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Jacob Thomas

@jacobthomasmpls.bsky.social

Comms Director for @commondefense.bsky.social | #Gay southerner living in the frozen north. Organizer | Multimedia Artist | #LGBTQ #Veteran

75,421 Followers  |  612 Following  |  121 Posts  |  Joined: 14.08.2023  |  1.6702

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Trump and his gestapo goons will find they will get no help Minnesotans.

Ice belongs on our wintery lakes and rivers not terrorizing our communities and neighbors.

02.12.2025 17:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€œThis tragedy also underscores the grave risks created when troops are deployed domestically for political purposes. Escalating the domestic militarization of our cities will only put more troops at risk.โ€

27.11.2025 00:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Signs on an overpass above 101 in San Rafael saying Fight Back, No Kings, and Veterans Against Trump

Signs on an overpass above 101 in San Rafael saying Fight Back, No Kings, and Veterans Against Trump

#VetsSayNo

11.11.2025 18:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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All across the country veterans are fighting back for our democracy today and everyday! Thank a veteran by joining with us to fight authoritarianism, demand VA healthcare not be gutted, and abolish ICE! #NoCutsNoOccupations #VetsSayNo #VetsAgainstTrump

11.11.2025 19:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Watch our veterans respond to ICE assaulting and arresting a 20 year Air Force veteran:

02.10.2025 15:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Donald Trump is unleashing masked federal agents and military troops into our neighborhoods โ€” dragging people off the streets, terrorizing families, and treating American communities like occupied zones.

Congress has the power to stop this abuse of power.

29.09.2025 01:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 84    ๐Ÿ” 38    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Trumpโ€™s masked gestapo just shoved a Common Defense member and Air Force veteran to the ground and arrested him for peacefully protesting in Illinois.

The lawlessness of this regime must end โ€” and he must be released immediately!

28.09.2025 01:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 332    ๐Ÿ” 176    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 19    ๐Ÿ“Œ 10
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Opinion | Democrats, Your Job Is to Defend Democracy

When Democrats defend democracy, we are protecting not only its legal and moral infrastructure, but all of its concrete material achievements for the people, like Medicaid, Social Security and Medicare.

When we defend democracy, we defend progress.

22.09.2025 13:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 591    ๐Ÿ” 141    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 48    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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In a time where LGBTQ+ lives and rights are under attack I am so grateful for a weekend of dreaming about our collective futures with @hrc.org.

Hereโ€™s to continuing to help bend the arc of the moral universe. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

14.09.2025 20:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Repeal the Ban on Bathhouses A city ordinance adopted by the Minneapolis City Council during the height of the AIDS crisis made it illegal to operate commercial sex venues in the city. A โ€œcommercial sex venueโ€ refers to a commerc...

Letโ€™s end the ban on bathhouses in Minneapolis!

Add your name:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/re...

12.09.2025 14:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

On 9/11, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost and honor the sacrifices made. For many veterans, that day shaped our service. Now our mission evolves: building true security through justice and a strong democracy, not endless war. Our oath to a better future continues.

11.09.2025 16:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 82    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Political violence is never acceptable and everyoneโ€”regardless of political affiliation or ideologyโ€”should condemn it. Political violence, and gun violence more broadly, harms our communities, traumatizes our families, and makes us all less safe. This must end.

10.09.2025 21:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Over 400,000 women vets could lose care. We won't let the VA be weaponized.

Add your name to protect abortion access and defend veterans' healthcare ๐Ÿ”— shorturl.at/ze0OU

28.08.2025 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 33    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Not only are Trump and Hegseth disrespecting the years of service and sacrifice with firings like these, they are also actively harming our national defense.

Theyโ€™re f*cking babies who hate when facts and accurate reports disagree with their fantasy worlds. #VetsAgainstTrump

22.08.2025 22:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m supporting @dewayneforminneapolis.com for Mayor as my first choice and ranking @omarfatehmn.com and @jazzformayor.bsky.social as well!

27.07.2025 14:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Our neighbors + communities donโ€™t feel safe BECAUSE of the Minneapolis Police Dept.

A history of lies, disinformation, police violence, lack of accountability, and promotions instead of demotions for bad officers has directly led to that community mistrust.

We deserve better.

27.07.2025 14:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Photo of Jacob Thomas raising a glass with orange liquid in it toward the camera.

Photo of Jacob Thomas raising a glass with orange liquid in it toward the camera.

Delayed flights are much better with some bourbon and orange juice. ๐Ÿ˜Œ๐Ÿฅƒ๐ŸŠ

27.07.2025 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Summer chop! (It was getting too hot out here for all that hair)

16.07.2025 19:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Need Amber Atkins to report on this.

20.06.2025 04:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Supreme Courtโ€™s ruling will hurt kids who are just trying to live and grow into who they truly are.

The original TN bill and this ruling are massive overreach that strips parents and doctors of their rights to provide lifesaving healthcare.

Trans kids deserve better.

18.06.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 111    ๐Ÿ” 33    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Walz announces that Rep. Melissa Hortman is dead as a result of a "politically motivated assassination"

14.06.2025 14:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 36610    ๐Ÿ” 13360    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2172    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2193

Iโ€™m devastated to hear of the assassination of Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband. Political violence has no place in our country. This is abhorrent.

My thoughts are with Melissaโ€™s family and with the Hoffmansโ€™ as they come out of surgery for their injuries. ๐Ÿ’”

14.06.2025 14:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
'No Kings Day' protests planned for June 14 with aim to reclaim the American flag The 1,800 "No Kings" protests across the country are meant to express frustration over President Trump's actions that organizers say are authoritarian.

I had a great conversation with USA Today about the rallies tomorrow.

โ€œPatriotism is standing up for your community and your neighbors, he said. And loving your country means standing up for its values.โ€

www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

13.06.2025 18:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Marine veteran JoJo Sweatt joined Democracy Now! to remind us that real power lies with the people, not one man.

11.06.2025 21:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 64    ๐Ÿ” 25    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The sky said trans rights tonight. โค๏ธ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ #mpls

11.06.2025 02:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Trumpโ€™s Fort Bragg speech is pure propaganda. This resembles a campaign stop and is just a way to distract from the fact that Americans are rising up to fight his authoritarianism. #VetsAgainstTrump

10.06.2025 20:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 49    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Robert E. Lee was a traitor to this country. Trump trying to rename a base after him is despicable.

10.06.2025 20:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Trump speaking at his propaganda stop says he wants to criminalize free speech with a 1 year prison sentence. Thatโ€™s what fascists do. Trump is a dictator.

10.06.2025 20:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Wearing The Blackest Co.โ€™s Double Victory shirt in honor of D-Day. Fighting fascists is what Americans do. Donโ€™t let us stop now!

Democracy at home and abroad! #VetsAgainstTrump

06.06.2025 22:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Common Defense members are out in force at @unite4vets.bsky.social rally today! Hereโ€™s a few pics from earlier as people were arriving on the mall.

06.06.2025 19:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 59    ๐Ÿ” 23    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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