The government remains shut down, leaving federal workers struggling to get by. Meanwhile, Trump pushes forward with East Wing construction and deploys the National Guard to cities that oppose him. This is what dictators do: deprive the people, abuse power, and reward themselves.

If you are confident that a boat near Venezuela is carrying drugs, you stop it and board it. That way, you have evidence. If you don't really care if a boat near Venezuela is carrying drugs, but you just want to kill people, you blow the boat up. That way, the irrelevant evidence is gone.

Not to point out the obvious but— isn't the White House an historic institution that would require special permission from ... oh. Right. Never mind.

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@jonahblank.bsky.social the New York Times may have failed but local papers have stepped up.

At this point, if you're interviewing a Republican about the president's latest transgression and you *don't* have the video or post or whatever cued up and ready to show them when they pretend they haven't seen it yet -- I'm just going to assume you're in on the con yourself.

"Cankles McTaco Tits" I love you people.

Democracy dies in silence. …when people are too afraid or don’t care enough to speak up. Not today. MILLIONS of Americans and allies of freedom and democracy, here and around the world, are taking to the streets. Showing their love of country and defiance of tyranny. It’s a beautiful sight.

Excuse me, but you're ok with disappearing people to gulags without due process, shredding the constitution and our country's laws, but an inflatable dick is dangerous to society? Goons.

Which team does this mother daughter duo belongs with? Hamas or Marxist? 😜 Does he not realize how much they must love American? It was HOT out in Columbia SC, and hotter in these adorable suits. That's commitment! #nokings @50501-sc.bsky.social @50501movement.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com

What a joyful afternoon with true American patriots. @50501movement.bsky.social @50501-sc.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social @drannieandrews.com www.katialee.com/galleries/pr...

We don't want kings, but we're really tired of Mike holding the government hostage, while not allowing AZ 7th district their representation. Oh— and Mike, release the Epstein Files. @50501-sc.bsky.social @indivisible.org @hcrichardson.bsky.social

Senate candidate @drannieandrews.com in Columbia SC at our #NoKings rally. @50501-sc.bsky.social @50501movement.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social

Lady Liberty in Columbia SC. (Now I wanna do a whole photoshoot with this person!!) @50501-sc.bsky.social @indivisible.org @hcrichardson.bsky.social #nokings

I hear from informed sources that these #NoKings rallies are more than twice as big as last time, making them easily the largest protests in US history. Thanks to everyone and especially organizers.

Columbia SC reporting for duty. #nokings @50501-sc.bsky.social @indivisible.org

This makes me cackle with joy.

From a country that knows all about fascism. Darn tootin' they're worried about us!

Ronald Reagan said it. #NoKings tomorrow 10/18

Makes me wish I were younger with stronger ankles.

“Why should I go to a No Kings protest?”

Facts don’t care about the GOP’s feelings — there’s nothing more American than rejecting a mad king. Please join us tomorrow: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

When you’re making your #NoKings posters, remember… Donald Trump LOVES a good nickname.

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just go to the protests take whatever precautions you personally feel comfortable with but these are massive, joyful events, go and have fun

So hit back. Promote the fact that the GOP is so desperate they have to use fake AI-generated quotes. Call it out and make them own it.

“There are only three good kings in America: Gayle, Stephen, and Burger.” #NoKings

Make it make sense. [Cartoon by Adam Zyglis]

"Anti-Fascist Unite"

A very important 🎃 & 🐈‍⬛ thread

Swearing in isn’t some ceremony. You aren’t a member of Congress until it happens. He knows that. No phones, no staff, nothing. I had to escort her into the Capitol on Wed bc Capitol police must treat her as a public visitor until she’s sworn in. And solo visitors aren’t allowed during shutdown!

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Don’t worry, Mitch McConnell, we haven’t forgotten that most of this is your fault.

I don’t know folks— maybe Mike Johnson just needs to have his son let him watch some porn and that'll fix him?

Mike Johnson makes me proud to be an atheist.

Chicago journalist Debbie Brockman, who was thrown to the ground & handcuffed by ICE, has been released without charges DHS said she assaulted an officer, but eye witnesses claim she didn’t The lack of charges makes it clear that ICE is lying to try and cover up the fact that they attack the press

"Hello. My name is Katia and I am anti-fascist."

@50501-sc.bsky.social If you have a downloadable flyer we can print them out and pass them around!

I love the map illustrating where there will be protests. The world knows we're in trouble. #nokings

The phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. #epstein

She called out world leaders for sitting by and watching a live-streamed genocide without taking action.

Greta Thunberg “I'm not scared of Israel. I’m scared of a world that has seemingly lost all sense of humanity.” Stand with Greta, stand with humanity.

Donny and Pete bombed so badly with the Generals this week they had to blow up another fishing boat just to feel better about themselves.

*Pinching the baby until it screams* “See? I TOLD YOU it was crying!”

the people who told us to calm down because Roe was settled law are the same people now telling us to calm down because the military would never open fire on Americans

The Committee for the First Amendment first launched in the 1940s, when the House Un-American Activities Committee accused Hollywood actors, directors and write…

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As a former teacher, I would have flagged this kid and had the counselors get him the mental help he clearly needs.