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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 06/10/2026

Government-funded health care doesn't work as well when the party in power (GOP) continues to cut funding and destroy existing functioning systems. Standard operating procedure -- destroy the system then point at it and say it doesn't work.

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 29/09/2026

Wasn't until I heard some tributes to the late Rep. Barney Frank that I learned I'd been quoting him for some time, that for conservatives, life begins at conception and ends at birth.

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

If you need any extra motivation to make sure you're registered & have a plan to vote (iwillvote.com), here's one: ICE remains out of control, & has an endless list of horrible ideas Like: Grabbing ppl & sticking them in 'snatch vans' for who knows how long. Food, water, etc? Eh, details, details

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ICE is looking into 'mobile detention facilities'

Buried in the paperwork for Immigration and Customs Enforcement's expansion in Pennsylvania is a document requesting "mobile detention facilities."

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 25/08/2026

Elon Musk is spending hundreds of millions to influence our elections and defeat Troy Jackson. He is forgetting that power actually belongs to the people. We will not allow big money to control our collective future. #BlueWaveIn70Days

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Danielle ❌👑 @danielleloveswords.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Don’t surrender your power. The system fails when you opt out. When you don’t vote, you let someone else use your influence to serve their interests. Keep what’s yours. Register. Vote. #BlueWaveIn70Days

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 20/08/2026

I had not heard that term before and looking it up makes it even more disgusting... reportedly comes from the sound a heavy flashlight/baton makes when it hits a human head.

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 21/07/2026

Turns out he's not too busy being de-facto viceroy of Venezuela to keep him out of other nonsense.

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 02/07/2026

Happy Canada day, to those who celebrate. Credit to Mike Digout (Mike's videos of beavers on YouTube) for the incredible picture.

A beaver standing under a Canadian flag.

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 30/06/2026

So we can now expect something dramatic and horrible to happen as another attempted distraction soon.

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 03/06/2026

Congress embracing it's Constitutional duty!!

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 03/06/2026

Today's war powers vote in the House is a chance for Congress to assert it Constitutional authority and do its duty!

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Getting sick is not a sin. Medical debt is not a character flaw. Yet our leaders choose to fund endless wars while gutting Medicaid and leaving families to go bankrupt. This is a massive moral failure. #FundHealthcareNotWar

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 03/06/2026

Trump wants you to fear Iran more than you fear a medical bill. But for most Americans, it’s the bill that kills. The war costs $1-2 billion/day! Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies are estimated at $30 billion/year. Fund doctors, not drones. Clinics, not conflict. #FundHealthcareNotWar

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DemCast USA @demcast.com · 01/06/2026

Do you live in one of these states? If so, you’ve got a primary TOMORROW! If you’re disgusted by today’s political climate, DO YOUR JOB and USE YOUR VOICE AT THE BALLOT BOX! Be the change.

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 14/04/2026

Maybe "He was only joking" when he said he thought he was a doctor in the graphic. They have so many lies going they can't coordinate.

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 27/02/2026

Howdy! Good to see you too! You're right! They'll only win when we stop fighting back.

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 27/02/2026

Right one... VOTER ELIMINATION or "Disenfranchise half the country" is more like it. They wouldn't call it the "Backdoor 19th amendment repeal act".

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 27/02/2026

Tell me you want to get rid of the 19th amendment without saying you want to get ride of the 19th amendment...

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 27/02/2026

The "SAVE" act isn't moving, so they'll look for the next way to suppress voting

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Jules⚖️📨 @northjules.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

The SAVE America Act puts millions of American citizens, not undocumented immigrants, at risk of losing access to the ballot, all in the name of solving a problem that doesn't exist. Demand your senators keep it off the floor. #SaveActTaxesYourVote

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 13/02/2026

Dr Erica Chenoweth (who researched and developed the 3.5% rule for non-violent protests and political change) and their team are continuing to do great work tracking protests and crowd sizes across the US. Their post quoted below is fascinating and heartening reading.

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Danielle ❌👑 @danielleloveswords.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

$75 billion for ICE Meanwhile: clinics closing, nurses cut, patients rationing meds Leader Jeffries is right—taxpayer dollars should make life affordable, not fund brutality and lawlessness. Congress knows the choice. History will remember it. #FundHealthcareOverICE

February 2,2026
Leader's Press Office: 202-226-4519
LEADER JEFFRIES: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD NOT BE SPENT TO BRUTALIZE AND KILL AMERICAN CITIZENS. TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE SPENT TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE"
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized while life in America is more expensive than ever, Donald Trump is using taxpayer dollars to fund ICE brutality and lawlessness and not to make life more affordable for the American people.

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Houghton County Democratic Party @houghtondems.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Chris Murphy names the harm plainly: ICE is inflicting trauma and violence—Minneapolis to Texas, block by block. Families terrorized. Communities destabilized. This happens by design and by funding. Congress can stop feeding it today. #FundHealthcareOverICE

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CatDaMaMa @catdamama.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

WTAF is 🧊 going to the Olympics in Italy? They said they are only “vetting individuals” going to the Olympics. Why is that needed? See nothing has changed & they are escalating their appearances world wide. They are also planning to be at the Super Bowl. Can’t we enjoy anything w/o them showing up?

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 13/11/2025

For everyone in the South Shore MA or Cape Cod areas (or anyone who wants to travel): The next planned large stand out in front of Plymouth County Correctional Facility to demand that Sheriff McDonald end the Services Agreement with ICE to house detainees is December 13, 2025 from 2pm to 3:30pm.

December 13, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
ICE OUT OF PLYMOUTH
Home to the only ICE detention center in Massachusetts
Demand Sheriff McDonald ENDS ICE Agreement
Plymouth County Correctional Facility
26 Long Pond RD, Plymouth, MA

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 13/11/2025

She should have been sworn in weeks ago! And would have, if not for GOP obstructionism and Speaker Johnson trying to protect POTUS from more Epstein revelations after Rep. Grijalva signs on to the discharge petition to release the files.

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 11/11/2025

As Kathryn Monet said, we must do right by veterans and their families—many of whom rely on SNAP and the ACA to get by. Supporting them isn’t charity; it’s a promise this nation is morally bound to keep. It’s time to deliver on it. Happy Veterans Day!

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 06/11/2025

Corporate layoffs are exploding with over 1 million jobs slashed this year. October alone saw 153,000 cuts, the worst since 2003. That’s 100,000 more than last month, and 100,000 more than last year. Remember this the next time Republicans brag about their “booming economy.”

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 31/10/2025

The MAGA administration has set a very low number of refugees to be allowed into the US in 2026. And they've made their racial bias clear by prioritizing white Afrikaners over everyone else. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 15/10/2025

With great power (controlling all 3 branches of government) should come great responsibility, and the GOP is responsible for shutting down the government it controls now.

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 15/10/2025

Speaker of thr House Johnson is showing up in the media, but hr and his GOP colleagues aren't showimg up for work. #TrumpsShutdownDragsOn

House Republicans have worked a total of 14 days since July 25th. You can't blame a shutdown in Democrats when the entire Republican Party hasn't even bothered to show up for work.

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Are you participating in a nokings.org rally on Saturday, 10/18? Here are some helpful tips to get your messages across in safe, peaceful, and joyous ways.

NO KINGS
Top 10 Rally Reminders
Lead with Love, Not Anger.
Focus your energy on what you stand for, not what you stand against. Anger fades;
compassion lasts.
Look Out for One Another.
Offer water, a smile, or friendly chat to someone nearby. Check on families, elders, and people with mobility needs.
Smile and Greet Others.
Say hello, wave, or share a word of encouragement. Small acts of friendliness build community trust and lower tension.
Celebrate Families and Kids.
Keep the atmosphere family-friendly, and invite children to join in with chants and songs-joyful ways to express civic pride.
Lift Your Voice with Positivity.
Joy is contagious. The more you smile, sing, and stay grounded, the safer and stronger everyone around you feels.
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.
Make Your Sign Speak Peace.
Choose messages that uplift-creative, clever, values-based signs draw attention without aggression or profanity.
Be Mindful of Words & Tone.
Speak with kindness, even when disagreeing. Avoid insults, sarcasm, or chants that demean others.
Model Nonviolence in Every Action.
If confronted, breathe, stay calm, and step back. Do not engage or argue, alert a Guardian in an orange vest.
Carry Joy Beyond the Rally.
After the event, share stories, photos, and reflections that highlight unity and courage-show the world what peaceful power looks like.

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 15/10/2025

We need to vote in order to protect voting!

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 15/10/2025

Mike Johnson is doing all he can to avoid it (including shutting down the government and keeping the House out of session in a time of great need), but they're going to have to swear in Adelita Grijalva sooner or later!

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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

This is a good read, w great tips on how to stay grounded & confident in our purpose & journey as we come together to exercise our First Amendment right this Saturday (& beyond). (Join us Sat Oct 18 as we send a LOUD message: there are #NoKings in America. Find an event near you: nokings.org )

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No Kings Field Kit: Staying Human Under Occupation (October, 2025)

They want fear to keep you home—or make you so reactive you play into their hands. This field kit helps you choose your stance, pace yourself, and refuse to let occupation break you.

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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Project 2025 was the plan all along The fever dream of Stephen Miller Fire as many government employees as possible Roll back regulations so billionaires can exploit ALL of our resources-including US workers End anything that promotes equity Destroy the rule of law Burn down American democracy

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 02/10/2025

Pennsylvania: a critical Supreme Court retention election is on the ballot in Nov. GOP billionaires want to flip the court & gut worker rights, abortion rights, & voter access. Most voters don’t even know it’s happening: spread the word! #PACourtsMatter social.demcast.com/s/2la6xwcI

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 26/09/2025

Rehire some. And mess with a lot of lives in the meantime.

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 26/09/2025

Postcard writing is also a great win-win: support the USPS while fighting fascism and #TrumpsGovernmentShutdown

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 26/09/2025

The GOP is refusing to negotiate and refusing to do their job by keeping Congress in session until the deadline! #TrumpsGovernmentShutdown

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 26/09/2025

The GOP controls every branch of government. They are creating this shutdown, and planning to exploit it by firing thousands of federal workers. #TrumpsGovernmentShutdown

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Bren @kindofnerdy.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

🎧 Don’t Let Them Lie to You! The GOP controls the House, Senate, and White House, and the lives & livelihoods of 15M people are on the line! If the government shuts down, it's because THEY chose to shut it down rather than pass a budget that serves the American people. #TrumpsGovernmentShutdown

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 26/09/2025

The administration is refusing to negotiate, and planning to exploit the shutdown they create to gut more government agencies through layoffs. #TrumpsGovernmentShutdown

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Steve Semick @newarsenalofdemocracy.org · 26/09/2025

The White House is weaponizing a shutdown to hollow out federal agencies gutting services Americans rely on. This crisis is due to Trump’s refusal to negotiate. A MAGA plan to exploit a crisis they create With the funding deadline days away, Americans will pay the price #TrumpsGovernmentShutdown

NBC News headline:
White House lays groundwork for mass government firings if there's a shutdown

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