Just around the corner, but time enough to plan to attend!

Far from all the footage, but here’s a collection of #50501Protests yesterday. Even the late night shows didn’t cover it. ♻️ Reshare widely in person and online. #BuildTheResistance #USprotests Resources to connect 👇🧵

Thousands across America are using today to #DoSomething and peacefully demonstrating #USProtests #50501Protest #Resist #Protest Feed below collects all the images, bet you they won't make the nightly news! Links for more info: www.reddit.com/r/50501/ www.buildtheresistance.org/50501

Yesterday’s live is now on YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?featur...

202-456-1111 #DoSomething White House Comment Line Tue-Thu 10 AM - 2 PM Speak out about how this administration is failing its people, no lack of topics to address there! OR Join a demonstration! Also 5 Calls is a great app for congress: iOS🔽 Android▶️ play.google.com/store/apps/d...

1/ Amid nationwide protests, know that geofencing tracks your every move. This video explains how your location is collected via GPS, Wi‑Fi, & cellular data. #DoSomething Stay informed and protect your privacy. 🧵⬇️

2/3/25 #DoSomething ▶️DEMONSTRATE in person ▶️CALL your Senators and Representative ▶️TEXT SIGN PWDGUH to 50409 @resist.bot resist.bot/petitions/PW... OPPOSE nomination of Vought, Gabbard, RFK, Patel| 5 Calls is a FREE app with scripts and their phone numbers, makes calling SUPER EASY 5calls.org

I just called the Whitehouse comment line! 202-456-1111 let them know how disgusting it is that 45 blamed equality for the first crash in 16 years, using the timeline below in my message. They have an option to leave a message, so you don't even have to speak to someone. #DoSomething - Call TODAY!

I think this timeline speaks volumes, DEI not to blame for the tragedy. The disinformation and blaming is like a daily wave of nausea, I am making a new term for 45's headlines: 𝐍𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐚 𝐍𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬™️

1/ Ever notice how when "𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟" is in office, it felt safe to disconnect from politics? I tuned out under Obama, and Biden, trusting things were basically fine. But when 45 was in power, I watched the firehose of bad news in real time. And now? 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲. We must #DoSomething 🧵⏬

This free app makes it EASY to make calls to your senator and congresspersons. It even has a short script to help with the call anxiety even I suffer from. #DoSomething #StrongerTogether

Another heavy hitter…

This graphic sums it up. Ukraine is not only holding back Russia, their resistance is so important for global security.

I'm no MSNBC supporter, but Bishop Budde spoke with Rachel Maddow in more depth yesterday. I hope Bishop Budde gets showered with messages of support, that greatly outnumber the threats she is receiving. @mariannbudde1.bsky.social ([email protected]) We all need to be brave speak out!

Save these images; things like this disappear. Don’t delete X, Threads, FB, TikTok… Message people you know privately and get them on Bluesky or Mastodon. Avoid logging into the state social medias more than weekly, and avoid clicking ads, scrutinize what you consume and what you post publicly.

Last night I was on a call with RunForSomething.net and 500 others considering running for local offices, with @maxwellfrost.bsky.social. We need every able bodied sane, brave voice to stand out and speak up like @aoc.bsky.social did today. Voting is not enough to defend our democracy.

Tired of biased news? 📰 Want tools to track slants and evaluate sources? Ground News compares coverage (free 1-month link in comments!), AllSides & Media Bias Fact Check offer free bias checks, and Inkl curates balanced stories. We all need these tools! 👇Links are in the comments—stay informed!

TikTok’s transformation into state media after a hypocritical ban is chilling. I’m staying off social media until Tuesday, and I invite you to join me. Skip the inauguration, stay offline, and reclaim your focus from the noise. Let’s celebrate MLK instead!

With the inauguration ahead, disinformation and algorithmic manipulation are at their peak. Mastodon = 🚫 corporate Nostr = privacy-focused Bluesky = innovation-driven Openvibe unites them all in one app; seamless, uncensored, algorithm-free. 🧐Stay informed your way👇

Disinformation and psyops aren't just buzzwords; they're weapons. Chase Hughes, a former military intelligence expert, reveals 20 techniques used to manipulate our perception of reality. With disinformation rising as we enter an unprecedented presidential era, it's crucial to stay aware. 👀👇

💙I will be on this call!💙 Tuesday Night 1/21 Even if you have no intention of running it is more important than ever to support local leaders to amplify our voices! Great organization and a healthy outlet after Monday

Brazil’s Supreme Court barred Bolsonaro from attending the inauguration, citing flight risk—while the event moves indoors to the Capitol Rotunda, stormed by J6 protesters 4 years ago. Do democracy’s guardians still have the strength to withstand those who challenge its core?

Here is Biden's counterpart to Eisenhower's speech. The 4 Tech oligarchs ruining our world: 1️⃣Zuckerberg $177B Meta/FB/IG/WhatsApp 2️⃣Bezos $181B Amazon/Blue Origin/WaPo 3️⃣Musk $236B Tesla/X/SpaceX 4️⃣Pichai $990M Google/YouTube/Alphabet They all will be seated alongside 45 Monday

64 years ago Eisenhower warned about the same principle at play Biden warned about Wednesday night. Democracy ≠> Oligarchy All that has changed is who the Oligarchs will be. I fear the four horsemen may be on the dais.

In just 7 days, I grew from 8K to 10K!🙏 I’m so grateful for each of you! If I haven’t followed you back yet, drop a reply! I check followbacks 3x a week. For deeper reflections on hope, justice, and resilience, explore my free 28-day journey in Bridges of Hope: bridgesofhope.substack.com

Fact✅ the Bondi hearing PolitiFact is a great source for political fact-checking; they can use some support with fact checking programs getting pulled across tech.

Censorship doesn’t stop at TikTok. The time to secure our private communication is now. Tailscale lets you build your own network—fast, secure, and resilient. I’m using it for media sharing & more. #TailScale #Resist #BlueCrew Freedom is in our hands👇

"The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others." -- Albert Schweitzer, born #OTD 1875

Let’s hope for more than 6 days of strong offensive. I subscribe to Timothy Snyder’s view that Ukrainian resistance is a global force for wider peace. Their fight discourages China from invading Taiwan for example.

"Our work rested upon the fundamental value of our democracy that we exist as a government of laws, and not of men." This was the compass for Smith’s investigation into the 2020 election. Short AI summary linked. Full Volume 1 link on repost.

This is what solidarity looks like Zelensky’s offer of firefighters is grace in action. As Timothy Snyder reminds us, Ukraine’s resilience is a light for peace. A great reminder of how we’re all connected. This is how we rebuild, together.

🔥He’s got all the critiques, 🔥why not give him a shot? A California inmate firefighter gig might be the best way to show off his genius. Time to trade the golf cart for a firetruck. Let’s see how you do better.

Hey everyone! The discussion I had with Officers Fanone and Dunn about their thoughts and feelings on the fourth anniversary of Jan 6 attack was so important, that I lifted the paywall. Please take a look, it’s very powerful adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/special-ja...

Shoutout to Britney & Donk for their tireless work curating starter packs that truly build our community! 💙 Their picks are vetted and worth following. Let’s celebrate those who make Bluesky stronger! 🦋 #StrongerTogether #BlueCrew Donk:👉 bsky.app/profile/donk... Britney:👇

Some more of our 2025 #Snow

🚫 ‘NO DMs’ in your bio? That’s a beacon for scams! Instead, protect yourself: ✅ Block DMs in 3 steps: 1️⃣ Tap DM icon 2️⃣ Tap settings (top right) 3️⃣ Turn off DMs 💙 Bonus👇 Existing threads stay open for trusted contacts. Delete any unwanted DMs before disabling. #StrongerTogether

For those of you asking, 👉What Happened?👈 Jan 6, 2025 Lights On with Jessica Denson, last seen demonstrating with #14thNow at the Lincoln Memorial in DC had the answer

Snow Day!! 🤩❄️☃️ We actually have a winter wonderland in central AR. More pictures to come.

Central Arkansas is wrapped in a thick, fluffy blanket of snow; more than we’ve seen in years. While we soak in this rare beauty, our hearts are with those in California. May you find safety and hope amidst the wildfires. ❄️

🥹 So true

For deeper reflections, please checkout my Substack with @matthewmetcalf.bsky.social Bridges of Hope

💙Grateful for 8,000 followers!! I love engaging with this incredible community. If I haven’t followed back, reply to this post—I want to connect! Invite your friends from X, Facebook, or Threads to join! I also write longer pieces on Substack—check it out!👇 bridgesofhope.substack.com

👉 Friends still on Threads, FB, or X? 🦋 Show them what they’re missing! Share your profile & why you switched 1️⃣ Powerful Moderation tools 2️⃣ Meaningful Conversations 3️⃣ Transparency 4️⃣ A Future built on Truth 5️⃣ #StrongerTogether #BlueCrew Let’s grow this community TODAY!

I wanted to share this thoughtful site that does a good job organizing a lot of resources to #Resist, #BlueCrew. Credit to @dailybeanspod.bsky.social for the mention.

A shadow cabinet isn’t about rivalry—it’s about responsibility Continuous oversight, alternative policies, real solutions. Could a shadow government bring transparency and progress to the U.S.? @mcuban.bsky.social is this a bold step forward or a bridge too far?

x X has ~18m daily USA users. @bsky.app, ~1.5m. Is it worth 20 MINS a day to proactively recruit and bring your friends, neighbors,relatives, businesses, anyone who is or could be a user, to @bsky.app? If Bluesky ends up with more users than the others, you destabilize musk, zuck, trump.

Thank you everyone for the support! 💙 We are #StrongerTogether! 💙 If I haven’t followed back, reply below I follow back 3x/week after vetting. Want to take action IRL? Find allies & organize locally with indivisible.org Coming elections matter—team up with like-minded people & make change happen!

The certification is done, but the fight isn’t. ✍️ Use @dworkin.bsky.social’s toolkit to oppose harmful nominees. Fill in your info—letters are pre-filled. It’s fast, impactful, and crucial. Let’s hold them accountable! 💙Send 10 Letters in 10 Minutes!💙

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