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USAID Employee Support Fund @usaidesf.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Thank you, @victorshi.bsky.social. We appreciate you helping people understand the damage caused by dismantling USAID. We are former USAID employees working thru the courts to regain our jobs and continue keeping Americans safe. Please share and donate to our legal fund - www.usaidemployeefund.org

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Support USAID employees with our legal assistance fund. Protect their rights and contribute to their legal defense. USAID Employee Suppo.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Whew. Maggie Haberman confirms today that Trump was surprised by his *own* tariff numbers and rates: “At one point, he didn’t realize how high China’s tariffs burden had gotten. It was up to 145% & his reaction was holy shit…It’s not a formula. It’s a gut feeling.”

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Worth watching this chilling account from Amb. Samantha Power about Elon Musk & Trump ignoring evidence in plain sight that destroying USAID would lead to deaths around the world: “There was no regard for human lives at stake.”

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

To celebrate a rebellion means not to obey in advance, not to accept any of this as normal: not the lies told about the history by the people destroying our future, not the saccharine veneration of the Constitution by people who violate it every day. Must-read: open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

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On Tyranny — Special 250th Edition

With friends, on video, to recall and to rebel

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

To celebrate a rebellion is to know that, from a flawed world, we can make new things. We can hold on, we can find each other, and not just imagine but create a much better America. It is a special 250th – it is ours. Video in link: snyder.substack.com/p/on-tyranny...

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On Tyranny — Special 250th Edition

With friends, on video, to recall and to rebel

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

NEW: On America's 250th, Sarah Jessica Parker narrates a reading on resisting authoritarianism and building a better future—featuring Mark Ruffalo, Ted Danson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Leslie Odom Jr., Margaret Atwood, & more. "What happens next is not inevitable. It depends on us."

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

I can’t stop thinking about just how many Republicans out there must fear what just happened to Bill Cassidy—so much that they won’t speak up or disagree with Trump because are scared of their own voters. To be a Republican simply means total subservience to Trump only.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

NEW: Senator Warren & Jane Fonda speak out about media consolidation, saying a merger would raise subscription prices, slash jobs, and threaten all of our freedom of expression.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

NEW: Senator Warren & Jane Fonda speak out about media consolidation, saying a merger would raise subscription prices, slash jobs, and threaten all of our freedom of expression.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Follow us on Instagram here! www.instagram.com/1acommittee/ Be part of a movement of citizens who care about free speech against efforts from the government to silence, intimidate, and censor us.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Some personal news: I’m honored to be working for the Committee for the First Amendment, relaunched by Jane Fonda — a collective of thousands of artists standing against censorship. Follow @1ACommittee on Instagram for updates (we are taking the resistance online) Let’s use our voices — together.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Bad Bunny was amazing, but what did everyone who attacked him think would happen? He wouldn't embrace his culture? He wouldn't be proud of his heritage? He wouldn't use the moment to showcase the best parts of America? He did all that—& more. We are all better because of that.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

VERY strong words from Mayor Bass today about the federal administration & ICE: “This Administration doesn’t care about safety. And they most certainly don’t care about the law. This senseless death, lawlessness, and violence must end. And so must the presence of ICE in Los Angeles.”

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

A conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Stacey Abrams @staceyabrams.com · 09/01/2026

Join us on Monday, January 12th at 3PM ET on my Substack, Assembly Notes, for a conversation with Professor @timothysnyder.bsky.social about authoritarianism and what we can do fight back. See you there! bit.ly/4qOzoSp

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

The goal here is martial law. It’s martial law. Let’s be clear about that.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Powerful statement from Jane Fonda & Committee for the First Amendment, asking an essential question: "Is Paramount, once again, kowtowing to appease the president, as its owner seeks administration approval to further expand his media empire with a hostile takeover of Warner Brothers Discovery?"

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Bass: We had an important victory today from the courts. The court determined what we knew all along: we do not need National Guard troops in our city. We didn’t need them in June, and we certainly don’t need them in December. I’m glad a decision was made saying the president is out of line

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Hearing massive turnout in the college precinct in Davidson County, Tennessee (which voted +27.4 for Kamala Harris). So high that it has exceeded 2024 turnout. If you know ANY young people in Tennessee, tell them to get out there, vote, and stay in line.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Don't forget that there is a major election tomorrow in Tennessee. Before we think about 2026, let's focus all our energy on tomorrow's election. Make phone calls. Knock on doors. Do everything between now and tomorrow to make sure Democrats can show we can and we WILL win in the south.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Let this sink in: in a Tennessee district that Trump won by 22 points in 2024, Aftyn Behn, the Democratic candidate, has closed that gap by *20* points. Only 2 points separate her and her opponent. Republicans & Trump are running scared. All eyes on Tennessee.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

lDemocrats took one step forward last Tuesday. Now, establishment Democrats have set us two steps back.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

To all those family & friends who are talking about airport chaos: this is the perfect time to make the direct connection to Trump & Republicans. The long wait times, delayed flights, cancelled flights, are on THIS Administration. That is why your travel experience is worse. Name them. Blame them.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

If you don’t know Lina Khan, now is a great time to know about her. She’s now on Zohran Mamdani’s transition team. She’s also the former FTC Chair, only 36, & committed to leveling the playing field for everyday Americans. She is an absolute star. This is what hope feels like.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

I know there’s lots of talk about 2026, but there’s a big election in Tennessee December of THIS year. Pay attention to Aftyn Behn, running for Congress in Tennessee’s 7th District. She’s 35 & a former social worker. A recent poll had her within the margin of error. Republicans are running scared.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Do not let ANYONE tell you tonight was a bad night for Democrats.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Here’s something that isn’t getting a lot of attention: Young women in VA, NJ, & NY all broke for Democrats at nearly 80% or HIGHER. Young men did slightly better than 2024, with the majority of them breaking for Democrats. There is hope. Keep rallying your young folks

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Turns out slashing SNAP benefits, slapping tariffs on countries indiscriminately, threatening to take away healthcare, & acting like a dictator does not bode well for Americans. Awful night for Trump & Republicans, but a great night for our democracy & the comeback of Democrats.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Say what you want about Zohran, but take his win as an important lesson for Democrats. He turned out millions of people because he brought a fresh energy, he wasn’t afraid to have fun, he met voters where they were, and he gave people a real future to believe in. A very good night for Democrats.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

There we have it. NBC officially projects Abigail Spanberger as the next governor of Virginia. This is what happens when disastrous Trump policies meet Democrats campaigning smartly, selling a concrete vision, & not being afraid of going everywhere. Horrible night for Trump.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

NEW: Mayor Bass — as mayor of the first city in which Donald Trump illegally sent in the National Guard & started snatching immigrants off the streets — pens an op-ed about how cities can resist authoritarianism. Many important lessons. Take a read and share below: www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

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LA Mayor Karen Bass: Here's how we win against Trump's authoritarianism | Opinion

We all have to recognize the real consequences of these federal actions on our cities and the entire nation. More important, we must respond.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

This was published one year ago. Everything is, sadly, true today.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Find your people. Gather with people of different political ideologies, generations, faiths, & backgrounds. We can all learn from each other, and, better yet, find ways to resist and take action together. Connect in-person, come up with a plan, and form your own group of joyful, unbeatable warriors.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

I encourage everyone to find one young person in their life and explain why the complete demolition of the East Wing matters. It's not just a building -- it's history, it's tradition, it's the people's house.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

I have a very bad feeling about this...

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Last night, I did something I’ve never done before: I got a group of people from different generations and backgrounds together (including the indomitable Jane Fonda) for a roundtable discussion with one of my heroes, Tim Snyder.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Making good trouble with good people 👊

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

No Kings in Los Angeles.

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

I know we are all desperate for fighters and good leaders in our party. Well, if you’re in L.A., you are in luck. Gov. Andy Beshear is coming to L.A. on October 25th and you do not want to miss it. Sign up below www.eventbrite.com/e/writers-bl...

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Writers Bloc Presents Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Brian Tyler Cohen

Get ready for a lively discussion with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen!

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

The capitulation and absolute silence of our military leaders is the worst part

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Victor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

By the way, the stuff Trump was talking about — declaring a war on our inner cities — is exactly what Kamala Harris was talking about when she said Trump would turn the military against its own citizens.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Wonderful seeing some of my favorite Defenders of Democracy & smart, funny members of The Resistance like @stephaniemiller.bsky.social & Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com (along with @frangeladuo.bsky.social @jodyhamilton.bsky.social & @halsparks.com-not pictured) ♥️ 'em ALL! And how was YOUR Sunday?

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