John Rasnic Jr.

John Rasnic Jr.

@jrazjr.bsky.social

Progressive/Woke. LGBTQ+ ally. Support reproductive freedom, DEI initiatives, gun safety legislation, democracy. Will do what I can to minimize the damage done by trump’s corrupt, racist, misogynistic regime. Courage.

5,765 Followers 5,330 Following 74 Posts Joined Nov 2024
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NO KINGS Orlando, FL · No Kings **We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.** What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading fr...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Orlando, FL” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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2 weeks ago
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Hillary Destroys the Republicans They’d soon regret sending her a subpoena.

Hillary Destroys the Republicans
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Brilliant opening statement from Hillary. Republicans are disgusting in every way.

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1 month ago

Pretty much sums it up. How is this MF still president?!?!

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1 month ago
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I grew up with Alex Pretti The kind-hearted ICU nurse shot by ICE agents was my childhood best friend.

I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com

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1 month ago
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It's crucial that Democrats take control of the Senate.

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1 month ago
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Finding the Light of America The tragic events of Minnesota are pushing the nation toward two tipping points.

Finding the Light of America
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This gives me hope.

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1 month ago
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January 24, 2026 This morning, on a street in Minneapolis, at least seven federal agents tackled and then shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse for the local VA hospital.

January 24, 2026
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This is heartbreaking.

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2 months ago

FUCK trump, AND all his supporters

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2 months ago
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Stop streaming ICE recruitment ads NOW! The Trump administration has funneled billions of dollars into these dystopian ICE recruitment ads. Meanwhile, cities are being terrorized by ICE agents who are running rampant with abuses of power, s...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...

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4 months ago
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At the#NoKings protest with my cousin and her partner

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4 months ago
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NO KINGS Orlando · No Kings #In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born ...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Orlando” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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5 months ago
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NO KINGS Orlando · No Kings #In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born ...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Orlando” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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5 months ago
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The Washington Post and CBS News are dying. The Bulwark is the future. We drink their milkshake.

The Washington Post and CBS News are dying. The Bulwark is the future.
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Great explainer on why I'm a paid subscriber.

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7 months ago

My apologies. Trying to get Blue Sky to fix this

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7 months ago
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With my parents and brother at Orlando’s #GoodTrouble protest.

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7 months ago
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GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: 50501 Orlando & 50501 Orlando Latinos · John Lewis Actions Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lie...

I'm attending John Lewis Actions's event, “GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON: 50501 Orlando & 50501 Orlando Latinos” - sign up now to join m www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...

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8 months ago
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What Patriotism Requires An ode to a disappearing America

What Patriotism Requires open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

I love this post from Robert Reich

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8 months ago
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A remarkable message You need to read this.

A remarkable message open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

This is brilliant; a call to action.

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8 months ago
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My Mom at Orlando’s #NoKings protest. My Dad is the guy in the hat by her left hand. I’m a damn lucky son.

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9 months ago
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NO KINGS Orlando · AFT **In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allie...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Orlando” - sign up now to join me! #aftvotes www.mobilize.us/aft/event/78...

Will be attending with my 83-year-old parents, brother, and family friend. LFG!!!

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9 months ago

Yes, well said re the appeal of Thep Phenom's food.

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9 months ago

Oh yeah, that was a cool few blocks. Had more than a few pints at the Mad Dog, great Thai food at Thep Phenom (since closed) and got a few tattoos at Erno's, though Erno's was likely before your time.

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9 months ago

Lived in the Lower Haight for 4 years in the early ‘90s (Haight and Divis); great time in my life

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9 months ago
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Trump and his crew are nuts It’s time to stop rationalizing the craziness

Trump and his crew are nuts open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

Excellent post by Jennifer Rubin.

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10 months ago
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The Grift That Keeps on Grifting Trump just can’t resist bribes

The Grift That Keeps on Grifting open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

I wonder if trump supporters even care...

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10 months ago
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Tell Texas Lt. Governor: We will protect the separation of church and state Several proposals in Texas would indoctrinate public school children with a specific version of Christianity and the lies of Christian nationalism.

Tell Texas Lt. Governor: We will protect the separation of church and state: Several proposals in Texas would indoctrinate public school children with a specific version of Christianity and the lies of Christian nationalism. act.faithfulamerica.org/sign/tx-scho...

America is not a theocracy

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10 months ago
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Say NO to Tony Hinchcliffe's offensive comedy special with Netflix! Tony Hinchcliffe, the comedian who got on stage at a Trump rally and mocked Puerto Rican, Latinx, Black, Jewish, and Palestinian communities, just secured a lucrative Netflix deal for multiple new com...

Add your name to the petition to say NO to Tony Hinchcliffe's offensive comedy special with Netflix! sign.moveon.org/petitions/no...

This guy is awful.

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10 months ago
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Sunday thought Cry, the beloved country

Sunday thought open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

Actionable guidance from Robert Reich.

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10 months ago
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Two Months Ago I Wrote About This Administration Coming For Judges… In late February, I wrote about the risks to democracy when a president comes after judges.

Two Months Ago I Wrote About This Administration Coming For Judges… open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

Excellent post by Joyce Vance.

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10 months ago
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Maxwell: Scandals for Dummies. Breaking down the Hope Florida fiasco Maxwell: Scandals for Dummies. Breaking down the Hope Florida fiasco, tracking down the missing $10 million and a look at crumbling narratives

Maxwell: Scandals for Dummies. Breaking down the Hope Florida fiasco www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/25/h...

Florida is such a corrupt, fucked up state

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