Chess
@chesschannell.bsky.social
M.Ed, US history teacher, mama, doggy mama, wife, fitness trainer… on a quest to educate all about our nation’s past- the good, the bad, the ugly. WE THE PEOPLE party
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Chess
@chesschannell.bsky.social
· Mar 5
August 1963: 250,000 people gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
It’s time we unite and go to DC as WE THE PEOPLE. Democracy requires your courage and loyalty to the Constitution.
Time to stand up, baby
@aoc.bsky.social @warren.senate.gov @sanders.senate.gov
@mcuban.bsky.social
It’s time we unite and go to DC as WE THE PEOPLE. Democracy requires your courage and loyalty to the Constitution.
Time to stand up, baby
@aoc.bsky.social @warren.senate.gov @sanders.senate.gov
@mcuban.bsky.social
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If I were the democratic leadership, or their donors, I would be setting up shadow everything. Shadow congress. Shadow CDC. The overwhelming message being: here is where you come for facts. Here is what science really says. Here is what polling really says.
Why aren’t they doing this?
Why aren’t they doing this?
August 28, 2025 at 6:05 AM
If I were the democratic leadership, or their donors, I would be setting up shadow everything. Shadow congress. Shadow CDC. The overwhelming message being: here is where you come for facts. Here is what science really says. Here is what polling really says.
Why aren’t they doing this?
Why aren’t they doing this?
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When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together.
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
August 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together.
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
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@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social so let’s start sending the messaging out for Project 2026. We need FDR style action in that project. Progressive democratic action. Tap AOC and Crockett as well as moderate Dems. Heck, tap citizens because we feel more than what our reps can comprehend.
July 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social so let’s start sending the messaging out for Project 2026. We need FDR style action in that project. Progressive democratic action. Tap AOC and Crockett as well as moderate Dems. Heck, tap citizens because we feel more than what our reps can comprehend.
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@thebulwark.com
We can't ignore facts:
A concentration camp is a facility where large numbers of people, often political prisoners or members of minority groups, are detained without legal process, typically under harsh conditions.
Just because people cringe at the word doesn't make it false.
We can't ignore facts:
A concentration camp is a facility where large numbers of people, often political prisoners or members of minority groups, are detained without legal process, typically under harsh conditions.
Just because people cringe at the word doesn't make it false.
July 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
@thebulwark.com
We can't ignore facts:
A concentration camp is a facility where large numbers of people, often political prisoners or members of minority groups, are detained without legal process, typically under harsh conditions.
Just because people cringe at the word doesn't make it false.
We can't ignore facts:
A concentration camp is a facility where large numbers of people, often political prisoners or members of minority groups, are detained without legal process, typically under harsh conditions.
Just because people cringe at the word doesn't make it false.
As we talk about the Fourth of July, let’s remember the why- it’s a fuck you and fuck no to kings. Check out the 27 grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence. This big bullshit bill is a clear fuck you to the DoI and Americans.
July 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
As we talk about the Fourth of July, let’s remember the why- it’s a fuck you and fuck no to kings. Check out the 27 grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence. This big bullshit bill is a clear fuck you to the DoI and Americans.
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Republicans are trying to quietly sell off 250 million acres of public lands. No hearings, no input, just gone. All to benefit billionaires and special interests.
These lands belong to all of us, and once they’re gone, we don’t get them back.
Speak up. Share this video. We can stop this together.
These lands belong to all of us, and once they’re gone, we don’t get them back.
Speak up. Share this video. We can stop this together.
June 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Republicans are trying to quietly sell off 250 million acres of public lands. No hearings, no input, just gone. All to benefit billionaires and special interests.
These lands belong to all of us, and once they’re gone, we don’t get them back.
Speak up. Share this video. We can stop this together.
These lands belong to all of us, and once they’re gone, we don’t get them back.
Speak up. Share this video. We can stop this together.
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US Constitution fact of the day:
The Preamble lays out 6 goals of our nation. It begins with the words “WE THE PEOPLE”
1. Form a union
2. Establish justice
3. Insure domestic tranquility
4. Provide for the common defense
5. Promote general welfare
6. Secure freedom to ourselves and for the future
The Preamble lays out 6 goals of our nation. It begins with the words “WE THE PEOPLE”
1. Form a union
2. Establish justice
3. Insure domestic tranquility
4. Provide for the common defense
5. Promote general welfare
6. Secure freedom to ourselves and for the future
January 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
US Constitution fact of the day:
The Preamble lays out 6 goals of our nation. It begins with the words “WE THE PEOPLE”
1. Form a union
2. Establish justice
3. Insure domestic tranquility
4. Provide for the common defense
5. Promote general welfare
6. Secure freedom to ourselves and for the future
The Preamble lays out 6 goals of our nation. It begins with the words “WE THE PEOPLE”
1. Form a union
2. Establish justice
3. Insure domestic tranquility
4. Provide for the common defense
5. Promote general welfare
6. Secure freedom to ourselves and for the future
Proud to be from Massachusetts. We are the original dissenters and patriots of this nation. We are the beacon of what the promise of America can be. We aren’t perfect, past or present, but man are we tough and trying.
Yesterday, hundreds of high schoolers walked out of class after ICE illegally detained their classmate, taking a bold stand for justice. Catch this and more in today’s roundup on the Democracy Movement.
The Contrarian covers the Democracy Movement
Thursday: ICE protests in Massachusetts, Oregon, and Minnesota, planning for No Kings Day, Tesla Takedowns, and more.
contrarian.substack.com
June 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Proud to be from Massachusetts. We are the original dissenters and patriots of this nation. We are the beacon of what the promise of America can be. We aren’t perfect, past or present, but man are we tough and trying.
Hey to the “don’t tread on me” people… THIS IS THE TREADING. They are taking our rights away and you’re cheering it on. Wake up and fight for those words, if they even meant anything to you to begin with
June 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Hey to the “don’t tread on me” people… THIS IS THE TREADING. They are taking our rights away and you’re cheering it on. Wake up and fight for those words, if they even meant anything to you to begin with
May 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Said this to my 10th graders today and I thought it a was a good lens for times like now:
Freedom doesn’t have conditions. If you wouldn’t want it to happen to you or your loved ones, then it is not okay for it to happen to anyone. That is what “with liberty and justice for all” means.
Freedom doesn’t have conditions. If you wouldn’t want it to happen to you or your loved ones, then it is not okay for it to happen to anyone. That is what “with liberty and justice for all” means.
May 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Said this to my 10th graders today and I thought it a was a good lens for times like now:
Freedom doesn’t have conditions. If you wouldn’t want it to happen to you or your loved ones, then it is not okay for it to happen to anyone. That is what “with liberty and justice for all” means.
Freedom doesn’t have conditions. If you wouldn’t want it to happen to you or your loved ones, then it is not okay for it to happen to anyone. That is what “with liberty and justice for all” means.
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If you're protesting this May Day, know your rights.
May 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
If you're protesting this May Day, know your rights.
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Here it is. A timetable of 100 days of corruption.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.
We cannot let this stand.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.
We cannot let this stand.
May 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Here it is. A timetable of 100 days of corruption.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.
We cannot let this stand.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking.
We cannot let this stand.
Congresspeople need to vote w the CONSCIENCE OF THE CONSTITUENTS- anything less is undemocratic. This is what a representative democracy is. This is what our Founders fought for. We need a government that works for the people, not against them. Thank you to @aoc.bsky.social and @sanders.senate.gov
April 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Congresspeople need to vote w the CONSCIENCE OF THE CONSTITUENTS- anything less is undemocratic. This is what a representative democracy is. This is what our Founders fought for. We need a government that works for the people, not against them. Thank you to @aoc.bsky.social and @sanders.senate.gov
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This is Too Too hot...🔥🔥🔥
April 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
This is Too Too hot...🔥🔥🔥
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If two presidents colluding on TV to resurrect and profit from kidnapping and slavery in the middle of Passover isn't antisemitic I don't know what is.
After a Pesach arson.
We are in hell.
After a Pesach arson.
We are in hell.
April 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
If two presidents colluding on TV to resurrect and profit from kidnapping and slavery in the middle of Passover isn't antisemitic I don't know what is.
After a Pesach arson.
We are in hell.
After a Pesach arson.
We are in hell.
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NEW: Rümeysa Öztürk says she's had 4 painful asthma attacks in ICE custody, and not only is her asthma going untreated but a nurse tore off her hijab, saying, "You need to take that thing off your head." www.aclum.org/sites/defaul...
April 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
NEW: Rümeysa Öztürk says she's had 4 painful asthma attacks in ICE custody, and not only is her asthma going untreated but a nurse tore off her hijab, saying, "You need to take that thing off your head." www.aclum.org/sites/defaul...
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In case you're wondering...
it's been 17 days since a reporter was added to a Signal group chat where our government officials were sharing war plans.
And nobody has been fired...
Don't stop talking about SignalGate
it's been 17 days since a reporter was added to a Signal group chat where our government officials were sharing war plans.
And nobody has been fired...
Don't stop talking about SignalGate
April 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
In case you're wondering...
it's been 17 days since a reporter was added to a Signal group chat where our government officials were sharing war plans.
And nobody has been fired...
Don't stop talking about SignalGate
it's been 17 days since a reporter was added to a Signal group chat where our government officials were sharing war plans.
And nobody has been fired...
Don't stop talking about SignalGate
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Even worse - just TEN of the top billionaires saw their combined net worth jump by $135 billion.
The biggest winners were Musk and Zuckerberg.
Do you see it now?
The biggest winners were Musk and Zuckerberg.
Do you see it now?
April 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Even worse - just TEN of the top billionaires saw their combined net worth jump by $135 billion.
The biggest winners were Musk and Zuckerberg.
Do you see it now?
The biggest winners were Musk and Zuckerberg.
Do you see it now?
We’re so bombarded with the chaos in our country that Elon doing the Nazi salute, Trump and Vance attacking Zelenskyy, multiple plane crashes, mass firings, disappearances of people, using the WH as a Tesla showroom, and Signalgate feel like long ago… it hasn’t even been 3 months since it started
April 10, 2025 at 1:03 AM
We’re so bombarded with the chaos in our country that Elon doing the Nazi salute, Trump and Vance attacking Zelenskyy, multiple plane crashes, mass firings, disappearances of people, using the WH as a Tesla showroom, and Signalgate feel like long ago… it hasn’t even been 3 months since it started
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“We the People” isn’t just a poetic preamble; it’s the foundational claim of our sovereignty. The Constitution doesn’t start “We the Government” or “We the Elite.” It starts by asserting that all authority flows from the people, and that government exists by their consent —it’s a radical principle.
April 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
“We the People” isn’t just a poetic preamble; it’s the foundational claim of our sovereignty. The Constitution doesn’t start “We the Government” or “We the Elite.” It starts by asserting that all authority flows from the people, and that government exists by their consent —it’s a radical principle.