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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

The incomparable Jonathan Groff performing Mack the Knife at the Tony Awards (with a brief cameo by Keanu Reeves). Sublime mastery of the art. youtu.be/9WgUOHAe5Oo?...

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The 78th Annual Tony Awards® | Just in Time Performance | CBS

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

I’m often at odds with Mr. Brooks’ perspective, & have detested 100% of what the Trump administration has done so far. But their blinding offense is overwhelming our defense. “When a revolutionary vanguard upends an establishment, the establishment rarely recovers.” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/o...

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Opinion | Trump’s Single Stroke of Brilliance

His initiative has been the key to much of his success, but lacking any sense of prudence, he does not understand the difference between a risk and a gamble.

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

This has not received enough attention.

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Before or after you tank the stock market and lifelong retirement savings of its citizens, skyrocket inflation, and fire thousands of federal workers from their livelihoods?

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Alienate our allies ✅ Tank the market ✅ Devalue the dollar ✅ Dismantle the federal government ✅ Kill 🇺🇸 tourism ✅

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

It’s time to enforce the insider trading and market manipulation laws that are already in place through the STOCK act, but yes.

In a dramatic illustration of likely insider trading or market manipulation, a chart shows a huge spike in call volume just before Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause before tariffs would go into effect.

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

My azaleas are staging quite a show this year, resplendent in all their glory. Enjoying with a cup of hot coffee and a blanket, still a crisp chill in the air. Good morning, Bluesky!

A photo shows a beautiful blanket of large, fluffy white and light pink azaleas reaching into the distance. The gnarled and reddened bark of a mature crape Myrtle tree shoots up with authority from their midst, surrounded by the softness of the petals.

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Dheepa Sundaram, PhD (she/her) @themodsisyphus.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

They are now estimating 2.3 million across the country. Keep it going folks. #handsoff #50501protests

Images of protests and crowds across the country.

HANDSOFF APRIL 5TH 2025
BOSTON
NEW YORK
CHICAGO
PORTLAND
SAN FRANCISCO
SAN DIEGO
IDAHO
UTAH
OAKLAND
(AND SOOOO MANY MORE!)

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

“Sure, the markets aren’t buying Trump’s claims, and economists think what’s happening is insanity, but there seems to be something more insidious at play.” - Dan Rather open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...

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Trump’s Hidden Agenda

Will tariffs be the president’s most costly con yet?

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

At some point we have to acknowledge that a large number of Republicans are just dumb as fuck. They have no worldview other than what Dear Leader says. That’s frightening.

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

The theme of the Trump Administrations, and yes, they’re talking about you.

A New York Times headline quotes Trump saying he “couldn’t care less” if auto prices go up because of tariffs, with a photo of a car dealership below.

A picture of Melania Trump from 2018 wearing a jacket with the message “I really don’t care, do you?” emblazoned on the back.

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

An unexpected birthday present that makes me smile. Positivity.

An adorable crocheted stuffed potato
holds up a sign that reads “Positive potato - I may be a tiny potato, but I believe in you. Go do your thing!”

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Iowa City’s a special place (and also my home town). This is heartbreaking, but is happening everywhere. Start documenting your experiences and observations, we are witnessing and living through the collapse of the greatest experiment in history. Record everything, push back when and where you can.

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Gil Durán @gilduran.com · 18/03/2025

If any creators want viral content on the tech takeover, read John Robb. He is a respected military analyst who is pro-Elon. The NYT, Wired, etc., have quoted him for years. He explicitly describes what's happening as a "prototyping" of the Network State. www.thenerdreich.com/network-stat...

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Military Analyst: Network State Takeover of U.S. Government

The United States is currently evolving into a Network State, says a military analyst who writes regularly on the subject.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

1. EXCLUSIVE An internal Social Security Administration memo, dated March 13 and obtained by Popular Information, lays out a plan to sabotage the agency. The memo itself predicts "service disruption," "operational strain," and "budget shortfalls" will result. Follow this thread for details. 🧵

An internal Social Security Administration (SSA) memo, sent on March 13 and obtained by Popular Information, details proposed changes to the claims process that would debilitate the agency, cause sign...

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Bill McKay @mckay4senate.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

The New York Times is the first to put out comprehensive estimates on the cost of a year without U.S.A.I.D. and they’re higher than I thought: - 1.65 million deaths from AIDS - 500,000 from lack of vaccines - 550,000 from lack of food aid - 290,000 from malaria - 310,000 from TB

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Yes, it’s 101 stuff, but what so many are STILL failing to grasp is that the disarmament IS the plan, it’s not a tactical error. The Trump regime has and is deliberately handing the U.S., its secrets, and its citizens to Putin by design.

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Pete Hegseth just reportedly ordered the US military’s Cyber Command to “stand down” from all planning against Russia. Analysts have been ordered not to follow or report on Russian threats. One inside source said, “Putin is on the inside now.”

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Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats

Recent incidents indicate US is no longer characterizing Russia as a cybersecurity threat, marking a radical departure: ‘Putin is on the inside now’

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

This is horrifying rhetoric. Night of the Long Knives, 2025 in the USA.

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Andrew Weissmann @weissmann.substack.com · 02/03/2025

"What can I do?" That is the number 1 question I get asked. And at this time in our democracy -- or what remains of it when public servants put their loyalty to a person above their oaths of office— I am grateful that people are asking that question. Below is a video with my answer:

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"What Can I Do?"

Behind The Headlines With Andrew Weissmann, Vol 2.6.c

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

The U.S. Bully in Chief, with an assist by Vance, shamelessly scolds President Zelensky at heated White House talks. Puppeteer Vlad must be pleased. www.bbc.com/news/videos/...

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Watch angry exchange between Trump and Zelensky at White House

The US president accused the Ukrainian leader of being disrespectful in a tense meeting in the Oval Office.

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

The Felon of the United States and sometimes sidekick J.D. Vance further fracture our shaky standing around the globe, disparaging President Zelensky while aligning with Putin in a contentious meeting at the Whitehouse today. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...

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Trump and Vance Rebuke Zelensky During White House Meeting: Live Updates

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Absolutely terrifying memorandum by Silicon Valley whistleblowers. Urgent and a must read if you care about democracy and life as we know it. ://bylinetimes.com/2025/02/07/silicon-valley-whistleblowers-warn-elon-musk-hijacking-republicans-to-control-entire-us-government/

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Silicon Valley Whistleblowers Warn Elon Musk ‘Hijacking’ Republicans to Control Entire US Government

Former followers of the ‘Dark Enlightenment’ say a planned 'neo-reactionary' hollowing out of government is happening in real time

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

DOGE was never about cutting waste, fraud, and abuse. It has always been about enriching and empowering Musk/Trump while dismantling democracy. It’s a coup.

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

We need heroes to meet the moment, not philosophers and cheerleaders. The moment is now. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" - Edmund Burke ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Tom Joad™️ @theoriginaltomjoad.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

My personal Saturday Resist Pack. Meet some of my great resistance friends. 100% vetted 100% great people that follow back. Please comment. Follow all Share go.bsky.app/MbgyD5G

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The Specious Report @thespeciousreport.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Two Little, Two Late

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 14/02/2025

ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: I’ll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF. Now. Print hard copies. And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...

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Informal Grievance Template for Adverse Personnel Actions

There is a limited amount of time to oppose personnel actions. Time is short.

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I just updated my Ladies of the Light pack! It’s chock full of women who are doing what they can to make a better world. They tell no lies and take no sh*t! Please check it out, follow and share! I’ll be sure to follow all back who repost. 😘 go.bsky.app/58yDyV4

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Just some of the disastrous effects Trump’s reckless actions will have and are already having on U.S. health.

Screenshot of MedPageToday article highlighting disastrous effect Trump’s actions will have on the nation’s health.

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Diane (Di for Democracy) @dianekjs.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Reasons to hope - and fight. We MUST each do our part: call members of Congress, including Republicans in vulnerable districts, and then keep calling. “Democrats can flood the zone too.” apple.news/Aw2WpzSw4Q1-...

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US Democrats call for more aggressive tactics against Trump and Musk: ‘We’re going to be the opposition’ — Guardian US

As Trump aims to dismantle large swaths of US government, growing outcry from Democrats appears to be having an effect

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 10/02/2025

Elon—the richest man on Earth—is gutting the world’s largest provider of food aid. He could end world hunger single-handedly and still be the richest man alive. But he won’t. Instead, he spent 40 million on Super Bowl ads attacking USAID! Stand with USAID: share this counter-ad…

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