"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." Sinclair Lewis

Ta-Nehisi Coates on Charlie Kirk and the pundits and politicians sanitizing his legacy.

it's pretty incredible that trans people are holding the frontline against a global propaganda machine with billions in resources and endless battalions of unchecked bigots

I wrote my own Charlie Kirk obituary, and about valuing truth over manners: www.thenation.com/article/poli...

One thing the media's reticence to label Kirk an extremist has made jarringly clear is how scared they are of the people in power now who share his extremist beliefs. In the space of nine months, they have internalized a fear of condemning racism, misogyny, homophobia and antisemiticism.

QUB History research seminars - Fridays at 4pm starting 26 September. All welcome!

If you're an author and haven't yet signed up for the Anthropic settlement, do yourself a favor (and strike a blow against AI) by checking to see if any of your books were involved. www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...

"Yes, Brett, it’s just a friendly conversation with your local masked jackboot. Just a totally polite and harmless conversation where, as long as you answer the questions correctly, you do not end up on a plane to a concentration camp in Uganda. What could possibly go wrong?" (I love Elie Mystal ⚖️)

This thread will inspire you

Today's #WeAreAllDC protest in downtown Washington, D.C. demanding an immediate withdrawal of federal troops from the District and an end to the federalization of the local police department.

Free DC March livestream www.youtube.com/live/8YjQZF6...

Scenes from the #FreeDC protest.

This is what democracy looks like! A people united will never be defeated. We want federal forces out of DC NOW! #WeAreAllDC #FreeDC

I wrote something that explains what is happening in Northern Ireland - Hilary Cass to be unleashed on Northern Ireland trans healthcare www.patreon.com/posts/hilary...

Illinois Gov. Pritzker ahead of Trump National Guard deployment: "To Chicagoans... Look out for your communities and your neighbours. Know your rights. Film things that you see happening... Authoritarians thrive on your silence. Be loud for America."

CHICAGO IS IN THE STREETS! #LaborDay #DefendHigherEd #WorkersOverBillionaires

At Trump Tower in NYC today to Fight the TACO #labordayprotest #maydaystrong @50501movement.bsky.social @indivisible.org #newyorkstrong

@50501movement.bsky.social Workers Over Billionaires Hanahan/North Charleston, SC

Here are some from Columbia SC today!

Chicago is a labor town! Spirited rally and protest--Mayor Brandon Johnson gave a strong speech. The unions turned out in force; Cappy & I joined our @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social friends. This city is not accustomed to being treated like a rug to walk over, and we don't intend to get used to it.

Portland showed up today! #laborday #workersoverbillionaires

Denver Protesting today! #Laborday

NEW: Huge anti-Trump protests happening across the US for Labor Day. This is the current scene in San Diego. A seemingly endless line of thousands of people on the streets! @50501movement.bsky.social #workersoverbillionaires #NoKings (🎥 10-97 News)

New "How to Report ICE" zines up today for free printable download! California (by county/area) Chicago Colorado DC Metro Area (DMV) Massachusetts North Carolina Triangle Area NYC Philly Pittsburgh Portland, OR St. Louis Metro Area Washington State Please share! drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Hey Northern Ireland - you know what to do! www.rainbow-project.org/dontbeadrag/

Causeway Pride, who were the first in UK and Ireland to ban politicians from parties that harmed trans kids, are still £250 away from covering costs for their Pride next weekend. Can we help make sure they don't make a loss? www.gofundme.com/f/causeway-p...

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I rarely do public speaking stuff like this but looking forward to it. Come along if you can, tickets are free!

Today’s No Pride In Genocide march in Belfast 🍉🍉🍉

Pensioners arrested for protesting the genocide in Gaza. Members of kneecap charged under 'anti-terrorism' legislation for shouting anti-Zionist slogans, Palestine action banned for spray painting. Meanwhile loyalism in north of Ireland with blatant and threatening racist and sectarian displays...

I want us to stop saying 'This isn't who we are.' Look at it. It is who we are. We are a racist country. How are we going to change it? What is the plan? Image by Kevin Scott, Belfast Telegraph

Echoes www.loc.gov/item/2021771...

Khalil is now leading a march up alongside his supporters up Amsterdam Avenue and towards Columbia.

You showed up to say NO KINGS on Saturday but the work continues and we need you in the fight. The road ahead isn't just about one protest or day. It's about building a movement powerful enough to win against authoritarian forces focused on destroying our democracy. Here are ways to stay involved.

“No Kings” demonstration, Ocean Beach, San Francisco

I love you Seattle. #abolishice #nokings

WHAT A TURNOUT IN CHARLESTON, SC!!!!! #NOKINGS

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

No Kings march in Durham, NC. Easily the largest protest I've been to in Durham. Thousands ahead and behind me on the street /1

No Kings - Charlotte, NC #nokings #charlottenc

Shortly after the Atlanta #nokings event kicked off at 10, organizers said Liberty Plaza near the state Capitol had already reached maximum capacity of 5,000.

Caroline Gleich puts the number of protest attendees in Salt Lake closer to 7k

Roll Tide #HuntsvilleAL #NoKings

that's little rock, arkansas showing the hell up #nokings

Des Moines Iowa No kings

Trump wanted a coronation. Philly gave him a massive f*cking protest. 100k strong. 100k loud. 100k unbought. 100k unbowed.

Downtown Miami now, biggest protest crowd I've seen since 2020 (not including the solidarity protests for Cuba in 2021)