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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

What are people saying about Readout 2026: A free virtual community event by Defense of Democracy? Registration is still open (and free!). You can sign up for this once-in a lifetime opportunity to meet with the most banned author in the US here: givebutter.com/readout-2026...

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A candidate in a small California town was just convicted on 9 counts of election fraud. Guess who she's connected to? Hint: it's Moms for Liberty. "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time," Maya Angelou #whoaremomsforliberty newrepublic.com/post/215928/...

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Surprise! MAGA Candidate Convicted of Election Fraud

Turns out there is election fraud, after all.

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Congratulations are in order for the families in Owasso, OK. Aaron Brent, candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives D74, has just signed the Pledge to Protect Public Education. #oklahoma #owasso #pledgetoprotectpubliceducation

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cobb County Georgia has an advocate for the intellectual freedom! Thank you to Becky Sayler for signing our Pledge to Protect Public Education! @beckysayler.bsky.social #cobbcounty #georgia #pledgetoprotectpubliceducation

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The community in Ft. Myers Florida is so fortunate - another terrific candidate has promised to protect their public education system! #defenseofdemocracy #thepledge #publiceducation #florida #ftmyers

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Debbie Jordan is running for school board in Ft. Myers Florida- the state with one of the highest rates of book bans in the country. She promises to allow educators (not individual parents) decide what belongs in classrooms. #florida #ftmyers #defenseofdemocracy #publiceducation

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Thomas Gerrard has taken a stand for our public schools by signing the Defense of Democracy Pledge to Protect Public Education. His pledge underscores a lifelong commitment to transparent, equitable governance that puts the future of the community and its children first.

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We are honored to recognize Amber Ware, candidate for Mayor of Ft Myers #florida, for signing the DofD Pledge. Amber has demonstrated a commitment to serving her community with integrity. Her signature on our Pledge reflects her commitment to putting the needs of Fort Myers residents first.

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

BANNED...BUT WHY? West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Wisconsin 1986 Reason for Ban: Promoting disrespect, rebellion, and anti-social behavior. Oh. And cannibalism (in the poem "Dreadful"),

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

There’s a clear line between humor and petty vindictiveness. Using a dead-grave meme template to gloat about taking opportunities away from people isn't funny; it’s just punching down. Learn what to do instead at the upcoming “Joy of Resistance” workshop on 9/22. givebutter.com/the-joy-of-r...

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Jamie Davis, candidate for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, has officially signed the Defense of Democracy Pledge to Protect Public Education. Read more about our advocacy work and the pledge here: Defense of Democracy Pledge Page #DefenseOfDemocracy #PublicEducation #CivicLeadership #Louisiana

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

BANNED...BUT WHY? Who Banned It: Escambia County School Board Escambia County, Fl Based on the true story of two male penguins at the Central Park Zoo who raised an egg together, the book was pulled from elementary schools over themes surrounding same-sex parenting.

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Pasco county library system voted unanimously to keep Jacob's Missing Book by Ian Hoffman and Sarah Hoffman in the ADULT NON FICTION section today rather than move it to the children's section where it belongs. The meeting was ridiculous and disgusting.

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

How about all of you actually listen to the vast majority of HCPS parents like myself who have reiterated time and time and time again WE DONT WANT YOU PULLING BOOKS OFF THE SHELVES AND VIOLATING HCPS PROCESS. Fuck you.

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Rachel @readswithrachel.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Please, I beg you to pay attention. They don't need the miller test, they don't need book challenges. They are banning books via twitter now. The goalposts have shifted and they are unphased by the ruling as the commissioner just tweets which books to remove where. www.tampabay.com/news/educati...

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Under state threats, Hillsborough pulls transgender YouTuber’s memoir

After a social media squabble, Florida’s education commissioner announced the county had removed the book from school shelves.

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This week in the Department of Education news: The Department of Ed. generates a meme accidentally comparing the Donald Trump to Hitler.

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Mayor Mamdani announces a ban on generative AI in schools through 8th grade: AI is not going to replace student-teacher interaction in NYC public schools. We have also heard the importance of protecting childhood—allowing students the opportunity to ask questions, to engage, to fail, to learn.

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Resistance isn’t just about what we are against; it’s about what we are for. Join this 60 minute interactive virtual workshop, learn how to use community building, creative civic actions, and strategic humor to protect inclusive public education. givebutter.com/the-joy-of-r...

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"The Joy of Resistance" workshop

By Defense of Democracy, Inc.

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

BANNED...BUT WHY? Banned by the TX State Board of Ed. Reason: The state board was trying to ban a book on Marxist theory written by a philosopher named Bill Martin. Instead they banned the beloved children's book written by a completely different author by the same name.

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Absolutely not fake. The man is delulu.

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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

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🌊 DudeTheyreOnToMe 24:7🌊 @dancinginthestreet.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

xSORRY MAGA... Dolly was not EVER MAGA in any sense whatsoever You get the lyrics of pedos....Nugent and Kid Rock... .... and fuck you Jolene wherever you are... www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0ee...

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Rob Gurtcheff 4 Philly @rg4philly.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I’m proud to have signed the Defense of Democracy pledge to protect #publiceducation. #philadelphia #PA @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

It’s so frustrating - the amount of courage it takes these days to say openly that you believe in public education. We are grateful to those who stand up for our children’s freedom to learn.

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Candidates and elected officials - take the DofD Pledge to Protect Public Ed. By signing, you promise to: ✅ Reject student censorship & book bans ✅ Keep public dollars in public education Help us spread the word—repost and tag your local officials! defenseofdemocracy.org/defense-of-d...

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Defense Of Democracy Pledge to Protect Public Education

Subscribe Sign the Defense of Democracy Pledge to Protect Public Education! Signing the Pledge to Protect Public Education is a promise to protect our classrooms and libraries from ideological atta…

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icookfood2023.bsky.social @icookfood2023.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Thanks @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social Pass this along everyone! ✌🏾

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Sorry I didn’t hear that. *Whose* museum did they shelter at exactly?

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

A patriot chooses the country over the president. RIP @seanhannity.bsky.social we can hear your producer crying in the background too.

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

To have four Supreme Court justices vote against birthright citizenship is bone chilling.

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The movement to save our country is connected to a lot of violent language. It’s a “battle”, a “fight”, a “war”. But isn’t it also a love story between the average citizen and American democracy? Isn’t it also a love story hinged on the belief that there is something worth protecting?

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Upstate New York. Small town block party. Two young (underage) girls filming a tiktok dance, photobombed by a local business owner. The story is still unfolding. This happened last Sunday.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Listen, I was born poor and rural. My high school mascot was a literal hillbilly. I understand white trash culture. I can say with complete confidence that this is white trash culture.

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icookfood2023.bsky.social @icookfood2023.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Imagine building a UFC arena outside of the White House for entertainment and grifting. When there are homeless #Veterans on the streets!

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Fulfilling the founders' vision of life, liberty, and the pursuit of a devastating ground-and-pound.

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icookfood2023.bsky.social @icookfood2023.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The dumbing down of America. 😒

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Rob Gurtcheff 4 Philly @rg4philly.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

@defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social is hosting a screening of Expanding Sanctuary on 6/12/26 at 7 PM in Philadelphia. givebutter.com/byberry

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Viewing: Expanding Sanctuary

Hosted by the Byberry Friends, Boundary Span, and Robert Gurtcheff for Philly

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Executive Director Karen Svoboda on “LOOK This Week”. In a world where educators are increasingly under fire, this video serves as a powerful reminder of who teachers truly are: the second first responders. youtu.be/iQQtgbMibz0?...

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Look This Week 5/18/26 - Karen Svoboda

YouTube video by Look Media Resource (LMR)

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

This is where we are at in Idaho. If you feel ok because you aren’t from there, replace “Idaho” with “America”. TWO signs. You must be over THIRTY?!?!

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

A fascinating perspective on the decline (and potential revitalization) of democracy by a Vietnam veteran. Fred Osborn shares a powerful truth: democracy is built on shared values, respect, and believing in each other's dignity. youtu.be/yk5on24f2WA?...

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Fred Osborn: What Democracy Really Means

YouTube video by Defense of Democracy

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Defense of Democracy @defenseofdemocracy.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Prepared communities make strong democracies. Proud to partner with Get Ready Stay Ready — building civic resilience so people are ready to show up. getreadystayready.org #dofd #defenseofdemocracy

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