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I study the history of Nazi resistance. Here’s what the US left can learn from it | Luke Berryman Effective opposition calls for a laser focus on change, no matter how small. We should consider these activists’ examples

I study the history of Nazi resistance. Here’s what the US left can learn from it | Luke Berryman
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Going to the the State Capitol tomorrow for the Hands Off Rally? Have questions about Parking, Public Transit, ADA & Accessibility, Porta-Potties, HWY 94 Construction, Bus Drop Offs and MORE? We've got the answers in our FAQs here: indivisibletwincities.org/hands-off-ra...
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Black graphic with text: "Know Your Protest Rights. You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney-no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.

Dark blue background with text: "Know Your Rights When Interacting With Immigration Agents. If you’re in a public space, you can ask if you're free to leave. If so, you can calmly walk away.You have the right to remain silent, even if you’re arrested. You do not have to discuss your immigration status with anyone. If you’re arrested, you can say that you wish to remain silent until speaking with a lawyer.You have the right to refuse consent to a search.If you have valid immigration documents, you’re required to show them. Never provide fake documents.You have the right to record your interaction with immigration agents as long as you do not interfere.If you’re at home, you do not have to open the door. ICE agents may not enter unless they have a warrant signed by a judge (have them slip it under the door). If they force their way in, do not resist, but you can remain silent."Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.

If you're protesting this weekend, know your rights when interacting with law enforcement, including immigration agents.

This is basically what John Adams said at the time, isn’t it?

“Bazi” salute is a typo, right? I’m afraid I’m missing something. I would trust you to be up on the terms. Is is like bro plus nazi?

A Study of Mint Plants. A Device to Stop Bleeding. This Is the Scientific Research Ted Cruz Calls “Woke.” The senator flagged thousands of National Science Foundation grants for using words like “female” and “diversify.” A ProPublica analysis found numerous examples of projects caught up in his crude meth...

Ted Cruz said he’d found $2 billion in “woke” science grants, but his team used keyword searches that flagged things out of context, like a grant to develop a device to treat severe bleeding that mentioned “victims” and “trauma.”

www.propublica.org/article/ted-...

From the fednews community on Reddit: Our beloved DHA director was just relieved of duty today Explore this post and more from the fednews community

my reasonable centrist betters tell me that it is ridiculous to suggest that the trump administration is filled with segregationists but here again they are forcing out a high-ranking, high-preforming black woman for reasons www.reddit.com/r/fednews/s/...

Gene Hackman was proud of the fact Richard Nixon put him on the "enemies" list and I think we can honor him and whatever joy his career has given you by living our lives in such a way that evil people know our names and think of us as enemies.

I guess Audible is out for the day? There's my real "lent" right there.

Rachel Maddow talked about the firings on her show: "...feels indefensible, and I do not defend it.”

"The response from Kutler, or whomever Kutler is carrying water for, wasn’t to fire Maddow, but to gut her production staff."

Wow.

Word!

Former defense chiefs call for congressional hearings on Trump's firing of senior military leaders Five former secretaries of defense are calling on Congress to hold immediate hearings on President Donald Trump’s recent firings of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and several other senior m...

apnews.com/article/pent... Former defense chiefs call for Congressional hearings on Trump's firing of Pentagon leaders.

Dem senators should also refuse to confirm any new Pentagon nominations.

Transgender US military personnel must be identified and stood down, says Pentagon memo Being transgender is not compatible with service, court filing says, foreshadowing removal of people from service within 60 days Transgender service members will be separated from the US military unless they receive an exemption, according to a Pentagon…

Transgender US military personnel must be identified and stood down, says Pentagon memo

Yes, yes! It only looks like a sure thing after it's happened.

This is admirable and sad. Imagine if some Republican had had a twinge of conscience and switched sides at the last minute, and you were a Dem rep who wasn't there to vote, so it passed anyway! So their showing up was more than just symbolic -- but honestly, Dem leadership, this is where you are??

breeeeeathhhhhe

Hey #bluesky I can't figure out how to delete a feed and your Help didn't help.

Wow.

Oh, yes.

I was going to comment here about the utter lack of empathy, compassion, and contextual sensitivity -- the impermeable nature of their human intuition and insight -- but I can't even figure out what can possibly be said about it.

I keep crying. It's super inconvenient.

Please plan a visit to your nearest US Senate office to push senators to stand up against Trump’s lawless overreach. Your ask will be slightly different if your senator is a Democrat or Republican. We put together a toolkit with everything you need to know: http://indivisi.org/...

Exactly. WTH?

YouTube video by Robert Reich Project 2025: The MAGA Plan to Take Your Freedom | Robert Reich

Russell Vought is on the cusp of confirmation to lead OMB, where he could gut the civil service and social safety net.

He's also the mastermind behind Project 2025, which Trump once disavowed but has so far followed to a tee during his second term.

Do you have republican reps? Now is the time to call. They only need to flip 3 to keep Musk out of your most sensitive data. Right now he may have access not only to your SSN and tax records, but also potentially whatever bank accounts you use to pay taxes/receive refunds.

House Oversight Republicans spent two years subpoenaing and deposing every person who ever had a cup of coffee with Hunter Biden over the last 20 years, but now oppose a subpoena to hear from the person really running the government who hasn’t even had a confirmation hearing.

Exclusive | DOGE Staffer Resigns Over Racist Posts A staffer for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency whose access to U.S. Treasury payment systems was approved by a federal judge on Thursday has links to a deleted social-media account that...

"I was racist before it was cool"

"I would not mind if Gaza and Israel were wiped off the face of the Earth"

“You could not pay me to marry outside of my ethnicity"

“Normalize Indian hate"

-- Top Musk/DOGE aide; posts discovered by WSJ's @klong.bsky.social

Gift link www.wsj.com/tech/doge-st...

There's a lot going on, but I will be watching closely whether the Trump regime follows court orders to unclench its grip on congressionally appropriated funds. From what I'm hearing, he still hasn't fully complied with that court order.