NikkiG
@nikkigwrites.bsky.social
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Reader. Writer. Pro-democracy activist.
https://frayedrepublic.substack.com/
The Hero Files: The People of the Twin Cities
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The Hero Files: The People of the Twin Cities
Suburban dads in puffy coats. Loudspeakers playing Frozen. This is what fighting fascism looks like now.
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6 days ago
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I’m 44 and still writing to Santa. Spoiler: it’s less “all I want for Christmas” and more “please cancel capitalism.”
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All I Want for Christmas Is to Be Free From Want
In the Trump 2.0 era, late-stage capitalism is political.
https://open.substack.com/pub/frayedrepublic/p/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-to-be?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
about 1 month ago
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Meet the volunteers showing up with umbrellas, bubbles, and Disney songs to shield joy from hate. Thank you to
@rainbowdefense.bsky.social
for being the heroes we need in this moment. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
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The Hero Files: Volunteers Fighting Hate with Rainbow Umbrellas
How a grassroots coalition is protecting families, children, and the joy of queer community—one story hour at a time.
https://open.substack.com/pub/frayedrepublic/p/the-hero-files-volunteers-fighting?r=5fmj04&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&
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about 2 months ago
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The federal government is being gutted....Meet the Alt accounts—a shadow rebellion of feds using memes, leaks, and rage to fight back.
@altnps.bsky.social
@altcdc.altgov.info
@altusaid.altgov.info
@savevoa.bsky.social
@savehealthresearch.bsky.social
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The Hero Files: The Fed-Up Feds Behind the Alt Accounts
A shadow rebellion of fired federal workers is broadcasting the collapse of American democracy in real time.
https://open.substack.com/pub/frayedrepublic/p/the-hero-files-the-fed-up-feds-behind?r=5fmj04&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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The Pro-Democracy Holiday Gift Guide You Didn’t Know You Needed
A curated list of gifts that say: I believe in democracy—and I have excellent taste.
https://open.substack.com/pub/frayedrepublic/p/the-pro-democracy-holiday-gift-guide?r=5fmj04
2 months ago
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Latest Hero Files is out!! Another day, another person showing us what courage looks like in the face of fascism. 💪
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The Hero Files: Dr. Devika Bhushan
As RFK Jr. and Trump spread dangerous medical lies from the White House, a former acting California surgeon general offers an antidote: facts.
https://open.substack.com/pub/frayedrepublic/p/the-hero-files-dr-devika-bhushan?r=5fmj04&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
3 months ago
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Are you an alum from one of the 9 schools the federal government just attacked? Sign this alumni petition now to support your school, defend democracy, and build a grassroots movement for campus freedom across America.
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STAND WITH YOUR SCHOOL: Trump attacks 9 universities. Sign the alumni petition now.
Are you an alum from one of the 9 schools the federal government just attacked? Sign this alumni petition now to support your school, defend democracy, and build a grassroots movement for campus freed...
https://alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org/petitions/trump-attacks-9-universities-sign-the-alumni-petition-to-defend-your-school-now?share=e365ed6e-a323-400b-a03c-727244e02d3f&source=bluesky&time=1759868925&utm_source=bluesky
4 months ago
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Courage is contagious. Find out how this doctor is using her medical privilege to protest the Trump administration's deportation machine!!! 💪💪
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The Hero Files: Dr. Kate Sugarman
A primary care doctor is using her medical privilege to protest the Trump administration’s war on migrants.
https://open.substack.com/pub/frayedrepublic/p/the-hero-files-dr-kate-sugarman?r=5fmj04&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
4 months ago
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When action becomes the only way out. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
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How to Become a Pro-Democracy Activist
A field guide for ordinary citizens in extraordinary times
https://open.substack.com/pub/frayedrepublic/p/how-to-become-a-pro-democracy-activist
5 months ago
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Current mood: I’m tired and angry and tired of being angry.
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A Letter to My Future Self from the Resistance
How do you fight fascism when errands feel more urgent than saving democracy?
https://open.substack.com/pub/frayedrepublic/p/a-letter-to-my-future-self-from-the
5 months ago
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Democracy Is Dying. Where the Hell Is Everyone?
I’ve spent eight months fighting for democracy — and seeing the same faces every time.
https://open.substack.com/pub/frayedrepublic/p/democracy-is-dying-where-the-hell
5 months ago
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Spotted in DC today. To the clever 💪resisters in DC: Way to bring the message to the streets!!
#FreeDC
5 months ago
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Courage is contagious. Spread the word.
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The Hero Files: The Veterans Taking on President Trump’s Military State
They took an oath to defend the Constitution. Now they’re camped in D.C., resisting what they say is the rise of American fascism.
https://open.substack.com/pub/nikkigamer/p/the-hero-files-the-veterans-taking?r=5fmj04&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
5 months ago
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WTF America?!
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Democracy Is Dying. Where the Hell Is Everyone?
I’ve spent eight months fighting for democracy — and seeing the same faces every time.
https://open.substack.com/pub/nikkigamer/p/democracy-is-dying-where-the-hell?r=5fmj04&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
5 months ago
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The Handmaids of
#Nebraska
are doing the Lord's work. And by that I mean they are trolling the Trump-enabler Rep. Mike Flood in the best way possible.
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6 months ago
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Stay safe out there. 👀👀👀👀👀👀
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I Asked AI Where We Are on the Authoritarian Spectrum. Here Is What It Said.
AI analyzed the headlines. Its diagnosis was chilling.
https://open.substack.com/pub/nikkigamer/p/i-asked-ai-where-we-are-on-the-authoritarian?r=5fmj04&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
6 months ago
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If you need a way to feel less helpless today, here is something relatively easy you can do!
#immigration
#ICE
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How to Help: 5 Ways to Support Immigrant Families Facing ICE Raids
Where to give if you want to help families and communities targeted by ICE
https://open.substack.com/pub/nikkigamer/p/how-to-help-5-ways-to-support-immigrant?r=5fmj04&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
7 months ago
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reposted by
NikkiG
The New Yorker
7 months ago
“There’s a level of terror I haven’t seen before.” A psychiatrist who provides care to undocumented immigrants in Los Angeles talks about the psychological harm caused by recent ICE raids and anti-immigrant rhetoric.
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What Therapists Treating Immigrants Hear
Some mental-health-care providers are trying new approaches to treat patients whose worst fears have come true.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/what-therapists-treating-immigrants-hear?utm_medium=social&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=bluesky&mbid=social_bluesky&utm_brand=tny
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I write about people defending democracy because courage is contagious. Find your courage by reading about William Marks and his efforts to fight against American book bans.
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The Hero Files: William Marks
A naval officer’s fight against America’s book bans
https://open.substack.com/pub/nikkigamer/p/the-hero-files-william-marks?r=5fmj04&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
7 months ago
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