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Rudy Sovinee

@rudysovinee.bsky.social
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Retired chemist, educator, entrepreneur living in a remote rural community. My wife and stepchildren practice permaculture in our yards while I study climate, energy and sustainability options. I'm frustrated by societal behavior that ignores best science.

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Jeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social · 11h
The water vapor concentration in the atmosphere may be approx 13% higher this winter than around 1950. More moisture = heavier downpours.
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Leon Simons @leonsimons.com · 15h
🚨NASA CERES satellite data shows another 4-year average record for global Absorbed Solar Radiation. Earth's Energy Imbalance has more than doubled over the past 20 years. We've been trying to warn about this and the impacts for years, but few seem to care.
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Shooti @bambooshooti.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
#ResistanceEarth In Florida, you supposedly get lots of "freedom," except the freedom to learn real science. Florida has proposed new K-12 science standards that omit evolution and climate change. Yeah, that's going to prepare the state's kids for the future. www.wusf.org/education/20...
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Evolution and climate change are missing from Florida's proposed K-12 science standards
The Florida Department of Education held its first listening session at Armwood High School. Some teachers brought up their concerns about missing topics, such as evolution.
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Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 03/10/2026
Ebola death toll in DRC passes 4,000, as health workers are fighting to get paid
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Ebola death toll in DRC passes 4,000, as health workers are fighting to get paid
8,300 cases have been recorded since the outbreak was declared in eastern Congo on May 15.
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Codfather #FBPE 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @codfather.bsky.social · 21h
I'm with Carl Sagan on this:
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worm @rfksbrainworm.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
If you ever wondered why visible light is those particular wavelengths, it's because life evolved to see in the narrow range where water is transparent
Diagram of absorption of emf by water. There's a gap right that dips in the 500 nm range
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Bob Berwyn's short article gets to Europe's priority issues of heat stress and crop failures. These concerns are mirrored around the planet. Zeke Hausfather notes this El Niño (not yet peaked) is a preview of our expected norm in a decade, due to the trend in Earth's warming youtu.be/_QtEETGsCw0&...
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Clayton Tucker @claytontuckertx.com · 02/10/2026
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: A federal judge just HALTED the destruction of Big Bend. This is a massive victory for the landowners, local communities, and everyday Texans who stood up to protect one of our state's greatest treasures. The fight isn't over, but today, the people won.
Graphic from the Center for Biological Diversity over a scenic view of Big Bend. Large text reads, “MASSIVE WIN FOR BIG BEND.” Below, it says a federal judge has frozen all destruction throughout the Big Bend region until the project’s legality can be determined in court. The graphic adds that the Center will continue fighting to save Big Bend and asks supporters to join them.
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I think a comparison or 2026 to the El Niño arrival years of 1997, 2015 and 2023 provides an interesting look at similar ENSO situations AND the steady warming over nearly 30 years.
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 02/10/2026
This is pretty wild... the average global sea surface temperature (outside of the polar regions) is still above 70°F (21.1°C) through the end of September. This is significantly above the prior record. We'll cover this in our October climate briefing: climatecentral-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🌊
Line graph time series of daily global mean sea surface temperatures from 1982 to 2026. This year is currently at record high for this time of year. Data is from NOAA OISSTv2.1, and the graphic is created by Climate Central at https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-briefings.
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Two segments today ask about the Insurrection Act. Michael Steele says "He will invoke the Insurrection Act." I dread he's right. There is no insurrection now, but what if Mike Johnson refuses to seat all the winners of Congressional House seats? How will this unfold? youtu.be/Yho7epFTc9Q?...
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Trump 'scared of the voters': Norm Eisen mocks Trump's red state swing
With just 33 days until the midterms, Donald Trump is playing it safe with rallies in deep red states, abandoning competitive areas. Former Ambassador Norm Eisen joins The Weeknight to discuss the pre...
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Chevy Jaxon @chevy-jaxon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In July, the hottest month ever recorded in the US, 173,598 households were shut off from their electric supply by utilities across 10 states, with the rate of electricity disconnections surging 28% compared to July 2024. Rising electricity costs combined with much higher usage for air conditioning
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‘It’s just cruel’: US households hit by surge in electricity shutoffs amid record hot summer
Utility disconnections were up 28% in 10 states in July 2026 – the hottest month ever recorded in the US – compared with July 2024, data shows
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Subverting democracy isn't new to John Roberts, Brett Kavanaugh, or Amy Coney Barrett. All three were on George W. Bush's "Florida Recount Team," which lay the groundwork for stopping vote counting in Florida—and Bush v. Gore, the politically-motivated SCOTUS decision that gave Bush the election.
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Another concern we didn't need, another threat to human society, and to seafloor species out of sight/ out of mind. We share these social media and news connections thanks to very (ship anchor) vulnerable underseas cables. In this age of breaking norms, what constitutes an act of war?
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
KEY INFO! Zeke Hausfather (a lead author of the IPCC 7th Rpt) breaks down metrics within climate science and what they mean for humanity The new generation of IPCC scenarios will reveal plausible futures, yet there’s still uncertainty as to human behavior. Declining aerosol pollution & ECS discussed
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The Coolest Year for the Rest of Our Lives? with Zeke Hausfather | TGS 236
YouTube video by Nate Hagens
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Is this post self promotion? Sure! Is it academically written? Nope. Good news: Jack Hopkins is stating what everyone needs to understand about Todd Blanche and the inappropriateness of his attack on Minnesota’s federal bench. Blanche wants the district court judges to recuse from DHS-related cases.
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L. M. @standswithfist2025.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Vote out every “do nothing” politician supporting Trump’s lawless cruelty, violence, and OVERT corruption. Spread the word! Vote.org
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Many regions are experiencing increases in extreme precipitation exceeding model projections. We explore the implications on rain-fed agriculture, reservoir operations, and ecosystem health. Our analysis indicates that 54%–96% of global rain-fed croplands & boreal forests may be adversely affected.
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Pissedoffpundit @pissedoffpundant.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Marsh Views @khshan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Triple flood threat in the central, southern US fueled by Pacific hurricanes A three-pronged flooding event will spread a significant deluge of rainfall across the Southwest and the Plains this week www.accuweather.com/en/hurricane...
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Triple flood threat in the central, southern US fueled by Pacific hurricanes
A three-pronged flooding event will spread a significant deluge of rainfall across the Southwest and the Plains this week, connected to two recent hurricanes in the Pacific.
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Absolutely. 👇
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A SIGNIFICANT LOSS, part of a bad trend. Experts say that over the past five years alone, the volume of ice in Switzerland has declined by nearly a fifth. Like in the Himalayas, this bodes badly for water in future summers. Switzerland feeds some of the continent’s most important rivers.
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
KEY INFO! Zeke Hausfather (a lead author of the IPCC 7th Rpt) breaks down metrics within climate science and what they mean for humanity The new generation of IPCC scenarios will reveal plausible futures, yet there’s still uncertainty as to human behavior. Declining aerosol pollution & ECS discussed
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The Coolest Year for the Rest of Our Lives? with Zeke Hausfather | TGS 236
YouTube video by Nate Hagens
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
War is destruction, a failure of societal leadership. The military leadership is a layer of advice/ guardrails as to where and how to deploy force. Hegseth is destroying the guardrails. Firing 20% of the senior, most experienced military leadership threatens the nation and human society.
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'NO FATTIES!': Pete Hegseth gives profane and TROUBLING speech announcing he's GUTTING U.S. military
In a concerning address given earlier, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a 20% cut to senior officer positions reserved for admirals and generals in the U.S. military. Nicolle Wallace is joi...
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Not a surprise, but the HANDY Study warns inequity is a danger Top 0.1% Bottom 80% 🇺🇸 U.S. 18.38% 15.82%
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Mapped: The Most Unequal Countries on Earth
In just 27 countries around the world, the richest of the rich own more wealth than the bottom 80% of the population combined.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 30/09/2026
Wednesday El Niño update - The explanation for why SSTs are still at record high levels in the Niño 3.4 region is because of both climate change + El Niño. Far-reaching ENSO teleconnections are more dependent on temperature gradients, & relative SSTs are actually more similar to other strong events.
Line graph time series of daily sea surface temperature anomalies in the Nino3.4 region. Years are shown from 1982 to 2025 in shades of blue to light yellow, and 2026 is shown in red. Climatologically, the largest anomalies are during the boreal winter in terms of magnitude. Data is from OISSTv2.1. Map of September 28, 2026 average sea surface temperature anomalies in the ENSO monitoring regions. Data is from NOAA OISSTv2.1 with anomalies relative to a 1991-2020 baseline.Graphic showing the 2-week change in sea surface temperature anomalies across the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean from September 14, 2026 to September 28, 2026. Data is from NOAA OISSTv2.1Graphic showing the 4-week change in sea surface temperature anomalies across the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean from August 29, 2026 to September 28, 2026. Data is from NOAA OISSTv2.1
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Heat and regional famine remain my concerns as we near the peak of this El Niño. I've posted many times as to heat effects on crop yields. The trends in temperature averages don't well suggest what regional extremes might unfold during the coming peak season for temperatures in the tropics.
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Sen Eric Schmidt dunked a basket for the other team. 🤣 😂 🤣 😂 🤣 😂 🤣 😂 There should be an emoji for egg on your face. Name it Schmidt faced.
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Jennifer Shin - WTAF @jennifershin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Marie Antoinette would like to have a word....
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Sep 2026 More bad news for Nepal Just a reminder, these are not people whose consumption has driven up the release of greenhouse gases - that are now resulting in climate consequences.
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Justice Samuel Alito’s last-minute recusal has shaken up a blockbuster Supreme Court battle that stands to alter the future of climate litigation across the country. ijr.com/discover/art...
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Media headlines hype this El Niño year's heatwaves and storms. BUT, media fails to warn the danger demonstrated by this super El Niño so quickly following the El Niño of 2023/24. The rate that Earth is absorbing heat is faster than the IPCC predicted. Future year's climate events will worsen quickly
NASA CERES satellites measure how much sunlight Earth absorbs and how much heat is radiated back to space.

The difference is heat accumulation, which has more than tripled!
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Durbin pushed back against Republican attacks on former Special Counsel Jack Smith. H also highlighted Trump’s pressure on election officials, the Capitol attack and the handling of classified government documents. Hawley, in contrast, distorted facts we all saw in real time... not worth sharing.
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Dick Durbin Stuns GOP, Turns Jack Smith Hearing Against Trump Like This
YouTube video by Hook Global
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Pathetic Weak Sauce 😡
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whattheactualf.bsky.social @whattheactualf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Vote this Congress out!
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Steven Rodas @stevenrodas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
As a record breaking El Niño continues to grow in the Pacific, @weatherwest.bsky.social explains what may be in store for the next year as we brace for an El Niño “so far above anything we've previously seen, it doesn't even fit on the same axis.” (@ninardietz.bsky.social for @insideclimatenews.org)
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Incoming El Niño Is so Extreme It Doesn’t Have a Scientific Name - Inside Climate News
As a record breaking El Niño continues to grow in the Eastern Pacific, climate scientist Daniel Swain explains what may be in store for the next year as we brace for an El Niño “so far above anything ...
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 28/09/2026
A massive FBI data breach. Taxpayer-funded Trump ads. Midterm warning signs. Rates surging. Marines injured in an Iranian strike. Russia’s attacks. And some of Trump’s most devoted supporters finally turning on him. Plus, an important note from us about these Bulletins and the next five weeks.
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Today in Politics, Bulletin 469. 9/28/26
… Before we get into today’s Bulletin, first a programming note.
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Most of the targeted academics are not directly involved with environmental litigation. But many have published studies examining the links between global warming and extreme weather or public health, and some have spoken on panels that aim to educate judges and lawyers about climate science."
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Still wondering why people are fed up with the system?
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
In the Terminator movies, Skynet is a fictional AI system. That disaster concept is no longer simply fiction. The U.S. and Russia have agreed to remove some of the safety measures that placed human oversight between AI and military weapons systems. WHY INDEED? CAN WE STOP IT?
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Maddow: 'Why are we doing this?'; Trump makes dangerous deal with Russia
Rachel Maddow shares new reporting from the Washington Post that the U.S. and Russia have agreed to remove some of the safety measures that placed human oversight between artificial intelligence and m...
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Lynn Miclea @lynnmiclea.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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newlois.bsky.social @newlois.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I jump well into this video to feature how "overnight success" and issues that were forever deemed fringe issues share the societal phenomena of jumping from facing impossible odds to being inevitable and adopted mainstream. There is always a lot of preparatory work. youtu.be/hajvS7nHibU?...
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What They Don’t Tell You About NY Climate Week
YouTube video by Climate Chat
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Jeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Here’s how much the Eastern Pacific has changed since January. The Equatorial region warms/ cools due to El Niño La Niña cycles. ENSO 3.4 has warmed ~4C since Jan.
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Love2026 @love2024.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
He could not keep a secret if his life depended on it.🖕
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Rudy Sovinee @rudysovinee.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The full report for August 2026 as we approach this super strong El Niño deserves to be read in its entirety. berkeleyearth.org/august-2026-... Multiple ways of slicing the data include August, summer, YTD, the last 12 months and the history since 1850. The peak in December won't end for months.
The following is a summary of global temperature conditions in Berkeley Earth’s analysis of August 2026.

♦ August 2026 was the warmest August on record, with a global average of 1.71 ± 0.11 °C (3.07 ± 0.20 °F) above the 1850–1900 average, ahead of August 2023. It was also the 2nd warmest month of any kind in our record.
♦ Land temperatures averaged 2.34 ± 0.16 °C (4.21 ± 0.29 °F) above the 1850–1900 average, nominally the 2nd warmest August for terrestrial regions and effectively tied with August 2024.
♦ Ocean temperatures were 1.296 ± 0.097 °C (2.33 ± 0.17 °F) above the 1850–1900 average — not only the warmest August for ocean surfaces, but nominally the warmest month of any kind ever recorded for the oceans.
♦ June to August 2026 was nominally the warmest such three-month period on record, at 1.56 ± 0.10 °C (2.82 ± 0.17 °F) above the 1850–1900 average.
♦ El Niño has continued to intensify, and forecasters now regard a record-strength event as close to certain.
♦ Roughly 10.2% of Earth’s surface experienced its warmest August on record, and 75 countries set national August records.
♦ 2026 now has roughly a 93% chance of becoming the warmest year on record, up from about 69% a month ago.

https://berkeleyearth.org/august-2026-temperature-update/
The anomalies above have the seasonal cycle removed. In absolute terms — the actual temperature of the planet — August 2026 was nominally the 2nd warmest month in the entire record at 17.16 °C, but essentially tied July 2023 at 17.21 °C. Because most of Earth’s land lies in the Northern Hemisphere, the global mean ordinarily peaks in July; that August 2026 came in above July 2026 (17.14 °C) is itself unusual, and reflects how much warmth the developing El Niño added over the course of the summer.

https://berkeleyearth.org/august-2026-temperature-update/Temperature anomalies for the 12 months from September 2025 to August 2026, relative to the 1951–1980 average.

https://berkeleyearth.org/august-2026-temperature-update/ENSO Conditions

The El Niño that emerged in the spring has continued to intensify through the Northern Hemisphere summer. The August Niño 3.4 index averaged close to +2.6 °C, slightly below what models had projected after a plateau lasting much of the month, before resuming its climb in early September following a series of westerly wind bursts. Daily values have now reached record high levels exceeding any previous year since at least 1940. Such record highs are occurring months before the typical El Niño peak.

Adjusting for the ongoing changes in the global mean ocean temperature, the warming in the Central Pacific Niño3.4 region appears less extreme and more similar to other very strong El Niño events. With that adjustment, the present conditions are still record warm for this time of year, but not an all-time record.

https://berkeleyearth.org/august-2026-temperature-update/
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 27/09/2026
The next No Kings is right around the corner! Find (or organize) your local event to drive unprecedented early voting and recruit volunteers to help protect our elections: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
(around a map showing the more than 1,000 events planned for the next No Kings on October 17) NO KINGS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE EARLY!
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