Dissent with Intent
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✊ Fighting fearlessly for justice, equality, & change.
📢 Amplifying voices, sparking action, & dissenting with intent.
The Ottawa Dem's June Community & Connection Night is tomorrow at Trail Point Brewing Company in Allendale!
Chat with your fellow Democrats, make new friends, reconnect with old friends…all while sampling some of their handcrafted beers. Two Bones truck will be on site serving up the epic BBQ!
Chat with your fellow Democrats, make new friends, reconnect with old friends…all while sampling some of their handcrafted beers. Two Bones truck will be on site serving up the epic BBQ!
June 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The Ottawa Dem's June Community & Connection Night is tomorrow at Trail Point Brewing Company in Allendale!
Chat with your fellow Democrats, make new friends, reconnect with old friends…all while sampling some of their handcrafted beers. Two Bones truck will be on site serving up the epic BBQ!
Chat with your fellow Democrats, make new friends, reconnect with old friends…all while sampling some of their handcrafted beers. Two Bones truck will be on site serving up the epic BBQ!
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As a parent I can confirm this is the best No Kings sign
June 17, 2025 at 2:50 AM
As a parent I can confirm this is the best No Kings sign
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What is the Difference between FOX NEWS and PBS?
The applause piped into the footage in FOX makes it sound like he is being applauded by hundreds of people while PBS was almost silent except for the music in the background. WHY IS THIS LEGAL?
The applause piped into the footage in FOX makes it sound like he is being applauded by hundreds of people while PBS was almost silent except for the music in the background. WHY IS THIS LEGAL?
June 16, 2025 at 5:15 AM
What is the Difference between FOX NEWS and PBS?
The applause piped into the footage in FOX makes it sound like he is being applauded by hundreds of people while PBS was almost silent except for the music in the background. WHY IS THIS LEGAL?
The applause piped into the footage in FOX makes it sound like he is being applauded by hundreds of people while PBS was almost silent except for the music in the background. WHY IS THIS LEGAL?
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UPDATE: On Monday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the recent Israeli attacks have set back Iran's nuclear program by a "very long time," but emphasized that more targets remain.
Israel strikes Iranian state TV during live broadcast on the fourth day of conflict
On Monday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the recent Israeli attacks have set back Iran's nuclear program by a "very long time," but emphasized that more targets remain.
n.pr
June 16, 2025 at 10:56 PM
UPDATE: On Monday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the recent Israeli attacks have set back Iran's nuclear program by a "very long time," but emphasized that more targets remain.
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It's a movement, not a moment. #nokings
Consider attending No Kings's event, “One Million Rising: One Million Trained, Millions More Empowered” - sign up now to join us! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Consider attending No Kings's event, “One Million Rising: One Million Trained, Millions More Empowered” - sign up now to join us! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
One Million Rising: One Million Trained, Millions More Empowered · No Kings
Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and ...
www.mobilize.us
June 17, 2025 at 1:10 AM
It's a movement, not a moment. #nokings
Consider attending No Kings's event, “One Million Rising: One Million Trained, Millions More Empowered” - sign up now to join us! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Consider attending No Kings's event, “One Million Rising: One Million Trained, Millions More Empowered” - sign up now to join us! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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Chicago showed the 🤬 up ✊
June 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Chicago showed the 🤬 up ✊
Thousands of people standing up for #democracy in #grandrapidsmi today, reminding the world there are #nokings in America 🇺🇸
#powerofthepeople
#powerofthepeople
June 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Thousands of people standing up for #democracy in #grandrapidsmi today, reminding the world there are #nokings in America 🇺🇸
#powerofthepeople
#powerofthepeople
The "3.5% Rule"
States sustained nonviolent resistance campaigns engaging a small % of a population have been successful in creating significant change.
Tell your friends.
Then ask how they're getting involved.
#nokings #indivisible #resist #wethepeople #WestMichigan #grandrapids #peacefulprotest
States sustained nonviolent resistance campaigns engaging a small % of a population have been successful in creating significant change.
Tell your friends.
Then ask how they're getting involved.
#nokings #indivisible #resist #wethepeople #WestMichigan #grandrapids #peacefulprotest
June 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The "3.5% Rule"
States sustained nonviolent resistance campaigns engaging a small % of a population have been successful in creating significant change.
Tell your friends.
Then ask how they're getting involved.
#nokings #indivisible #resist #wethepeople #WestMichigan #grandrapids #peacefulprotest
States sustained nonviolent resistance campaigns engaging a small % of a population have been successful in creating significant change.
Tell your friends.
Then ask how they're getting involved.
#nokings #indivisible #resist #wethepeople #WestMichigan #grandrapids #peacefulprotest
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We have a constitutional obligation to provide oversight. To ASK QUESTIONS. And for our questions to be met with handcuffs is UNACCEPTABLE.
June 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
We have a constitutional obligation to provide oversight. To ASK QUESTIONS. And for our questions to be met with handcuffs is UNACCEPTABLE.
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Tragically, the outrageous assault of Sen. Padilla today is becoming normal behavior for a Trump administration which is moving us toward authoritarianism.
The American people do not like petty tyrants. We defeated King George in 1776. We will defeat King Donald.
The American people do not like petty tyrants. We defeated King George in 1776. We will defeat King Donald.
June 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Tragically, the outrageous assault of Sen. Padilla today is becoming normal behavior for a Trump administration which is moving us toward authoritarianism.
The American people do not like petty tyrants. We defeated King George in 1776. We will defeat King Donald.
The American people do not like petty tyrants. We defeated King George in 1776. We will defeat King Donald.
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“Our Democracy is under threat. But we will not yield to fascism. We will stand together and we’ll fight back in defense of our rights, our communities, and our values.”
- Indivisible National #Indivisible #Michigan #RESIST
- Indivisible National #Indivisible #Michigan #RESIST
May 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
“Our Democracy is under threat. But we will not yield to fascism. We will stand together and we’ll fight back in defense of our rights, our communities, and our values.”
- Indivisible National #Indivisible #Michigan #RESIST
- Indivisible National #Indivisible #Michigan #RESIST
Many Dutch immigrated to America for religious freedom, economic opportunity, and farmland. From the 1600s to the 1800s, they brought rich traditions, strong work ethics and community values—shaping places like New York and the Midwest. #DutchHeritage #Immigration #History #Holland #Michigan #Tulips
May 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Many Dutch immigrated to America for religious freedom, economic opportunity, and farmland. From the 1600s to the 1800s, they brought rich traditions, strong work ethics and community values—shaping places like New York and the Midwest. #DutchHeritage #Immigration #History #Holland #Michigan #Tulips
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At just 15, #ClaudetteColvin refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, AL—9 months before Rosa Parks. Her brave stand helped spark the #civilrights movement, though her story was overlooked.
Come discuss her and other #SmallandMighty stories on May 19!
#indivisible
www.npr.org/2009/03/15/1...
Come discuss her and other #SmallandMighty stories on May 19!
#indivisible
www.npr.org/2009/03/15/1...
April 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
At just 15, #ClaudetteColvin refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, AL—9 months before Rosa Parks. Her brave stand helped spark the #civilrights movement, though her story was overlooked.
Come discuss her and other #SmallandMighty stories on May 19!
#indivisible
www.npr.org/2009/03/15/1...
Come discuss her and other #SmallandMighty stories on May 19!
#indivisible
www.npr.org/2009/03/15/1...
The Hello Girls: Pioneering women who served as bilingual switchboard operators in #WWI, connecting crucial calls on the front lines. They broke barriers, saved lives—and fought for decades to be recognized as veterans. #HelloGirls
The Small & The Mighty by @realsharonmcmahon.bsky.social
The Small & The Mighty by @realsharonmcmahon.bsky.social
Crazy Duck Phone Operator GIF
ALT: Crazy Duck Phone Operator GIF
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April 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The Hello Girls: Pioneering women who served as bilingual switchboard operators in #WWI, connecting crucial calls on the front lines. They broke barriers, saved lives—and fought for decades to be recognized as veterans. #HelloGirls
The Small & The Mighty by @realsharonmcmahon.bsky.social
The Small & The Mighty by @realsharonmcmahon.bsky.social
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Join us May 19, 7–8:30 PM to discuss The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon! Explore the true stories of ordinary people who shaped America in extraordinary ways. Reading is optional—community, conversation, and inspiration are the heart of this gathering!
RSVP: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
RSVP: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
The Small and the Mighty Book Discussion West MI Indivisible · Indivisible
Come to our book club discussion of “The Small and the Mighty.”
The author, Sharon McMahon, shows us that America's true greatness comes not from the presidents or aristocrats but from ordinary people...
www.mobilize.us
April 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Join us May 19, 7–8:30 PM to discuss The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon! Explore the true stories of ordinary people who shaped America in extraordinary ways. Reading is optional—community, conversation, and inspiration are the heart of this gathering!
RSVP: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
RSVP: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Thank you, @findingnico46.bsky.social for what you do!
Given the many ways Huizenga is failing his constituents, this tracks.
#getinvolved #getmoneyoutofpolitics #forsale #americanpolitics #representativeforsale #huizenga
Given the many ways Huizenga is failing his constituents, this tracks.
#getinvolved #getmoneyoutofpolitics #forsale #americanpolitics #representativeforsale #huizenga
April 16, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Thank you, @findingnico46.bsky.social for what you do!
Given the many ways Huizenga is failing his constituents, this tracks.
#getinvolved #getmoneyoutofpolitics #forsale #americanpolitics #representativeforsale #huizenga
Given the many ways Huizenga is failing his constituents, this tracks.
#getinvolved #getmoneyoutofpolitics #forsale #americanpolitics #representativeforsale #huizenga
Hoping #meta has a worse Monday than you!
Dozens of witnesses are set to take the stand in the trial, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who is scheduled to testify for seven hours. The outcome could reshape the future of Meta.
Meta and the FTC face off in court over monopoly claims
Dozens of witnesses are set to take the stand in the trial, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who is scheduled to testify for seven hours. The outcome could reshape the future of Meta.
www.npr.org
April 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Hoping #meta has a worse Monday than you!
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The FTC-Meta trial kicks off today, where the FTC will argue that Meta should possibly divest IG and WhatsApp. That could be disastrous for Meta, which relies on IG for a significant portion of its ad revenue—an estimated 50% or more in the US www.wired.com/story/meta-f... via @peard33.bsky.social
FTC v. Meta Trial: The Future of Instagram and WhatsApp Is at Stake
The blockbuster antitrust case begins Monday. Its outcome could impact how Big Tech companies grow—but the government has a long way to go to prove its case.
www.wired.com
April 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The FTC-Meta trial kicks off today, where the FTC will argue that Meta should possibly divest IG and WhatsApp. That could be disastrous for Meta, which relies on IG for a significant portion of its ad revenue—an estimated 50% or more in the US www.wired.com/story/meta-f... via @peard33.bsky.social
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We're doing it again! After a great turnout for the #HandsOff rally, @50501mi.bsky.social is organizing another opportunity to #showup and #takeaction. This time it's to #cleanupandpicket.
RSVP here:
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
RSVP here:
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
April 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
We're doing it again! After a great turnout for the #HandsOff rally, @50501mi.bsky.social is organizing another opportunity to #showup and #takeaction. This time it's to #cleanupandpicket.
RSVP here:
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
RSVP here:
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Trump increased timber production on public land & national #forests. It dangerously bypasses #environmentallaws to destroy our #publiclands, harm #wildlife. It risks air and #waterquality.
Look how #happy this public land makes a #puppy!
Do the right thing.
#TakeAction and #CallYourReps
#5calls
Look how #happy this public land makes a #puppy!
Do the right thing.
#TakeAction and #CallYourReps
#5calls
April 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Trump increased timber production on public land & national #forests. It dangerously bypasses #environmentallaws to destroy our #publiclands, harm #wildlife. It risks air and #waterquality.
Look how #happy this public land makes a #puppy!
Do the right thing.
#TakeAction and #CallYourReps
#5calls
Look how #happy this public land makes a #puppy!
Do the right thing.
#TakeAction and #CallYourReps
#5calls
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“He made 2.5 million today and he made $900 million. That’s not bad.”
Sounds like market manipulation to me. That’s bad.
Sounds like market manipulation to me. That’s bad.
April 10, 2025 at 5:04 AM
“He made 2.5 million today and he made $900 million. That’s not bad.”
Sounds like market manipulation to me. That’s bad.
Sounds like market manipulation to me. That’s bad.
Dissent isn’t disorder—it’s democracy in action
Dissent means to disagree, especially with those in power. It’s speaking up, pushing back & calling for better. It’s how change starts
Raise your voice Respectfully
Boldly
Together.
#DissentIsPatriotic #PowerOfThePeople #CivicVoices #SpeakUpStandUp
Dissent means to disagree, especially with those in power. It’s speaking up, pushing back & calling for better. It’s how change starts
Raise your voice Respectfully
Boldly
Together.
#DissentIsPatriotic #PowerOfThePeople #CivicVoices #SpeakUpStandUp
a crowd of people marching down a street with signs that say jobs now
ALT: a crowd of people marching down a street with signs that say jobs now
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April 10, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Dissent isn’t disorder—it’s democracy in action
Dissent means to disagree, especially with those in power. It’s speaking up, pushing back & calling for better. It’s how change starts
Raise your voice Respectfully
Boldly
Together.
#DissentIsPatriotic #PowerOfThePeople #CivicVoices #SpeakUpStandUp
Dissent means to disagree, especially with those in power. It’s speaking up, pushing back & calling for better. It’s how change starts
Raise your voice Respectfully
Boldly
Together.
#DissentIsPatriotic #PowerOfThePeople #CivicVoices #SpeakUpStandUp
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Join our inaugural WestMI Indivisible book club for bold conversation & community— 📚 book reading optional, 🔎curiosity essential!
Talk civics, policy, & change with folks who care. All are welcome!
"Democracy in Retrograde" by Emily Amick & Sami Sage
RSVP here:
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Talk civics, policy, & change with folks who care. All are welcome!
"Democracy in Retrograde" by Emily Amick & Sami Sage
RSVP here:
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
April Book Club - West MI Indivisible - Democracy in Retrograde · Indivisible
Join us for West MI Indivisible Book Club, a community-focused book club for curious minds, thoughtful dissenters, and everyday citizens who care about making change.
This month’s pick is Democracy in...
www.mobilize.us
April 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Join our inaugural WestMI Indivisible book club for bold conversation & community— 📚 book reading optional, 🔎curiosity essential!
Talk civics, policy, & change with folks who care. All are welcome!
"Democracy in Retrograde" by Emily Amick & Sami Sage
RSVP here:
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Talk civics, policy, & change with folks who care. All are welcome!
"Democracy in Retrograde" by Emily Amick & Sami Sage
RSVP here:
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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Dear Rep. Huizenga, We are constituents. We’re urging you to vote NO on The SAVE Act.
Elections are secure in Michigan. If there was fraud, we'd have gotten rid of you by now.
Are we right?
#HandsOff our voting rights
#HeyGOPGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS MI04 app.sosha.ai/s/itJksKLH
Elections are secure in Michigan. If there was fraud, we'd have gotten rid of you by now.
Are we right?
#HandsOff our voting rights
#HeyGOPGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS MI04 app.sosha.ai/s/itJksKLH
Click to tell YOUR Representative to Vote NO
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April 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Dear Rep. Huizenga, We are constituents. We’re urging you to vote NO on The SAVE Act.
Elections are secure in Michigan. If there was fraud, we'd have gotten rid of you by now.
Are we right?
#HandsOff our voting rights
#HeyGOPGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS MI04 app.sosha.ai/s/itJksKLH
Elections are secure in Michigan. If there was fraud, we'd have gotten rid of you by now.
Are we right?
#HandsOff our voting rights
#HeyGOPGrowASpine #CallYourRep #PGAS MI04 app.sosha.ai/s/itJksKLH