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Françoise B.
@frabz61.bsky.social
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Volunteer dog trainer and cat-cuddler. Retired computer nerd.
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moongeorge.bsky.social
This is Trump's gestapo police attacking US citizens. Where is the outrage??/.

We need to stop these nazis while we still can
hookcity.bsky.social Hookcity - 🚫“War Plan” DMs Please 👊🏻🇺🇸🔥 🫣 @hookcity.bsky.social · 27d
Enough of this shit already !!!

This is racial profiling — and it’s illegal.

Arnoldo Bazan, a 16-year-old U.S. citizen, was beaten, choked, and subjected to racial slurs by masked ICE agents in Houston, who did not identify themselves before tackling him and his father to the ground.
October 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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mjsdc.bsky.social
The DC ACLU is suing on behalf of a man who was arrested by a National Guardsman and MPD officers for playing the Imperial March (from Star Wars) as an act of protest. www.acludc.org/app/uploads/...
Ohio National Guard member Sgt. Devon Beck was not amused by this satire. On September 11, 2025, Mr. O’Hara saw Sgt. Beck, along with several other Guard members, walking in uniform in the Logan Circle neighborhood, near the intersection of 14th and R Streets NW. Mr. O’Hara calmly walked behind the Guard members, began playing The Imperial March aloud on his phone, and started recording. In less than two minutes, Sgt. Beck turned around and threatened to call D.C. police officers to “handle” Mr. O’Hara if he persisted. Mr. O’Hara continued recording and playing the music. Sgt. Beck contacted the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Defendant MPD Officers Brown, Campbell, Reyes-Benigno, and Lopez Martinez came to the scene and, in essence, did what Sgt. Beck had threatened, putting Mr. O’Hara in handcuffs and preventing him from continuing his peaceful protest.
October 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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ruckmanphoto.bsky.social
Thanks for singing for truth, joy + democracy
#nokings #freedc
@rapidresponsechoir.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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climateboomer.bsky.social
The story behind the pictures: Why we sang God Bless America at the Memorial Bridge #NoKings March thirdact.org/virginia/202...
Stretch Beyond Your Zone of Comfort
Protestors march with homemade signs and a large No Kings banner near the Lincoln Memorial No Kings March Across Memorial Bridge To DC For No Kings Day 2, October 18,...
thirdact.org
October 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
frabz61.bsky.social
I wrote new lyrics to Do Re Mi in honor of No Kings Day. My singing is terrible and I didn't have time to do anything fancy. It's the thought -- the words of love for Democracy and our Constitution -- that counts, right?
youtu.be/FCf5sQ22FRo
#NoKings #NoKingsDay #NoKingsDay2 #LoveTheConstitution
Democracy (Do Re Mi)
YouTube video by Francoise Becker
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October 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
frabz61.bsky.social
No Kings Day 2 with @rapidresponsechoir.bsky.social
Epstein Files (lyrics by Shirley Serban).
#ReleaseTheFiles #EpsteinFiles #BelieveTheWomen
An earlier version is on YouTube here: youtu.be/dSDkvGsLO84?...
#NoKings #NoKingsDC
October 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
frabz61.bsky.social
Our second song in the 2-song pop-up mini concert on the National Mall was "Carry This All" by Alexandra "Ahlay" Blakely, dedicated to the survivors of abuse (including those who were unable to keep going).
Trigger warning: mentions of abuse.
youtu.be/MOsjjg8nUxA?...
#BelieveTheWomen #EpsteinFiles
Carry This All
YouTube video by Francoise Becker
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October 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
frabz61.bsky.social
Went to the BFF/Why can't we be friends? statue on the National Mall on Sunday for a pop-up concert by @rapidresponsechoir.bsky.social .
Made a video of it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSDk...
#TrumpAndEpstein #TheSecretHandShake #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles #EpsteinFiles
Epstein Files
YouTube video by Francoise Becker
www.youtube.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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repbonamici.bsky.social
Happy National Voter Registration Day!

Exercising your right vote supports the foundation of democracy and makes our government more representative of America's diversity. Make sure you are registered to vote by going to vote.gov.
Register to vote in your state | Vote.gov
Find the information you need to make registration and voting easy. Official voter registration website of the United States government.
vote.gov
September 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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ofthebraveusa.bsky.social
Read Officer Daniel Hodges's brilliant piece @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social: newsletter.ofthebrave.org/p/im-a-dc-po...
I’m a DC police officer. Here’s what Trump’s takeover is really about.
The federal occupation is terrorizing citizens, wasting taxpayer dollars, and actively making local law enforcement’s jobs harder.
newsletter.ofthebrave.org
September 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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semperwry.bsky.social
Glenn asked me on but said I had to wear long pants. I convinced him he'd get a million more views of people could gaze upon my statuesque calves. He acquiesced.
September 7, 2025 at 1:21 AM
frabz61.bsky.social
Leaving on an ICE Plane
#AveloOutOfBWI

youtu.be/CkeVvK45Src
Leaving on an ICE Plane
YouTube video by Francoise Becker
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September 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
frabz61.bsky.social
#avelooutofBWI @rapidresponsechoir.bsky.social was there.

www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/ne...
Maryland protestors call for state to cut ties with Avelo Airlines over deportation flights
Protestors are calling on Maryland to cut ties with Avelo Airlines over its role in federal deportation flights.
www.cbsnews.com
September 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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newmethos.bsky.social
Definitely fill out this survey
itep.org ITEP @itep.org · Aug 29
The IRS wants Americans to weigh in on Direct File, the agency's free tax filing program.

We already know Direct File has been widely popular and successful.

The program could save Americans billions annually between filing fees and time costs.
www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs...
IRS asks for public input on free tax filing options to inform congressional report | Internal Revenue Service
IR-2025-85, Aug. 21, 2025 — The IRS invites the public to participate in an anonymous feedback survey on tax preparation and filing options, which will run through Sept. 5, 2025.
www.irs.gov
August 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
frabz61.bsky.social
#stopavelo #avelooutofBWI
August 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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pimlicat.bsky.social
This year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on 10th October.

Looking at the nominees…please, please, please let it be these folks, it would send him over the edge.
August 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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missmouse.bsky.social
Give the @rapidresponsechoir.bsky.social a follow. Here they are with a new verse for the union song, “Which Side Are You On?”

Right now, Avelo Airlines is on the side of ICE and concentration camps and not on the side of common decency. #BoycottAvelo #AveloWorksWithICE
July 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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mel2lou.bsky.social
Avelo Airlines is fueling ICE’s deportation machine — for $150M.

We showed up today outside of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to say:

Not in our city. Not in our name. #StopICEFlights
Highway overpass to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with signs that read: Avelo Airlines Fuels Fascism.
July 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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mel2lou.bsky.social
Avelo Airline CEO Andrew Levy sits on Copa Airlines’ board — a company serving Latino customers — while profiting from tearing Latino families apart.

Protest at BWI July 27, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Avelo Airline CEO Andrew Levy. No ICE protest.
July 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
frabz61.bsky.social
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Protest Avelo Airlines for profiting from ICE cooperation · Indivisible
Avelo Airlines took a $150 million contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to operate flights — a move aimed at stabilizing its finances. While Avelo’s flights out of BWI currentl...
www.mobilize.us
July 26, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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fsfp.bsky.social
BREAKING: Alongside our partners at @womensmarch.com, we delivered nearly 1 MILLION signatures to the Capitol on Wednesday, July 23rd, demanding Members of Congress honor their oaths of office by impeaching + removing Donald Trump now.

Join us and add your name to history at ImpeachTrumpAgain.org!
July 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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lailalalami.com
“I no longer have the strength to work for the media. My body is thin and I can’t work anymore.” The last journalists remaining in Gaza are near death from forced starvation. There is enough food at the border to feed the entire population for 3 months. This is genocide.
marisakabas.bsky.social Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · Jul 21
A horrifying statement published today by the Editorial Committee of the Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agency.

"Without immediate intervention, the last reporters in Gaza will die"

Translation from French to English by @cnorristrent.bsky.social:
Without immediate intervention, the last reporters in Gaza will die July 21, 2025 AFP has been working with 1 writer, 3 photographers and 6 videographers, all freelance, in the Gaza Strip since its staff journalists left in 2024. Along with a few others, they are now the only ones left to report what is happening in the Gaza Strip. The international press has been banned from entering the territory for nearly two years. We refuse to watch them die. One of them, Bashar, has been working with AFP since 2010, first as a fixer, then freelance photographer, and since 2024, as lead photographer. On July 19th he managed to post a message on Facebook: “I no longer have the strength to work for the media. My body is thin and I can’t work anymore.” Bashar, 30, works & lives in the same conditions as all Gazans, moving from one refugee camp to another under Israeli bombings. For > a year he’s lived in utter destitution, working at extreme risk to his life. Hygiene is a major issue for him, with recurring bouts of severe intestinal illness. Since Feb, Bashar’s been living in the ruins of his home in Gaza City with his mother, 4 brothers & sisters and the family of one of his brothers. Their house is devoid of any furnishings, except a few cushions. On Sunday morning, he reported that one of his brothers had “fallen, due to hunger.” Even though these journalists receive a monthly salary from AFP, it’s no longer enough to buy food, or they have to pay completely exorbitant prices. The banking system has collapsed, and those who exchange money via online bank accounts charge a commission of up to 40%. AFP no longer has the ability to provide them with a vehicle and there is not enough fuel to allow these journalists to travel for their reporting. Driving a car means becoming a target for Israeli airstrikes. AFP reporters therefore travel on foot or by donkey cart. (alt txt continued in next post)
July 22, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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mel2lou.bsky.social
Avelo Airlines is cashing in on deportations. In April, they took $150M from ICE to run flights that tear families apart. We won’t be silent.

🗓️ July 27, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
📍Amtrak/MARC Station, 7 Amtrak Way, BWI Airport
🚶Walk the BWI (paved) trail to the 195 overpass!
people protesting Avelo Airlines. Text: No contract with ICE. March, rally, banner drop
July 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
frabz61.bsky.social
Texas Moms Rising memorial for the children killed in the Texas floods. #ClimateCrisis
The Rapid Response Choir leads crowd in singing for climate justice, in front of the White House.
July 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
frabz61.bsky.social
The public deserves to know the extent of Epstein’s abuse and to hold accountable anybody—regardless of political affiliation—who enabled it. Add your name to the petition to demand the Department of Justice and White House publicly release the files.
sign.moveon.org/petitions/ep...
Release the Epstein Files
The public deserves to know the extent of Epstein’s abuse and to hold accountable anybody—regardless of political affiliation—who enabled it. Add your name to the petition to demand the Department of ...
sign.moveon.org
July 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM