. Governor Greg Abbott of Texas and Senator Mike Lee of Utah have endorsed Federal Occupation of States. These are both elected officials speaking on behalf of Texas and Utah. Valuable information! Please share! #Utah #Texas #FederalOccupation

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The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 10d

Both will reside on the wrong side of history, and future generations will ask why they had any followers at all.

The Blight House @tmavor.bsky.social · 10d

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Mass. immigration lawyer sues DHS, says agents took his phone without cause

“We initiated this suit to protect not only Attorney Lattarulo’s constitutional rights, but also those of his clients," his lawyers said.

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