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Don't give in to the lies. Don't give in to the fear. The current insanity is NOT normal. The institutional cruelty is wrong. Trans rights are human rights. Reject the patriarchy. LGBTQIANB+ rights are human rights. Black lives matter. No discrimination.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 13/06/2025
Senator Grassley's new version of the budget bill would limit the power of judges to block President Trump's unconstitutional actions. They're trying to sneak this in behind our backs — but we're not backing down.
reuters.com
US Senate Republicans seek to limit judges' power via Trump's tax-cut bill
U.S. Senate Republicans have added language to President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill that would restrict the ability of judges to block government policies they conclude are unlawful.
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Nikki McCann Ramírez @nikkimcr.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
MSNBC with a great speed debunk of DHSs justifications for tackling and handcuffing Sen. Padilla. Padilla is the top Dem on the Senate Judiciary immigration subcommittee -- there's no way Noem (who meets regularly with senators on this topic) didn't know who he is.
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
www.nokings.org
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No Kings
On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. ...
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
stopice.net
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Stop ICE Raids Alert Network
Send & receive emergency alerts for ICE raids and activity in your area
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Madeadeleine 💀 @pbastronaut.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
So the logic here is that trans people are always whatever sex allows them to be punished.
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a ghost writer @stormwaltz.net · 15/04/2025
Image posted on Masto, but looks originally from bird site
Post from Rhonda
@SilverARTicfox

Crazy how Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez going to “space” for 10 minutes is supposed to “inspire women”, but the women who already worked at NASA are *checks notes* getting fired and getting their bios removed from the site
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
With the Trump regime screening social media, I suggest being careful with your posts and replies. They will use even the flimsiest of excuses to silence critics. We're effectively a police state now, where masked government agents can snatch people and whisk them to a prison without trial.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 09/04/2025
There are steps we can all take to help protect against searches of our phone when traveling: ✔️ Turning off biometrics ✔️ Turning off our phone or using a travel-only phone without personal information on it ✔️ Using encrypted messaging apps ✔️ Using a strong password
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Can Border Agents Search Your Electronic Devices? It’s Complicated. | ACLU
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about when border agents can legally conduct searches of travelers’ electronic devices at international airports and other ports of entry. Unfortunately, the answ...
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Allison Raine Chapman @alli.gay · 04/04/2025
Donald Trump has ordered the NIH to study the regret of medical transition for transgender adults and minors. Clearly this is an attempt to create a sham study as a pretext to enable them to ban gender affirming healthcare. www.nature.com/articles/d41... (archive.ph/7SZQj)
nature.com
Exclusive: Trump White House directs NIH to study ‘regret’ after transgender people transition
After cancelling nearly all NIH projects studying transgender health, Trump’s team instructs the US biomedical agency to study negative consequences of transitioning.
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Donald Trump is wrecking United States Tourism. Other countries are advising their citizens not to visit the USA. Trump's hostility toward foreigners, his hostile trade and defense policies, and his open contempt for all other countries, is making the US a pariah nation. Trump is a failure.
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People’s City Council - Los Angeles @pplscitycouncil.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
RUMEYSA OZTURK KIDNAPPING VIDEO Here is a video of federal agents detaining Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk Tuesday night. Rumeysa was abducted as she was heading to meet with friends to break her Ramadan fast.
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Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Pete Hegseth in 2016: "If it was anyone other than Hillary Clinton, they would be in jail right now... because the assumption is in the intelligence community, if you are using unclassified means, there is the potential for and likelihood that foreign governments are targeting those accounts."
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
On April 5, people are gathering to show our resistance to Donald Trump’s attempt at dictatorship. app.sosha.ai/s/y2ZdI7Yc
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Join me on April 5th
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
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Federal court blocks transgender military ban in GLAD Law and NCLR case Talbott v. Trump - GLAD Law
The U.S. District Court ruling laid out how the ban targets and undermines our courageous transgender service members.
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Today, I again called Congressman Vince Fong, Congressman David Valadao, Senator Alex Padilla, and Senator Adam Schiff. I spoke to their staff, and urged my represenatives to take action against president Trump's violation of the Constitution, and defiance of federal court orders. Uphold Democracy!
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
We're living in a fascist dictatorship. Mahmoud Khalil's arrest proves that. Trump's dictatorship isn't fully entrenched yet, but it's happening fast! We have to stop it now!
thenation.com
We Are Asking the Wrong Questions About Mahmoud Khalil’s Arrest
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ACLU @aclu.org · 14/03/2025
MUST-WATCH: This is the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil from the perspective of his wife, who is 8 months pregnant. This is federal agents in plain clothes dragging a man from his home as punishment for his speech. @nyclu.org @ccrjustice.org @theimeu.bsky.social
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ACLU of South Carolina @aclusc.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Planning to protest? Know your rights before you go.
Black graphic with text
“You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.
When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney — no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”
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Outspoken™️ @out5p0ken.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Rep. Lance Gooden from Texas grabs @repstansbury.bsky.social sign that reads “this is not normal” out of her hand — assault
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
I got a text this morning, from Nancy Pelosi asking for money to fight back against Trump. Aside from Rep Al Green I didn't see any fight from the democrats last night. I've sent plenty of money to the dems already, and aside from a flood of more funding requests, I haven't seen much come of it.
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Republicans booed and heckled Joe Biden during his State of the Union addresses. The Democrats needed to do at least that much during Trump's litany of lies last night. If Mike Johnson is going to silence all dissension by having Democrats removed, the public needs to see that!
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Trump's "golden age of America" so far... -Inflation ⬆️ -Stock market ⬇️ -Thousands of layoffs -Consumer & worker protections gutted -Diseases spreading -Federal funding illegally frozen -$10 million+ spent on golf -An unelected billionaire lining his pockets at our expense
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Everything you need to know about Trump's tax cuts.
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Watching Trump's address on March, 4, 2025. Trump is not the best president in U.S. history. But he's going to give Hitler a run for top fascist.
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Rep. Gregory Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee perfectly describes Trump's conduct in the meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov
Meeks Issues Statement on Embarrassing Trump-Zelensky Meeting
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Republicans will soon try to pass a new voter suppression bill - The SAVE act.
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The SAVE Act Is Voter Suppression Disguised as Election Integrity
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), would impose strict in-person documentation requirements for voter registration, effectively dismantling vot...
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Good review of Vegan Cheeses mainstreetvegan.com/vegan-cheese...
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
This bullshit from HHS, targeting transgender people, under the false premise of "protecting" women and children. womenshealth.gov/protecting-w...
womenshealth.gov
Protecting Women and Children | Office on Women's Health
This webpage provides guidance on sex-based definitions and other resources on efforts to protect women and children.
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Outspoken™️ @out5p0ken.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Trump blames plane crash on DEI — because he’s a racist, misogynistic, hateful and cruel POS who constantly lies and has zero fucking empathy Read what I had to say before the terrible plane crash killing 67 people 👇🏼
open.substack.com
The Demonization of DEI
What they're really attacking is EMPATHY
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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Zero commercial airline crash fatalities out of millions of flights when Dems were in charge.
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Nikki McCann Ramírez @nikkimcr.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Trump announces an executive order authorizing a 30,000 capacity migrant detention center in Guantanamo. "Some of them are so bad we don't even trust the countries to hold them because we don't want them coming back, so we're going to send them out to Guatanamo Bay."
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
I am not accepting Donald Trump's authoritarian takeover of America. I'm going to keep repeating this mantra, and doing what I can, to prevent tyrannical rule. I will not give in to the lies. I will not give in to the fear. I will not normalize insanity. I will not ignore cruelty.
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Women Forward ❌ 👑 @womenforward.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Call your Senators. Demand they stand up for the Constitution and their constituents. It’s time to make some noise.
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
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Project On Government Oversight @pogo.org · 28/01/2025
BREAKING: Andrew Kloster, a self-described "raging misogynist" has been installed at the Office of Personnel Management, the fed. government's human resources agency. At OPM, Kloster could be involved in efforts to politicize the federal workforce. www.pogo.org/investigatio...
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“Raging Misogynist” Now Federal Government H.R.’s Top Lawyer
The Office of Personnel Management’s new general counsel has a history of racist and sexist social media posts.
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Sheryl Weikal says Prosecute ICE @leftistlawyer.com · 18/01/2025
Just FYI, administrative warrants (like the ones used by ICE) are not judicial warrants (used by cops, signed by a judge). You do NOT legally have to open the door for an ICE officer with an administrative warrant *no matter what the ICE officer says.*
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 28/01/2025
These are not the actions of an innocent man looking to uphold the rule of law and defend the Constitution. They are the actions of a guilty, vengeful tyrant looking to silence his enemies and remove every check on his power. Coward. abcnews.go.com/Politics/doj...
abcnews.go.com
DOJ fires members of special counsel Jack Smith's team who prosecuted Trump
They couldn't be trusted to implement the president's agenda, officials said.
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Looking beyond Piriformis Syndrome: Is It Really the Piriformis?
Piriformis syndrome is a common differential diagnosis related to sciatica. The following review provides a concise synopsis of the diagnosis, management, history, and alternatives to diagnosis of pir...
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Congresswoman Sarah McBride @mcbride.house.gov · 24/01/2025
My statement on the first week of the new Trump administration.
A statement in a blue background from Congresswoman Sarah McBride, representing Delaware at-large. The text reads:

"On day one of his presidency, Donald Trump pardoned unrepentant insurrectionists who violently beat a police officer’s face, tasered an officer to the point where he had a heart attack and beat an officer with a flagpole and stomped on his face.

"The new Presidential administration did all of that while revoking policies that lowered the cost of prescription drugs, reducing health care coverage and access to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, stripped union protections from federal workers, and froze funding for the vital bipartisan infrastructure bill that Congress passed last year.

"I’ve heard from constituents across Delaware who are scared right now. Yes, federal workers and public servants scared of political retribution. I’ve heard from transgender constituents and their families who are fearful of forced outing. Dreamers, immigrants, and refugees are fearful being pushed to the shadows of our communities again.

"This past week, President Trump has intimidated and instilled fear in the hearts of some of the most vulnerable in our state. Meanwhile, he and his billionaire friends have unveiled plans to pick the pockets of the American workers, fleece seniors by privatizing seniors and Medicare, undermine reproductive freedom, and line the pockets of major corporations." 

The text closes with the Congresswoman's signature.
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
The Trump enablers in the house and senate must know that they're putting themselves out of a job. Trump is getting rid of all the federal agencies and employees that might stand in the way of his rule by decree. Of course that will include the legislature. The same goes for the SCOTUS judges.
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Congressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Media reports say San Antonio could be one of the cities targeted by Trump's immigration raids this week. No matter what, we know that: 1) You have basic rights (listed below). 2) Trump will say he's going after criminals. He's a liar. Texans need to look out for each other.
A graphic from the ACLU of Texas describing constitutional rights when interacting with authorities.
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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 23/01/2025
Once again we have ignorant, uninformed men — who think they know better than doctors & mothers — taking to the House floor to deny us our medical care. This time with a bill that criminalizes our doctors & robs mothers of the chance to hold a baby w/ a fatal diagnosis. youtube.com/shorts/jwuFs...
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The GOP want to criminalize doctors & deny parents a chance to hold their baby w/ a fetal diagnosis
YouTube video by Rep. Ayanna Pressley
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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 22/01/2025
📢Know Your Rights! Communities across the country are dealing with the fear and threat of immigration raids. To our immigrant neighbors and families, I am so sorry you are facing this cruelty and targeting, and our office is here as a resource.
Know your rights if confronted by police or immigration agentsSteps to take in the event of immigration raids: 

Gather all your important documents

Let a trusted family member know where to find them

Talk with your family about what to do if you or someone in the family is detained by ICE

Give your child’s school a list of trusted adults who can pick up your child if you are detained by ICE

Consult with an immigration attorneyWhat should you do if ICE comes to your door?

Don’t open the door without a valid warrant signed by a judge

Remain silent! You have the right to not speak

Ensure everyone in the home remains calm and don’t attempt to interfere with an ICE officer

Don’t sign anything without speaking to an attorney

Call your attorney or seek legal help at (617) 988-0606What happens if ICE comes to your work?

Don’t provide false documents and don’t carry them with you

Don’t attempt to interfere with an ICE officer

Tell them you’d like to speak to your attorney and don’t sign anything without speaking to one

Keep important numbers with you

If ICE detains you while at work and you have children at home, make sure you inform ICE
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Typical Trump - he starts his Whitehouse website bio with a lie. He didn't win in a landslide. There's no point reading any more. I'm sure it's mostly bullshit. www.whitehouse.gov/administrati...
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President Donald J. Trump
After a landslide election victory in 2024, President Donald J. Trump is returning to the White House to build upon his previous successes and use his mandate to reject the extremist policies of the r...
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
The whitehouse.gov website now opens with a 30 second promo video of president Donald Trump. It's all about him. He's the most powerful narcissist in the world.
whitehouse.gov
The White House
President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are committed to lowering costs for all Americans, securing our borders, unleashing American energy dominance, restoring peace through strength, a...
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
www.commondreams.org/news/lemkin-...
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Lemkin Institute Issues 'Red Flag Alert for Genocide' After Musk's Nazi Salutes | Common Dreams
"Trans people, refugees, and migrants are not the threats," the group said. "The billionaires with close ties to our new president who flash the Nazi salute and seek to replace the old elites with a n...
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read1984.bsky.social @read1984.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
@gessochick.bsky.social Hi
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