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Pine Tree Activism📎 @pinetreeactivism.org · 16h
Goood morning, Mainers!
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MAINE RESISTANCE
SUN, JAN 4, 2025
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What can we do today, every day, to help #SaveDemocracy?
TOGETHER we make a difference.

#ORGANIZE #OPPOSE #RESIST
#NonViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts
#GetInvolved

pg1/3 – REPOST & SHARE!
#Maine #MEpolitics
PINE TREE ACTIVISM CALENDAR Events for Sunday JAN 04, 2025 Details confirmed 01/04 5:55AM Share/Repost so Mainers know where to #OPPOSE! Pg 1/3 Submit events to: ptactivism@gmail.com SUN JAN 04 JAN 4, Sun 10-1, 1-4PM, 4-7PM - Kittery to Caribou More than twenty locations, from Kittery to Caribou, Maine Get Graham On the Ballot – Week of Action Join us in collecting signatures to get Graham on the ballot! Once signed up, our team will reach out and invite you to your closest canvassing team where you'll be trained and given materials to take action. See full list and times here: shorturl.at/om7T0 JAN 04, Sun 12-12:30PM (& every Sun) – Belfast Post Office Square, Franklin & Church Streets, Belfast, Maine TAKE ACTION for PALESTINE! – We gather in solidarity with the Palestinian people and against the complicity of the US. Call for immediate permanent ceasefire; no further US funding or military aid for the Israeli government’s war crimes; demand that humanitarian and life-saving aid in both Gaza and the West Bank be provided and accessible. FMI: shorturl.at/GKBTL JAN 04, Sun 12-1:00PM (& every Sun) – Ellsworth Union River Bridge downtown, Ellsworth, Maine Weekly Stand Out for Peace – www.mvprights.org/events JAN 4, Sun 12 PM – Bangor Chamberlain Bridge, Bangor, Maine TRUMP OUT OF VENEZUELA – Bangor resists the trump administration's hostile takeover of Venezuela. Join us on the Chamberlain Bridge in protest of this administration's illegal actions. Dress warm, bring signs. Protest will begin on the Union St side of bridge, then march to Waterfrtont Park for speakers. Hosted by Indivisible Bangor, Maine People's Alliance, and Maine DSA. (calendar cont'd in comments) PRO TIP: click ALT in lower right corner for links you can copy/paste. Pine Tree Activism strives to publish confirmed events with accurate details as submitted or as found on a group's official public listing. Only verified events are included. Late changes in venue, day/time, or f…
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riverasun.bsky.social
Having taught this course many times, I can say that it's a wonderful introduction to the many aspects of #nonviolence from dealing w/ personal conflicts to engaging in #socialchange. This session is led by my great colleagues, Roberta and Colin.
paceebeneorg.bsky.social Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service @paceebeneorg.bsky.social · 9h
Curious about nonviolence? Find out what it is and what it can do for you.

This practical 6-week course explores how nonviolence can help you in personal relationships, conflicts in community, and social change.

Read more and register on our events page:

paceebene.org/events/2026/...
January 4, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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tuckerforcongress.bsky.social
JD Vance and Rubio have both "justified" the legality of Maduro's capture by citing court orders.

That's not how this works at all. We all know that these two would never accept such logic if a nation did this to Israel citing the ICC's existing arrest warrant for Netanyahu. What a precedent to set
January 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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grahamformaine.bsky.social
The illegal attack on Venezuela is not foreign policy; it’s gangsterism on an international scale.
January 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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jordanwood.bsky.social
No blood for oil. Not in our name.

The chant we used protesting the Iraq war 20 years ago still rings true today following Trump’s unlawful invasion of Venezuela. His claim that the US will “run” the country and plans to send Big Oil companies to takeover will put us in another costly forever war.
January 4, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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ACTION STEPS
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NO TRUMP WAR ON VENEZUELA
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Elected officials nationwide need to hear from us.

Find your state's Senators & Representatives and use their phone numbers and email to let them know how pissed you are.

#ORGANIZE #RESIST
#EveryEffortCounts
Contact Information for U.S. Senators and other Elected Officials
To take action in support of gun violence prevention, reach out to your U.S. Senators and other elected officials.
www.sandyhookpromise.org
January 4, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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PEACE ACTION ALERT
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SUN JAN 4, 12-1:00
**Route 1 Bridge**
Presque Isle, Maine
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1/4/26: NO WAR ON VENEZUELA

Peace is not the absence of war, but the presence of love and understanding.

Let's Stand For Peace - Every Sunday Noon-1
#PresqueIsle #Maine #MEpolitics
January 4, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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Goood morning, Mainers!
===============
MAINE RESISTANCE
SUN, JAN 4, 2025
===============
What can we do today, every day, to help #SaveDemocracy?
TOGETHER we make a difference.

#ORGANIZE #OPPOSE #RESIST
#NonViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts
#GetInvolved

pg1/3 – REPOST & SHARE!
#Maine #MEpolitics
PINE TREE ACTIVISM CALENDAR Events for Sunday JAN 04, 2025 Details confirmed 01/04 5:55AM Share/Repost so Mainers know where to #OPPOSE! Pg 1/3 Submit events to: ptactivism@gmail.com SUN JAN 04 JAN 4, Sun 10-1, 1-4PM, 4-7PM - Kittery to Caribou More than twenty locations, from Kittery to Caribou, Maine Get Graham On the Ballot – Week of Action Join us in collecting signatures to get Graham on the ballot! Once signed up, our team will reach out and invite you to your closest canvassing team where you'll be trained and given materials to take action. See full list and times here: shorturl.at/om7T0 JAN 04, Sun 12-12:30PM (& every Sun) – Belfast Post Office Square, Franklin & Church Streets, Belfast, Maine TAKE ACTION for PALESTINE! – We gather in solidarity with the Palestinian people and against the complicity of the US. Call for immediate permanent ceasefire; no further US funding or military aid for the Israeli government’s war crimes; demand that humanitarian and life-saving aid in both Gaza and the West Bank be provided and accessible. FMI: shorturl.at/GKBTL JAN 04, Sun 12-1:00PM (& every Sun) – Ellsworth Union River Bridge downtown, Ellsworth, Maine Weekly Stand Out for Peace – www.mvprights.org/events JAN 4, Sun 12 PM – Bangor Chamberlain Bridge, Bangor, Maine TRUMP OUT OF VENEZUELA – Bangor resists the trump administration's hostile takeover of Venezuela. Join us on the Chamberlain Bridge in protest of this administration's illegal actions. Dress warm, bring signs. Protest will begin on the Union St side of bridge, then march to Waterfrtont Park for speakers. Hosted by Indivisible Bangor, Maine People's Alliance, and Maine DSA. (calendar cont'd in comments) PRO TIP: click ALT in lower right corner for links you can copy/paste. Pine Tree Activism strives to publish confirmed events with accurate details as submitted or as found on a group's official public listing. Only verified events are included. Late changes in venue, day/time, or f…
January 4, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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Peace Action Maine Calls to Stop Illegal War w/Venezuela

Under the War Powers Resolution, we need votes now, in both House & Senate, to halt this illegal war.

Write your elected officials & demand they support a War Powers vote on this illegal imperialist war:
peaceactionme.org/events/peace...
Poster of dark slate blue background with bold white lettering: Say NO! to Trump's illegal war with Venezuela!!! In bottom half of poster is black silhouette of protestors with fists raised, one with a megaphone.
January 4, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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JAN 4, SUNDAY 1-2PM
KMD Bridge, Waterville
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IN PROTEST OF ATTACK ON VENEZUELA
Defend democracy, peace, & human rights.

#Maine #MEpolitics
JAN 4, Sun 1-2:00PM (& every Sun) – Waterville 1 Kennedy Memorial Dr Bridge (next to CVS), Waterville, Maine IN PROTEST OF ATTACK ON VENEZUELA: Defend democracy, peace, & human rights. Let's show people we DO NOT accept the illegitimate invasion of Venezuela and the kidnapping of a sovereign nation's leader. Let's come together with determination at tomorrow's protest on the KMD Bridge (1-2pm.) Please BUNDLE UP and SHOW UP with your signs that denounce this insanity! Join Indivisible Mid Maine for our weekly non-violent stand-out to defend democracy, the Constitution and rule of law, and peace and human rights everywhere!
January 3, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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JAN 4, SUNDAY, 12:00PM
Chamberlain Bridge, Bangor
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TRUMP OUT OF VENEZUELA
Bangor resists the trump administration's hostile takeover of Venezuela. Dress warm, bring signs!

#Bangor #Maine #MEpolitics #NoWar #TrumpOutOfVenezuela
January 4, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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demsocialists.bsky.social
We condemn Trump’s illegal war on Venezuela. Read our full statement: www.dsausa.org/statements/d...
January 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Why Venezuela?
Remember this from the Jack Ryan series?
nashishereforit.bsky.social Nash Is Here For It @nashishereforit.bsky.social · 1d
Jack Ryan breaks it down.
January 4, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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janetmillsforme.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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PEACE ACTION ALERT
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SUN JAN 4, 12-1:00
**Route 1 Bridge**
Presque Isle, Maine
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1/4/26: NO WAR ON VENEZUELA

Peace is not the absence of war, but the presence of love and understanding.

Let's Stand For Peace - Every Sunday Noon-1
#PresqueIsle #Maine #MEpolitics
January 4, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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Re: Maduro & Venezuela - If you care about what's happening, please give this important half hour Explainer a good listen.

Dr. Heather Cox-Richardson @hcrichardson.bsky.social, helps us understand the U.S. strike on Venezuela in:

How the U.S. Taking Out Maduro Matters to the World.
Understanding the U.S. Strike on Venezuela | Explainer
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
NO WAR ON VENEZUELA - STOP THE BOMBINGS
A lot happened Jan 3 & a lot are happening Sunday JAN 4, too.

#ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE
#NonViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts
#GetInvolved

Scroll down on this page for SUNDAY JAN 4 protest events: www.answercoalition.org/venezuela
No War on Venezuela! National Day of Action Saturday, Jan. 3
Act Now to Stop War & End Racism
www.answercoalition.org
January 3, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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What will happen to the US?

"The horizon of possibilities is much broader than we see, & because it's broader than we see, we can't take the easy out of being depressed or despairing. We have to keep at it, for the moment when the conjuncture opens up & we can see the opening for something better."
timothysnyder.bsky.social Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 1d
In 2026, we can’t take the easy path by giving in to despair. We have to keep doing something to be ready for the moment the right combination of events align and we can see a better future.
January 3, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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US Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks out against US aggression, the illegal attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of their president at a march and rally in downtown Portland.

#ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE
#NonViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts
#GetInvolved

#Maine #MEpolitics #Portland
grahamformaine.bsky.social Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 1d
It's up to us to organize and fight back against illegal and unconstitutional military aggression.

No blood for oil.
Graham Platner marching in protest. Graham Platner about to speak at a protest. Graham Platner speaking at a protest. Graham Platner speaking at a protest.
January 3, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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NO BLOOD FOR OIL

#ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE
#NonViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts
#GetInvolved
grahamformaine.bsky.social Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 1d
It's up to us to organize and fight back against illegal and unconstitutional military aggression.

No blood for oil.
Graham Platner marching in protest. Graham Platner about to speak at a protest. Graham Platner speaking at a protest. Graham Platner speaking at a protest.
January 3, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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JAN 4, SUNDAY, 12:00PM
Chamberlain Bridge, Bangor
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TRUMP OUT OF VENEZUELA
Bangor resists the trump administration's hostile takeover of Venezuela.

#Maine #MEpolitics #Bangor
JAN 4, Sun 12 PM – Bangor Chamberlain Bridge, Bangor, Maine TRUMP OUT OF VENEZUELA – Bangor resists the trump administration's hostile takeover of Venezuela. Join us on the Chamberlain Bridge in protest of this administration's illegal actions. Dress warm, bring signs. Hosted by Indivisible Bangor, Maine People's Alliance, and Maine DSA.
January 3, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Exactly. "Get active now or regret it for the rest of your life."

If we let it get worse, then "all the news just repeats itself, like some forgotten dream, that we've both seen. . . " (J.Prine)

#ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE
#NonViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts
#GetInvolved
markjacob.bsky.social Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 1d
Criminals are running the country, and it’s going to get even worse. Get active now to stop the dictator or regret it for the rest of your life.
January 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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janetmillsforme.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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JAN 4, SUNDAY 1-2PM
KMD Bridge, Waterville
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IN PROTEST OF ATTACK ON VENEZUELA
Defend democracy, peace, & human rights.

#Maine #MEpolitics
JAN 4, Sun 1-2:00PM (& every Sun) – Waterville 1 Kennedy Memorial Dr Bridge (next to CVS), Waterville, Maine IN PROTEST OF ATTACK ON VENEZUELA: Defend democracy, peace, & human rights. Let's show people we DO NOT accept the illegitimate invasion of Venezuela and the kidnapping of a sovereign nation's leader. Let's come together with determination at tomorrow's protest on the KMD Bridge (1-2pm.) Please BUNDLE UP and SHOW UP with your signs that denounce this insanity! Join Indivisible Mid Maine for our weekly non-violent stand-out to defend democracy, the Constitution and rule of law, and peace and human rights everywhere!
January 3, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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It's the kind of crap speech that encourages folks to think any resistance to this admin is futile, that the US is fast slipping back into it's "control the western hemisphere through domination" ways.

It does not work. We were better than that. We are better than that.

#ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE
grahamformaine.bsky.social Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 1d
Bullshit. This has never worked.

I watched my friends die in Iraq in the wake of speeches like this one.
acyn.bsky.social Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d
Trump on Venezuela: We are going to run it essentially until such time as a proper transition can take place.
January 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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A complete abdication of power from Congress to allow trump admin to do this. Money talks, always has. Big money, dark money, oil money. . .and 99% of it is going to the 1% in power and control.

#ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE
#NonViolenceIsPower
#GetInvolved
tuckerforcongress.bsky.social Tucker For Congress @tuckerforcongress.bsky.social · 1d
Trump has announced in his press conference that we will run Venezuela until a "judicious" transition can occur. He has also explicitly referenced their oil infrastructure.

This whole scenario is a new level of unhinged power and a direct result of Congress completely ceding their power to Trump.
January 3, 2026 at 5:57 PM