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Human. Scholar. Activist. Feminist.
https://www.jjfreyd.com/
"[A] President who didn’t want more details to emerge of his dealings with a sleazy dead rich guy who had sex with underage women. . ." "had sex with"?
@newyorker.com
, is that what you call sex trafficking and abuse? And what the heck is an "underage women"?
www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
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The Epstein Scandal Is Now a Chronic Disease of the Trump Presidency
Read the e-mails—this isn’t going away anytime soon.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/letter-from-trumps-washington/the-epstein-scandal-is-now-a-chronic-disease-of-the-trump-presidency
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With the House returning, Adelita Grijalva will have to be sworn in, potentially resulting in the release the Epstein files. In this essay,
@mjcasper.bsky.social
and I explain why this matters a lot: "Replace betrayal with courage: Release all of the Epstein Files"
thehill.com/opinion/whit...
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https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/5503575-epstein-files-release-survivors/
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1 of 3: We can resist flood-the-zone strategy & keep our focus by 1. Helping protect the midterm process and electing new reps who will stand up to tyrants 2. Participating in pro-democracy movement. No Kings! Lots to be hopeful about on all these fronts. E.g.:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/u...
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Kansas Redistricting Was on the Fast Track. Then Some Republicans Said No.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/us/kansas-redistricting-sharice-davids-congress.html?unlocked_article_code=1.0k8._Se6.w9n_ErBwOZIS&smid=url-share
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Autocrats flood the zone so we will lose hope and give away our power to resist. We must celebrate the wins! Especially now. See
@jesscraven101.bsky.social
's good news list this week:
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extr...
And:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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‘Huge victory’ in Portland as judge’s final order bars Trump from sending national guard
Karin Immergut said earlier she ‘found no credible evidence’ that protests in Oregon city were out of control
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/07/final-order-trump-national-guard-portland
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In this 9-minute presentation I touch on betrayal trauma, betrayal blindness, institutional betrayal, DARVO, institutional courage, and what the theories and research findings suggests for responding to our current situation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFTb...
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Jennifer Freyd 2025 - Institutional Betrayal and the Path to Courage
YouTube video by jjfreyd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFTb3RChGzc
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What a great day to join the institutional courage movement! It would mean so much to have your support!
www.institutionalcourage.org/courage-in-a...
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Courage Is Making Headlines and You’re Part of the Story | Center for Institutional Courage | Center for Institutional Courage
From Oprah Daily to MSNBC, our message of institutional courage is reaching millions. Join us in expanding this movement.
https://www.institutionalcourage.org/courage-in-action-newsletter/courage-is-making-headlines-and-youre-part-of-the-story
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"Up and down the ballot, Democrats did well. . . And the outcomes very well may have consequences . . . ." Citizens voting: consequences indeed! I have no doubt the No Kings movement and the courage of protestors was an important part of what happened yesterday.
www.npr.org/2025/11/05/n...
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Democrats had a big night. Here are 5 takeaways from the 2025 elections
Democrats had a good night, winning major races including governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ballot measure in California, while also confronting the future of the party.
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/05/nx-s1-5598418/2025-election-prop-50-zohran-mamdani-nyc-virginia-new-jersey
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At one level this judge is just doing her job upholding the constitution. At another level - one that recognizes the power of a tyrant eager to use the government to punish perceived adversaries - this Trump-appointed judge is being brave. And for that, I am grateful.
apnews.com/article/oreg...
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Judge again bars Trump administration from deploying troops to Portland
A federal judge in Oregon has once again barred President Donald Trump’s administration from deploying the National Guard to Portland, Oregon until at least Friday.
https://apnews.com/article/oregon-national-guard-deployment-trump-judge-61aa5de05e761af70868842cdcb25609
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"NBC’s new poll says the most important issue for deciding who to support for Congress is: 'Protecting constitutional rights/protecting democracy.'" And much more from this week's list of good news compiled by
@jesscraven101.bsky.social
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extr...
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"A study by the Journal of Veterans Studies has found that institutional betrayal is a systemic issue that affects many Black and Brown veterans who struggle to find stable jobs, affordable housing, and quality health care after military service. "
dallasweekly.com/2025/10/inst...
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Study Reveals Institutional Betrayal Among Veterans - Dallas Weekly
Discover the concept of institutional betrayal and its impact on South Dallas veterans. Learn about the struggles they face and potential solutions for healing.
https://dallasweekly.com/2025/10/institutional-betrayal-veterans-study/
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Two peer-reviewed studies show that institutional courage helps "buffer against the bad stuff. Institutions don’t have to be perfect. People. . . tend to really respond well when an institution takes sincere steps toward . . . being more courageous and moral."
www.apa.org/monitor/2025...
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https://www.apa.org/monitor/2025/11-12/jennifer-freyd-institutional-betrayal
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Lots to celebrate: 2 judges ruled SNAP must be paid and
@nytimes.com
acknowledged that No Kings is necessary to saving democracy. (Maybe their future news coverage will reflect this realization?) And more helpful analysis by
@rbhubbell.bsky.social
roberthubbell.substack.com/p/trump-blin...
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Trump blinks on SNAP and shutdown.
Halloween 2025
https://roberthubbell.substack.com/p/trump-blinks-on-snap-and-shutdown
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I'm glad to see DARVO explained by
@time.com
However, the article could have been more useful with relevant research findings. We now know a lot about who uses DARVO, the impact of DARVO on victims and observers, and how to mitigate its impact:
www.jjfreyd.com/darvo
time.com/7329822/how-...
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Here's How to Know You're Talking to a Narcissist
Recognizing common tactics will help you stay neutral under pressure.
https://time.com/7329822/how-to-talk-to-narcissist/
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It brings me much joy to fund creative research through the nonprofit I founded, the Center for Institutional Courage. Our funded projects:
www.institutionalcourage.org/grants-funded
Here, from
@umassamherst.bsky.social
about one of the exciting projects we funded:
www.umass.edu/social-scien...
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Shoub and Sharrow Receive Research Grant, Support Undergraduate Research Experience : College of Social & Behavioral Sciences : UMass Amherst
Kelsey Shoub, public policy, & Libby Sharrow, public policy & history, received a grant supporting their research on the effects of campus authority on students
https://www.umass.edu/social-sciences/news/shoub-and-sharrow-receive-research-grant
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"The president's net approval rating is -18%, down 1.3 points since last week." "[D]issatisfaction with Mr Trump is widespread even in states that voted for him just a few months ago." Important implications here, including for Republicans in midterm races.
www.economist.com/interactive/...
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Donald Trump’s approval rating
Follow our presidential approval rating poll tracker to see how favourably Americans view Mr Trump
https://www.economist.com/interactive/trump-approval-tracker
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"That is wrong!" Former Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks (R) writes truth to power regarding the suppression of Adelita Grijalva (elected to Congress but so far denied a swearing in) and the suppression of the Epstein files. GOP courage matters. Thank you Mo Brooks.
www.al.com/politics/202...
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House Republicans step on thin ice as they ignore the Constitution
All candidates and parties agree Adelita Grijalva won fair and square. There were no election contests. There were no other disputes.
https://www.al.com/politics/2025/10/house-republicans-step-on-thin-ice-as-they-ignore-the-constitution.html
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This is a really important and very good development - the 9th Circuit voted to reconsider the appeal from Judge Karen Immergut regarding blocking the National Guard (And Judge Immergut, a Trump appointee, made clear her loyalty is to the Constitution.)
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/28/g...
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Guard deployment to Portland stays blocked as 9th Circuit reviews decision • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A majority of the judges on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to review, and possibly void, a recent decision to allow the deployment.
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/28/guard-deployment-to-portland-stays-blocked-as-9th-circuit-reviews-decision/
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Oprah Daily selected "betrayal blindness" as "word of the week." Betrayal blindness is a survival strategy, although it comes with costs:
dynamic.uoregon.edu/jjf/defineBT...
Oprah Daily didn't say it, but people can also be blind to institutional betrayal.
www.oprahdaily.com/life/relatio...
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You Might Be Blind to Betrayal. An Expert Explains Why It’s So Hard to See the Truth.
How to get your brain out of survival mode and into true safety.
https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/a69135481/what-is-betrayal-blindness/
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To U Penn President Jameson: Thank you so very much for saying no to the proposed “Compact” and also for sharing your letter. These acts of institutional courage make me proud to be a Penn alum.
@upenn.edu
www.institutionalcourage.org
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
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Penn Releases Compact Rejection Letter Sent to McMahon
On Friday, the University of Pennsylvania publicly released the letter President J. Larry Jameson sent to Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Oct. 16 rejecting the Trump administration’s proposed “Co...
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2025/10/27/penn-releases-compact-rejection-letter-sent-mcmahon
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1 of 4 The weekly good news list by
@jesscraven101.bsky.social
has 57 items, including: New research from the Harvard Kennedy School found that the No Kings protests were likely “the most geographically widespread in US history”—reaching deep into Trump country.
ash.harvard.edu/resources/th...
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The Resistance Reaches into Trump Country – Ash Center
https://ash.harvard.edu/resources/the-resistance-reaches-into-trump-country
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I believe and I think that the protests and other peaceful resistance make a profound difference. For one thing, we bolster the courage of brave leaders. And even if they would be brave without us, they deserve our support when they stand up to tyranny.
contrarian.substack.com/p/undaunted-...
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Undaunted
Two judges’ inspirational rulings
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/undaunted-aba
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"So far, leaders at 11 universities have publicly said they won’t sign the current draft of [Trump's Compact]. . . . No college has publicly taken Trump up on his offer." So far 11 schools chose courage, said no to tyranny.
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
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How Universities Are Responding to Trump’s Compact
The document would require signatories to make sweeping changes to policies and practices. A number of institutions have already said no, and more responses are expected.
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/2025/10/24/how-universities-are-responding-trumps-compact
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Millions peacefully protesting tells judges, politicians, elite institutions, & citizens that: 1. We can choose courage (free speech: use it or lose it) 2. We care deeply about democracy, dignity, & justice New polls show we have the momentum to right the country:
thehill.com/homenews/adm...
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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5568081-americans-disapprove-trump-actions/
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"What is happening to us is as serious as a guillotine. We must harness our best creative, humorous and frivolous selves in order to keep it from falling." The Singing Revolution (87-91) restored democracy to the Baltics - peaceful creative resistance works. Gift:
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/o...
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Opinion | The Rise of the Inflatable Chicken Resistance
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/opinion/no-kings-protest-chicago-tactical-frivolity.html?unlocked_article_code=1.vE8.skdz.vtgO-Rp4xGoJ&smid=bs-share
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My heart goes out to these men for the suffering they endured and the challenges they still face.
#Courage
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"No matter how dark this moment is, spots of light are appearing everywhere. Read about them, savor them, SHARE THEM!"
[email protected]
re her list of good things that have happened this week. Joyful. Powerful. Inspiring:
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extr...
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Extra! Extra! 10/19
Post No Kings Delight!
https://chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extra-1019
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"[Government derives its] just powers from the consent of the governed . . .." - Declaration of Independence, 1776
youtu.be/DBTLqpzKwIc
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At the Seattle No Kings march, 18 October 2025
YouTube video by jjfreyd
https://youtu.be/DBTLqpzKwIc
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We all know that tyranny depends on apathy, fear, learned helplessness, fatalism, passivity. So no surprise that peaceful marches can help bring down tyrants. I'm so proud of Americans for standing up for justice, dignity, compassion. Courage is a joyful choice.
www.npr.org/2025/10/18/n...
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No Kings protests: What to expect at Saturday's marches around the country
This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they expect an even bigger turnout this time around.
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/18/nx-s1-5577977/no-kings-protests-trump-marches
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@michellegoldberg.bsky.social
discussed Trump's use of DARVO on
@weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social
. More about our DARVO research and analysis including our essays about DARVO and TRUMP:
www.jjfreyd.com/darvo
grabien.com/file?id=3185...
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NYT’s Goldberg Compares Trump’s Method of Authoritarianism to Domestic Abuse: ‘It’s DARVO’
File from Grabien Media
https://grabien.com/file?id=3185204
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A 7th circuit appeals panel "agreed with a lower court judge who had blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to the Chicago area." “Political opposition is not rebellion,” they wrote. Tomorrow's No Kings Day bolsters such integrity.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...
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Appeals Court Maintains Block on Trump’s Troop Deployment to Illinois
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/us/appeals-trump-national-guard-troops-illinois.html
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Penn and USC have joined MIT and Brown in refusing to sign Trump’s "Compact." No institution has so far agreed to sign. Courage is strong and growing stronger. Join me tomorrow for No Kings Day. Autocrats totally fear peaceful mass mobilization.
www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...
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Penn, U of Southern California Reject Trump Compact
The universities follow the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brown University in rejecting the Trump administration’s proposal that would require sweeping changes.
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty-issues/academic-freedom/2025/10/16/penn-u-southern-california-reject-trump-compact
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Join me and millions of peaceful, patriotic, caring Americans on Saturday October 18.
www.nokings.org
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No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
https://www.nokings.org/
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"If you want courage to spread, you have got to spread that courage yourself."
@ezralevin.bsky.social
on
@maddow.msnbc.com
- Ezra Levin on Rachel Maddow, 13 Oct 2025 Courage is a choice. An excellent choice. (
www.institutionalcourage.org/the-courage-...
)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxJw...
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The Rachel Maddow Show - Oct. 13 | Audio Only
YouTube video by MSNBC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxJw4n6HwXw
about 1 month ago
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There is so much good news compiled by
@jesscraven101.bsky.social
, including: "There are now more than 2500 No Kings protests scheduled for next week. TWENTY FIVE HUNDRED YOU GUYS!" I'll be out there on Oct 18. You too?
www.nokings.org
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extr...
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Extra! Extra! 10/12
Wins! Wins! Wins!
https://chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extra-1012
about 1 month ago
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Sally Kornbluth, President of MIT, rejected a Trump proposal requiring policies - like using a binary definition of gender - in exchange for access to federal funds. I am so glad Sally Kornbluth and MIT chose intellectual honesty, integrity, and courage.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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MIT rejects federal funding deal with Trump administration
The deal would see universities cap foreign admissions, restrict protests and adopt a binary definition of gender.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62qp10ln63o
about 1 month ago
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New podcast episode: On Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VutH...
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S5 Episode 34: The Pain of Betrayal with Dr. Jennifer J. Freyd, PhD
YouTube video by Not Your Ordinary Parts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VutHWWkJDYE
about 1 month ago
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"The question is not whether nine justices will save our democracy. The question is whether we will." Writes constitutional law scholar Kate Andrias. Yes: we can save democracy If We Take Action to save it. Courage is a choice. Gift article
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/opinion/constitution-trump-supreme-court.html?unlocked_article_code=1.sU8.LLWK.5pLY73qa1vx1&smid=url-share
about 1 month ago
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"Across both essays runs a throughline I’ve seen for decades in research and practice: courage is a choice." Courage is a choice!
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The erosion of democracy, rape culture and institutional betrayal. Busting myths about government betrayal, quiet rebellion and learning from The Ancestors. Powerful essays by
@jennifermgomez-phd.bsky.social
and
@sarahharsey.bsky.social
And more:
www.institutionalcourage.org/the-courage-...
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The Courage Brief - October 2025 | Center for Institutional Courage
https://www.institutionalcourage.org/the-courage-brief-october-2025
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1 (of 4) “There's been public reporting that Jeffrey Epstein showed people photos of President Trump with half naked young women,” Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, a former federal prosecutor, asked Bondi.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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'Liar,' 'failed lawyer.' Attorney General Pam Bondi insults Democrats in Senate hearing.
Bondi accused Democrats of "slander" against President Trump. Sen. Dick Durbin complained about her "refusal to answer the most basic questions."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/10/07/attorney-general-pam-bondi-clash-hearing/86571042007/
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@jesscraven101.bsky.social
has done it again: "[W]hen we work hard, don’t quit, and lead with love, great things can and do happen." Find this week's list of good things here:
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extr...
about 1 month ago
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"A federal judge appointed by President Trump issued a temporary restraining order, siding for now with Oregon and Portland lawyers who called federalizing the guard a presidential overreach." This after many Portland citizens peacefully protested overreach.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/u...
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Deployment of National Guard in Portland, Ore.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/us/politics/judge-blocks-national-guard-portland.html
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"[F]rom a courtroom in Boston to an auditorium in Quantico to Portland, undaunted, unbowed, and unapologetic patriots took up the fight to preserve democracy." Courage and compassion from Americans. Lets show our support on October 18, No Kings Day protests.
contrarian.substack.com/p/undaunted-...
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Undaunted
Patriots from Boston to Quantico to Portland defend democracy
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/undaunted-d94
about 1 month ago
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We have a wannabe dictator in the Oval Office doing a lot of damage and at the same time we have many good things happening - so much resistance and so much hope and so much courage. Thank you
@jesscraven101.bsky.social
for this:
chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extr...
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Extra! Extra! 9/28 🎈🎈
Yes, good things did happen this week!
https://chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/extra-extra-928
about 2 months ago
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On October 18 I will join millions of fellow citizens in the streets objecting to tyranny. Together we can fix this mess: "Most mass nonviolent movements that have succeeded have done so even without achieving 3.5% popular participation." (
www.hks.harvard.edu/sites/defaul...
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www.nokings.org
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No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
https://www.nokings.org/
about 2 months ago
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"Local TV Giants End Jimmy Kimmel Boycott" "Sinclair owns stations in progressive strongholds, including Seattle and Portland, Ore., where viewers in droves complained about the decision on social media." Push back "in droves." AKA resistance.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/b...
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Local TV Giants End Jimmy Kimmel Boycott
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/business/media/sinclair-jimmy-kimmel-boycott.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pE8.bhL-.1oWCL-nT9gGD&smid=url-share
about 2 months ago
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Excellent news: Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat, won a special election to Congress from Arizona. She has committed to signing the Epstein discharge petition which needs 218 signatures to succeed. Ms. Grijalva will be the 218th, "demanding justice for survivors.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/u...
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Arizona Democrat’s Win Clinches Bid to Force Epstein Files Vote
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/us/politics/democrat-arizona-epstein-files.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ok8.bVbv.H1C0JRmblnLx&smid=url-share
about 2 months ago
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Don't let anyone tell you push back does not work. That is the message from tyrants. The only things that work are hope, courage, action, and persistence.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...
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Jimmy Kimmel is Back!
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tjh_ZO_tY&t=1s
about 2 months ago
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"The president is gambling that he can consolidate authority before the public turns too sharply against him." The declining popularity of Trump matters. What citizens feel and do matters. Apathy is what autocrats need; resistance is their terror. Gift link:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Trump Might Be Losing His Race Against Time
The president is gambling that he can consolidate authority before the public turns too sharply against him.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/09/trump-bondi-edva/684292/?gift=YaF0DidPt2hcedzSxyVLOmYsh4ysl6FZxO6qnrh8NYM&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
about 2 months ago
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Caring, courageous Americans take to the streets here, there, everywhere. Here, just one protest, with video by
@jesscraven101.bsky.social
Over and over we see push-back often works. Not always but often - without it, failure is certain. Courage is a good choice.
youtu.be/qRkNCKEFQeA?...
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INCREDIBLE protest at Disney Studios over Kimmel suspension! 🔥🔥 #shorts
YouTube video by Jess Craven 101
https://youtu.be/qRkNCKEFQeA?si=LDOmf5Mp_LwmzU4I
about 2 months ago
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